"Even better!"
Kiba Inuzuka glanced at the little orange fox in Naruto's arms and said in full agreement:
"Well then, it won't make it seem unfair for me, Kiba Inuzuka, to fight two against one. Thanks, Naruto. You really know how to conduct yourself. Come on, let's have a fair and just duel!!!"
After saying that, Kiba had already prepared himself for battle.
"Awroo, awroo."
Akamaru beside him also had fighting spirit in his eyes.
"Very good, Kiba. It seems you're a very reasonable friend. That's right—on this long road of making friends, I, Naruto Uzumaki, have always upheld the principles of fairness and justice."
"Every battle before this has been a fair and just battle."
"Today's spar between me, Kiba, and Akamaru will also be a fair and just battle."
Naruto spoke with deep agreement.
"Then... Naruto, I'll use all my strength to show my respect for you as an opponent." Kiba gave Naruto a ninja salute and spoke with a serious expression.
"I..."
Naruto had wanted to say that he would also use his full strength, but the words felt wrong as they reached his lips. If he used all his strength, he might lose Kiba Inuzuka as a friend forever.
So Naruto quickly changed his words. "Mm, Kiba, I'll take this seriously too."
Seeing that Naruto was fully prepared for this friendly spar, Kiba felt it was time to begin. If they kept talking, Akamaru would not be able to take it anymore.
Couldn't Naruto see it? Akamaru was scraping both his paws against the ground, staring fiercely at the little fox in Naruto's arms.
"Then let's begin."
"Akamaru, are you ready?"
"Awroo!"
Akamaru indicated that he was ready.
Naruto set the Nine-Tails on the ground and said in a low voice, "Just go easy on him.