Hokage’s House, Hyuga District, Konohagakure
"I'm ho!" Naruto announced his arrival as he slipped off his shinobi sandals and carefully placed them on the shoe rack.
In the past, living alone, Naruto paid little attention to such details as properly organizing his footwear. He hadn't even realized it was sothing to consider. However, since moving into Kuroto's house, he had to adapt to many new habits. Occasionally, he intentionally neglected such chores just to provoke Yui and enjoy her scolding. There's a certain comfort in being reprimanded when there's soone to care about you.
With a smile on his face, Naruto caught a whiff of a sweet aroma wafting from the kitchen. Unable to resist, he made his way toward the source and inquired, "It slls amazing, Yui-nii-san. Are you preparing a feast?"
Without turning her back, Yui spoke, "Naruto-kun, welco back. Dinner is almost ready, and yes, I've prepared sothing like a feast since tomorrow is your graduation. Quickly wash your hands and freshen up for dinner, okay?"
"Really, you're the best, Yui-nii-san!" exclaid Naruto excitedly as he hurried to his room.
Just as he was about to leave, Yui interjected hastily, "Also, inform your Sensei that dinner is almost ready. He's in his study."
"You got it!" Naruto's voice echoed from a distance.
…
A while later, the three of them gathered around the dinner table with a hotpot placed at the center. Naruto couldn't help but salivate at the sight of the delicious dishes neatly arranged before him, his stomach growled in anticipation.
While Yui served rice and lentils in a bowl, Kuroto turned to Naruto and inquired, "So, Naruto... how did your date go?"
Naruto grinned in response, "It was fun…"
Kuroto blinked suspiciously and pressed further, "Where did you and Hinata go? What kind of things did the two of you do?"
Yui also looked at Naruto with curiosity, she was interested to know the details of their first date as she recognized this as excellent material for teasing Hinata when Naruto was not around.
"Oh... we went to the waterfall behind the Nara Forests and did so Chakra Controlling training exercises to improve my Chakra Control... Hinata is really good at controlling her Chakra, I didn't know that!" Naruto replied enthusiastically.
"All Hyugas are very proficient in Chakra control..." Kuroto responded before quickly changing the subject, "Anyway, Chakra Control Exercise, okay... and what else?"
Naruto tilted his head in confusion, folding his arms as he recounted, "Well, we did so fishing too... but for so reason, Hinata did not want to use Chakra for that, so we had to rely solely on our basic skills. It was fun. Then we ate the fish we caught after grilling them, and also the sandwiches that Hinata had brought with her... oh, and we also talked a bit about Ran, but she didn't speak much since she hadn’t eaten much of the Ran, I must take her to Ichiraku Ran so day when I have ti, she would definitely love the Ran!"
"Well, that's a good start, I guess," muttered Yui as she placed the rice bowl in front of Naruto.
"Hmm..." Kuroto nodded knowingly. He knew all too well that Naruto didn’t understand the concepts of loving a girl and being attracted to a mber of the opposite sex, at the sa ti, Hinata's shyness hindered her ability to express herself openly. It would likely take nurous interactions for both of them to unravel their feelings and beco comfortable with each other romantically.
Not caring about the children’s private affairs, Kuroto changed the topic and talked about so other stuff.
The remainder of the dinner passed in warmth, with Naruto occasionally sharing instances that made Kuroto laugh and elicited smiles from Yui.
Given that Chakra is a blend of physical and spiritual energy, ninjas who expend a lot of Chakra naturally develop hearty appetites. Naruto, being an Uzumaki, possessed an especially robust appetite. Furthermore, after dedicating the entire day to practicing Chakra Control, he found himself thoroughly exhausted and ravenous.
Although not on the scale of Naruto's, Kuroto's appetite was considerable, prompting him to partake heartily in the al. Yui rested her chin on her hand, smiling as she observed Kuroto and Naruto finishing their food. Afterward, she tidied up the table and proceeded to wash the dishes, while Kuroto escorted Naruto to his study.
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Kuroto’s Study
Sitting across from Kuroto, Naruto glanced around the study, noticing nurous scrolls neatly arranged on shelves. However, he knew he didn't have permission to peruse them.
anwhile, Kuroto pondered to himself. ‘Naruto had already mastered several jutsu, including the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, Rasengan, Transformation Jutsu, Sexy Jutsu, and Harem Jutsu, among others. While this repertoire might seem limited, it sufficed for Naruto's needs. He only required variations and refinents of these techniques.’
Naruto only mastered the basic Rasengan over seven months, despite using the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu for training, because Kuroto aid to establish a strong foundation for Naruto's future developnt, particularly in understanding Chakra Shape Transformation.
The Rasengan represents the pinnacle of Shape Transformation, but there are crucial interdiate steps that Naruto lacked awareness of until seven months ago. Therefore, Kuroto guided Naruto from the fundantal grasp of Chakra to the apex of Shape Transformation, without relying on the Rasengan training thod employed in Canon. Consequently, Naruto's Chakra manipulation extends beyond rely creating a swirling sphere; he can now shape his Chakra into various other forms.
In mastering a Jutsu, simply learning is less important, while comprehending and internalizing the process really matters. Understanding the underlying chanics facilitates mastery and simplifies subsequent steps.
Throughout this process, Naruto has certainly matured a lot.
Aside from Rasengan and Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, if Kuroto were to include the 'Summoning Jutsu' and 'Senjutsu' to Naruto's repertoire his current strength would be comndable. However, there’s a larger issue: while Naruto's abilities might stand out among his peers, on a broader scale, he remains relatively weak.
Thinking on his previous conversation with Obito, Kuroto understands that Akatsuki will likely resu their activities in the coming months. In response, he feels a pressing need to ensure Naruto's growth to a level where he can defend himself effectively in worst-case scenarios.
Observing Kuroto lost in thought, Naruto also realized that sothing his worrying him, and inquired, "Kuroto-Sensei, what's on your mind?"
Shaken from his reverie, Kuroto thought, ‘There’s only one thing to do for imdiate protection’ and gestured to Naruto, "Co here..."
Confused, Naruto approached Kuroto and stood before him. Kuroto gently placed his hand on Naruto’s forehead and instructed, “Close your eyes and relax.”
Following Kuroto’s guidance, Naruto shut his eyes, and suddenly, his consciousness was enveloped as Kuroto entered his plane of consciousness.
‘It’s a little different from the canon…’ thought Kuroto as he looked around Naruto’s place of consciousness. It was like an underground sewer network with dark passages, multiple water pipes, and various light sources. The difference is that the plane of consciousness is far brighter than it used to be in the canon.
Having entered the planes of consciousness of multiple individuals before, including Yui, Gaara, Shisui, Itachi, Shinichi, and Karin, Kuroto possessed the ability to perceive and comprehend a person's emotions by observing their inner realm.
The brightness of one's plane of consciousness serves as a reflection of their emotional state, with a brighter plane symbolizing happiness and cheer, while a dimr one signifies loneliness and darkness. For instance, Yui's inner realm manifests as a sunlit flowerbed, indicative of her contentnt, whereas Gaara's initial plane of consciousness appeared as a dark cave, reflecting his emotional turmoil at the ti.
Naruto's inner world, once dim and somber, has gradually brightened, signaling a shift away from loneliness and sadness.
Upon recognizing this transformation, Kuroto redirected his focus from the alleys to a distant source of gloomy Chakra. Following the trail, he soon found himself standing before the imnse cells containing and suppressing the Nine-Tails.
"Is this the Nine-Tails?" Kuroto murmured, studying the colossal creature with its fiery orange fur and nine tails confined within the cell.
Though not his first encounter with a tailed beast, seeing the Nine-Tails for the first ti in person was a striking experience for Kuroto. Looking at the nine-tails, Kuroto thought, ‘It’s exactly as I rembered from the Ani… moreover, the Chakra of the nine-tails is really quite overbearing and negative, huh?’
As Kuroto observed the imprisoned creature, the Nine-Tails sensed his presence and opened its eyes. Upon spotting Kuroto's Hokage Haori, the Nine-Tails erupted in anger, smacking its tallic confines. "Damn you, Hokage!" it roared. Of all the individuals the Nine-Tails despises, aside from Uchiha Madara, the Hokages rank high on its list of animosity.
Unfazed by the Nine-Tails' display of aggression, Kuroto remained composed. "I am aware that the sealing techniques of the Yondai Hokage-sama do not entirely restrain you," he stated calmly. "To so extent, you can influence Naruto and perceive what he sees, thus you should know my identity."
With a cold snort, the Nine-Tails addressed Kuroto, "Godai Hokage, Hyuga Kuroto!"
Kuroto nodded in agreent. "Correct," he said, getting straight to the point. "The Akatsuki Organization already possesses the Two-Tails, the Four-Tails, the Five-Tails, the Six-Tails, and the Eight-Tails. According to my sources, they are planning to capture the remaining Jinchuriki, which ans Naruto and you are also on their list of next targets."
Upon hearing Kuroto's words, the Nine-Tails remained nonchalant. However, its ears perked up, indicating its interest in what Kuroto would say next.
Kuroto smiled lightly and continued, "By now, you should be aware of Akatsuki’s purpose. They aim to capture all the Nine Tailed Beasts and revive the Ten-Tails. If the Ten-Tails were to return, the entire world would face devastation. This should be clearer to you. Although I do not agree with the Sage of Six Paths' thod of scattering the Ten-Tails' chakra into the nine-tailed beasts, who do not even have the power to protect themselves, since he has done so, there’s nothing I can do about it for now."
Upon hearing Kuroto ntion the Sage of Six Paths, the Nine-Tails was visibly moved.
Kuroto added, "Being controlled by Uchiha Madara against your will, then sealed inside Uzumaki Mito-sama, later transferred into Uzumaki Kushina-sama, after that once again being controlled by the Sharingan by that masked man, then being divided into two halves by Yondai Hokage-sama and sealed inside Naruto... I know you haven’t been treated fairly, and you have too much hatred in your heart for humankind, but Naruto is an innocent boy. In fact, because of your existence being sealed inside him, he was treated unfairly by the world. You should be very clear about that too."
The Nine-Tails snorted, "Huh? So? What do I care how the brat is treated!?"
Kuroto nodded, "Indeed, it has nothing to do with you, however, since you are sealed inside him, his life and death do concern you since his death also ans your death.” Then added, after a pause, “And although I cannot understand or feel your pain or suffering, I can improve your treatnt."
The Nine-Tails was surprised for a mont, then sneered, "Just you can do such a thing?"
If it was the Shodai Hokage who was able to hold it with a single arm of that humongous wooden statue, Nine-tail might believe, but other Hokage? Nine-Tails scorned them. Although Yondai Hokage was also troubleso as he managed to divide it into two halves, but that’s just division, not anything else... As for Nidai Hokage and Sandai Hokage? They are not even worth paying attention to, let alone Godai Hokage.
Although the Nine-Tail doesn’t know much about the Godai Hokage Hyuga Kuroto, it doubts that Kuroto has such an ability. Anyone who is not Senju Hashirama or Uchiha Madara doesn’t have such an ability.
Just as Nine-Tails sneered, a sapphire blue chakra enveloped Kuroto, and eight Truth-Seeking Orbs appeared behind his back. Floating on a higher level than the Nine-Tails, Kuroto looked down on the fox and asked, word by word, "Do you still have the sa doubt?"
Looking at the pair of royal blue eyes shining like stars in Kuroto’s eye sockets, as well as the gentle yet incomparably powerful chakra enveloping him along with the eight Truth-Seeking Orbs floating behind him, Nine-Tails was stunned. "You... you are...!"
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