So, Black-Framed Naruto will approve as well, right?
After all, even Uchiha Madara acknowledged that content.
Underneath Kannabi Bridge.
In the underground base, Black Zetsu stared at the black-framed large screen with a face full of unease.
Looking at Black-Framed Naruto, it still felt a sliver of hope ignite.
In contrast, Uchiha Obito appeared much calmer.
Just as Nagato said—how can anyone truly value peace without having tasted pain?
Likewise, many in the Ninja World began to anticipate what would come next.
It was the most mysterious shrine of the mighty Uchiha Clan, after all.
What lay inside was truly anyone's guess.
"Mm, I understand. I'll get it done~!"
Izumi lifted her little fist, confidence written all over her face.
"This is the perfect chance to recover properly while we're at it."
Naruto recounted everything that had happened on the Land of Waves trip.
The more she listened, the more this half-grown boy before her seemed to put her at ease.
"Right… that School…"
Izumi tilted her snow-white neck, meeting his eyes.
Naruto's lips curved slightly.
"Let's go."
With permission granted, Izumi's eyes lit up.
Then, in the blink of an eye,
her dark pupils turned crimson.
A Three-Tomoe Sharingan in each eye.
Buzz——
In the next instant,
she slipped into the Sealing Space without the slightest resistance.
Izumi froze on the spot.
The first thing that greeted her was the massive Sealing Gate.
Behind it, the Great Fox's colossal form made her heart tremble.
This is… the Nine-Tailed?!
The Tailed Beast sealed inside Naruto—the very same from the Nine-Tails Rampage…
Izumi shook her head, suddenly recalling unpleasant memories.
"Amazing!" She drew a deep breath. "Great Fox, hello~!"
Her grip on Naruto's hand tightened in fear, yet she still forced herself to greet the Great Fox.
"Hmph," the Great Fox snorted, ignoring her completely.
Izumi didn't mind in the least.
Instead, the corners of her mouth lifted.
It was obvious Naruto shared a good relationship with it.
Otherwise, he couldn't have predicted its reaction and response so accurately.
Then Izumi lowered her gaze.
She saw several Shadow Clones of Naruto sitting cross-legged like ascetics in front of the Sealing Gate.
During this period, Izumi had often meditated to train her spiritual strength.
At a glance she could tell those clones were cultivating their mental energy.
This was a meditation method unique to Naruto—others could only envy it.
Even other Jinchuriki could attempt it, but the results would be poor and could easily damage their psyche.
Nii Yugito: "Exactly. When I first saw Black-Framed Naruto's training method, I tried it myself—didn't work out well."
Uzumaki Mito: "Physique matters; so does mastery of Sealing Jutsu."
Senju Tobirama: "Indeed, Black-framed Naruto-kun's advantages aren't something just anyone can match."
Orochimaru: "Two Four Symbols Seals—an Eight Trigrams Seal."
Orochimaru: "And it was personally designed by Minato."
Kurama (Yang): "Hmph! The main reason is that the me in the black frame world was duped!"
They didn't linger inside the Sealing Space for long.
Naruto worried Izumi might be affected.
Seeing his concern, Izumi obediently complied.
"Then, Great Fox, I'm heading out~!"
She even waved at the Great Fox as she spoke.
The Great Fox's ears twitched, offering no reply.
Buzz——
In the next instant,
both Naruto and Izumi vanished.
Quiet returned to the Sealing Space.
The Great Fox glanced back at the Shadow Clones.
After confirming everything was fine, it pulled a little notebook from its chest.
"That was close—almost got exposed."
…
After a cozy dinner with Wife Izumi, it was time for serious business.
Izumi was brimming with anticipation.
"We might need the Mangekyo Sharingan."
Holding her small hand, Naruto vanished with her on the spot.
On the way to the Uchiha Clan Compound,
Naruto reminded her again: "Izumi, your current spiritual strength isn't very strong; limit how long you use the Mangekyo each day."
"Once it's overused, the drain becomes permanent."
"Fixing it isn't impossible, but it's troublesome and risky."
"Mm, I know." She couldn't suppress the smile curling her lips.
The fervent heart of the boy before her had long since melted her.
Naruto shook his head with a chuckle. "Be serious; this is important."
"I am serious. Whatever you say, I'll listen."
Uh…
Fine.
Naruto let the topic drop.
"There'll probably be Anbu or Root Organization Ninja patrolling the Uchiha Clan Compound."
"After all, the Uchiha still have people left."
"Uchiha Obito," Izumi narrowed her eyes slightly.
A cold gleam flashed in her gaze,
but she quickly reined it in.
"By the way, Naruto."
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar Uchiha Clan Compound ahead,
she said softly, "I seem to have stumbled upon something incredible."
"Oh?" Naruto blinked. Something incredible?
"Mm!"
"The Mangekyo Sharingan appears to hold quite a few secrets."
"The left and right eye's ocular power can be linked or independent."
"But… once both eyes release their power simultaneously,"
"it puts an enormous burden on the body."
Naruto's brows knitted together.
He looked at her in concern.
"How many times did you try?"
At his question, the tension on her face vanished instantly.
Sticking out her tongue playfully, she cooed, "Just a few times… don't worry, it's still within tolerance."
"I absolutely, positively won't shorten the Mangekyo's lifespan."
"I don't want to go blind so soon—then I wouldn't be able to see you anymore."
Saying that, her cheeks flushed, yet she gazed at Naruto with utter seriousness.
Fine.
What else could Naruto do?
After all these years of care, Izumi knew him well.
She knew exactly what to say so he couldn't stay mad.
Inside the Sealing Space, the Great Fox snorted.
This Fox understands too!
Damned Uchiha—have they discovered the Mangekyo's abilities?!
Pfft~
Seeing Naruto truly couldn't stay angry, Izumi was delighted.
She still reported her findings promptly.
"When the left and right eyes release their power together,"
"while the body suffers great strain, a new Mangekyo ability is born."
"It's strange—I don't understand it, nor had I heard of it before…"
"But once that new power appeared, strange memories surfaced in my mind."
"Perhaps they're memories sealed in the bloodline, already there to begin with," Naruto mused.