chsdbacks Chapter 25: What's the point of talking about repaying kindness?
Chapter 25: What's the point of talking about repaying kindness?
"Alright, stop arguing!"
Ten thousand times, I slightly raised my hand.
Upon hearing this, Kurama and Shukaku immediately quieted down.
Wanci slowly walked to the wooden chair and sat down, his blue robes swaying slightly with the movement, his gaze sweeping over the nine tailed beasts of different shapes in front of him.
After decades of growth.
These tailed beasts have also grown to about the same size as the large toads of Mount Myōboku.
Wan Ci's initially serious expression softened, and his tone became calm: "How many years have you been following me?"
Upon hearing this, the noisy square instantly fell silent, and all nine tailed beasts fell into deep thought, tilting their heads and counting with their claws, tentacles, or tails.
Shukaku was drawing circles in the sand, Kurama was counting its hairs while swishing its tail, and Isobu was bubbling in the water, creating a rather comical scene.
A moment later, the Two-Tails flicked its fiery tail again and spoke first.
"Teacher, we've been with you for twenty-six years!"
"And so it was said."
Wan Ci smiled upon hearing this.
"Twenty-six years, time flies. So how much have you all learned from me over the years?"
Asked again and again
"I'll do it! I'll do it!"
The eight-tailed Gyūki immediately flicked its octopus tentacles and leaned forward, its tone full of respect: "I've learned so much! Teacher, you taught us to read and write, you taught us the great principles of distinguishing right from wrong, and you also taught us not to act recklessly because of our strength, but to know how to restrain ourselves and show respect!"
"Yeah, me too!"
Nine-Tailed Fox nodded emphatically to the side, its fluffy nine tails draped obediently in front of it. Its usual arrogance had vanished without a trace, and only pure respect remained in its eyes. Although it did not speak, its gaze said it all.
"And cooking!"
"Teacher, the barbecue you taught me is now even tastier than toad balls!"
The four-tailed Son Goku, holding a gourd of wine, smiled broadly.
"You also taught me to precisely control water techniques, so I no longer flood half of Mount Myōboku when I get excited."
Mio Isobu poked his head out of the water and added in a muffled voice.
"You taught us how to harness our own power!"
"We used to lose control when we got angry, but now even when we're really angry, we can keep our temper in check."
"That's what Shigeaki Nanao said."
The six-tailed shinie and the five-tailed Kokuou nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with gratitude.
He listened quietly for a thousand times, nodding slowly.
After a moment's hesitation, he changed the subject, his gaze becoming serious, and said, word by word:
"You have learned a lot and grown up. Now, it is time for you to leave."
"What?!"
These words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky. The expressions of the nine tailed beasts changed instantly. Their original joy and pride vanished, replaced by utter astonishment and confusion.
Shukaku and Kurama exchanged a glance and instantly panicked!
Thinking that the teacher was angry because of the fight they had fought before, they rushed to Wanci's side.
"Teacher! I was wrong!"
Shukaku, covered in sand, rubbed against the chair with a pitiful expression.
"I shouldn't have fought with Kurama, I'll never do it again! Please don't send us away, okay?"
Shukaku pleaded.
Kurama, unusually humbled, tightly coiled his tails together, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of panic: "Teacher, it's my fault. I shouldn't have mocked Shukaku, nor should I have argued with it."
We won't cause any more trouble, please don't make us leave, okay?
The other tailed beasts also surrounded them, pleading all at once.
The yukyuu, brandishing its tentacles, chimed in, "Teacher, we can't bear to part with you! Mount Myōboku is our home!"
Sun Wukong tossed his wine gourd aside, scratching his head in frustration, "Yes, teacher, we want to learn even more from you!"
King Mu's eyes were red-rimmed, and he looked like he was about to cry.
"you....."
Seeing their panicked expressions, Wanci gently shook his head: "Don't panic, it's not because you're fighting."
Wanci paused, recalling his promise to Yuyi from years ago, and slowly explained:
"I made a promise with someone. You were originally one chakra, but he split you into nine parts. He hopes that you can leave Mount Myōboku, understand and integrate into humanity, and help them if you are willing in the future."
The nine tailed beasts gradually quieted down, their eyes becoming confused.
I did mention these things to them decades ago, but back then they were just tiny furballs and my memory of them is now hazy. Hearing them again now fills me with mixed feelings.
"certainly,"
Wanci's tone softened considerably: "I won't force you."
You have the freedom to choose not to help humanity, but you must not use your power to do evil or bully the weak.
The atmosphere in the square instantly turned somber, with the tailed beasts hanging their heads in silence.
"Teacher, will we ever see you again?"
King Mu was ultimately the most sensitive of them all. He cautiously approached Wan Ci, his voice trembling with tears.
"sure."
Wanci got up and gently touched the top of King Mu's head. The warm touch made King Mu rub against him.
Manji looked at all the tailed beasts and said gently, "You are all my good disciples, each and every one of you is excellent. Mount Myōboku is wonderful, but the world is vast, and you deserve to see a more exciting world."
As for whether or not to help humanity, there's no need to feel pressured; just follow your heart.
These words intensified the somber atmosphere.
Nine-Lama turned its face away. It was never good with words, but at this moment, the reluctance in its heart surged forth, and its eyes reddened without it, with crystal tears welling up in its eyes.
"Hey, Kurama, why are you crying?"
Shukaku immediately noticed its unusual behavior and subconsciously asked a question.
"asshole!"
"Who's crying! You were too close to me, and your sand got into my eyes!"
Kurama immediately bristled, turned around abruptly, and roared at Shukaku.
These words instantly shattered the somber atmosphere. The other tailed beasts couldn't help but want to laugh, but tears involuntarily streamed down their faces.
The four-tailed Goku wiped away his tears and said in a hard voice, "Damn it! Shukaku, it must be your sand! It got into our eyes!"
"Exactly! I can barely keep my eyes open!"
The dog cried and echoed, clearly unwilling to part with the animal, but insisting on shifting the blame to Shukaku.
Shukaku was completely bewildered. He looked down at the sand covering his body, then at his companions who were all crying, and jumped up in anger: "Nonsense! My sand isn't that powerful! You're the ones who wanted to cry!"
Despite saying that, its eyes gradually reddened.
Wanci watched this scene of crying and fussing, and a pang of reluctance rose in his heart.
After 26 years of living together day and night, these little guys are like my own children. How can I not feel emotional when I have to say goodbye to them?
Gamamaru squatted to the side, secretly wiping away tears from the corners of his eyes, and shouted in a feignedly heroic manner, "Don't worry! If you're ever bullied outside, just say my name, Gamamaru! I guarantee no one will dare to lay a finger on you!"
"Waaaaah... Gamamaru..."
Sobbing, Isobu said, "Back in Mount Myōboku, I got beaten even worse by those old toads just because I mentioned your name..."
Gamamaru: "........"
Gamamaru's face froze instantly. He scratched his head awkwardly and stubbornly protested, "That...that was before! You can report back in a few hundred years! Once all the old guard from Mount Myōboku has retired, it'll be my turn to be the boss! I'll guarantee I'll protect you then!"
The tailed beasts were amused by it and stopped crying and started laughing, which greatly eased the sad atmosphere.
Wanci looked at them, sighed softly, and then smiled: "Well, all good things must come to an end, and we will meet again eventually."
"Take good care of yourselves after you get out."
"Waaah, teacher! We will definitely repay your kindness in raising us!"
You Lu said while crying, but his eyes were firm.
Wan Ci's expression became somewhat complicated upon hearing this.
He knew these tailed beasts too well. They were all bursting with a sense of justice and couldn't tolerate the slightest imperfection. But human society was far more complex than black and white; it was a gray area.
Given their nature, once they go out, they will surely intervene because they cannot tolerate evil deeds, inevitably causing a lot of trouble and grudges.
"Don't talk about repaying my kindness. If you cause trouble in the future, just don't tell anyone about your teacher."
He spoke in a deep voice ten thousand times.
Seeing that the atmosphere was about to become heavy again, he added half-jokingly, "I'm afraid if you tell me who your teacher is, no one will dare to cause you any trouble."
"what?"
The tailed beasts were stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and burst out laughing. Tears still clung to their faces as they laughed and cried at the same time, making them look quite comical.
Wanci looked at them and smiled slightly: "I usually stay on Mount Myōboku. If you encounter any problems that you can't solve, you can go to my other disciple."
His name is Yu Yi; he's the one who divided you into nine groups. He will help you.
The nine tailed beasts immediately stopped smiling, nodded heavily, and their eyes were full of solemnity.
...........
Manji taught the method of the Tailed Beast Ball to several people, so that they could use it for self-defense.
They were then sent one by one to different parts of the world to begin new lives.
To Wanci's astonishment, his own faith had become prevalent in this land.
This was something I never expected.
Unexpectedly, my actions back then caused such a huge uproar.
He turned his little temple into the world's number one religion.
This is also thanks to Kaguya's establishment and Hagoromo's continuous preaching in the ninja world over the years.
"At this rate, the Sage of Six Paths won't be Hagoromo anymore, he'll be me..."
Wanci couldn't help but sigh.