"Earlier, you said... you had reached a certain degree of reconciliation with the Nine-Tails. Is that true?"
After Minato left, the Third's expression became much more serious. "I hope you answer this question honestly. Do not conceal anything."
Hyuga Wuye and Kushina exchanged a glance, then nodded at the Third together. "Yes."
The Third watched them for a long while before slowly saying, "Prove it to me."
"Alright."
Wuye nodded, then took Kushina's hand and said softly, "Have Kurama lend us some chakra."
Hearing the name he used, the Third's gaze flickered slightly.
"Mm."
Kushina nodded and closed her eyes, sinking her mind into the sealing space.
"Kurama, you heard that, right? Give us some chakra—the kind that won't erode me." She patted the sealing gate.
The Nine-Tails' lazy voice came from beyond the gate, carrying a trace of barely concealed delight. "Come in tonight and play Three Kingdoms Kill with me. All night. Don't forget."
"All night? How could Shadow Clones last that long?!" Kushina cried out.
"Just make five Shadow Clones. I'll provide the chakra," the Nine-Tails said.
"Then... fine."
Kushina agreed and withdrew from the sealing space.
"Pssh..."
She opened her eyes, which had turned into crimson fox eyes. Orange-red chakra suddenly spilled from her body, wrapping around her entire form.
Two fox ears and a fox tail swayed upon her body.
Wuye suddenly had some strange thoughts again... He just did not know whether he would get burned.
Tailed Beast Cloak!
The Third's eyes widened slightly, utterly stunned.
"And that's not all!"
Kushina stuck out her little tongue and reached out to take Wuye's hand.
Orange-red chakra spread over to him, and in an instant, a Tailed Beast chakra cloak formed around Wuye as well!
The Third was completely speechless. "..."
How old were they? Not