After hearing the Nine-Tails' words, they could not help feeling disappointed, even though they had already expected this outcome. After all, chakra was the power they knew best. Although Naruto and Sasuke now wielded dragon power, they still habitually converted it into chakra whenever they fought an enemy.
Dragon power was unique to Naruto and Sasuke, a power gained through practicing Demon Dragon Nine Transformations and Nine Transformations of the Sacred Dragon. It differed from the power of ordinary Dragonfolk, who used dragon energy. Compared to Naruto and Sasuke's power, it fell far short.
Dragon power was one of the highest forms of power in this world, every bit as potent as chaos power. But precisely because it was so powerful and domineering, Naruto and Sasuke lacked the strength to control it at their current level. That was why they converted it into the chakra they knew best.
Although they were disappointed, Naruto and Sasuke had expected this and soon returned to the matter at hand. Naruto asked, "All right, we already saw that coming. We're disappointed, but it's just a shame, that's all. Let's talk about this Solar Beast's Divine Kingdom instead. How do I get out? Do we break through it like we did with the Dean's Divine Kingdom last time?"
Sasuke was eager to try after hearing Naruto's words. Just as the two were about to act, however, the Nine-Tails said, "No. You won't get out the same way this time. Last time, that old man only wanted to test your strength, so he didn't actually use the power of his Divine Kingdom. It was merely a projection. That's why you escaped so easily. This time, though, it's a real Divine Kingdom. Getting out the same way is impossible."
Naruto and Sasuke froze for a moment at