After killing Ido, Kurama returned to the Sealing Space, thoroughly pleased with himself, and began boasting to the Four-Tails.
"Heh, just a measly collection of yin release chakra. Having yours truly deal with it was already more honor than it deserved."
Lying on the grass, the Four-Tails obligingly applauded.
"That's Kurama for you. Decisive the moment you act."
On the balcony of Mikyo Villa.
Naruto confirmed that Ido's presence had vanished completely. Though Kurama Yakumo's own soul was weak, it was no longer being eroded or suppressed.
He withdrew his gaze from Yakumo and turned to Sakura, who was carefully supporting her, shock and concern still lingering on her face. He gave a brief instruction:
"Sakura, stay here and look after her. Check her physical condition. I have something to take care of, so I'm leaving."
Sakura nodded quickly. "Yes, Naruto! Leave it to me!"
She looked at Naruto, her eyes filled with gratitude and admiration. The seemingly unsolvable problem that had plagued her and Kurenai-sensei for so long had been resolved so effortlessly by him.
Naruto lingered no longer and activated the Flying Thunder God Technique.
His figure vanished instantly from Mikyo Villa's balcony.
The next moment.
Inside Naruto's room at the Uzumaki residence in Konoha.
Naruto opened the door and stepped out.
A quick check revealed that Kushina's and Mito's chakra had grown extremely faint.
He immediately headed to Kushina's location.
Karin was already there. She had cut open her wrist and was feeding Kushina her blood.
Frantic with worry, she only wanted to help Kushina in the fastest way she could think of.
"Karin!"
Naruto's voice rang out, carrying a trace of unquestionable sternness.
Karin flinched at the sudden voice and turned around. Seeing Naruto, her eyes filled with even greater panic and a plea for help.