Chapter 376: 376. Chapter 368: The Invitation Has Been Delivered, Hurry Up and Come to Me

376. Chapter 368: The Invitation Has Been Delivered, Hurry Up and Come to Me

"Tailed Beast lives are lives too. I've been working for 72 hours straight. That bald guy is simply not human!"

"I'm about the same. Humans should all die!"

"Beasts~ Beasts!"

"Old man, please open your eyes!"

Night fell, and it was time for the Tailed Beasts' daily small meeting. Nine figures sat in a circle, sparing no effort to complain about the troublesome things that had happened recently.

Except for a certain increasingly round fat fox, the other Tailed Beasts exuded an aura of decadence, with the word "class" written in large letters on their ferocious beast heads.

"Stinky fox, why haven't I seen you come out to stroll lately?"

Shukaku, who was much thinner than before, had a round face that was now just skin. His copper-coin-like eyes searched for the Nine-Tails, who was sleeping peacefully in the corner. Looking at the other's shiny fur, he felt very unbalanced in his heart.

"Hmph~"

The Nine-Tails half-closed its eyes, not wanting to pay attention to a beast of burden like Shukaku at all. It was different from these guys who worked hard; it was born with a life of luxury~

"You!"

Seeing the disdain in the Nine-Tails' eyes, Shukaku was so angry that his shriveled tail behind him swung wildly, and his sharp teeth ground together with a creaking sound.

"Alright, alright, at a time like this, let's not have infighting, meow?"

The Two-Tails, lying on the ground, stretched a big stretch, stood up elegantly, licked the meat pad in its palm, and spoke to dissuade them.

"Hmph! It looks like you and Gyuki are living quite well. You haven't become dogs for humans, have you?"

Shukaku curled his lips and spoke to the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails with sarcasm. When he said "dog," his eyes were fixed on the Nine-Tails.

"You're looking for death!"

The Two-Tails' fur exploded upon hearing this. Although what the other said was true, Shukaku's remarks made it lose face, so it immediately stretched out its claws, wanting to slap the One-Tail's stinky mouth.

"Matatabi, don't be angry. It doesn't know our current situation, so it's understandable for it to say that."

A thick tentacle blocked in front of the Two-Tails. The Eight-Tails, which had been silent, shook its huge ox head and said in a dull voice.

"What situation? Isn't it just yielding to humans in exchange for a little freedom?"

In the darkness, a voice of resentment sounded, and then two groups of Tailed Beasts walked out: the Three-Tails and Six-Tails, and the Four-Tails and Five-Tails. They were all listless, as if their chakra had been sucked dry.

"We just feel that humans aren't without their merits."

Seeing the weakness of the few Tailed Beasts, Gyuki frowned and defended them.

"They are just a bunch of greedy parasites, there isn't a single redeeming quality about them!"

The Four-Tails gritted its teeth, and the resentment in its voice could be felt by the Tailed Beasts in the field from afar.

Looking at its previously muscular body, which was now shriveled to just skin and bones, Gyuki, who was also a muscle lover, couldn't help but feel terrified in his heart.

"What on earth have you encountered?"

"Humans are all trash!"

"Is it really not that hard to get along with humans?"

The Seven-Tails, whose presence wasn't high, looked at the Tailed Beasts who were clearly in two camps.

It got along quite harmoniously with its host and was regarded as a god by Kakuzu, Chomei, and didn't have its chakra ruthlessly squeezed like the Four-Tails and the others.

"Huh? Chomei, you really are a traitor too. I thought you were just framed by humans!"

The Five-Tails, Kokuo, had its four hooves trembling slightly. Once self-proclaimed as the number one speedster among the Tailed Beasts, it was now struggling even to stand, and the steam emitted from its body wasn't as hot as before.

With this, the Tailed Beasts were divided into two camps. One side was the resistance faction led by the One-Tail, with members Shukaku, Isobu, Son Goku, Kokuo, and Saiken. Even if these Tailed Beasts were squeezed into medicine dregs by their hosts, they still refused to communicate with the knights.

The other side was the "lying flat" faction led by the Nine-Tails, with members Matatabi, Chomei, Gyuki, and Kurama. Due to various unavoidable reasons, they chose to reach a consensus with their hosts and were willing to communicate and fight with them.

Except for the Nine-Tails; it had no choice but to obey.

"Traitors!"

"We are just remembering the old man's words~"

"Tap... tap... tap..."

Both sides refused to give in, and it looked like it was about to escalate into physical conflict. But at this moment, a crisp sound of footsteps echoed clearly throughout the Tailed Beast chat room. The Tailed Beasts were shocked and moved their eyes in unison.

"It seems that the resentment between you is very deep~"

In the darkness, a red and blue figure slowly paced out, two rose-red compound eyes exuding a visible look of mockery.

"How did you get in?"

The Tailed Beasts looked at the human who had suddenly broken into their private chat group and opened their mouths in surprise.

"Sashiburi (Long time no see). It looks like your living conditions recently are a bit worrying, aren't they?"

Uchiha Gin, transformed into the Wangliang Knight, followed the network cable and easily smuggled into the space where the Tailed Beasts often chatted. After looking around, his gaze fell on the Tailed Beasts led by Shukaku.

"Isn't it all because of you, you bastard!"

Shukaku gritted his teeth, his small eyes full of resentment. If it weren't for this human, how could he have been sealed into a card and squeezed by that bald guy?

"If you're not as good as others, why not admit defeat?"

Uchiha Gin shook his head. Looking at Shukaku, who was thin to such a miserable state, he, full of love, chose to forgive the other's insolence.

"I want to eat you alive!"

"Shukaku, don't! You're not his opponent!"

Kokuo, who still had a bit of a brain, immediately pulled the furious Shukaku and dragged him to the side, his huge eyes filled with suspicion.

"You appeared at this juncture, it wouldn't just be to come and laugh at us, would it?"

Uchiha Gin looked at Kokuo, whose expression had become a bit more human, with slight surprise. It seemed that these Tailed Beasts who were unwilling to communicate hadn't learned nothing from humans.

"That is natural."

Uchiha Gin nodded lightly, and his gaze moved to the Nine-Tails' side.

"You guys are quite spirited. It seems you haven't enjoyed much luxury lately?"

"Ah, yes, yes, yes, yes. It's all thanks to Brother Decade's support~"

Chomei, who had seen Uchiha Gin's power, took the lead in expressing his stance, nodding like a garlic masher.

"Pass tea to the big boss!"

"Welcome Brother Decade to inspect the work!"

The Two-Tails and Eight-Tails also immediately transformed into lackeys, diligently acting like senior bootlickers. Only the Nine-Tails shrank there stiffly, choosing to ignore Uchiha Gin.

The Nine-Tails was the only one among these Tailed Beasts who hadn't had deep communication with Uchiha Gin. The other eight had once had their tails cut or chakra plucked by a certain shameless curly-haired man. The psychological shadow couldn't be said to be big; it could only be said to be unforgettable for life.

And the Nine-Tails was relatively lucky; it was released by Senju Hashirama in advance, escaping the punishment of tail-cutting, and was later sealed directly by Uchiha Madara.

Although it saw this curly-haired man often, it really hadn't met any of Uchiha Gin's other avatars.

"Yo~ Nine-Tails, how is my cousin doing lately?"

"Quite busy."

Facing Uchiha Gin's inquiry, the Nine-Tails thought for a while and decided to give him some face, then opened its mouth to answer.

"Sigh, busy is good~"

Uchiha Gin, like a lonely old man, felt sad for a moment, then leaped into the field.

In the eyes of both sides of the Tailed Beasts, whether resentful or fearful, he spoke slowly, his voice deep and sexy.

"Do you want freedom? If you want it, I can give it to you. Go fight! I will bestow true freedom upon the final winner!"

"..."

As Uchiha Gin's words fell, the whole space fell into a long period of silence. All the Tailed Beasts looked at each other, as if wondering if they had misheard something.

"Human, what do you mean by that?"

Unable to suppress the suspicion in his heart, Shukaku asked in a muffled voice.

"No need for me to say more. You will understand in a while."

Uchiha Gin played a riddle, and his body began to become ethereal. At the last moment before disappearing, he added another sentence.

"There is only one chance. You must grasp it well~"

With Uchiha Gin's departure, the Tailed Beasts in the chat room had no desire to continue communicating and went offline one after another. Before long, all the beasts' avatars turned gray and white.

"Next, it's time to send the invitations."

At home, Uchiha Gin, lying on the sofa, slowly opened his eyes, his scarlet eyes filled with a faint, profound power.

That night, at almost the same moment, a black envelope with gold edges appeared out of thin air in front of all the knights in the Ninja World.

"This is?"

The knights looked at the envelope in front of them, which emitted an inexplicable attraction. Their bodies uncontrollably picked it up. A sentence written on the front of the envelope made them frown at the same time.

【Those who become knights will bear the fate of being unable to escape battle.】

Land of Wind.

"Reto-sama, I may have to leave for a while."

Shamon, who was over fifty, had traces of wind and sand erosion on his weathered face. He held the slightly worn driver in his hand and spoke to the white-haired former Kazekage.

"Shamon, you are the Kazekage. Some things don't need to be done by yourself. Let Chiyo and the others go. Don't underestimate them~"

Thinking Shamon was taking on a high-difficulty mission again, Reto, as usual, gave his old-fashioned advice.

"The next era belongs to Chiyo and the others. I just want to fight one last time... for the Land of Wind."

After saying a string of inexplicable words, Shamon put on his windproof cloak and resolutely dived into the fierce yellow sand. The footprints he left behind were covered by the wind and sand in the blink of an eye.

"Reto-sama! Something terrible has happened!"

Not long after Shamon left, Chiyo, in a hurry, broke in, holding a black envelope that had already been opened, her beautiful eyes full of worry.

"Chiyo, as a dignified Kazekage candidate, how can you be so fussed?"

Reto, who was drinking tea, frowned. Looking at Chiyo, whose childish behavior was so different from her mature figure, his tone carried a look of severity.

"Reto-grandfather, forget about that for now. Look at this letter!"

"What is it? You... Nani!!!"

Reto took the envelope handed over by Chiyo with an unhappy face and pulled out the letter inside. His gaze swept over it casually, and his gray-white pupils instantly dilated.

"Go! Chase your teacher back!"

"Yes!"

Land of Water.

Hidden Mist Village, Mizukage's office.

"Senior brother, you received this letter too?"

Gui, with long black hair, pulled a black envelope with gold edges from his bosom and placed it on the desk of the current Mizukage, Hozuki Gengetsu.

"Sure enough, everyone received it."

Hearing this, Hozuki Gengetsu, the Second Mizukage, who was supporting his chin with both hands and thinking with his eyes closed, slowly opened his eyes. His gloomy gaze fell on the envelope in front of him, and then he took out an identical envelope from the drawer.

"What do you plan to do?"

"Hmph~ Not to mention that so-called wish, it just so happens to be an opportunity to make a clean break with that bandaged man!"

Recalling the signature at the end of the letter, a complex look flashed in Hozuki Gengetsu's eyes, and then he revealed a ferocious smile.

"However..."

A look of worry appeared on Gui's face. Hozuki Gengetsu was now the Second Mizukage and the pillar of the village. If he encountered any accidents, the Hidden Mist Village would be leaderless, and those restless Kekkei Genkai families would definitely not let go of this excellent opportunity.

"Do you think I will lose?"

Hozuki Gengetsu's expression became fierce, his browless face looking very menacing.

"No. Since that's the case, I will go too, to provide support."

Although the letter said it was an individual battle, it didn't forbid private teaming up.

"Rest assured, I'll carry you. When the time comes to make a wish, I'll allow you to make suggestions~"

With his junior brother's help, Hozuki Gengetsu felt a bit more confident and immediately smiled as he patted Gui on the shoulder, making a promise.

"No need, just don't die."

Land of Earth.

In the secret room behind the Hidden Rock Village.

Mu, the Second Tsuchikage, wrapped in bandages, sat under the eaves, holding the black envelope in his hand, a faint light flickering in his eyes.

"I'm here, Teacher!"

A short figure descended from the sky. Ohnoki, a young man like a small potato, landed in front of Mu. Time had given him a weathered face, but had forgotten to give him the corresponding height, so at nearly thirty, he was still less than 1.4 meters tall.

"That is..."

After landing, Ohnoki saw the black envelope in Mu's arms, and his eyes instantly widened to the size of copper bells.

"It looks like you received it too."

Mu looked at his disciple's surprised expression and immediately guessed the general idea.

"So it wasn't a prank..."

Ohnoki was stunned for a moment, then took out an identical envelope from behind him with a complex expression.

After getting this letter last night, he didn't take the content seriously, thinking it was a prank played by a child named Zi.

"What do you think we should do?"

Mu played with the envelope in his hand, his voice very hoarse due to his scalded throat.

"We can't go!"

Ohnoki didn't believe in any wish coming true; it wouldn't necessarily work even if used to deceive a three-year-old child.

"Aren't you worried about losing your knight qualification?"

"Hmph~ This Four-Tails was something I took down with my own ability."

Regarding the punishment for absence mentioned in the letter, Ohnoki naturally scoffed at it. The power of the Four-Tails was already his possession, and he didn't believe anyone could snatch it away.

"Sigh... when the time comes, you should still go with me."

Looking at his arrogant disciple, Mu looked down at the signature at the end of the letter and shook his head with a complex expression.

"No, Teacher, this is clearly a scam!"

"Even if it's a scam, we have to go and confirm it."

Land of Lightning.

"Brother, can we win?"

Ginkaku held the letter in his hand with a painful expression and asked Kinkaku, who was working hard to exercise his muscles.

"Thump!"

"Since it's an invitation from Mr. Gin, we must support it."

Casually throwing the thousand-jin barbell to the ground, Kinkaku wiped the bean-sized sweat from his forehead, full of fighting spirit.

"Let those guys see the capacity of our brothers!"

"Beast God, can we choose to abstain?"

Kakuzu, with a melancholy expression, sat in the safe house he had prepared, carefully picking at the gold paint on the black envelope while asking Chomei, the Seven-Tails, for advice.

"Is there that option?"

Chomei, who had already received the notice, naturally knew that this battle couldn't be avoided.

"That's true."

After collecting the gold powder, Kakuzu sighed, his green-glowing pupils full of helplessness.

"Unless you win, the effort and return are completely disproportionate!" (End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 377 =====