[In the image, a dense forest is being destroyed by a massive, strange beast.
Broken giant trees and splashing dust are everywhere.
The massive beast is crimson all over, its nine long tails blotting out the sun. It has a hideous face and breathes out a foul stench.
Eight thick chains emerge from Uzumaki Kushina's back, tightly binding the Nine-Tailed and leaving it unable to move.
Naruto is held in her arms, crying out loud.
Standing before her is a man with shining blond hair and a solemn expression.
Minato Namikaze hardens his heart, forms hand seals, and uses the Forbidden Ninjutsu from the Scroll of Seals:]
"Reaper Death Seal!"
[Behind him, a mass of illusory energy appears, forming a tall, eerie figure.
Clad in a white robe, it holds a short blade in its mouth.
The Fourth Hokage successfully uses the Reaper Death Seal to drag out the Nine-Tailed's soul.
But the Nine-Tailed does not sit still and wait for death; it flicks out a claw, its nail piercing through the Fourth Hokage and his wife.
With a large hole in his stomach, the Fourth Hokage resolutely splits the Nine-Tailed into two.
One half is sealed inside the wailing Naruto, and the other half is sealed within his own body.]
[In the image, the grand drama of the Nine-Tails Attack finally reaches its conclusion.
The Sandaime arrives at the scene with the Anbu, attempting to step in and help.
However, they are blocked by the Sealing Barrier set up by Uzumaki Kushina and can only stand outside the barrier in frustration.
After Minato Namikaze completes the sealing, the massive Nine-Tailed is sealed once again, filled with resentment and rage.
Both of their lives have reached their end, but there is no regret on their faces.
Uzumaki Kushina looks at the young Naruto with pity, her heart filled with a mother's worry for her child.
"Kushina, there isn't much time left. I'm about to activate the Eight Trigrams Sealing Style."
"If there's anything you want to say to Naruto, say it now."
Minato Namikaze summons Gerotora and entrusts the Summoning Technique to the toad, settling his final affairs.
Seeing his worried wife, he speaks gently.]
["Naruto, don't be a picky eater."
"Eat your fill every day and grow up strong."
"Remember to take a hot bath every day."
"Also, don't stay up late; make sure you get enough sleep."
"Furthermore, make friends. It's okay if you don't have many, as long as you have a few trustworthy companions."
"Even though I, your mother, am not very good at it, you should train hard and master many Ninjutsu."
"However, everyone has things they are good at and things they aren't."
"Even if your studies don't go smoothly, don't be discouraged."
"Respect your teachers at school and your seniors."
"And one more very important thing, regarding the Three Prohibitions of a Ninja."
"First, don't borrow or lend money casually."
"Save the rewards from your missions properly."
"Wait until you are 20 years old to drink alcohol."
"Drinking too much is bad for your health, so do it in moderation."
"Then there are women. Since I am a woman myself, I don't know much about them."
"But one day you'll become interested in women. Be careful not to get caught up with strange women."
"Find an outstanding woman like your mother."
"Regarding this, most importantly, be careful of Jiraiya-sensei."
Uzumaki Kushina's voice grows weaker and weaker, but the emotion it conveys becomes more and more intense.]
["Naruto, from now on, whether it's bitterness or pain, you will experience a lot."
"But the most important thing is your dream. You must hold onto your dream and then work hard to achieve it."
"I have... so many... so many... so many..."
"So many more things I want to say to you."
"I wanted to live with you."
As Uzumaki Kushina speaks, tears flow like a spring.
"I love you, Naruto."]
Inside the Hokage Office.
Following Uzumaki Kushina's words just now, Kakashi Hatake had long since burst into tears.
With his resilient character, he didn't want his teacher, Minato Namikaze, to see him crying.
So, he lowered his head and wept silently alone.
Although Minato Namikaze noticed, he didn't expose him. He simply reached out and placed a hand on Kakashi Hatake's head.
"Kushina, you really would have become a very great mother."
Even though Uzumaki Kushina had been pregnant before, Minato Namikaze hadn't immediately felt like he was about to become a father.
Busy with work in the Village every day, the time he had to go home and see Uzumaki Kushina was pitifully short.
But at this moment, after watching the images, he felt Uzumaki Kushina's sincere emotions as a mother.
"I will stay by your side and we will raise Naruto together, definitely!"
Having made up his mind, Minato Namikaze's eyes sparkled.
"Alright, the images of the 'Nine-Tails Attack' have finished playing."
"This round of questioning has come to an end. The next one will be in three months."
"Please look forward to it!"
With a wave of Ye Chen's hand, the screen turned black and vanished.
He waved at the three including Minato Namikaze and said with a smile:
"Well then, goodbye~!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his entire person, along with the Light Screen and the Blue Barrier that had trapped the entire Hokage Office, disappeared.
It was as if he had melted into the air.
Minato Namikaze and the other two were left staring at each other, making no attempt to stop him.
Because Ye Chen's mystery and power had already been imprinted in their hearts; the thought of stopping him never even arose.
After a moment of contemplation, Minato Namikaze looked up and said to Nara Shikaku:
"Shikaku, prepare for a full high-level meeting."
"I'll leave it to you to gather those who need to attend."
Nara Shikaku nodded, knowing very well that this matter had to be appropriately disclosed to all the high-level officials.
As for how to say it and how much to say, that would all depend on Minato Namikaze's considerations.
Seeing Nara Shikaku nod, Minato Namikaze turned to Kakashi Hatake and said:
"Kakashi, are you alright?"
By now, Kakashi Hatake's wound had stopped bleeding under the treatment of the bandages.
But losing an arm, especially his dominant one, could hardly be considered 'alright' by any stretch of the imagination.
Minato Namikaze had a bit of a headache; a severed arm was clearly not something the Medical Ninjas at Konoha Hospital could handle.
Kakashi Hatake nodded woodenly, like a lifeless doll.
As Ye Chen left and the screen disappeared, the Ninjas who had been waiting outside for a long time rushed in, entering the building.
Minato Namikaze also appeared before Hiruzen Sarutobi, bringing Kakashi Hatake with him.
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with concern:
"Minato, is everything okay?"
Minato Namikaze shook his head, looked left and right at the large number of Konoha Ninjas pouring in, and said softly:
"The situation is very complicated. It's hard for me to explain in a short time. Let's find a place to talk slowly."
Homura Mitokado said nothing, only nodding slightly.
"Minato, you're finally out. Are you alright?"
As soon as Utatane Koharu saw Minato Namikaze, she immediately asked.
Minato Namikaze shook his head and pointed to Kakashi Hatake, who was holding his severed arm with his remaining hand:
"I'm fine, but Kakashi's arm needs immediate treatment."
"Elder Koharu, your Medical Ninjutsu is exquisite. Can you help reattach Kakashi's arm?"
Utatane Koharu's expression became troubled, and she said hesitantly:
"My Medical Ninjutsu is far inferior to Tsunade's."
"In the current situation, I can only barely reattach Kakashi's arm, but suturing the nerves is not something I'm good at."
"We'll need to wait for Tsunade to return to fully heal it."
Hearing this, Kakashi Hatake didn't have much of an emotional reaction, still immersed in the sadness of his good friend suddenly becoming an enemy.
Minato Namikaze, however, frowned and said to Hiruzen Sarutobi:
"Lord Sandaime, I'll have to trouble you to send a message to Lady Tsunade, asking her to return to the Village to treat Kakashi."
"Elder Koharu, please take care of Kakashi's arm for now."
Utatane Koharu nodded in agreement and led Kakashi Hatake toward Konoha Hospital.