Chapter 55: The King of Flames Claims He Detected My Will of Fire (2/2)

"Steady," Wakaho raised an eyebrow.

The Uchiha plan was proceeding smoothly!

Boom—!

The Five-Tails skidded to a stop as it approached, carving two deep furrows in the earth before crouching down and resting its head on the ground.

At first glance, it looked like a well-behaved pet.

Yet, those enormous copper-ringed eyes were fixed on Minato with a hint of hostility...

"Um..." Minato felt quite uncomfortable under the intense gaze. He forced a sunny, apologetic smile. "Mu King-sama, the situation at that time was special, and I..."

"In short, I am very sorry!"

Minato bowed deeply at ninety degrees, his attitude sincerely remorseful.

The Five-Tails, Mu King's eyes showed confusion. It didn't respond, perhaps out of disdain, and instead looked toward Wakaho.

"Indra... What's up with this human?"

The Five-Tails' voice echoed in Wakaho's mind.

"He's already been reprimanded by me. People in this world lack respect for Tailed Beasts. I'll gradually make them restore it," Wakaho replied coolly.

"..." Mu King was silent for half a second before eventually speaking. "I'm having a hard time distinguishing,Indra... you've really changed a lot."

"After fighting my brother for so long, I'm tired too, Mu King," Wakaho replied smoothly. "This world isn't what he wants to see, nor what I want to see."

"Compared to the disputes of the past, I'd rather observe this world and see how it can be restored to its former state..."

"Is that so..." Mu King pondered.

"Then I suggest you free the other Tailed Beasts. We can help you regain your strength quickly."

I'd like to, but...

I also want to become the Ten-Tails Jinchūriki, but I can't handle the Ten-Tails' power right now.

"This isn't urgent. I've found my descendants. They all carry my bloodline. Observing their growth is quite enjoyable."

Wakaho turned to Orochimaru.

"Mu King said it sensed the strong Will of Fire within me at that time, so it tried to pass on some chakra to me."

"It also said that my Will of Fire is like a beacon in the dark, something it has seen before."

Mu King: ...

"Is that so," the Third Hokage nodded thoughtfully.

Wakaho's Will of Fire was indeed... quite intense. This description seemed fitting.

The key issue was how Mu King communicated with Wakaho...

Was it necessary to transfer chakra for effective communication?

Orochimaru looked at his pondering teacher and smiled.

"Sensei..." Orochimaru gently reminded, "Perhaps we should consider how to provide a habitat for Wakaho-kun's companion."

The Third Hokage, startled, realized that he had initially set out to defeat the Five-Tails Jinchūriki and hadn't thought about this matter.

Tsk... why is this giving me a headache again?

Hmm? Why is Danzo's face popping up in my mind?

Hiss...

Danzo, Danzo, always Danzo!

The Third Hokage could already imagine Danzo's reaction...

He probably couldn't wait to become the Five-Tails Jinchūriki himself!

"Um... Wakaho-kun?"

Minato, still bowing, peeked out. "Mu King-sama... have you forgiven me?"

"No," Wakaho said flatly.

"Mu King was initially afraid of accidentally hurting you, so it kept avoiding you. But you ended up hitting it hard with a Tailed Beast Ball." (Minato's Rasengan was inspired by the Tailed Beast Ball.)

"Mu King said that Tailed Beasts value fairness, so after you took a Tailed Beast Ball from it, the matter is settled."

Minato: ...

Wakaho struggled not to laugh.

Go and complain to Kushina about the soft rice man!

The Jinchūriki misses Kurama a lot too!

Heh heh heh heh heh!