Hiss—!
Everyone present was dumbfounded.
Other than Minato Namikaze, who knew the truth and managed to remain somewhat composed, the rest stood frozen in shock.
Especially Obito.
What the hell was happening?
Transcription Seal? Three-Tails?
He couldn't make sense of any of it!
But before anyone could ask, Minato spoke up first.
"Enough! We'll discuss the rest later. For now, I need to seal the Three-Tails first."
"Adamantine Sealing Chains—release!"
Golden chains of sealing surged forth, plunging into Rin Nohara's spiritual world and binding the unconscious Three-Tails.
The beast offered no resistance.
Of course not.
When Uchiha Madara had forcefully sealed it inside Rin, he had already subdued it with his Mangekyo Sharingan.
The plan was simple: once Rin returned to Konoha, Madara's hidden Transcription Seal would activate, awakening the beast to rampage through the village.
But unfortunately for him—
With Kai's interference, Madara's grand design had collapsed beyond repair.
Adamantine Chains could restrain even the Nine-Tails.
A measly Three-Tails was nothing.
And Minato didn't stop there.
After binding it, he pressed his palm against Rin's abdomen and etched a Eight Trigrams Seal, the very same kind that would one day bind the Nine-Tails within Naruto.
Now, unless Uchiha Madara himself showed up, Rin's safety was guaranteed.
"Alright, it's done."
"With the Chains and Eight Trigrams Seal, the Three-Tails won't be causing trouble.
Rin, once we return to the village, seek out your teacher's wife. Kushina is the real expert on handling tailed beasts.
As for the Transcription Seal… I'll leave that part to you, Kai-kun."
In his words, the tension eased among the group.
No wonder.
A tailed beast was a village's ultimate weapon—how could ordinary shinobi not fear it?
Meanwhile, Kai activated his Mangekyo Sharingan.
"Sharingan—Genjutsu."
Instantly, he placed Rin into a powerful illusion, making her believe she had already carried the Three-Tails safely into Konoha.
This tricked the Transcription Seal into activating.
The Three-Tails stirred awake, its mind twisted by Madara's hidden genjutsu, driving it berserk.
It thrashed against its cage, desperate to escape Rin's spiritual world.
But against the Chains and Eight Trigrams Seal?
Even the Nine-Tails had to bow its head.
The Three-Tails was nothing but fledgling.
"Genjutsu—release."
As the Mangekyo pattern faded from Rin's eyes and the beast's frenzy subsided, Kai exhaled faintly.
"Tch. That old ghost Madara really overdoes it.
As if controlling it with genjutsu wasn't enough—he had to stack a Transcription Seal too, and hide another illusion inside it!
Absolutely absurd."
Yes.
A Transcription Seal couldn't be broken.
One could only wait for it to trigger, then counter the jutsu it unleashed.
Luckily for Kai, Madara had only hidden an illusion inside.
To a Mangekyo wielder like him, it was child's play.
"All done," Kai finally said. His voice was calm, but carried weight.
"However—there's one last problem.
If Rin just returns to Konoha like this, Hidden Blood Mist Village will surely come knocking, demanding their Three-Tails back.
But if the beast is forcibly extracted, Rin will certainly die.
Minato-nii, can you protect her?
Because if Sarutobi Hiruzen decides to pull rank in the name of 'the village's greater good,' standing by Rin will mean standing against Konoha's entire leadership.
So my suggestion is this: if the pressure is too great, let Rin reside within the Uchiha compound.
My house is empty anyway—one more person is no burden.
Most importantly—Hiruzen's so-called righteousness has no weight against Uchiha."
Kai's tone brimmed with defiance, his gaze sharp as a blade.
And at last—the truth of his maneuvering revealed itself.
Saving Rin hadn't just been sentient.
It was leverage.
If Minato chose to protect Rin directly, he'd inevitably clash with Konoha's high council.
If he accepted Kai's proposal instead, entrusting Rin to the Uchiha, then Kai would earn Minato's deepest debt of gratitude.
Either way—Kai stood to gain.
As for whether the Uchiha could actually safeguard Rin?
A cold smile tugged at his lips.
If I, Uchiha Kai, can't even manage this, what right do I have to challenge the village's elite?
Minato frowned, troubled.
Honestly—he hadn't even considered this side of the issue before. His mind had been too consumed with Rin and Obito's safety.
But with Kai's reminder, the headache hit him instantly.
"Sensei…" Obito spoke up at once.
"We can't abandon Rin!"
Kakashi, too, clenched his fists.
"She's our comrade. I won't allow anyone to harm her!"
Minato smiled faintly.
Looking at the three young shinobi before him, his expression softened with resolve.
"Don't worry.
I'll protect you all. No one will lay a hand on you.
Kai-kun—thank you.
But Rin is my student. I will take responsibility for her. She'll stay at my home for now, and learn from Kushina about being a jinchuriki.
That said… I'll be honest."
His voice grew heavy.
"I don't know if I can withstand the pressure from the village council.
If the day comes that I cannot hold the line, then Rin's safety will have to trouble you, Kai."
Minato's words were serious.
Yes—he would do everything in his power to protect Rin.
But in truth, he was only a Jounin.
His authority came not from rank, but from being a Sannin's disciple. Most wouldn't dare provoke him.
But a tailed beast? That was a matter of international warfare.
Could he really stand against the entire system? He wasn't certain.
Which was why he didn't bluff—he admitted the risk plainly.
And in doing so, he entrusted the backup plan to Kai.
Kai nodded without hesitation.
"No problem.
If the pressure becomes too much, just send Rin to the Uchiha.
As long as I stand, no one will trample us.
With Rin's matter settled—next is Obito's.
Because by thwarting Madara's scheme, we've only begun the real battle."
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