Kurama, I'm Here to Negotiate

"You brat, don't get too cocky!"

"Shut up."

Eiji raised his hand and unleashed a crimson "Kha" that struck the Nine-Tails in the abdomen. The powerful impact caused its eyes to bulge out, and the Nine-Tails, along with the Giant Rock Binding Vow, flew off like a rag!

After a while, the Nine-Tails awoke from its pain, its pupils snapping open!

He slowly stood up. Although he was still Binding Vow by chains, the Giant Rock behind him had shattered and could no longer effectively Binding Vow him.

"Hahaha, my seal has been greatly broken, all thanks to your attack! To thank you, I'll use this to send you on your way!"

The Nine-Tails Fox opened its blood-red maw, from which condensed a deep purple, dangerous energy blast; its power was evident just from its appearance.

However, Eiji stomped his foot on the ground and Body Flicker Technique appeared in front of Nine-Tails, reaching out his hand towards the Tailed Beast Bomb.

"You brat, are you out of your mind?!"

Nine-Tails Fox's pupils suddenly contracted.

"Give it a try!"

"You're asking for it!"

Nine-Tails used all its power to condense Tailed Beast Bomb, intending to shoot it directly at Eiji!

However, the Tailed Beast Bomb remained motionless and suspended in mid-air!

"What?! I definitely launched my attack!"

"So, today's main meal is the Tailed Beast Bomb set meal."

Eiji raised his arm and snapped his fingers as the Tailed Beast Bomb in front of him fired, assuming a pistol stance.

"Varied--"

The Nine-Tails' eyes widened, and the Tailed Beast Bomb that had just condensed began to fly uncontrollably back towards its mouth!?

"Oh no, it's going to explode! Hey, are you crazy? You'd do that too—"

Boom--!

The Tailed Beast Bomb flew directly into Nine-Tails's mouth. With a deafening explosion, Nine-Tails's head was instantly destroyed, and its massive body crashed to the ground!

Glug glug--

Because it was made of Chakra, Nine-Tails's destroyed head began to slowly regenerate, and it lay prostrate on the ground looking at Eiji, who was unharmed in the Sky Manipulation.

"Hey, can you calm down a little?"

"How is this possible! This is clearly a mental space, how could your Ninjutsu possibly work!?"

Upon hearing this, Eiji stroked his chin and began to ponder.

Is that really the case? Because while inside Kushina's body, Nine-Tails) is fully aware of everything happening in the outside world.

It can easily learn my Cursed Techniques from other people's conversations, and it has also used Limitless these days, so it is not unfamiliar to the Nine-Tails.

"Don't you understand? Since you think I can't use Limitless in the mental space, then why do you think the Tailed Beast Bomb will work there? Besides, this is Kushina's mental world. As long as she believes in me, I'm omnipotent."

Eiji raised his finger, and the crimson "Haku" began to flash with a dangerous light, his smile growing increasingly confident.

"You don't think you're the homeowner, do you? Sorry, you're just a tenant, it's time to pay rent."

"You brat, you think I'll give in to you like this!?"

"Don't get so agitated, Kurama. I'm here to negotiate with you."

"You're here to die! Wait, how do you know my name!?"

"That's why I've come to find you, Kurama."

"Let's talk. Kushina will release you from your Binding Vow, and you will help Kushina master your power. What do you say?"

"Dream on! I'll never trust humans again! So what if you know my name? I will absolutely not help this little girl!"

"Speak to Eiji more politely!"

Kushina stomped her foot, and the chains Binding Vow even more, causing the Nine-Tails to let out a painful cry.

"Wait Kushina, don't go too far with him. To be honest, I even feel a little sorry for him."

"Sympathy? You sympathize with me? What do you know about me anyway!?"

"After all, the Sage of Six Paths gave you the mission to help humanity and coexist peacefully with them, but Madara Uchiha controlled you, Hashirama Senju even sealed you away."

Nine-Tails couldn't hold back any longer. "You're not allowed to laugh at me! Wait! Where did you get this information about the Sage of Sage of Six Paths?! What's your relationship with that Sage of Six Paths?! Where's the Sage of Six Paths?! Tell him to come out and see me! How dare you lie to me, you damned humans!"

"The Sage of Six Paths is dead. Only his Chakra remains in the Shinobi World, continuing to exist in the Pure Land as an ideology."

Upon hearing this news, Nine-Tails' pupils trembled. Was the old man who created them no longer in this world?

Nine-Tails felt a tightness in its chest.

"Dead...? What about our mission!? Where is the person who could understand us and coexist peacefully with us? Was he really just playing us?"

"Actually, it's not a specific person. Anyone who can coexist peacefully with you Tailed Beasts is welcome."

"Kid, you mean...?"

"Kushina and I can coexist peacefully with you. I promise to work with Kushina to create a better living environment for you, but you also need to help Kushina master your power. It's a way of helping each other, how about it?"

Nine-Tails's eyes flickered. Could this white-haired boy be the person the Sage of Six Paths prophesied about?

Then why is it this little girl who is the Jinchūriki instead of him?

"I won't force you to cooperate with Kushina, but having stayed in Konoha all this time, you should be aware of my strength. You can't escape from Kushina's body. Even if you manage to get out, you'll only be met with an epic beating. At that point, it won't be as simple as just stuffing Tailed Beast Bomb in your mouth."

"And what can you do about it?" Nine-Tails Fox retorted.

I'll put it in your ass.

Nine-Tails couldn't hold back any longer. "... How the hell am I supposed to trust you!?"

"Kushina, break the seal."

"Huh? Is that okay?"

Kushina tilted her head. She didn't quite understand the Sage of Six Paths, but Eiji really knew a lot.

She was smart; she realized that Eiji seemed to have said something very important, and that she should keep it a secret.

"Whatever, if he doesn't behave, I'll put 'He' in his ass."

Kushina nodded, then formed hand seals, and the sealing Cursed Seal on her abdomen began to gradually dissipate.

Feeling free from Binding Vow, Nine-Tails instinctively wanted to rush out, but when he saw Eiji's eyes staring at him, he instinctively covered his buttocks.

"What are you trying to do? I didn't rush out!"

So your ass is still safe.

"Shut up! Don't bring up your butt again!"

"By the way, fox, you should be able to communicate with other Tailed Beasts over long distances, right?"

"You were just calling me Kurama, how come you've turned into a fox! Kurama when you need something, fox when you don't, huh!?"

"... It was just a slip of the tongue, so what's the answer?"

"Okay, but what do you want to do?"

"It's nothing. I just wanted you to inform them that if they feel their environment is dangerous, they are welcome to settle in Konoha."

"I think the area around you is the most dangerous! Besides, I don't like talking to them!"

"Eh, if you don't want to, that's fine too." Eiji shrugged. "Next, I hope you can help Kushina master your power. If you can do it, I'll reward you later."

"Tch, who wants your reward!"