"Stinky turtle, I agreed to surrender, but I'm not going to act like you guys and become a lapdog for humans," Chōmei growled indignantly. A
"Stinky turtle, I agreed to surrender, but I'm not going to act like you guys and become a lapdog for humans," Chōmei growled indignantly.
After being coerced by the other three tailed beasts, Chōmei had reluctantly agreed to temporarily submit.
However, seeing Isobu leading the charge to catch fish in the lake, then shrinking to the size of a large dog and almost rubbing itself against a human's leg, was too much.
It was utterly undignified.
And the fact that the other three tailed beasts were enjoying themselves was completely unacceptable to Chōmei.
"Can you eat 'dignity'?" Isobu, after circling the large fish, casually tossed that question at Chōmei.
"Don't get greedy later. Even without you, there's plenty to go around. This fish is a bit small; it's not even enough to pick my teeth with. I wonder if there are more in the lake!"
Watching Isobu, now the size of a large dog, staring at the lake with glowing eyes, the Takigakure ninjas shuddered. The smaller tailed beasts were cute, but if Isobu decided that humans tasted good…
Takigakure would be in serious trouble.
"Hmph, I wouldn't stoop to such shameful behavior.
And we tailed beasts don't need to eat. Abandoning dignity for a bit of food? I can't do that," Chōmei snorted, its body puffing out with smoke as it returned to its original size.
Having learned its lesson and been coerced by the other three, Chōmei had no intention of escaping.
Its massive wings beat, and it landed in a nearby grassy area, settling down to sleep.
Seeing Chōmei, a creature considered a monstrous threat, behaving so docilely—without any seals—completely overturned the perception of the Takigakure ninjas.
"The Blood-Colored Asura of Konoha, that Konoha renegade, can even tame tailed beasts.
Even Hashirama Senju couldn't do that," Shibuki said, awestruck.
"Perhaps handing over the Seven-Tails was the best decision after all."
In the original story, both Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju controlled tailed beasts through force.
If the tailed beasts weren't resentful, they wouldn't need to be sealed. Kai's approach was entirely different.
Of course, this required overwhelming strength to subdue the tailed beasts.
Otherwise, it was meaningless.
"The Village Head is right. But I wonder what methods Uchiha Kai used to make the tailed beasts so obedient. Chōmei has surrendered, but it's still resentful," Tōsei remarked.
Shibuki nodded, also looking at Chōmei. He knew how volatile the tailed beast was.
Surface compliance hid the risk of a sudden outburst.
Someone would need to be constantly vigilant to prevent a surprise attack, especially from a tailed beast.
"Hmph, I'm glad you're not eating. Don't lose your dignity later," Isobu scoffed, then trotted towards Kai.
"Boss, this fish looks delicious and doesn't have many bones. What are you going to make?"
"And Kakashi and that brat Obito, if you want to eat, come help! Otherwise, I'll blast you with a Tailed Beast Ball!"
Kakashi and Obito, who had been considering how to join in, immediately rolled up their sleeves and started helping.
Fugaku and Shisui watched in stunned silence, sharing the same thought as the Takigakure ninjas.
A powerful ninja, especially one so young, should be focused on training.
Apparently, this genius also excelled in culinary arts.
"Clan Head Fugaku, Shisui-senpai, remember to act quickly later, or you won't even get a taste," Rin said with a smile, her hands clasped behind her back.
"I'm going to help."
Rin quickly joined them. The prospect of food prepared by Kai, coveted even by tailed beasts and Konoha's geniuses, piqued everyone's curiosity.
"Village Head, perhaps we should take a break and postpone repairing the village. With them here, no one will dare attack," Tōsei suggested.
"And everyone's hungry. If Uchiha Kai makes something delicious, we can try to replicate it…"
The onlookers eagerly agreed.
Shibuki hesitated before looking at Kai, who was frowning.
"Alright, let's have the village chefs come out. Let them see that Takigakure's cuisine is also excellent."
"Even if we can't match Uchiha Kai in battle, we can still win in the culinary arts and boost morale!"
"That's right, boost morale! We'll beat them in cooking!"
"Let's go catch more fish! There must be other big fish besides the king!"
"Let's go!"
With the Takigakure ninjas' enthusiastic shouts, the atmosphere changed completely.
The village, moments before facing potential annihilation, was now abuzz with a culinary competition.
Kai was utterly bewildered by this sudden shift in mood. The plot twist was astonishing!
"Tch, a bunch of country bumpkins. Fireflies daring to compete with the moon. Once the Boss starts cooking, you'll understand the difference!"
Isobu scoffed, then yawned widely, drool almost forming a puddle on the ground.
"Boss, what are you making?"
"With this challenge, you have to make a legendary dish, or you'll disgrace the Blood-Colored Asura of Konoha!"
Seeing Isobu acting like a complete goofball, drooling onto the ground, Kai rolled his eyes. He realized that the ingredients he had stored in the sealing scrolls were ready.
He could make a truly impressive dish with this giant king fish.
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