Kushina saw Kurama's reaction and covered her mouth, laughing softly.
Although the seal was gone, Kurama seemed to be in good spirits.
And Kurama didn't attack Naruto.
It seemed Naruto and Kurama had become good friends.
This completely relieved Kushina.
She, too, was a Jinchūriki and knew how Jinchūriki were treated in the village.
Fortunately, Naruto had a special status—others shouldn't mistreat him or call him a monster.
Although Kurama and Naruto got along well, there were still questions Kushina had to ask.
She took Naruto's hand and asked gently, "Little Naruto, I am your mother."
She leaned down and rubbed his face. "You look just like Minato."
Naruto felt a little embarrassed but didn't resist.
Whether it was his past life or after time travel, Naruto had always been an orphan.
He had never experienced genuine family affection.
Last time, when the Fourth Hokage's Chakra appeared, there was no time to reminisce.
Now, with Kushina here, Naruto felt overwhelmed.
Kushina noticed his mood and felt a twinge of sadness.
She was not a perfect mother, but the circumstances at the time were beyond her control.
She didn't want to embarrass Naruto; she just wanted to see that he was alive, well, and still friends with Kurama.
That was enough.
Kushina asked, "Little Naruto, why did you want to unlock Xiaojiu's seal?"
Kurama roared wildly, "I… I said my name is NOT Xiaojiu!"
Kushina shushed him gently.
Kurama grumbled silently. Damn humans!
Naruto explained everything to Kushina.
After hearing him out, Kushina smiled kindly at Kurama. "Thank you, Xiaojiu."
"I told you… don't call me—forget it…" Kurama lay on the ground helplessly.
But Kushina's words had clearly pleased him.
Kushina continued, "Little Naruto, although Kurama helped you and you earned its trust, I still feel this isn't entirely safe."
"What?!" Kurama became excited. "You mean I might kill Naruto?!"
Not to mention that Naruto might be the reincarnation of Ashura.
And Naruto trusted him almost unconditionally.
There was no way Kurama would betray the Tailed Beast and do something so ungrateful.
Kushina shook her head slightly and patiently explained to Kurama, "Xiaojiu, Little Naruto trusts you—why don't you trust him?
If you believe in him, you won't mind the seal.
When the time comes, Little Naruto will naturally release you."
Although Kushina didn't know all the details between Naruto and Kurama, she knew one thing.
Kurama had the power to kill Naruto—a fact she, as his mother, could not tolerate.
Even if the likelihood was almost zero, she could not ignore the risk.
Naruto understood her concern. His heart warmed slightly, and he felt a little embarrassed at his earlier bravado.
He looked at Kurama and said, "Yes, Kurama, don't you still believe me?"
Even if Kurama didn't, he had to trust him.
Naruto already had a plan: while Kushina was present, he would seal Kurama.
This would reduce worry and also gain Kurama's trust.
Of course, when it was time to say goodbye, Naruto would not leave Kurama alone—he still had the entire Nine-Tails in his system backpack!
Kurama's expression faltered.
In front of him were Naruto's innocent look and Kushina's serious gaze.
Should he trust Naruto?
Perhaps he should. Naruto had just trusted him unconditionally.
But if he were sealed, Kurama would feel aggrieved again.
"Xiaojiu, aren't you and Naruto friends?" Kushina advised. "Friends should consider each other."
Kurama chuckled. "This is the last time I trust humans."
Even he couldn't believe it—he had willingly let himself be sealed by humans without resistance.
Under Kushina's gaze, Naruto used the Eight Trigrams Seal on Kurama—an enhanced version.
Kurama immediately felt the immense power and howled, "Relax! I can't even see outside!"
"Okay, okay!" Naruto nodded repeatedly. "It's my fault. But don't worry, Kurama. When the time comes, you'll be free."
Kushina had originally intended to seal the Nine-Tails herself.
Seeing Naruto use the Eight Trigrams Seal, she was relieved.
Kushina had far more Chakra than Minato, so Naruto still had plenty remaining.
She walked over, hugged him, and talked about many things.
Naruto looked at this gentle woman, hesitant to reveal everything he had gone through.
Eventually, Kushina wanted to go out and see the world.
Naruto said guiltily, "Um… Mom… shall we say goodbye first?"
Hearing "Mom" made Naruto feel slightly awkward.
Kushina noticed and asked, "Naruto, are you being bullied? Don't worry—I'll handle it."
…No way. Naruto couldn't seal Kushina in the sealed space, right?
After leaving the sealed space, Kushina used the Transformation Technique to take another form.
When Naruto and Kushina returned to the main group, the ninja students had already gathered.
"Ah~ you were doing a survival exercise?" Kushina said nostalgically. "Do you remember back then…"
She trailed off, lost in memories.
When Iruka saw Naruto, he immediately ran over. "Naruto, why were you running around? Don't you know what just happened? What if there was danger?"
Kushina was relieved to see Iruka's concern.
Iruka also looked at Kushina, noticing her youthful demeanor.
He frowned, thinking she looked familiar—but she definitely wasn't a ninja school student.
"Naruto, where did you find this little girl?" Iruka asked curiously.
Kushina made up a story to explain, but Iruka saw through it.
Naruto and Kushina were then taken to the Hokage's office for investigation.
Along the way, Kushina's expression grew tense.
She noticed the villagers' subtle attitudes toward Naruto.
Unless someone deliberately concealed his identity, their behavior was suspicious.
Could it be Sarutobi Hiruzen?
Thinking of this, Kushina frowned deeper and deeper…
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