"Otherwise… this world will truly be in danger."
Moon — Central Sealing Core
Ōtsutsuki Kaguya's gaze instantly turned icy.
"Admiring the Sage of Six Paths?"
"That one named Uzumaki Nagato… you've gone too far."
"When I escape and finish beating that unfilial son Hagoromo—"
"The very first thing I'll do is find you…"
"And use that technique on you—
so you can never escape for all eternity."
Pure Land
[Hashirama: Madara! Not bad—he actually knows the moon was created by the Sage of Six Paths.]
[Madara: Hashirama! What's so surprising about that?
Anyone with a bit of a brain should know.]
[Izuna: Brother, don't say that… otherwise more than half the world has no brain.]
All other Uchihas, including Fugaku, were speechless.
They didn't know either!
They thought it was a myth…
But judging from Madara and Hashirama's casual tone—
the myth seemed real?!
To think the Sage of Six Paths created the moon…
His power was terrifying beyond comprehension.
Shinobi World
"What!? What!? What!?
The moon was created by the Sage of Six Paths!?"
"That giant sphere is basically a miniature moon?!"
"God… just how strong was the Sage?!"
"And Uzumaki Nagato…
actually using the Sage's legendary technique…"
"No wonder Akatsuki is a monster organization!"
"I suddenly pity those idiots who went to rob Nagato of his Shapeshifting Pills…
That's basically suicide!"
Konoha – Chūnin Exam Arena
Every ninja and villager stared at the footage with dread.
"That technique is too strong!"
"Even the Nine-Tails can't break out of a stone sphere that huge!"
"Is this really the end for us?
Not even Nine-Tails Mode can save future Konoha?"
"If Akatsuki really attacks us one day…
are we supposed to just sit and wait to die?"
"Aren't we the strongest village!?
Why can't we beat just one Nagato!?"
The footage continued.
[The scene shifted—into Naruto's inner world.]
[Naruto lay collapsed before the iron gate of the Eight Trigrams Seal.]
[Naruto: "Somebody… anybody… tell me the answer…"]
[Then the Nine-Tails' voice rumbled.]
[Kurama: "Destroy everything.
Destroy all that causes you pain."]
[Naruto lifted his head.
Kurama continued:]
["Give your heart to me completely."]
["I will free you from all suffering."]
[Naruto's clothing tore open, revealing the Uzumaki sealing formula.
A dark void appeared—his "heart" beginning to flow toward Kurama.]
[Outside, Naruto's Nine-Tails chakra had already reached "Eight Tails."]
[Kurama's form had nearly fully materialized—
transforming into the full Nine-Tails.]
[Inside the seal—]
[Kurama whispered temptingly:]
["Yes… that's it."]
["Come closer.
Tear off that seal tag on the gate…"]
Inside the Shinigami's belly
Kushina exploded.
"KURAMA!!! HOW DARE YOU!!!"
"Minato! What do we do!?
We can't let Naruto tear that tag off!"
Minato calmly said:
"Kushina… relax.
That's the future. And besides—"
Kushina cut him off, roaring:
"Kurama you bastard!
If I ever get out of here, I'll rip out your fur
and tear your face to shreds!"
Minato sweat-dropped.
"Kushina… that's actually way worse than killing him…"
Kushina:
"He deserves it!!!
How dare he tempt our Naruto!!!"
Minato thought silently:
Women are truly terrifying…
But Kurama really does need a beating.
Konoha – Chūnin Exam Arena
Naruto shouted at the projection:
"Hey! Future me—DON'T PULL THAT SEAL!!"
"Don't listen to him! Don't do it!!"
He didn't know what would happen if he tore it off—
but something disastrous, for sure.
Sakura grabbed Naruto by the collar and shook him violently.
"Naruto! Wake up!
You MUSTN'T tear it off!"
Naruto:
"Sakura stop shaking me!
That's FUTURE ME!
Telling me NOW is useless!!"
Hinata whispered softly:
"S-Sakura… let go of Naruto…
H-he's… h-he's…"
Mine…
—but she couldn't say it out loud.
Spectator Stands
Ayame worriedly tugged at Teuchi's sleeve.
"Dad… Naruto won't be in danger, right?"
Teuchi smiled warmly.
"Don't worry.
Even though it's the future…
I don't think Naruto will be harmed."
Ayame: "Really?
But how will he escape?"
Teuchi:
"His father will come save him."
Ayame: "Naruto's father?
Come to think of it…
I've never known who his parents are."
Teuchi smiled mysteriously.
"You'll find out soon."
Honestly, Teuchi was excited.
He was eager to see everyone's reactions when they learned—
Naruto is the son of the Fourth Hokage.
Pure Land
[Hashirama: Naruto, you're the hope of Konoha!
Don't give in to the Nine-Tails!]
[Madara: Hah! Not everyone can control the Nine-Tails.
Isn't that right, Hashirama?]
[Hashirama: Madara! For once I agree!
Not just anyone can tame Kurama…
I believe Naruto will succeed!]
Madara's expression darkened.
Comparing Naruto… to ME?
Hashirama, what nonsense is that!?
His mood soured instantly.
The footage continued.
[Just as Naruto was about to tear off the seal tag—]
[A flash of yellow appeared.]
[Someone grabbed Naruto and pulled him away in time.]
The entire shinobi world was stunned.
"Who… who is that?!
He looks familiar!"
"You idiot!
Can't you see the Hokage cloak!?"
"That's—
THE YELLOW FLASH OF KONOHA!?"
"Why did the Fourth Hokage suddenly appear!?
Isn't he DEAD!?"
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