Nine-Tails: There Are Uchiha Outside, Right?

"Um?"

What did you just say?

"What? You clearly heard me!" Ino turned her face away, muttering that she didn't dare to meet Naruto's eyes.

"Could the skirt be a little shorter?" Naruto asked.

"No! Absolutely not!" Ino said angrily, crossing her arms in front of her chest and making a big X.

"Can I wear black stockings?"

"I don't have that kind of thing!" Ino shook her head violently, a look of disdain on her face. "You really are a complete pervert."

"Thanks."

"This isn't a compliment! You bastard!"

Ino was almost driven mad by him, and was on the verge of going crazy from being teased.

"Never mind, let's do it next time." Naruto unexpectedly refused.

"Huh?"

Ino was somewhat bewildered, but felt even more uneasy. The fact that such a shameless and lewd person had suddenly lost interest in Sesame made her feel that something was wrong.

"You always Tenten saying you want it," Ino blushed, her gaze shifting elsewhere, her voice growing softer, "You're in a bad mood, so I don't know what to say."

"There's no need to go to such lengths," Naruto said with a somewhat helpless smile. "I really have something to do. I really want to see it, but..."

Naruto pointed behind Ino and said.

"It seems like your aunt is watching us from inside the shop."

"Ah?!!" Ino's expression changed drastically. She was as panicked as a cat whose tail had been stepped on. She turned her head sharply and then turned it back again, her pupils dilating.

After leaving the Yamanaka Flower Shop, Naruto intended to visit the Hokage Building.

But then I thought it was getting late and there was no rush, so I went home first.

I found a place to eat, went home to wash up, and lay down. As soon as I closed my eyes, my consciousness sank into the Sealing Space. What came into view was still that huge red-fenced prison cell, with the DVD player spinning idly.

Nine-Tails was drowsy and didn't care whether Naruto was there or not. Honestly, Naruto wished Nine-Tails would become Fox Demon Little Red Lady.

Unfortunately, the Nine-Tails is oblivious to the situation, so we can only keep it like this for the time being.

The problem is that there is no vessel that the Nine-Tails can possess. The power of these Tailed Beast is too great, and there is no vessel that can contain them except for the Jinchuriki.

Either release them or seal them away.

Naruto actually preferred to let it go, even though it might cause some harm, considering what the future held. He wanted to ask Nine-Tails first and let it choose for itself.

But no matter what, getting rid of the tail is imperative.

"Kurama, wake up, I have something to tell you."

Naruto's voice echoed in the Sealing Space, and Nine-Tails reluctantly opened its eyes, still seemingly grumpy from waking up, glaring at him fiercely.

"Kid, get to the point quickly, don't disturb my sleep."

"Your release date is almost here, you bastard." Naruto walked up to the red fence, kicked it, and asked irritably, "Now I'm asking you where you want to go."

"Released from prison?" Nine-Tails suddenly raised its head, and a glimmer of light finally appeared in its millstone-sized eyes.

But it quickly turned into doubt, and then into suspicion, and his attitude suddenly became arrogant again.

"Humans, you dare to try and deceive me with lies!"

Nine-Tails pounded on the bars with its claws, an expression that said, "I'm starting to understand everything." It grinned, revealing a mouthful of sharp teeth, its face almost squeezing out of the cell.

"I've seen through your trick! You're trying to use me as a shield to take the damage?"

"There are Uchiha brats outside, right?"

"No, there are no more Uchiha Konohagakure." Naruto shrugged, speaking casually, "Really? Would the strongest Tailed Beast be afraid of mere Uchiha ninjas?"

"Shouldn't those small fry be afraid of Kurama is known as the strongest Tailed Beast?"

"Unlike me, Tenten live in Itachi Uchiha's shadow every day, and I'm never at ease. It's so painful."

"Itachi Uchiha?" Nine-Tails seemed pleased with the compliment, his tone mocking. "Are you talking about that brat who set fire to the place a while ago?"

"Yeah, he's probably the strongest in the Uchiha Clan." Naruto lied through his teeth.

"The strongest Uchiha?" Nine-Tails revealed a disdainful look.

"Anyway, it's time to make a choice, Nine-Bell." Naruto suddenly became serious. "I'm going to break the seal and let you out."

"Have you had enough of living?"

"No." Naruto shook his head and looked at the mountain-sized Nine-Tails. "I've found a way to break the seal and become immortal. You don't need to worry about that."

"I want to ask you, what do you want to do after you get out?"

"Destroy Konohagakure!" Nine-Tails said without hesitation.

"Whatever." Naruto sighed, "But if you do that, you might not be able to escape. Do you want to be caught and taken back?"

"Then what's your solution?"

"There's no good solution for now, I'm just letting you know in advance." Naruto looked up at Nine-Tails. "I don't care if you destroy Konohagakure, just don't trample on my house."

Extract consciousness from the Sealing Space.

Naruto lay there with his eyes half-closed. The sky outside the window was gloomy, and the living room was also dimly lit.

What he said earlier was somewhat like trying to appease the fox; he wouldn't take action in Konohagakure if he wanted to untie the Nine-Tails. If, as the Nine-Tails said, it was to destroy Konohagakure upon its release, then Naruto would be the one to suffer.

Tailed Beast don't die; they can simply start over.

However, all the blame for the crimes will be placed on the Jinchuriki. Naruto will never be so lenient with Nine-Tails. A good fox is one that obeys.

However, the higher-ups already had the idea of developing the Perfect Jinchuriki, and had even made a proposal.

On the other side, Nine-Tails is single-mindedly focused on destroying Konohagakure. If that were to actually happen, probably no one would listen to his explanation. He would not only have to take the blame, but he might also become a rogue ninja.

He'd finally managed to run rampant in Konohagakure, and Danzo was killing Danzo. Now, at this crucial juncture, he'd be forced to abandon everything and become a rogue ninja.

He was unwilling to accept it.

It's impossible for Danzo to force someone to do something they don't like, given the mere will of a Tailed Beast.

What does the original owner's hatred, the Nine-Tails' hatred have to do with him?

As he pondered, Naruto slowly closed his eyes.

He didn't sleep well in the latter half of the night; he dreamt of the Nine-Tails attacking Konohagakure. Ino and Hinata, dressed in Chunin uniforms, stood on the rooftop, their eyes filled with despair as they watched the Tailed Beast Ball fall.

He woke up several times, drank water from a glass in the kitchen, and finally managed to sleep until dawn.

The next day.

Naruto didn't get up until noon, washed up with his eyes closed, ate some bread and milk, and went out.

He had no clue what happened yesterday, but he had Sealing Jutsu to deal with the Nine-Tails. With Tsunade around, Danzo would also be restricted, but these could only guarantee the Jinchuriki, not break the deadlock.

He needs to talk to Tsunade and ask her what her attitude is.