"To think you could master it to this extent just after obtaining my Chakra?"
Watching the changes occurring on Minamikawa Yuu's body before him, the Nine-Tailed's pupils couldn't help but constrict, his heart filled with some astonishment.
The Minamikawa Yuu before him was just like the Kinkaku Brothers of the past, having similarly obtained the power of the Nine-Tailed's Chakra through his flesh and blood.
But even with the Nine-Tailed's Chakra, the degree to which one could utilize it was not a certainty.
Compared to the Kinkaku Brothers' method of usage, Minamikawa Yuu's current method was clearly much more advanced.
That massive Chakra continuously surged from his body, yet it felt incredibly pure, without a trace of the Nine-Tailed Chakra's violent nature, as warm and peaceful as the sun.
This was enough to show that Minamikawa Yuu had mastered the Nine-Tailed's Chakra to a certain degree, so much so that even the original characteristics of the Nine-Tailed Chakra had been worn away, leaving only pure Chakra power.
"But if it's only this much, you're no match for me."
With a thought, he rose directly and swiped forward with a massive claw.
This swipe carried immense power; even with Minamikawa Yuu's current strength, it would be impossible to block without dodging.
Under normal circumstances, Minamikawa Yuu's only option to deal with his offensive would be to dodge.
But things were different now.
The moment the Nine-Tailed's strike descended, a terrifying Chakra emanated from Minamikawa Yuu's body.
In an instant, the Tailed Beast Cloak on the surface of his body began to expand, transforming into the shape of a giant demon fox.
The demon fox roared at the sky, its golden Tailed Beast Cloak radiant; it reached out a hand and actually blocked the Nine-Tailed's strike by sheer force.
The Nine-Tailed's pupils instantly narrowed: "To think you could block a strike from me."
"But what if it's like this?"
He opened his mouth, and a massive amount of Chakra condensed within, forming a giant sphere.
This was the Tailed Beast Ball, the strongest technique a Tailed Beast could employ.
Under normal circumstances, the power of a Tailed Beast Ball was extremely vast; if used on a battlefield, it would be invincible.
To some extent, this was one of the reasons why the various hidden ninja villages had to control the Tailed Beasts.
Because the Tailed Beast's ability to condense a Tailed Beast Ball was too important.
Perhaps it wasn't as obvious in a one-on-one situation during normal times, but on a battlefield, it was a genuine strategic deterrent.
And now, the Nine-Tailed had unleashed this technique.
He waited expectantly, wanting to see exactly how Minamikawa Yuu would respond.
Would he dodge with the Flying Thunder God, or...
But in the end, Minamikawa Yuu's actions still exceeded his expectations.
Before him, the giant demon fox formed from Tailed Beast Chakra slowly crouched down.
Within its mouth, a massive amount of Chakra was condensing.
"Could it be..."
Watching this scene, the Nine-Tailed was stunned, various thoughts flashing through his mind.
Sure enough, in the next moment, his premonition came true.
Another Tailed Beast Ball condensed and took shape in front of Minamikawa Yuu, then blasted directly forward.
Bang!
The two different Tailed Beast Balls collided, creating a deafening sound.
The terrifying power shook the earth before them into dust, the scene looking incredibly horrific.
"You've even mastered the Tailed Beast Ball?"
The Nine-Tailed felt his scalp tingle slightly.
He could guarantee that the Minamikawa Yuu before him was definitely using Tailed Beast Chakra for the first time.
But looking at his proficient manner, it was as if he had practiced it thousands of times; there was absolutely no difficulty at all.
"Actually, it's not that difficult."
Minamikawa Yuu's voice came from the side: "The essence of this technique isn't much different from the Rasengan; it's nothing more than the condensation and eruption of Chakra."
"It's just that because of the enhancement from the Tailed Beast Chakra, the power of this technique is also much greater."
Standing in place, he looked at the mess before him and spoke.
As he spoke, the Tailed Beast Cloak on his body vanished, and he directly exited the Tailed Beast Chakra Mode.
"Can't keep it up already?"
The Nine-Tailed wore a mocking expression: "This body of mine still has strength to spare."
"I have some strength left, but I can't compare to you."
Minamikawa Yuu spoke: "After all, you are a Tailed Beast, while I am a living human."
"In terms of Chakra volume, a living human can never compare to a Tailed Beast."
"Even if you are just a Flesh-and-blood clone and haven't been growing for long, the result is the same."
Unlike a normal Jinchuriki, the Tailed Beast Chakra Minamikawa Yuu was using now belonged more to his own power.
Because he hadn't sealed the Tailed Beast inside his body, but had used the Ghost Bud Technique to forcibly devour the Nine-Tailed's flesh, giving himself the ability to produce Tailed Beast Chakra.
Although his Chakra volume had become much larger with the enhancement from the Nine-Tailed's flesh, it ultimately couldn't compare to a true Tailed Beast.
He didn't have the capability to compete with the Nine-Tailed in terms of consumption.
"Actually, when you think about it, there's absolutely no need for all this trouble."
The Nine-Tailed's voice slowly rang out: "You are a partner I've acknowledged. If you're willing, after Uzumaki Mito dies, it wouldn't be a problem for me to stay in your body for a while."
"With the help of my power, why take such a risk?"
He was somewhat puzzled by Minamikawa Yuu's choice.
With a ready-made Tailed Beast right in front of him, there was absolutely no need for Minamikawa Yuu to take the long way around.
Choosing to seal the Nine-Tailed directly into his own body and letting the Nine-Tailed provide him with Chakra would be much more convenient than painstakingly devouring the Nine-Tailed's flesh and risking death from backlash to obtain Nine-Tailed Chakra.
To put it bluntly, it was like taking off one's pants to fart—completely unnecessary.
"It's still different."
Minamikawa Yuu shook his head: "Compared to imprisoning someone else in my body, I prefer to trust myself."
To Minamikawa Yuu, directly sealing the Nine-Tailed into his body and becoming a true Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was certainly a convenient path, but it wasn't suitable for him.
Yes, if he were willing, Uzumaki Mito would likely have no objection and would probably hand the Nine-Tailed over to him directly.
In any case, for Uzumaki Mito, this thing had no value.
The only reason she became the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was for the sake of Konoha.
But while becoming the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was certainly pleasant, it couldn't be brought back to his original body.
According to Minamikawa Yuu's previous experience, only the things one truly possesses from everything experienced during reincarnation can be brought back by spending points for exchange.
But if he merely sealed the Nine-Tailed in his body, would the Nine-Tailed count as something he truly possessed?
That was probably hard to say for sure.
So, to be safe, Minamikawa Yuu would rather go through the trouble of directly absorbing the Nine-Tailed's flesh and becoming an existence like the Kinkaku Brothers; it was more straightforward.
And now, his goal had basically been achieved.
After obtaining the Nine-Tailed's Chakra, the last shortcoming on his body had also been erased.