The night was deep and still.
Uchiha Kei lay on his comfortable bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
The moment he closes his eyes, images of the White Bone Clan flash through his mind.
I think of that harmonious little village.
I think of that gentle yet strong girl.
Yang Organization...
Are they really the White Bone Clan?
He had considered that the Yang Organization was actually the White Bone Clan.
After all, aside from Hashirama three, he only passed on the modified Yin-Yang Release to the White Bone Clan.
However, mastering Yin-Yang Release to the level of Jonin is much simpler than ordinary Chakra refinement.
But...
He couldn't understand the motives of the White Bone Clan.
Collecting secret techniques and Kekkei Genkai is clearly a preparation for dominating the Shinobi World.
Are the White Bone Clan an ambitious race?
Uchiha Kei stared blankly at the ceiling.
The White Bone Clan of the past might not have been like that.
But what about now?
Even the White Bone Momotao will eventually grow old...
The younger generation, now in control of the White Bone Clan, may well have similar thoughts.
Frustrated, Uchiha Kei crawled out of bed and left the house.
The streets were no longer as bustling as they were during the day; they were deserted, with only a few cats and dogs occasionally darting by in a fight.
With his hands behind his head, Uchiha Kei somewhat aimless.
When he stopped and looked around, he realized he was standing downstairs at Naruto's house.
After thinking for a moment, Uchiha Kei went upstairs.
Looking at the dilapidated door, Uchiha Kei took a breath.
Then...
"Bang!"
With one kick, the dilapidated door reached the end of its life, wailing as it shattered into pieces.
"Ah!"
Naruto woke up instantly in the room, staring at the door with a terrified expression.
Uchiha Kei, like a ghost, crept into the room with a sinister air.
"Who... who are you?!"
Naruto felt a shiver run down his spine.
"I'm your brother."
Uchiha Kei's face appeared deathly pale in the moonlight.
Hearing the sound, Naruto visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Jing, what's going on? It's the middle of the night."
Uchiha Kei walked to Naruto's bedside, plopped down on it, and looked around at the room's furnishings.
"I've told you so many times to move to my place, but you just won't listen. What's so good about this place?"
Looking at the shabby furnishings, Uchiha Kei was furious.
Naruto scratched his head.
"That's Uchiha Clan Compound, it's inconvenient for me to go there."
Uchiha Kei wanted to pat him on the head, but hesitated to do so.
This kid isn't concerned about the Uchiha Clan Compound; he's just reluctant to leave this place.
After all...
Sighing, Uchiha Kei looked at him.
Has it shown any unusual behavior recently?
Uchiha Kei pointed to his stomach.
"Strange activity? You mean Kurama? No, we chat quite often, but like Sasuke, he's a tsundere!"
After three years, Naruto has reached a temporary reconciliation with Nine-Tails.
However, he's still quite far from being able to borrow Chakra.
Uchiha Kei, then fell into deep thought.
Danzo has already set off.
Given Danzo's personality and methods, he will inevitably provoke the Yang Organization.
Therefore, it's a foregone conclusion that the Yang Organization will launch a major attack on Konoha.
Looking at Naruto, Uchiha Kei slowly asked, "Naruto, what do you think of Kurama?"
Naruto was taken aback.
Kurama didn't know how to describe Naruto.
Friend?
It's hard to say, since his childhood was incredibly miserable because of the existence of the Kurama.
Enemy?
Not to mention, he didn't hate Kurama at all.
Even if it is precisely because of this that I am disliked by others.
Seeing Naruto's confusion, Uchiha Kei patted him on the shoulder.
"Forget it, don't think about it anymore. I'll go talk to Kurama."
The Mangekyo had barely finished speaking when it was activated.
"Yo, Uchiha brat, you're here again."
The Kurama Lazybones lay sprawled in the cage, his blood-red eyes staring straight at him.
Uchiha Kei walked up to the cage.
"Kurama, do you want to be free?"
Kurama was taken aback, then a look of longing appeared in his eyes.
"Freedom, ah, I haven't heard that word in years, it's really refreshing."
A human-like mockery appeared on the Kurama's face.
"If I could give you your freedom, would you be willing to stay inside Naruto's body?"
Uchiha Kei spoke calmly.
Open the cage so that Kurama can see the outside world through Naruto.
This is Uchiha Kei's bottom line.
"Of course not! Isn't freedom and the outside world better than that Naruto Naruto's body?"
"So there's no room for negotiation?"
Uchiha Kei's eyes gradually turned cold.
Kurama's heart skipped a beat.
It might scoff at threats from others.
But the Uchiha...
Even with the Mangekyo Uchiha could only be manipulated at will, utterly powerless to resist.
"Just tell me what you want to do."
After a moment of silence, Kurama slowly spoke.
"I want you to willingly become Naruto's ally; he needs your strength."
Uchiha Kei didn't mince words and stated his purpose directly.
The Yang Organization launched a massive attack on Konoha, Uchiha Kei wasn't worried at all; his only concern was for a few people he cared about.
Sasuke has Itachi protecting him, so there's no need for him to worry.
Naruto, on the other hand, had no means of protection other than himself.
They reached an agreement with Kurama to become Naruto's ally, enabling Naruto to become the true Nine-Tails Jinchuriki as soon as possible.
That was his goal!
The Kurama neither agreed nor refused, but instead asked a completely unrelated question.
Where did Namikaze Minato go, since he appeared last time?
Uchiha Kei smiled mysteriously, "Guess, there's a prize if you guess right."
Kurama wasn't angry; instead, he laughed, and his loud laughter echoed throughout the sealed space.
"Do you still stand by your initial promises?"
"Of course it counts."
Uchiha Kei met its gaze directly.
The Kurama looked directly into his eyes.
Those eyes that he used to hate and fear now brought him a strong sense of security.
"Alright, I promise you, I'll let Naruto master my power and become the true Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"
Uchiha Kei nodded. "Don't worry, you'll get what you want."
Kurama nodded in satisfaction.
The man and the beast looked at each other and smiled.
Exiting the sealed space, Uchiha Kei opened his eyes.
"It's done. From now on, Kurama will give you its power."
"His power?"
Naruto looked at him, puzzled.
In such a short time, that Kurama and tsundere Kurama gave in?
Moreover, the power of Kurama...
"Power itself is neither evil; it is the person who wields it who is righteous or evil."
Uchiha Kei stood up, his mind filled with knowledge about the Eight Trigrams Seal.
Lifting Naruto's shirt, a mysterious sealing power enveloped his belly.
Looking at the complex sealing symbols, Uchiha Kei a bit overwhelmed.
He had already found the books related to the Eight Trigrams Seal.
I've seen and learned a lot.
Three years, a full three years.
He's only learned the basics.
This talent...
That's terrifying, isn't it?
Fortunately, even if it's just a small part, it's enough to break the seal.
He placed his handprint on Naruto's stomach.
"Eight Trigrams Seal..."
Chakra circulated wildly, gushing out like a river.
"Untie!"
A low growl.
The sealing characters on Naruto's stomach slowly changed, as if a lock had been opened.
Naruto felt a burning sensation in his body, and that evil Chakra began to flow into his limbs and bones.
Although it was painful, Naruto endured it without moving because of his trust in Kei.
Finally.
A red-gold light gradually shone from Naruto's body, covering him like an outer garment.
"Naruto."
Kurama's voice appeared in Naruto's mind.
"Kurama"
Naruto also spoke calmly.
Are you ready?
Naruto's eyes hardened.
"Hmm!"
"Start it!"
In reality, Uchiha Kei had long since retreated, quietly observing Naruto's transformation.
Suddenly, Naruto opened his eyes, revealing a pair of cold, vertical pupils.
The Chakra was suddenly released, condensing like a vortex!
Nine-Tails Mode.
Start!