Sealing the Nine-Tails, the First Jinchūriki

"Hashirama, what are you doing?"

Mito Uzumaki was pulled away by Hashirama Senju, feeling quite bewildered as she asked.

Although she had seen Kurama appear, she hadn't run out, yet now she was being dragged away by Hashirama Senju.

"Mito, we must seal him away."

"If we cannot seal him, it is highly likely he will continue to emerge and wreak havoc upon the world."

"To prevent such a thing from happening again, I believe we must seal him."

"Take a look and see if you can seal him."

Hashirama Senju brought Mito Uzumaki to the village entrance and, pointing at the Kurama before them, spoke in a deep voice.

"Seal him?"

"His chakra is too vast. If I am to seal him completely, I must seal him within my own body."

"But...!"

Mito Uzumaki turned her head to look at the Kurama before her, her brows furrowed tightly. Sealing Kurama was possible, but it would require containing him within her own body to prevent him from escaping.

"But what?"

Hearing that Mito Uzumaki could seal Kurama, Hashirama Senju breathed a sigh of relief. He could only manage to restrain Kurama briefly with Wood Release, but he possessed no sealing technique capable of binding him completely.

"But this is not a long-term solution. If he is sealed within my body, he will be released once I die."

"It must be passed down through generations. When I can no longer hold him, someone else must take over the seal, and then another, repeating the cycle."

"In that case...!"

Mito Uzumaki knew that sealing Kurama was not a problem for her, but what would happen after she grew old and died? Who would he be sealed into then? Was the Uzumaki Clan destined to be the containers for Kurama forever? She felt quite conflicted in her heart.

"Ding, detection of Kurama being about to be sealed. God Selection System activated."

[Option 1: Allow Mito Uzumaki to become the first Jinchuriki without interference. Mission Reward: Ichiraku Ramen Secret Recipe.]

[Option 2: Sign a summoning contract with Kurama, make him your summon, and become good friends with him to solve Hashirama Senju's dilemma. Mission Reward: Tailed Beast Affinity +10.]

[Option 3: The host becomes the first Jinchuriki, becoming the hero of Konoha. Mission Reward: Otsutsuki Clan Pill-Refining Ability.]

[Otsutsuki Clan Pill-Refining Ability: Capable of absorbing any chakra and converting it into red pills, which can increase human lifespan and enhance strength. The specific effect depends on the amount of chakra absorbed.]

Suddenly, as Senju Fujima had just returned to the village and was rushing toward the entrance, a screen of options appeared before him.

"Ichiraku Ramen Secret Recipe? I don't sell noodles...!"

Clearly, this was of no use to Senju Fujima, and he ignored it instantly.

"What the hell is Tailed Beast Affinity +10?"

"Does it want me to hold hands with a Tailed Beast and be friends, playing games together?"

"Or maybe pick up soap with them? Pfft, pfft, pfft...!"

"I'll just choose Option 3! Kurama's power is nothing to sneeze at."

"Plus, there are all sorts of modes that are very cool, like Kurama Mode, which I quite like. Hehe!"

"The most important thing is the Pill-Refining Ability. It can actually increase lifespan? Wouldn't that mean eternal life? Though I am already an immortal being, so it's not of much use."

"But being able to increase strength is not bad either, hehe!"

Ultimately, Senju Fujima made up his mind, vanished from where he stood, and appeared directly at the village entrance.

"Mother, let me do the sealing!"

Just then, Senju Fujima walked up to the three of them, looked at the Kurama before him, and with a slight curl of his lips, said with a smile.

"What?"

"Don't be ridiculous."

Upon hearing Senju Fujima's words, Mito Uzumaki turned around instantly, looking as if she wanted to give him a slap.

"Hmm?"

Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha exchanged a glance. This kid was truly everywhere; no matter what was happening, he always had to rush to the front. He was practically a glutton for punishment.

"Hashirama, I think this is a good idea."

"Fujima possesses vast chakra; he might even be able to become friends with Kurama."

"Although this Kurama possesses evil chakra, there isn't much malice in him."

"He seems to have been summoned. It appears someone is trying to deal with our Konoha!"

Madara Uchiha looked at the Kurama before them. Kurama had not appeared on his own but had emerged inexplicably in the middle of the village, which meant he had been summoned.

If they could let Senju Fujima seal Kurama and become friends with him, that would be a permanent solution.

"Hmm, Mito, let Fujima try."

"As the son of the Hokage, Fujima has an obligation to protect our village."

"Becoming the Jinchuriki of Kurama is imperative. Whether it is you or Fujima, the outcome is the same."

"Fujima's strength is immense; even if problems arise, he can rely on his own power to suppress Kurama."

Hashirama Senju pondered for a moment. Between his wife and his son, who should be chosen as the jinchuriki for Kurama? He was very clear in his heart that it would be fine regardless of which one of them it was.

When it came to the village, Hashirama Senju considered the village first, not human life. Even his own kin were not as important as the village.

As long as anyone intended to destroy Konoha, he would make them pay a painful price; sacrifice for the sake of the village was inevitable.

Mito Uzumaki and Senju Fujima were both his most beloved, but for the sake of the village, he could only sacrifice them as sealing vessels.

"No need. Since you have both decided, then seal it within my body!"

Mito Uzumaki knew that sealing Kurama was inevitable. She did not want her son to endure all of this, so upon hearing them discuss making Senju Fujima the jinchuriki, she immediately stepped forward, deciding to become the first jinchuriki of Kurama herself.

"Mother, I am already an adult, and I also want to protect the village."

"You have already suffered so much to bear and raise me. I have grown up, so let me share some of the burden for you!"

"I have decided. I will become the first jinchuriki of Kurama."

"Father, let me do it!"

"I will definitely rely on my own ability to ensure it never harms anyone again."

A look of determination flashed in Senju Fujima's eyes as he looked at Hashirama Senju and Mito Uzumaki.

"Hmm?"

It was the first time Mito Uzumaki had seen such a look on Senju Fujima. Hearing her son's words, it would be a lie to say she wasn't moved. A hint of maternal love and happiness flashed in her eyes. She exchanged a glance with Hashirama Senju, and a trace of relief and pride flickered within her gaze.

"Good. You are truly the son of Hashirama Senju."

"Then, I will release the Gate of the Great God. You must seal it into your body immediately."

Hashirama Senju looked at Senju Fujima, reached out, and patted his shoulder.

"Understood."

Senju Fujima looked at Hashirama Senju, nodded slightly, and then instantly appeared before Kurama.

"Release."

With that, Hashirama Senju waved his right hand, directly loosening the restraints on Kurama.

"Damn human, die!"

With the Gate of the Great God removed, Kurama was instantly free to move and use its chakra. Black chakra suddenly gathered in its mouth as it prepared to unleash a Tailed Beast Bomb.

"Hmph."

Madara Uchiha let out a cold snort, and his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan instantly began to spin.

"Ah...!"

Kurama instantly felt its mind controlled by a genjutsu. The pupils in its eyes transformed into the Mangekyo Sharingan, and its entire body stood frozen in place, no longer rioting.

"Fujima, begin the sealing!"

Madara Uchiha looked at Senju Fujima and said indifferently.

"Yes, I understand."

"Secret Technique—Adamantine Sealing Chains."

In an instant, the chakra within Senju Fujima transformed into five chakra chains, which bound Kurama directly and began dragging it toward his body.

"Sealing Technique—Heavenly Dipper Eight Trigrams Seal."

Senju Fujima quickly formed hand seals, and a massive Eight Trigrams formation appeared beneath him and Kurama, enveloping them both.

"Seal!"

"Ha...!"

With a roar from Senju Fujima, a massive pulling force acted directly upon the chakra chains, causing them to retract faster and faster.

The Eight Trigrams formation beneath Senju Fujima and Kurama began to spin rapidly, and a smaller Eight Trigrams formation appeared atop it, exerting an even greater suction force that distorted Kurama's body.

Once Kurama was completely sucked into the Eight Trigrams formation, the smaller formation flew toward Senju Fujima and drilled directly into his body.

In an instant, a sealing formula appeared on Senju Fujima's stomach. The sealing was complete.

"Heh! One more for good measure."

"Sealing Technique—Four Symbols Seal."

To perfectly absorb Kurama's power, Senju Fujima added a Four Symbols Seal to the existing one. He extended his right hand into a claw, pressed it against his stomach, and rotated it about ninety degrees clockwise, thoroughly reinforcing the seal.

"Whoosh...!"

And so, the sealing of Kurama concluded. A strange wind swept across the previously devastated ground, kicking up massive clouds of dust. The area was in shambles, but this farce had finally come to an end.

"Kurama has been sealed? Kurama was sealed by Lord Fujima. How amazing."

"Long live Lord Fujima! Long live Lord Fujima!"

"I didn't expect Lord Fujima to be this incredible. To think he could seal Kurama—isn't that too powerful?"

"That is only natural. Lord Fujima is the young clan head of the Senju Clan and the son of the Hokage. I heard he can even use Wood Release!"

"Is that so? I haven't actually seen Lord Fujima use Wood Release myself, but it must be incredibly powerful. He is truly worthy of being the young clan head of the Senju Clan."

"Of course, our young clan head is invincible under the heavens; even compared to the Hokage, he is not far behind. I witnessed the battle last time—although the young clan head lost, you have to consider his age."

"What? Lord Fujima has actually fought against the Hokage?"

Because Kurama had been sealed, countless people within Konoha cheered endlessly. They had witnessed the formidable strength of Senju Fujima, and expressions of joy appeared on their faces for the several guardian deities of their village.