It's been a long time coming (P, NK)

Tomoya stood before the great beast Gyuki, the powerful demon chained to the grounds with indestructible chains made form Sanctuary. Koga’s body had rejected the 8 tails, whatever illness that overtaken him had somehow effected the seals on his body. Koga was off to Tomoya's side, though Tomoya didn’t know if the boy would survive much longer. A few medical specialists Den had brought in were attending to him, but Tomoya could tell they weren’t optimistic.

He wished Akihana were here, she could save Koga. As the medical ninja picked Koga up and carried him off to the medical facility Den had thought into existence before leaving the dimension earlier Tomoya hoped they could save the boy.

Meanwhile Den would use Sanctuary to teleport within the Royal Palace so that he could find Arashi, outside of whatever room he was currently in. Den barged into the room, he had to get Arashi into Sanctuary quickly so that he could assist the medical ninja with Koga.

“Arashi, something has happened with Koga’s seal.. the beasts been released. I need you to come with me.. I need assistance with Gyuki.” The illness had affected the beasts mind somehow, caused Gyuki to regress back to his more savage days. At least that was what Kokou believed at least. He attempted to strike at his brother when Den had allowed Kokou to enter his true form and speak with him, Den had been forced to bind Gyuki in place in order to stop him from rampaging through Sanctuary.

Regardless of whatever situation Den barged into, even if it’d be embarrassing, the village leaders face would retain its usual near expressionless quality, however a tinge or urgency had found its way into his voice.

(8 tails unsealed from Koga and currently stored in Sanctuary by Tomoya and Den)

What was happening would have been unthinkable months ago.. nearly a year ago actually.  Arashi was.. well... on a date.  He had finally given in to Tsuji and invited her to the palace, where the young woman was certainly being treated like a princess.  Apparently the Palace had already decided who would be ideal for the so called "young Prince".  

"Is this the scroll?  Your family legacy you talked about?"

Arashi turned to where she was, in front of a study desk with his scroll laid out.  Arashi was doing more research at the time.  He tensed for a moment, but this is Tsuji... she was the complete opposite of a threat.  Actually, truth be told, Arashi was starting to feel comfortable around her.  Almost like... no, no, not yet.

"Yeah, I was researching something that hadn't really been used in a long time.  One of my ancestors was gifted as fuinjutsu user... he created one of the strongest techniques I have ever seen."

"Fu-in... thats the sealing you told me about, right?"  Arashi had been explaining the life he had always lived, mostly because Tsuji wanted to know.  Things were only feared if they weren't understood, and she wanted to not only understand who Arashi was, but embrace it too.  

"Yeah.  That's the one.  Seals offer restraint for chakra.  Not just ninja, there were some.. others.  Beasts that had to be sealed to prevent harm-" he said, just as the room door burst open, startling the two.  There, Den stood, the Kage, before him, and before Arashi could say anything, he explained immediately what was going on.  

Arashi eyes went wide in shock.  Gyuki meant one thing... Koga was in fatal trouble.  And Den needed Arashi to fulfill the promise he made.  He was to become a jinchuuriki.  And unfortunately, the timing couldn't be worse.  Arashi bit his lip and nodded.  "I understand.  I'm sorry Tsuji, I'll have to cut this one short." Arashi said, with a genuine apologetic look.  He turned to follow Den, but Tsuji called.


"Wait!  Take me with you!  Gyuki.... thats one of those beasts you mentioned.  You're going to have to reseal it."

Arashi paused and sighed.  "You won't want to.  Its dangerous.  I don't want anything to happen to you-"


"Neither do I!  There is a reason why you were learning... you're going to...  Please!  I want to be there!"

Arashi sighed and turned to Den.  "If its alright with you... I'll keep her safe." he said, ready to leave at any time.

(Gonna try and fast forward things because you've been waiting so long. Feel free to timeline though if you need/want to)

As Den entered the room he discovered that the other chakra signature he had detected was a girl, though Den didn't believe he recognized her.

Den was glad that Arashi maintained his willingness to assist, and began to walk towards Arashi as he said goodbye to the girl. He'd remain quiet as they had their discussion, contemplating whether the girl going would be a good or bad idea himself. he wouldn't speak until Arashi asked his opinion.

"She should be safe enough, I have Gyuki restrained so he shouldn't be able to hurt anyone." Den would extend a hand towards Arashi and Tsuji, if the two held his hands he would then teleport the 3 of them to Sanctuary.

Upon arrival they'd find them self in a open fiel. Besides themselves there were a few shinobi present in Sanctuary already, the medical team and Koga were off in the facility Den had created as well as the fuinjutsu users assisting Tomoya.

30 meters directly in front of them would be the collosal face of the 8 tails staring down at the newcomers, his mouth chains around his mouth and neck keeping him from getting up and attacking anyone. Past the large head was the rest of the beasts body, covered in powerful chains created through the use of Sanctuary. Despite this the fuinjutsu users near the beast, even Tomoya, were uncomfortable being so close to the primordial being. Especially seeing as not but a few minutes ago they had briefly seen the beast clash with his brother Kokou.

"Go over to Tomoya, he'll be the one that puts the seal on you. If you've changed your mind though, I understand. It's not to late to back out of this." He didn't think Arashi would back away now, but he wanted to give him the option, to let him know that he wasn't going to be forced to do this.

As he spoke Den rendered Gyui unconscious by transforming the air he inhaled into a a sedative that was strong enough to do so. The beasts eyes would slowly close, and its head would settle onto the ground a bit as it lost consciousness.

Should Arashi approach Tomoya would begin the process of creating the Four Symbols Seal. Reaching his hand out towards Gyuki after making the hand seals Tomoya watched, astonished by his own capabilities, as Gyuki transformed into a giant mass of golden chakra that began collecting itself near his hand. So much power held in his grasp once more. Turning to face Arashi Tomoya would hold the mass of golden chakra in his hand a moment and ask, "Any place in particular you want the seal?"

After receiving the answer tomoya would create two 4 Symbol Sealing marks on Arashi, the chakra from the 8 tails flowing from the mass in Tomoya's hand and into the Young Prince. The fuinjutsu users would all watch the display, though while they were meant to study the procedure most of them were awestruck as the chakra began to surround Arashi, creating a large aura around him before the chakra would begin seeping into the new jinchuuriki.

[Tomoya attempting to use 4 Symbol Sealing to put Gyuki inside of Arashi, turning him into a jin]

Den's words comforted him, and he gave a small smile, nodding to Tsuji.  "Thank you." was the only phrase he could think of as he reached over and took her hand, squeezing it gently.  Together, the two reached over and took Den's outstretched hand; leaving the Royal Palace behind.

Tsuji had never been through such an experience, and she dropped to the ground as soon as they were in Sanctuary.  Arashi dropped to the ground with her, making sure she was alright.

"I'm okay, sorry, just didn't expect that.  I felt... something weird." she admitted, as Arashi picked her up, and hugged her.  Then he turned to see the sight before him, mostly after a sudden scream from the teenage girl now behind him. 

Gyuki was someone he read about, and saw pictures about, but to see the massive 8 tailed beast in front of him was more than overwhelming.  A pit formed in his gut as the realization of what he was about to do, and for a moment, he did have regrets about it.  This beast was just... so massive.  And the fact that it was able to overpower Koga scared him.  He took a step back without thinking, and felt the warm embrace of Tsuji behind him.

"So... that thing has to... has to go inside you?" she asked, a hint of fear in her own voice. 

Even Den seemed to sense his hesitation, as he offered once again for him to back out.  He turned around to Tsuji, taking her hands.

"He has to be contained within the body of a ninja strong with chakra.  Its the only way to keep the tailed beasts contained from wrecking havoc.  I'm.. I'm scared, though." he said, both to Tsuji and Den.  Tsuji looked from Gyuki to Arashi and back, finding it difficult to believe that all of that would be put inside the man she chased after for years.

"If it will protect Hoshi...." she said, as Arashi smiled and leaned in, giving her a full kiss.

"Right, to protect our village.  Den, I'm ready." he said, squeezing her hands one more time, and then turning towards the beast.  He gave a final look at his Kage, and then took a step forward.  Then another. And slowly but surely, he walked over to Tomoya.  Gyuki, though immobilized, seemed so imposing to Arashi.

Tsuji stayed next to Den, but she was definitely scared.  "I'm not sure I understand what is going to happen.. but be honest with me, please.  Will he be okay?  Will it change him?"

Arashi took off his upper clothes, exposing his upper body.  He took a deep breath, and looked down at himself before turning back to Tomoya. 

"My stomach.  Easier access, and I can enforce the seal if needed without help." he said bringing his hands up and preparing himself.  This was the end of his current life... and the beginning of a new life, similar in all respects except for one.

As the chakra procedure began, Arashi closed his eyes as his chakra network was overwhelmed with the sudden surge, and the seals placed on him began to immediately alter his internal systems, creating a prison in his body.  As while Arashi found himself inside of a dark hall, surrounded by swirling clouds with lightning strikes, a golden jail cell formed, and he watched equally golden chakra being send down the hall to this cell door.  It was beginning.

Tsuji stood next to Den still, shaking, as her hands went to her face.  She was now crying, scared, as the man she fell in love with went through an unfathomable procedure.

(Timelining due to exceeding the 72 hour timelimit)

The pain was sharp, and nearly unbearable, but with Arashi deep within himself, deep within the reservoir of his chakra, he was able to focus on what was in front of him.  And what was in front of him was monstrous.

The golden chakra had turned to a shade of blue, and was now going through the bars of the prison as Gyuki was sent to his new home.  As the chakra reached the middle of the cell, it started to solidify and come into being as the 8-tailed Ox demon was pulled into the young man.  It started to accelerate as Tomoya got through the hardest part of the sealing, and then a rush of wind knocked him face-down into the fogged floor.

When Arashi stood up, he came face to face with the clay-hued beast.  The ox just stood there, snorting smoke out of his muzzle and stared right back.  A paper seal formed at the gate, completing Tomoya's seal.  Arashi stood up to his full height, and could feel the malice of the beast.

"They must be very desperate..."

Arashi stood his ground, his fists clenched.  He wasn't going to give in to the ox. Gyuki broke his contact, slowly turning his head as he looked around.

"This is... different... but it feels weak."

"Get used to it.  This will be your new home.  You won't escape this one."

"I've heard that before.... the last from Koga Kito."

"You've never encountered someone like me before."

Gyuki swung back to face Arashi, and slammed himself against the gate, causing Arashi to jump back.  The beast himself began to roar.

"DO YOU THINK I AM SWAYED WITH WEAK WORDS?!  COUNTLESS OF YOU HAVE FALLEN TO ME!  THIS PRISON DOESN'T EVEN LOOK SECURE!  YOU WILL BE MY EASIET YET!" he screamed, as his armed grabbed hold of the gate and started to push.  His tails lifted and slammed at the walls, causing the area he was in to shake.  The gate shifted for a moment, but that was enough.

Outside, while Arashi stayed unconscious, the 8 tailed chakra began to cover him, as the medical team rushed in to secure the seal.  Tsuji turned away and buried in the closest person... Den.

"THIS PATHETIC PRISON CANNOT HOLD ME!  YOU ARE NOTHING!"

Arashi shook, scared, as the gate began to fail.  The paper seal started to tear as the beast tried to break out.  Maybe this was a bad idea... maybe Gyuki was right... perhaps he wasn't strong enough for it.

The gate bent. 

He shut his eyes, and dropped to a knee.  No... this wasn't going to end like this.  He was strong.  Much stronger.  He could do it.  His own chakra began to flow with a lighter blue shade and he looked up at the ox with a glare.

"No... I am something.  I am the last surviving son of the clan Tekiatsu.  I am the eldest son of the legendary Akihana Akari.  And I am the crowned Prince of Hoshigakure no Sato.  And now I am the conduit to you, the 8 tailed ox demon."  he said, bringing his hands together in the serpent sign, as his chakra shot out in two separate large arms, and two hands slammed back against the gate, shifting it back. 

"YOU.... WILL NOT...."

"I can contain you, but I can also work with you.. if you must keep this conflict up, I can do that, and still be able to fight.  I have studied seals, and I know one seal employed against you." he said.  The gate bent back to its strong point, and the paper seal started to repair. 

"NO!  You can't possibly have anything strong enough..."

Arashi pulled the signs and slammed his hands into the ground, which rushed to the gate.  With a crash of thunder, lightning struck the seal repeatably, and clouds swirled into the seal.  Within minutes, the sealing was done, and a second paper tag appeared slightly above the first, with the Tekiatsu seal.  Gyuki reached to the gate, and found lightning dance between the bars, causing him to pull it back.

"Tekiatsu..... I know that name.... who are you?"

"Arashi.  Arashi Tekiatsu.  And from now on, I will refer to you by your name.  Gyuki."

"You... you know my name...." he said, slinking into the shadows.  Evidently that was enough of the fight for now.

Arashi opened his eyes, and looked down to see a second seal overlapping the first.  Tomoya looked confused, but Arashi explained his storm seal.  Tsuji looked up and saw the boy awake, and rushed over, as Arashi pulled her in and hugged.

"You're alright?"

"For now.. but I will be just fine." he said.  Holding her close, he walked with her to Den.

"If its alright with you, I'll stay here until Gyuki gives up.  I want to be able to retain control of him once I am back outside.  Hopefully, he'll be locked away for some time.  Until we are ready to see eye to eye." he said, nodding to Den.

EXIT
(W/C: 850)
Claiming the 8 tails, Gyuki

Denkiteki stood silently as the sealing commenced, confident that Tomoya would be able to handle the sealing. He had managed to seal the cloned 5 tails into Akihana while in a far less controlled environment, the 8 tails was a much more powerful being but with the assistance of the sealing team and Arashi though the Hogokage didn't believe there would be any problems.

Den looked down towards Tsuji when she asked if Arashi would be changed, "Yes, it will." He felt sorry that he had to tell her that, but if the girl and Arashi were as close as they seemed to be the girl would quickly find out the truth if Den lied to her. Life just wasn't the same once you started sharing your body with a powerful demon, especially one as malicious as Gyuki had become.

Den put a hand on the girls shoulder to comfort her as she turned away from Arashi, however he kept his eyes fixed on the boy as Tomoya and the shinobi assisting him continued to work on sealing the beast. A shroud of chakra had formed around Arashi's unconscious body, this wasn't something that had happened to Den during his sealing of Kokou and from the looks of it Tomoya hadn't seen anything like this before either.

Den wondered if he should go over there and try and go into the strange 'inner world' that jinchuuriki had, but Kokou quickly stopped him and warned that forcing his chakra into the seal before it was even completed was a stupid idea.

So instead Den waited beside Tsuji as the seal was completed, between the efforts of all the shinobi involved the beast was contained. As Arashi awoke Tsuji ran towards him, Den giving a rare smile as he watched everyone rejoicing at the success of the procedure.

“You’re welcome to stay as long as you need to. Now that the sealing is complete Kokou and I will do our best to help you learn to co-exist with Gyuki. Before that I have to see to Koga.. I’ll be back as soon as he’s stable.” Or after he died, but Den didn’t want to say that. Not while some of the shinobi were celebrating the accomplishment, patting Tomoya on the back and approaching the new jinchuuriki to wish him the best in taming the beast.

The Hogokage would head into the room he had prepared for Koga and would assist the medical ninja there as best he could.

[Exit]