Chapter 94: Launching the Operation — Futon Yugito!
This time, the interrogation session didn't last very long—only a little over two hours.
Because Oborotsuki was somewhat distracted.
When he left the prison, he was already considering finding an opportunity to send Uzuki Yūgure back to Konoha.
There was no need for her to remain in Kirigakure until she successfully gave birth to the baby in her womb.
Surely he couldn't let her give birth in the underground ANBU prison of Kirigakure, right?
But before that, Oborotsuki decided to do something first.
After all, she was a woman he had shared several nights of intimacy with.
Oborotsuki wasn't the type of heartless scumbag who would abandon her completely—he still had to think about his women to some extent.
The most important matter right now, however, was the tailed beasts.
He had already obtained the relevant intelligence gathered by Kirigakure's ANBU.
He now knew the current locations of the tailed beasts in each ninja village.
Since Obito, under Black Zetsu's manipulation, had chosen to abandon humanity, Oborotsuki had no intention of holding back against him.
He was going to seize every single tailed beast!
He decided to go scout the situation first.
But before that, Oborotsuki went home for dinner.
Konan's and Yūhi Kurenai's bellies were growing bigger day by day. As a responsible family man, Oborotsuki naturally couldn't ignore their feelings at a time like this.
On the way home, he casually bought some small gifts to bring back.
After dinner, the women sat on the sofa watching TV and chatting, while Oborotsuki temporarily played the role of nanny, looking after little Naruto and little Karin at the same time.
"Little guys, grow up quickly."
"When the time comes, Daddy will teach you powerful ninjutsu."
Oborotsuki gently teased Naruto and Karin. The two little ones seemed to understand his words and both gave him adorable smiles.
In that instant, Oborotsuki's heart melted a little.
The young Naruto and Karin really were too cute.
After playing with the two little ones for a while, he finally stood up and walked over to Mayumi, Kushina, and the others who were chatting on the sofa.
"I'm heading out for a bit. There's a mission tonight—I might not be back."
"You all go to bed early. Don't wait up for me."
As he spoke, he looked toward Konan and Yūhi Kurenai—the two night owls who loved staying up late the most.
"Another mission?"
Hearing that Oborotsuki was leaving immediately, Kushina frowned slightly.
"With Kirigakure in its current state, this kind of thing will probably continue for a while. There's no helping it—the village has only just been reborn."
"Anyway, I'll be careful."
Oborotsuki walked over and gave each of the beautiful women a hug, then turned to gently touch the soft, chubby cheeks of little Naruto and little Karin.
"I'm off."
He activated Flying Thunder God and disappeared before their eyes.
…
Land of Wind.
The endless yellow sand didn't only rage during the day.
Even at night, wind and sand still filled the air, making it easy to lose one's way in this vast, desolate desert.
At this moment, two figures moved side by side under the starry night sky, approaching from the distance.
"The Land of Wind really is a barren and remote country…"
"If not for Sunagakure's military power, this nation wouldn't even qualify as one of the Five Great Nations."
Walking beside Obito, Black Zetsu and White Zetsu looked at the desolate surroundings and complained a little.
"The One-Tail jinchūriki of Sunagakure, the monk Fūku, is about to pass away."
"When the time comes, Sunagakure will have to find a suitable new jinchūriki to reseal the tailed beast. That's when we strike and take it."
"To avoid any accidents, we need to hurry."
Obito walked with his arms crossed, head down, focused on the road.
Hearing White Zetsu's complaint, he stopped, turned back, and glared at him.
"The tailed beast's seal is at its weakest when the jinchūriki is about to die."
"Choosing to attack at that moment is truly a wise decision…"
Black Zetsu sneered meaningfully.
Meanwhile, on the other side—in the Land of Lightning, Kumogakure.
On the eastern mountain range outside Kumogakure—far enough from the village yet still able to overlook it entirely—
A single household perched on the edge of a cliff glowed with light.
In the open space outside the house, under the starry sky, a graceful figure was splitting firewood.
From her figure, it was clearly a woman.
This person was none other than Kumogakure's Two-Tails jinchūriki—Futon Yugito.
Ever since becoming the Two-Tails jinchūriki, Yugito had chosen to live outside the village to avoid the beast inside her causing trouble for the villagers.
Through years of coexistence, she had now gained easy control over the tailed beast's power.
She had even used this power multiple times to complete numerous high-difficulty missions for Kumogakure.
Because of this, Yugito was deeply loved and respected by the villagers of Kumogakure.
However, as a jinchūriki,
Her treatment was probably among the best of all jinchūriki.
Yugito gathered an armful of freshly split firewood and stood up, preparing to return to the house to cook.
But at that moment, her heart suddenly jolted.
With a clatter, the dry wood tumbled from her hands. In a movement as fast as lightning, Yugito drew a kunai and stared warily at the strange man who had suddenly appeared in front of her house door.
"Who are you?"
Yugito looked at the ghostly figure of Oborotsuki with extreme caution.
"As expected—you're here after all…"
Oborotsuki clearly saw Yugito's appearance and felt the enormous tailed beast chakra inside her. A playful smile immediately appeared on his face.
The current Yugito was only about seventeen or eighteen years old.
She looked much younger and more tender than her future self, yet she had already blossomed into a graceful and elegant beauty.
At 1.7 meters tall, slender and well-proportioned, every curve was perfectly developed.
Even without makeup, her beauty was stunning—easily surpassing many of the so-called "8-point beauties" Oborotsuki had seen in his previous life.
"Come with me, Yugito."
Oborotsuki withdrew his appraising gaze and smiled playfully, beckoning her with a finger.
"You know me?"
"So that's how it is… you came specifically for me!"
Yugito froze for a moment, then let out a cold snort as her eyes instantly turned icy.
As the Two-Tails jinchūriki, her status was top secret.
But sometimes, no secret was perfectly guarded. Over the years, there had been at least three occasions when people from other villages, with ulterior motives, had tried to kidnap her and even steal the power of the tailed beast sealed inside her.
Now, hearing Oborotsuki say this, Yugito naturally assumed he was the same kind of person—someone who purely coveted her tailed beast.
"Ah, yes—I did come specifically for you, but not for the reason you think…"
"Cut the nonsense! Since you're here, be prepared!"
Originally, Oborotsuki had intended to briefly explain his purpose.
But Yugito didn't give him the chance. With a "whoosh," she suddenly vanished from her spot and launched an attack toward Oborotsuki.
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