Nine-Tails

A violent surge of Chakra swept across the entire forest, with terrifying black-and-red lines connecting heaven and earth.

The embodiment of destruction and ill omen.

The strongest Tailed Beast, Nine-Tails!

Only by facing such a terrifying existence head-on could one understand what kind of disaster-like monster it was!

Scorching Chakra twisted the air like flames, while an invisible force shattered the mountains, rocks, and ancient trees...

"What... what is that..."

Sukuna's voice was incredibly solemn, yet faintly revealed a trace of excitement.

What an interesting world. This monster's overwhelming power even made him feel a shiver of fear!

I want to...

I want to cut it apart!!

"Brat! Let me out!!"

Amid the Sea of Corpses and Blood, Sukuna's two-faced, four-armed Demon God form roared madly.

"Let me kill it!!"

"I can sense it clearly! My destiny in this world is to cut apart and devour this monster!!"

Kagami Uchiha stopped outside the chaotic Chakra field, while the late-arriving Kakashi looked utterly horrified.

"Stray dog, you don't need any destiny. Keep quiet."

Kagami Uchiha directly blocked Sukuna's perception of the outside world. He knew exactly what Nine-Tails was capable of.

Sensing malice.

No one's malice could surpass Sukuna's. If Nine-Tails detected his presence, it would be anything but a good thing.

The leaking Nine-Tails Chakra had already begun corroding Kushina Uzumaki's skin, forming three massive Chakra tails.

At that moment, Namikaze Minato was pressed tightly against her, one palm against her abdomen as he performed the sealing technique.

Kagami Uchiha focused on the scene, the tomoe in his eye sockets spinning without pause.

Every Sealing Jutsu was extremely difficult to learn. Few ninjas could cultivate both ninjutsu and Sealing Jutsu.

Even Orochimaru had been somewhat surprised when a ninja like Kakashi learned Sealing Jutsu.

Kagami Uchiha also knew Sealing Jutsu—specifically, the Transcription Seal related to Dojutsu Power.

He had sealed his Dojutsu Power into Obito's body in batches, silently waiting for the right moment.

With his knowledge, he could tell that the Sealing Jutsu Namikaze Minato was using was quite advanced.

It was somewhat different from the Eight Trigrams Seal in his memories. It seemed incomplete... Could it be the Four Symbols Seal?

The situation remained deadlocked for a while. Jiraiya was not reckless, fearing that forcing his way in might have adverse consequences. Noticing Kagami Uchiha's gaze, he hurried over and asked:

"Kagami, how is the situation?"

On the battlefield, every Dojutsu user was an outstanding intelligence gatherer.

The danger posed by Nine-Tails breaking free was no less than a large-scale war for Konohagakure!

"That man is trying to seal that vicious Chakra..."

Kagami Uchiha pretended not to know what to call that thing and continued:

"There is also a sealing aura inside the Red-Haired Woman, assisting in restraining it."

"The situation has stabilized for now."

Hearing this, Jiraiya could only watch anxiously. He knew that at a time like this, he could not interfere with Minato and Kushina.

Suddenly, the situation changed!

The violent Crimson Chakra swept through like a hurricane, even blowing Jiraiya and the other two away.

Kushina's body was completely covered by Chakra.

Six tails...

Hiss!

A hand covered in black-and-red Chakra pierced through Namikaze Minato's abdomen!

"Minato! Get away!!"

Kushina, most of her body submerged beneath Nine-Tails Chakra, screamed in anguish.

"Leave this place! Don't worry about me!"

Namikaze Minato stubbornly maintained the sealing gesture, his gaze utterly resolute.

"I'm not leaving..."

"Absolutely not!"

I can't bear to lose you...

I will never hand Kushina over to you!

Nine-Tails!!

Inside the Mental Space.

The Adamantine Sealing Chains suddenly tightened, binding Nine-Tails firmly.

Namikaze Minato's figure appeared there. He raised a ball of Chakra and fearlessly clashed with Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Ball!

Suddenly...

A faint sound like a water droplet rang out.

A small figure intruded into this battlefield.

Whether Namikaze Minato or Nine-Tails, both were briefly drawn to those eyes.

That was...

The Sharingan!!

Nine-Tails instantly flew into a rage, pouring out all its Chakra in an effort to destroy everything before it!

Only after seeing Nine-Tails for the first time did Kagami Uchiha understand the difference between images and reality.

There were many descriptions of Nine-Tails, depending on the individual.

The First Hokage had called Nine-Tails' power overwhelmingly strong.

Mito and Kushina had said that Nine-Tails possessed the power to suppress the world, representing destruction and ill omen.

Because of Uchiha Madara's evaluation, Nine-Tails' reputation had become that of a servant of Dojutsu Power, greatly diminishing its imposing aura.

But... even Hashirama, the God of Shinobi, had needed to rely on his wife's Sealing Jutsu to restrain Nine-Tails for an extended period!

Its Chakra alone exceeded the combined amount of the other eight Tailed Beasts!

Ordinary Sealing Jutsu could not affect it at all. The entire Konohagakure needed to set up a barrier to assist Kushina in suppressing this disaster-like monster.

As for the claim that a Mangekyo could control Nine-Tails, Kagami Uchiha also reached his own conclusion in this instant.

Impossible.

An ordinary Mangekyo could not control Nine-Tails!

Sasuke was special. He was the reincarnation of the Sage of Six Paths' son, and so was Madara.

Their Dojutsu Power was inherently far greater than that of ordinary Uchiha.

Fortunately...

I am also a special Uchiha.

Kagami Uchiha was not anyone's reincarnation. Or rather, he was his own reincarnation. Combined with his constant exploitation of Sukuna, he possessed an enormous amount of Spiritual Energy.

The Mental Space itself was essentially his home ground.

Surging Dojutsu Power suffused the entire Mental Space. Kagami Uchiha shouted, "I am Kagami Uchiha! I've come to help you suppress this beast!"

Beast...

Uchiha...

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!

The chains trembled violently. Kushina felt that this was the fiercest resistance Nine-Tails had ever put up.

Without time to think, Minato and Kushina both exerted themselves to the limit, desperately resisting the Tailed Beast Ball's assault.

The two balls of Chakra energy collided without exploding. Instead, like opposing waves, they fell into a stalemate.

Kagami Uchiha deliberately provoked Nine-Tails, silently gathering some of its Chakra and sending it into his own Mental Space.

According to the original course of events, Namikaze Minato would have been able to seal Nine-Tails successfully this time. But with an anomaly like himself involved, the outcome was difficult to predict.

Just when the two were about to reach their limits, Kagami Uchiha finally decided to act.

For now, it would be better to leave Nine-Tails residing inside Kushina.

Even if he wanted to seize Nine-Tails, he would have to wait until he had grown stronger.

Crimson Dojutsu Power converged toward Nine-Tails' pupils.

This feeling...

Nine-Tails once again recalled the terrifying experience that man had inflicted upon it.

The sensation of being manipulated like a puppet on strings was something no living being was willing to endure.

Under the multiple attacks, it had little strength left to deal with Kagami Uchiha's Dojutsu Power. Before losing consciousness, it looked toward Kagami Uchiha.

Those cold, emotionless eyes.

That contemptuous gaze, as if it were looking at livestock...

"Madara!!!!"

"Bastard!! You actually reincarnated?!"

"And you even reincarnated into the Uchiha Clan!!"

"Damn it!!"

Boom!!!!

Nine-Tails, momentarily distracted, was knocked down by Namikaze Minato's Rasengan. Layer upon layer of chains swiftly sealed its four limbs and nine tails.

Everything.

Returned to tranquility.