"That settles it." Tsunade nodded. "That golden Chakra is the source of Six Paths Power."
"But it's mixed with the Nine-Tails' Chakra. I can't tell which is which." Naruto opened his eyes, his face full of confusion.
"That's normal," Kakashi said from beside them. "Six Paths Power is the source of all Tailed Beast Chakra. The fact that it's mixed with the Nine-Tails' Chakra means your body is adapting to this power."
"Then how do I use Six Paths Power on its own?"
"Try sinking your consciousness into the deepest part of your body." Sasuke suddenly spoke up. "Not the place where the Nine-Tails is sealed, but somewhere even deeper."
"Deeper?"
"That's right." Sasuke walked over. "I used my Rinnegan to observe the flow of your Chakra. The Nine-Tails' Chakra is inside the seal in your abdomen, but Six Paths Power isn't there. It's hidden deep within your cells, almost fused with your life force."
Naruto furrowed his brow.
He closed his eyes and, following Sasuke's instructions, explored deeper with his consciousness.
Past the Nine-Tails' sealed space, past the Chakra pathways, past his blood vessels and bones.
His consciousness sank deeper and deeper.
Then he saw it.
A golden ocean.
Boundless, its surface shimmering with ripples.
Every drop of water contained terrifying energy, as though even a single drop could blow up a mountain.
"Is this Six Paths Power?" Naruto stared at the sight before him in shock.
"Did you find it?" Tsunade's voice came from outside.
"I found it," Naruto replied from deep within his consciousness. "It's a golden ocean."
"Good," Tsunade said. "Now try drawing on it."
Naruto took a deep breath and reached out to touch the golden ocean.
Boom!
Terrifying energy surged into his body in an instant.
His skin began to glow. Golden Chakra seeped