Inside the meeting room, Danzo, Homura, and Koharu all wore dazed expressions.
Hiruzen's news made them realize that Mito, as the wife of the First, was already quite advanced in age.
Coupled with the fact that she had suppressed the massive Nine-Tails Chakra year-round, the burden on her body was even heavier... Even with the constitution and Sealing Jutsu of the Uzumaki Clan, it was impossible to completely suppress the Nine-Tails.
The next Jinchūriki truly had a time to be scouted out; they could not wait until the fire burned their bodies before thinking about how to put it out.
"Do you have any good candidates?"
Danzo directly inquired about Hiruzen's thoughts.
As Hokage, Hiruzen was Mito's direct interlocutor. Even though the three of them currently held high positions, wanting to get close to Mito still required getting Hiruzen's prior consent.
He believed Hiruzen must have discussed it with Mito in advance, otherwise Hiruzen would not have abruptly brought up the issue of the next Jinchūriki candidate.
"Yes, Lady Mito and I have contacted the Uzumaki Clan of the Land of Whirlpool, hoping to select a qualified Jinchūriki candidate from there."
Hiruzen's voice was heavy. Rather than a discussion, it was more like notifying the three of them.
"The Uzumaki Clan... That truly is a good method."
Danzo pondered slightly and knew this was the optimal solution.
Not only did the Uzumaki Clan have the appropriate constitution to be Jinchūriki, but they also possessed powerful Sealing Jutsu themselves. One could say that throughout the entire Ninja World, no other ninja clan was more suited to becoming Jinchūriki than the Uzumaki Clan.
"So next, I need someone to represent Konoha to go to the Land of Whirlpool and discuss the matter of the Jinchūriki with the Uzumaki Clan. It must be