The lake's surface trembled as ripples spread across the water. Deep below, a massive figure stirred. Shika stood at the edge of the lake knew that the three tails gonna come out any second now. He hastily pull back Gama to not let another one of his shikigami from dying. Beside him, Karin and Fuu were tense, even Fuu who was also a Jinchuriki was sense since this was a Biju they were talking about.
"Get ready, it's coming," Shika muttered. And just like the that was an signal, the water exploded outward as the Three-Tails burst free.
It was much like what was seen in the anime, a giant turtle with only one eye.
It was huge though, it's not everyday Shika see something this big, in fact he never seen something this big. He after all have never seen Gamabunta, Manda or Shukaku in the Chunin exams since he took care of Gaara and Orochimaru pretty quickly. So, it wasn't a mistake to say that he was in awe seeing the majestic creature. Only for few seconds though...
The gigantic turtle-like beast let out a deep, guttural roar, shaking the entire area. Its massive tails whipped through the air, smashing into trees and sending waves crashing against the shore.
"He ain't looking happy!" Karin yelled, shielding her eyes from the water spray.
'Try running an high pitch jet engine in someone's house and ask them whether they are happy or not.' Shika muttered to himself with a little sweatdrop look. Practically he did the same here after all, maybe even worse, he knew how powerful the Curse Frequency technique was.
"Fuu, you handle the sky. Karin, use your chakra chains to pin it down!" Shika shouted, didn't took him a long time to figure out that trying to talk to that turtle would be a death sentence right now.
"On it!" Fuu shot into the air, her wings glowing with chakra. She moved swiftly, dodging the wild swings of the Three-Tails' tails as she rained down chakra-infused wind blasts, aiming for its eyes.
Karin bit her thumb and slammed her palm on the ground. "Adamantine Sealing Chains!"
Golden chains burst from her back, snaking forward and wrapping around the Three-Tails' legs and tail. The beast roared, thrashing against the bindings, but Karin gritted her teeth, just like what she thought, she can't handle the Biju.
"Shika..." Karin shouted.
"It's too strong!" she gasped.
Shika didn't waste time. But he was kind of limited here, since Three Tail was on top of water, Shika can't use majority of his Shikigami. There was only one in fact which would work here.
'Great Serpent,' Shika formed the sign and his shadow went inside the water. And from the water then came out a giant Serpent, to even Shika's surprise, almost same size as Three Tails.
It's been a long time since Shika use some of his Shikigami after the 1 year training gap and he had to say that he was surprise. Though the size of Great Serpent always left him surprised but this was really big...
There was no need to say anything here, Great Serpent directly went around and wrap around the Three Tails, restraining his long tails and then even bite onto the underside of its head.
"Cool..." Shika smiled, but he didn't stopped there, he next formed another hand sigh and his own shadow started to move and went ahead to grab onto the Biju.
Fuu flew down, landing near Shika. "We need to calm it down! If it keeps raging, it'll destroy the entire area!"
Shika thought fast. "Fuu, try talking to it! You're a Jinchuriki—you might be able to reach it!"
Fuu hesitated but then nodded. She closed her eyes and focused her chakra. "Chomei, it's on you!"
The Three-Tails growled, but something in its movements hesitated.
Shika seized the moment. "Karin, keep the chakra chain up until Fuu is done talking with Three Tail. Hang in there."
Karin poured more chakra into her chains, making them glow brighter. Meanwhile, Shika's shadow wrapped around the beast's head, limiting its movements. Due to him being stationed in one place, not moving, his binding vow was active, making his shadow binding much stronger.
While holding on to the turtle Shika had a urged to use his trump card. To see whether his strongest weapon right now could beat a Biju. He wanted to bring out Mahoraga, however he didn't do that.
Before that, he had to do some homework with Mr. Raga.
From learning how much Mahoraga listened to him to his adaptability. Testing out what he could pull of and all that good shit. For the time being just having him in the extreme situation was more than enough.
It took some time for Fuu and Chomei to do their magic but finally the turtle calm down.
The Three-Tails' massive body rested in the shallow water, its eyes staring at Shika with a mix of curiosity and caution. Fuu had just finished speaking with it, using her connection as a Jinchuriki to establish some trust. Now, it was Shika's turn.
'Showtime...' Shika took a deep breath and walk forward, "Listen, Isobu," he said, using the beast's real name. That alone was enough to attract the beast attention.
The Three-Tails' eye widened slightly at the mention of its true name. But the reason wasn't big, make sense since Chomei could always tell others about their names, though he don't see that happening. However, that was always a possibility.
"I know all nine of you," Shika continued. "Your names, your pasts, even how you were created."
Isobu shifted slightly, sending ripples through the water. "How… do you know this?" He asked with hesitation. Chomei could tell their names to this human but not their entire past, none of his sibling would do that.
Shika took a deep breath. "Because I know about the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, that man who created you and your siblings, I know. He divided the Ten-Tails into nine separate beings, giving each of you a name and a chance to live freely. You, Kurama, Gyuki, and the others."
The Three-Tails was silent, it felt like centuries since he heard that name, let alone from a human. Memories came back flooding to him. He can't help but believe this human boy a little bit now. He could also feel a very similar power from him but he can't pinpoint what.
Shika knowing what the Biju was thinking slowly activated his Rinnegan which now completely made Three Tails believe that he knew about the past.
"What you want from me." Asked Three Tail.
Shika continued. "There's a group called Akatsuki that wants to capture all of you to reform the Ten-Tails and revive the Sage's mother, Kaguya."
At this, Isobu's eye narrowed. "The Ten-Tails..." He knew what that meant.
"Yes, they will be taking action soon," Shika said. "I learn about this and thus started making preparations to counter them. I can't explain how I know this knowledge for the time being but I promise I don't have any ill intention towards you or any of your siblings. If you stay here, it's only a matter of time before they come for you too. That is the reason why Fuu and Chomei decided to follow me. And I wish you do the same."
Isobu's tails slowly moved through the water, deep in thought.
"However, I won't force you, if you don't wish to then that is fine as well. But if you do wish to not follow me then I only have one request, please hide for the time being. Maybe go to the ocean, there finding you will be hard." Shika said.
"No, I have stayed hidden for a long time. Few humans have ever come near me. Yet you found me. If you can then those people could as well," Three Tail said.
Shika nodded. "Yes, if I can, Akatsuki will too. They won't stop. That's why I want you to come with me."
Karin and Fuu glanced at each other, Karin raised her eyebrows like asking 'Is that how he ropes you in ?'
Fuu just shrugged, like replying, 'pretty much...'
"Come with you?" Isobu repeated.
"Yes. You'll be free. But you'll also be safe. Akatsuki won't be able to capture you easily if you stay with us. We can protect you." Shika said, he actually wanted to ask three tails to form a contract and make someone a Jinchuriki for sometime so that Shika could get another capable fighter but not now. Baby steps... baby steps.
The Three-Tails stared at Shika for a long moment. Then, with a deep, rumbling sigh, it spoke. "You know things that you should not. I do not trust humans, but… you have the old man's eyes. Chomie trust you. So..."
Shika smiled slightly. "Then what's your answer?"
Isobu's eye gleamed. "I will go with you."
'I Caught Three Tails...' Shika wanted to shout but he lacked the pokeball to complete the cameo.
"Great, then let get going. You gonna like the place." Shika smiled.
"Finally, home sweet home." Karin roared like she won a war. Fuu too grinned.
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