Ceremony
Deep within the death forest, before the secret villa where Mito resided, a grand sealing altar loomed. The altar, crucial for sealing the Nine-Tails, was in its final acceptance stage. Kirito meticulously confirmed the correctness of the sealing techniques engraved on the altar with elite ninjas proficient in such arts, ensuring there were no errors that could lead to disastrous consequences.
A familiar voice interrupted Kirito's concentration, prompting him to turn around. It was Chizuru, the lone Uchiha clan ninja present due to the third generation's decision regarding the Nine-Tails Inheritance ceremony.
"Shouldn't you be resting?" Chizuru inquired.
Kirito, still focused on the sealing technique, responded, "Others haven't rested; Mito disciple can't be an exception."
Chizuru, the lone Uchiha clan representative, approached Kirito, seeing through his feigned nonchalance. While many Uchiha members might have felt dissatisfied with Chizuru's singular presence, her identity and purpose were acknowledged by the third generation and the Hokage consultants.
Chizuru remarked, "You should stay by Mito-sama's side at a time like this."
Kirito, caught in a lie, expressed discomfort. Attempting to deflect, he insisted that Nawaki and Tsunade were sufficient, and he needed time for them to bond with Mito. However, Chizuru saw through the deception and urged him to spend valuable time with Mito, at this kicking him
"idiot, go. "
Feigning pain from the kick, Kirito abandoned his sealing technique testing and hurried to the villa, drawing amused smiles from those around. Aware of Mito's imminent departure, everyone remained committed to sealing the Nine-Tails securely into the new host, a final duty for the wife of the first Hokage.
As Kirito left, Chizuru, watching his retreating figure, mused aloud, "You must say goodbye properly, and you can't let yourself regret it..."
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as Kirito entered the villa, a palpable heaviness hung in the air.
Mito, weakened and vulnerable, had stringent defenses in place, overseen by the third Hokage himself. Kirito's arrival went ignored among the powerful ninjas present until he stood before the room where Mito resided.
At the door, the guardian was the third generation. Spotting Kirito, he promptly said, "Kirito, if you wish to see Mito-sama, kindly wait here. Mito-sama is currently in a private conversation with Kushina."
"Understood, Hokage-sama," Kirito acknowledged, nodding in compliance. He then proceeded to join Naoki, Tsunade, and Momoka.
Nawaki, typically exuberant, appeared deeply disheartened and sorrowful now. His head hung low, but amidst red, swollen eyes from crying, a glint of determination shone.
Upon hearing the Third's words, Nawaki looked up, nodded at Kirito, and returned his gaze downward, contemplating his thoughts.
Tsunade, more composed than Nawaki, had gathered herself. Yet, the sorrow in her eyes lingered, escaping complete concealment. As Kirito approached, she greeted him with a smile. However, when attempting to express herself, words failed her. Opting for a forced smile, she conveyed her feelings to Kirito.
Momoka maintained a stoic expression. Having bid farewell to many, internal grief lingered, but she veiled her emotions. As a substantial pillar of the Senju Clan, next only to Mito, she bore the responsibility of unwavering strength, never revealing vulnerability.
At Kirito's arrival, a relieved smile appeared on her face. Her deepest desire now was for Kirito and the others to spend more time with Mito here, rather than toil outside.
Regrettably, Kirito, at times overly precocious, now grasped the importance. Nodding to the trio, he stood by them, patiently awaiting the conclusion of Mito and Kushina's meeting.
The meeting between Mito and Kushina extended for quite some time.
As Kirito waited, memories of his interactions with Mito throughout the years flooded his thoughts. Mito, a strict and patient teacher, imparted knowledge on sealing techniques meticulously, even administering occasional surprise inspections. Her care extended to treating him as family, especially during the challenging initial phase when he lacked relatives in Konoha.
As the reality of her departure sank in, Kirito felt a profound emptiness within.
In the midst of these reflections, Kirito sensed an intense gaze fixed upon him, making him slightly uneasy, snapping him out of his reverie.
Following the gaze, Kirito identified Orochimaru, who had appeared seemingly unnoticed beside the Third Hokage. Orochimaru regarded him with an expression akin to admiring a precious artifact.
Kirito wasn't taken aback by Orochimaru's presence. As a disciple of the Third and a proficient ninja in sealing techniques, it was only natural for Orochimaru to be here. Moreover, Orochimaru was the only one among Konoha's ninjas proficient in sealing techniques who had learned Kirito's improved version of the Diamond Blockade.
"Given his grasp of the Improved adamantine chaine, he likely knows of my ability to use natural energy. But whether he has discerned more of my secrets from it remains unknown," Kirito mused, nodding calmly at Orochimaru.
He refrained from underestimating Orochimaru, a figure capable of cheating the Reaper Death Seal. His enhanced adamantine Blockade incorporated many private elements for manipulating natural energy, potentially exposing various secrets to Orochimaru's scrutiny.
However, Kirito's attention wasn't fixated on Orochimaru. Glancing briefly at him, he shifted his focus to the door behind the Third Hokage.
"It appears the master is bidding the last farewell to Kushina," Kirito sighed inwardly, observing the unmoving door.
In this regard, Kirito harbored no envy towards Kushina, only sympathy. Once Kushina became the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, she would be tethered to Konoha for life, confronted with constant dangers and societal ostracization due to the Kyuubi within her.
As with Naruto in the original tale, despite the Third's mandate to keep Kushina's impending Jinchuriki status confidential, inadvertent leaks were inevitable. Adults, fearing the Kyuubi's power, would instinctively shun Kushina and shield their children from her.
Meanwhile, atop Konoha's Hokage Rock, between the Senju brothers heads, a mysterious figure cloaked in black lay prone. Upon the precipice of dawn, the figure, donning a white spiral mask, opened his eyes, revealing the Sharingan.
"It's time, Mito. Allow me to bid you farewell for the last time," Uchiha Madara sighed, gazing towards the brightening eastern sky.
True to his word, Uchiha Madara intended to honor his pledge to send Mito on her final journey.
Kyuubi, once Uchiha Madara's pet and summoned beast, had been sealed into Mito's body. The psychic contract between them was forcibly severed during the sealing process. However, a recent discovery indicated a resurgence of the psychic connection between Uchiha Madara and the Nine Tails.
This renewed link suggested a flaw in Mito's seal, a vulnerability that could be exploited by Uchiha Madara. He realized that using the summoning contract, he could summon Kyuubi from Mito's body or, failing that, potentially expand the breach in the seal.
Recognizing the moment had come, Uchiha Madara allowed swirling zetsu to possess him. With this zetsu mayfly technique, he swiftly arrived in Konoha. He took a moment to reflect atop Hokage Rock, reminiscing about the intricate history between himself and the village. However, the trip down memory lane lasted longer than expected.
Upon standing up, he turned his gaze toward the death forest, harboring a deep hatred.
In his view, Uzumaki Mito should have met her demise long ago.
Without hesitation, he bit off a finger, swiftly completed hand seals, and then delivered a forceful slap to Hashirama's head.
summoning jutsu: Nine Tails!
Simultaneously, deep within Mito's body, a shadowy chakra abruptly surfaced. Kyuubi, bound by numerous golden chains, opened its eyes in bewilderment. The sudden chakra felt both familiar and alien. Before it could comprehend the situation, the chakra split into dozens of fragments, attaching themselves to the golden chains.
In an instant, the golden chains snapped one after another.
Witnessing this, Kyuubi, sensing an opportunity to break free, roared with all its might.
In reality, Mito emitted a tremendous scream. A gaping black hole appeared in her stomach, and an immensely potent red chakra, brimming with malevolence and darkness, erupted from her body, forming a crimson torrent that soared into the sky.
Outside Mito's room, the sudden leakage of Kyuubi Chakra immediately caught the attention of Kirito and the others, prompting a drastic change in their expressions.
The third generation swiftly broke open the door and rushed in, witnessing Mito suspended in mid-air with white eyes and a massive black hole in her stomach, through which the Nine-Tails Chakra flowed out uncontrollably.
"Orochimaru, Kirito, hurry and prevent Kyuubi from breaking the seal!"
The third generation shielded the bewildered Kushina behind him, urgently instructing the others.
He discarded his imperial robe, revealing the combat uniform beneath, and bit his finger to summon his formidable psychic beast, the ape demon.
A thunderous sound echoed as a white-haired ape with a Konoha forehead guard materialized in the room.
"Hey, Hiruzen, this situation is quite dire."
Observing the extensive release of Nine-Tails Chakra from Mito, Enma spoke with a grave expression.
"I know, Enma, transform into a diamond stick, please."
The third generation sighed bitterly, and without hesitation, Enma transformed into a black stick and fell into the third generation's hands.
Simultaneously, both Kirito and Orochimaru successfully employed the improved version of the adamantine blockade. Numerous azure Chakra chains shot out from the duo, swiftly reaching Mito and heavily restraining her.
The substantial leakage of Nine-Tails Chakra showed signs of slowing down.
"Hmph, you won't suppress me again this time."
However, at that moment, a voice filled with hatred exploded in the minds of Kirito and Orochimaru.
Instantly, a wave of Chakra, far more potent than before, erupted from Mito's body. The blue Chakra chains binding her were instantly severed, and Kirito and Orochimaru suffered a severe backlash, spitting out blood.
Simultaneously, the powerful chakra fluctuations sent everyone in the room flying, lifting the roof of the villa, and Mito's body began to ascend into the sky.
Yet, a blue chakra chain swiftly entangled her, preventing her from soaring further. At a crucial juncture, Kirito once again employed the adamentine to restrain Mito.
"The insolent kid who doesn't know his place."
The voice of Nine Tails resounded in Kirito's mind.
"Don't even think about taking my teacher away, you stinky fox," Kirito said strongly
As Kirito's words resonated, the yin seal between his eyebrows unfurled, unleashing a majestic wave of chakra that engulfed him in a radiant, flame-like blue aura. Subsequently, numerous azure chakra chains erupted from Kirito's being.
"Damn you, Kirito!" Kyuubi's immediate response was an enraged roar as it sensed the impending threat.
To avoid being suppressed once again, Kyuubi chose to relinquish the remaining nine-tailed chakra within Mito's body and abandoned any notion of using her as a hostage. The massive fox creature began its materialization outside, drawing upon the sky's cascade of nine-tailed chakra.
A colossal nine-tailed fox emerged in the dead forest, its descent wreaking havoc, uprooting vegetation, and generating a powerful gust of wind.
"Seems like we let it slip away after all," the third generation grimaced, leaping out of the villa with the enma on his shoulder. After a series of nimble jumps, he landed on the canopy of a large tree, surveying the colossal nine-tailed demon fox nearby with an expression of deep concern.
"damn ! How could it end this way ? "
On the Hokage rock, Uchiha Madara observed Kyuubi's manifestation from a distance, sneering at Mito's demise. "Farewell, Mito. As for Kyuubi, keep it confined in your Konoha for now," he declared before vanishing underground with the help of zetsu and the mayfly technique.
Meanwhile, Kirito succeeded in suppressing the remaining Kyuubi Chakra within Mito's body after the fox had opted to sever its tail to survive. The ominous black hole in Mito's abdomen vanished, and the double four-element seal as an eight-diagram seal reappeared.
Witnessing this, Nawaki, Tsunade, and Momoka rushed over to assess Mito's condition.
Suddenly, a colossal palm descended from the sky.
"Go to hell, Mito!" Nine Tails roared with intense animosity.
Despite knowing that Mito's demise was inevitable, Nine Tails sought to personally end her life to alleviate the decades-long hatred from its imprisonment.
"Stop it, you wretched creature!" The third generation, alerted to Kyuubi's intent, shouted angrily. Swinging his enlarged enma stick, he landed a forceful blow to Kyuubi's neck, causing the beast to cry out in pain and recoil.
Simultaneously, a multitude of Konoha ninjas unleashed a barrage of powerful ninjutsu, forcing Kyuubi into retreat. A group of jounin specializing in Earth Release collaborated to create a massive swamp beneath Kyuubi, ensnaring the creature.
Further collaboration by adept jounin in Taijutsu involved throwing iron chains, coated with sealing techniques, to bind Kyuubi's limbs and neck. Chakra infusion enhanced the chains' binding potency.
Coordinating with an elite Konoha ninja, the third generation, aided by skilled Konoha forces, succeeded in temporarily subduing Kyuubi.
"Master Tsunade, escort Mito-sensei, Nawaki, and Kushina to safety. I'll assist Hokage-sama," Kirito urgently instructed, having observed the situation from his Zetsu's avatar, which had been repelled by the mayfly technique. With a shout, he quickly left the villa through the opened roof.
Within the room, Orochimaru departed calmly.
"Cursed Konoha ninja, all of you will pay. I'll kill every last one of you one day !" Kyuubi, now infuriated, redirected its intense hatred towards the Konoha ninjas, particularly the third generation.
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sorry with the late release, i was sick and overworked.
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