Chapter 285: Scroll Communication
Meanwhile, the three reached a quieter corner of the bowling alley.
"Okay, Naruto," Jada began, "we just wanted to check on how you're doing after... you know."
"I'm doing great!" he said with a cheerful smile returning to his face. "Really! I feel a lot better, so thanks for worrying about me!"
Alice leaned in, tilting her head curiously. "That's good to hear! But can you really not remember anything from that fight?"
Naruto's brow furrowed as he thought back.
"Honestly, it was just a hard-fought battle. I remember things starting to go black, and then..." His voice trailed off, and a soft nostalgia crept onto his features. "I saw my mom and dad before Marge woke me up."
The two girls looked at one another, sensing the weight of that revelation. It was something they hadn't fully considered—how deeply Naruto's parents connected to his battles affected him.
But why were these things happening now and so early? While Alice knew the likely cause, she understood it was best to keep her mouth shut.
"Wow," she breathed. "Well, then, do you think it's possible for us to talk with Kurama? Maybe he has something to share?"
Naruto liked the idea of her referring to his Tailed Beast as a "he" rather than an "it."
He tilted his head, pondering for a moment. "I guess we can try. But how exactly are ya gonna reach him?"