Ren watched as the Chakra symbolizing Asura gradually transformed from a drifting mass of Chakra into a blurry humanoid shape.
Then, little by little, they began to refine the details: the torso, limbs, clothing, and facial features.
In the end, he became Asura in Ren's memories, and now he floats quietly behind Naruto, like a ghost.
Ren's pupils contracted sharply because he saw Asura's eyelids, which had been tightly closed like those of a dead man, suddenly twitch.
Thankfully, it eventually fell silent and didn't open its eyes.
Ren was suddenly startled, realizing that his memories of arriving in the sealed space were becoming increasingly blurred.
What were my opening remarks again?
It seems to be...
Ren quickly approached Shisui, and the two locked eyes.
"Use the Transcription Seal to leave this place quickly, return to Konoha, and return this eye power to your original body. Don't ask why, just hurry!"
After saying that, Ren vanished, turning into a streak of light that shot into Shisui's right eye.
What happened...?
Before Shisui could finish speaking, he felt a familiar pupil power enter his right eye.
Although he didn't know why or what had happened, Shisui faithfully carried out the order.
[Transcription Seal!]
Shisui, who had previously exhausted himself controlling the Nine-Tails, forced himself to activate the Mangekyō Sharingan and perform the Transcription Seal.
Ren's voice wasn't loud, but this wasn't the material world, so even the softest sound was clearly heard by everyone present.
"What happened? Did something happen to Naruto?"
Kushina Uzumaki asked Shisui anxiously, after all, Ren had always seemed calm and confident.
The situation just now seemed quite urgent; anyone would know that something unexpected must have happened.
"Senior Kushina Uzumaki, I don't know either!"
Shisui was equally clueless, Kushina Uzumaki was destined not to get any information from him.
Kushina Uzumaki had originally wanted to spend some quality time with Naruto before they died, but now she had completely lost that desire.
She didn't have much Chakra left, but since she could still maintain it, it wasn't a small amount. However, at this rate of loss, she was destined not to live to see Naruto return to Konoha.
Although she didn't know exactly what had happened to Ren, Kushina Uzumaki had a strong feeling that it was related to Naruto.
At this moment, Kushina Uzumaki was filled with regret. Why had she agreed to Naruto's request?
Kushina shared the feelings of most people who knew Ren.
If I could do it all over again, I would never speak to Uchiha Yushu again. If I had to impose one rule, it would be to never listen to a single word from him!
Now, Kushina can do nothing but feel herself slowly dissipating.
Sealing oneself off?
Aside from the Reaper Death Seal, no other Sealing Jutsu could meet the requirements, and relying on others, Naruto's mediocre Sealing Jutsu simply wouldn't suffice.
Kushina wasn't confident she could teach Naruto all at once.
Seeing Kushina's anxious expression, Shisui suddenly spoke up.
"If you don't mind, senior, I can seal your Chakra again and then release it upon returning to Konoha. At that time, you can ask me in person what exactly happened."
Kushina asked Shisui with hopeful eyes.
"You also know Sealing Jutsu?"
"I know a little bit, it shouldn't be a problem."
Shisui's lack of over-involvement means there's no problem; trust me, don't worry.
This is the difference between Shisui and Ren's personalities. If Ren were in this situation, he would definitely give a resounding "yes" without hesitation.
After the Sealing Jutsu was prepared, Kushina Uzumaki knew there would be no problem seeing how skillfully Shisui performed it.
Just as she was about to be sealed away by Shisui, Kushina Uzumaki finally managed to utter a few words that she had kept hidden for so long.
"I'm sorry about before, and thank you!"
She admitted her mistakes without hesitation; this was the last impression Kushina Uzumaki left on Shisui.
Shisui never took the misunderstanding to heart, but at this moment she still felt a sense of relief.
Naruto's cheerful and optimistic personality is probably inherited from his senior Kushina Uzumaki.
From the Ren disappeared to the moment Kushina was sealed, only a few dozen seconds had passed.
Without hesitation, Shisui and Naruto left the sealed space, quickly walked out of the room, and met up with Guy who was waiting outside.
After quickly explaining the situation, Guy carried Kakashi on his back, and the three of them fled at top speed.
Because Kushina was sealed away, the Nine-Tails was freed from its restraints and finally gained the ability to move.
"Bastards, what have you done to me?!"
A voice filled with anger and a hint of sorrow echoed in the sealed space, but the once bustling place was now deserted except for the Nine-Tails.
During their rapid journey, Naruto no longer needed anyone to carry him; he could now keep up with the others' pace entirely on his own.
However, Naruto's movements suddenly stopped during the run, before returning to normal.
My way of ninja is to do what I say, not just think about it.
Naruto ultimately broke his promise not to speak to Nine-Tails for a week, and while running, a part of his mind went to the sealed space.
"Nine-Tails, I'm sorry. If you want to hit me, go ahead and do it. I won't fight back. But please don't leave, or I'll die!"
Naruto pleaded with Nine-Tails with a sincere expression.
Knowing that the culprit wasn't Naruto's Nine-Tails, and seeing this guy who got the advantage but was still acting innocent, he simply swatted Naruto away with one claw.
"Roll!"
The Nine-Tails, who could only vent its anger on Naruto, sighed inwardly.
Leave?
Do you think I haven't thought about it? But my body won't listen to me!
Nine-Tails just wanted to be alone, but fate always likes to play tricks.
"Nine-Tails, are you still angry? If so, beat me up again!"
The golden-glowing Naruto reappeared before Nine-Tails.
Get out of here!!!