A Chance to Become a Perfect Jinchuriki

"Ding! Host's choice confirmed. Mission complete. Reward obtained: Otsutsuki Clan Pill-Refining Technique. Please keep up the good work."

Feeling the Otsutsuki Clan Pill-Refining Technique manifest within his mind, Senju Fujima curled his lips into a faint smile. He was actually quite satisfied with the system's choice this time; it was a pleasant surprise that it hadn't tried to scam him.

"Alright, everyone, you may leave!"

"Help the villagers rebuild their homes and let everyone come out of the shelters."

Seeing that the situation had concluded, Madara Uchiha turned to address the ninjas behind him.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Everyone bowed respectfully to the group before turning and heading back into the village.

"Brother."

"Big Brother."

At this moment, Tobirama Senju and Izuna Uchiha also approached. Seeing that Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha had already taken action, they had refrained from intervening.

If Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju couldn't handle the situation, then there would have been no point in them stepping in.

"You're here? It's over now. You two lead the villagers in repairing the village!"

"What a nuisance. I wonder who could have summoned Kurama."

Seeing Tobirama Senju and the others approach, Hashirama Senju shook his head, feeling deeply suspicious about the person who had summoned the Nine-Tails.

"Father, I suspect it might be that Black Zetsu."

Senju Fujima stepped forward and looked at the group. Aside from Black Zetsu, he couldn't think of anyone capable of subduing Kurama.

As the most powerful of the Tailed Beasts, even at half-strength, Kurama could easily thrash Gyuki, let alone in its full-power state.

In this era, aside from Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju, there was simply no one capable of subduing Kurama; it was an invincible existence.

Although Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha were called gods, they were not immortal. In contrast, Kurama was more like a god, essentially incapable of dying.

Even if it were killed, it would eventually resurrect. Even if it were to become the Ten-Tails, that was merely a convergence of its original power; it wasn't true death, as it could always split apart and resurrect again.

"Black Zetsu? Is that the person?"

Madara Uchiha's brows furrowed. Whenever he thought of this individual, a fire ignited within him for reasons unknown, and he lowered his head to speak in a deep voice.

"It seems that book was correct. There is indeed someone plotting against you two brothers."

"And his strength is truly formidable. If we didn't possess special abilities, we would never have been able to subdue Kurama."

"His power is unfathomable; we must be on our guard!"

Hashirama Senju felt the same. Recalling Black Zetsu and witnessing his ability to control Kurama, he found the entire affair mind-boggling.

Kurama was no minor character; there were likely very few people in the entire ninja world who could stand against it.

"It seems we must accelerate the pace of our Rinnegan research. This person is too dangerous."

"This incident with Kurama alone has caused our village heavy losses. If this happens a few more times, how could our village possibly survive?"

"Hmph, I will hunt this Black Zetsu down. I will make him taste a fate worse than death."

Madara Uchiha was filled with immense rage. He wanted to eradicate anyone who threatened the safety of his brother and the village, to ensure they suffered eternal ruin.

"Indeed, let's go!"

"The research must be accelerated. An invisible enemy is the most terrifying; he might be right beside us, yet we remain unable to detect him."

Hashirama Senju nodded in deep agreement, then cast a glance around his surroundings.

He felt that Black Zetsu might be lurking nearby. Such a person, impossible to find, see, or touch, was truly impossible to guard against.

"Heh heh! Speeding things up is fine, but let's head back first!"

Senju Fujima chuckled, then took the lead and headed back into the village.

Black Zetsu was not so easily dealt with. If he didn't show himself, he would be hard to find, so there was no point in searching for him intentionally; it was meaningless.

When the time was right, he would naturally appear. On this point, Senju Fujima was not worried.

"This kid isn't worried at all, is he? Heh!"

Watching Senju Fujima's demeanor, Izuna Uchiha smiled faintly.

"Heh, it seems we old folks are overthinking things. Soldiers come, generals block; water comes, earth covers. Let's go!"

Hashirama Senju smiled at the group and began to walk.

"Haha...!"

The group then dispersed, heading toward the village.

Soon, the villagers and ninjas of Konoha joined in the life of rebuilding the village. They also integrated the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki Clan to activate the barrier of Konoha, enveloping the entire village within it.

This was the result of their recent research, forming a Barrier Squad specifically responsible for observing and maintaining the village's defenses.

"This barrier is quite good. Anyone with strength below a Jonin will be detected the moment they enter Konoha. If a Kage-level powerhouse tries to force their way in, we will be able to detect the enemy then as well."

"It's quite practical, though it can only block standard Kage-level attacks. This is an area that still requires further research!"

Seeing the barrier before him, Hashirama Senju curled his lips into a smile. He had tested it himself; the barrier was indeed impressive, but it required continued development. There was no "best," only "better."

"Go and see Kurama! Without his cooperation, it's going to be a bit difficult to borrow all of his chakra, hehe!"

After returning to his room, Senju Fujima curled the corners of his lips and muttered to himself.

"Ding! Host's intent detected. God Selection System activated."

[Option 1: Beat Kurama to a pulp and tame him into a pet. Completion reward: Tailed Beast favorability -100.]

[Option 2: Release Kurama and instruct him to be wary of humans, telling him to go into hiding. Since the host possesses an immortal body, the Tailed Beast will not die upon separation, so you can rest easy. Completion reward: Kurama's favorability, additional reward: special ninjutsu—Reverse Harem Jutsu.]

[Option 3: Become friends with Kurama and become brothers in life and death. Completion reward: Become a Perfect Jinchuriki, additional reward: one special item.]

Senju Fujima had only just finished saying he wanted to see Kurama when the God Selection System triggered once again.

"Ugh...! Beat Kurama up for negative one hundred favorability? That's useless."

The moment he saw the first option, Senju Fujima dismissed it entirely; it wasn't practical at all, and there was no benefit to it.

"Pfft...!"

"Reverse Harem Jutsu? Is this the upgraded version of Naruto's, the super SSS-rank ninjutsu that stunned Kaguya Otsutsuki?"

Suddenly, an unsightly image flashed through Senju Fujima's mind, and he nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Better not. I'll choose three. I don't know what the special reward is, but I'm actually quite looking forward to it!"

"Take a gamble, and a bicycle might turn into a motorcycle."

"If there isn't anything good in option three, this wave would be a huge loss, especially since becoming friends with Kurama already makes me a Perfect Jinchuriki."

"I can only pin my hopes on that so-called special reward."

With his choice made, Senju Fujima's consciousness dove directly into his own seal.

"Drip... drop...!"

Senju Fujima appeared directly before Kurama in a space resembling a sewer, filled with flowing water; he had no idea why the sealing space had formed this way.

"Yes, come in, come in."

Seeing Senju Fujima appear, a glimmer of cunning flashed in Kurama's eyes as he kept shouting in his heart.

"Kurama."

Senju Fujima walked up to Kurama, tilted his head to look at the massive beast before him, and called out with a smile.

"Hmm?"

"How do you know my name? Who exactly are you?"

Kurama was stunned that Senju Fujima had used his nickname—a name given to him by the Sage of Six Paths. Aside from the other Tailed Beasts, no one should have known it.

How did Senju Fujima know? A trace of doubt flashed in Kurama's eyes, though it was overshadowed by shock.

"Hehe, don't be so agitated. I just want to chat with you; I mean no harm."

Seeing Kurama's reaction, Senju Fujima curled his lips into a slight smile.

"Hmph, humans are always evil. I can sense an evil power within you; it's truly disgusting."

Kurama sensed the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan within Senju Fujima and, feeling that repulsive aura, curled his lip in disdain.

Because of what Senju Fujima had said, his heart was touched to some degree. The Sage of Six Paths was like a father to them, and he hadn't heard that name in a very long time; a flicker of melancholy crossed his eyes.

"Hehe, don't be like that. I only want to be friends with you; I have no other intentions."

Watching Kurama's expression, Senju Fujima seemed to sense the nostalgia and spoke with a smile.

"Hmph, friends? Is this how you treat your friends?"

"If you want me to be your friend, then release me first."

Hearing Senju Fujima's words, Kurama curled his lips and snorted coldly.

"Release you? It's not impossible, but since you aren't my friend yet, I certainly can't let you out."

"After all, you've killed so many villagers. If I let you out, I'd be hunted down by everyone."

Upon hearing Kurama, Senju Fujima smiled, flashed forward, and sat directly on top of his head.

"Get down, you brat! Is that a place for you to sit?"

Seeing Senju Fujima sitting on his head, Kurama was consumed by rage and swung his right claw directly at him.

"Hehe! Don't be so hot-headed!"

Senju Fujima didn't move, but a thick wooden vine suddenly erupted in front of them, catching Kurama's claw and preventing it from advancing even an inch.

"Wood Release?"

Seeing Senju Fujima use Wood Release, Kurama furrowed his brows, wondering what was going on.

"Why does this person possess two bloodlines? One is the bloodline of Asura, and the other is the bloodline of Indra."

"The two bloodlines are perfectly fused together. How strange."

Kurama was naturally no stranger to the two sons of the Sage of Six Paths. At first, he had sensed the power of the Uchiha Clan within Senju Fujima, and now that he had used Wood Release, it was clear he was a combination of Asura and Indra, which left him stunned.