Naruto: After Seclusion Becoming Naruto Grandfather

Auctioning off me, enabling my sworn enemy to grow stronger, and then waiting for them to defeat me in the future.

The mood of the Fourth Raikage was utterly abysmal. If there were words to describe his frustration, they'd surely form an unending tirade of curses.

Having finalized the deal, the defeated Fourth Raikage was escorted away, but the shinobi from Kumogakure quickly tried to retrieve him. Their efforts were halted by Might Guy.

"What's the meaning of this, Shin-Konoha?" Darui's voice bristled with indignation as he prepared to confront Might Guy.

"Once the auction concludes, the Fourth Raikage will be returned to you," Might Guy stated calmly, showing no signs of intimidation. "You just need to prepare the sum of thirty-four million ryo."

Unfazed, Might Guy securely locked the Raikage in a specialized room crafted by Uzumaki Chito. The room had been designed to suppress the immense power of the Raikage, ensuring he couldn't escape.

"Darui, listen to him. Come back when the deal is settled and take me home," the Raikage instructed with an air of resignation.

The Raikage knew all too well that even the mightiest of dragons could not dominate a serpent in its lair, and Shin-Konoha was no ordinary dragon—it was a Leviathan.

"Yes, Lord Raikage. We'll return shortly to retrieve you," Darui replied with deference.

Casting a venomous glare at Might Guy, Darui turned and left the backstage, refraining from further outbursts.

Might Guy observed the scene with mild amusement. He had anticipated a confrontation with Darui, but the Raikage's commanding presence alone had quelled any rebellious inclinations.

It was a testament to the Raikage's leadership—a man of such stature could silence even the most defiant allies.

In the auction hall, the main event finally unfolded. Killer B, the Jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails, was led to the stage.

The room collectively tensed. Representatives of clans, great and small, as well as the shinobi from both major and minor villages, seemed to hold their breath in anticipation.

Compared to the volatile Fourth Raikage, Killer B was an entirely different allure. The crowd regarded him as a strategic asset—raw, untapped power.

The Eight-Tails was among the strongest of the tailed beasts, and Killer B was a living weapon. To those gathered, he was nothing short of a priceless treasure.

All eyes were locked on him, brimming with desire. Holding Killer B meant controlling immense combat strength, and even if Killer B didn't cooperate, he could be replaced with another Jinchūriki.

To them, the tailed beast was what mattered—not the man who wielded it.

"The final item of today's auction is from Kumogakure—the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki, Killer B!"

With a dramatic flourish, Tsunade unveiled Killer B, whose treatment thus far had been far more dignified than the Raikage's.

Shin-Konoha's Private Room

Upon hearing Killer B's name, Nagato and Konan turned their attention to the stage.

"It really is Killer B," Nagato remarked. "He's the prey we've been seeking."

Nagato's thoughts briefly wandered to his original plan to capture the tailed beasts. However, after finding solace in the bonds he had formed in Shin-Konoha and the strength of Uzumaki Chito, the plan had been abandoned.

The Akatsuki had since evolved from a mercenary group into something far greater—a unified force. Konan, for her part, had solidified her position as the ruler of Amegakure, succeeding the late Hanzō of the Salamander.

Naruto, sitting nearby, looked puzzled. He had sparred with Killer B before and found him to be eccentric but harmless. Moreover, B's contributions to Shin-Konoha's reform programs had been exemplary—certainly better than the Raikage, who often shirked his responsibilities.

"Why do you want to capture Killer B?" Naruto asked, curious.

Nagato hesitated, his initial reaction tinged with vigilance. Then, shaking his head at his own paranoia, he replied, "I suppose there's no harm in sharing."

With a self-deprecating chuckle, Nagato explained, "My original goal was to collect the tailed beasts and summon the Ten-Tails. Through the Eye of the Moon Plan, I intended to use the moon to control everyone, forcing peace upon the world."

"But I've abandoned that plan. I've come to believe that true peace can be achieved through Shin-Konoha's ideals."

Nagato's voice carried a quiet hope as he added, "Naruto, don't let me down."

"You can count on me," Naruto assured him. "Shin-Konoha will become a beacon of peace, bringing harmony to the entire ninja world."

Nagato's face softened, but his gaze drifted back to the auction hall, where the fervor over Killer B continued to escalate.

"If any of these villages gain control of the Eight-Tails' power, it'll only lead to more bloodshed," Nagato said grimly.

Naruto grinned mischievously. "They can try, but they won't succeed. The Eight-Tails is already with me."

Reaching into his pocket, Naruto pulled out a peculiar, octopus-like creature. The small figure, resembling a bull with tentacle-like tails, blinked groggily.

"Oi, Naruto! Don't take me out when I'm sleeping! I was having a great nap," Gyūki grumbled, his voice laced with irritation.

Nagato's jaw dropped. "Is that… the Eight-Tails?!"

Gyūki tilted his head, eyeing Nagato with mild curiosity. "Eight-Tails? I'd prefer eighteen tails! Twice as many as that fox, Kurama. But nope, Dad only gave me eight."

Nagato looked between Gyūki and Killer B, utterly baffled. "But… isn't Killer B the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki?"

Naruto smirked. "Not anymore. Grandpa Chito helped extract Gyūki. Killer B is just Killer B now."

The revelation left Nagato speechless. Shin-Konoha had outwitted everyone without lifting a finger.

Meanwhile, the bidding war raged below, with the price soaring past thirty million ryo.

"Thirty-five million!" came a shout from Kirigakure.

The crowd was frenzied, each village determined to claim the prize.

Kirigakure, bolstered by its wealth, had no qualms about spending lavishly. Meanwhile, the combined forces of Sunagakure and Iwagakure, though less financially endowed, scraped together every resource they could muster.

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