Chapter 212: The Perfect Jinchūriki

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After obtaining the Nine-Tailed Beasts Chakra and growing to a certain level, Colt naturally acquired the special abilities of several tailed beasts.

Among them was Kurama's unique ability to sense malice.

After listening to Colt's explanation, many of the ninjas who were transporting the troops showed expressions of relief.

They had been focused solely on whether there would be an enemy attack, never doubting their companions.

However, the problem had appeared right within their own ranks.

"Then, what happens to the people they transform into...?" someone asked, realizing the implications. They might be dead.

Colt waved his hand.

"You need to confirm this with the headquarters and contact the front line to check the numbers. It's not necessarily what you think."

Hearing this, the Ninja Alliance soldiers' tense faces softened slightly.

Just as Colt was about to say something more, the voice of his father-in-law, Yamanaka Inoichi, appeared in his mind.

"Colt, come to the headquarters. Naruto and the others have left the Turtle Island and are heading toward the battlefield."

Colt's expression didn't change.

He first gave Shizune a few instructions.

Afterward, his main body left the medical camp while the remaining Wood Clones began individual treatment for the seriously injured.

Shizune quickly found the sensory ninja in the team and asked him to contact Hinata, who was stationed with the second unit.

At the Allied Forces headquarters, the three present Kages and several other Kage advisors were engaged in a heated discussion.

"Hokage, this is absolutely unacceptable. The purpose of this war is to protect the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki. How can we allow him to enter the battlefield?" The Fourth Raikage argued passionately. "What if the enemy seizes the opportunity and captures him? Who can bear that responsibility?"

Information had just arrived from the Turtle Island: Uzumaki Naruto and Jiraiya had broken the barrier and were heading toward the battlefield.

The Fourth Raikage and Ōnoki were advocating for Naruto to be captured and imprisoned, while Tsunade opposed it.

"Raikage, Tsuchikage, you heard what Naruto said. The Nine-Tails in his body senses that his other half is being sealed. This means the enemy has acquired the Nine-Tails Chakra, and it's pointless to keep him locked up. On the contrary, with Naruto's perfect Jinchūriki strength, he would be a significant asset on the battlefield," Tsunade reasoned.

But her patient dissuasion had little effect.

"Hokage, the enemy started this war even though they got the Nine-Tails Chakra. This proves that the Nine-Tails in Naruto must still serve a purpose for them," the Fourth Raikage retorted, his temper flaring.

"No one in this battle is indispensable. If it comes to that, I'll kill the Nine-Tails myself, and pay with my life! As long as the Nine-Tails is dead, the enemy's conspiracy will be foiled, and all sacrifices will be worth it."

It was at this moment that Colt arrived at the headquarters. After hearing this, he spoke up, "Fourth Raikage, just because the ninja alliance is formed, it doesn't mean you have the right to decide the life and death of ninjas from other villages."

Ōnoki quickly intervened, fearing another quarrel.

"The Raikage is only thinking of the bigger picture. He's not advocating such drastic action, but we can't dismiss his willingness to sacrifice for the greater good."

Colt wasn't interested in arguing with the Raikage at that moment, so he concisely explained the situation with White Zetsus.

The Kages were shocked by the revelation.

Fortunately, Colt was the captain of the medical unit; otherwise, the consequences would have been disastrous.

"So, I support letting Naruto join the battle. The Nine-Tails inside him can also detect the malice in people's hearts," Colt concluded.

The Fourth Raikage was still hesitant.

"Doesn't the coalition have other ways to deal with the enemy's infiltration?"

Colt spread his hands helplessly.

"It's just me, my Summoning beast, and Naruto. The battlefield is vast, and if we want to minimize casualties, Naruto is essential."

Shikaku Nara, who had been listening, also spoke up.

"Raikage-san, Tsuchikage-san, the ferocity of this war has far exceeded our expectations. The ninja alliance started with 80,000 troops, but over 10,000 died on the first day alone. We can't afford to delay any longer."

This statement was the straw that broke the camel's back.

The two Kages were finally persuaded to allow Naruto to fight.

Ōnoki tapped the table with his fingers, suddenly remembering something. He turned to Tsunade.

"Hokage, Deidara and Sasori are here too, right?"

Tsunade nodded. The situation in Konoha was precarious, and it wasn't safe to leave two S-rank missing-nins there.

So, they had been brought to the coalition headquarters.

Ōnoki rubbed his hands together, anticipation in his eyes.

"What do you think about letting them contribute in the war? With their strength, they could make a big difference."

Tsunade hesitated.

The loyalties of the two were unclear.

According to the information revealed by Konan, Sasori and Deidara were firmly aligned with Pain, with no ties to the masked man.

But who knew the truth?

"Are you sure you can convince them?" she asked Ōnoki, still somewhat uncertain.

Ōnoki patted his chest.

"I'll do my best. I can't promise anything with Sasori, but Deidara should be manageable."

Colt interjected.

"Then contact Gaara on the front line and have Chiyo from their village try to convince them."

Seeing that Colt was on board, Tsunade made up her mind.

The Liaison Department acted quickly, and Ōnoki went to speak with Deidara.

As the night passed, both Sasori and Deidara were persuaded for reasons unknown and chose to join the Ninja Alliance.

It was just a spur-of-the-moment thing, but who knew it would work?

Colt, meanwhile, was asked to use the [Flying Thunder God] to rush to Sunagakure, retrieve all of Chiyo's puppets, and hand them over to Sasori.

At the same time, Naruto, Jiraiya, and Konan were quickly approaching the battlefield.

After learning that Tsunade had allowed him to fight, Naruto breathed a sigh of relief and accelerated to full speed.

Naruto was now glowing with a golden Chakra cloak, signifying that he had fully mastered the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.

His speed and strength had greatly increased, and the Chakra within him seemed infinite.

Konan, however, was filled with anger.

She had heard about the Reanimation Army and understood why Orochimaru had stolen Nagato's body.

Now, she had only one thought: to reclaim Nagato's body and kill Orochimaru.

After taking down some White Zetsus who had transformed into ninja soldiers along the way, they reached the Land of Lightning in the early morning.

At that moment, the Nine-Tails inside Naruto suddenly spoke.

"Naruto, I sense that Uchiha's Chakra... it's as evil as Uchiha Madara's!"