Uzumaki Mito and Kushina arrived at the training ground, led in by a shinobi from the Administration Department.
"Danzo-sama, Mito-sama, Koharu-sama, Uzumaki-sama—Lady Mito has arrived."
At the center of the field stood Danzō, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu.
Beside them was a young girl.
She was the Two-Tails' jinchūriki, her hands bound with iron chains.
Her eyes were red and swollen, lips trembling as if she had just been crying. The formation surrounding her radiated fear and tension.
"Lady Uzumaki Mito, you can see for yourself—the Two-Tails' jinchūriki is unstable. Do you wish to replace her with another host?"
Mito pulled Kushina closer, frowning as she studied the terrified girl. "What are you doing? If you want to avoid accidents, release her first."
Kushina couldn't help but speak up, her voice sharp. "She's still just a child! How can you treat her like this?"
"Presumptuous!" Koharu snapped, her expression hard. "Kushina, do you think it's your place to speak here? Release her? If she loses control, who will take responsibility?"
But Mito's gaze silenced her. "Kushina is right. Handling it this way will only make things worse. Release her."
Koharu's face stiffened, her voice lower but still firm. "Lady Mito… if anything happens, we won't be able to bear the consequences."
Mito's eyes narrowed. "Didn't you bring this girl back as the Two-Tails' jinchūriki? If something goes wrong, isn't that your responsibility?"
Her voice turned cold. "Koharu, you call yourself an elder and advisor, and yet you say such things?"
Koharu clenched her jaw and fell silent.
Homura gave a thin smile, trying to ease the tension. "Lady Mito, please don't misunderstand. We only think it's risky to release her. Don't be fooled by her age—her power is formidable. She is, after all, a jinchūriki."
He continued, "This host seems unstable. Perhaps it would be safer to keep the seal in place, or transfer the Two-Tails to another girl—one with a kekkei genkai."
Mito's tone sharpened. "Was this decision made under the Hokage's orders?"
"Lord Hokage is occupied repelling Kumogakure's forces. Given the wartime circumstances, the Administration Department has been entrusted with these matters."
"And Akimichi Torifu?" Mito asked.
"Lord Torifu fell ill and has temporarily handed authority to us, his deputies," Homura replied smoothly. "Please understand, everything we do is for Konoha's sake."
Mito frowned, her voice firm. "Transferring hosts recklessly will only invite disaster. No one knows what may happen."
She stepped forward. "Move aside."
Danzō inclined his head. "Very well, Lady Mito. We'll leave this matter to you."
He turned to leave, but paused. "For Konoha's safety, we plan to erect the Four Purple Flame Formation. Do you object?"
Mito studied him a moment, then nodded. "Do as you wish."
The moment Danzō stepped beyond the designated area, four jōnin around the perimeter began weaving hand signs.
The Four Purple Flame Formation activated, forming a glowing cuboid barrier. Its walls shimmered with violet flames, blocking intruders and burning any who touched its surface.
Mito felt unease coil in her chest but pushed forward.
She approached the girl and began unlocking the chains. The girl trembled violently, sweat streaming down her face, whispering through clenched teeth, "Old lady… run!"
Mito's eyes widened. "What?"
Before she could react, a surge of malevolent blue chakra erupted from the girl's body.
BOOM!
The blast sent Mito flying backwards. Her nine-tailed chakra cloak flared instinctively as she hit the ground hard.
Shaking her head, she looked up—only to see a monstrous feline form, wreathed in blazing blue chakra.
The Two-Tails had emerged, its twin tails lashing behind it as dark energy gathered in its maw.
A Tailed Beast Bomb—!
The oppressive force made Kushina collapse to her knees, frozen in terror.
Uzumaki Mito stood protectively in front of Kushina, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth. Her voice was low and grim.
"This is troublesome."
This wasn't partial transformation—this was the Tailed Beast itself, freed from its host.
The girl who had once been its jinchūriki had already collapsed, her body lifeless. The injuries were too severe; she could no longer serve as a host.
And now, the only suitable vessel here… was Kushina.
Mito's eyes narrowed, suspicion flashing in them. Could this be one of Danzō's schemes?
"Damn it…! Cancel the barrier and let Kushina out!"
But the shinobi maintaining the Four Purple Flame Formation shook their heads.
"Forgive us, Lady Mito. The Tailed Beast has fully manifested—we cannot release the barrier now!"
Mito's voice thundered with anger. "I can restrain the beast myself! What are you so afraid of?"
Yet the jōnin answered firmly, voices tight with duty.
"We're sorry, Lady Uzumaki. We cannot disobey our orders. Holding this barrier… is our responsibility!"
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