Matatabi: "Good thing this kitty knows how to act appropriately and follow the rules!"

Konoha, Fifth Training Ground.

Minato Namikaze was accompanying Kushina Uzumaki during her daily training. The two exchanged blows, their techniques gentle, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

But just as Kagami Uchiha stepped into the village with the Two-Tails and headed towards the Hokage Building,

Kushina Uzumaki, who was raising her hand to Hand Seals, suddenly stopped, and her expression changed abruptly.

An unusual fluctuation emanated from within her, causing her mind to flutter slightly.

Minato Namikaze nearby, immediately noticed her unusual behavior and stopped what he was doing, frowning slightly. "Kushina, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Upon hearing this, Kushina quickly suppressed the fluctuations within her body, gently shook her head, and forced a smile, saying, "It's nothing, it's nothing. It's just that big guy inside me suddenly got a little restless."

Upon hearing this, Minato's expression darkened, and his eyes instantly became more intense.

Ever since he learned that Kushina had the terrifying Nine-Tails- Tailed Beast sealed within her, he has trained with more fervor and diligence than ever before.

He trained day and night, constantly improving his Ninjutsu, honing his skills, and developing the Flying Thunder God, all in order to possess enough power to one day protect Kushina and shield her from all danger.

Upon seeing the Nine-Tails' unexplained agitation, his vigilance instantly surged.

At the same moment—within Kushina Uzumaki's body, in her boundless, dark inner world.

The Nine-Tails, coiled in the center of the chains, suddenly raised its enormous head, its scarlet vertical pupils contracting sharply, its face filled with surprise and doubt.

"This aura..."

"There's no mistake, it's the Two-Tails, it's Matatabi's Chakra."

"But how did it end up in Konoha?"

"Could it be that someone attacked Konoha while Kagami Uchiha was away?"

"No, Kagami Uchiha's aura is also here..."

The Nine-Tails's massive body tensed slightly, filled with confusion and astonishment.

Outside, Matatabi, the Two-Tails wrapped in eerie blue flames, followed beside Kagami Uchiha. It also twitched its ears slightly, sensing the domineering and powerful aura of the Nine-Tails hidden deep within Konoha.

But it merely flicked its two long, fiery tails behind it lazily, showing no intention of responding whatsoever.

Now, it is Summoning Beast that Kagami Uchiha personally invited from afar; it is a partner that Kagami Uchiha treats as an equal; it is the Two-Tails, who has freedom and will soon have its own exclusive habitat.

How could he possibly be compared to Kurama, who was sealed within Jinchūriki's body, trapped there for life, unable to control his own destiny?

Thinking of this, Matatabi couldn't help but let out a cold snort in his heart.

Hmph! What do you mean by Tailed Beast whose Chakra was sealed by the Sage of Six Paths?

Sorry, I'm not familiar with that fox!

Don't get involved!

With this thought in mind, he took Matatabi step to catch up with Kagami Uchiha obediently followed beside him.

On the training field, Minato continued to ponder these thoughts.

Why is the Nine-Tails acting so restless? Could it be that the Nine-Tails is stirring up trouble again in the shadows?

However, upon further reflection, Minato quickly composed himself. The village was now Danzo, Lord Hiruzen, Sakumo, and the newly appointed Sannin...

Even if the Nine-Tails makes any unusual moves, with so many powerful figures in Konoha suppressing it, it absolutely cannot cause any trouble.

Furthermore, his teacher, the Hokage of Konoha, Kagami Uchiha, is also about to return to the village.

With that towering figure around, no matter how strong the Nine-Tails is, it will ultimately be of no use.

"There shouldn't be any problems..." Minato murmured to himself, suppressing the worry in his heart.

Just then, cheers from children and villagers suddenly erupted from the distant streets.

"The Lord Hokage is back!"

"Lord Jing has returned to the village in triumph!"

The loud and enthusiastic shouts carried on the wind to the training field.

Upon hearing this, Minato's expression suddenly brightened, and his eyes instantly lit up.

Is the teacher back?

With that thought, he immediately suppressed all distracting thoughts, turned to look at Kushina Uzumaki beside him, and said gently, "Kushina, did you hear that? Teacher is back!"

"Let's go find the teacher together, and while we're at it, ask him what caused the Nine-Tails' unusual behavior earlier, and how it went?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Kushina nodded gently. "Okay!"

The instant Kushina responded, in the darkness of his inner world, Kurama, who had been filled with doubt and uncertainty, suddenly had his pupils shrink, his expression changed drastically, and his huge fox face was filled with panic and fear.

Damn it!

Are we going to find that heartless devil Kagami Uchiha again?

It's over...

Even if I don't get hurt, I might still get a severe scolding from that guy!

Damn it! Why did this have to happen at this time?

The Nine-Tails fidgeted restlessly in the cage, its nine massive tails thrashing about, filled with resistance.

Before long, Minato quickly left the training ground with Kushina and sped towards the Hokage Building.

The area was bustling with noise as everyone cheered for the Hokage's return. Faced with such a lively scene, the two paid no attention and walked quickly, arriving at the Hokage Building in a short while.

From afar, they spotted Kagami Uchiha standing in front of the Hokage Building, waving to the villagers.

"Teacher! You're back!"

Upon seeing this, Minato immediately called out loudly, his tone filled with joy and reverence.

Upon hearing the sound, Kagami Uchiha slowly turned his head and saw a spirited blond boy, accompanied by a pretty red-haired girl, running towards him.

Seeing this, Kagami Uchiha's expression softened, and he said calmly, "Hmm, it's Minato and Kushina."

"What's wrong, Minato? What are you rushing off to?"

Minato Namikaze immediately steadied himself and earnestly reported, "Master, while we were training just now, the Nine-Tails inside Kushina suddenly stirred inexplicably. We were a little uneasy, so we came here specifically to see you."

"The Nine-Tails is acting strangely?"

Upon hearing this, Kagami Uchiha raised an eyebrow. The moment his words fell, his deep and sharp eyes seemed to pierce through layers of flesh and blood, locking onto the sealed space within Kushina's body.

At this moment, in Kushina's inner world, the enormous Nine-Tails froze on the spot, its fur standing on end, lying tightly in the darkness, not daring to breathe, trembling the whole time, silent as a cicada in winter, not daring to make the slightest movement.

After a while, Kagami Uchiha withdrew his gaze, a gentle smile on his face, and gently patted Minato and Kushina's heads.

"It's fine."

"That guy just ran into an old friend in the village and got a little excited, nothing wrong."

His tone was relaxed, easily allaying their worries, and he softly comforted them, "Go ahead and don't worry, I'm here. Just continue your cultivation, don't overthink it."

Upon hearing this, Minato and Kushina both breathed a sigh of relief, their hearts finally at ease, and they obediently nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, the Two-Tails, Matatabi, lying at Kagami Uchiha's feet, keenly sensed Kurama's barely concealed extreme fear.

It gently swayed its two long, fiery tails behind it and obediently rubbed against Kagami Uchiha's legs.

He secretly felt pleased: Fortunately Matatabi, Lord Rider is sensible and knows the rules, and promptly submitted to the Hokage.

Unlike that foolish fox, who was oblivious to the times, what good was his strength if he was still locked inside Jinchūriki for life? How pathetic...

Upon realizing this, Matatabi let out another soft, meowing sound: Meow!