Naruto: I, Naruto, started with the Rinnegan

Chapter 77 Choose one of the four foxes

The two tails in the sealed space: one tail continues to protect Kushina, while the other tail attempts to replace the Nine-Tails to connect with Naruto's chakra.

This is Naruto's method of saving his life, imitating the Eight-Tails' method of cutting off its tail to survive.

However, the Eight-Tails' ability to sever its tail to survive stems from its unique characteristics, a ability that the Nine-Tails does not seem to possess.

Half an hour later.

Amidst the worried gazes of everyone, Naruto said softly, "The tail has plugged the gap left by the disappearance of the Nine-Tails, but it's not completely plugged. Its life force is still draining away, but it's within acceptable limits. It should last for ten days to half a month without any problem—if I want to completely unleash the Nine-Tails, I need to die once."

Everyone was horrified. Kurama said seriously, "That's enough, Naruto. I don't need to be completely freed. It's good enough as it is."

Kurama (the Nine-Tails) did not want Naruto to lose his life because of it.

Naruto waved his hand and smiled, "No need to worry. For me, who possesses the Rinnegan, the boundary between life and death can be easily crossed."

Kurama shook his head: "Life and death are very serious matters, Naruto, don't act recklessly."

Naruto said, "Yeah, I understand—By the way, Kurama, can your body shrink?"

Nine-Tailed Fox nodded, its enormous body shrinking away to become an adorable little fox.

The game begins, and with the addition of Kurama (the Nine-Tails), Naruto cannot win easily. The two engage in fierce battles, while the others are cannon fodder throughout.

While playing cards, Lei Yingdong suddenly asked, "Nine-Tailed Fox, can you transform into a human?"

Nine-Tails was taken aback. "You mean the Transformation Jutsu? I don't know it—"

The Nine-Tails doesn't know ninjutsu, nor does it need to learn it. Its massive amount of chakra is enough for it to deal with most of the enemies in the ninja world.

As for the vast majority of enemies—even if the Nine-Tails learned ninjutsu, it wouldn't be of any use!

Lei Movie denied it, saying, "I don't mean transformation magic, I mean shapeshifting."

The monsters transformed into human form, becoming physical entities that were exactly like humans.

The ninja world doesn't have the concept of human form, but the movie "Ray" explained it to Kurama (the Nine-Tails), and Kurama shook its head after understanding.

"It has become a completely different thing. I can't do it. Perhaps only the old man can do it."

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Using Yin-Yang Escape Technique to create all things, changing the form of the Nine-Tailed Fox is naturally a piece of cake.

"No, perhaps I can do it too, as long as you don't resist, Kurama."

Naruto roughly guessed Rai's intentions, and his figure vanished in an instant.

She returned a minute later, holding four alluring and seductive fox spirit puppets.

Naruto grinned mischievously and said, "Yae no Miko, Yae no Sakura, Yakumo no Ran, Tamamo-no-Mae—Kurama, you choose one."

Lei Movie suggested, "Choose Yae no Miko; my Narukami Taisha is just missing a shrine maiden."

Fu Hua said, "I chose Yae Sakura because I want to see familiar faces from my memories."

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General Raiden said, "I'll choose Yakumo Ran. I've heard she's very capable."

Hinata, seeing that everyone had spoken, also said, "Then I'll choose Tamamo-no-Mae."

"You, you all—"

The Nine-Tails froze, then its body trembled uncontrollably, suddenly swelling to the size of a hill, and roared at Naruto and the others.

"Awooo!!! I'm a male!!! You bastards better remember this!!!"

Half a month later—

With the bridge completed, the mission was over, and the Konoha group bid farewell and left.

"Thank you so much, thanks to your help—"

Dazna bowed deeply, sincerely expressing his gratitude to the Konoha ninja.

Kakashi said calmly, "No need, it's just a mission."

"It wasn't just a mission; you helped us defeat Kado and saved the Land of Waves—"

Tazna glanced at the newly built bridge beside him and tentatively asked, "To express my gratitude, I'd like to name this bridge the Konoha Bridge. Is that alright?"

The name "Konoha Bridge" is essentially equivalent to Konoha's official seal of protection.

Unless someone is deliberately trying to cause trouble for Konoha, no one would destroy this bridge.

Moreover, the bridge connects the Land of Waves and the Land of Fire, and Konoha wields considerable power in the Land of Fire, so naming it the Konoha Bridge would have many advantages.

"Can."

Kakashi pondered for a moment, then discussed the matter with Kurenai and Asuma for a while before agreeing to Tazna's overtures.

It's just a name; it's not like Konoha really needs to pay anything for it.

The Konoha ninjas were on their way to Konoha when Naruto, holding Hinata's hand, suddenly appeared beside Sasuke.

A few minutes later, Sasuke, seeing that Naruto was still there, couldn't help but ask, "Are you going back to Konoha?"

Everyone said he was going to defect, yet he still came back to Konoha—is he out of his mind?

The others nearby listened intently, also curious about Naruto's answer.

Naruto nodded and said, "Of course I'll go back. I don't want to put Kakashi-sensei in a bad position, and besides—I want to go through the proper channels."

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Kakashi asked curiously, "Thank you for not trying to trick me, but—could you explain what you mean by 'formal procedure'?"

He had no idea that Konoha had a proper procedure for becoming a rogue ninja.

Naruto didn't want to answer, and waved his hand, saying, "You'll find out when the time comes."

A day later, the group arrived in Konoha and went straight to the Hokage Building to report on their mission.

The Third Hokage listened to the report absentmindedly, then smiled kindly and said, "You've all worked hard. Go back and rest now—Naruto, stay. I have something I want to say to you privately."

Everyone left with worried expressions, leaving only Naruto with a calm demeanor.

Appearance, hairstyle, looks, temperament —

The Third Hokage looked Naruto up and down with a complex expression, and finally sighed deeply, "You're becoming more and more like Minato—"

Naruto smiled but didn't reply.

"Naruto, let's have a heart-to-heart talk—"

Three generations sighed again, speaking with deep emotion.

"You didn't leave Konoha immediately, I think you're hesitating too, after all, Konoha is your home where you've lived for twelve years — sigh, I know Konoha has also wronged you in many ways, it's my fault — but can you give me some time, Konoha will make amends —"

"What are you doing here?!"

Outside the Hokage Building, Teams 7, 8, and 10 unexpectedly encountered Naruto, who should have been inside the Hokage Building at that moment.

"That one inside is a shadow clone."

Naruto, leaning against a large tree, greeted the group as they appeared, took Hinata's hand, and invited the others, "Want some ramen? It's on me."

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You still have the leisure to treat us to a meal?

Don't you realize how much trouble you've gotten yourself into?

The group exchanged subtle glances, unsure of what to say.

"Fine, if you don't want to, then so be it—"

"We are willing!"

Shikamaru interrupted, gesturing to the others—deeper communication is never a bad thing; it might even change Naruto's mind.

The others thought it made sense, so they all agreed.

The group arrived at Ichiraku Ramen and immediately filled the ramen shop.

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