Not long after, Kushina came bouncing back.
"Minato, Minato, I have good news to tell you." As soon as she returned, Kushina happily ran towards Minato and gave him a big hug.
"What makes you so happy?" Minato scraped her little nose and spoke dotingly.
"Kurama! Kurama finally agreed to talk to me," Kushina said excitedly while hanging onto Minato.
Minato was startled internally upon hearing this. Kurama? Isn't that the Nine-Tails' name? It seems after so many years of effort, that tsundere fox has finally accepted Kushina's friendship.
"Oh right, you probably don't know who Kurama is. Let me tell you, the Nine-Tails' name is Kurama. It turns out Tailed Beasts have names."
Thinking Minato didn't know, Kushina explained excitedly.
"I didn't expect the Nine-Tails to have a name. That's incredible," Mikoto said in surprise.
As for Minato, he had known the Nine-Tails' name for a long time, so he didn't feel very surprised.
"Let's go, let's go outside. Let's not stay indoors." Minato had a thought, recalling an idea he'd always had. Without hesitation, he took Kushina and Mikoto directly to the wild.
"Since Kurama has become friends with you, as friends, we shouldn't keep him locked up," Minato suggested to Kushina after arriving at the training ground.
"That's right. I'll open the Four Symbols Seal and let Kurama out." Kushina nodded in realization, then sank her consciousness into her spiritual space.
She saw Kurama locked behind an iron gate. Kushina stepped forward and tore off the seal, then pressed her hand on her stomach and turned it. The locked gate opened.
"Kurama, you're free. If Minato hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten. You can't keep a friend locked up." Kushina looked at Kurama with a grin and an apologetic expression.
"Aren't you afraid I'm lying to you? Believing me so simply and letting me out." Kurama continued to lie there, showing no joy at the seal being lifted, his expression very calm.
"No way. I trust you very much, Kurama. Friends should trust each other." Kushina tilted her head and thought for a moment, then looked at Kurama firmly.
"Oops, I can't chat anymore. Minato is waiting for me outside." Kushina suddenly remembered and hurriedly exited the spiritual space.
"As expected, that girl cares about Minato the most." Kurama's mouth twitched, but then he revealed a happy smile. Even though the seal was undone, he had no intention of going out right now.
He had gotten used to staying inside Kushina these past few years. If he left this guy's chatter, he might not be used to it.
As expected of a tsundere fox, even his thoughts were so unique.
...
After Kushina's consciousness returned to the outside world, she immediately said to Minato:
"I've unlocked the seal. Now Kurama can come out anytime. It's just that the guy might have gotten lazy from sleeping too much and doesn't want to come out."
"To what extent can you go now? Can you undergo Tailed Beast Transformation or use other modes?" Minato asked Kushina curiously.
"I don't know either. Let me try." Kushina closed her eyes as she spoke.
"Kurama, lend me your chakra." Kushina called out to Kurama deep inside.
"Take it." Kurama didn't care about that bit of chakra and casually tossed out a large mass of blue chakra that merged into Kushina's body.
"Swish."
After the Nine-Tails' chakra merged with Kushina, her appearance instantly changed.
Her whole body became glittering and golden. Her long golden hair fluttered in the wind, and some black markings appeared on her body, especially around the collarbone area where six black magatama appeared.
As Kushina activated the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, the surrounding trees began to grow wildly.
"Using Kurama's power turns me into this." Kushina stood there looking left and right, stunned by her own appearance.
"So amazing. Your chakra can affect the growth of surrounding trees. It's truly full of vitality." Mikoto looked at Kushina with admiration.
"How long can you maintain this state?" Minato asked the key question.
"My current strength is too weak, so I can't maintain this form for too long, probably only half an hour. Most importantly, I can't use Tailed Beast Transformation for too long either." Kushina said dejectedly.
"That's already quite good. With the Nine-Tails' help, I can be at ease regarding your safety." Minato laughed and used the Eye of Insight to check Kushina's strength.
Name: Uzumaki Kushina
Age: 12
Strength: Elite Chūnin
Ninjutsu: Various Sealing Jutsu, Rasengan, Great Ball Rasengan, Shadow Clone Jutsu.
Summoning Jutsu: Mount Myōboku Toad
Comprehensive Strength: Tokubetsu Jōnin
State 1: Nine-Tails Chakra Mode (In this state, Elite Jōnin strength)
State 2: Nine-Tails Tailed Beast Transformation (In this state, Entry-level Kage strength)
As expected of the biggest cheat in the early stages. Just with the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, Kushina could fight an Elite Jōnin with her Elite Chūnin strength.
Especially the complete Tailed Beast Transformation state, possessing Entry-level Kage strength. This leap was massive.
But Minato wasn't envious. Why envy his own wife?
"See if you can condense a Tailed Beast Ball in this state. Just like condensing a Rasengan, condense the Nine-Tails' chakra into a Tailed Beast Ball."
Since Kushina could use Kurama's power, Minato naturally wanted to help her explore it.
"I'll try."
Hearing this, Kushina extended a hand and began condensing a Tailed Beast Ball.
A small black chakra sphere first appeared between Kushina's hands, and then the black chakra sphere began to slowly grow larger.
However, since it was Kushina's first time condensing a Tailed Beast Ball, once the volume got a bit bigger, the Tailed Beast Ball shattered directly, declaring the attack a complete failure.
"Don't rush. Take it slow. After all, it's your first time using this skill. Imagine the appearance of the Rasengan."
Minato encouraged Kushina from the side while teaching her the method.
Fortunately, Kushina had learned the Rasengan before, so it was convenient for Minato to explain.
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