"Reaper Summoning Ritual! Begin!"
Deep underground, in a laboratory, stood a colossal machine covered in black incantations, resembling an upside-down octopus. Numerous pipes used to transport chakra and data cables were plugged into it. At a command, the machine sprang to life.
The incantations began to writhe, forming countless chains. A massive silhouette appeared at the machine's center, and the Reaper's pale figure gradually emerged. Then the endless chains wrapped around him. The instant the Reaper fully appeared, the chains pierced straight into his body like leeches.
"Roar!"
The next moment, the Reaper let out a roar and began to struggle, trying to break free. Unfortunately, it was useless!
Soon, a chakra blade formed from Yin Release appeared and sliced open the Reaper's stomach. Countless chains surged inside and yanked out a mass of golden chakra.
"Roar! Hahaha, I'm finally free!!!"
An excited roar came from the mass of chakra. The chains binding the Reaper began to loosen, while an invisible ripple spread out, completely banishing the Reaper just as he raised a hand to pull the Nine Tails back into his body.
At the same time, countless incantations spread across the mass of golden chakra. The Nine Tails' body began to manifest, and in just a moment, it had become a giant beast covered in incantations and chains.
"Damn it!!!"
At the sight, the Nine Tails immediately understood what had happened. He hadn't gained his freedom at all.
"Nine Tails, hello! We meet again!"
Naruto Uzumaki's voice rang out, drawing the Nine Tails' attention. The furious beast lowered his head and looked at the tiny figure. He sensed the familiar aura, the golden hair, and the chakra that belonged to him!
There was no way he wouldn't recognize the brat!
"Damn brat, what are you doing?!"
The Nine Tails