Mental space.
" Naruto... Naruto..."
A strange yet familiar call rang in his ears, and the warmth emanating from his soul awakened Naruto from his slumber.
"Who? Who's calling me?"
"It's Mom, Naruto, my son."
Naruto turned around and found a red-haired woman standing in front of him, looking at him with maternal eyes.
"Mom? You..." Naruto couldn't stop the tears from flowing, and he took two steps forward and threw himself into Kushina's arms.
" Naruto, you must have suffered a lot these past years."
"Yes, I've met my dad. He told me everything. Although I suffered a lot, I persevered."
I've made many friends: the Pervy Sage, Tsunade, Kakashi-sensei, Sasuke...
There are many other friends from other villages. I will never be alone again, don't worry."
Kushina could certainly understand Naruto's pain, because she was also Jinchūriki, and she came to Konoha as an outsider.
A tragic childhood is destined to take a lifetime to heal.
'This child must be desperately trying to gain others' approval.'
Thinking of this, Kushina hugged Naruto tightly, wanting to melt away the loneliness in her son's heart with all her love.
Naruto, do you have someone you like?
"Ah... um... this..."
Naruto immediately stopped crying, his hands trembling with nervousness. No matter how strong a person is, they will become unusually clumsy when talking about their loved ones.
If he's also a simp, it's even more awkward.
"Haha... don't be shy. There are only men and women in the world, and everyone will be interested in the opposite sex sooner or later."
Your mother was in the same situation as you, but then she met your father, and her life gradually improved.
The life of Jinchūriki is destined to be lonely; the mother chooses to heal herself with love.
"Love?" Naruto shook his head inwardly. He used friendship; his love was destined to belong to someone else.
Naruto.
Kushina reached out and patted Naruto on the shoulder, saying with emotion, "You've grown into a handsome young man. Mom doesn't understand all those big principles."
I just want to tell you that life is short, so be brave and do what you believe is right. A real man shouldn't be timid or hesitant.
"I remember, but now the village is already..."
"Yes, I saw it all through your body just now, which is why I woke you up. As long as people are still alive, the village can be rebuilt."
So don't worry about the details. The most important thing right now is for you to be in sync with Nine-Tails) so that everyone can be saved.
I was right, weren't I, Nine-Tails!
The image of the Nine-Tails was projected into the mental space, gritting its teeth as it said:
" Kushina! Fourth Hokage, you and your wife have kept me locked up for so long, and you still want my help? Don't even think about it."
"This is..." Naruto felt that the Nine-Tails in front of him was completely different from what he was used to.
"The other half of the Nine-Tails was split in two by your father when it was sealed away."
"I see."
"Time is running out, Nine-Tails. You must be aware of your other half's current situation. If you don't want to be devoured, you'd better show some sincerity."
"..."
In another mysterious space, many Tailed Beast were also holding a meeting to discuss this matter: what should they do?
The Gyuki said, " Kurama, you're the only one still outside. If you're absorbed too, we'll lose our freedom completely. What's there to hesitate about?"
"Hahaha... you stinking fox who's obsessed with saving face." Shukaku let out a piercing laugh.
Son Goku said, "Forget it, why don't you come in too? We can make two tables."
"Don't rush me, I have my own plans," Kurama replied.
"Are you trying to test him? You don't actually suspect this kid is..."
"I'm not sure either, so I want to wait and see."
"If we keep watching, that child will probably die."
"Make a decision now, or the chances of turning the Madara Uchiha seems to have his eye on us too."
"Knew."
In the end, Nine-Tails compromised, "Listen, Naruto, we're only merging our Chakra into one for now because of the circumstances."
This doesn't mean you've gained my approval. Afterwards, we'll go our separate ways, understand?
'What a stubborn fox,' Kushina thought to herself.
This is also an opportunity for Naruto to truly master the power of the Nine-Tails.
Naruto wasn't stupid, and quickly promised, "I understand. I will earn everyone's approval through my actions, including yours."
" Naruto, I have to go."
"Mother..."
Naruto knew this separation would be forever, and he was heartbroken. It was the first time he had ever seen his mother, and he had never been so happy.
"I'm already so happy to see you again. Your father and everyone else are fighting. Go help them. Goodbye."
Kushina was also reluctant, but her Chakra was almost completely depleted.
"Mom, don't worry, I will take good care of myself, eat well every day, practice diligently, and keep saving money..."
Naruto kept rambling on and on until Kushina's figure completely disappeared, at which point he stopped and burst into tears.
He only pretended to be strong because he didn't want his mother to see him cry.
'Hmph, he's just a child after all.'
Yin Nine-Tails thought disdainfully, feeling no guilt whatsoever for killing the Minato couple with her own hands. She would do it again if given the chance.
Snap!
Naruto clenched his fist, instantly brimming with fighting spirit. "Now is not the time to dawdle! Everyone's waiting for me, let's get started!"
"Hmm." Yin Nine-Tails nodded.
boom...
The cage formed by Wood Release was shattered into countless wood chips by the repulsive force, and Hashirama's body was also smashed by the staff, but this was only a Wood Clone.
"This guy is flawless from head to toe, how can he be this strong?"
Tobirama glanced at his older brother and remarked, "It's rare to hear you say something like that."
Tsunade was panting heavily. Her strength was entirely supported by the Chakra stored in the Yin Seal. Whether she got a scrape or her body was smashed, her ability to recover quickly would be automatically triggered.
This results in a waste of Chakra and limited endurance.
Jiraiya the assistance of Great Toad Sage, Jiraiya was still able to continue fighting. Although his Senjutsu and Taijutsu were effective, his strength was insufficient to pose a threat to his enemies.
"Hmm? The Nine-Tails 'Chakra."
Minato Namikaze turned to look at Naruto's location and saw that the latter was already enveloped in the Tailed Beast Chakra, and it was golden in color.
"Could it be that..."
Naruto's commotion attracted the attention of others.
"Is that child... the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?" Tobirama Senju asked.
Minato Namikaze nodded. "He is my son. Due to certain reasons, we had to seal the Nine-Tails inside him at birth, all for this day."
Tobirama was shocked: ' The Fourth Hokage isn't as dull as he seems on the surface; he has a very discerning eye.'
Naruto, clad in a golden Nine-Tails Chakra cloak, walked over. "Dad, Tsunade, the Pervy Sage."
" Naruto, have you subdued the Nine-Tails ' power?" Minato Namikaze asked.
Naruto scratched his head. "No, I talked to it and we decided to fight together as comrades for now. I even saw my mom."
Minato Namikaze's mind flashed with the image of his wife: ' Kushina, did you help this child?'
"Hahaha... Naruto, you finally did it! Let's fight together now," Jiraiya said.
"Yosh, it feels so good to fight alongside everyone."
Naruto clenched his fist excitedly, especially after seeing his mother, his heart was filled with love, and he felt full of energy.
The Senju brothers, watching this scene, felt gratified, knowing that the village had a worthy successor.
"This kid's personality is a bit like his older brother's."
Tobirama began to secretly ponder his next tactical plan; the addition of the Nine-Tails' power undoubtedly enhanced their strength.
The key problem now is that even the Nine-Tails ' power cannot harm the enemy.
It wasn't a matter of quantity, but a fundamental difference. Before Tobirama could finish his thought, Naruto had already charged forward, causing Tobirama to frown.
"Looks like he doesn't understand teamwork."
Tailed Beast Bomb!
Golden Chakra coalesced into the shape of the Nine-Tails, energy gathering.
Whoosh!
Six Paths Nagato didn't dodge at all. Instead, he used his left hand to generate a repulsive force, bringing the Tailed Beast Bomb to an abrupt halt.
The latter seemed to be stuck in a quagmire, remaining motionless in front of Nagato.
Here you go.
boom...
Naruto was startled; the joy of mastering the Nine-Tails ' power was instantly replaced by panic.
"Damn it!" Just as Tobirama Senju was about to make a move, he discovered that the Tailed Beast Bomb had disappeared, leaving only a Yellow Flash.
" Fourth, you're even faster than me."
"It seems the power of the Nine-Tails has given you hope, leading you to attempt to challenge the gods."
Nagato reached out and launched ten black orbs into the sky in succession. The Chibaku Tensei that someone had just used had given him a little inspiration.
Soil and gravel rose into the air under the influence of gravity, and in the blink of an eye, they condensed into ten artificial meteorites.
"Not enough."
Six Paths Nagato flashed to the top of the meteorite cluster, spewing out crimson lava to engulf the meteorites. As the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, he could freely manipulate the abilities of all the Tailed Beast.
Rumble...
The next moment, the meteor hurtled straight towards the earth.
" Tailed Beast Bomb "
Naruto quickly condensed Tailed Beast Bomb and launched it at the meteorite, but it was too late; the Tailed Beast Bomb could only deal with one of the meteorites.
Minato Namikaze and Tobirama Senju secretly assessed the situation and realized that the size was too large to move.
" Wood Release: Wood Human Technique "
Hashirama Senju, and then, with the infusion of a massive amount of Chakra, thousands of arms grew from the golem's back, making it comparable in size to the Ten-Tails.
"Sage Art: Wood Release: Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands: Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands "
Boom boom boom boom boom...
He concentrated all his power into his fist and unleashed a furious attack on his target, the force of which was so devastating that even his arm couldn't withstand it and shattered.
It is a perfect fusion of Wood Release and Senjutsu.
Meteorites were breaking apart, lava was splashing, and the red rain falling from the sky was like the heavens and earth weeping.