Inside the stronghold of the Land of Grass.
"We actually caught both the Six-Tails and the Seven-Tails this time. We're going to be busy for the next few days."
"You call yourself the ' Tailless Tailed Beast,' so this amount of Chakra shouldn't be a burden for you," Kakuzu said.
"I'm worried about everyone. It would be too much for Sasori and Itachi to do something like this with just their combined Chakra."
Pain replied, "Don't worry, I'll adjust the Chakra allocation appropriately during the sealing process. Kisame, you'll have to put in the extra effort."
"Well... alright then, it's all for the organization."
" Kisame, you've gone astray. You used to be a hardworking role model," Aoki Tsuki teased.
"Hehe... you have to improve something. How did the capture of the Six-Tails go this time?"
"Ugh, don't even mention it. I was almost beaten half to death by this guy. It was so hard to catch him."
"Really?" Kisame was clearly not convinced.
Seeing that Aoki Tsuki hesitated to speak to him, Scorpion couldn't help but ask, "Hey, is there any progress on what we talked about last time?"
"Wait a little longer, I'll take care of it, don't worry."
"You've always been a person of your word," Scorpion deliberately exerted moral pressure.
"Brother Sasori, this Six-Tails Jinchuriki is pretty good. After we finish extracting the Tailed Beast, how about... you take it for a while?"
In the Shinobi World, the corpses of ninjas are highly valuable, let alone the corpses of Jinchūriki. Generally, whoever captures the corpse has the right to dispose of it.
"I don't accept just anything. What abilities does this guy have?"
"Blowing bubbles."
"That's the power of Tailed Beast, right? Only the corpse itself can possess that power, and even then, it's not guaranteed to be preserved 100% of the time."
"Make do with this for now. I'll give it to you before the final operation."
"Good."
The two of them disposed of Utakata and Hanzō's bodies in just a few words, which was equivalent to informing Pain and Konan.
Since joining Akatsuki, Sasori has been incredibly hardworking and dedicated; he's nothing more than a corpse.
Seeing that everyone had finished chatting, Pain said, "Let's begin."
"Is someone missing? Where did Jue go?"
"He can't come because of something." Pain activated the Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals and began extracting the Chakra's Jinchūriki.
Konoha.
"Intelligence has been received that Takigakure has been attacked, and the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki has been captured. It seems Akatsuki has launched another operation."
"In that case, the Six-Tails is probably in grave danger as well. What did Kirigakure say?"
"As usual, their words were vague, and they were unwilling to get involved. This village has been secretly hiring people from Akatsuki to do missions, so it's unlikely they'll join forces with us."
Tsunade looked worried. Akatsuki's target was the last two Tailed Beast, and the others who were blocking their way had already fallen one after another.
Finally, Konoha will face Akatsuki.
"Sigh, there's nothing we can do about it. After all, it's a place known as the Bloody Mist."
Jiraiya is equally clueless. The Great Toad Sage keeps saying he's the one who will lead the change, but how exactly should this be done? Should he teach Naruto to use the power of the Tailed Beast?
There are quite a few Jinchūriki can perfectly control the power of Tailed Beast, but none of them have been known to change the Shinobi World, so the key point is not in this aspect.
He probably never dreamed that the 'blue-eyed boy playing with the Nine Tailed Beasts ' was referring to Talk no Jutsu (a form of persuasion).
His Talk no Jutsu, when used to its fullest extent, can overcome any difficulty. He can talk powerful enemies to death and make all the Tailed Beast willingly lend him their power.
How terrifying is the power of language?
Perhaps only the Fourth Raikage and Madara are immune to Naruto's 'Word of Power' abilities.
"Judging from the situation, the next target is the Eight-Tails. Let's see how the Kumogakure responds."
"I've already sent a letter to the Raikage, but he hasn't replied. Hmph, what an arrogant fellow." Tsunade was very dissatisfied. If it weren't for the village, she would never have bothered to offer her help in such a cold shoulder.
"Ha... maybe only when we lose our support will we be able to have a calm and peaceful talk."
"You mean we just wait like this?"
"What else can we do? The Five Great Shinobi Villages have fought and fought together for many years, accumulating countless grudges. It's not something that can be let go of so easily; we need a trigger."
I've been thinking about something lately: perhaps Xiao's emergence isn't entirely a bad thing.
"Who knows? The Shinobi World, which had finally calmed down, is about to descend into chaos again. In any case, we must protect the legacy left by our ancestors."
Jiraiya nodded; he and Tsunade, working together, could barely manage the situation.
This is also the main reason why he dares not leave the village easily. Konoha no longer has anyone who can keep order. Tsunade, after all, just a medical ninja.
Her punches are very powerful, but she often misses.
" Tsunade, I'm planning to send Naruto to Mount Myōboku for training."
"You mean...?"
"That's right. Only by learning that technique can we have the power to deal with crises. We can't put all our hopes on the Tailed Beast; those things are unstable."
Jiraiya had already made arrangements; Naruto signed Summoning Contract with Mount Myōboku, which was equivalent to obtaining the key.
"That's good. Time waits for no one, let's make arrangements as soon as possible." Tsunade nodded in agreement.
Taking the opportunity to let Naruto leave the village is a good idea; no one knows if Akatsuki will suddenly come to snatch him away.
Northern Base.
" Lord Orochimaru, according to the information we've received, Akatsuki has already gathered all seven Tailed Beast. Next up should be the Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tails."
"If they succeed, who knows what will happen?"
"Hehe... we'll find out then." Orochimaru licked his lips, his face full of excitement.
"What preparations do we need to make?" Dou asked.
Orochimaru shook his head. "Not for now. We'll find an opportunity when they've gathered Tailed Beast."
"Okay, by the way, Sasuke seems to be developing a powerful Lightning Release Ninjutsu."
"With his talent, it's only a matter of time. Don't worry, I've already found a way to deal with the Sharingan."
"Understood." Kabuto turned and left the room.
"Strange, this body adapts very well to Natural Chakra, so why can't it master Senjutsu? Could it be because its soul is incomplete?"
This matter troubled Orochimaru for a long time. He had already mastered Secret Mind Technique, and should be able to easily control even Senjutsu Chakra.
Looking at my hands, I felt a light, weak sensation.
" The Reaper Death Seal? It seems we still need to resolve this issue."
Tap... tap... tap...
Kabuto walked alone in the dark corridor, a strange light gleaming in his eyes. "Ever since Lord Orochimaru's hands were sealed, his thinking has become much more conservative."
Orochimaru used to love adventure and was curious about Tōu wanting to join in and see what was going on.
Orochimaru is currently prioritizing stability.
"It seems that no matter how powerful a person is, once they lose their power, they become no different from ordinary people. Luckily, I made two preparations, heh heh."
The relationship between Kabuto and Orochimaru is not just a simple superior-subordinate one, but more like a partnership for a shared dream.
This delicate balance is now tilting as Orochimaru's power weakens.
"Senior, you also lack Kekkei Genkai. What role will you play in this impending upheaval?"
This is really something to look forward to!
The Land of Hot Water, the headquarters of the Jashin Cult.
Kikuno Momo entrusted the affairs of the cult to Izumi, and in order to take care of her pregnancy, she usually went to bed early.
I couldn't sleep tonight, tossing and turning, and I kept feeling the baby moving inside me.
"How mischievous! Humph, I wonder where that bastard is having fun."
It's no secret that Izumi likes Itachi. Someone like Itachi is destined for a bad end, and the Uchiha might actually disappear forever.
Having received favors from the Uchiha, Kikuno Momo finally decided, after much deliberation, to preserve the Uchiha bloodline, as a way of giving an explanation.
Undeniably, she was drawn to Aoki Tsuki's formidable strength; it's all about luck.
"My body has been really restless lately. Didn't that guy say it would be fine once I got used to it? I feel like every cell in my body is super active."
Because of her Sharingan, Kikuno Momo's mental power is extremely sharp, and she has also practiced Secret Mind Technique.
The combination of these two factors makes her far more sensitive to her body than the average person.
Thinking of this, Kikuno Momo sat cross-legged and entered a meditative state, but then she opened her eyes wide, her face full of shock.
"What happened? What... what kind of power was that just now?!"
She was just performing Chakra refinement as usual when she discovered that her body was autonomously absorbing a mysterious power from the outside world and fusing it with her own Chakra.
"No, it's there!"
Looking down at her abdomen, she saw a new life breathing, or more precisely, exchanging energy with the outside world through the mother's body.
'Breathing is life, and life is breathing.'
This was something Aoki Tsuki told her personally: everything in the world is an energy field, and breathing is the gateway for the human body to exchange energy with the outside world.
If you cannot deeply understand this statement, you will not be able to truly master Natural Energy.
Therefore, controlling one's breathing is the key to unlocking supernatural powers, thereby building a bridge between matter and spirit, body and the world.
"Phew... don't be nervous, or it will become a natural part of you."
Absorbing Natural Energy is an extremely dangerous thing; she might end up becoming the first pregnant stone golem in the Shinobi World.
That student named 'Ying' has potential in this area. It seems he has been practicing for quite some years, but he is still stuck at the threshold.
"Yue said the best way to control your breathing is through your emotions. Take a deep breath, I want to be moved, I want to love..."
According to science, this step is called quantum manifestation. Breathing should be intentional, sending one's subconscious into the surrounding energy field, which can help realize one's wishes.
The entire coordinated process is achieved by controlling one's breathing.
The prerequisite for manifesting the future is to first fall in love with it. Love is the key to the union of energies. Feel the love in your heart and send signals to the outside world, where the various possibilities of your life are hidden.
It only becomes a reality if you actively tell it; this is known as the observer effect.
Consciousness shapes reality, and breathing connects to consciousness.
"Hoo... exhale... Huh? This power isn't so hard to control after all!"
Kikuno Momo murmured, then, thinking about her own physical condition, she immediately understood.
Her control over spiritual energy is first-rate. Previously limited by Chakra, her Chakra has now increased dramatically, and her body seems to have an inexplicable affinity for Natural Energy, thus fulfilling all the conditions for mastering Natural Energy.
Just when she was about to succeed, her unborn child helped her through the orifice; even God was on her side.
"Perhaps it won't be long before I also possess Senjutsu Chakra."
A week passed quickly.
When the last bit of Chakra of the Seven-Tails was drained, the Jinchūriki fell to the ground and remained motionless.
"Phew... it's finally finished. I can finally get some rest now," Kisame said.
Pain nodded slightly. "Yes, put all other tasks aside for now and focus on preparing to seal the Tailed Beast."
"Speaking of which... next should be the Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tails, right? The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is a brat, so it's easy to deal with him. I've heard that the Eight-Tails is quite formidable."
"Azure Dragon, I'll be heartbroken if you die."
"You should wish me good luck, Kisame."
"Hehe... alright then, I wish you every success."
It has a slightly coercive feel to it.
"You can definitely do it, senior! Yes!" Deidara cheered, pumping his fist in encouragement.
Scorpion was still thinking about his puppet, "Remember, even if you're just clinging to life, you must come back. I'll make good use of you."
"His body is very valuable now, and we really can't waste it," Kakuzu agreed.
Hidan had nothing to say to Aoki Tsuki, whose leader was a sacrifice he had sworn to offer to the Lord Jashin.
Itachi and Aoki Tsuki have conflicting ideologies and have nothing to say to each other.
"Okay, okay, I'll accept all your blessings for now. I have one good point: I like to think the best of others."
I'll just pretend you all genuinely care about me, hahaha... See you later.
Aoki Tsuki waved his hand, no longer wanting to chat with these idiots; they were either lusting after his body or hoping something would happen between him.
Buzz...
As Pain dispelled his Magic Lantern Body Technique, the figures of the others disappeared one by one, leaving only Kakuzu, Hidan, Konan, and Aoki Tsuki in the cave.
" Kakuzu- senpai, if you don't want the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki's corpse, I'll take it back and give it to Sasori."
"Okay, you handle it. We're leaving now." Kakuzu nodded and left the base with Hidan.
As Hidan was leaving, he glanced at his leader, intending to utter a harsh remark, but then he remembered his experience of being abandoned in the desert of the Land of Wind.
'Forget it, it'll be troublesome if they throw me into the sea next time.'
Aoki Tsuki carefully packed the two corpses into a scroll and then asked, " Konan, where do we go next?"
"Let's go back to the village and prepare. The Eight-Tails isn't so easy to catch."
"That makes sense. Let's study the Combination Technique properly."
Konan paused upon hearing this, took a deep breath, and said, "I've been reading that book, ' Icha Icha Paradise,' too. Don't think I don't understand."
The Lady Angel is such an intelligent woman; there are things she didn't realize at the time, but upon closer reflection, she always discovers the problems.
"You're overthinking it. I was talking about the fusion of techniques," Aoki Tsuki retorted.
"Is that so? If you don't explain what kind of Combination Technique you're going to use today, I'll blow you up!"
"No, no, no, let's talk this out. It was just a suggestion. If you don't agree, just forget about it."
Seeing that Aoki Tsuki was serious, he quickly surrendered; the Lady Angel was becoming increasingly difficult to fool.
Konan said sternly, "Hmph, I'll let you off this time, but don't you dare try to take advantage of me with your words again."
A stern warning might work for a couple of days.
"Hey, I promise."
Aoki Tsuki immediately promised not to say anything offensive. This woman had a strong sense of boundaries, unlike Kikuno Momo, who wouldn't get angry even if you suddenly touched her.
If he were to suddenly touch Konan's butt, he would probably be bombarded with Explosive Tag for half an hour.