Tomoki watched as the Chakra, symbolizing Ashura, gradually transformed from a formless, drifting mass into a vague humanoid shape.
Then, bit by bit, the details began to refine: the body, limbs, clothing, and facial features.
Finally, Ashura, as Tomoki remembered him, stood silently behind Naruto, like a spirit.
Tomoki's pupils contracted sharply because he saw Ashura's eyelids, which had been tightly shut like a dead man's, suddenly twitch.
Fortunately, they eventually settled down and did not open.
At this moment, Tomoki was startled, realizing that his memories of arriving in the sealing space were becoming increasingly blurry.
What was my opening line when I appeared?
It was something like...
Tomoki quickly went to Shisui, and their eyes met.
"Use the Transcription Seal, quickly leave this place, return to Konoha, and return this ocular power to the main body. Don't ask why, just hurry!"
With that, Tomoki's entire being dissipated, turning into a streak of light that drilled into Shisui's right eye.
"What's happe—"
Shisui hadn't finished speaking when he felt a familiar ocular power enter his right eye.
Although he didn't know why or what exactly had happened, Shisui faithfully carried out the command.
[Transcription Seal!]
Shisui, who had been greatly drained from controlling the Nine-Tailed, forced himself to activate his Mangekyo Sharingan and cast the Transcription Seal.
Tomoki's voice wasn't loud, but this wasn't the material world; even the smallest sound was heard clearly by everyone present.
"What happened? Is something wrong with Naruto?"
Kushina anxiously asked Shisui. After all, Tomoki had always been calm and confident, no matter the situation.
But just now, he seemed incredibly urgent, and anyone would know that something unexpected must have happened.
"Kushina-senpai, I don't know either!"
Shisui also knew nothing, so Kushina was destined to get no answers from him.
Kushina had originally wanted to spend some quality time with Naruto in these last moments, but now she had completely lost the mood.
She didn't have much Chakra left, but it was enough to maintain her existence for a while. However, at this rate of dissipation, she definitely wouldn't last until Naruto returned to Konoha.
Although she wasn't sure what had happened to Tomoki, Kushina had a strong premonition that it was definitely related to Naruto.
At this moment, Kushina was filled with regret. Why did she agree to Naruto's request?
Kushina felt what most people who knew Tomoki felt.
If she could do it all over again, she would absolutely never speak to Uchiha Tomoki. If there had to be a limit, it would be to not listen to a single word he said!
Now, Kushina could do nothing but feel herself slowly dissipating.
Seal herself?
Aside from the Reaper Death Seal, no other sealing jutsu could meet the requirements, and relying on others was impossible with Naruto's rudimentary sealing jutsu.
Kushina also wasn't confident she could teach Naruto in such a short time.
Seeing Kushina's anxious expression, Shisui suddenly spoke.
"If you don't mind, Senpai, I can seal your Chakra again and release it after we return to Konoha. Then you can personally ask what happened."
Kushina's eyes filled with hope as she asked Shisui, "You also know sealing jutsu?"
"A little bit. It should be fine."
Shisui didn't make grand promises like 'no problem, trust me, don't worry.'
This was the difference in personality between Shisui and Tomoki. If Tomoki faced such a situation, he would undoubtedly give three confident 'yes' answers without hesitation.
After the sealing jutsu was prepared, Kushina saw Shisui's skilled movements and knew there would be no problem.
Just as she was about to be sealed by Shisui, Kushina finally spoke the words she had held back.
"I'm sorry about before, and also, thank you!"
Admitting her mistakes without pretense—that was the last impression Kushina left on Shisui.
Shisui had never held minor misunderstandings against her, but at this moment, he still felt a touch of comfort.
Naruto's bright and optimistic personality must have come from Kushina-senpai.
From Tomoki's disappearance to Kushina's sealing, only a few tens of seconds had passed.
Shisui didn't hesitate. He and Naruto immediately left the sealing space, quickly exited the room, and met up with Might Guy who was waiting outside.
After quickly explaining the situation, Might Guy carried Kakashi, and the three of them swiftly departed.
The Nine-Tailed, now unbound by Kushina's sealing, finally regained its ability to move.
"You bastards, what did you do to me!"
A voice filled with anger and a hint of resentment echoed through the sealing space, but unfortunately, the once lively place was now empty except for the Nine-Tailed.
During their rapid journey, Naruto no longer needed to be carried; he could now fully keep up with their speed.
However, in the midst of running, Naruto's figure momentarily paused, then returned to normal.
My ninja way is to do what I say; just thinking about it doesn't count.
Naruto ultimately didn't keep his promise of not speaking to the Nine-Tailed for a week. While running, a part of his mind entered the sealing space.
"Nine-Tailed, I'm sorry. If you want to hit me, go ahead; I won't fight back. But please don't leave, okay? Otherwise, I'll die!"
Naruto pleaded with the Nine-Tailed, his face full of sincerity.
The Nine-Tailed, knowing that Naruto wasn't the real culprit, faced this guy who was taking advantage and still acting innocent. It directly swatted Naruto with a paw, dispersing him.
"Get lost!"
The Nine-Tailed, only able to vent its anger on Naruto, sighed inwardly.
Leave?
Did you think I hadn't thought about it? But my body won't listen!
The Nine-Tailed just wanted to be alone at this moment, but fate always liked to play jokes.
"Nine-Tailed, are you still angry? If you are, hit me again!"
The shimmering little Naruto appeared before the Nine-Tailed once more.
Get lost!!!!
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