Konoha: Comparison of Naruto

Chapter 22: Nine Tails, Are You An Idiot?

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- Nine Tails?!

Since Naruto mentioned meeting Nine Tails, there was no doubt about it.

From the looks of it, when Naruto over there was condensing Chakra, he must have connected with Nine Tails' Chakra.

That connection is likely what caused him to enter his consciousness space—the place where a Jinchūriki seals their Tailed Beast.

[Boom...]

[A low, rumbling roar echoed from the depths of the "sewer," like the growl of some monstrous beast.]

[Naruto's face grew serious instantly.]

[He didn't fully understand what was happening.]

[However, an ominous feeling washed over him, sending a chill down his spine.]

[Still, this ominous sensation didn't deter Naruto's natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge.]

[He decided to follow the sound and the foreboding Chakra radiating toward him.]

[If this Chakra feels this intimidating, it must mean that the source is incredibly powerful, Naruto thought.]

- What?!

- This kid...

If an ordinary person encountered this kind of ominous Chakra, they would likely turn and run as far away as possible.

But this guy—he was charging straight toward it.

Onoki: "Well, this is interesting! The Naruto over there is incredibly brave."

Terumi Mei: "Or reckless. Does he even understand what fear is?"

Senju Tobirama: "It's probably the case of a newborn calf not fearing a tiger. He doesn't even understand what danger means yet."

Uzumaki Naruto: "What's the big deal? I was like this before too! I felt the ominous Chakra from Nine Tails and just walked toward it curiously."

Nine Tails: "Hmph! If it weren't for the seal restraining me, I would have torn you apart on the spot, brat."

Uzumaki Naruto: "Oh really? If you're so powerful, why didn't you just break the seal then?"

Nine Tails: "..."

[Walking through the dim corridors, Naruto suddenly noticed a light ahead.]

[He approached it, curious, and saw that it was a door leading to another area.]

[Stepping through the gate, Naruto froze in his tracks, stunned by what lay before him.]

[In the enormous chamber stood a massive, imposing gate, towering like a mountain.]

[As Naruto moved closer, he noticed a large lock in the center, engraved with the word "seal."]

[Naruto furrowed his brow, trying to understand what he was looking at.]

[From what I've read in books, this has to be a sealed door, he thought.]

[However, just as Naruto was processing his thoughts, the ominous Chakra intensified, surging fiercely.]

[From behind the pitch-black gate, two glowing red orbs suddenly lit up, illuminating the darkness with a sinister glow.]

[Naruto froze in place, his eyes widening in shock. Looking closer, he realized the red orbs were massive eyes staring directly at him.]

["This... what is this?"]

[In the dim light, Naruto finally saw it. Behind the gate was a massive fox, its presence dominating the entire chamber.]

[The sheer size of the beast stunned Naruto. It was far larger than anything he had ever seen before.]

"What a huge fox—it's as big as a mountain!"

[Naruto's mind raced as he tried to process what he was seeing. He had never encountered anything like it before.]

[Even in books, there was no mention of a creature of this scale.]

['Wait']

[A realization flashed in Naruto's mind, instantly dispelling the fear that had gripped him.]

["A fox?!"]

["Could this be... the demon fox the villagers are always talking about?"]

[Naruto stood frozen, his gaze fixed on the enormous beast behind the gate.]

[The so-called demon fox... it was real.]

Hiss!

Upon seeing the Nine Tails, the audience collectively felt chills run down their spines.

Even through the screen, they could feel the sheer menace emanating from the colossal creature.

Naruto's body is sealed with such a terrifying monster?

At this moment, Naruto's contemporaries were completely dumbfounded.

How could the Fourth Hokage have sealed such a massive beast?

And judging by Gaara's earlier remarks, it seems he is also called a Jinchūriki, just like Naruto.

Could it be that such horrifying monsters are sealed within all Jinchūriki?

Finally, the younger generation saw the legendary tailed beast.

Its mountain-like body alone was enough to make them realize that such a being was not something a mere ninja could contend with.

["Kid, you actually found this place."]

["Come closer..."]

["I will tear you apart."]

[Nine Tails was taken aback by Naruto's sudden appearance.]

[A few days ago, it had sensed the stirring of Chakra within Naruto's body.]

[The red Chakra had begun to take the shape of a fox.]

[The sight had lit up the eyes of Nine Tails, who had been biding its time, waiting for an opportunity to break free.]

[After seven long years of waiting, Naruto had finally begun to tap into its Chakra, signifying that the absolute seal was starting to weaken.]

[In the future, Nine Tails planned to influence Naruto by delivering its Chakra, further loosening the seal over time.]

[But unexpectedly, only a few days later, it found itself face-to-face with Naruto.]

["Hmm..."]

[Nine Tails' deep, rumbling voice jolted Naruto, who stood dazed in shock. Just as he was about to take a step forward, Naruto suddenly snapped out of it.]

["You say you want to tear me apart, so why should I willingly come closer to you?"]

["Are you stupid, or do you think I'm stupid?"]

["People say foxes are clever, but here you are—so big and so dumb."]

["It seems all the nutrients that should've gone to developing your brain were absorbed by your oversized body instead."]

["What a colossal fool."]

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The audience: "..."

Silence. Absolute silence.

For a brief moment, the entire ninja world collectively froze.

Did Naruto just do what everyone thought he did?

He stood in front of Nine Tails— Nine Tails, the legendary natural disaster—and insulted it to its face.

He called it stupid.

He even mocked its enormous body.

That's Nine Tails.

The strongest of all tailed beasts.

Yet, here was Naruto, pointing at it and calling it dumb.

Senju Hashirama: "Hahaha! This kid is something else—really bold and downright hilarious!"

Uchiha Madara: "Bold? He's not bold; he's calculated. Didn't you notice? When he entered, he was focused on the seal. He knows Nine Tails can't come out, so he feels safe enough to act cocky."

Onoki: "Using the Eight Trigrams Seal to mock a tailed beast... Now, that's a new one."

Terumi Mei: "Regardless, Naruto's bravery is undeniable. Most people would've cried in terror—even with the seal protecting them."

Fourth Raikage: "And let's not forget—he's only seven years old.

The sheer audacity of black-frame Naruto left everyone reeling.

Especially the ninjas from Konoha Village, whose mouths twitched helplessly.

That was Nine Tails—the same beast that had once brought disaster to Konoha Village.

Now, it was being mocked by a seven-year-old child.

Surely, Nine Tails must be furious.

Nine Tails: "That brat! Naruto, I'll tear him to pieces!"

Uzumaki Naruto: "..."

Uzumaki Naruto: "Hey, dumb fox, you've got the wrong person. That was the other me who insulted you. Why are you screaming at me?"

Yamanaka Ino: "Ugh... Come on, it's Naruto from over there mocking Nine Tails over there. Why are you two even arguing about this?"