"Unbelievable—so this is the power of the Sharingan?"
"Great! The Eight-Tails rampage was handled just like that. We won't have to worry about this anymore."
"Kumogakure is so lucky to have the Uchiha. I'm tempted to write Konoha a thank-you letter!"
"Hahahahaha…"
Though Yuzuru and Gyūki spoke for a while in the mindscape, in the real world it was over in an instant.
To the people of Kumogakure, Yuzuru had simply flickered to the Eight-Tails' face, barked one word—"Quiet"—and the beast meekly returned to Killer B's body.
Such a thing had never happened before.
Even the Third Raikage had to fight the Eight-Tails to exhaustion every time just to barely suppress it.
If the beast used a Tailed Beast technique during battle, the village could suffer massive losses.
But now…
Yuzuru had resolved the rampage with casual ease, leaving the ever-ready Kumo shinobi feeling like they were dreaming.
As Yuzuru walked over, A couldn't help asking, "How did you do that?"
Yuzuru pointed at his eyes. "There's nothing these eyes can't do. Their power exceeds your imagination."
Memories of that fight with Yuzuru flashed through A's mind, his emotions roiling.
No wonder even Father could only compromise when facing him.
How much power was still hidden in those Mangekyō Sharingan?
Shouldering A aside, the Third Raikage thumped Yuzuru's shoulder. "Good brother! With you here, we won't have to fear tailed beast rampages again."
Yuzuru shook his head. "Lord Third, I can't watch Killer B every moment. If you want to stop rampages, pure suppression isn't the way."
"Let B go out on missions now and then. Treat the tailed beast as a trusted comrade, not just a weapon."
The Third Raikage hesitated. "But… if other villages learn the jinchuriki is outside, it could cause big trouble."
"Send A with him. The brothers' combined strength can handle most situations."
After a moment, the Third nodded. "We'll do it your way. Killer B can go on outside missions with A."
"But I'll assign two Anbu teams for covert protection."
"Handle it as you see fit." Yuzuru waved it off. "By the way, we've almost finished compiling Uchiha ninjutsu and Uzumaki sealing techniques. I'll have copies delivered later."
"Reinforcing a few seals will also help prevent rampages."
The Third Raikage's face lit up. "Excellent. I'll have people coordinate immediately, and Kumogakure's secret techniques will be sent to your compound today."
"Good."
That straightforward style was one reason Yuzuru chose Kumogakure.
Back in Konoha, Hiruzen guarded powerful forbidden and secret arts like treasures, never willing to share.
Ōnoki in Iwagakure wouldn't be much different.
As for Sunagakure…
He couldn't be bothered.
"Alright—drinks?"
"I'm still underage. And the three taboos for shinobi…"
"What bullshit 'three taboos.' We don't care about that here. Tonight we drink till we drop! A, you're coming too!"
"Yes, sir!"
Dragged off by the Third Raikage, Yuzuru could only give Kushina a helpless wave. "Kushina, let Mikoto know for me."
Kushina nodded with a smile.
Wherever he was, Yuzuru shone the brightest.
She couldn't help feeling secretly relieved.
If she hadn't left Konoha and had truly become a jinchuriki, her life might be worse than B's right now.
Instead, she could happily take missions without anyone watching her every move…
'Meeting Yuzuru was the luckiest thing that ever happened to me.'
Beside her, Obito Uchiha's eyes sparkled as he slid his goggles down. "Wow—Big Bro Yuzuru is so cool. He's the me in my dreams!"
"Sister Kushina, when you and Brother Yuzuru are sleeping together in the future, you have to put in a good word for me, get Brother Yuzuru to teach me a few things."
Kushina flushed from neck to ears.
She seized Obito by the ear. "You little brat, what nonsense are you spouting? You're coming with me to find Mikoto—now."
"Ow—ow! Sis Kushina, can I go do my own thing first? I promised Grandma we'd go hiking…"
As the two disappeared down the street, Kumogakure's Anbu quickly gathered around Killer B.
After a while, B stirred, rubbing his head. "Oww…"
"You lost control again just now, Lord B," an Anbu said earnestly. "You nearly brought disaster to the village. If Lord Yuzuru hadn't stopped you, you'd be confined again. The villagers will be disappointed."
Seeing the fear and distance in their eyes, B rose and windmilled his arms. "Yo The Eight-Tails' power makes Kumo better each day. If you fear splash damage, that's on your weak display. Come hear Uncle B's rap today—keep chirping and I'll dunk you in the lake to stay"
"Bakayarō, Konoyarō!"
After finishing his rap, Killer Bee spun around, gave everyone present the rock signz, and then left coolly.
If you don't like me, then I'll isolate you.
Hmph!
—
Late at night.
Reeking of alcohol, Yuzuru returned to the compound.
Those two—Third Raikage and A—were like a pair of bulls.
If he hadn't quietly shunted the liquor into Kamui space, they really would've drunk him under the table.
He was still a kid!
At his door—before he could open it—Mikoto Uchiha came running from the side.
"Yuzuru, I made sobering soup. Drink it before you sleep."
Seeing the steaming bowl in her hands, warmth stirred in Yuzuru's chest. "Mikoto, you waited in this cold just for me?"
Mikoto lowered her head. "Kushina said you were dragged off to drink, so I worried you'd feel unwell."
A perfect wife template.
Looking at gentle, water-soft Mikoto, Yuzuru felt a tug of desire.
"Mikoto, I'm not feeling great. Walk me back to my room?"
"Eh? That's not really proper…"
"What's improper? I won't do anything."
"What's not good about it? It's not like I'm going to do anything."
"Um…"
Following the direction of her finger, Yuzuru spotted Lihuo Uchiha's gloomy face.
"Senior Lihuo, you're still up?"
Lihuo pointed at the brazier at his feet and snorted. "I'm stoking the fire."
"Mikoto. Inside."
"Okay…"
Bang!
Staring at the closed door, Yuzuru rubbed his nose, a little embarrassed.
'Could time hurry up? I want to grow up already.'
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