Kurama: You Are Indeed the Friend of Tailed Beasts

Naruto guessed, "To keep the Tailed Beasts balanced among the nations, making them wary of each other so they wouldn't dare start a Great Ninja War?"

Kurama showed a human-like smug smile, "Exactly! Now you understand what kind of impact it would have on Konoha if I were to leave, right?"

The implication.

Was 'Look how powerful we Tailed Beasts are!'

Seeing the creature's proud demeanor, Naruto couldn't help but retort, "Then let me ask you, did the First Hokage's goal succeed?"

Kurama's smile froze.

It had been expecting Naruto to realize its importance and beg it to stay.

This brat Naruto really knew how to hit a sore spot.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, seeing Kurama's expression change, quickly waved for the surrounding Anbu to stand down.

Kurama's appearance had already caused panic in the village.

Due to Kurama's massive size, it could be seen from anywhere in Konoha.

The night from over a decade ago was once again remembered by many villagers.

To Konoha, Kurama was undoubtedly synonymous with disaster.

Many ninjas had already begun evacuating civilians.

More elite ninjas were rushing over.

But they were all blocked by the Anbu arranged by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took two steps forward, his weathered face covered in deep wrinkles, a humble smile tinged with a hint of appeasement, "Nine-Tails, Naruto is just a child, he doesn't know what he's saying, please don't take it to heart."

More than a decade later.

Hiruzen Sarutobi faced the Nine-Tails again.

He no longer had the vigor of his youth.

The old man's back was hunched, his deep-set eyes held a trace of caution, and even though his wife had lost her life on the night of the Nine-Tails' attack, he held no hatred.

Everything he did was indeed for Konoha.

Kurama looked at the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, with disdain, "Hmph, foolish human."

"I was talking to a friend, why are you butting in?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a fawning smile, then frantically signaled Naruto with his eyes.

He wanted Naruto to convince the Nine-Tails to stay in Konoha!

This would be better for Konoha.

However, Naruto didn't care about Konoha. He said to Kurama, "Kurama, you've finally gained your freedom, are you really willing to stay in Konoha?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."

Kurama laughed upon hearing this, "As expected of someone I've taken a liking to!"

It also heard the deep concern in Naruto's words.

This foolish fox didn't realize that Naruto had passed its trust assessment without any risk using a bug from the start.

Meanwhile, Naruto thought: Hurry up and leave, so I can go find the next one.

Because Naruto still had a complete version of the Nine-Tails in his System Backpack!

Kurama first let out a long laugh, then said to Naruto, "Naruto Uzumaki, you're right, you truly are a friend to the Tailed Beasts."

"Because over the years, no human has been willing to truly believe in a Tailed Beast, yet you possess such courage..."

"You've kept your promise, and for that, I'm willing to make a small sacrifice."

"I know you prefer a peaceful life. If that's the case, I won't leave the Land of Fire."

"This will help maintain the balance of the Ninja World's structure as much as possible."

Naruto smiled and said to Kurama, "Thank you!"

Then.

Without further ado, Kurama stomped its foot and leaped towards the Forest of Death.

It intended to find a suitable habitat within the Land of Fire.

Despite its massive body, Kurama's speed was unaffected, disappearing from Konoha like a gust of wind.

The villagers of Konoha, seeing the Nine-Tails they spoke of vanish.

Although they didn't know why, they cheered.

Because...

They had once again narrowly escaped a potential disaster.

In the training grounds.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Naruto with concern, "Little Naruto, do you need a doctor?"

As Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally knew.

What kind of backlash a Jinchuriki would suffer if they were separated from their Tailed Beast.

However, Naruto's situation was too special.

Because outwardly, although Naruto had sweated a bit, he seemed unharmed.

His breathing wasn't even ragged.

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When Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Kurama, he broke out in more cold sweat than Naruto!

"No need," Naruto replied.

With that.

Naruto was no longer bound by his promise.

He could recover first, and then consider sealing another Nine-Tails.

Naruto asked Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Kurama is no longer with me, do I still need Anbu protection?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly found himself unable to understand Naruto.

Because Naruto, as a Jinchuriki, had suddenly lost his Tailed Beast.

Not only did he seem completely fine.

But he could also communicate normally with the Tailed Beast.

And was even considered a friend by Kurama.

Now he was even requesting the Anbu protection be removed.

And through this entire chain of events.

Naruto had maintained a calm expression from beginning to end, as if everything was under his control.

Could it be.

That Naruto's strength had already reached a level where he could disregard the Tailed Beasts?

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought it impossible.

After all, Naruto was still too young.

But under Hiruzen Sarutobi's senses, Naruto's Chakra was undeniable...

This made Hiruzen Sarutobi very conflicted.

Naruto didn't wait for Hiruzen Sarutobi to resolve his conflict, turning to go home and rest.

Once his body recovered, Naruto could consider sealing the complete version of Kurama.

Naruto wasn't unaffected by the separation from Kurama.

Nor was the impact small.

It was just that the impact was still within Naruto's tolerance.

Upon returning home, Naruto lay on his bed and fell into a deep sleep.

It wasn't until the next day, when the sky was bright, that Naruto awoke.

Naruto glanced at the clock on the wall and his sleepiness vanished instantly.

Today was the day of graduation.

But...

He had overslept?

It must have been due to extreme fatigue.

However, he slept very well, and Naruto felt refreshed after getting out of bed.

Naruto tidied himself up at home, then set off for the Ninja Academy.

The events of yesterday had left the villagers of Konohagakure in a state of panic.

But today, seeing Naruto Uzumaki safe and sound, everyone was greatly surprised.

Rumor had it that Naruto was the Nine-Tails' demon fox.

But why, when the Nine-Tails demon fox had fled Konohagakure yesterday.

Was Naruto completely fine?

Everyone who saw Naruto.

Their expressions changed drastically.

Because they also realized that they might have been hating the wrong person for so long.

When Naruto arrived at the Ninja Academy, he discovered that the graduation exam time had already passed!

His classmates were in the classroom discussing their scores.

Hinata looked at Naruto's empty seat with worry.

Everyone knew about the sudden appearance of the Nine-Tails demon fox yesterday.

And Hinata knew some things about Naruto.

She was afraid something had happened to him.

Just as Hinata's mood grew heavy...

Iruka suddenly called out towards the door, "Naruto? You're finally here!"

Hinata looked at Naruto.

She found that Naruto had no injuries on his body and seemed to be in good spirits.

Hinata became excited and ran over with small steps, "Naruto, are... are you okay?"

Hearing Hinata's concern, Naruto's mood, which had been a bit heavy due to his previous experiences, instantly lightened.