["The ruins of the Land of Whirlpools have been found."]
["Send the intelligence back."]
["We'll scout along the coast first."]
[Zabuza said without looking back.]
[Then he leaped down, not traveling with the ship but clearing the way ahead of it.]
[Haku looked at Zabuza's back, his gaze softening.]
[Then he nodded and raised his hand.]
[A crisp cry came from above.]
[Whoosh—]
[Soon, the Messenger Eagle circling above the ship landed on Haku's hand.]
[Haku tied a scroll to its leg.]
["Go, deliver this into Lady Izumi's hands."]
[...]
Mei Terumī: "Found it so quickly?"
Mabui: "Even if it hasn't been found yet, it won't be long."
Mabui: "Senior Kushina is still in Black-framed Naruto-kun's Sealing Space."
Senju Hashirama: Sigh... The people are suffering. Back then... was I really wrong?
Senju Tobirama: "Big brother..."
Uchiha Izuna: Humph!
Uchiha Izuna: You're not doing a very good job as a younger brother!
Senju Tobirama: "Fine, I don't want to argue with you right now. You're right, everything you say is right."
Uchiha Izuna: ... ["Naruto~!"]
[Inside the Sealing Space, Kushina once again let Naruto experience suffocating love.]
[The Great Fox curled his lip and said nothing.]
[Beside the mother and son, Minato Namikaze stood quietly.]
[Looking at them, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, and his gaze softened significantly.]
["Mama will make it up to you."]
[Having existed for so long without dissipating.]
[Kushina was no fool; she naturally realized this likely had something to do with her dear son.]
[After a moment, Kushina finally let go of her embrace, but she was still reluctant to release him completely.]
[She cupped Naruto's face and began inspecting him.]
["You've gotten a bit thinner... Naruto, promise Mama, don't do it too frequently... You're not fully grown yet."]
[Kushina said with some heartache.]
[Naruto: "..."]
[He didn't want to discuss this topic with Kushina.]
[Scoff—]
[The Great Fox gave a cold laugh, crossed his arms, and curled his lip, saying, "That won't do. To revive the Uzumaki Clan, one must start daily."]
[Hearing this, Kushina's expression changed slightly, and she looked at Naruto with extreme seriousness.]
["Nine-Tailed... is what you're saying true?"]
["Why would I lie to you?" the Great Fox said, somewhat annoyed.]
[He had said it several times, but Kushina just wouldn't believe it.]
[Kushina ignored him.]
[Minato Namikaze turned back and glanced at him.]
["Look again and I'll blast your eyes out!"]
[It was normal for the Great Fox to be a bit submissive when facing Kushina.]
[But when facing this Eternal Belt Sister, he would absolutely not be polite.]
["You better think hard for This Fox on how to return This Fox's other half!"]
["This isn't a negotiation; it's a notification!"]
[The Great Fox was incredibly arrogant.]
[Yet, Minato Namikaze still revealed a smile.]
["It is time to start preparing. Naruto can now easily bear your complete form."]
["It's just that... the Reaper Death Seal isn't that easy to break."]
[Hmm?]
[The Great Fox glanced at him suspiciously.]
[And said nothing.]
[This Eternal Belt Sister is a bit strange. Whatever, it doesn't matter how he is; it's none of This Fox's business, as long as he can get things done.]
[Thinking this, the Great Fox looked at Naruto again.]
["It's ready, very stable now. Let's practice with the Eternal Belt Sister first."]
[Naruto nodded, then looked at Kushina and said, "Mama, are you guys ready?"]
[Seeing Naruto's reluctance to continue the previous topic... he also indirectly admitted to the idea of reviving the Uzumaki Clan.]
[Kushina sighed silently.]
[Silly child, this task... isn't as simple as you think.]
[However, on second thought, Kushina felt incredibly gratified.]
[As expected of her, Kushina's, child.]
['Right, the Nine-Tailed said to prioritize quality first and not worry about quantity...']
['Hmm... very good, that is indeed a good way!']
[In an instant.]
[Kushina's thoughts became clear.]
[She had been a bit huffy before, but now, if she were to see Kurenai Yuhi and the other two girls through Naruto's eyes again, she might even break into a smile.]
['Quality... those three children... they grew up so fast in the blink of an eye.']
['That girl Anko... yeah, she can definitely give birth to a big, healthy boy.']
['Kurenai looks like she would give birth to a girl.']
['Yūgao... hard to say.']
['...']
[In just a few seconds, countless thoughts flashed through Kushina's mind.]
[This time, even Naruto didn't know what she was thinking.]
[After a moment, Kushina seemed to have thought of something and nodded to herself.]
["Good, it's decided then!"]
[Having said that, Kushina looked at Naruto.]
["Naruto, I'm ready, you can start now."]
[Naruto nodded slightly.]
[Just as he was about to turn around, Minato Namikaze consciously stepped forward.]
["Let Papa go first."]
[Naruto didn't respond but looked at the Great Fox instead.]
[The Great Fox nodded and said, "Alright, you can start."]
[With that, the Great Fox extended a claw.]
[Tap—]
[School.]
[Then Naruto looked at Minato Namikaze and raised his hand.]
[Minato Namikaze revealed a gentle smile and raised his hand.]
[Tap—]
[School.]
[Buzz—]
[In the next instant, golden Chakra appeared on Naruto's body surface.]
[Then it surged toward Minato Namikaze.]
[In a flash, a Golden Chakra Cloak also appeared on Minato Namikaze's body.]
[Naruto narrowed his eyes slightly.]
[The Great Fox also pulled back his smile.]
[Kushina didn't pay much attention.]
[Because she believed her child would definitely succeed.]
[Soon, the Great Fox withdrew his claw.]
[Naruto used his free hand to form several seals.]
[Inner Four Symbols Seal.]
[Zzz—]
[Before long, the Four Symbols Seal Formula appeared on Minato Namikaze's abdomen.]
[Immediately after, the Golden Chakra Cloak covering Minato Namikaze's body rapidly surged into the Four Symbols Seal Formula.]
[It's done.]
[As expected.]
[But the most critical part wasn't this.]
[Real world.]
[Naruto sat cross-legged on the ground, eyes tightly shut.]
[After a moment, he suddenly opened his eyes.]
[Forming a seal with one hand.]
[Poof—]
[Shadow Clone Jutsu.]
[The moment he split off a Shadow Clone, Naruto immediately reached out toward it.]
[The Shadow Clone had also prepared long ago; the moment it appeared, it performed School with the main body.]
[Buzz—]
[School.]
[Both the main body and the Shadow Clone's body surfaces were covered in a Golden Chakra Cloak.]
[At the same time, inside the Sealing Space, Minato Namikaze's figure turned into a golden light and rapidly disappeared.]
["Permanent Transformation Jutsu!"]
[Naruto shouted in a low voice, reminding Minato Namikaze.]
[In the real world, the Shadow Clone formed a seal with one hand—the seal for the Transformation Jutsu.]
[Zzz—]
[The Shadow Clone's abdomen also showed the Four Symbols Seal Formula.]
[Naruto frowned, looking at the Shadow Clone in front of him.]
[After actively cutting the connection, he waited patiently.]
[Then, he saw the Shadow Clone changing at a speed visible to the naked eye...]