Is this the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode from the original story?
Naruto felt the power coursing through him and couldn't help but nod in approval.
This strength was truly remarkable.
Kurama, who had been watching from the side, had intended to just observe—but seeing this, his jaw dropped.
The other two Nine-Tails crouched on Kurama's shoulders, also staring in shock.
All three Tailed Beasts were stunned.
"Naruto? How could you…"
Kurama looked at Naruto, disbelief in his eyes.
"Why aren't you affected by the malice?"
Naruto explained calmly:
"Kurama, you said that to resist the evil thoughts in Tailed Beast chakra, one must recognize their true heart.
And to truly understand your nature, you must go to the Falls of Truth.
But if… if I simply live according to my heart, then wouldn't that mean I don't need to go to the Falls?"
Kurama's eyes widened.
"There are still people who can do something like that??"
"No…" Kurama continued, stunned.
"If you live by your heart, yet you were rejected by the villagers as a child, why don't you harbor any hatred? That's… impossible!"
Of course, it wasn't normal—but Naruto had a simple explanation:
"Kurama, remember when Sarutobi Hiruzen hit you with a ninja tool? Do you hate the tool… or do you hate Hiruzen?"
Kurama was speechless.
"This isn't a concept I can easily explain," he said, rubbing his temples.
"The ninja tool has no life, but the villagers who rejected you… they do."
Naruto shook his head.
"It doesn't matter. I just need to settle accounts with Danzo and that guy."
Kurama fell silent for a moment, then felt a twinge of fear.
This Naruto…
too rational.
Meanwhile, Orochimaru had planted the curse seal on Sasuke.
Later, he witnessed the battle between Naruto and Shukaku.
For the first time, Orochimaru realized that his plan to collapse Konoha could not succeed.
At this time, Konoha's combat power was comparable to Super Kage-level.
In Orochimaru's eyes, Naruto was someone completely devoted to the Will of Fire.
He would fight to protect the Third Hokage without hesitation.
Thus, Orochimaru abandoned his plan to destroy Konoha.
Sasuke remained in Konoha, staying close to Naruto.
At the same time, Orochimaru noticed that the curse seal he had placed on Sasuke had been sealed by another force.
His plan to seduce Sasuke with his power and gain his body was clearly no longer feasible.
Yet Orochimaru's desire for Uchiha bodies remained.
Since Sasuke was unavailable, Orochimaru adjusted his plan.
Through his intelligence network, he found Uchiha Itachi and arranged a meeting in the desert.
A figure appeared before Kisame and Itachi.
"Yo?" Kisame casually reached for Samehada, smirking.
"Didn't expect to meet an old acquaintance~"
Orochimaru ignored Kisame, fixing his snake-like gaze on Itachi.
"Do you really think your plan will succeed?"
Itachi frowned.
"What are you talking about?"
Orochimaru chuckled.
"You know, Itachi, the true leader of the Akatsuki isn't the so-called Rinnegan at all.
As the owner of the Mangekyō, you understand that, don't you?"
Itachi said nothing—but Orochimaru was right.
Kisame's expression turned serious.
Orochimaru continued,
"I know your plan, Itachi.
But it will face resistance… and that resistance is someone even stronger than the Rinnegan.
If you want to pave the way for your brother, you must eliminate that person. Otherwise, even if Sasuke grows stronger, he won't be able to defeat him."
Itachi replied coldly:
"This has nothing to do with you."
He had his own plan.
Orochimaru's expression, however, revealed a knowing look.
"Itachi, you also know there's a chance your plan might fail.
You don't want to see your brother killed and his eyes gouged out, do you?"
At the mention of Sasuke, Itachi's eyes darkened with murderous intent.
Seeing him about to explode, Orochimaru quickly interjected:
"Itachi, I have a proposal that benefits both of us. What do you think?"
Kisame hesitated.
"Uh… guys, maybe we shouldn't be discussing this in front of me?"
Before he could finish, he saw a blood-red moon… and lost consciousness.
Orochimaru laughed.
"Itachi cast an illusion on him. Now we can talk freely."
"What kind of proposal?" Itachi asked, straight to the point.
Orochimaru wasted no time.
"I can help you recover your body and restore your strength to its peak… in exchange for some of your flesh and blood.
Don't worry, it's not for evil purposes, just to create perfect Uchiha clones."
The Third Chūnin Exam began.
Since Orochimaru had abandoned the plan to destroy Konoha, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa remained alive and had lost contact with Orochimaru.
Rasa contacted Baki, who reported that the plan had been abandoned.
Rasa then traveled to Konoha to observe the Chūnin Exams.
However, there were minor incidents at the exam site.
Some candidates protested loudly:
"Why do we have to compete with him?!"
"Can't we just let him advance?"
"A ninja of his level shouldn't even be taking the Chūnin Exam!"
"Konoha wants to kill us all?"
All of these complaints were directed at Naruto, standing in the middle of the group.
Not long ago, this blond ninja had fought a Tailed Beast.
And now… he was taking the Chūnin Exam with them?
The examiners were at a loss, so they turned to Sarutobi Hiruzen and Rasa for guidance.
In the end, both Kage agreed: Naruto would automatically be promoted to Chūnin.
Naruto had completed the systematic task of taking the Chūnin Exam, saving himself time.
He had no intention of playing "ninja games" with the others.
Later, Naruto lingered at the exam site, watching the excitement build.
Suddenly, an Anbu appeared, saying that Sarutobi Hiruzen and Rasa wished to see him.
Naruto had questions for the Third Hokage, so he followed without hesitation.
Before the Kage could speak, Naruto asked first:
"Third Hokage-sama, have you ever heard of Uzumaki Karin?"
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