Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, was also Kirigakure Rogue Ninja from Yagura. He was wanted by Yagura from the time he took power until Mei Terumī to power.
Utakata has a very high compatibility with the Tailed Beasts; at the very least, they are on the same level as Yagura.
Kirigakure already had one Three-Tails Jinchuriki, and with Yagura added, they would have Jinchuriki, a lineup that would be extremely powerful even in the Ninja World.
One of the main reasons why the Five Great Nations are the Five Great Nations is that they control the Tailed Beasts.
The Kumogakure has the Two-Tails Eight-Tails, the Iwagakure has the Four-Tails Five-Tails, the Konoha Sunagakure has the Nine-Tails, and the Hidden Sand Village has the One-Tail. In comparison, the Kirigakure is still very strong.
If you add the original Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, the lineup would be incredibly powerful.
Unfortunately, they have a treasure trove but don't realize it. In Orochimaru's words, "Even if I gave you the chance, you wouldn't be able to use it!"
This time, the information about the Six-Tails Utakata was gathered from the Tsuchigumo Clan of Mount Katsuragi. Orochimaru had already arranged for someone to infiltrate the Tsuchigumo Clan, and after so many years, they finally had news.
"How is it going?"
Upon arriving at the fortress on Mount Katsuragi, the members of the Net immediately came out to report the situation to him.
"The granddaughter of the Tsuchigumo Clan En no Gyōja, En no Gyoza, has made contact with the target. However, we are not the only ones eyeing them; Kirigakure and several unidentified ninjas are also involved!"
Upon hearing this news, Orochimaru knew that the story had only just begun. Kirigakure was clearing out Utakata, and as for the other unidentified ninjas, Orochimaru already had some guesses.
In the Original Work, the four members of the Shirou group targeted Hotaru because they coveted her Forbidden Jutsu, and it was at that time that they encountered Naruto and his group.
"Have someone from the Northern Lands send over to negotiate with the Tsuchigumo Clan. You don't need to worry about things here!"
After giving instructions to the member in front of him, Orochimaru immediately headed towards the direction where Hotaru and Utakata had appeared.
"Can you teach me Ninjutsu? I'd like to become your apprentice!"
Ying knelt down in front of Utakata with a sincere expression, her face full of respect and admiration.
Not long ago, she had survived an attack, and it was the man before her Teuchi the enemy. The strength he displayed had opened her eyes; wasn't he the powerful figure she had always longed to see?
Since ancient times, heroes who rescue damsels in distress have always won favor with others, let alone when the other party is a naive and inexperienced girl.
However, her fervor and adoration were met with the man's complete lack of understanding.
"I just happened to be passing by and casually dealt with a few flies! As for becoming an apprentice, there's no need for that; I have no intention of taking on any disciples!"
After saying that, Utakata walked forward without looking back, completely ignoring the other party.
However, Ying did not give up and immediately got up to follow Utakata's footsteps.
"Senior, wait for me! I can do anything, as long as you teach me Ninjutsu, I'm not afraid of hardship or fatigue..."
Ying earnestly begged Utakata to take her as his apprentice. The Tsuchigumo Clan had been living in seclusion in the deep mountains for many years, and it was rare to encounter such a powerful ninja. She did not intend to miss this opportunity.
She carries the mission of bringing glory to her family. For her, Utakata is like a lifeline for the family's prosperity. It's no exaggeration to say that she is like a drowning person grasping at a straw.
"As you can see, I'm in a lot of trouble, and my own safety isn't guaranteed. Following me will only lead you into an abyss of no return!"
Utakata did not immediately agree to the other party's request, nor did he drive the other party away. He simply told the truth about his situation, hoping that this would make the other party back down.
Unfortunately, he encountered Ying, who had long yearned for power, and she seemed to have become attached to him, causing him a great deal of trouble.
"I'm not afraid. As long as I can revitalize the Tsuchigumo Clan, I can overcome any danger!"
Unfortunately, Utakata wasn't the kind of heartless person. He had said all the right and wrong things, and he couldn't refuse the other person at all, so he could only let the other person follow him.
And so, a little tail appeared behind him. After so many years of wandering, the sudden appearance of someone else in his ear made him a little unaccustomed.
But he hadn't felt this way in a long time. Fortunately, he didn't dislike the innocent girl and didn't immediately drive her away.
However, only one day later, the pursuers from Kirigakure attacked again, and this time the pursuers were not only them, but also Shirou from the Tsuchigumo Clan.
Before Utakata could make a move, the sounds of clashing weapons, fighting, and Explosive Tag rang out all around.
"Ah... who is it...?"
In the blink of an eye, the two saw ninjas being thrown from the forest and landing right in front of them.
Looking at the corpses, the two were very wary, unsure of what had happened.
After a while, a figure emerged from the woods, carrying a half-dead ninja in his hand.
"Kirigakure, the Rogue Ninja from Utakata! The granddaughter of the Tsuchigumo Clan 'En no Gyōja! Truly, it seems fate brings them together!"
The person who arrived was none other than Orochimaru.
"Who are you?"
Utakata looked at the person in front of him warily, and after a while, he found that the other party was not wearing a ninja Forehead Protector, but the sense of danger emanating from him made his hair stand on end.
Ying's expression changed drastically upon seeing Orochimaru; more accurately, she was extremely surprised upon seeing the person Orochimaru was carrying.
"Shirou! How could this be?"
The gasps behind him made Utakata frown even more. He turned his head slightly to look at Ying, hoping she could give an explanation.
With her hands covering her mouth, Ying's fingers trembled as she pointed at the half-dead ninja in Orochimaru's hands.
"That's... a member of our Tsuchigumo Clan. How did he end up here?"
Seeing her reaction, Orochimaru smiled slightly and tossed the Shirou in front of her.
"Besides the ninjas sent by Kirigakure, there are also several members of the Tsuchigumo Clan chasing you. If I'm not mistaken, they're after you!"
Shirou, who had been thrown to the ground, groaned and immediately stretched out his bloody hand upon seeing Ying.
"Help... help me... Ying..."
Ignoring his desperate struggle, Orochimaru revealed the purpose of his trip.
"You don't need to worry about my identity. I know you are Rogue Ninja from Kirigakure, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki Utakata! I'm here only to resolve the conflict between you and Kirigakure!"
Orochimaru spread his hands to show that he meant no harm, but his words did not seem to gain the other party's trust, as Utakata still looked at him very warily.
Seeing his state, Orochimaru had no other choice but to try to persuade him further.
"I'm sure you don't want to live such a nomadic life forever, do you? Right now, the one in power in Kirigakure is no longer Yagura, but Mei Terumī!"
Kirigakure has lost the Three-Tails Jinchuriki, Bloody Mist Graduation has ended. You are exactly the power they need now!
Orochimaru first tried persuasion, appealing to their emotions and reasoning with them. If he could convince them with Talk no Jutsu, that would be ideal.
However, having experienced all sorts of conspiracies and the coldness of human nature, Utakata was clearly not so easily convinced of Orochimaru's goodwill.
"If the other party really wanted to talk, things wouldn't be like this now. Don't you, someone whose identity is unknown, find it ridiculous to say these things?"
Clearly, Orochimaru overestimated his silver tongue. He probably thinks his Talk no Jutsu only works on children under ten, and that fists are more persuasive most of the time.
"Then I have no choice but to show some sincerity, otherwise everyone will think I'm just all talk and no action..."