The Idea to Help Kurama Take Human Form

"Does this little girl really not treat herself like a human being?"

"So many hidden injuries? I have no idea how she's been training."

"This isn't how you practice swordsmanship, either. She probably doesn't even have a master; it's truly pitiful."

As Senju Fujima treated Tie Kui, he discovered numerous hidden injuries within her body, accumulated over time. He sighed, a flicker of inexplicable heartache flashing through his eyes.

After all, she was just a child of eleven or twelve. To push herself this hard and sustain so many hidden injuries meant her training methods had been wrong all along; otherwise, such damage would never have occurred.

"Since when did I become so sentimental?"

"She's nothing more than a little follower of mine."

"Still, as my follower, her strength can't be too lacking."

"Otherwise, she won't be able to fight by my side in the future. You'll have to put in more effort!"

Reaching out, he gently stroked Tie Kui's hair. Senju Fujima's lips curled slightly before he stood up and walked outside.

"Hmph, your father is a gambler, and you're a lecher. I've already seen through you."

Just then, Kurama, who had been hiding inside Senju Fujima's clothes, poked his head out and said.

"What?"

"Kurama, what kind of nonsense are you spouting?"

"I know my father is a gambler, but when did I become a lecher?"

"I haven't done anything at all. Don't go framing me."

Seeing Kurama suddenly pop out and hearing those words, Senju Fujima reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. He grabbed the Nine-Tails in his hand, looking somewhat guilty as he spoke.

"Tch, I saw it just now. You were secretly touching her hair."

"And back in the water, I knew everything you were thinking. You didn't shut off your sensory perception, so I heard it all."

"You said she had 'a lot to offer,' though I don't understand what that means."

"But you were definitely thinking of something filthy in your heart."

"Isn't that the definition of a lecher?"

"And that Shizuka Uchiha, ugh...!"

"Just thinking about it makes my fur stand on end. One word: disgusting."

"No, wait, that's two words."

Kurama looked at Senju Fujima, turned his head away, and curled his lip.

"You, you, you...!"

Hearing Kurama say this, Senju Fujima didn't know how to explain himself. It seemed that no matter what he said, it would be his own fault.

"You what, you?"

"Humans are just disgusting and filthy."

"We Tailed Beasts are better off; all we do is eat and sleep."

"We don't have all the baggage you people have."

Kurama crossed his paws over his chest and looked at Senju Fujima with disdain.

"Do you know what kind of creature only eats and sleeps?"

"That's a pig, that's a pig, hahahaha...!"

Hearing Kurama say this, Senju Fujima found it instantly hilarious. Whenever he thought of something that only ate and slept, the image of a pig appeared in his mind—it was a deep-rooted association he couldn't change. He laughed uncontrollably.

"What? You dare compare us glorious Tailed Beasts to livestock?"

"I'll kill you! Take this, claws...!"

The Nine-Tails and Senju Fujima immediately began to wrestle.

I don't know how much time passed, but Senju Fujima's face was covered in claw marks, yet he was incredibly happy. He lay on the grass with the Nine-Tails, gazing up at the darkening sky.

"Kurama, what is your dream?"

Lying on the grass, the claw marks on his face already healed, Senju Fujima rested his head on his hands, crossed his legs, and looked up at the moon in the sky, asking softly.

"A dream?"

"I don't have any dreams. As long as you humans stop bothering me, I'll be grateful enough."

"But, as you can see, I've been sealed by you."

Kurama mimicked Senju Fujima's posture, crossing his legs and chewing on a blade of grass. His eyes grew deep and distant, as if he were lost in thought.

"Is that so?"

"Your strength is too great; your existence is a threat."

"That is why there will always be those who try every possible way to capture and seal you."

"In the future, I will research how to transform your soul into a human form."

"I once saw in a dream that many demons could take human shape once they reached a certain level of strength."

"I believe you can certainly do it too."

"As long as you can transform into a human and conceal your aura, no one will ever discover that you are a Tailed Beast again."

"By then, no one will come to disturb you."

Senju Fujima turned his head to look at the comical Kurama beside him and smiled slightly.

"Transform into a human form?"

"Just like you Jinchuriki?"

"Except that I would be the one in control of my own body?"

"That is quite interesting."

"However, our bodies are manifestations of chakra; the difficulty of condensing them into a human form is immense."

"An ordinary body simply cannot withstand our power."

"Only a body like yours could possibly be effective, right!"

"But in this Ninja World, there are only two such bodies in existence."

"Even Madara Uchiha could not withstand my immense chakra."

"Unless he possessed the bloodline of your Senju Clan, but how could that be easy!"

Kurama also turned his head, locking eyes with Senju Fujima. Both of their gazes were incredibly clear as he shook his head and spoke.

"My body isn't the only option."

"I will need to conduct some research, but clones should be no problem."

"When the time comes, I will use my cells to clone a body for you, and then I will transfer your soul into it."

"Wouldn't that allow you to live normally just like us?"

"Rest assured!"

"I will find a way for you."

Senju Fujima smiled slightly; now that he had Orochimaru's Father, he would certainly be able to develop a clone.

Moreover, he possessed immortality himself, so the clone should be able to achieve the same effect without hindering Kurama's performance.

"We shall see."

Kurama smiled faintly, then looked up at the sky and said no more.

Before they knew it, the man and the beast fell asleep on the grass.

"Hmm?"

"Where am I?"

"Where is he?"

Tie Kui woke up from her unconscious state, confused to find herself tucked under a blanket on a bed.

"My injuries?"

"I feel like all my internal wounds have healed?"

"This?"

"Could it be him? Why is he being so good to me?"

Tie Kui shook her head, climbed out of bed, and walked toward the door.

"Creak...!"

When Tie Kui opened the door, she was slightly startled to see Senju Fujima and a fox sleeping on the ground.

"He gave his room to me and then stayed outside to keep watch?"

"This man is truly strange."

Seeing Senju Fujima lying on the ground, Tie Kui shook her head.

"Hmm?"

"Oh...!"

Hearing the sound of Tie Kui opening the door, Senju Fujima woke up instantly, sat up, and stretched.