"Dad, is Kakashi's teacher really coming?"
Naruto lay on the ground with his limbs outstretched and said. The father and son had waited all morning, but Karot still hadn't appeared.
He will come.
Minato spoke gently as always. He and Karot had arranged a time for today last night.
But I'm so hungry!
Naruto's stomach rumbled. He'd been dragged here by Minato early in the morning and hadn't even had breakfast!
"Then I'll go buy you something to eat."
Knowing his son was hungry, Minato planned to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to the village and buy food for Naruto. If the Second Hokage saw that the Ninjutsu he developed was being used to buy food, he would definitely kick open his coffin and kill him.
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Just as Minato was about to leave, Karot finally arrived.
"You're so late, Karot."
Naruto jumped up from the ground and pointed at Karot, saying, "Hunger made Naruto forget how terrifying Karot is."
"I've lost my way on the path of life."
"Karot said shamelessly."
"Your story is exactly the same as Kakashi-sensei's. You're a liar."
When Naruto heard Karot announce this result, he was furious.
Minato upon hearing Karot's words.
"So Kakashi learned to be late from you."
"Minato- senpai, may we begin now?"
"Can."
Neither of them considered the wishes of the person involved and made a decision directly.
Naruto just stared blankly as the two of them spoke in cryptic language.
"Dad, what do we mean by 'starting'? Are we going to start teaching me cultivation?"
Naruto only knows that Karot will come to teach him today, but he doesn't know the specifics.
"Doesn't he know?"
Karot was somewhat amazed at how big Minato's heart was!
"I haven't had a chance to say it yet."
Minato scratched the back of his head, looking rather embarrassed.
"Then I'll explain! I'm here to teach you how to control the power of the Nine-Tails within you."
Karot chose to get straight to the point, since Naruto's mind was straightforward and he might not understand if things were too roundabout or convoluted.
"Really?"
Naruto was overjoyed. Ever since he and Karot saw the Nine-Tails inside Karot's stomach, Naruto already knew how powerful the Nine-Tails was. Now that he had the chance to obtain that power, Naruto was naturally willing.
What do I need to do?
Naruto was eager to try it out; the thought of possessing such great power made him even more impatient.
The Nine-Tails inside Naruto's belly also heard what Karot said.
"Hmph, no matter what you do, it's impossible."
The Nine-Tails remained as arrogant as ever.
"It's very simple, just gain the Nine-Tails' approval. Then you can use its power at will."
Karot's words surprised both Minato and Naruto. If they could easily gain Nine-Tails's approval, then there would be no need to seal him away.
Seeing the disbelief on the father and son's faces, Karot continued.
"There are two ways to get the Nine-Tails' approval. The first is to beat it until it submits. This method is very simple; I can do it with just a little effort."
The Nine-Tails inside Naruto was speechless with surprise upon hearing Karot's method. "I am a ferocious beast that cannot be swayed by force, how could I possibly submit to your power?" Even the Nine-Tails doubted its own endurance.
"The second way is to gain the Nine-Tails' true approval. This is difficult, but it is the best way, and only you can do it."
Which one do you choose, Naruto?
Minato understood what Karot meant; this was a test Karot was giving Naruto. Naruto, on the other hand, was pondering Karot's words.
I choose the second option.
Naruto thought for a moment and then spoke.
"You need to think this through carefully. The second option is very difficult; you might die."
Karot continued to tempt, saying that children that young still have a fear of death.
"This..."
Naruto fell into deep thought for a moment. The two humans and the beast waited silently for his answer.
"I still choose the second option. I believe I can do it, and I'm sure I can gain the Nine-Tails' approval."
Naruto clenched his fist to encourage himself.
"Is this the confidence of Child of Destiny? And that's why I liked Naruto after he fought."
Looking at Naruto, Karot's thoughts slowly drifted back to the past.
"He truly is my son."
Minato was also proud of Naruto's actions.
"What an idiot."
Nine-Tails offered a sharp critique of Naruto, but a different kind of feeling was stirring within him.
"Alright, let's go see the beast in question!"
Karot placed his hand on Naruto's shoulder, and their consciousnesses immediately entered Naruto's stomach. Minato, on the other hand, was responsible for keeping watch outside.
"Nine-Tails, your environment is really terrible! Don't you know how to improve it?"
Although it wasn't Karot's first time here, he still felt uncomfortable. It was a prison that was constantly flooded.
Karot wouldn't let himself get wet; did he really think his Flight Technique was all for nothing? Naruto, on the other hand, didn't get that treatment and just plopped down in the water.
Do you think I didn't want to?
The Nine-Tails was furious. "You want to put me in jail, but you didn't even bother to build a bigger prison? You know, I, the Nine-Tails, am the strongest Tailed Beast. With my status and position, it wouldn't be unreasonable for me to have a luxurious single cell!"
Naruto remained silent upon hearing Nine-Tails's complaints. After all, it was his mother who had reinforced the seal, and Naruto couldn't very well speak ill of his mother!
"Nine-Tails, you should have heard why we came in, right?"
Karot flew to the front of the prison and spoke to Nine-Tails.
"I know, but do you think he can do it?"
Nine-Tails pointed at Naruto with its claws with a disdainful look. Nine-Tails had seen many people stronger and more talented than Naruto. Naruto didn't believe Nine-Tails could do it.
"If he can't do it, then no one can. He is..."
As soon as Karot finished speaking, Nine-Tails's eyes almost popped out of their sockets; they were wide open.
Naruto couldn't hear what Karot said after that because it was Karot's intention. All Naruto knew was that Nine-Tails) acted strangely after Karot finished speaking.
"Ahem. I think we can give it a try."
Nine-Tails coughed deliberately, genuinely surprised by the implication in Karot's words.
Karot gestured to Naruto then went to the cell door and extended his hand.
Please take care of me.
Nine-Tails also stretched out its arm, and at that moment, the two clasped hands together.
Goodbye then.
After saying that, Karot disappeared with Naruto.
"After waiting for so long, it has finally appeared."
After watching the two disappear, Nine-Tails murmured to itself.