Chapter 189 All Jinchūriki Gather
The next day, Souji once again arrived at the Hokage Building wearing the Hokage robe and straw hat.
There are quite a few people who will be meeting with the Souji today, and they are all rather special.
They are all Jinchūriki.
Under the command of the Souji, all the major ninja villages sent their jinchūriki to Konoha.
Souji didn't make excuses to deceive everyone, but frankly stated that he would gather all the tailed beasts in order to eliminate a major threat to the ninja world.
Although I don't know what constitutes a major hidden danger, and I have some doubts about what Souji said about having a technique that can extract tailed beasts without harming the Jinchuriki, in the ninja world that is about to begin a new era, if there are no major wars, Jinchuriki and tailed beasts will no longer be needed.
Back when the Five Kage Summit was held for the first time, Hashirama wanted to distribute the Tailed Beasts to each of the ninja villages, but he made it seem like they were receiving some kind of troublesome task, and Hashirama had to beg and plead for it.
Although they were initially disgusted, after all the major ninja villages successfully sealed the tailed beasts into their jinchūriki and witnessed their power, they all changed their minds and started to like the tailed beasts.
In the original timeline, the two Jinchuriki of Iwagakure, Han and Roshi, were able to force Jiraiya and Minato to retreat in a direct battle.
These two have only unleashed part of the Tailed Beast's power.
If the Jinchuriki's temperament is more compatible with the Tailed Beast's, they can unleash even more of the Tailed Beast's power.
Furthermore, the characteristics of tailed beasts are more suitable for large-scale battles.
As long as the Jinchuriki suffers a bit, a single Tailed Beast Ball can wipe out any number of ordinary ninjas instantly.
Although there aren't many people who can become Jinchuriki, as long as you grit your teeth and sacrifice a few more people to try, there will always be some.
Compared to the powerful Tailed Beasts that can be passed down indefinitely, such a price is nothing.
Therefore, all the major ninja villages have always valued Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts very much.
Although ordinary ninjas are terrified of Jinchuriki due to the risk of them going out of control, and the higher-ups are also on high alert, Jinchuriki are indeed the most precious treasures of each major ninja village.
But that's all in the past.
In the new era, ninjas no longer need to fight constantly, unless large-scale wars break out...
Then Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts are nothing more than simple risks, unstable explosive tags.
Originally, all the ninja villages had begun to consider how to deal with the Jinchuriki, so when Souji asked them to hand them over, without any trouble, they immediately sent all the Jinchuriki over.
Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast of Sunagakure.
The two leaders from Kumogakure are Yugito, Matatabi (the Two-Tails), Killer Bee, and Gyūki (the Eight-Tails).
Utakata and Saiken from Kirigakure are currently without a Jinchūriki, while Isobu, the Three-Tails, is sealed away.
Old Shiki and the Four-Tails Son Goku from Iwagakure, Han and the Five-Tails Kokuou.
The Seven-Tails of Takigakure also has no Jinchūriki and is in a sealed state.
Finally...
Kushina Uzumaki and Kurama, the Nine-Tails, from Konoha.
Besides the seven Jinchuriki, the sealing containers for the Three-Tails and Seven-Tails were brought by people from Kirigakure and Takigakure respectively.
Although these people did not need to be present, the Tailed Beasts could still know the situation outside while inside the seal, so the sealing containers were placed here.
There were quite a few people, and their expressions varied.
Some were confused, some were nervous, and some, like Killer Bee, seemed quite relaxed.
Kushina, who was more familiar with Souji, seemed rather nervous and uneasy.
Minato followed, standing next to Kushina and holding her hand, looking somewhat like a husband accompanying his pregnant wife to a checkup...
Souji scanned the crowd and began to speak:
"You all probably heard before you came that I have summoned you all, the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts, to extract the Tailed Beasts from your bodies."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions immediately changed slightly.
I've heard of it before, but when the time comes, it's still hard not to feel a little nervous.
"I possess a technique that can extract tailed beasts without harming the jinchūriki, so you don't need to worry about safety."
"It won't cause any damage..."
Despite this, the crowd still seemed somewhat skeptical.
Even Minato, despite his deep trust in Souji and Souji's numerous incredible feats, couldn't help but be overwhelmed by concern for Kushina's safety.
"Brother Souji, is that technique definitely safe?"
"Absolutely guaranteed."
"Um..."
Minato lowered his head and remained silent, but Kushina, seeing this, smiled at him instead.
"Alright, Minato, don't worry, everything will be fine.
Haven't we always trusted Souji?"
"But..."
Facing the nervous and uneasy Minato, Kushina said seriously:
"Minato, I want to extract the Nine-Tails."
"There was no other way before. In order to protect everyone, I had to become a Jinchūriki to seal the Nine-Tails. But now, doesn't Souji have a way?"
"The Nine-Tails has always tried to influence me and has even hurt you.
I have been unable to leave the sealing barrier and my life has always been monitored."
"Only by removing the Nine-Tails can I be free, and only then can I stay by your side forever!"
"Kushina..."
Minato and Kushina gazed at each other, their eyes filled with deep affection.
The other Jinchūriki were also moved by the emotions and atmosphere of the two, their faces filled with emotion.
But Souji, watching from the side, was somewhat speechless.
The technique given as a system reward is definitely safe, so why are they acting like it's a matter of life and death?
While their concern is understandable from their perspective, it still makes Souji feel a little awkward to see them making such a fuss over something that shouldn't possibly go wrong.
Souji could only cough lightly and say:
"Alright, you guys... trust me, everything will be fine."
"yes..."
Minato's tension subsided somewhat, though he managed to maintain a degree of composure.
Souji ignored him and addressed the crowd:
"Everyone can rest assured.
In the name of the Hokage, I assure you that none of you will suffer any harm from the extraction of the Tailed Beasts."
At this moment, the old monk Bunpuku from Sunagakure spoke softly:
"Lord Hokage, when it comes time to extract the Tailed Beasts, please allow this old monk to go first?"
"Oh? Master Bunpuku, that's you?"
Souji had originally planned to start with Ichiochi, but Bunpuku took the initiative to suggest it, which surprised him.
Bunpuku is a perfect Jinchūriki, meaning he has an extremely good relationship with the One-Tailed Beast, reaching a point of perfect understanding.
Why would this old monk volunteer to be the first to extract the tailed beast?
Seeing the general's confusion, Bunpuku explained:
"I will go first, so that everyone's doubts can be dispelled."
Souji then realized that the man wanted to use himself as an example to demonstrate how this would reduce the anxiety of others.
That does fit the kind-hearted nature of this old monk.
"I understand. Then please let Master Bunpuku begin first." Souji nodded slightly.
Then, the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Rōshi, said in a deep voice:
"I'd like to ask, is it okay if I don't want to extract the Tailed Beast?"
"You don't want to extract the Tailed Beast?"
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