Back to Shikkotsu Forest

When the Third Hokage and the Anbu were able to open their eyes, all that remained was Naruto, who was sleeping peacefully.

Shiyu knew that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Naruto would grow up normally in Konoha, making friends and forging his own bonds.

After capturing the bodies of Kushina and Minato, Shiyu's first destination was the Uzumaki Clan's Namendo.

Because Minato performed the Reaper Death Seal, sacrificing his soul to the Minato, one must, like Orochimaru, cut open the Shinigami's stomach and release Minato's soul.

In desperation, Shiyu didn't care which mask was the real Grim Reaper. After putting on all the masks, he instructed, "Kushina, since you agreed to my request on behalf of Minato, I will save you both. However, I don't have the ability to revive him yet, so I will seal Minato's body away first."

"Alright, Teacher Shiyu, as long as you don't disappoint Minato and me," Kushina said.

"Okay!" Shiyu then used a coffin to place the already deceased Minato and numerous Shinigami masks inside. Later, Shiyu would need to study the Shinigami masks in order to possibly break the Reaper Death Seal and release the Fourth Kazekage's soul.

If the Fourth Kazekage's soul can return, then both the Impure World Reincarnation and the Outer Path Fourth Kazekage Outer Path - Samsara Heavenly Life Technique can save him.

"Next, I hope you will follow my instructions and help me deal with that Masked Man. Naruto is definitely no match for Masked Man now, so I hope that before that happens, we can weaken his strength as much as possible and strengthen our own," Shiyu said.

"Then what do you want me to do?" Kushina asked.

"Reuniting with Naruto isn't difficult, but ensuring Naruto's safety before the Fourth Kazekage awakens is the most important thing. You once had the Nine-Tails inside you, and now you have my Yang Release Chakra, so controlling the Tailed Beast is naturally a piece of cake."

"I have another Tailed Beast here. I hope you can absorb it and gain its approval to enhance your own abilities," Shiyu said.

"You want me to absorb Tailed Beast? Which one?" Kushina asked.

"Don't worry, I'll persuade her. This Tailed Beast is Six-Tails, just like the Slug Sage; they're both Katsuyu. As long as you open your heart, you should be able to get her to accept you."

"When you become one, you will possess greater power than before. This will be your capital to protect Naruto. The Masked Man's organization has too many powerful ninjas, so I must have more strong individuals to restrain him."

Shiyu explained it to Kushina, and only then did Kushina understand what Shiyu meant.

Shiyu meant that Kushina and Minato should be considered dead in the Nine-Tails Rebellion. After all, the Third Hokage witnessed it firsthand. The Fourth Hokage used the Reaper Death Seal, and Kushina had her Tailed Beast extracted. Under normal circumstances, both of them would have died without a doubt, even with Shiyu's appearance.

However, even with Shiyu, the Third Hokage would feel powerless to Rotation. Basically, no one would doubt the possibility that the Fourth Kazekage and Kushina were still alive. Therefore, Kushina only needed to follow Shiyu's arrangements and hide in the shadows to protect Naruto, because protecting Naruto was protecting the world.

"Teacher Shiyu, can Minato really be resurrected?" Kushina asked again.

"Don't worry, Kushina. When the time is right, I will naturally revive Minato. Right now, the most important thing is to improve your strength. Aren't you supposed to fulfill your duties as a mother? What if someone tries to extract the Tailed Beast from Naruto? Trust him! Protect Naruto using my methods; he will grow stronger in the process."

After Shiyu's repeated persuasion, Kushina finally nodded. "You just gave birth to Naruto. If Kushina were to die, it would be one thing, but since she is alive, it is indeed a painful thing that she cannot be with Naruto as he grows up."

"Next, we're going to Shikkotsu Forest. Follow me." Shiyu, with Kushina in tow, vanished instantly, reappearing in Shikkotsu Forest.

Shikkotsu Forest is also one of the three great immortal lands, and the surrounding Natural Energy is very abundant.

Shiyu had placed Xiao Xing here a long time ago, and after several years, Xiao Xing is now about the same age as Shiyu.

"Xiao Xing! Is that you?" Shiyu looked ahead and saw a figure with light blue hair, so she shouted.

The figure immediately turned around, revealing Shiyu's face, which she hadn't seen in a long time.

"You, you wouldn't happen to be Brother Shiyu?!" The woman was also taken aback.

"Yes! Xiao Xing? It's only been a few years, and you've already forgotten me?" Shiyu was also somewhat incredulous; it was obvious that Xiao Xing felt a great deal of unfamiliarity with her.

"Hmph! You're Brother Shiyu? I don't believe it! He's always busy with this and that, he wouldn't come here to see me!"

"Besides! He's very strong! I think you're just a half-baked amateur!" Xiao Xing was clearly angry with Shiyu, after all, Shiyu had been gone for three years and hadn't even had time to say goodbye to Xiao Xing.

"I'm so sorry, Xiao Xing. I really went into seclusion to improve my strength, and I didn't even know that three years had passed. "Shiyu also felt very guilty.

"Xiao Xing, it's me Kushina. Do you remember me?" Kushina's appearance was quite distinctive, and for some reason, Xiao Xing Xiao Xing was very happy to answer when Kushina asked her.

"Kushina- neechan! It's you! How's Minato- nii?" Xiao Xing asked.

"Minato is dead, "Kushina could only say calmly.

"You really don't recognize your brother Shiyu?" Kushina immediately changed the subject.

"I... I know him? But I'm really angry with him for putting me here with a bunch of Katsuyu, Tenten is the same, nothing changes. It's so boring," Xiao Xing complained.

"This is the Shikkotsu Forest lands! You can become an apprentice of the Slug Sage here and learn Senjutsu! Once you learn Senjutsu, you can become an immortal who can use Senjutsu!" Kushina also persuaded.

"Oh? Really? I've already mastered the Katsuyu Senjutsu, I don't think it's anything special." Xiao Xing shook her head.

"What? You've mastered Senjutsu? Really?" Shiyu was also somewhat incredulous. He possessed the Otsutsuki bloodline and had astonishing comprehension, so naturally he learned everything quickly. Could Xiao Xing really have mastered Senjutsu completely in just three years?

"I know you're Shiyu -nii, but you've kept me waiting for so long this time, I'm a little angry. Kushina- neechan, could you please cast a barrier to create a battleground for us? I want to teach Shiyu -nii a lesson." Xiao Xing suddenly made this request.

Shiyu was taken aback.

"No way!"