Kushina landed on all fours, her body enveloped in red chakra. Three tails sprouted from her.
"Seal off Training Ground 66. No one is to approach."
Hiruzen Sarutobi gave the order. One by one, the Anbu members concealed in the darkness faithfully carried out the Hokage's command, stopping anyone from approaching Training Ground 66.
Even in her Tailed Beast Transformation, Kushina was still conscious and communicating with the Nine-Tails inside her.
"Kurama, help me beat up that brat Karot."
Kushina had learned sealing techniques from the wife of the First Hokage. There was no way she'd lose control of the Tailed Beast's power just because she was angry. After all, the Uzumaki Clan's sealing techniques were the bane of Tailed Beasts.
"Fine."
The Nine-Tails knew he had no choice but to agree. Besides, he wanted to get out and stretch his legs. He'd been stuck inside someone else's stomach for far too long.
"Roar!"
A fourth tail sprouted. The Nine-Tails bared his teeth at Karot, then thrust all four tails toward him, aiming to impale him. Karot flashed aside, and the tails plunged straight into the ground, instantly leaving a huge crater.
Everyone present wanted to step in and restrain the Nine-Tails, but Karot saw what they were planning and said,
"Don't interfere. Leave this to me. Just back me up."
Karot wasn't about to let this opportunity pass. They said the Nine-Tails was the strongest of the Tailed Beasts, and he wanted to test how strong he really was.
The Nine-Tails charged at Karot at high speed, each swipe of his claws packed with immense power. Karot was quick on his feet and dodged every attack with ease. To the Nine-Tails, this was a provocation. How dare this insect toy with Lord Kurama?
A fifth tail appeared, followed by