Chapter 52: INAZ - 51
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At this point, the Nine-Tails truly acknowledged Kushina's existence.
"Kurama, I know you'll agree to my request, right?" Kushina looked firmly at the Nine-Tails. This time, she directly called the Nine-Tails by its true name. Kurama!
"Sigh, I understand. I won't interfere with his growth," the Nine-Tails sighed, closing its eyes and lying on the ground, letting Naruto play on its head.
"Thank you, Kurama," Kushina's body began to emit a faint glow. Finally, it transformed into a beam of blue light and returned to the seal. Thus, in this space, only Shinji, Naruto, and the Nine-Tails remained. Minato Namikaze and Kushina's chakra remained within the seal, quietly waiting for the next time they could emerge.
"Kurama, I'm taking Naruto out now," Shinji walked into the cage and lifted Naruto off the Nine-Tails' head. Holding him in his arms, Naruto seemed to recognize Shinji's familiar feeling and directly reached out his hands for Shinji to hold him.
"Mmm," the Nine-Tails lay down, closing its eyes, seemingly indifferent to their departure.
"By the way, one more thing. The reason my power recovered so quickly is because someone released some chakra around Naruto. I absorbed most of this chakra," the Nine-Tails suddenly said.
"Chakra? I understand," Shinji turned his head to look at the Nine-Tails, a trace of contemplation appearing deep in his eyes. Then... the intention of the person releasing chakra near Naruto... what exactly was it? Shaking his head, Shinji held Naruto and walked towards the table's location.
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