From the first moment he saw Naruto, Minato had sensed his own Chakra inside Naruto's body. Why had he sealed the Nine-Tails inside his own son? During their time together, Minato had learned that Naruto was his son. That explained why only someone with Uzumaki Clan blood could serve as the Jinchuriki to contain the Nine-Tails. But why had they needed another vessel? What had happened to Kushina? That was what Minato cared about most.
"Naruto, could I talk to you alone?"
"Uh..."
Naruto hesitated. He didn't know how long the gap in the Dragon Vein would stay open, and he was afraid he wouldn't make it back in time.
"You have three minutes."
Karot spoke up. He had been watching the crack shrink, and it could probably hold for about four more minutes. That left Naruto one minute to hurry back.
With Karot's assurance, Minato led Naruto away.
"We should go, too! This place is collapsing too fast."
Without waiting for an answer, Karot put an arm around Rin's waist and ran toward the exit of the ancient city.
Seeing Karot with his arm around Rin's waist, Obito was so jealous his eyes nearly turned red. Why did he have to settle for carrying Kakashi, while Karot got to hold Rin?
If Karot had known what Obito was thinking, he would have told him:
"Because I'm shameless and quick to make a move. Besides, who'd want to carry a guy?"
Soon, they reached the outside of the ancient city. The magnificent buildings of Rōran were slowly crumbling.
"Karot, go in."
The system, which had remained silent ever since Karot transformed into a Great Ape, suddenly spoke in his mind.
"Is there something in there you're interested in?"
After spending so long with the system, Karot knew that aside from