Chapter 114: Nine-Tails: Are You My Father? (Ten‑Thousand‑Word Chapter)

"Yuzhi, what's this?"

Just as Yuzhi and Hikari were involuntarily recalling everything from last night, Watergate, accompanied by the Third Hokage, two advisors, and a group of ANBU, had already rushed into this canyon.

They had originally been holding a meeting, discussing everything that happened last night.

After all, that damned mysterious Uchiha who attacked the Leaf Village had appeared and even took the dragon vein chakra; they had to take this matter seriously no matter what.

But while they were halfway through their discussion, pondering how to inform the people of the Hidden Sand Village, they suddenly felt an extremely chilling burst of chakra erupt.

It's no wonder Watergate and his group are now like startled birds; after all, in the past year or two they've encountered far too many aggravating incidents.

Upon sensing something was wrong, they immediately used the Flying Thunder God to rush over together.

However, when they saw from afar a chakra giant towering seventy meters high, as if the Nine-Tails at night were unleashing boundless power, they were momentarily stunned.

And when they arrived at the scene and saw Yuzhi and the other two, they could basically confirm many things.

But as the Hokage, Watergate couldn't help but ask.

"Apologies, Lord Hokage, I was just briefly testing my abilities earlier."

After all, from that perspective, they're all comrades.

If it weren't for the fact that they've watched this person grow up, they couldn't help making some 'reasonable inferences'.

But changing the perspective, the stronger this kid gets, the better!

Yuzhi isn't hiding much; the Leaf Village truly feels like his home now, and he'll say everything he can say.

Yuzhi froze for a moment; from their tone it seemed Watergate had run into the real Obito again last night?

Thinking of that, Yuzhi felt somewhat nervous.

He had the Flying Thunder God scroll anyway; should he study it properly?

Otherwise, if that guy goes somewhere else sometimes, Yuzhi wouldn't be able to follow, which would be bad.

"And Watergate also told us he seems to have discovered another ability of that guy.

It's just that I'm researching Susanoo, and that seal is within the Land of Wind, so I took no action.

If an angry Watergate were to encounter an injured Obito, Yuzhi wouldn't dare imagine the consequences.

"Yuzhi, although the progress is cause for joy, I still hope you consider yourself more."

"I understand. My goal is the Hokage; since I haven't achieved that dream yet, I will of course cherish my eyes."

Although not as great as Madara Uchiha of old, this kid is increasingly resembling Madara Uchiha!

The Third Hokage glanced at his two old friends, then spoke.

That would allow one to become stronger in a short time, whether in speed, strength, or combat awareness.

Simple?

A little commotion?

Recalling that massive being before, and thinking of the Nine-Tails' tragic state back then, Watergate was momentarily speechless.

Is this guy shouting 'catch the thief' a bit too clever? What about that fluctuation—aren't you aware of it?

Zhuanxin Xiaochun also nodded; with the Third's meaning now clear, all she had to do was cooperate.

"What!"

Most importantly, the combat power displayed by Yuzhi and Obito is completely different.

Zhuanxin Xiaochun and Mizuto Monen nodded at this, though both felt a bit uneasy.

"I wonder whether the Hokage is aware of this?"

He was using Obito's ability, wearing Obito's clothes, and then beat Obito up.

Then he turned his head and pretended Obito hammered Watergate, and disgusted him a bit.

Yuzhi put on a surprised expression, which left Hikari speechless.

The Third Hokage thought for a moment, then gestured to the surrounding ANBU; once they dispersed, he whispered.

"Tsunade's research has only just begun; the Sharingan issue is too complex, you must also cherish your eyes."

He let out a light hum; Hikari was now pondering a question.

"The Flying Thunder God seal you sensed was triggered by someone stealing powers that could endanger the ninja world.

"By the way, Lord Hokage, last night I seemed to sense a fluctuation in the Flying Thunder God.

"A second ability?"

"Exactly, that guy."

Yuzhi smiled, but he noticed Watergate's face was a bit awkward, and the Third Hokage and the others also twitched their mouths; he immediately changed the subject.

Even the eye techniques are like that, but over time that guy will weaken.

Aside from the Uchiha Mirror, when have they ever cared so much about an Uchiha before?

Especially since this guy also wields the eyes that give their teachers headaches; one can only say the changes of the era are truly astonishing.

"You are of the Uchiha, so I think you should understand better than us."

"This..."

Watergate, hearing that, couldn't help but glance at the Third; Hikari almost rolled his eyes beside them.

"Yuzhi, indeed some big events happened last night."

"I unintentionally caused a bit of commotion; please forgive me all."

That guy, I think you know him very well—he's the one who originally attacked the Leaf Village and released the Nine-Tails!

What's even more speechless are the Third Hokage and his two old classmates; they know the strength of Susanoo even better.

If that gets exposed, it would be troublesome.

But now it seems he doesn't need to worry about that issue, because the people in front of him seem to have already found a reason.

This made him somewhat reflective; Obito seems to have the potential to become Danzo.

Anyway, they all want to be Hokage, Pot Shadow, aren't they all just shadows?

"It might be possible, because the Mangekyou Sharingan's abilities are ever‑changing, and no one can say exactly what it is."

Yuzhi immediately followed Zhuan Qin Xiaochun's suggestion and spoke, his expression also turning serious.

"If that's the case, then this guy's situation becomes somewhat complicated, because no one knows exactly what state he's in."

"Indeed, that guy is becoming more dangerous, and he has also acquired power that threatens the ninja world."

Minato's face didn't look good; after pondering for a moment, he continued in a low voice.

"I plan to contact the Wind Country and inform them of this matter.

Although this may raise some diplomatic issues, that guy is simply too dangerous.

Yuzhi, I wonder how you see it."

"My view?"

Yuzhi, of course, expected such a question; the Third Hokage had the ANBU avoid it and said this important matter in front of them.

He also revealed the diplomatic issue with the Wind Country, which already indicates—letting them take part in more Leaf Village decisions!

Yuzhi naturally gave no evasion; moreover, there was no need to evade at all!

"I think we really should inform the Wind Country; that guy is too extreme and too dangerous."

Yuzhi thought for a moment before speaking slowly, though a faint smile lingered on his face.

"He could attack senior Kushina, and even cause trouble in the Wind Country; what if his next move is against the One‑Tail?

And besides, we're an 'Alliance', so we should at least give a warning."

Pot, hold steady, Obito!

"But if we do that…"

Mizuto Monen frowned; he didn't want to deal with the Sand Village people at all.

It's true they're an alliance, but everyone knows an alliance is unreliable.

Hold on, alliance?

In an instant, he seemed to recall something.

Not only him, Minato, the Third Hokage, and Zhuan Qin Xiaochun were all startled.

Yeah, they're an alliance!

Strictly speaking, even if they're allies, a village's shadow can't freely go to another allied village, but

"As allies, helping the Sand Village avoid trouble is indeed reasonable."

The Third Hokage stroked his chin and said very seriously.

"And he's the one who actually caused real harm to the Sand Village; as allies, it's only natural for us to do something about it."

Zhuan Qin Xiaochun and Mizuto Monen both nodded simultaneously, and at that moment they seemed enlightened.

"And not only the Sand Village; we should also warn the other villages."

Yuzhi spoke again, his smile growing brighter.

"I don't know what was lost, but based on everyone's statements it must be something extremely serious.

In that case, warning the major villages is indeed necessary.

After all, whether it's the Sand Village or that guy, both put everyone in a difficult spot."

Yuzhi's words instantly lit up everyone's eyes.

Even if Yuzhi hadn't spoken, their own reasoning could have arrived at a solution.

But with Yuzhi's reminder, they could solve the problem faster and better, so they were naturally pleased.

Moreover, they had already decided; could Yuzhi's adaptation make them unhappy?

And Yuzhi was even happier, because he knew one thing—

Obito, from now on, will probably be truly unlucky. —

"W‑what are you saying?"

In the Rain Country, Nagato stared bewilderedly at Xiao Nan before him; she seemed not to have fully reacted yet.

Last night Xiao Nan used some special means to tell him about matters related to the Sand Village's 'Resurrection Technique'.

She also sternly warned him to be extremely careful, especially about that 'Madara Uchiha'.

Because time was short, Xiao Nan didn't write many details, but even this information alone was enough to make Nagato nervous.

That night he prepared to set out with Heavenly Path Pain, but unexpectedly, the 'Madara Uchiha' soon brought Xiao Nan back.

Not only Xiao Nan, but also their newly recruited member Red Sand Scorpion returned as well.

However, after returning, Xiao Nan seemed very odd; she didn't mention anything and even hinted that Nagato should stay silent.

Such an abnormal action left Nagato baffled; even after the 'Madara Uchiha' left, Xiao Nan remained silent.

Until this morning, after the 'Madara Uchiha' had left, she finally narrated the events calmly.

And all this completely upended Nagato's understanding!

"Two Madara Uchihas—one real, one fake?"

"Exactly."

"We've been dealing with the fake all along, and you only unexpectedly encountered the real one last night?"

"Yes, it's surprising, but that's the fact."

Xiao Nan nodded, looking at a Nagato whose face seemed somewhat unable to accept it, and she felt helpless as well.

If it were truly encountered, hearing such a thing would make her think someone was joking with her!

"And that guy's strength really can't be matched by a fake; Nagato, I don't want to discourage you, but…"

But what? Xiao Nan couldn't continue, and Nagato fell even more silent.

He naturally trusts Xiao Nan, but the crucial issue is that he may not be able to counter the counterfeit's abilities!

Now an even more terrifying genuine one has emerged; can they still get away from these people?

"That Xie"

After a long while, Nagato finally opened his mouth and asked.

"He also witnessed those two, and can prove that those two are completely different."

Xiao Nan understood Nagato's meaning, nodded helplessly and replied.

"."

Nagato suddenly felt a bit despondent; this problem is no longer just a matter of life and death, it's basically giving no way out!

It's just that Nagato still can't figure it out; despite your damn strength, why the damn, with your strength, would you employ a rat to replace yourself?

Could it really be as Xiao Nan thought, that you're worried about being recognized, so you did this?

That's unreasonable!

"But Nagato, perhaps it's better if we don't overthink it."

Just as Nagato was most depressed, Xiao Nan's voice suddenly sounded again.

"I suspect he let that counterfeit get in touch with us, probably for two reasons.

One is that he's afraid of being too flamboyant and getting recognized; that counterfeit told us he is Madara Uchiha, did we ever believe him?"

Nagato shook his head; although he hesitated a bit, he truly didn't believe it.

"That's right; we don't trust that guy, but last night that person, after I saw him act, I really had a thought."

Xiao Nan sighed and continued.

"I'm afraid this guy is truly Madara Uchiha; not only me, even Xie is speculating in this direction."

"The gap between the two is enormous, and we both know the issue between Madara Uchiha and Leaf Village, so."

"Is he evading Leaf Village?"

Nagato instantly understood Xiao Nan's meaning; this also makes sense.

Leaf Village is not easy to deal with, especially since there are many powerful Uchiha Clan members in Leaf Village.

Even if Madara Uchiha is extremely strong, he'd still fear being targeted by a village, right?

"Besides that, he probably does have many personal matters to attend to."

Xiao Nan nodded and lowered her voice.

"He seems to be gathering various ninjutsu, such as the resurrection technique you and I mentioned."

His energy is probably all focused on that, which is why he needs that counterfeit to act in his place.

However, judging from everything last night, his thinking actually doesn't align with that counterfeit's.

"He doesn't care that we obtain this resurrection technique, but that counterfeit—"

Xiao Nan was so nervous last night precisely because of the concerns arising from that counterfeit's actions.

When Mi Yan was alive, the counterfeit couldn't reach Nagato at all, let alone persuade Nagato to side with him.

But with Mi Yan's death, everything changed as can be guessed, so the counterfeit absolutely would not allow Mi Yan to be resurrected!

However, the way that person acted last night, and his logical thinking, were completely different from the counterfeit's.

He doesn't worry about Mi Yan at all; he openly let Xiao Nan access the resurrection technique, and even calmly gave the newly met Xie a direction.

That confidence and composure, that demeanor, are enough to prove many things.

"Probably, even if Mi Yan were alive, he wouldn't care; he might even use another method to make Mi Yan believe him,"

Although Xiao Nan doesn't think the genuine 'Madara Uchiha' is a good person, he is definitely more trustworthy than that counterfeit!

"I think, from now on we must try to distinguish who the real 'Madara Uchiha' is."

Thinking of this, Xiao Nan softly said.

"Only by contacting the real 'Madara Uchiha' can we obtain more information.

Only then can we discern more valuable things from it, and understand what their true purpose is!"

"The real Madara Uchiha"

Nagato heard this and couldn't help but murmur.

"Their true purpose, and the resurrection technique?"

After a while, he finally nodded seriously.

Indeed, if they didn't know the genuine existed, they'd have to pinch their noses and deal with the counterfeit.

But now it's different, so they don't need to force themselves!

Although Nagato felt somewhat inexplicable, because he hadn't prepared the plan to resurrect Mi Yan now.

He knows he has taken a path that completely goes against Mi Yan's will; he hopes that when world peace comes, the cycle of reincarnation will naturally bring Mi Yan back to life.

He would use his own death to awaken Mi Yan, letting Mi Yan see this clean, peace-built world!

Nevertheless, the necessary preparations must still be made; any remaining issues can be discussed later.

"The real Madara Uchiha? I actually have some expectations!"

Nagato thought complexly, but at this moment he also made a decision—

"You guy, I never expected your nerve to be this thick."

Walking on Konoha Main Street, Hikari looked at the hand that was holding hers, then cast a glance at Shizui behind her, whose head was tilted and not looking this way at all, and she suddenly felt a bit unable to hold herself back.

Yuzhi smiled, completely indifferent to who Hikari actually was—whether it was the exchange he just had with Minato and the others, or his current actions.

A girl's thoughts are always a bit more complicated than a boy's, and her skin is also thinner.

Even a girl who loves and hates boldly can sometimes get caught up in various emotions.

And Yuzhi knows that at this moment one must be thick‑skinned, otherwise opportunities will slip away for nothing.

Need to be a bit thicker, otherwise many things can't be dealt with.

Yuzhi smiled indifferently and then continued speaking.

"Besides, there will be plenty of such things in the future, and you also need to take part; what's wrong with getting used to it early?"

When Minato and the others left, they specifically told Yuzhi and the two others, hoping that the three of them could later participate in Leaf Village's "High-Level Ninja Meeting".

The High-Level Ninja Meeting already counts as a very high-level meeting in Leaf Village, because it can formulate many plans and policies for Leaf Village and even decide some matters.

Those who can attend such a meeting are without exception Leaf Village's meritorious individuals, people with influence, and truly those with decision-making ability.

Such a meeting, the Uchiha clan can certainly participate, but Uchiha Fugaku basically has no speaking rights in such meetings, and sometimes he isn't even notified.

Over time, the Uchiha clan themselves also became indifferent.

After Uchiha Fugaku and them died, the Uchiha clan had no suitable personnel, so this matter was temporarily put aside.

As for later, although Yuzhi kept improving and gradually gained this qualification, Minato and the others couldn't know the true situation inside the Uchiha clan.

They also worried that directly letting Yuzhi come might cause some bad influence.

And after Yuzhi and them displayed three pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan, they could basically confirm that Yuzhi's coming would be absolutely fine.

Even if those three pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan have a bad relationship with them, they would still hold their nose and let them in.

Just letting people in is easy, but doing so is also dividing others' cake; weighing pros and cons is something that must be considered.

Moreover, Yuzhi has never passed on the clan leader or department head positions, so besides Minato, others argue that no adjustments should be made temporarily.

But today, even the Third Hokage can't hold back, not giving the Uchiha people even a bit more.

Yuzhi and them have no objections, but one can't guarantee that others won't have objections!

"High-Level Ninja Meeting?"

Upon hearing this, Shisui couldn't help muttering a sentence; his heart also couldn't help surging, for he was all too clear about what participating in such a meeting meant.

"Hmph."

Hikari lightly snorted, not saying much; she wasn't very interested in such a meeting.

"However, we still need to say this: although we three can all participate, at most we will let only one person go."

Yuzhi shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile.

"After all, having three tickets gives too much advantage; if it's a major matter it's fine, but for ordinary matters just letting one person go is enough."

I think you understand what I mean, Shisui.

"I understand, senior."

Shisui embarrassedly nodded, instantly feeling some pressure, but pressure is motivation, and he is full of confidence!

But soon he thought of something, suddenly lowering his voice to ask quietly.

"Senior, the thing that the Hokage just said was stolen."

"It's the dragon vein chakra in our hands."

Yuzhi glanced at Shisui, thought for a moment, and didn't try to conceal it.

And that sentence instantly made Shisui nod; he looked as if he wasn't as surprised as imagined, just with some doubt on his face.

"Senior, you impersonated that guy; will that cause any problems?"

"No need to worry; I still have some control over my spatial ability, and that guy really appeared last night."

Thinking of last night, Obito was first hammered by me, then beaten up by Minato, and Yuzhi couldn't help but smile.

But soon he shook his head, instead looking at Shisui with an amused expression.

"On the contrary, Shisui, you don't seem curious about me doing this, do you?"

Senior, you in Mist Village have already begun scheming for the Mizukage.

Compared to that, was last night's thing too excessive?

Shisui also couldn't help but complain a bit inside, but he still laughed.

"Senior, on the trip to Mist Village you told me a lot, and let me know many things."

These days I've also been thinking, and I increasingly understand your meaning, senior.

I yearn for a better clan, and this also requires a stable, beautiful Leaf Village, and a peaceful ninja world.

I will support whatever you do, senior, because I believe in you!

Shisui's eyes are extremely sincere; one can see he truly thinks this way, his heart also full of longing.

Seeing this, Yuzhi couldn't help but smile and reach out to put his hand on this kid's neck, then he said amusingly.

"Alright, saying that makes me feel embarrassed."

"You'll feel embarrassed?"

Hikari casually muttered a remark on the side, while Yuzhi also didn't care.

"Wanting peace, I alone am far from enough, and my plan also needs you."

"However, there are still some things I need to think about carefully; when the time comes for action, I will slowly tell you."

Plan, Yuzhi actually doesn't have one; he just has a rough direction of action.

But when it comes to drawing pies, Yuzhi is still strong.

As for Shisui, he is quite trustworthy, after all his performance in the Mist Village operation has already proven everything.

"Moreover, having a few more people also facilitates my future actions and plans, for example when I'm not in Leaf Village."

Although I disguise myself as Obito to cause trouble, but I can't always disguise as Obito; that would be too prone to problems.

When it's time to use some other identities, we should still use them; otherwise Yuzhi would have prepared all those props for nothing.

Moreover, this deployment not only gave Yuzhi a rich harvest, but also let him feel after a long time that his eyes are improving.

It's been two years since he unlocked the Mangekyou Sharingan, and he also longs for his eyes to advance one step further.

"After all, I still have two 'Zhuo Er Extraordinary' and two 'Glory Evolutions'; no matter what, let's first obtain these two upgrades."

Yuzhi muttered to himself, but his heart was truly big.

After two increases, as expected he had already reached the Rinnegan, and his bloodline had also evolved to a high level.

Even if he shouted, "I am invincible under heaven," it probably wouldn't be a problem.

However, considering the special nature of this Hokage world, actually whether he shouts or not makes no difference.

Because he wasn't sure whether, after completing all his evolutions, he could overthrow the fully peak Madara Uchiha, and besides, aliens aren't joking around.

"So we still need more main plot, more talent, more power."

Yuzhi secretly pondered, but he was also thinking about something.

His current main quest is "How can a man of virtue endure long-term sorrow among people?", and the next step probably won't be "If the lord does not abandon."

No, it probably isn't "the Duke of Zhou spitting out his food", right?

"If that's the case, it seems even better; this also aligns more with some of my ideas and plans."

Yuzhi secretly thought that, but soon he laughed and shook his head.

No matter what the main quest is, he can't see it now; completing the current task is what's most crucial.

As for the Hokage, he still needs to wait a few years; as for the ability gained from becoming Hokage, Yuzhi guesses it's probably some kind of 'sustainable' growth skill.

Or perhaps it's a one-time growth skill?

But whatever it is, it's worth looking forward to.

Leaf Village's actions were swift.

With Yuzhi's tip, they almost contacted Sand Village the same day and reported last night's incident.

Moreover, they immediately notified Cloud Village, Rock Village, and even Mist Village.

"Damn it!"

Inside the Mizukage's office, Obito furiously punched the wall, and instantly a large hole appeared in the wall.

Beside him, Black Zetsu, looking at the document in his hand, also twitched his brows; he never expected that Obito's destructive power would be this strong?

Moreover, he never expected that Leaf Village's shamelessness would be so high?

Black Zetsu almost instantly knew this was Leaf Village deliberately doing this to avoid the accusation of "Hokage invading other countries".

Guiding public opinion and shifting blame, they directly threw Obito and Sand Village together into the pot to be roasted.

"Actually it's also fine; although this will affect you somewhat, Leaf Village doesn't even know who you are."

Black Zetsu helplessly rubbed his forehead; Obito's black pot is firmly on his back, and now he can only console him.

"But I simply didn't get that damned Dragon Vein at all—I got nothing!"

Obito hysterically spread his hands and shouted, "You're the one who hit him, but you're the one who got the benefits."

As a result, the retaliation fell on me, and I'm still the one carrying the black pot—is there any justice left?

"Actually, he is you, so..."

Black Zetsu awkwardly opened his mouth, but he couldn't even finish saying that himself.

"Forget it, things have come to this; from now on, just be more careful with your actions."

"I ask you, are you sure that guy has already disappeared?"

Obito turned his head and stared at Black Zetsu, asking seriously.

"Has he already returned to his own world?"

"How would I know?"

Black Zetsu complained in his heart, yet he nodded seriously:

"Yes, he should go back; this kind of spacetime travel shouldn't exist at all, and his power won't last long."

Moreover, he is you, so he should know your position; I placed White Zetsu in the Rain Country last night.

They have been hiding and observing, watching for any sign of another you appearing, but so far there's been no news.

"I think this is already enough to explain some things."

Obito fell silent, and after a while he nodded.

That guy is himself, so he certainly knows his own position.

If that's the case, then neither the Akatsuki Organization nor this side has any information; that guy might really have left.

"Then why would he go after the Dragon Vein?"

"This, perhaps you yourself will know in the future."

Black Zetsu could only respond with such words; the more he said, the more wrong, and he worried Obito would turn into a curious baby.

After all, if he were to say, "Perhaps the future you wants to use the Dragon Vein to return to your own world," then Obito might have a whole bunch of problems.

If so, it'd be better to just skip this topic quickly.

Anyway, Obito is a nutcase—whether now or in the future, a nutcase doing anything basically has no logic at all.

They basically just "think to themselves" and then create a logic chain for themselves, then act.

Putting speculation and analysis on them only makes that self also become a nutcase.

"Moreover, according to the memory my mother gave me, this kind of spacetime travel shouldn't last long."

"Perhaps that guy back then was also tormented by his future self, so..."

Black Zetsu thought of this, and involuntarily looked at the still-angry Obito beside him, and he couldn't help but let out a slight sigh.

"Indeed, they're all nutcases—nothing surprising about that; good thing he didn't get in touch with Nagato and his gang."

Whether Obito lost his hand or got blamed with the black pot, it actually doesn't matter much; as long as he doesn't die, it's fine.

But Nagato's side holds the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, and moreover, Madara's Rinnegan is also there.

If he runs into any trouble, that would be the biggest problem right now.

But for now, it seems everything's fine; the problem isn't big.

He probably never imagined that, in fact, Yuzhi had already met Konan, and now in the eyes of Nagato and Konan.

The real Obito has already become a 'counterfeit'——

Leaf Village is busy, but these matters don't have much to do with Yuzhi.

He, Hikari, and Shisui need to participate in the High-Level Ninja Meeting; this matter needs to be announced to the village, and at the same time he also needs to greet others.

Therefore, Yuzhi and the others were not affected at all; in fact, even if they entered the meeting, there would be no change to their lives.

After all, he controls the Police Department; having an extra identity and a bit more power is not a bad thing for him.

However, his goal is getting bigger and bigger, so he must also step up his efforts.

Therefore, he also turned his gaze toward another power—that is, the Nine-Tails' chakra.

As for the Nine-Tails' power, from the time he obtained it until now, he has never touched it much, after all, he is not sure whether this power is easy to control.

Having consciousness is fine; what's frightening is lacking consciousness, which is the hardest to deal with.

"Although I have obtained so much Nine-Tails chakra, I still got it through the system, so the probability of forming consciousness is high, but I fear not the ten thousand but the one in ten thousand."

Maintaining a cautious attitude, Yuzhi never dared to move, but now things are different; he can give it a proper try.

However, before contacting the Nine-Tails' chakra, Yuzhi still glanced at Hikari beside him and asked softly with a smile:

"Do you need my help?"

"No need, I have studied Seal Technique before, and I have looked over your data; I'll try it myself."

Hikari, however, shook her head; she has already decided to learn Flying Thunder God, so Seal Technique is naturally unavoidable.

Furthermore, she has already witnessed the power of the dragon veins; to master these powers, Seal Technique is also indispensable.

Therefore, these days she has been visiting Kushina all the time, never seeing anyone.

Of course, this might also be related to her avoiding Yuzhi.

After that night, Hikari clearly felt that Yuzhi had become even more overbearing.

"Really no need?"

Yuzhi blinked, while Hikari glanced at him and said:

"No need, we can't always rely on you in the future."

"This isn't necessarily a bad thing."

"Go fool someone else."

Although Hikari found it useful, she still retorted, then lowered her head to begin her own research.

She herself doesn't even know since when she has been constantly losing to this guy; back then, she was clearly ahead in all aspects.

She doesn't want to keep losing like this; she needs to put in more effort herself.

"I haven't lied to you."

Yuzhi shrugged and smiled, though Hikari wanted to do it herself as well.

So he adjusted his mindset and quickly linked his consciousness with Susanoo.

This was the first time he had done this, but unexpectedly he found that none of this seemed difficult.

Especially as his consciousness and Susanoo kept communicating and linking, he suddenly noticed something.

Is this Susanoo's chakra fluctuation?

Susanoo's chakra fluctuation is very slight, probably because its structure is too solid, but any product of chakra cannot escape its own fluctuation.

Just like the Nine-Tails, it itself possesses chakra fluctuation, and to form the 'Nine-Tails·Chakra Mode' requires the jinchuriki and the Nine-Tails' chakra to resonate.

"Then, if I use my own chakra combined with an ordinary Sharingan, or even without relying on the Sharingan but using Shadow Release's power, would it be possible?"

In an instant, Yuzhi thought of that guy, Madara Uchiha.

Madara's Susanoo has reached the point where, even without using his eyes, he can freely activate the fourth stage!

Although this is somewhat discouraging, Yuzhi never denies others' strength, and he seems to have also discovered some secrets.

"Susanoo's chakra fluctuation?"

Yuzhi murmured, but in that moment he had already arrived at the sealing ground inside Susanoo.

However, when he truly arrived in this realm and saw everything before him, he was utterly dumbfounded!

"Where's my fox? Where's my huge fox?!"

Inside Susanoo, Yuzhi saw a vast expanse of undulating chakra, which obviously belonged to the Nine-Tails.

But the problem is, Yuzhi had clearly felt the Nine-Tails form consciousness earlier, so why does this chakra still look like this?

Moreover, most importantly, so much time has passed; the Nine-Tails' chakra should have taken shape by now, right?

How come it's still a scattered mess now? Could the system really just be simply 'collecting' chakra?

"No, if it has consciousness, there should be a product, but where did the fox go?"

"Are you looking for me?"

Just as Yuzhi was full of question marks, a voice suddenly sounded at his feet, and he almost instinctively lowered his head to look.

Upon looking, he became even more dumbfounded.

He saw a bewildered little fox dragging nine tails, lifting its head to look at him, its appearance exactly like the Nine-Tails' juvenile form in Yuzhi's memory!

However, this Nine-Tails looks even smaller, its size not even as big as Chimaru after growing up.

"You-you are the Nine-Tails?"

"Otherwise?"

The little Nine-Tails wagged its tail, nodded affirmatively, but then quickly shook its head.

"I am the Nine-Tails, but the situation is different; I carry that big guy's memories, yet I also have this independent self-will coalesced."

So you saying I'm the Nine-Tails is right, saying I'm not is also not a big deal; although I'm curious who I am, I actually don't care about this problem.

"Are you discussing philosophy with me?"

Yuzhi stared blankly at the little guy, but he understood what he said.

He carries a memory yet possesses an independent self-will.

This seems much like those unlucky transmigrator pioneers who landed and died, leaving their experience to the natives.

"Could this be the system's true reward?"

Yuzhi felt inexplicably odd, yet he still crouched down to examine the Nine-Tails before him.

For some reason, he felt this Nine-Tails was oddly close to him.

Moreover, the Nine-Tails' chakra aura seemed somewhat different, which made Yuzhi inexplicably curious.

"Because my previous chakra merged with the surrounding black chakra, and your own chakra will flow in as well."

The little Nine-Tails heard Yuzhi's question and directly gave the answer.

Moreover, strictly speaking, my consciousness also formed because of you, so I feel I am quite close to you.

According to another of my memories, it's probably like how he treated the Sage of Six Paths.

"So, you are my father?"

Close to me?

Just like how one treats the Sage of Six Paths?

I am your father?

Upon hearing this, Yuzhi could no longer hold back his feelings.

He wants a mighty, imposing giant fox that can be released outright, letting him don Susanoo, swing his blade wildly, and look down on everything—a giant fox like that!

At the very least, he could resonate in chakra with him and then disguise himself as the future Naruto's giant fox.

Not a young little fox that still regards him as its father!

"Most importantly, this fox isn't white, and it seems to be male—how am I supposed to raise it?"