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After everything was ready, the Konoha group turned to leave. Naruto faced Samui and Mabui as the others left the infirmary.
"I will be going now. It was nice to get to know you all. When Yugito wakes up, tell her that I said goodbye and that I'm sorry for being too hard on her in our match. I hope to see you all again in good circumstances." Naruto said with a solemn smile and tone.
"Have safe travels, Naruto," Mabui said with mirroring his tone, with Samui nodding in agreement.
Naruto gave them and the still unconscious Yugito a final look before leaving the infirmary to catch up with his group.
After Naruto left, Samui and Mabui looked at the infirmary exit for a moment before sighing and sitting near Yugito.
They like Naruto's company and his well-mannered behavior with them. Sadly, he is from another hidden village. A village that has a long-standing antagonistic relationship with their own village. If they meet each other in the future, it may be in a hostile situation where both sides are gunning for each other's throats to achieve their mission.
Both girls silently hoped to meet Naruto again under good circumstances, as they could hardly make friends with people from their own villages. Being associated with the Nibi junchuuriki while also being her friend and teammate isn't really helpful in making other friends in their village. While they don't blame Yugito in any way, the looks they receive are still uncomfortable.
An hour later, outside Kumo;
The Konoha group has just left Kumo and is now on their way to the border between the land of lightning and the land of frost. They had collected their belonging from the inn they were staying at before heading directly toward Kumo's main gate. Even though they were rushing to leave, Naruto was able to do some last-minute shopping, much to the others' astonishment and confusion.
"Can somebody please explain why we had to leave Kumo in such a hasty manner? I thought I had a couple of days to fully heal." Anko asked with irritation concealed in her voice. She was currently being carried on Naruto's back, piggyback style, as the group traveled through the foliage at high speed. Speeds she currently can't handle due to her not being fully healed.
"Naruto won the Chunin exams that were hosted by Kumo, on their own turf. That normally wouldn't be a big problem, but Naruto has defeated their partially transformed Jinchuuriki in front of their Daimyo, Clients, Shinobi, and everyone else." Jiraiya explained as he continued to move through the trees.
"Jinchuuriki?" Anko asked as she was unfamiliar with the term.
"It is someone who has a tailed beast sealed inside them. They are considered one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful assets a hidden village has." Hiruzen was the one to reply.
Hiruzen didn't say what the word means literally, just what they are. He didn't want to say that it means 'the power of human sacrifice', with one of his latest students being one. Even though Naruto knows fully what the word means, it isn't pleasant to be called a sacrifice.
"Oh, so like Naruto then," Anko said
"Yes, and keep your mouth shut about this, don't go saying it," Tsunade said as she gave Anko a warning look that made the girl flinch and look away.
"Say, Naruto, what did you have to go buy last minute?" Tsunade asked, looking at her son.
"Just went to buy Premium beef and Tuna. I liked them and I want to have the others taste it back home." Naruto said with a small smile. He enjoyed the taste of the Kumo delicacy and wanted to take home some, as he may never be able to get them again.
"Damn rich pretty boy," Anko muttered to herself. She knew full well how expensive a single portion of these foods costs. And knowing how much Naruto ate, she wouldn't be surprised if he bought a cow or two worth of meat along with several fish, making some shop owners very happy.
"Oooh, is someone jealous?" Naruto asked with a teasing tone and smile as he looked back at Anko.
Anko huffed before looking away, making Naruto let out a small laugh.
After that, everyone traveled in silence toward the border.
'Hey, Kurumi.' Naruto called inside his mindscape
'What is it, Kit?' came the reply from Kurumi
'Can you tell me what transformation I saw Yugito use?" Naruto asked
'Well, Kit. Normally, there are four phases a bijuu host can go through.' Kurumi said with Naruto giving her his full attention while still moving
'The initial form which you saw Matatabi's host use in the beginning, and you used before. It is when a host uses a very small amount of their bijuu chakra, enchanting their abilities slightly along with small physical changes.' Kurumi explained with Naruto listening closely
'The first phase of transformation, which is what you saw Matatabi's host use near the end of your match, is what happens when a host pulls enough bijuu chakra to make it take a liquid-like state that covers the host, which is normally called a chakra coat. In this state, the enchantments are stronger along with stronger physical traits.' Kurumi said
'Then there is the second phase of Transformation. It is a phase where the amount of chakra pulled from the bijuu by the host is enough to make a dark red outer layer and change the host to resemble a miniature version of said bijuu. To enter this phase safely, one needs to have the cooperation of their bijuu and be adapted to that amount of chakra. If not, they basically become a mindless beast that destroys everything and everyone around it. The host will also suffer immense pain and injuries,' Kurumi said with a serious tone, with a bit of a warning in the end
'Finally, there is the full bijuu transformation. As the name suggests, in this phase, the bijuu is fully formed. Either the host and bijuu are on the same agenda, or the bijuu has successfully escaped. Transformations may differ from one bijuu to another, but that is pretty much the main concept of transformations under the influence of bijuu chakra.' Kurumi said as she finished explaining.
'Thanks for the information, Kurumi. I think it would be very helpful down the line.' Naruto said with appreciation in his voice.
'Anytime, Kit.' Kururmi said as she went to sleep.
to be continued.
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(A/N: Finally, the chunin exams arc has come to its end, I hope you all enjoyed it 😁)
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