A fire burned in Kushina's eyes, her anger too intense to fade.
There was no doubt anymore.
Never in her life had she imagined that every step she took had been carefully arranged by someone behind the scenes.
What she learned, who she grew close to—every last thing was a move on their chessboard.
One after another, it was all laid out before her.
Who could possibly stomach that?
What a bunch of bastards!
At that thought, Kushina's red hair bristled, her eyes filled with hatred.
But right at that moment.
Someone outside called her name.
Was that Minato?
Kushina's mind descended into chaos.
Should she still accept Minato?
Forget it.
After mulling it over for a long while, she finally came to her senses.
The Konoha High Command had indeed been manipulating her life, but her feelings for Minato were real.
His feelings for her were just as genuine.
Whew!
Once she understood that, the frenzy in her eyes gradually faded.
"Kushina, hurry up!" the Nine-Tails howled like mad. "I've done everything you asked."
"Now keep your end of the bargain and let me out!"
Looking at the Nine-Tails struggling desperately before her, Kushina instead found a hint of amusement rising in her eyes.
After thinking for a while, she spoke calmly.
"Nine-Tails, you really aren't very bright."
"Why would I let you go? You hate humans with every fiber of your being."
"Stay put inside me."
"I might actually have a use for you someday."
"Adamantine Sealing Chains, seal!"
Kushina formed hand seals.
Immediately afterward.
With a loud clattering, countless chains shot out of empty space and bound the Nine-Tails tightly once more.
They were even harsher than before.
Their strength had multiplied several times over!
The Uzumaki Clan's sealing jutsu was naturally suited to subduing tailed beasts.