"Sorry, big brother. If it weren't for me..." Jirabi looked at the Third Raikage apologetically. If not for him, they could have attacked Konoha and killed Uchiha Yi before he had a chance to grow.
Many of their generation had grown up hearing legends of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha. Ordinary ninja did not even know that there was a difference between the eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and the Mangekyō Sharingan.
All they knew was that Madara Uchiha had been powerful and had used the Mangekyō Sharingan. If Uchiha Yi reached Madara Uchiha's level, they would be in danger down the line.
"It's fine. The Sharingan is powerful, but it isn't impossible to counter." The Third Raikage shook his head slightly. "I fought Kagami Uchiha back then. As long as you don't look into his eyes, you can still put up a fight. Even defeating him isn't that difficult.
You need to have faith in Kumogakure's legacy!
Lightning Release Chakra Mode is far stronger than you imagine."
Ever since his younger brother had been captured by Konoha, he had lost his edge. Back in the day, they had looked down on everyone and everything, convinced that they were invincible.
Now, however, that sharp confidence was gone.
"Ōnoki doesn't want a fight to the death with us either. We just need to tie down some of the Stone Shinobi for Konoha. The rest is up to Konoha itself. Think of it as training our troops." The Third Raikage continued, "Whatever happens, what matters is that you're alive."
"Big brother." Jirabi's voice choked up.
He knew the Third Raikage was trying to comfort him, but his brother had always taken good care of him over the years.
"Still, it's time we moved our jinchūriki plan forward. We've absorbed most of what we acquired