Anya stepped among the remaining Tailed Beasts and lifted her control over them.
Four-Tails spoke first: "Are we free now? I want to return to the Wulian Cave (Water Curtain Cave)."
Five-Tails replied: "I've decided to retreat into seclusion in the forest."
"Can we finally return home? It feels like a dream." Seven-Tails stole a glance at Anya. Having interacted with her before, it wasn't as optimistic as the previous two beasts.
Nine-Tails then turned to Eight-Tails, who had fought alongside him: "What are you planning to do?"
"Me? Me..." Eight-Tails thought for a moment before replying: "I'll return to Bee. His annoying rap has grown on me. I left my chakra inside him when I was pulled out of his body. He's still alive. What about you?"
Caught off guard, Nine-Tails instinctively looked toward Naruto, who was being held in Kushina's arms.
"Finished discussing?" Anya spoke up: "I'm giving you a chance to speak now, but time is limited. Make your decision quickly."
"Huh?" The other Tailed Beasts that hadn't spoken yet all looked at Anya. When their gazes landed on her black Rinnegan eyes, their chakra involuntarily stirred with a sense of fear.
Seven-Tails glanced at Three-Tails, who had already left the group, suddenly realizing something, and hurriedly said: "I want to return to Fuu. That little girl was raised by me since childhood. It's been so long since we parted, I've actually missed her."
"Alright, I agree. Come here."
Anya's eyes flashed as she activated [Dojutsu] from Hagoromo, conjuring a Tailed Beast Container out of thin air.
Seven-Tails flapped its wings and flew into the container willingly.
The other beasts exchanged glances. Four-Tails even let out a cry: "I won't go back into a cage again! What I need is freedom! I want to return to my homeland!"
"Okay." Anya agreed.
That simple?
Six-Tails chimed in: "I also want to go back."
Anya looked at the two beasts that hadn't given their opinions yet: "Now only Shukaku and Two-Tails remain. What about you two?"
Shukaku, Two-Tails, hesitated before finally speaking up: "I also..."
"Wait." Hakuto stepped forward: "This little kitten is so cute. Dad, since you took away the rabbit, leave this one for me."
Anya thought for a moment and replied: "Alright."
Shukaku looked confused. Weren't we supposed to make our own decisions? I hadn't even finished talking yet! And who's the 'kitten'? Who's small? Can't you see this claw of mine that's as big as a hill?
However, when Anya turned her gaze toward him, Shukaku obediently backed down, even voluntarily shrinking its body and walking to Hakuto's side, letting out a "Meow."
Having spent a long time among the ninja, Shukaku fully understood the situation and said in his sharp, high-pitched voice: "Gaara is my good friend. I want to return to his side."
Before Anya could respond, Sasori found it odd and said: "Is that so? When did you two become friends? From what I know, you've always been causing trouble inside Gaara, making him unable to sleep well since childhood and even causing several disturbances in the village."
"We're the kind of bad friends who pull all-nighters together. After being apart for so long, of course he'd be worried about me."
Anya chuckled softly, never expecting Shukaku to be this clever. He'd definitely improved since the Third War.
Once again, another Tailed Beast Container appeared in her hand.
"Come in."
"Alright."
Seeing this, Shukaku obediently crawled inside.
The remaining three Tailed Beasts turned to leave, but Anya stepped in their way.
Four-Tails growled angrily, "You just promised us we could go."
Anya calmly replied, "I did promise to let you leave, however, your chakra stays here."
After speaking, Anya stretched out her hand and instantly pulled the massive chakra from the three Tailed Beasts. Their once-gigantic bodies visibly shrank down to the size of ordinary animals.
Once, Hagoromo created the nine Tailed Beasts using Yin-Yang Release. Now, Anya has reclaimed three of them.
Beside her, the remaining Tailed Beasts stared in shock. Especially the Two-Tails, who let out a frightened meow and hid behind Hakuto. At this moment, it felt incredibly lucky about its earlier decision—if they had hesitated even a second longer, they would have shared the same fate as those three.
"Even the innocent suffer when they possess something valuable. The powerful chakra inside you is the root of disaster, so I've taken it back. From now on, you'll be completely free, living as ordinary animals do, aging and eventually passing away." Anya waved her hand and said, "Now, you may go."
The three Tailed Beasts looked at each other, their complex expressions unable to tell whether they should cry or laugh. Finally, they took heavy steps forward and vanished from sight, marking the last time they'd ever appear. From then on, no one ever saw them again.
Only Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails remained in the center of the field.
Eight-Tails, seeing Anya turn her gaze toward him, nervously said, "I..."
Anya interrupted, "I know. You may go."
"Thank you." Eight-Tails expressed his gratitude and quickly vanished in a flash.
Nine-Tails glared at Anya with fierce arrogance.
Anya lightly laughed and said, "Alright, return to Naruto's body now."
After tossing out those words, Anya ignored Nine-Tails. She clasped her hands together, drawing out the Ten-Tails' chakra from her body and combining it with the power of her Rinnegan, forming the Rat seal (a hand sign representing the first earthly branch).
The Infinite Tsukuyomi was lifted, and giant trees sprouting from the earth worldwide rapidly retreated underground. Bound like mummies, numerous ninja gradually regained their freedom, consciousness returning to their bodies as life returned to the land.
Inside the Deadly Poison Valley, the three newly awakened individuals looked around in confusion. The sky had completely cleared of the poisonous mist. Even the venomous snakes and fierce beasts that had thrived here for many years were gone, leaving the air fresh and natural once more.
Fuu happily grabbed Gaara's hand and said, "We did it! We succeeded! This place no longer needs to be called the Deadly Poison Valley ever again."
Gaara also showed a faint smile and looked toward the man from the Aburame Clan. "We owe it all to your insects. I never thought they could absorb the toxic gas here."
"There's no need to thank me," the Aburame clan member replied. "It was my fault to begin with. Now, returning to nature feels quite good."
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After a round of conversation, a black portal appeared, and two Jinchuriki emerged in front of them.
"What is this..."
The Seven-Tails Jinchuriki looked at Fuu gently and said, "Glad to see you again. From now on, we won't be separated anymore."
Gaara turned to the other Jinchuriki and asked, "Shukaku, why are you here?"
Shukaku scoffed, "Hmph, after wandering around so much, I still prefer Sunagakure Village. You don't have chakra now, so from today on, you're my little brother—I've got your back."
The Seven-Tails Jinchuriki had enough and said, "Alright, Shukaku, knock it off."
The three looked at each other, confused, and asked, "What exactly happened?"
The Seven-Tails Jinchuriki spoke to Fuu, "When you get the chance, go ask your big brother. He'll tell you everything. Anyway, it's a long story."
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