Chapter 46: Chapter 46: The Synthesis of Two Stars - Nine Tails
Naruto noticed that Kurama's expression was growing increasingly serious, which made him feel a rising sense of urgency. He had been playing with his little crush, trying not to get caught by Hinata, but now Kurama was on edge.
"Kurama, please hear me out," Naruto said, almost without thinking.
Kurama crossed his arms, looking away with a huff, unwilling to listen. "What's there to explain?"
Naruto was taken aback. "Why should I explain myself to you?"
Kurama scowled and suddenly felt a pang of worry. "Wait... Maybe you should explain."
"Oh," Naruto said, unfazed, "It's probably that I found another fox, a... complete one, if you will."
Kurama felt his spirit crumble. "What...?" His tail drooped, and he slumped down in disbelief. "No!"
The wind howled, snowflakes drifted through the air, and a sense of melancholy seemed to blanket the world around Kurama. Inside, he was conflicted and hurt, torn between the bond he had with Naruto and the recent discovery that Naruto had acquired a new fox. He had spent so long as Naruto's companion, yet now it seemed he wasn't the only fox in the picture anymore.
Kurama's memories flashed through his mind, memories of his past interactions with those who had tried to control him. He remembered Senju Hashirama, who had sought to suppress his power. Uchiha Madara had referred to him as nothing more than an unstable fragment of power that could be controlled by the Sharingan. Uzumaki Mito and Kushina, both of whom had housed him, had only wanted to keep him contained, and Naruto, too, had always wanted to offer him freedom.
But now, another fox had entered the picture—one stronger than him. How had this happened? Kurama had to face the bitter truth: he wasn't the only fox within Naruto anymore. Naruto had found a stronger version, one that could challenge his place inside Naruto's heart.
"Maybe if I were to stay inside Naruto, I could accept this," Kurama thought, but then he realized something profound. Tailed beasts can have more than one Jinchūriki. There's no rule that says a Jinchūriki can only host a single tailed beast.
Suddenly, Kurama was filled with a new sense of hope. His fur bristled as he sat up straight, facing Naruto with a glint of determination in his eyes. "Naruto," he asked, "Have you ever heard of someone having multiple tailed beasts?"
Naruto was caught off guard by the question. "Huh? That... isn't possible, is it?"
Kurama grinned slyly. "You can't be serious! With your power, I could help you control them both. We can suppress that other fox together."
Naruto was suspicious. He wasn't sure if he could control two versions of Kurama. One was already difficult enough to manage—controlling both, especially with the complete version being in such a volatile state, seemed unthinkable.
But Kurama was insistent. "Think about it, Naruto. The fox inside you is a complete one. It's full of rage and power, and it would likely want to destroy you. But if we join forces, I can help you suppress it. Together, we'll become stronger."
Naruto hesitated. His mind was racing. Two Kurama... Could he control them both? Could he really handle this? Kurama, sensing Naruto's doubt, decided to elaborate further. "You have a lot of chakra, Naruto, and with the right support, we can work together. Besides, I'm stronger now. My chakra alone would be enough to help you in battle."
Naruto finally agreed, though with reservations. "So... if I let you absorb the other fox's chakra, would that make you stronger?"
Kurama nodded enthusiastically. "Exactly. I'll absorb its chakra and become even more powerful. When you fight, my enhanced chakra will support you. It's like strengthening your own abilities without directly taking control."
Naruto was struck by the idea. This could work... But the implications were huge. If Kurama grew even stronger by absorbing the other Nine Tails' chakra, would it be possible to develop a new, even more powerful version of the Nine Tails—something far beyond anything Naruto had ever imagined?
As the thought crossed his mind, Kurama interrupted, "We can't just sit around. We need to act fast. If I absorb the chakra, we'll be able to face even greater threats."
The two Nine Tails stared at each other in the sealed space, a sense of tension hanging in the air. Kurama was ready to act, but the complete Nine Tails growled in response, "Who dares challenge me?"
Kurama, ever confident, replied with a sly smile, "That's the question, isn't it? You see, this is my territory now."
The two tailed beasts locked eyes, an unspoken battle of wills between them. The full Nine Tails roared, "I won't go down without a fight!"
Naruto stepped forward, hoping to calm things down, but the full Nine Tails wasn't interested in listening. "You think you can control me, human?" it bellowed. "I'm no one's servant."
Kurama crossed his arms, watching with amusement. "Don't worry, Naruto. I've got this. If you can't control him, I can. After all, I am the stronger one now."
Nine Tails growled in frustration, "You won't get away with this! I'll destroy you both!"
Naruto was both surprised and curious. "Wait, can we really eat him?" he asked, bewildered by Kurama's suggestion.
Kurama's eyes narrowed, and a greedy grin spread across his face. "Why not? He's just chakra after all. We can absorb him, make ourselves stronger."
The full Nine Tails grew even more agitated. "You think you can just eat me? I'm not some snack!"
Kurama chuckled darkly. "If you're not careful, you will be."
As Naruto began to understand the situation more, he realized just how much Kurama had grown and changed. The tailed beasts weren't just powerful entities—they were beings of immense chakra, capable of growing stronger by absorbing each other's power. If Kurama succeeded in absorbing the full Nine Tails' chakra, it would be a major boost to both his own strength and Naruto's abilities.
Kurama looked at Naruto with a glint in his eyes. "Now, think about it. If I get stronger by absorbing his chakra, we'll both benefit. You'll be able to face any challenge that comes your way."
Naruto nodded, a wide grin spreading across his face. "Okay, let's do it!"
With that, the process began. Kurama began to absorb the chakra of the full Nine Tails, growing stronger with each passing moment. The energy coursed through the sealed space, filling Naruto with an overwhelming sense of power.
As the full Nine Tails let out one last roar of defiance, it was too late. Kurama had absorbed its essence, and the two beings merged into something even more formidable.
Naruto stood tall, feeling the power surge within him. This new form of Kurama was a fusion of the two Nine Tails, combining their strength into one. It was the beginning of something extraordinary—a new era for Naruto and his bond with Kurama.
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