Yuuki's words instantly stunned Kurama.
Minato?
Minato Namikaze!
This guy is still around?
Among the people the Nine-Tailed hates, Minato Namikaze is definitely one of the top two, and sometimes even number one.
The humiliation Madara and Hashirama brought it, the Nine-Tailed never forgot for a moment, but that was because it couldn't defeat those two, and on the other hand, it admired their strength.
However, this brat Minato Namikaze was definitely pure disgust in the Nine-Tailed's eyes.
It's one thing to be weak, but you're weak and still try to seal me with all your might. What kind of grudge is this?!
Those two strong guys who were more like Tailed Beasts than Tailed Beasts, well, getting beaten by them could be attributed to a lack of strength, but you, a mere Minato Namikaze, had nothing, and yet you fought to the death the moment we met. Is that how you play?!
Naruto, on the other hand, followed Yuuki's gaze to the empty space, feeling a little nervous.
Am I going to see Dad?
The two people and one beast simultaneously stared at that spot.
After a long time.
Nothing happened!
Yuuki pondered for a moment and understood the reason. Minato's Chakra should be used at a critical moment to warn Naruto.
A very good idea, but Yuuki indicated that since he was here, things would have to be done his way.
"Senior Minato, if that's the case, then I apologize for the offense!"
Yuuki walked towards the large iron gate of the seal without hesitation, directly tearing at the talisman paper that formed the seal. He had just torn off a corner.
"Wait!"
Minato, who had been playing hide-and-seek, finally appeared.
Minato appeared beside Yuuki, grabbed Yuuki's hand, his expression very serious and full of coldness.
Yuuki showed no embarrassment, a smile on his face, and slowly said.
"Senior Minato, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Uchiha Tomoki, please guide me!"
He then tried to reattach the torn corner of the talisman paper, but once torn, how could it be reattached? It wasn't real talisman paper, just an illusion created by sealing Jutsu.
Yuuki's actions were essentially destroying the structure of the seal within Naruto's body.
Minato's expression remained unchanged, looking coldly at Yuuki, and spoke.
"I know who you are, and I thank you very much for taking care of Naruto!"
Minato's Chakra was not within the seal and could perceive the outside situation. Minato had seen Yuuki's actions clearly.
So, when he said "taking care," he emphasized almost every word, and his tone was particularly heavy!
What father, seeing his son being completely fooled by someone and then becoming devoted to them, could possibly have a good expression towards that person? It would be strange if he did!
Yuuki naturally understood Minato's meaning, but how could Yuuki be affected by such sarcasm?
If you can't speak clearly, I'll just pretend not to know.
Yuuki still replied with a playful smile.
"You're welcome, Senior Minato, it's what I should do!"
Yuuki had originally intended to butter up Minato Namikaze for some benefits, but now it seemed there was a misunderstanding, and continuing to do so was clearly impossible.
However, Yuuki had anticipated this situation and had a backup plan!
Yuuki waved to Naruto.
"Naruto, come here quickly, this is your father, the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, Minato Namikaze!"
Naruto actually wanted to come over earlier, but being sensitive, he sensed that the atmosphere between the two seemed a bit off, so he just stood there blankly.
At Yuuki's call, Naruto quickly ran over.
Hmm, standing beside Yuuki!
Naruto carefully looked at Minato opposite him, comparing him to the Hokage Rock in his memory, and found that he was actually much more handsome than the carving.
"Are you Dad?"
Minato Namikaze's cool expression could not be maintained in front of Naruto, replaced by endless doting.
He pulled Naruto in front of him, then looked warily at Yuuki.
"Naruto, stand behind me. Uchiha Tomoki is a dangerous person!"
Yuuki made no move, a smile always on his face as he watched everything.
And the Nine-Tailed, which had originally wanted to shout a few words from within the seal, quieted down when it saw Yuuki and Minato confronting each other, watching the development of the situation with interest.
Minato's attitude towards Yuuki immediately made Naruto feel a sense of dislike.
"Let go of me, I want to go to Yuuki-nii's side!"
How could Minato let go? He said to Naruto earnestly.
"Naruto, I am your father, trust me, Uchiha Tomoki is not a good person. He just wants to use you!"
How could Naruto listen to any of this? Yuuki was his idol, Natsuri's brother, Sasuke's clan leader, and Shisui-nii's friend.
As for Minato, he was just a stranger Naruto met for the first time. Even if he really was his father, where was he when he was bullied, when he was lonely and wanted someone to talk to, when he cried alone many times?
Naruto punched Minato in the abdomen. The punch was not heavy at all and had no effect on Minato.
However, Naruto's words caused tons of real damage to Minato.
"Since you've been here all these years, why did you watch me get bullied, watch me be called a demon fox, watch me be hated by everyone? You weren't there when I needed you, and now that I have my own friends, now that I've become popular, you appear. But I don't need you anymore!"
"Even if you really are my dad, you're an unqualified dad! Let go of me quickly!"
Naruto kept punching Minato's abdomen, seemingly wanting to vent the grievances he had suffered over the years.
I don't need you anymore!
Unqualified dad!
These words caused great harm to Minato. Sometimes, words hurt not because of how harsh they are.
The only reason was that what Naruto said was the truth!
No matter how Minato viewed Yuuki, Naruto's life had indeed become much better now. Naruto had also grown up and even entered the Ninja Academy. Naruto truly didn't need him anymore.
And Minato himself knew that he was indeed not a qualified father. He was a qualified Hokage; he protected Konoha. He was a qualified husband; he deeply loved Kushina and died alongside Kushina.
However, Minato knew he was not a qualified father. He could have lived to take care of Naruto, but he couldn't imagine life without Kushina. Between his son and his beloved, he chose his beloved.
Minato didn't consider Naruto's feelings, making Naruto a Jinchuriki. He could have completely sealed the Nine-Tailed, but he was worried about Konoha losing its Tailed Beast. Between his son and Konoha, he chose Konoha.
Naruto might be young and easily deceived, and perhaps his words at this moment carried resentment, just for venting!
But what Naruto said was indeed the truth. Naruto didn't need him anymore. He was not a qualified father.
Minato's hand, which had been tightly clutching Naruto's arm.
Released!
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