Kurama

"..." Kashin Koji looked at Shiraha and fell silent.

He seems to really enjoy being burned by the Samadhi Fire?

Shiraha said seriously, "You said that the Samadhi Fire was summoned from the Flame Mountain, so how many Samadhi Fire are there in the Flame Mountain?"

"I don't know either. The Samadhi Fire of Flame Mountain is inexhaustible. Even if I am a contractor, I cannot get close to this flame that can burn everything." Kashin Koji answered truthfully, because a voice that seemed to come from his subconscious kept appearing in his heart, constantly reminding him not to disobey or deceive Shiraha.

"Do you know the exact location of the Flame Mountain? I want to sign Summoning Contract with the Flame Mountain."

Shiraha continued, saying that if possible, he would naturally prefer to cultivate the Samadhi Fire on his own, so that he wouldn't have to rely on Kashin Koji for help every time.

"I have never been to the Flame Mountain and do not know its exact location. I am a clone of Jiraiya, one of the Jiraiya Konoha Sannin of Konoha. My Sage Mode is something I already knew; I did not learn it from the Flame Mountain."

Whether it was the Summoning Contract or the summoning of the Samadhi Fire of Flame Mountain, it was all something I was passively chosen by the Toad Elder of Flame Mountain.

Even if I give you the Summoning Scroll without their consent, you cannot form a blood pact with them.

Kashin Koji said.

"I understand. Summon Toad Elder now, and I will speak with him in person," Shiraha said thoughtfully. Kashin Koji had absorbed his blood, so he couldn't deceive him. What he said was naturally true, unless some so-called Toad Elder was lying. But that was simple; he could find out by trying.

"Yes." Upon hearing this, Kashin Koji explained, "It's just that the space here is too small. If Toad Elder were to appear, it would burst this place."

"Okay, let's go out together."

Shiraha nodded, then walked directly towards the wall of the room. To Kashin Koji's astonishment, Shiraha's body passed right through the wall.

Seeing this, Kashin Koji followed, his body passing through the wall. He was completely unaware that the wall was actually made of a barrier, and that the barrier seemed to be very special, emitting a unique energy fluctuation that was different from Chakra.

The moment he passed through the wall, Kashin Koji felt the blinding sunlight before his eyes, and he subconsciously squinted.

Just a moment ago we were in a dimly lit underground room, and now we're in a brightly lit valley. How did this happen?

Spatial Barrier?!

However, he did not sense any Chakra fluctuations at all. Even when Jigen used his spatial abilities, Chakra fluctuations would occur.

This man named Yagami Shiraha has a big secret.

"Is this okay?" Shiraha said. He hadn't been idle for the past six months. He had finally learned the [Teleportation Spell], which he hadn't mastered before. However, since it involved spatial magic, it was too difficult to fully master it. He had only grasped the basic spell model. The preparation time for casting the spell was too long, making it impossible to cast it instantly. However, after combining it with the Sorcery Array, he could perform fixed-point teleportation.

The current Teleportation Spell has a distance limit, but according to its Teleportation Spell, it can be used for inter-world teleportation when the spatial rules are not too different, making it much stronger than Space-Time Ninjutsu like Flying Thunder God.

Of course, according to the memories of Naruto and Sasuke from the other world, it is still much inferior to Kaguya Otsutsuki's "Amenominaka".

There's nothing we can do about it; one is just a level two spell, while the other is a talent ability close to that of Fourth-Level Lifeform.

"Yes." Kashin Koji nodded, then bit his finger, Hand Seals, and began to release a large amount of Chakra.

Bang!

A large cloud of smoke rose, but when it dissipated, there was nothing there.

"What's going on?" Kashin Koji was stunned. He then used the Summoning Technique again, this time using all the remaining Chakra.

Bang!

Once again, there was nothing.

Kashin Koji looked at Shiraha.

"No need to summon anymore." Shiraha waved his hand, signaling Kashin Koji to stop.

Using so much Chakra would normally drain Kage Level shinobi completely, but Kashin Koji Jiraiya with enhanced cells, couldn't summon the Toad Elder even with so much Chakra, so the problem clearly isn't with him.

If it's not due to the barrier of another world, then it's because the toads in the Flame Mountain don't want to appear.

Whatever the reason, Shiraha has to investigate it slowly.

After absorbing a small amount of Samadhi Fire from Kashin Koji's spiritual communication, he felt that his "Colossus Arcane Martial Arts," which had long been at a bottleneck, was showing signs of a breakthrough.

Furthermore, his Mental Power was greatly depleted, but it became more Mental Power. Once he recovered, he could repeat the process. With Kashin Koji present, the Samadhi Fire he summoned was enough to accelerate the materialization of his Mental Power.

According to Bai Yu's original estimate, it would take at least thirty to forty years to complete the process of vaporizing, liquefying, and crystallizing spiritual energy. However, if he were to use the Samadhi True Fire, the time would be shortened by at least half.

Most importantly, given the effects exhibited by the Samadhi Fire, even if Shiraha reaches Third Level, he should still be able to use it; the only difference will be the quantity.

Once his strength has increased further, he can go and find the location of the Flame Mountain.

The most urgent task is to conduct cell research. Urashiki Otsutsuki still has a few cells left, and Issei also brought back the Mangekyō Sharingan, which contains spatial abilities.

Perhaps through experimentation, the Mangekyo could evolve into the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, or even be used to conduct fusion experiments of multiple Mangekyō Sharingan.

Thinking of this, Shiraha looked up at the sky, towards the direction of the moon.

He had basically broken the Caged Bird Seal, but unexpectedly, after fusing with the Byakugan, he had the opportunity to unlock the Tenseigan, which was comparable to the Rinnegan, and his combat power seemed to be even stronger.

This journey to another world also allowed Shiraha to finally find his future direction.

He will have many experiments and things to do for at least the next ten years, and he probably won't be able to stay idle.

Shiraha silently recited a spell, and a Teleportation array with a diameter of over three meters appeared beneath his feet. He grabbed Kashin Koji's shoulder, and the two disappeared.

The 55th year of Konoha was drawing to a close, and December arrived.

The Fire Capital.

Suburbs.

This place contains the largest temple in the Land of Fire, and even in the entire Shinobi World.

The monks in the temple are ninja monks who primarily study Buddhist teachings and secondarily train their Chakra.

Of course, most monks only have a rudimentary grasp of Chakra techniques, so their combat strength may not be as good as that of well-trained Genin in Konoha. However, a few ninja monks who specialize in protecting temples are the type with extremely strong combat power.

Among them, Jiriku, the 22-year-old Jiriku of the Fire Temple, is one of the best, known as a "Prodigy of the Sage Clan" and one of the "Twelve Guardian Shinobi" who closely protect the Fire Country Daimyo.

The entire Fire Temple is completely covered by a huge Sealing Jutsu barrier called the Iron Wall Seal, which has extremely strong defensive capabilities. Even Kage Level powerhouse cannot easily break through the barrier. They must first destroy the two stone statues located at the main entrance. These two stone statues are the core of the Iron Wall Seal barrier.

The stone statue is integrated with the entire gate and wall, and ordinary ninjutsu is unlikely to be effective in destroying it.

Therefore, an extremely powerful physical attack is needed to instantly destroy the stone statue in order to break the entire ' Iron Wall Seal ' in one fell swoop.

Today, the Fire Temple welcomed a group of guests who had traveled all the way from Konoha.

Among them were not only several Konoha Jōnin, but also Nawaki, the grandson of the First Hokage and the younger brother of medical expert Tsunade, who had mastered Wood Release Ninjutsu and made a name for himself in the Shinobi World.

Nawaki has now truly become a top-tier powerhouse in Konoha.

Among this group, the most unique figure was a short man following at the back of the crowd. The only child in the group was Minato Namikaze, the son of the Fourth Hokage, Naruto Namikaze.

After experiencing the incident where most of the Uchiha Clan left Konoha, Sarutobi Hiruzen clearly realized that Konoha's fighting strength was insufficient. Therefore, he decided to adopt Danzo's suggestion to make Naruto a False Nine-Tails Jinchuriki as soon as possible and train him as a disciple to prevent the scene from repeating itself.

To ensure the successful transfer of the Tailed Beast Chakra, Sarutobi Hiruzen not only personally came to the Fire Temple, but also summoned Nawaki, the only person in the village skilled in Wood Release Ninjutsu, just in case.

"Welcome to the Fire Temple, everyone. I am Jiriku head priest of the Fire Temple."

As the stone statue at the entrance of the Fire Temple gently turned, the massive stone gate slowly opened, revealing an exit from the barrier. Jiriku led a group of monks to welcome Nawaki and the others.

"Master Jiriku, I apologize for disturbing you." Nawaki said with his hands clasped together, "The Lord Third Hokage is talking with the Daimyo and will be here soon. We've come here to make preparations."

"I understand. I've already evacuated all the monks from the temple. Now it's just us here. The barrier is ready." Jiriku nodded, glanced at Naruto behind the group, and seeing that Naruto was only about seven or eight years old, he couldn't help but feel compassion and pity. He said gently, "Is this the child?"

"Yes." Upon hearing this, Nawaki waved to Naruto at the back of the crowd. When Naruto walked up to him, he explained to Jiriku, "He is the son of the Fourth Hokage, and his name is Naruto Namikaze."

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, the usually lively Naruto became a little reserved, because before he came, the Third Hokage had told him to do a favor and make a sacrifice for Konoha.

Although Naruto was afraid of the unknown, he was not so afraid of sacrificing himself for the village.

Naruto aspires to be a successor of the Will of Fire, just like his father, the Fourth Hokage, and his grandfather, the Third Hokage.

To become stronger, he needs the power of the Nine-Tails Chakra, only then can he better protect the people of the village and safeguard Konoha.

"Please follow me." Jiriku clasped his hands together, then stepped aside, gesturing for everyone to follow him into the Fire Temple.

"Let's go, Naruto." Seeing Naruto's tense expression, Nawaki smiled and gently patted his shoulder.

Actually, Nawaki didn't quite understand why Naruto had to be made the Vessel to contain the Kurama.

Although only a very small number of ninjas can withstand the chakra of Tailed Beast Chakra, requiring a special physique, Nawaki is already an adult, unlike Naruto, and has awakened the same Wood Release as his Hashirama. Wood Release ninjutsu has a clear restraining effect on Tailed Beast, so if the Third Hokage asked him to become Jinchuriki, Nawaki would not refuse.

Even when Nawaki volunteered to take on the responsibility when the Third Hokage was choosing Naruto, the Third Hokage still refused.

The reason the Third Hokage Tailed Beast Chakra would affect Wood Release, and it was best for Jinchuriki to get used to the Tailed Beast Chakra from a young age.

Nawaki either, as his understanding of Jinchuriki mainly came from his grandmother Mito and his cousin Kushina.

Perhaps the Uzumaki Clan's physique is more suitable to become Jinchuriki. Naruto has half Uzumaki Clan blood in his veins, and considering his future growth, he seems to be a more suitable candidate to become Jinchuriki than Naruto.

Nawaki couldn't say anything more about this.

More than half a year ago, when the Uchiha Clan rioted and most of the clan members left Konoha, Shiraha returned to Konoha. Nawaki did not stop him or stand against Shiraha, so he could clearly feel that the Third Hokage's attitude had changed.

Furthermore, after that incident, the Third Hokage's style of doing things changed, becoming much more decisive, seemingly regaining the demeanor of his youth.

The group followed Jiriku into the Fire Temple and soon arrived at the Shrine Fire Temple it. The entire Shrine exuded a powerful Chakra aura, the source of which was the well inside the Shrine Chakra appeared to have dried up.

Sealed inside is the Chakra of the Kurama, the strongest of the Nine Great Tailed Beasts.

Even though only a portion of the Kurama 'Chakra was sealed inside, and only a very small amount of Chakra was leaking out due to the seal, the Jōnin felt a chilling aura emanating from them.

"So powerful!" Nawaki felt a chill run down his spine as he sensed the violent aura emanating from the Nine -Chakra. This was only a small portion of the Kurama 'Chakra, yet it was already so terrifying. He wondered how Grandma Mito and Kushina had managed to subdue the Kurama.

As Nawaki awakens Wood Release and grows stronger, he enjoys greater prestige in the Shinobi World. However, he becomes even more aware of his own weakness and the limitations of human capabilities.

Legend has it that his grandfather Hashirama's Wood Release could suppress the Perfect Nine-Tails. Even if Wood Release is effective against Tailed Beast, it would still require a similar amount of Chakra to achieve that. However, Nawaki simply cannot imagine how a human could possess that amount of Chakra.

Especially Hashirama was also a mortal, a human being who would age, get injured, and die, why is the difference between them so great?

"If I absorb the Kurama 'Chakra, will the power of my Wood Release increase even further? It seems the Third Hokage was unwilling to let me become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki because of what I was thinking?!"

As Nawaki gradually became immersed in the terrifying Chakra of the Kurama, the deepest darkness in his heart rapidly expanded, startling him. Why did he think of the Third Hokage like this? The negative energy in the Nine-Tails Chakra was truly terrifying, so easily amplifying the shadow in his heart.

Perhaps only children with simpler minds can reduce the influence of the Nine-Tails Chakra, or someone as strong as his grandmother Mito.

"Please do not directly experience the Kurama 'Chakra at close range, as it is easy to be affected."

Seeing that Nawaki's gaze was gradually becoming unfocused, and that the Konoha Jōnin Jiriku put his hands together and reminded him in a deep voice.

At the same time, chanting emanated from Jiriku's mouth, and a Chakra image resembling the Senju Avalokiteshvara solidified around him.

Everyone immediately felt the violent energy that had filled their hearts dissipate into nothingness.

"Thank you, Master Jiriku." Nawaki's eyes regained their clarity.

"You're welcome." Jiriku nodded slightly, stopped outputting Chakra, and the Buddha statue gradually faded away.

When Jiraiya noticed that Naruto was the only one among them who was basically unaffected by the Nine-Tails Chakra, a look of surprise appeared in Jiriku eyes. No wonder Konoha would let such a child bear the Kurama 'Chakra; he was indeed very special.

"Let's start preparing."

Nawaki turned around and gave orders to the ninjas behind him. These people were basically the Third Hokage's confidants, many of whom were Jōnin transferred from the Anbu and were quite skilled in Sealing Jutsu.

Before she passed away, Grandma Mito passed on all the Sealing Jutsu of the Uzumaki Clan to Kushina, including the Sealing Jutsu that Grandma Mito herself had developed.

Kushina also passed on most of these Sealing Jutsu to the village, and these Jōnin basically mastered a portion of the Uzumaki Sealing Technique.

The Third Hokage further learned the Four Symbols Sealing, and the Fourth Hokage developed the Double Four Symbols Seal, which combines the two Four Symbols Eight Trigrams Seal.

In addition to his Wood Release, if he were to directly seal the Kurama ' main body, Nawaki wouldn't be very confident. However, if he were to seal only a portion of the Kurama 'Chakra, he would feel almost certain. Ultimately, it would depend on whether Naruto could withstand the Nine-Tails Chakra, master this power, and become a pillar of the village in the future.

A group of Jōnin lined up and surrounded the Shrine that sealed the Nine-Tails Chakra.

Jiriku pulled Naruto aside to comfort him and calm him down. Although Naruto hadn't been affected by the Nine-Tails Chakra, he was clearly afraid. If he were affected during the sealing process, he might be in danger.

A while later, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, arrived at the Fire Temple with his youngest son, Sarutobi Asuma.

"Lord Third Hokage."

"Hokage."

Everyone bowed in greeting.

"Please, Master Jiriku," Sarutobi Hiruzen said solemnly.

"I will do my best."

Jiriku said solemnly.

"Naruto, don't be nervous. I will ensure your safety. You will definitely become an excellent ninja like your father, Minato." Sarutobi Hiruzen came to Naruto's side and comforted him.

Naruto clenched his fist and said, "Third Hokage, I will definitely do my best!"

"Let's begin." Sarutobi smiled and patted Naruto's head, then looked seriously at the ninjas around him, and finally nodded to Nawaki.

Naruto followed Sarutobi Hiruzen to the well in the center of the Shrine.

"Naruto, take off your shirt."

"Yes." Naruto obediently took off his shirt.

Jiriku uttered Sanskrit chants and slowly activated the barrier.

Boom--!

A surge of crimson, violent Chakra erupted into the sky.

' Wood Release: Kakuan Entering Society with Bliss-Bringing Hands!' Nawaki activated Wood Release, a 'seat' character appeared in his palm, and his arm transformed into a wooden stake, ready to help Naruto suppress the Nine-Tails Chakra at any time.

Sarutobi Hiruzen swiftly Hand Seals, activating the Four Symbols Sealing, and struck Naruto's lower abdomen.

Numerous Cursed Seal appeared densely, and then, with everyone's combined efforts, the Nine-Tails Chakra was as if grabbed by an invisible hand and stuffed into the seal in Naruto's lower abdomen.

"It's so hot!" Naruto's face turned completely red, like a boiled lobster, his body temperature rising rapidly.

"Hang in there a little longer, Naruto." Sarutobi Hiruzen reduced the amount of Nine-Tails Chakra Chakra Naruto's body, slowing down the sealing power, and the pain on Naruto's face immediately lessened a lot.

At the same time, in a house Fire Temple, faint ripples appeared in the space, Obito and Black Zetsu appeared together.

Are they all at the Fire Temple?

"The Third Hokage should be helping Naruto transfer the Nine-Tails Chakra right now, which is the perfect time to make a move."

"Um."

Obito gazed in the direction of the Fire Temple and activated Kamui once more.