Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 531 Escape

Turtle Island.

A waterfall boasts crystal-clear, mirror-like water. Sunlight shines upon it, reflecting a dazzling light, creating a refreshing and soothing atmosphere.

The source of the waterfall is unknown. After being filtered and settled through layers of sediment, there are no fish, shrimp, or aquatic plants in it.

It flows quietly, exuding an aura of tranquility and mystery.

The most magical thing about waterfalls is that they can reflect the darkness in people's hearts. When you stand in front of a waterfall and quietly gaze at the flowing water, your negative emotions and thoughts are clearly presented in the reflection.

The pain, fear, and anxiety that you once buried deep in your heart are all revealed on the mirror-like surface of the water.

Naruto has been sitting cross-legged in front of this waterfall for quite some time.

He did not experience the painful, tragic, and suffocating childhood described in the original story.

While this was a good thing for him, it also meant that his inner strength wasn't as formidable as it was in the original story.

Without undergoing a baptism, it would probably be unable to bear the immense evil intent of the Nine-Tailed Fox.

"Did it work?"

Behind him, Kushina looked at her son with a tense expression and concern. When she saw Naruto open his eyes, she quickly checked the expression on his face.

They were afraid that something was wrong with the other person's mental state.

"OK!"

Naruto gave Kushina a reassuring smile, then looked down at his abdomen, his hand unconsciously rubbing it.

"Next, just get that done and we'll be all set!"

Confronting the darkness within himself is only the first step. Next, he must try to bear the negative emotions and darkness emanating from Kurama, or rather, from his chakra.

"It's okay, my son can definitely do it!"

Kushina patted Naruto on the shoulder and gave him a forced smile, offering him a word of encouragement.

Her son hadn't fully inherited the Uzumaki physique, which worried her somewhat. But shifting her gaze to Hinata beside her, Kushina regained her confidence.

He has Minato as a source of comfort, his son has Hinata, and he himself is sure they can suppress the negative emotions emanating from Kurama.

"Naruto... Naruto-kun... Do your best!"

Although Hinata has been with the cheerful Naruto and Aunt Kushina for a long time, she still can't shake off her shy personality.

As always, she was shy. After encouraging Naruto, she immediately lowered her head shyly, not daring to look at the people present.

"Hmm! Hinata, with your support, Kurama will probably give us some face!"

With Kushina's constant guidance, Naruto is not as dull as he was in the original story, and he and Hinata have already established a romantic relationship.

The Hyuga clan leader did not voice any objection to the two Jinchūriki.

Instead, they intend to use this opportunity to make some tentative changes to the system that has been passed down through generations in the family.

"So cute!!"

Kushina hugged Hinata tightly, completely satisfied with this "daughter-in-law" she had watched grow up.

Perhaps because of her outgoing personality, she felt a special affection for the shy Hinata.

"Alright, now all we need to do is 'borrow' Kurama's chakra!"

She was very familiar with this process; she had already accomplished it with Minato's help before she even married him.

Facing half a Nine-Lama now is a piece of cake, it couldn't be easier.

In the secret room prepared specifically for Jinchuriki, Naruto sat upright, while Kushina sat opposite him.

"Kushina, and Naruto, you guys... those two bastards!"

In the mental space, the enraged Nine-Tails looked at the mother and child in front of it and could only struggle helplessly before being squeezed into a dried fox.

Aside from unleashing a burst of powerless rage, it can do nothing.

When we were a unified whole, we couldn't resist. Now that we're living in two halves, we have even less power to resist.

"Yo... Naruto... you've successfully controlled the Tailed Beast Transformation... now... you're like... a glowing... light bulb!"

Killer Bee looked at Naruto's Nine-Tails Chakra Mode with some amazement, and as always, he used his tongue-twisting rap.

"Is this... the Nine-Tails' chakra mode?"

Clenching his fist and feeling the immense chakra within him, Naruto felt he could defeat any enemy.

Uh…

My gaze swept over that red figure.

Except for mom~

Whoosh!

An explosive surge of chakra coursed through his legs, and a golden afterimage began to appear in all directions of the secret room.

As Naruto continued his experiments, one golden Naruto after another appeared in the secret room, gradually fading and disappearing over time.

"...Minato!"

Looking at Naruto, Kushina seemed to see that haunting figure again, and couldn't help but wipe the corner of her eye.

Naruto, who had just gained immense power and was still in a state of excitement, was completely unaware of all this.

"Aunt Kushina!"

Fortunately, although Naruto didn't notice, the observant Hinata did.

He moved closer to Kushina and hugged her arm to comfort her.

"It's alright, Hinata!"

"I'm just so happy!"

Kushina patted Hinata's hand, composed herself, and looked at Naruto who had come to her side, her eyes filled with pride.

In his heart, he was still telling his deceased lover: Minato, your child, although he did not inherit your talent, he will certainly inherit your will, protect the village, and protect everyone.

"Mom, I did it!"

Naruto, Kushina, and Hinata all broke into big smiles, clearly very happy.

"I heard that a major battle has already begun outside?"

He rolled his eyes, a restless feeling welling up inside him. He glanced at Bi beside him and his mother; they were clearly plotting something mischievous.

As for the Hokage's orders and the seal outside, these are not problems as long as Mom and Uncle Bi are convinced.

Especially my mom; if I can't convince her, it's all wishful thinking.

"Uh...this isn't a good idea!" As expected of a mother and son, Naruto's eyes lit up and Kushina knew what kind of scheme he was up to the moment he rolled her eyes.

However, she is not a law-abiding person!

"The orders from the Hokage and the Raikage..."

As she spoke, Kushina glanced at Bi next to her.

The meaning is self-evident.

Bi wasn't stupid either; after a moment's thought, he nodded silently.

Clearly, he didn't want to wait here for the war to end.

"...But...but!"

Hinata was a little worried. Would it be a bad thing to openly disobey orders like this?

Will the Hokage and Raikage punish them?

"Don't worry, Hinata!"

"The Hokage is actually quite easy to talk to!"

Having known each other for so many years, Kushina had some understanding of Toshiro's personality.

At most, they'll just give a few verbal criticisms; there won't be any real punishment.

"All right…"

Hinata glanced at the mother and son with a hint of helplessness, but didn't say anything more. Whatever punishment they faced, she would share it with them.

We'll be family sooner or later anyway, so we can share both good times and bad.

(End of this chapter)