Currently, Rengoku still had two clones on the field.
One was merged and left with Itachi and the clan, and the other was the one in Naruto's shadow.
The one in front was now negotiating with Fugaku, "Fugaku, you were a little careless here."
Rengoku's slightly teasing words came through, and Fugaku also looked a little embarrassed.
He had wondered why it went so smoothly. Rasa insisted on sending the jinchuriki to scout, turns out it was because they were waiting here for him.
"It's my fault, I didn't think it through."
Fugaku was also a little frightened in his heart. He hadn't expected that even Mangekyo control of a tailed beast could one day fail.
More accurately, it wasn't failure.
Pupil power suppresses the tailed beast, causing the tailed beast's consciousness to fall asleep.
It's like making the tailed beast go to sleep.
But this time, Rasa was like holding a branding iron, constantly burning Gaara, of course the tailed beast couldn't sleep.
It was also partly due to insufficient Pupil strength. If the eye power is strong enough, the tailed beast can be forced into deep unconsciousness.
Even if you dismantled its limbs, the beast wouldn't wake up.
Rengoku waved his hand, "Forget it, it's not a big deal. Let's first see what damage there is in the clan."
At this time, Yusuke came over to report to Fugaku, "Clan leader…"
Fugaku pointed to Rengoku, meaning, let Rengoku handle it.
A flash of surprise passed through Yusuke's eyes, "Fourth Elder, during the One-Tail's berserk state, it was suppressed by the Clan Leader's Mangekyo, so there was no one around the holding room for the jinchuriki."
"In the early stage, we only had some building damage."
"The One-Tail's Vacuum Bullets injured some people, but they were mostly hit by collapsing structures. No one died."
Rengoku nodded slightly, "Treat and comfort the clansmen first."
"All the injured, go to Elder Kairen and collect a portion of compensation money."
"The amount can be deducted from Fugaku's account."
Rengoku's words stunned everyone present.
'What? Fining the Clan Leader?'
The Uchiha clan had over a thousand people and a treasury, but Rengoku didn't use that.
Instead, he deducted from Fugaku's account, clearly as a penalty.
Fugaku also looked a bit speechless, but he wasn't someone who cared much about money.
He lacked nothing, and he understood what Rengoku meant. He responded proactively, "No problem. Yusuke, notify everyone as Rengoku said."
At this point, people looked back and forth between Rengoku and Fugaku, and some began to catch on.
Previously, Itachi had used Susanoo to block attacks for some clansmen. Now, the resentment toward him had eased.
Most Uchiha were hot-tempered, but few were petty.
Though Itachi hadn't been well-liked before, today, some people even greeted him.
Itachi wasn't used to it but returned the greetings politely.
Rengoku waved his hand and called Itachi over.
"Since you're back, just rest at home for a couple of days before leaving again."
Itachi realized that not so many people in the clan hated him anymore and responded, "Yes, Senpai."
He also missed Sasuke and Izumi.
Everything else had been arranged by Rengoku. At this moment, he whispered something into Orochimaru's ear.
Orochimaru's eyes lit up as he looked at Rengoku's other clone, "This will require some time to modify the Edo Tensei and gather materials."
No wonder Rengoku's clone could use Four Symbols Sealing to seal a tailed beast by hand, it was because of Kushina.
"You handle the Edo Tensei prep. The materials shouldn't be hard to find."
Inside Rengoku's clone's consciousness space, Kushina's figure had clearly grown fainter.
Using Four Symbols Seal on Gaara had consumed a huge amount of Kushina's chakra.
The chakra that originally could last two months could now only hold for a few hours.
Kushina looked a bit regretful, "I thought I could stay with Naruto a bit longer."
"Take me back, I can still spend some time with Naruto."
Rengoku smiled, "You really don't need to worry. I promise you'll have plenty of time with Naruto in the future."
Kushina's heart jumped, "Rengoku, what do you mean?"
Rengoku wasn't in a hurry, "It's late, and your chakra is low. Wait until I've made preparations, then I'll wake you."
Though she trusted Rengoku greatly, Kushina couldn't help but ask, "Rengoku, are you just trying to comfort me?"
Rengoku saw her anxiety and reassured her, "Don't worry, I've got this."
Kushina took a shallow breath, "Alright. I'll wait for your message."
"Look after Naruto for me."
Then Kushina's chakra completely went quiet.
Having comforted Kushina, Rengoku thought for a moment and didn't remerge the clone yet.
This clone still slipped into the shadows and headed toward Naruto's residence.
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At this time, Mayumi, who was guarding outside the clan grounds, came in to report, "Clan Leader, the Anbu are here asking what happened in the clan grounds."
Fugaku gave her a look, meaning, ask Rengoku.
Mayumi rolled her eyes but still came to Rengoku.
Rengoku thought for a moment, "Just tell the Anbu: Sunagakure's jinchuriki launched an attack and was captured alive by us Uchiha."
Though the One-Tail Shukaku got very big and the chakra fluctuations were strong, it wouldn't be easy to hide.
But capturing a jinchuriki alive? That's a bombshell.
Now, Rengoku's reputation was already very high, even subordinates of Second and Third Elders didn't question it.
Mayumi immediately took the order and left.
Fugaku looked at Rengoku and gestured with his eyes.
Rengoku simply waved his hand, "No rush, let the news simmer for a bit."
Fugaku nodded and brought up something else, "Before all this, Hiashi sent word via Sota."
"You had them watching the orphanage. The head, Nono, hasn't returned, but Kabuto did."
"But he left again in the evening. The people from the Hyuga only tracked him heading northwest."
Rengoku clicked his tongue, 'Could Kabuto have gone off for a life-or-death lovers' quarrel with Nono?'
'Calculating the time… it seems about right.'
Rengoku quickly instructed Fugaku, "Coordinate with Orochimaru. Handle the clan's matters for now. Any meetings summoned by the Third Hokage, just skip them. Wait until my main body returns."
"Let Itachi stay in the clan for a few days. I've got an important matter to handle."
Fugaku responded, and Rengoku slipped into the night's shadows, heading northwest.
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[Sunagakure]
Near the cliffs.
This was Chiyo and Ebizo's base camp.
With age, Chiyo was less active in politics, but with such major events happening in Konoha… she wanted to keep an eye on things.
Especially since Pakura had recently sided with them, giving them an extra card to play.
Chiyo and Ebizo had become more proactive about Konoha affairs.
"So that's how it is. Seiji, don't worry, your people are safe here."
"Rasa's hand can't reach this far. Settle in for now. In a few days, you'll be able to leave."
"Thank you, Elder Chiyo," With that, Seiji led his people to follow Chiyo's people down.
Chiyo's eyes flashed as she entered the next room.
"Ebizo, send a message to Pakura and the others. Rasa is already preparing to hold them responsible for Gaara's loss, he's already sent people to capture them."
"Have them meet with our people first, then circle back another way."
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