Chapter 593: Nine-Tails Breaks Out of Prison

"Lian Ye, from now on I'll be counting on you to look after Hashirama."

Xuanwo Mizuto looked at Lian Ye with a hint of apology.

Compared with Gangshou and Shengshu, who often leave the village on missions, Lian Ye, who stays at home basking in the sun, is more than suitable to look after Hashirama.

Besides, he has nothing to do most of the time, and his cooking skills are excellent.

"Alright, Mizuto Ayi," Lian Ye said earnestly, "I'll take good care of Uncle Hashirama for you."

In any case, we won't let Hashirama go hungry; it's just a matter of having an extra pair of chopsticks when meal time comes.

He usually delivers meals to Qianshou Feijian and Orochimaru, so he can just make an extra portion for Uncle Hashirama.

If that doesn't work, just have him eat at the house.

"Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease," Xuanwo Mizuto finally relaxed.

She believes that with Lian Ye around, even without herself, Hashirama can live just fine!

"You and Tuan Cang, look after yourselves; I won't say more, lest you think I'm nagging."

She looked at Lian Ye and the Zhi Cun Tuan Zang behind him, and smiled kindly.

Although she regrets that the two have no plans to marry and have children, she chooses to respect their decision.

Regardless of gender, as long as they like each other, it's fine if they end up together!

Lian Ye and Tuan Cang: "……"

It seems that Mizuto Ayi has kept that old incident in her heart all this time.

Never mind, don't tell her the truth at a time like this.

Otherwise the old lady would worry again about the two never marrying.

"Hashirama... I'm leaving."

A crystal tear slipped from the corner of Xuanwo Mizuto's eye, traveled from cheek to chin, and finally fell onto Hashirama's back of the hand.

Hashirama clenched his wife's hands tightly, unable to suppress the sorrow in his heart.

He had lost his close friend a few years ago, and now he has lost his wife.

From now on in the village, apart from Feijian and Lian Ye, there will be no one else he can talk to.

In the Sealed Space, the Nine-Tails sensed Xuanwo Mizuto's life force rapidly draining, and instead of waiting, it broke through the seal outright.

The raging Nine-Tailed Chakra burst out of Mizuto's body.

Just as the Nine-Tails had just broken the seal, Xuanwo Mizuto's life reached its end; she slowly closed her eyes, her mouth still bearing the calm smile of old.

Lian Ye looked at Mizuto Ayi lying in Uncle Hashirama's arms and couldn't help recalling the scene of their first meeting.

At that time he had just been adopted by Qianshou Feijian, was refining chakra in the courtyard, when Xuanwo Mizuto arrived at the door.

He didn't expect time to pass so quickly; in the blink of an eye, thirty years had gone by.

Perhaps in a few more decades, Qianshou Feijian and Hashirama will also depart from him.

By then, he fears only his good brother Tuan Cang will be with him.

Thinking carefully, it does feel a bit sad.

"Hahaha, I have finally regained my freedom!"

Amid the sorrowful mood, an ill‑timed grin shattered the atmosphere.

The freed Nine-Tails looked up at the sky, laughing loudly, standing out from the silent crowd.

There's no choice; since Madara Uchiha was defeated at Shuukyoku no Tani, Hashirama sealed it inside Xuanwo Mizuto, citing it was "too powerful."

After spending so many years in prison, being released must make it extremely happy.

The Nine-Tails' massive body appeared in the square, quickly drawing the attention of ninjas and villagers.

Then they discovered Xuanwo Mizuto lying in Hashirama's arms.

Although Xuanwo Mizuto rarely appears, the villagers all know of her existence.

The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha Village, the First Hokage's wife, a member of the Uzumaki Clan possessing a Powerful Sealing Technique.

Who wouldn't know?

"Nine-Tails, be quiet," Feijian scolded displeasedly.

It's no surprise it's the Tailed Beast that Madara Uchiha once controlled, showing no discernible perception.

If Lian Ye hadn't released it, I would have already arranged for a jinchuriki to reseal the Nine-Tails.

The Nine-Tails' maniacal laugh was cut off; though a bit annoyed, it sensibly fell silent.

Who let Hashirama and Lian Ye be here?

Since we can't win, let's keep a low profile.

Especially Lian Ye, who can kill Madara Uchiha, must not be provoked.

If we truly anger it, it might end up like the Three-Tails.

Although the Nine-Tails is sealed, from the conversation between Hashirama and Xuanwo Mizuto they learned that the Three-Tails was cut into Blood Mist with a single slash.

At present, the Ninja World has only it and the Three-Tails left.

The Nine-Tails doesn't want to be killed; it'd be so boring if only the Three-Tails remained.

Hmm, it's really just not wanting to experience the pain of death...

Even though a Tailed Beast is a concentration of chakra, theoretically it shouldn't truly die.

But the pain before death is real.

I can't imagine how the Three-Tails felt when it was cut...

"Stay here for now; I'll come find you after I handle things."

Lian Ye gave the Nine-Tails that instruction, then left with Hashirama and the others.

For now, they must first take care of Mizuto Ayi's affairs; the Nine-Tails matter can be dealt with in a few days.

Anyway, that guy has been sealed for so many years, missing a few days doesn't matter.

Madara Uchiha prepared a contingency; he can't let it just walk away.

When the time comes, like the other Tailed Beasts, becoming food for the Outsider Demon Statue will be interesting.

"Hum, you really never took me seriously!"

Nine-Tails watched Lian Ye's departing silhouette and couldn't help muttering inside.

No wonder they're Uchiha's guys, each more arrogant than the last!

Fine, who made me unable to beat them?

Let's just wait a few days.

Thinking that way, Nine-Tails simply lay down on the plaza and closed its eyes to rest.

The funeral was held quickly.

On the day of the funeral, all members of the Uzumaki Clan came to mourn; the Ninja School gave a day off specifically so that the Uzumaki students studying in Konoha could accompany their elders to attend the funeral.

Gangshou knelt before her grandmother's tomb, sobbing uncontrollably, while Lian Ye, Qianshou Feijian and the others watched silently.

Actually, the ninja have grown accustomed to partings of life and death; even when deeply sorrowful inside, most do not show it.

After all, too many comrades have fallen in war.

Over time, everyone got used to it; bluntly speaking, they became numb.

When the funeral ended, Lian Ye returned to the plaza.

Nine-Tails twitched its ears and slowly opened its eyes.

One person and one fox stared at each other, and for a moment neither spoke.

After an unknown amount of time, Nine-Tails finally couldn't hold back and was the first to speak.

"Kid, do you really intend to let me go?!"

These past few days, it was truly worried that Lian Ye might suddenly renege and seal it again.

For several days it wanted to run away outright, but thinking of Lian Ye's great power, it eventually dismissed the idea of escaping.

"Of course I wouldn't let you leave; what would I keep you for in the Village?" Lian Ye said irritably, "Would you build a zoo here so everyone can come see a gigantic fox?"

"Eh? Seems like it might not be impossible!"

"A zoo with a Tailed Beast would probably attract visitors, right?"

Nine-Tails: "……"

Suddenly, it felt that this guy's gaze at it had become off.

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ps: Today I'll update three chapters for everyone; it's been ages since I did this, a long time, ah, thank you thank you!

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