The moment the throne of blood and fire appeared in the sky, a destructive aura washed over the landscape.
In an instant, the patrol ninjas accompanying Yugito Nii simply ceased to exist. They didn't even have time to scream before their bodies disintegrated into dust, crushed into nothing by the overwhelming pressure.
"No… that's impossible…"
The sight sent a jolt of pure fury through Yugito. The fact that this intruder had so brazenly invaded the Land of Lightning and murdered her comrades pushed her anger to its absolute limit. However, the terrifying, soul-crushing power radiating from the sky forced her mind back to a state of cold, sharp clarity.
This was no ordinary person. His appearance here was no accident.
Could it be… this person is…
As Yugito trembled, the figure on the throne solidified. An impossibly handsome face, like that of a divine being, looked down upon her. The moment his features became clear, the very air seemed to grow heavy, surging with a violent energy that pressed in from all directions.
"I… can't hold on…"
A wave of heat rolled through Yugito's body as her own power began to boil under the immense pressure. As a Jinchuriki, she contained the terrifying power of a Tailed Beast. These beings, even the weakest among them, could unleash devastation on a massive scale. When fused with a skilled ninja, that power became even more destructive, creating a living weapon of immense power, completely loyal to its village.
But in all her time as a Jinchuriki, Yugito had never encountered a presence this powerful. It was a pressure so immense that it felt like it could extinguish her and the beast within her without a second thought.
"Matatabi… who is he?" she desperately asked the consciousness of the Two-Tailed Cat sealed within her.
Though Matatabi was sealed, the two existed in a symbiotic state. Their relationship was harmonious, allowing Yugito to draw out the Tailed Beast's incredible strength.
"This… it can't be… is that him? The legend… the invincible one…"
Yugito's blood ran cold. She had never heard Matatabi, a being of pure power and arrogance, speak with such trembling fear. The presence in the sky was so terrifying that it could affect the mind of a Tailed Beast. It was clear that even a creature as mighty as the Two-Tails was completely and utterly terrified.
"Who is he…?" Yugito whispered, a terrible feeling sinking into her heart.
…
At the same time, high above on his throne, a calm smile appeared on Tsukihiko's face.
"It seems the information was accurate," he thought to himself. "The Two-Tails Jinchuriki is here. That means the Eight-Tails should be in the Kumorai Gorge, just as expected."
Allowing the Uchiha clan to summon him was merely a bit of theater to build momentum for his return. If he truly wanted to reappear, he could have done so in countless other ways. However, Tsukihiko enjoyed using his knowledge of this world's main storyline to his advantage. It often led to unexpected and efficient results.
The Tailed Beasts were critical pieces on the board. Their power was woven through the entire history of the Shinobi World, from the Nine-Tails sealed within the protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki, to the Uchiha clan's Sharingan, which held the power to control them. Collecting all nine Tailed Beasts was the fastest way to advance his grander plans.
"Heh, the Sharingan… and especially the Mangekyo Sharingan," he mused, his eyes fixed on the woman below. "Its effect on the Tailed Beasts is undeniable."
He watched Yugito's expression shift from anger to dawning horror. Tsukihiko's smile widened.
The next moment, he extended his arm forward and opened his hand, spreading his five fingers wide. Instantly, countless intricate patterns began to spread across his palm like a growing web.
"Not good…"
The sight plunged Yugito into absolute shock. Through Matatabi's panicked consciousness, she had finally guessed the identity of the man before her. Shénrén Yueyan. The master of the Twelve Divine Moons. A legendary figure who had once brought the entire Shinobi World to its knees. He had vanished for years, but his legend never died. He was an undefeated warrior who even the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama, could not match.
Against such a being, unleashing the full power of the Two-Tails would be like throwing an egg against a mountain. But even if she wanted to run, she knew her opponent would never give her the chance.
"Damn it… what is that…?"
Yugito's gaze was involuntarily drawn to Tsukihiko's open palm. The patterns spreading from it now resembled the roots of a great tree, covering the sky and casting a shadow over everything. The dense, web-like energy enveloped her completely.
Then, from the center of that palm, a sharp and eerie eye suddenly opened. Its tomoe spun wildly, a crimson wheel that seemed capable of crushing fate itself. It was the Uchiha clan's ultimate power… the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Yugito, a Jinchuriki with the power to destroy entire cities, never even got the chance to attack. In a single moment, she was completely suppressed.
As her consciousness began to fade, a calm, majestic voice echoed across the sky, sealing her fate.
"Two-Tails, captured."
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