Naruto had gained tremendous power. He did not know how to describe the feeling, but he could clearly sense that Utsu had somehow released the Nine-Tails' power. In the past, the Nine-Tails' Chakra had only sought to devour him. Now, that power seemed purer—dark, despairing, and utterly suited to him.
Just as Naruto immersed himself in the Nine-Tails' immense power, the swirling sealing formation on his lower abdomen suddenly lit up. A blinding light enveloped him, and his mind tensed as though he had entered another space.
This place was somewhat unfamiliar to him. It was a pure white space, with an uncomfortable radiance emanating from all around.
Then, he suddenly heard a voice. It was filled with warmth and hope, making him feel intensely uncomfortable. He turned toward it and spotted a familiar figure.
"You!" Dark Naruto's gaze sharpened. His fists clenched tightly, his heart brimming with anger. This person's appearance made his mood even worse. He was someone Naruto did not want to see.
He was a handsome, elegant man. Naruto had inherited his fine features from him.
His hair was a bright dark blond that gleamed in the light. It was usually brushed back, though the front strands hung down on either side of his forehead, forming a distinctive hairstyle. His features were beautifully defined, his face deeply sculpted with an air of refinement and gentleness.
This was Naruto Uzumaki's father, the Fourth Hokage—Minato Namikaze.
"Naruto, you should stop. This will not solve anything. It will only make things worse." Minato's voice was calm and resolute.
Naruto stopped walking. His fingers curled tightly into fists, as if he were ready to attack at any moment. He stared at Minato, fury filling his heart.
"You still dare show yourself before me? You people abandoned me and left me