Naruto: Mikoto and Tsunade, don't let either of them go.

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"It's nothing. It's just that it's a bit inconvenient to talk about our affairs in the village, so I brought you here."

Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words, Gaara paused slightly, then said:

"So, what's the matter?"

Upon hearing Gaara's words, Uchiha Kakuzan glanced at his heavy dark circles and stroked his chin with his fingers, saying:

"Gaara, you should know what that monster inside you is, right?"

Gaara wasn't surprised by Uchiha Kakuzan's words, but after a moment of silence, he said:

"It should be One-Tailed Beast, right?"

Upon hearing Gaara's words, Uchiha Kakuzan nodded slightly and continued:

"Then do you know why you can't sleep?"

Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words, Gaara frowned in annoyance and continued:

"That's because there's a One-Tailed Beast sealed inside me. If I fall asleep, it will escape, which is why I'm afraid to sleep."

Upon hearing Gaara's words, Uchiha Kakuzan looked at him with a hint of pity, but ultimately shook his head and said:

"Gaara, do you know? In our Konoha Village, there is a child in a similar situation to you, but the Nine-Tails is sealed inside him."

At this point, seeing Gaara's puzzled expression, wondering why he was telling him this, Uchiha Kakuyama continued:

"But the child was completely unaffected. Whether he was sleeping or playing, the Nine-Tails inside him would not awaken. Only when his emotions fluctuated too much could some of the tailed beast's chakra leak out."

Furthermore, I've met quite a few people like you, whose sleep is largely unaffected by the tailed beasts.

Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words, even Gaara, if he were slow-witted, realized that his situation might not be due to the tailed beast. A tremendous surge of emotion welled up within him, even causing the sand around him to swirl and ripple rapidly. His eyes were fixed intently on Uchiha Kakuzan as he spoke:

"Lord Qiushan, what is the reason for this?"

Gaara knew a little about the previous Jinchuriki of Sunagakure, that old monk named Bunpuku, who basically never slept.

Therefore, Gaara always believed that these things were normal once one became a Jinchūriki.

To his surprise, what he had always believed was not necessarily true.

Chapter 490: The Sealing Technique of the Sand Village

Since he gained self-awareness, Gaara has basically never had a good night's sleep.

The only time he got a good night's sleep was thanks to the man in front of him. It was because the man had extracted some of the One-Tailed Beast's chakra, causing it to be weak for several days, that Gaara realized how great a blessing it was to be able to get a good night's sleep.

Gaara originally thought that this was how his life would be, and that he would eventually die alone like that old monk Fenfu.

But now, he has found hope here at Uchiha Hill.

Upon hearing Gaara's words, a smile flashed in Uchiha Kakuzan's eyes, and he said with a smile:

"As far as I know, the reason why you are more affected by the tailed beasts than other Jinchuriki is most likely because the sealing techniques of your Sunagakure are not very perfect."

Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words, Gaara was slightly taken aback, then a look of realization and surprise flashed in his eyes.

This can be considered a case of the blind spot being right under the lamp. Gaara had actually considered various reasons, and even thought it was because of the different tailed beasts. However, what he didn't expect was that the problem actually lay in the sealing technique.

Now that the problem has been identified, it's easier to solve. After thinking for a while, Gaara seemed to remember something, and finally looked up and asked:

"I remember that Granny Chiyo, who lives in seclusion in our Sunagakure village, is very skilled in sealing techniques. If I were to ask her for guidance, would she be able to resolve my problem?"

Upon hearing Gaara's words, Uchiha Kakuzan chuckled before explaining:

"How could that be? Even Granny Chiyo from your Sunagakure village is only somewhat capable in puppetry; when it comes to sealing techniques, she's far from competent."

At this point, Uchiha Kakuzan looked at Gaara and said:

“Gaara, don’t be fooled by the fact that your village’s old woman, Chiyo, has retired. She knows everything that’s going on in the village. If she really had a solution, she would have stepped in to resolve it for you long ago.”

Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuyama's words, Gaara fell silent. He didn't believe that the man in front of him would deceive him.

After a long while, Gaara finally looked at Uchiha Kakuyama and asked:

"Lord Qiushan, why did you tell me this? You should know that I am a member of Sunagakure and the Jinchuriki of the One-Tailed Beast. Even if I were to join your Konoha, you would not trust me."

Gaara was very clear about his stance. Although he had no affection for his father and little sense of belonging to Sunagakure, he was also well aware that, given his status, even if he defected from Sunagakure, he would not be accepted by Konoha or Uchiha Kakuzan.

After hearing Gaara's words, Uchiha Kakuzan stroked his chin helplessly and said:

"Well, I guess you could say I'm meddling in other people's business. Your troubles are nothing to me, and I find you alright, so I can't bear to see you like this."

At this point, Uchiha Kakuyama shrugged and continued:

"So, it's up to you now. If you can trust me, I'll help you solve this problem and reinforce the seal. If you're not willing, I won't force you."

As for Gaara's problem, Uchiha Kakuzan was just doing it as a matter of convenience. If Gaara was unwilling, he naturally wouldn't force him.

Gaara fell silent upon hearing what Uchiha Kakuyama said.

However, this time Uchiha Kakuzan didn't have to wait long before he saw Gaara nod in agreement.

"I believe in Lord Qiushan. Even if I used the Sleeping Technique to completely unleash the One-Tailed Beast, I believe I would still be no match for you. If you really want to do something to me, I believe you don't need my consent."

Upon hearing Gaara's words, Uchiha Kakuzan's face showed a hint of approval, and he nodded, saying:

"Are you ready? Shall we begin?"

Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words, Gaara was slightly taken aback. He glanced around at his surroundings and asked in confusion:

"Lord Qiushan, shall we proceed here?"

Uchiha Kakuzan nodded and said:

"Well, this is a small matter for me, it can be done quickly, and I won't need to go to any enclosed places."

Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words, Gaara took a deep breath and nodded solemnly, saying:

"Yes, Lord Qiushan, I am ready."

Seeing this, Uchiha Kakuyama didn't waste any words and immediately revealed his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, looking into Gaara's eyes:

"Sharingan, seal."

With a soft shout from Uchiha Kakuzan, Gaara collapsed to the ground, lying on the withered leaves.

Seeing this, Uchiha Kakuyama shook his head helplessly. With a thought, Gaara's body floated up and slowly landed on the boulder next to him.

However, just as Uchiha Kakuyama was about to make his move, he seemed to remember something. With a thought, a beautiful figure with a full head of red hair and sleepy eyes appeared beside him.

"Hmm? Is this Mr. Qiu? What can I do for you?"

Since returning from the Land of Waves with Qiushan-kun, Kushina has completely let loose, sleeping whenever she wants and even developing a more alluring figure.

Seeing that Kushina was still sleepy-eyed and her clothes were loose, almost revealing her underwear, Uchiha Kakuzan was somewhat helpless. After reaching out to straighten her clothes, he said:

"Kushina, aren't you interested in sealing techniques? This child in front of you is the Jinchuriki of the One-Tailed Beast from Sunagakure. Look at the seals on his body."

Kushina had regained consciousness and became interested after hearing what Uchiha Kakuzan said. Before Kakuzan could say anything more, she automatically locked onto Gaara lying on the boulder and began to examine him carefully.

After a while, Kushina finished her investigation. Standing up straight, she clapped her hands, looking utterly speechless, and said:

"Is this all? The Sand Village's seal is far too rudimentary! With a seal of this caliber, it's utterly incapable of isolating the tailed beast's consciousness. It's a miracle this One-Tail hasn't driven the child insane; the One-Tail is actually quite kind."

Kushina was once the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, so she naturally understood the immense negative emotions of the Tailed Beasts. This rudimentary seal simply couldn't isolate those things.

Chapter 491: Furious Shukaku

Upon hearing Kushina's words, Uchiha Kakuzan, who was standing nearby, raised an eyebrow slightly and asked:

"What? Is the seal on this One-Tailed Jinchuriki so simple?"

Although Uchiha Kakuyama was also very skilled in sealing techniques, he was still somewhat inferior to Kushina, which is why he asked that question.

Hearing what Kushina said, she shook her head speechlessly, looked at Gaara who was still unconscious, and said pitifully:

"The seals on this child are simply appalling, basically just a patchwork of various simple sealing techniques. The fact that he has survived this long without going insane is quite remarkable."

At this point, Kushina looked again at Uchiha Kakuyama beside her and asked in confusion:

"Logically speaking, the One-Tailed Jinchuriki is a treasure of Sunagakure. How did you manage to kidnap him?"

What? You're interested in a one-tailed fox?

Hearing Kushina's words, Uchiha Kakuyama shook his head and said:

"If I wanted to obtain a tailed beast, it would be an easy thing. I know this child and know that he can hardly sleep because of this tailed beast, so I feel sorry for him and just want to help him."

Kushina is someone who has died once, after all.

Therefore, after being resurrected by Uchiha Kakuzan, she no longer felt the constraints of village life. So, upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words, she did not object, but still asked with a puzzled look:

"So how do you want to help him? Change the seal on him?"

Sealing the tailed beasts would be an easy task for both Uchiha Kakuyama and Kushina, which is why Kushina asked that question.

At this point, Kushina became excited, her face beaming with eagerness as she said:

“Qiu Shan Jun, if you want to change his sealing technique, why don’t you let me do it? I’ve been studying this recently and just happened to test my improved Bagua sealing technique.”

Originally, Uchiha Kakuyama wanted to handle it himself, but after seeing Kushina's eager expression, he hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed.

"Okay, I'll sit here and keep watch for you."

Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words, Kushina's pretty face immediately lit up with joy. She quickly kissed Uchiha Kakuzan on the cheek and exclaimed happily:

"Kiu Shan-kun, you're so kind!!"

Feeling the soft touch on his face, Uchiha Kakuyama smiled and shook his head, then stepped aside to wait for Kushina's next move.

Seeing this, Kushina did not hesitate any longer. She lifted Gaara's clothes, revealing his lower abdomen, and then ignited chakra flames on her fingers, gently touching his lower abdomen.

As Kushina stimulated him, a rather complex pattern slowly appeared on Gaara's lower abdomen.

However, the pattern looks discontinuous and incomplete, as if it were pieced together haphazardly.

After these patterns appeared, Kushina studied them carefully, muttering to herself as she did so:

"This should be a Magnet Release sealing technique unique to Sunagakure, but it's not a very advanced technique. Let me see how to break it..."

The seal on Gaara's body and the sealing techniques that Kushina was skilled in were not from the same system.

Therefore, in order to avoid conflict between the two seals, the best way is to first remove the seal on Gaara, and then have Kushina re-seal him using the sealing technique.

However, there is still a problem: there is a possibility that they could escape directly from Gaara's body once the sealing technique is removed.

Just as this question popped into Kushina's mind, she merely glanced at Uchiha Kakuyama beside her and immediately put the question out of her mind.

Ha, what a joke. She has Lord Qiushan guarding her right next to her. If that tailed beast dares to run out, then it has some courage.

After thoroughly understanding the seal on Gaara's body, Kushina didn't hold back and directly produced golden chakra flames on her fingers. Within these flames, numerous sealing symbols could be faintly seen.

"Sealing Technique - Release"

After Kushina tapped Gaara's lower abdomen a few times with her fingers, and with a soft shout, the black symbols on it slowly dissolved away, as if ink had been washed away with water.

As soon as the last black symbol on Goara's lower abdomen disappeared, as if sensing something, a layer of red tailed beast chakra immediately appeared on his body.

"Hahahaha, I, Shukaku, am finally out? I knew it, you damned humans could never keep me locked up."

As this sharp and neurotic sound rang out, Gaara, who had been lying comfortably on the boulder, suddenly opened his eyes, which had now turned into beastly eyes and looked full of savagery.

"Hahahaha, is it you, little girl, who let me out?"

"Very good, very good. To thank you for your help, let me bury you here."

As Shukaku spoke, he directed the sand beside him to swarm towards Kushina.

At that very moment, Uchiha Kakuzan, who was standing nearby, had already activated his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan. His eyes were fixed on Shukaku, who had just emerged, and he spoke slowly and deliberately:

"Shukaku, are you really sure you want to do this?"

"Ok?"

Shukaku was startled when he heard someone call his name, because his name was known only to the other tailed beasts and the old man of the Six Paths, so it was a secret. So who called his name?

As Shukaku looked over, he immediately noticed that Uchiha Kakuyama was looking at him with his Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Mangekyo Sharingan? Who are you?"

Shukaku had already experienced the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan firsthand and suffered greatly from it, so when he first saw the Mangekyou Sharingan, he was immediately startled and asked with some fear.

Upon hearing Shukaku's words, a smile appeared on Uchiha Akio's lips, and a chakra that felt very familiar to Shukaku surged from his body as he said with a smile:

"What? You've already forgotten your old friend?"

Although Shukaku didn't remember Uchiha Kakuzan's appearance, he was very familiar with his chakra. He immediately remembered that this was the person who had forcibly extracted a portion of his chakra, causing him to fall into a weakened state.