At Seiki's command, the entire Konoha and even the Alliance began to operate like the most precise war machine!
Everyone in the Alliance threw themselves into it with full enthusiasm.
The threat of the Demon Disaster and Iwagakure's fate constantly reminded them of the consequences of losing the war.
Therefore, under the external threat of Akatsuki, everyone rapidly grew stronger!
Ordinary people encouraged each other while helping construct defensive formations. Genin and Chunin diligently practiced barrier hand seals. Jonin were organized into squads, training and growing familiar with their teammates. Each Kage and leader shared their village's techniques for reviving Impure World Reincarnated warriors, and together they formulated battle strategies!
Everything proceeded in an orderly fashion.
But everyone knew this false calm wouldn't last long. Akatsuki would never allow them to develop unchallenged.
War could erupt at any moment!
Two days later, at Minato's residence.
Kushina fumed, waving her fists. "Seiki, why won't you let me fight?"
Seiki explained, "Jinchuriki are Akatsuki's main targets. Being on the battlefield would only give the enemy an opportunity!"
Kushina wasn't convinced. "Didn't you say Akatsuki already planned to use Kinkaku and Ginkaku as substitutes for me?"
"That's just a backup plan!" Seiki shook his head slightly. "Why would they abandon a better option?"
"I'm the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Do you really think I'm that easy to capture? Going to battle might even distract their forces..." Kushina waved dismissively. "Besides, Kurama has been waiting a long time for this day—to beat the crap out of Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju!"
As soon as she finished, an orange-red little fox popped up on top of Kushina's head, impatiently asking, "Seiki, I heard from Kushina that you beat up that bastard Madara?"
"Not really a beating—just messing with his Impure World Reincarnation body!" Seiki humbly replied.
"That's good enough!" The little fox waved its paw with the air of an old sage. "Madara Uchiha has always been so arrogant. He must be furious about being pushed around by you! Oh, and don't forget to give that bastard Hashirama Senju a good thrashing too..."
Seiki sighed. "You know my situation. What worked with Madara can't be applied to the First Hokage!"
"Then forget beating him up!" Kurama pondered for a moment, then waved its paws. "But sealing him again has to be my job!"
Seiki looked strangely at him. "You know sealing techniques?"
"If Shukaku can do it, of course I can learn too!" Kurama growled enthusiastically. "I've worked really hard to master this, just so I can say those words to Hashirama Senju's face!"
Kushina raised her hand. "I swear, Kurama really did work hard. Ever since hearing about the First Hokage's revival, he hasn't played a single round of cards for two whole days!"
Seiki acted surprised. "That's real determination!"
Kushina nodded seriously, encouraging him further. "So you see, even for Kurama's sake, you should let me join the battle!"
"Well..."
Naruto stood nearby, practically vibrating with excitement. "I want to join the battle too!"
"Naruto, you're not going!" Kushina immediately shot down.
"Why can you go, but not me?" Naruto protested. "I'm also the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki!"
"I won't let you go because you'll get hurt that day!" Kushina explained in a gentle tone.
Naruto tilted his head, looking confused. "But I feel fine! I'm super strong, and besides…"
Boom!
A slender yet powerful arm smashed straight through the floor right in front of Naruto, shaking the entire house a few times.
Then came Kushina's calm yet eerie voice from the side: "You'll get hurt because I'll beat your butt!"
Naruto shuddered in fear, mentally pleading, "Dad, hurry back and calm down your wife!"
As if answering his silent wish, two figures appeared at the doorway.
However, both of their bodies were somewhat stiff!
Jiraiya swallowed hard and whispered, "Minato, it's your time to show some authority as the head of the house!"
Minato naturally wouldn't fall for it. Although Kushina would definitely give him face in front of outsiders, who knew what would happen after they left!
Therefore, Minato solemnly stated, "Teacher Jiraiya, you're mistaken. There's no such thing as a head of household here—everyone is their own master!"
Jiraiya smirked. Go tell that to Naruto and see if he believes it!
At this moment, Naruto also noticed their arrival. He was initially delighted but soon his face fell.
How come these two seemed even worse than him!
Kushina effortlessly pulled her arm out and cheerfully said, "Now that Jiraiya-sama's here, Minato, why are you leaving your teacher at the door? Come in already!"
The two happily complied and quickly walked inside.
Feeling the atmosphere was somewhat awkward, Jiraiya patted Naruto's head with a smile. "Little Naruto, do you know who I am?"
Naruto nodded. "Of course I do! You're that legendary 'Three Sannin'!"
"Haha, right on! I'm the great Daimyo…" Jiraiya began, then paused and corrected himself with a smile. "No, no, Naruto, you got it wrong—it should be the 'Three Sannin'!"
"Still correct, right?" Naruto said without hiding his contempt. "I heard from my classmates that you're a perverted novelist!"
Jiraiya coughed violently, waving his hands repeatedly. "That was back in my wild days! I've cleaned up my act since then!"
Naruto tilted his head. "Didn't you just keep writing adult novels under a new pen name?"
Jiraiya's eyes widened. "You actually know that…? Cough, cough—no, no, who started this rumor anyway?"
Naruto quickly snitched on someone. "I heard it from Kakashi. He said your writing style is recognizable at first glance!"
"Haha, so my writing style really stands out that much?" Jiraiya exclaimed proudly, only to realize he was surrounded by contemptuous glares.
"Wait a second, what I meant was… how outrageous! Someone actually imitates my writing style!"
However, Kushina simply patted Naruto's head and said warmly, "Naruto, you should thank Teacher Jiraiya for being such a good example to you…"
Jiraiya couldn't help but tear up—he still had someone loyal like Kushina who could believe in him even now!
Naruto asked, puzzled, "Example?"
"That's right!"
Kushina groaned. "What girl would ever go for a guy like that!"
Naruto suddenly caught on. "So that's why Kakashi-senpai, even though he's a genius and pretty good-looking, never had a girlfriend. Is it because he gives off a creepy vibe?"
Jiraiya stiffened, silently shedding tears. Did he really just become the bad example?
Unable to bear the awkwardness any longer, Minato decided to change the subject. "Seiki, actually, Master Jiraiya came here to see you today!"
"See me?" Seiki asked.
Jiraiya regained his composure and asked, "I heard the leader of the Akatsuki is a man named Yahiko?"
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