Chapter 29: Susanoo Appears, the Nine-Tails Returns
Hiruzen Sarutobi simply didn't have the ability to pin down the Nine-Tails.
For now, he could only have the Sealing Teamdraw the sealing array first, then lure the Nine-Tails over, or use the adamantine staff to push it there.
Having formulated a battle plan, Hiruzen Sarutobibegan playing cat and mouse with the Nine-Tails.
He used the Five Elements Great Combo Act; regardless of whether it hit or not, he immediately used the Body Flicker Technique to leave his position.
Next was the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu. The Nine-Tails' massive tail swept across, crushing a Shadow Clone.
Seeing this, Naruto laughed loudly in the mental space and said to the Nine-Tails, "Are you stupid? Why are you following Old Man Third's rhythm! Just fire a Tailed Beast Ball directly at the Villageand see if Hiruzen Sarutobi dares to dodge."
Hearing Naruto's words, the Nine-Tails was both ashamed and annoyed. It let out a roar outside, opened its mouth, and began to gather a Tailed Beast Ball.
Seeing the Nine-Tails preparing its ultimate move, cold sweat broke out on Hiruzen Sarutobi's forehead. He quickly used the Summoning Jutsu to summon Enma.
As soon as Enma appeared and saw the Nine-Tails, he said in a heavy voice, "How did this thing get out?"
"Enma, there's no time! Quickly transform into the adamantine staff."
Enma also knew it wasn't the time for chatting and immediately transformed into the adamantine staff.
Just as the Nine-Tails was about to fire the Tailed Beast Ball...
Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted, "adamantine staff, Extend!"
After speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi planted one end firmly into the ground, adjusted the angle, and aimed the other end at the Nine-Tails' abdomen.
Hiruzen Sarutobi planned to push the Nine-Tails further away or divert its Tailed Beast Ball away from the Village, which is why he came up with this method.
Sure enough, the Nine-Tails was knocked off balance by the adamantine staff, causing the Tailed Beast Ball to fire diagonally into the sky.
The Nine-Tails didn't expect to make such a fool of itself and roared again in annoyance.
Meanwhile, Naruto in the mental space burst into another fit of laughter.
This made the Nine-Tails even more irritated. It grew ruthless and unleashed a Void Dog Cannon, which was slightly less powerful than a Tailed Beast Ball.
Simply put, it involved holding a small Tailed Beast Ball in its mouth and using Chakra to flush it out, creating a beam of Chakra.
Although its power was slightly less than a Tailed Beast Ball, its speed was faster, and Hiruzen Sarutobi certainly wouldn't be able to block it.
As the Nine-Tails unleashed the Void Dog Cannon, Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly stood in front of the Nine-Tails and shouted orders to the Anbu.
"Earth Release: Earth Style: Earth Wall!"
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was giving orders to the Anbu, all the Ninjas present who knew Earth Style: Earth Wall gathered together and performed the technique.
Seeing the Earth Style: Earth Walls rising in front of him, Naruto couldn't help but click his tongue.
"Tsk tsk tsk! This is probably the most badass Earth Style: Earth Wall in history! But... what's the use!"
Just as Naruto finished speaking, the Void Dog Cannon broke through the Earth Style: Earth Walls and headed straight for the Village.
Just as Naruto was about to grin, a purple giant suddenly stood up in the Village and blocked the Nine-Tails' Void Dog Cannon.
"Susanoo! Uchiha! Is it Uchiha Itachi? Or Uchiha Fugaku?"
Seeing the Susanoo, the Nine-Tails seemed to lose its mind, roaring desperately as it tried to rush forward and fight the Susanoo.
Seeing this, Naruto quickly said to the Nine-Tails, "Alright, you're no match for him! Just come back!"
"Brat, are you looking down on me?"
Naruto said speechlessly, "Give it a rest! Don't you know you have no resistance against the Mangekyo Sharingan? Do you really want to be controlled before you're willing to come back?"
Although the Nine-Tails was still angry, it followed Naruto's advice, slowly withdrew its Chakra, and returned to the mental space.
After returning to the mental space, the Nine-Tails said to Naruto, "If it weren't for your sake, I would have definitely torn that damn Susanoo to shreds."
"Yes, yes, you're powerful, alright? Now it's my turn to go out and clean up your mess. You stay put."
After saying that, Naruto was about to leave the mental space.
But the Nine-Tails suddenly said to Naruto, "Brat! You should still use that Cage Seal!"
Naruto curled his lip and said, "There's no need! You can come out and cause trouble whenever you want, I don't mind!"
"Brat!"
The Nine-Tails glared at Naruto in anger, but it couldn't do anything to him, so it just lay there and closed its eyes.
Just as Naruto was about to open his eyes, he felt many Ninjas gathering toward him.
After thinking for a moment, Naruto decided to pretend to be unconscious and entered the Spirit Spring Space.
Kakashi and Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived at Naruto's side immediately.
Seeing Naruto's body burned by the Nine-Tails' Chakra, Kakashi felt a pang of heartache, but he still spoke to Hiruzen Sarutobi in a voice that hid its trembling, "Should we call for a Medical Ninja?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "No rush! Let me check the seal first."
As he spoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi lifted Naruto's shirt to reveal his belly, but he frowned when he saw that the 'Sealing Formula' was gone.
Then, Hiruzen Sarutobi placed his hand on Naruto's belly to probe for the Nine-Tails' Chakra.
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's mental energy trying to enter the mental space, the Nine-Tails opened its eyes and used its own mental energy to push Hiruzen Sarutobi's out.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind suffered a heavy blow. Rubbing his head, he said, "The Nine-Tails is still inside Naruto, but the seal is gone."
Hearing this, Kakashi said in a panic, "Doesn't that mean the Nine-Tails can come out at any time?"
"In theory, yes!"
"Then what should we do!"
While Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kakashi were talking, a large number of Ninjas and Anbu arrived.
Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't say much now, so he just had the Medical Ninjas treat Naruto's injuries first.
However, the Medical Ninjas had no idea about the Jinchuriki. They thought the Nine-Tails Demon Foxhad reappeared and didn't dare to step forward to treat him!
Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi had to give a direct order before a few Medical Ninjas dared to come forward and treat Naruto.
Meanwhile, when Danzo saw the Susanoo, his legs were trembling—it was unclear whether it was from fear or excitement.
Just as Danzo was about to order the capture of Uchiha Fugaku, other Uchiha clansmen arrived and stood behind Uchiha Fugaku, revealing their bright red Sharingan.
Seeing this, Danzo hesitated. Should he order the forceful capture of Uchiha Fugaku now?
Before Danzo could decide, an Anbu stepped between the two groups.
"Lord Third has ordered: Uchiha Clan Head Uchiha Fugaku and Hokage Advisor Elder Danzo, proceed to the Hokage Building immediately for a meeting."
After speaking, the Anbu used the Body Flicker Technique and left quickly. He knew that the two sides could start fighting at any moment and didn't want to be caught in the middle as cannon fodder