Chapter 76
Yu Gao
Konoha Village Gate
A handsome young man, dressed in an elegant sky-blue robe and holding a specially made bubble-blowing tool, with long bangs, was slowly walking towards Konoha Village.
His face was cold, and he exuded an aura that kept people at a distance, yet he also inexplicably carried a leisurely and carefree charm.
This person is none other than Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki whose kill order was revoked by Kirigakure!
While evading pursuit, Utakata accidentally obtained some intelligence and learned about the various evil deeds of the Twilight organization. He then decided to follow the advice of Kirigakure and seek refuge in Konoha.
As Utakata approached the gates of Konoha Village, the guards' eyes were involuntarily drawn to him.
They secretly speculated about the identity and purpose of this mysterious young man, their eyes revealing a hint of wariness and tension.
After all, with the Twilight organization rampant, the arrival of any stranger should be viewed with caution.
Yu Gao stopped, his gaze calmly meeting that of the gatekeeper ninja, his voice understated yet carrying an undeniable power:
"My name is Utakata, I am the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, and I come from Kirigakure."
"I came to Konoha to seek refuge, following instructions from Kirigakure."
Upon hearing this, the gatekeeper ninjas exchanged a smile, their tense nerves finally relaxing.
One of them stepped forward and politely replied:
"Welcome to Konoha Village, Mr. Utakata..."
"You are the last Jinchuriki to arrive at Konoha Village. Please wait a moment while we inform you."
Yu Gao nodded slightly and waited patiently to the side.
Out of boredom, he picked up his bubble blower and gently blew, sending colorful bubbles dancing in the air, adding a touch of relaxation to the tense atmosphere.
Before long, a ninja dressed in a Konoha ninja uniform hurried over, his face beaming with a warm smile:
"Mr. Hataka, welcome..."
"I am the reception ninja from Konoha Village, and I will be in charge of arranging your itinerary within the village..."
"Please come with me, the Hokage has been waiting for a long time."
Yu Gao put away his bubble-blowing tools and followed the welcoming ninja into the long-awaited Konoha Village.
He secretly admired this place; it was indeed a unique place.
The air was filled with an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, a stark contrast to the Hidden Mist Village where he once lived.
As Utakata delved deeper into his exploration, the bustling scene of Konoha Village gradually unfolded before his eyes.
The streets were lined with shops, bustling with activity; the market was filled with people coming and going, and laughter echoed constantly; and the villagers with their happy smiles made him feel an unprecedented sense of warmth and belonging.
Just as Yu Gao was immersed in this tranquility and beauty, a clear and melodious voice interrupted his thoughts:
"Mr. Utakata, the Hokage is waiting for you inside. Please go in by yourself."
Yu Gao looked up and saw a young female ninja standing not far away.
She smiled, her eyes conveying friendliness and respect.
After giving a slight bow, she gestured for Yu Gao to enter the Hokage's office on his own.
A surge of inexplicable emotion welled up within Yu Gao. At such a moment, to be accepted and respected by Konoha Village was undoubtedly a great comfort to him.
He straightened his clothes and walked towards the Hokage's office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had been waiting for a long time in the Hokage's office.
He sat behind a large desk, his face kind yet serious, his eyes revealing concern and expectation for Yugao.
Yu Gao entered the room and bowed respectfully:
"Lord Hokage, I am Yu Gao. I hope you will take care of me in the future."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up with a smile, walked up to Utakata, and gently patted him on the shoulder:
"Utaka, welcome to Konoha Village..."
"To prevent the evil organization 'Twilight' from succeeding in its plot, I hope you, like the other Jinchuriki, will temporarily take refuge in Konoha Village..."
"We will arrange a secluded place for you and send a strong team to protect your safety."
Upon hearing this, Yu Gao felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He nodded solemnly, and then, at Hiruzen Sarutobi's signal, left the Hokage's office.
Led by the welcoming ninja, Utaka passed through several layers of barriers and finally arrived at a small island.
"Mr. Yu Gao, I'll stop here. I won't bother you any further..."
The ninja who was there to greet Yu Gao politely spoke to him, and after Yu Gao nodded in acknowledgment, she quickly left.
After observing the surroundings for a short while and finding nothing unusual, Yu Gao prepared to enter the island.
However, not long after, a burly ninja with a headband bearing the character "oil" and silver hair suddenly appeared in front of him.
"Welcome, the last Jinchūriki..."
The ninja spoke loudly.
"I am one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, specifically responsible for taking care of you precious Jinchūriki..."
He chuckled and added:
"Of course, you can call me Jiraiya too."
Upon hearing this, Yu Gao's face flashed with surprise, then a faint smile appeared on his lips.
He was naturally very familiar with Jiraiya's name.
This legendary ninja, one of the three legendary Sannin of Konoha, not only possessed superb ninjutsu skills, but also had a distinctive personality and unique insights into the ninja world, leaving a significant mark on the ninja world.
"Lord Jiraiya, it's true that seeing you in person is much better than hearing about you."
Yu Gao bowed respectfully and introduced himself:
"I am Utakata, the Jinchuriki of the Six-Tails, from Kirigakure."
Jiraiya smiled and nodded, gesturing for them to proceed.
"Then let's go..."
With that, he led Yu Gao deeper into the island.
Yu Gao responded and followed closely behind.
The two walked through the lush forest and finally arrived at a secluded dwelling.
The environment here is tranquil and elegant, and the surroundings are filled with all kinds of defensive mechanisms, which are obviously made with great care to protect the safety of the Jinchūriki.
However, the next moment, Utakata suddenly felt an unprecedented disturbance within his body—the Seven-Tails Chakra had begun to surge wildly and uncontrollably!
This power seemed to be touched by some unknown entity, like waves whipped up by a gale, churning wildly within him and bringing waves of tearing pain.
Yu Gao's expression changed drastically. He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, trying to suppress the violent chakra with his own will.
But then, something even more shocking happened.
Before him, several figures slowly emerged in the previously empty space, scrutinizing him with hostile gazes…