Chapter 127 - Chapter 126: Master the Power of Yin and Yang, A God-like Existence!

Inside Orochimaru's underground laboratory, an unsettling tension filled the air.Orochimaru paced back and forth, visibly anxious. His eyes darted to the control panels and monitoring instruments scattered across the lab."Seven days… It's already been seven days," he muttered. "Far beyond the estimated time."His brows furrowed with unease. "Could my calculations be wrong? Could even Naruto-kun be unable to absorb the fused power of the Uchiha and Senju bloodlines?"Doubt crept into Orochimaru's heart like a shadow. To verify his concerns, he had followed Yakushi Kabuto's suggestion over the past few days.They had extracted cells containing the fused power of the Uchiha, Senju, and Uzumaki bloodlines—Naruto's fused DNA. Those experimental cells were then transplanted into a series of test subjects—prisoners with unique physical qualities.But the results were devastating.Without exception, every subject exploded and died in excruciating pain. Not a single body could withstand the immense chakra of the fused bloodlines.Even Orochimaru, the genius of forbidden arts, couldn't hide the anxiety in his eyes. The Uchiha, Senju, and Uzumaki clans—those chosen by the gods—were simply beyond the reach of ordinary bloodlines. No one could endure their combined power.Still… if he could obtain that body…The thought of taking over Uchiha Sasuke's body surfaced again, tempting him.But every time he came close to acting on it, another thought interrupted him.Naruto will wake up. He has to…"O Naruto-kun," Orochimaru whispered as he gazed at the petri dish where Naruto floated silently, immersed in a special solution. His face showed an uncharacteristic softness—almost love.---Meanwhile, within the mental space shared between Naruto and Kurama, something incredible was happening."Kurama, I've fully absorbed and mastered the power of the Sage of Six Paths," Naruto said calmly.As his eyes opened, the void around them seemed to tremble.His pupils glowed a deep purple—the Rinnegan!Just one glance left Kurama, the Nine Tails, in a trance."Ah, my bad," Naruto smiled gently. "This thing affects you too strongly."With that, the Rinnegan faded away, and his familiar blue eyes returned.Kurama blinked, shaking off the daze—but his heartbeat still raced. That gaze… it wasn't something even Uchiha Madara could match. Kurama hadn't even realized when he was placed under control.That level of power—it was utterly overwhelming.Seeing the silence in Kurama's eyes, Naruto sighed and spoke again."Kurama, relax. You're my companion. I would never do to you what those Uchiha did."Kurama's fierce eyes softened. Naruto's words rang true. With the Rinnegan, Naruto could control him at any time, and yet he chose not to. That trust… it couldn't be faked.Kurama stared long and hard at the boy in front of him.Once, this child was weak and helpless—yet now, he stood like an unshakable mountain.Despite being just a teenager, Naruto had already reached a level of power that placed him above the entire ninja world."…Maybe the Sage of Six Paths was right," Kurama murmured. "You really might be the hope that can save the ninja world."But Naruto tilted his head, his expression confused."Save the ninja world? Did I ever say I wanted to do that?""…???"Kurama blinked, startled. Didn't Naruto promise that to the Sage of Six Paths?"Kurama, think about it. The so-called Ōtsutsuki clan—that's just speculation. We don't even know if they really exist.""And even if they do, who says they'll come to the ninja world at all?"Naruto looked directly at Kurama, his voice calm but firm."I don't care about saving the ninja world. That's never been my goal.""All I want is to grow stronger.""To build a world—one where you and I, Kurama, can live the way we want.""…Naruto…"Kurama was genuinely moved. There was no need for Naruto to lie now—especially not to him.With his current power, Naruto could dominate him with a single thought. Yet he chose equality and friendship. In Naruto's world, Kurama held a special place.And in Kurama's memory, Naruto's voice echoed again and again—"Hey, Big Fox, Iruka-sensei is such an idiot. He didn't even realize I sent a clone to class today!""Big Fox, those girls are always around me—it's exhausting!""Big Fox, do you have a girlfriend? Or maybe a boyfriend?""Big Fox, that kunoichi Xi Yan has a boyfriend… but I think he's going to die early!""Big Fox, the Uchiha clan was exterminated, right? Heh… who do you think in Konoha did it?""Big Fox, I'm graduating soon. Shouldn't you reward me?""Big Fox, it's nice to have you always by my side."Each memory felt warm and heavy in Kurama's heart.Looking at Naruto now, Kurama couldn't help but smile—a real, heartfelt smile."…Cough! Kurama!" Naruto said, raising a fist."Tch… I can never say no to you, Naruto," Kurama chuckled.The man and the beast bumped fists.---BOOM!!!Suddenly, a violent explosion tore through Orochimaru's laboratory.Neither Orochimaru nor Yakushi Kabuto had seen it coming. The entire facility shook with an enormous shockwave.CRASH!!!Both were sent flying like ragdolls, smashing against a wall that cracked under the pressure and quickly collapsed on top of them."Cough… cough…!"White smoke billowed from the wreckage.Orochimaru and Kabuto struggled to crawl from the debris, coughing heavily as they emerged."What just happened?!" Orochimaru's face twisted in alarm. "Could it be… the Akatsuki found us?!"No… they hadn't been performing any risky experiments. So how could an explosion of that magnitude occur?As Orochimaru stared in shock at the ruins of his beloved lab—his life's work—his heart twisted in anguish."Lord Orochimaru!"Kimimaro suddenly appeared beside him, eyes sharp, muscles tensed, ready to defend his master at any cost.He scanned the area cautiously, looking for enemies.But then, as the dust began to settle, a lazy, familiar voice rang out from within the smoke—"Hey, Orochimaru… got any spare clothes I can borrow?"Orochimaru's eyes widened in disbelief."That voice… it's…""Naruto-kun!!!"Orochimaru's pale face turned bright with excitement.He shoved Kimimaro aside and rushed forward, step by step."…It worked. The experiment… succeeded…""I… finally… did it!"Tears welled up in Orochimaru's eyes, sliding down his cheeks. The cold, sinister Sannin was actually crying.Kabuto and Kimimaro were frozen in place. They had never seen him like this.Their eyes turned to where Orochimaru was headed.There, standing atop the ruined hill of debris, was a young man—his silhouette faint in the mist, yet overwhelmingly powerful.His eyes glowed with a mysterious light, piercing through the smoke and straight into their souls.Kabuto and Kimimaro felt their knees tremble.In that moment, a single thought overwhelmed them both:"Ka…kami…"