Chapter 15: The Nine-Tails
The violent chakra waves swept through the entire forest, and a terrifying black-red energy line connected heaven and earth—a representation of destruction and doom.
The strongest tailed beast, the Nine-Tails!
Only when faced directly with such a fearsome being can one truly understand the catastrophic power it embodies. The intense chakra burned like flames, distorting the air, and invisible forces shattered mountains and forest giants alike.
"What… is that thing…?"
Sukuna's voice was heavy, laced with a hint of excitement.
What an interesting world. The sheer power of this creature even made him feel a tinge of apprehension!
He wanted… so badly… to slice it open!
"Let me out, kid!!"
In his mental space, Sukuna's monstrous, four-armed form roared amidst a sea of blood and corpses.
"Let me kill it!!"
"I can feel it clearly! My destiny in this world is to tear apart and devour this creature!!"
…
Kagami stood on the edge of the raging chakra field as an astonished Kakashi finally arrived.
"Only a stray dog needs a 'destiny.' Be quiet."
Kagami immediately blocked Sukuna's perception of the outside world. He knew about the Nine-Tails' "malice-sensing" ability.
There was no greater source of malice than Sukuna; attracting the Nine-Tails' attention would be problematic.
…
The unleashed Nine-Tails chakra had already started corroding Kushina Uzumaki's skin, manifesting as three giant chakra tails. Minato was pressed against her, placing his hand on her abdomen as he tried to reinforce the seal.
Kagami focused his gaze on the scene, his Sharingan spinning steadily.
Every sealing jutsu is difficult to master, and few shinobi can balance training in both ninjutsu and sealing techniques. Even Orochimaru was somewhat surprised to see that Kakashi could use sealing jutsu.
Kagami also knew some sealing techniques, particularly those related to Sharingan abilities, like the Transcription Seal. He had sealed his own ocular power in small amounts within Obito's body, waiting for the right moment.
From his knowledge, he recognized that the technique Minato was using was of a high level.
It looked different from the Eight Trigrams Seal he remembered—perhaps it was an incomplete version, the Four Symbols Seal?
For the moment, things were at a standstill. Not wanting to interfere, Jiraiya held back and asked Kagami, noticing his focus on the scene, "Kagami, what's the situation?"
On a battlefield, every dojutsu user is an invaluable intelligence asset.
If the Nine-Tails broke free, it would be as devastating as a full-scale war for Konoha.
"The man is trying to seal away that violent chakra…"
Feigning ignorance of the creature's name, Kagami continued, "The red-haired woman has sealing chakra within her, helping to restrain it."
"For now, things are under control."
Jiraiya let out an uneasy sigh of relief. He knew he couldn't interfere with Minato and Kushina at a time like this.
…
Suddenly, the situation shifted!
The raging red chakra burst forth like a storm, even blowing Jiraiya and the others away.
Kushina's body was completely overtaken by the Nine-Tails' chakra.
Six tails…
Shhh!
A hand cloaked in black-red chakra pierced Minato's abdomen!
"Minato! Run!!"
Half-submerged in the Nine-Tails' chakra, Kushina screamed desperately.
"Leave me! Don't worry about me!"
…
Minato held on to the seal, his gaze unwavering. "I won't leave you…"
"I absolutely won't!"
He couldn't bear to lose her. He would never let the Nine-Tails take Kushina away!
In the spiritual realm…
The chains of the Adamantine Sealing Chains tightened, binding the Nine-Tails securely.
Minato's form appeared here, holding up a chakra orb, unwavering in the face of the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Bomb.
Then…
A soft drip echoed.
A small figure entered the battlefield.
For a moment, both Minato and the Nine-Tails were drawn to those eyes.
It was…
The Sharingan!!
The Nine-Tails erupted in rage, unleashing even more chakra to obliterate everything in its path!
Seeing the Nine-Tails up close, Kagami understood the difference between an image and reality.
There were countless ways people described the Nine-Tails, each specific to the individual.
To the First Hokage, its power was too great.
To Mito and Kushina, it symbolized the power to suppress worlds, embodying destruction and misfortune.
Uchiha Madara's influence tainted the Nine-Tails' reputation, reducing its grandeur to the role of a mere servant.
But even Hashirama, the God of Shinobi, relied on his wife's sealing techniques to restrain the Nine-Tails long-term!
The sheer volume of its chakra surpassed that of all eight other Tailed Beasts combined!
Ordinary sealing techniques couldn't contain it; Konoha had to create an entire barrier system to assist Kushina in containing this catastrophe.
The idea that a Mangekyo Sharingan alone could control the Nine-Tails… Kagami dismissed that as myth.
It wasn't possible.
Ordinary Mangekyo couldn't control the Nine-Tails!
Sasuke was an exception—he was a reincarnation of the Sage's son, as was Madara.
Their ocular powers were already far beyond the average Uchiha.
Fortunately…
He, too, was a unique Uchiha.
Kagami wasn't anyone's reincarnation—or perhaps, he was simply his own reincarnation. Through his ongoing exploitation of Sukuna, he had amassed an immense spiritual energy.
In the spiritual realm, he was on his home turf.
The vast expanse of Kagami's ocular power filled the space as he shouted, "I am Uchiha Kagami, here to help you subdue this beast!"
Beast…
Uchiha…
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
The chains trembled furiously as Kushina felt the Nine-Tails' unprecedented resistance.
Without hesitation, Minato and Kushina exerted all their strength, pushing back against the Tailed Beast Bomb.
Two chakra orbs clashed but didn't explode, as if locked in an unyielding wave of energy.
Kagami continued to provoke the Nine-Tails, secretly collecting some of its chakra and absorbing it into his own mental space.
Based on the original timeline, Minato would eventually succeed in sealing the Nine-Tails. But with Kagami's presence, things might go differently.
As the two nearly reached their limits, Kagami finally decided to intervene.
For now, it was best if the Nine-Tails stayed sealed within Kushina. When the time came, he'd take the Nine-Tails for himself.
Scarlet ocular power surged toward the Nine-Tails' eyes.
That feeling…
Once again, the Nine-Tails recalled the terror inflicted by that man.
That sensation, like being a mere puppet on strings, was something no living being could ever willingly endure.
Overwhelmed by multiple attacks, the Nine-Tails couldn't resist Kagami's ocular power. Before losing consciousness, it stared in Kagami's direction.
Those cold, emotionless eyes…
That contemptuous gaze, as if it were nothing more than livestock…
"Madara!!!!"
Damn you! You've reincarnated, haven't you?!
And into the Uchiha Clan, no less!!
Damn it!!
Boom!!!!
Momentarily distracted, the Nine-Tails was struck by Minato's Rasengan, and layer upon layer of chains swiftly bound its limbs and tails.
And just like that…
All fell silent.
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