Naruto possesses a maturity beyond his years. To be frank, as long as I am Hokage, Konoha doesn't need the Nine-Tailed. The one who needs the Nine-Tailed is Naruto!
After the pleasantries, Tomoki began to present facts and reason.
Kushina did not refute these words, especially after learning about Tomoki indirectly from Naruto; Kushina knew it was the truth.
Konoha does not need the power of the Nine-Tailed.
Although I am Naruto's teacher, I cannot show too much favoritism. Naruto, who has always wanted to gain everyone's approval, needs to work hard himself. If Naruto masters the power of the Nine-Tailed, things will become much simpler.
After listening, Kushina seriously asked Naruto,
"Naruto, actually you don't have to work so hard. Now you already have people you care about, and very good companions. There's no need to care about those irrelevant people."
As the previous Jinchuriki, Kushina chose a different path than Naruto. Naruto wanted to gain everyone's approval, while Kushina chose one person to fill her heart.
"But Mom, this is what I want to do!"
Naruto did not follow Kushina's advice, stating his own thoughts with firm eyes, and then said very seriously,
"As for hard work, it doesn't matter. My Ninja Way is to never go back on my word and to always move forward!"
As a boy, Kushina knew it was unrealistic to force Naruto to choose the same path as her.
Thinking of Naruto's strong desire and determination to gain others' approval, at the end of the day, it was because she and Minato hadn't given him a good childhood. Kushina felt even more guilty and couldn't utter a word of rebuttal.
Tomoki, who had taken in Kushina's expression, continued to speak.
"Senior Kushina may not know, but within Naruto's seal, Senior Minato's Chakra protects the outside, and the key to releasing the seal is entrusted to Mount Myōboku."
After explaining the general situation of the seal, Tomoki did not stop.
"I have already met with Senior Minato. He entrusted everything about Naruto to me. Not only the key, but also the sealing jutsu he learned. I have taught all of it to Naruto, but Naruto's talent in sealing jutsu is not outstanding, and his learning progress is very slow."
Tomoki embellished the facts without the slightest embarrassment. Anyway, the result was this, so was the process important?
History is always written by the victors, and the truth has never been kind to people.
Tomoki had merely told a benevolent lie at the right time.
The effect of bringing up Minato was as good as Tomoki expected, and Kushina finally made up her mind.
So Minato had already made his choice. In that case...
"Naruto, tell Mom, how well have you mastered your sealing jutsu?"
After Naruto enumerated all the sealing jutsu he had mastered by counting them on his fingers, Kushina understood just how 'not outstanding' Tomoki's words implied.
"Speaking of which, Minato's sealing jutsu was taught by me. Now, Mom will teach you the sealing jutsu exclusive to the Uzumaki Clan; you will definitely be able to learn these."
As she spoke, Kushina placed her palm on Naruto's forehead. A moment later, Kushina's Chakra was significantly depleted, and her form became even more ethereal.
"Alright, Naruto, you must cultivate these well in the future. If there's anything you don't understand, remember to ask your teacher."
"Yes, I will, Mom!"
After receiving an affirmative answer, Kushina looked at Tomoki and Shisui.
"Let's start quickly. After all, we are outside the Village, so let's not waste time!"
Having made her decision, Kushina became even more eager than Tomoki and Shisui.
"Actually, there's no need to worry too much. Although I am only a Chakra now, Kakashi and Might Guy should be guarding outside. They are both quite excellent Ninja now."
Tomoki said, seizing the opportunity.
Kakashi?
And Might Guy, he's that very hardworking child, isn't he?
Indeed, Tomoki's words reassured Kushina, who had already made her decision.
Kushina nodded at Tomoki. After receiving the signal, Tomoki very naturally took over command.
"Senior Kushina, please continue to control the Nine-Tailed's movements. Shisui, let our big fox have a good sleep!"
Upon receiving the order, Shisui aimed his Mangekyo Sharingan at the Nine-Tailed without hesitation.
A moment later, the Nine-Tailed's previously fearful eyes, having heard everything, vanished, and its eyes transformed into the shape of a four-bladed pinwheel.
Kushina's movements were also swift. While surprised by Shisui's easy ability to control the Nine-Tailed, she did not stop her actions.
Several chains emerged from behind her again, and the Nine-Tailed, which had already lost consciousness, was tightly bound from head to toe with dense chains.
If the Nine-Tailed were still conscious, it would probably be reliving the feeling of its time with Uzumaki Mito.
"Naruto, go! By any means necessary, seize the Nine-Tailed's Chakra!"
Hearing Tomoki's command, Naruto used the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu he had long prepared. The vast sealing space was now almost filled with Naruto.
As the original Naruto raised his arm and called out, countless Narutos swarmed the Nine-Tailed, which had no ability to resist.
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