Chapter 128.2 : Dissatisfied Shukaku!

Shukaku expressed dissatisfaction.

As long as Chakra was evenly divided back then, it thought that it could sit firmly in the position of the eldest brother.

[Shukaku: What is the number of tails that represents strength? It's nonsense. Excluding the two of you who have more than half Chakra, the weakest one is Chōmei Seven Tails. It can be seen that the two of you should be at the bottom. Kurama, Gyūki, you are cheating; now following the front row.]

[Chōmei: So that's what happened? That's how I came to the bottom? Kurama, Gyūki, you are no longer my eldest brother and second brother.]

[Fu: Chōmei, are you my tailed beast or the Fourth Raikage's tailed beast?]

[Fourth Raikage Ai: How did I get dragged into this when all I want to do is eat melons in peace?]

[Killer Bee: Foolish brother, foolish brother, this is the portrait, let's just say you're daft!)

[Yang Nine Tails: The process doesn't matter; you can only blame yourself for not being as sharp as me back then. But now, Gyūki and I clearly outrank you.

[Gyūki: Indeed, actions speak louder than words!)

[Shukaku: If you've got the same amount of Chakra, I'll take you down! And if you want a scuffle, you're in for a treat. My uncle's love is the boss!]

-The multiple tailed beasts, particularly Shukaku, Gyūki, and Nine Tails, engaged in a spirited debate about who is the eldest brother.

Uchiha Ran observed all this and finally grasped why Shukaku had a strained relationship with Nine Tails, and why Nine Tails always felt slighted when facing Shukaku.

The root of the issue lies here.

Speaking of having the same amount of Chakra, it doesn't necessarily mean One Tail Shukaku is the strongest.

Seven Tails, born as sole airborne tailed beast, possesses air ducts and uses scale powder to hide and disrupt opponents' vision.

Six Tails Saiken has Water Style, making it the most suitable tailed beast for Terumi Mei, but its strength is relatively weak, and its corrosive solution attack is straightforward.

Then, Two Tails Matatabi wields Fire Style, Three Tails Isobu controls Water, Four Tails Son Goku commands Lava Style, and Five Tails Kokuō masters Boil Style.

Matatabi, a cat demon, is agile in movement, sharp in attack, and understandably stronger than Saiken.

Water prevails over fire, placing Three Tails above the two tail.

Boil Style and Lava Style, in turn, counteract water control, making Four Tails and Five Tails naturally stronger.

Considering Four Tails and Five Tails, I'd say they are about evenly matched.

Eight Tails Gyūki also has Water Style but is evidently more robust than Matatabi, possessing special abilities like ink sealing, regenerated tails, and tail substitution. Its strength should surpass that of Four Tails and Five Tails.

Conversely, One Tail Shukaku boasts two attributes: Wind Style and Magnet Release. Notably, Magnet Style can perform powerful Sealing Techniques against tailed beasts. Additionally, it possesses various Sand Sealing Ninjutsu and Wind Style Ninjutsu.

When a combination of techniques is applied, it becomes formidable.

Nine Tails itself is relatively average, relying mainly on physical means, tail beast ball, the continuous tail beast ball, and an advanced version of the tail beast ball.

However, after becoming the aid of a Jinchūriki, Nine Tails gains additional functionalities. It can add a golden fairy Chakra coat to the Jinchūriki in tailed beast form, sense malice, distribute its Chakra to others, and acquire the ability to teleport, making it relatively potent.

So, in terms of Chakra points, a Nine Tails Jinchūriki is the strongest, but in the hierarchy of tailed beasts, One Tail can genuinely contend.

"In the future, if an opportunity arises to obtain the Ōtsutsuki Small Ten Tails, Shukaku plans to enhance his strength, challenging the Nine Tails to see who is truly more powerful.

Uchiha Ran contemplated these thoughts.

Meanwhile, as Golden List's information updated, the options for the Summoning Beast Reward were presented.

Summoning Beast Reward Selection:

Option One: Obtain a body matching Chakra's strength and master the art of transformation.

Option Two: Transformable Gedo Statue.

Contractor's Reward: Twin Equality Contract.

"I choose option one!"

In the sealed space within Gaara's abdomen, Shukaku, no longer bothered by the quarrel with the Nine Tails, enthusiastically made his choice.

Shukaku's excitement stemmed not only from the prospect of a real, flesh-and-blood body but also from the reward Gaara was about to receive: the Twin Equality Contract. 

Despite the demand on the Jinchūriki's own power and the obligation to communicate with the summoned beast, it offered freedom from the constraints of life and death. 

Shukaku was thrilled at the prospect of finally having the freedom to enjoy life beyond the confines of this world.

As the choice was made, the golden bell in Gaara's body signaled the issuance of the Gold List Rewards. Shukaku immediately transformed into a young man.

Observing this, Gaara, without hesitation, signed and accepted the Twin Equality Contract. He then opened the seal and released Shukaku.

Yo!

The golden bell rang again.

The summoning was none other than Killer Bee.

"The art of Summoning!

A giant bull with two horns on its head and an octopus tentacle tail on its back.

7th place: Gyūki.

Counteract Pact: Killer Bee.

The live screen switched, now focusing on the Cloud Shinobi Village. In a rocky mountainous area, the Gyūki stood prominently.

Killer Bee's voice echoed as he held a microphone.

Observing this, Uchiha Ran silently exited the live broadcast room, raised his wrist, stared at his watch, and started counting the seconds: "60, 59..."

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