Irei, Killer Bee, Motoi, and Kapeti all left, but Ye Yue Ling did not.
Instead, he stayed behind.
“Hmm?
What are you still doing here?”
“Hehe, Father, I’ve created an A-rank Ninjutsu.
I was wondering if I could hand it over to the village in exchange for another A-rank Ninjutsu from you?”
Ye Yue Ling said with a sheepish grin.
“Oh?
What kind of A-rank Ninjutsu?
Perform it and let me see.”
Upon hearing this, Ye Yue Ling began to condense Chidori in his hand.
Chirp, chirp, chirp!
The sound of electrical currents, like the chirping of a thousand birds, began to echo through the Raikage Building.
“Father, this is the Ninjutsu I created.
I’ve named it Chidori!”
“Attack me directly.
I want to test the lethality of this technique.”
The Third Raikage immediately stripped off his clothes, revealing his upper body.
The Third Raikage’s body was almost entirely muscle and bore virtually no scars.
This was likely because his physical training had made him so powerful that he rarely sustained injuries.
“Yes, Father.
Here I come!”
Ye Yue Ling was well aware of the terrifying strength of the Third Raikage’s body.
Forget Chidori; even a Wind Release: Rasenshuriken might not be able to faze him.
As Ye Yue Ling slammed the Chidori into the Third Raikage’s torso, the Raikage immediately gauged the strength of the technique.
“The destructive power is definitely A-rank; there’s no issue calling it an A-rank Ninjutsu.
However, this Chidori needs to be practiced alongside the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
Otherwise, one’s dynamic vision likely won’t be able to keep up.”
Experience truly counts; the Third Raikage saw through Chidori’s flaw at a single glance.
“Hehe, well, since you already have the Lightning Release Chakra cultivation method, this Chidori can be considered an extension of it.
Besides, even if one’s dynamic vision isn’t enough, it can still be released; it’s just a bit harder to control.”
Ye Yue Ling gave a sheepish laugh.
“Ling, what Ninjutsu do you want?”
“Father, I want Fire Release!”
“The highest Fire Release we have is only B-rank.
If you want one, you’ll have to settle for B-rank.”
When Ye Yue Ling heard ‘B-rank Ninjutsu’, the first thing that came to mind was Great Fire Annihilation!
“Father, I want Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation.”
Great Fire Annihilation—that was the technique Madara used against the Shinobi Allied Forces.
Although it was boosted by Madara’s own immense power, it was undoubtedly a very potent Fire Release!
With Great Fire Annihilation and the development of Chidori Current, he could start preparing his ultimate finishing move.
“Father, I’ll take this one.”
The Third Raikage rummaged through the debris of his broken desk, found a scroll, and tossed it to Ye Yue Ling.
Ye Yue Ling was overjoyed to see the Fire Release cultivation scroll; he wanted to head to the training ground and try it out immediately.
“Go ahead.
By the way, those who attacked you weren’t Konoha Ninja; they were from Iwagakure.”
Ye Yue Ling had actually guessed as much.
How could Konoha Ninja only use Earth Release and not a single Fire Release technique?
“Yes, Father.
I’m leaving now.”
After saying that, Ye Yue Ling left the Raikage Building.
Late Konoha Year 39
“Ling, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki Fukai is at death’s door.
Come with me to Yunlei Gorge immediately!”
“What?!”
Before Ye Yue Ling could register his shock, the Third Raikage grabbed him and sprinted toward Yunlei Gorge.
On the way, the Third Raikage explained the situation to Ye Yue Ling.
A Ninja had infiltrated Fukai’s medical team and administered a custom-made mental confusion poison.
Fortunately, the Third Raikage was nearby at the time and managed to subdue Fukai while he was undergoing Tailed Beast Transformation.
He had prevented Fukai from entering his full beast form.
Later, when he went to capture the Ninja, the infiltrator summoned many snakes.
Using the snakes to stall the Third Raikage, the Ninja managed to escape.
“I suspect it was the Konoha Ninja, Orochimaru,” Ye Yue Ling said.
“Hmm, I also believe it was Orochimaru.
After all, he’s the only one capable of summoning so many snakes and having the strength to escape from me.”
Ye Yue Ling and the Third Raikage analyzed the situation and both agreed it was Orochimaru.
While they were talking, they arrived at Yunlei Gorge.
Ye Yue Ling saw the dying Fukai.
Fukai lay on the ground, much of his skin corroded by the Tailed Beast Transformation.
He looked absolutely wretched.
“Orochimaru, I will definitely kill you!”
The Third Raikage roared in fury.
“Cough, cough…
Lord Third Raikage, it’s alright.
I’ve been tired for a long time.
In a way, he has granted me release.”
Even though there wasn’t a single patch of healthy skin left on Fukai’s body, his face held no malice, only a hint of relief.
“Are you Ye Yue Ling?”
“Yes, Uncle Fukai.
I’ve always admired you!”
“Ling, the power of a Tailed Beast is immense.
If you wish to accept this power, you must be prepared to endure the backlash it brings!”
After finishing his sentence, Fukai spat out a mouthful of blood.
“Ling, I see the hope of the future rising within you.
Fukai’s breath grew increasingly faint.
“Lord Raikage, do it.
I won’t survive this.”
“Fukai…
I’ve failed you.”
The Third Raikage, who had always been the epitome of a tough guy in Ye Yue Ling’s eyes, actually began to cry.
The Third Raikage was someone who cared deeply for his comrades.
Or rather, every generation of Raikage in Kumogakure—whether it was the Third or the Fourth—cared deeply for their people.
“Lord Raikage, this was the path I chose.
I have never blamed anyone.”
Fukai spat out another mouthful of blood.
“Lord Raikage, don’t wait any longer.
Quickly extract the Tailed Beast from my body.
I know my own body; I can’t hold on much longer.”
“Alright…”
“Sealing Team, extract Fukai’s…
Tailed Beast, and then seal it within Ye Yue Ling!”
The Third Raikage spoke these words with his head bowed.
Looking at Fukai, Ye Yue Ling also felt a bitter pang in his heart.
“Is this the fate of a Jinchuriki?”
Ye Yue Ling fell into a state of confusion.
But soon, he pulled himself out of it.
“No, as long as my own power is great enough, what does it matter if I’m a Jinchuriki?
Uncle Fukai’s tragedy will definitely not repeat itself with me!”
Once Ye Yue Ling had cleared his mind, he prepared himself to receive the Eight-Tails.
“Roar!”
As soon as the Eight-Tails emerged, it immediately let out a furious roar and began to condense a Tailed Beast Ball!
But it was futile; the Sealing Team had already surrounded the Eight-Tails!
With a thunderous shout, the Third Raikage lunged forward with a One-Finger Pierce, interrupting the Eight-Tails’ Tailed Beast Ball and knocking the beast onto its back!
The Sealing Team took the opportunity to follow up, completely binding the Eight-Tails!
The Eight-Tails was captured.
Next was the final step: injecting the Eight-Tails into Ye Yue Ling’s body!
“Ling, are you ready?”
The Third Raikage asked.
“Father, I’m ready.
Let’s do it!”
Ye Yue Ling replied firmly.
The Sealing Team then used the Iron Armor Seal to seal the captured Eight-Tails into Ye Yue Ling’s body.
Once the Eight-Tails entered his body, Ye Yue Ling felt as though he could now release Chidori ten times, whereas before he could only manage three.
And this was just from the Eight-Tails being inside him.
If he could reach an understanding with the Eight-Tails and become a Perfect Jinchuriki, who knew how much Chakra he would have!
After the Eight-Tails was sealed into Ye Yue Ling, the Third Raikage personally reinforced the seal, adding another layer on top of the Iron Armor Seal.
The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Ye Yue Ling!