Senju Ancestral Mansion.
Uzumaki Mito gazed around at the ninjas present, nodding with a smile:
"After completing this final task, I'll be going to see Hashirama."
"Everyone, your tasks are just beginning. Take care to protect Konoha well..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood at the forefront, looking at Uzumaki Mito with determined eyes, and spoke solemnly:
"We will not fail your expectations, Lady Mito!"
Aomi watched the scene, wearing a heavy expression.
Due to Aomi, Uzumaki Mito had delayed the transition of the Nine-Tails, extending the originally planned delay of three months to half a year.
Under the observation of Uzumaki Mito, Aomi seemed to have become more stable in temperament and performance since the last outburst, unaffected by any apparent influence, and still emanated a warm and reassuring demeanor from the heart in dealings with others.
After ensuring confidence in Aomi, the second holder of the Nine-Tails of Konoha, it was time to deal with the real Nine-Tails.
"Kushina, are you ready?"
"Lady Mito, I can do it!"
Uzumaki Mito nodded, slowly forming hand seals, releasing the seal on the Nine-Tails—
In an instant.
The ferocious, ominously tinged orange-red Chakra appeared in abundance on Uzumaki Mito's body, anxiously trying to break free from her body.
The Tailed Beast Chakra bubbled and churned, deepening from a faint orange-red to a bright red, then to a deep blood-red.
And these free-floating Chakras began to coalesce into a whole, with a wolf's head roaring in mid-air, emitting a deafening roar!
Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzo, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Namikaze Minato...
These central ninjas of Konoha, feeling the shocking magnitude of the Nine-Tails Chakra, all frowned.
It's not just the level of Chakra that's shocking, there's an ominous feeling that makes one's heart wary, as if harboring all negative emotions, even being near it brings forth unpleasant memories, and malice grows uncontrollably...
Uzumaki Mito remained unfazed, clasped her hands together, and thick golden chains wound tightly around the newly formed head of the Nine-Tails, binding it firmly.
"Uzumaki Mito! You will regret this, you will regret this!"
The Nine-Tails thrashed and roared with rage:
"How many times have I told you, I'm not lying, that kid is a problem!"
Uzumaki Mito smiled, maneuvering the chains to bind the Nine-Tails' mouth tightly.
The Nine-Tails became even more furious, its slit-like pupils almost splitting, and when its gaze caught Aomi standing at the front, it struggled more fiercely, as if it had much to say—
Yet Uzumaki Mito didn't give it that chance.
Even with the seal released, and her life force rapidly dwindling, Uzumaki Mito still firmly controlled this beast dreaded by countless people in Konoha and the Ninja World.
Uzumaki Mito signaled Kushina to come closer.
Kushina quickly approached, staring intently at the Nine-Tails wrapped in the Adamantine Sealing Chains, taking a deep breath.
This terrifying monster, would she soon become its vessel?
Uzumaki Mito smiled: "Don't worry, Kushina, you're different from it, you are not alone..."
The golden chains surged, smashing the manifested fox head, and then coiled around Kushina.
The chains of the Adamantine Sealing Chains acted like a bridge, rapidly channeling the Nine-Tails Chakra into Kushina's body...
Under the immense influence of the Nine-Tails Chakra, Kushina's expression twisted in pain, and her red hair wildly thrashed about.
A faint trace of disappointment flickered in Uzumaki Mito's eyes; this was not what she had anticipated...
If this is how it is, Kushina might struggle to control the Nine-Tails and use it as a weapon, existing only as a strategic threat.
But luckily, there's Aomi...
With Aomi possessing the Sharingan and Adamantine Sealing Chains, he should be able to help Kushina grasp the power of the Nine-Tails, right?
Uzumaki Mito chuckled softly, perhaps there might be some difficulty in that as well, seeing as the Nine-Tails harbored an inexplicable animosity towards Aomi.
However, that story is for another time.
Uzumaki Mito let go of those thoughts; as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha, she had reached the limits of what she could do.
It's time to let go of these burdens and embrace death...
As the entirety of the Nine-Tails Chakra was conducted into Kushina's body, Uzumaki Mito placed her hand on her abdomen.
A spiral pattern, inscribed with intricate designs, gathered and contained the swirling Nine-Tails Chakra, sealing it firmly.
"Four Symbols Seal!"
Uzumaki Mito took a deep breath, completing her final task as a ninja at last.
Kushina forced a smile: "Lady Mito, the seal was successful!"
Namikaze Minato stood behind Aomi, watching Kushina with a tense expression, his fists slowly clenching.
He knew Kushina was a strong girl, but becoming the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was a harsh test of one's mind...
The key aspect was that as Kushina's lover, Namikaze Minato had limited ways to support her.
Uzumaki Mito nodded, slowly sitting down on a chair, smiling as she glanced at everyone, bidding her final farewell.
Her life began its final countdown—
At this moment, even Shimura Danzo felt a surge of respect from deep within his heart.