Kurama: I can love the village too!

As Matatabi departed, Hiruko quickly checked and recorded the Chakra values handed over by the other Tailed Beast. After confirming that everything was correct, she signaled for the others to leave.

Bunpuku from Sunagakure and Roshi from Iwagakure walked slowly out of the main hall, one after the other. Kushina gently rubbed her temples, preparing to say goodbye to Hiruko before leaving.

Suddenly, the deep, hoarse voice of the Nine-Tails- Tailed Fox appeared in her mind.

"Kushina."

Upon hearing this, Kushina paused slightly, then asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Nine-Tails, you didn't give up much Chakra today, did you? You shouldn't be feeling unwell for so long."

"It's not that I'm physically unwell, it's just that I feel I can't go on like this anymore."

"You saw how arrogant that damned cat was in front of us, I absolutely cannot tolerate it." Matatabi 'Kurama voice grew increasingly frantic, his nine enormous tails swishing wildly behind him.

Kushina was somewhat surprised, but she patiently explained, "However, Matatabi is the Lord Hokage's Summoning Beast, so it's normal for her to have a special status, right?"

At this point, a hint of sarcasm crept into her tone. "Besides, what are you planning to do? The Lord Hokage likes cats, not a big fox like you..."

Kurama ignored Kushina's teasing and said in an unusually serious tone, "Of course I won't compare myself to that good-for-nothing guy who only relies on his looks to curry favor. I'm different from them!"

"So, what do you plan to do?" Kushina asked curiously.

"Hmph! The perfect Jinchūriki mode, you know that, right? It's the state you Jinchūriki dream of, where you achieve perfect harmony with the Tailed Beast."

"From now on, I can fully cooperate with you without any resistance or concealment. Once we've mastered the perfect Jinchūriki mode, your strength will undergo a dramatic transformation."

"By then, your status in Konoha will definitely be greatly enhanced."

At this point, Kurama paused slightly, a hint of expectation in his voice. "And all I ask for is a little dignity."

"As long as I cooperate with you enough to allow your strength to grow rapidly, your contribution to the village will be even greater. At that point, that guy Kagami Uchiha won't be so comfortable leaving me trapped in the seal forever, will he..."

"I can love my village too, and I can sacrifice myself for it."

"Maybe, when Kagami Uchiha relents, I'll be able to create a Chakra clone and go out for a stroll."

As Kurama finished speaking, a hint of resentment lingered in his voice. "Why is it that only that guy Matatabi gets to live like this? We're all Tailed Beast, and I'm way more useful than her. She's just a cute idiot."

"So Kushina, what do you think of my suggestion? Will that black-hearted devil Kagami Uchiha suddenly have a change of heart?" After saying that, Kurama looked at Kushina expectantly, his tone full of longing.

After hearing Nine-Tails's words, Kushina couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

She thought the Nine-Tails was up to something again, but she never expected that after holding back for so long, it would come up with such a plan.

With this thought in mind, Kushina spoke softly to Nine-Tails in her consciousness space, "You mean, you're willing to cooperate with me and increase your strength, just in exchange for some freedom of movement?"

"That's right." Nine-Tails's voice held a stubborn edge. "It's better for me to work hard, produce something of value, and then negotiate with Kagami Uchiha. It's better than having to watch that dead cat smugly gloat in front of me."

Inside the Chakra Gathering Hall, Hiruko had finished organizing the data. Turning to Kushina, he said gently, "Kushina, it's done. You can go back now."

"What's wrong? Judging from your expression, is the Nine-Tails causing trouble again?"

"Looks like it hasn't grasped reality yet. Here, come here, I'll extract some more of its Chakra and teach it a lesson!"

Upon hearing this, Kushina- Hiruko, I was just daydreaming. I'll be going now."

Meanwhile, Kurama, inside Kushina's body, heard Hiruko's words and his face darkened again: This damned human...

No wonder he's the disciple of that wicked, rotten, black-hearted demon, Kagami Uchiha...

They're all beasts...

There are just too many bad things in Konoha. Lord Kurama must be mindful of the dangers, consider changes, and think about retreating!

Otherwise, sooner or later, it will die at the hands of these bastards...

Kushina walked through the streets of Konoha after leaving the research institute, she was still pondering Nine-Tails's thoughts.

The Nine-Tails was sealed inside Grandma Mito's body by the First Hokage a long time ago. Although Grandma Mito could forcibly use the Nine-Tails' power back then, it wasn't a truly Perfect Jinchuriki mode.

Now that Kurama (the Nine-Tails) has offered to help her achieve the perfect Jinchūriki form, could there be a conspiracy behind this?

After all, Grandma said that the Nine-Tails is the embodiment of the greatest hatred and resentment in history, and it is definitely not someone that can be easily trusted.

However, I could sense a hint of sincerity in its words; perhaps Miss Matatabi had really provoked it...

Looking at it this way, it seems that Miss Matatabi has inadvertently made another contribution!

As expected of the Lord Hokage's Summoning Beast, it's really reliable.

However, if I could truly develop a perfect Jinchūriki mode, then I would definitely be able to catch up with Minato's pace, and I could use this power to properly repay the Lord Hokage's kindness...

With this thought in mind, Kushina silently said to Kurama, "Nine-Tails, you hope to use the Perfect Jinchuriki model to get the Lord Hokage to show you leniency. To be honest, your idea is indeed not bad."

"However, it's hard to guess what the Lord Hokage is thinking, and I don't know if he will agree with your opinion."

"However... if you are truly willing to fully cooperate with me in training the Perfect Jinchuriki Mode, I can find a suitable opportunity to help you improve."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kurama's large ears perked up, and a glint appeared in his eyes.

"Very well, it's settled then! From today onwards, I will cooperate fully with your training. Be prepared, the Perfect Jinchuriki Mode isn't something that can be achieved so easily!"

At this point, Kurama looked at Kushina and continued, "By the way, I'm not called Nine-Tails, I have a name."

"Oh? You have a name? Like Matatabi? I thought the Lord Hokage gave it to her." Kushina asked with slight doubt.

Upon hearing this, Kurama smiled faintly, "Hehe... Just like Matatabi, all of us Tailed Beast have our own names!"

"I'll remember, Kushina, my name is Kurama!"

"Kurama... that sounds quite nice!"

"Then, please take good care of me from now on, Kurama!"

"Hmph! Don't worry, Lord Kurama Buddha will guide you well!"