Time passed quickly. Ten days had gone by in the blink of an eye. Though everything appeared calm on the surface today, dark currents were already stirring beneath it. Everyone had made their preparations to receive the Jinchuriki transfer and the emergence of the Nine-Tails. Experts were stationed throughout every corner, guarding against any unexpected incidents.
This was an immensely important matter. If it was not handled properly, the entire village would be in danger.
By nightfall, the moon had turned somewhat red as it hung high in the sky, bringing with it an ominous feeling. The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, wore a grave expression.
Danzo also appeared at this time, leading his men in the protection effort. Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Jiraiya were all standing ready.
The Nine-Tails was the most powerful of the Tailed Beasts. Its strength was truly terrifying. If the Sharingan had not placed such great restrictions on it, Madara Uchiha would never have been able to subdue it.
If anything went wrong, no one was confident they could handle the situation. Should it truly come to that, they could only resort to Fuinjutsu.
"Lady Mito, please do your utmost," Hiruzen Sarutobi said respectfully.
"Grandma..." Tsunade's face was filled with reluctance.
If a Tailed Beast left a Jinchuriki's body, the Jinchuriki's life would come to an end as well.
"Oh, my precious granddaughter, don't cry. Grandma has lived for so long; it is time for me to go. I stopped wanting to remain in this world long ago," Mito Uzumaki said kindly.
After enduring so many storms and hardships, she had long since come to see everything lightly. She only wanted to do what she could for herself and for this village. Otherwise, once the Nine-Tails emerged, the village would be in danger.
This village had been