Chapter 465: Was the Three-Tails Killed?

Madara Uchiha still retains a bit of humanity, and he didn't let the severely injured Lian Ye carry out the mission.

During his recovery, he was let to stay in the Underground Space to cook; in the afternoons, when there was nothing to do, he would go up to bask in the sun. Life was rather leisurely and carefree.

The Ninja Alliance kept a strict watch, not even a single fly could get in.

The Five Kage gathered to discuss a plan to protect the Six-Tails Jinchuriki.

"Fourth Mizukage, why haven't we seen your village's Three-Tails Jinchuriki?"

Second Kazekage, taking advantage of a break in the meeting, voiced the question on his mind.

He has been here for so many days, yet he still hasn't seen any trace of the Three-Tails Jinchuriki.

That inevitably sparked his curiosity.

The other Kage, upon hearing this, turned their gazes toward the Fourth Mizukage opposite them.

This question was likewise their puzzlement.

Logically, both jinchuriki of Kirigakure Village should be protected; neither may encounter danger!

Especially after learning that Madara Uchiha is gathering Tailed Beasts to implement the "Moon's Eye" plan.

They must not lose even a single Tailed Beast!

And Kirigakure Village, possessing two Tailed Beasts simultaneously, will surely be targeted by that mysterious person!

Facing the probing gazes of the crowd, a hint of panic flashed across the Fourth Mizukage's face, but he quickly composed himself and, feigning composure, said:

"I have hidden the Three-Tails Jinchuriki in an extremely concealed location; you need not inquire further, just ensure the Six-Tails Jinchuriki is well protected!"

To prevent panic, the disappearance of the Three-Tails should remain unknown to them.

Hearing this, the four Kage stared at each other; just as they were about to continue questioning, the Fourth Mizukage hurriedly shifted the subject.

"Third Hokage, you must safeguard your Nine-Tails Jinchuriki impeccably; any slip must be avoided. The Ninja World now has only three Tailed Beasts left; we must not let Madara Uchiha's plan succeed!"

"I understand; the teacher has already returned to the village to make arrangements," Zhi Cun Tuan Zang said with a solemn expression.

On the day Lian Ye departed, Qianshou Feijian returned to the village.

Since he knows Madara Uchiha's purpose for gathering Tailed Beasts, he will surely rush back to inform his elder brother and elder sister-in-law.

Even with Lian Ye, the Double Agent, present, who can guarantee no mishaps will occur?

That guy Madara Uchiha is treacherous and cunning; he may have already seen through Lian Ye's concealment.

He just hasn't shown it.

The kid's acting has never been great; being spotted by Madara is a very normal occurrence.

He must personally return to the village to protect his elder sister-in-law.

……

After the Fourth Mizukage's interruption, the others ceased discussing the Three-Tails matter.

Since it concerns the future of the Ninja World, they trust the Mizukage won't joke about such matters.

They then discussed how to deal with the mysterious person and the Madara Uchiha lurking behind the scenes!

Konoha Village, Senju Clan Land.

"Elder brother, Madara Uchiha has already begun executing the 'Moon's Eye' plan!" Qianshou Feijian repeated the words Lian Ye said in the Water Country.

So Madara Uchiha's secret capture of Tailed Beasts was to realize the 'Moon's Eye' plan!

Hearing Feijian's explanation, Senju Hashirama instantly understood and murmured softly.

"No wonder Madara wanted Lian Ye to capture the Three-Tails back then."

"What?!" Qianshou Feijian suddenly raised his voice, asking in disbelief: "Did Lian Ye capture the Three-Tails?!"

If that's true, doesn't that mean Kirigakure Village now has only one Six-Tails?

No wonder he didn't see any trace of the Three-Tails Jinchuriki in Kirigakure Village.

At the time they thought the Mizukage had hidden it, but it turned out it had already been taken!

Damn, such an important matter—why didn't the Mizukage say anything!

"Back then Lian Ye, for some unknown reason, awakened the Kaleidoscope Sharingan, then went to show us off, and Madara assigned him to capture a Tailed Beast..."

Senju Hashirama roughly recounted what had happened then.

Qianshou Feijian: "……"

The kid actually used that incident to leave Konoha and go brag to Madara.

Seems their relationship was quite good!

Looks like he truly can't let that inherently evil Madara Uchiha off the hook.

He even lured Lian Ye, just after awakening the Kaleidoscope Sharingan, to capture a Tailed Beast...

Just as he was about to kill Madara, Hashirama added another sentence.

"But the Three-Tails was killed by Madara."

Qianshou Feijian: "???"

Three-Tails... was... killed by Madara...?!

Even he, famed for his intelligence, was momentarily at a loss.

He couldn't understand why the elaborate capture of the Three-Tails ended with its death?

What is Madara after?

Or perhaps the premise of executing the 'Moon's Eye' plan is to kill all Tailed Beasts?

While he was rambling, Senju Hashirama finally clarified.

"Lian Ye, using the Kaleidoscope Sharingan's Genjutsu, forcibly forged a Spirit Summoning Contract with the Three-Tails; just as he summoned the Three-Tails, we were hit head‑on by a Tailed Beast Orb."

Recalling that perilous moment, he said with a look of emotion.

"If Madara hadn't promptly activated Susanoo to block, we would all have died there..."

The rest of the process was simple; Madara Uchiha, in a rage, slaughtered the Three‑Tails.

They still don't understand why a Tailed Beast Orb had condensed in the Three‑Tails' mouth.

Qianshou Feijian, having heard the full backstory, wore a strangely solemn expression.

Feijian is not sure whether Madara Uchiha killed the Three‑Tails deliberately or simply was blinded by anger.

Lian Ye's disclosed information was too scant; he didn't clarify what the Tailed Beast is needed for.

Two possibilities lie before Feijian: either Madara Uchiha needs to collect all Tailed Beasts, or he needs to kill all Tailed Beasts.

Regardless of which, the last two Tailed Beasts must be well protected!

"Big brother, did Madara Uchiha ever tell you what he's doing with the captured Tailed Beast?" Qianshou Feijian wanted to learn the truth from big brother's mouth.

They have lived together for over a decade, so they should be able to discern the plan's steps from bits of conversation.

Even a tiny fragment would be fine!

Unfortunately, that disappointed Feijian.

Only Senju Hashirama shook his head and said with a wry smile.

"Madara Uchiha never discussed the details of the 'Moon's Eye' plan with me; he only told me its ultimate effect, that everyone in the Ninja World would be immersed in the Genjutsu World, living a happy and blissful life from then on."

Qianshou Feijian sighed helplessly.

He already knew that Madara Uchiha would not tell big brother the full details of the plan.

The reason, he thought, was fear that big brother would cause trouble.

Now it's completely unclear what Madara Uchiha is doing with the captured Tailed Beast, and the only one who knows the truth, Lian Ye, is not by his side.

We can only take it one step at a time; first protect big sister‑in‑law.

Anyway, Kirigakure Village has thousands of Ninja Alliance troops, and with Lian Ye as an inside agent, Madara Uchiha can't hope to assemble the Nine Tailed Beasts in a short time.

Qianshou Feijian instantly saw that Lian Ye was deliberately holding back in battle; otherwise he couldn't have been ambushed and severely injured.

It seems that kid also doesn't want Madara Uchiha to gather all the Tailed Beasts.

For now, hope can only be placed on Lian Ye.