Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Nine Tails, Are You an Idiot?
Nine Tails!?
As Uzumaki Naruto speculated about meeting the legendary Nine Tails, the audience was taken aback.
Could it be true? When Naruto was condensing his Chakra, he connected with the Nine Tails' Chakra, leading him to this mysterious consciousness space. The seal that held the Tailed Beast resided here.
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The Encounter
Boom...
From the depths of what appeared to be a "sewer," a deep, guttural growl resonated, chilling the air.
Naruto's expression turned serious. He didn't understand what was happening, but a sense of unease washed over him. Still, his natural curiosity outweighed his fear.
Walking toward the source of the ominous Chakra, Naruto thought to himself:
"If something exudes such a powerful and intimidating aura, it must be incredibly strong. I need to see it for myself."
For anyone else, this approach would seem insane, yet for Naruto, it was second nature.
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Reactions Across the Ninja World
This boldness drew mixed reactions from seasoned shinobi watching the scene.
Ohnoki remarked, "Goodness! Naruto's courage is unmatched."
Terumi Mei quipped, "Or maybe he doesn't even know what fear is."
Senju Tobirama added, "The ignorance of youth sometimes looks like bravery. He doesn't yet understand what it means to face true danger."
Even the current Naruto, watching the playback, scratched his head. "What? That's just how I was. When I felt that weird Chakra, I had to check it out!"
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The Discovery
Through the twisting, shadowy corridors, Naruto finally arrived at a strange door emanating a faint light. Beyond it lay a large chamber dominated by a massive gate. A tag engraved with the word "seal" was plastered on the lock holding the gate closed.
"Is this... a sealed door?" Naruto muttered.
Just as he was piecing together what he saw, the ominous Chakra surged. The oppressive energy felt even stronger now, sending shivers down Naruto's spine.
Then, out of the darkness, two blazing red circles lit up.
Eyes.
Naruto froze. Behind the massive gate lay a colossal fox, its body dwarfing anything Naruto had ever seen.
"What... what is this? A fox the size of a mountain?" Naruto stammered.
Realization dawned on him.
"Wait... could this be the demon fox everyone in the village talks about?"
Shock and awe battled within him.
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The Legendary Nine Tails
The audience watching the playback was equally stunned. The sheer size and power of the Nine Tails left them speechless.
"The Nine Tails..." murmured a young ninja. "This is what Naruto has been carrying inside him all this time?"
"How did the Fourth Hokage manage to seal such a terrifying beast?" another asked.
Even Gaara, who shared a similar fate as a Jinchūriki, felt a pang of empathy.
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Nine Tails Speaks
"Little brat," a deep, menacing voice rumbled from behind the gate. "You dare approach me? Come closer... let me tear you apart!"
The Nine Tails had been lying in wait, watching and biding its time for seven long years. It had felt the subtle loosening of the seal as Naruto's Chakra grew.
This meeting came as a surprise to the beast.
However, instead of cowering, Naruto stood his ground, his initial fear replaced by confusion.
"Wait a minute," Naruto retorted. "Why would I come closer just to get torn apart? Are you an idiot or something?"
The audacity!
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A Remarkable Response
Naruto continued, "Aren't foxes supposed to be clever? You're huge and all, but you're clearly not very smart. It looks like all the nutrients that should've gone to your brain went to your oversized body. What a waste!"
Silence.
Dead silence.
The ninja world collectively froze.
This was the Nine Tails, a legendary force of destruction, and Naruto had just insulted it to its face.
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Reactions Across the Villages
Senju Hashirama burst out laughing. "This kid is hilarious! I like his spirit."
Uchiha Madara, however, saw through it. "He only dares to speak that way because of the seal. He knows the beast can't get to him."
Ohnoki added, "It's one thing to be bold, but Naruto here is just outright cheeky. This is... entertaining."
Meanwhile, Terumi Mei admired his composure. "I'll admit, even at seven years old, Naruto had guts. Most adults would've been trembling in his place."
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Nine Tails' Rage
Inside the consciousness space, the Nine Tails was livid.
"You insolent brat!" it roared. "If this seal weren't here, I'd crush you into nothingness!"
Outside the playback, the real Nine Tails growled, its voice reverberating within the current Naruto.
"Uzumaki Naruto! That was you in the playback. How dare you mock me?"
Naruto scratched his head awkwardly. "Wait a minute, you're mad at me? That was the me over there, not me right now!"
Yamanaka Ino sighed. "This is ridiculous. You two are literally arguing about something that happened years ago!"
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Naruto's Next Steps
Back in the playback, Naruto stared at the seething Nine Tails, unfazed.
He looked at the seal on the gate thoughtfully. "So this thing is keeping you locked in, huh?"
The Nine Tails snarled but said nothing.
Naruto smirked. "Guess I don't have to worry about you breaking out anytime soon. Thanks for the chat, big guy. I'll be going now."
With that, Naruto turned and left the consciousness space, leaving the Nine Tails fuming.
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