"Takuya-sama..."
The representative from Takigakure timidly raised his hand, resembling a nervous schoolchild asking a question, torn between his curiosity and the fear of being scolded by the teacher:
"What does the sealing of tailed beasts have to do with integrity?"
"Shut up!"
When I speak, who gave you permission to interrupt?
"..."
Terrified, the Takigakure representative shrank back, daring not to utter another word.
"Who said integrity has nothing to do with tailed beasts?
It has everything to do with it. Tailed beasts are powerful, and if we want to harness their strength, we need to seal them inside a Jinchūriki. But choosing a Jinchūriki isn't random—integrity is a key trait connected to them."
"Are you referring to the Jinchūriki's personality?"
By this point, no one was calling Konoha a fraud anymore. They were all quietly listening.
Of course, questions during the explanation were natural—except for the Takigakure representative, who had been frightened into silence.
"Exactly."
Takuya nodded in response to Chiyo's question but added a warning:
"Don't interrupt me again. Wait until I've finished speaking. If you have questions, ask then. Otherwise, figure it out on your own."
Chiyo: "..."
Fine. You win! I won't ask anymore.
Chiyo was fuming.
She hadn't expected Takuya to show no respect for Takigakure, nor for herself.
Seeing this, Kitsuchi, Ay, Yagura, and the others, who also had questions, chose to sit quietly, deciding to wait until Takuya was done.
With no further interruptions, Takuya continued:
"Becoming a Jinchūriki isn't easy. There are many important factors, but all the villages have overlooked one critical aspect—the personality of the Jinchūriki."
"Integrity, tolerance, and compassion all refer to the Jinchūriki's personality."
"Although tailed beasts are fierce and powerful, their thoughts are far simpler than those of humans.
Put simply, if you treat them well, they'll treat you well in return.
Even though tailed beasts generally resent humans, the first step to becoming a perfect Jinchūriki is earning the tailed beast's acknowledgment. And personality plays a critical role in this."
"If a Jinchūriki can't even look their tailed beast in the eye, fears it, or behaves in a way that even the tailed beast despises, how could you expect them to gain the tailed beast's acceptance?"
"To earn a tailed beast's trust, the Jinchūriki must face the beast directly, tolerate its hatred toward humanity, and use their love to care for the beast. They must treat the tailed beast as a friend, or even family."
"This is the hardest step. But once you've taken it, everything else becomes much easier."
"If you can't earn the tailed beast's trust, even if you manage to borrow its power or chakra, what's the point?
At most, you've gained a few additional combat techniques and slightly increased your strength."
What kind of logic was this?
The representatives were stunned, struggling to fully grasp what Takuya was saying. Yet somehow, his words seemed to make sense.
Ignoring their confusion, Takuya provided an example:
"For instance, Sunagakure's One-Tails Jinchūriki, Bunpuku, has earned the recognition of Shukaku, the One-Tails. Unfortunately, due to his identity, he was never able to take the next step and fully utilize Shukaku's power."
Looks like your village made a decent choice when selecting a Jinchūriki.
Everyone instinctively glanced at Chiyo, but Chiyo wasn't pleased in the slightest. She huffed in irritation.
"Let me remind you all, especially you, Chiyo—Rasa is not a suitable person to select a Jinchūriki. His heart is not in the right place.
Dark-hearted individuals will never earn a tailed beast's trust."
Chiyo: "..."
Are you serious?!
Do you have to keep using Sunagakure as a negative example?
"So, the key to becoming a perfect Jinchūriki is to first select someone suitable, particularly someone with the right personality. Is that correct?"
Unable to hold back, Ay asked.
Takuya glanced back at him and replied:
"Yes and no. I'm providing a general guideline, but that doesn't mean you must follow it strictly. Each tailed beast has a unique personality, so adhering to this standard may not necessarily win their favor.
However, following the guideline ensures that, even if you can't gain the tailed beast's acknowledgment, you can at least reduce the number of tailed beast rampages."
"For example, your brother isn't a bad choice. While he may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, his simplicity allows him to face the Eight-Tails directly. His personality makes it easier for them to interact and understand each other."
"Among all the Jinchūriki in the villages, I have high hopes for your brother. Even though he likes to entertain himself."
"..."
Have you said enough yet?
Where the hell is Konoha getting all this intelligence?
Ay couldn't help but want to curse.
Ever since the Eight-Tails rampage, Kumogakure had been secretly searching for a suitable Jinchūriki who could also form a bond with Ay.
But Konoha already knew about their selection process?! What kind of nonsense was this?
There had to be a high-level spy in the village.
They would need a thorough investigation after returning home.
After moving on from Kumogakure's secrets, Takuya continued:
"In addition, the development of a Jinchūriki also influences whether a tailed beast will accept them."
"And that brings us to the final point: acceptance."
"Everyone, a Jinchūriki is still a human being, a member of your village. Even if they become a tool for sealing a tailed beast, they should be treated kindly, not with hostility.
Discrimination, fear, and other negative influences can lead a Jinchūriki down the wrong path, making them introverted, selfish, and filled with hatred."
"A Jinchūriki like that won't gain the tailed beast's acknowledgment. In fact, the tailed beast will constantly provoke them to break the seal."
"Kurama, it's your turn."
At that moment, Takuya snapped his fingers. The conference room door opened, and a small fox trotted in, leaping onto the table and lying down in front of him.
The representatives stared, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.
Was this… the Nine-Tails?
"Tsk, how ignorant."
The fox opened its mouth, immediately throwing out a taunt:
"Never seen a tailed beast running around freely before?"
The representatives' expressions turned awkward.
Tailed beasts running free wasn't unheard of, but a sealed tailed beast roaming around? That was a first. The Nine-Tails was the pioneer.
"Whatever. I can't be bothered to stoop to your level."
Kurama's arrogant nature flared as he raised his little head with a snort.
"Tailed beasts hate humans because humans are selfish and dark-hearted. People with such hearts will never gain a tailed beast's trust.
Of course, not all humans are like that."
"This brat, Takuya, is absolutely right. Each tailed beast has a different personality. Gaining their acknowledgment requires different approaches."
For example, I, the great Kurama, respond better to kindness than to brute force. Unless, of course, the brute force is overwhelming… cough, but let's not talk about that.
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