Human Path: Mind Layer Dive!
Naruto sent his consciousness into the Demonic Statue. In the dim prison within it, he saw the tailed beasts, held fast by chains extending from the prison's boundaries!
Naruto's gaze swept across each of their faces in turn.
One-Tail Shukaku, Two-Tails Matatabi, Isobu, Four-Tails Son Gokū, Five-Tails Kokuō, Six-Tails Saiken, Seven-Tails Chōmei, Eight-Tails Gyuki...
Their names were etched into his heart, the past vivid in his mind. Naruto gathered his words. "Everyone, I came here today..."
Shukaku cut him off forcefully. "Oh~, if it isn't Naruto, the brat serving that stinking fox! Have you come to let us out of this hellhole?"
Naruto said, "No..."
Shukaku bristled instantly. "Then quit wasting our time and get the hell out!!"
Kurama materialized behind Naruto with a whoosh. "Shukaku, you still haven't gotten your mania treated..."
Shukaku sneered. "Well, well, stinking fox. Your jinchūriki has completely tamed you. I really misjudged you. Damn you!!!!"
Kurama said, "Stinking raccoon, I can't be bothered to argue with you."
He looked at the other tailed beasts. "Everyone, our hearts are connected. You should all know what happened to Naruto. Now that everyone's here, let's hear where you stand!"
"..." The tailed beasts all fell silent.
Naruto tried to reach them. "I want to be close to all of you, like we used to be. That's why I'm here!"
Two-Tails Matatabi said, "But you want to revive the Ten-Tails."
Naruto said, "The Ten-Tails must be revived, but I'll preserve all your consciousnesses. Orochimaru has already found a way!"
Isobu asked a pointed question. "What would you have done if that Orochimaru hadn't found a way?"
Silence fell instantly. All the tailed beasts waited for Naruto's answer.
"Whew..." Naruto drew a deep breath, lifted his eyes, and said resolutely, "I would revive the