Chapter 56
This absolute darkness could drive any human mad, insane.
Fortunately, the Nine-Tailed was not an ordinary creature.
Those scarlet fox-like vertical pupils finally pierced through the gloom, seeing every corner.
"The darkness in this kid's heart... it's simply unimaginable..."
The mental space was a manifestation of Naruto's inner world.
What he thought was what he saw.
The inner worlds of Uzumaki Mito and Kushinawere very bright, like vast plazas.
They sealed the Nine-Tailed with Adamantine Sealing Chains, as if nailing the Nine-Tailed to a floating sphere in the plaza.
Although he couldn't move then, at least the environment was beautiful.
"Uzumaki Naruto, this brat, is completely different from them..."
The Nine-Tailed murmured.
The enlarged cage now allowed the Nine-Tailed to stand up, walk around, and take a stroll at will.
But did this endless darkness signify the end of all things? Or would it shroud all things in eternal night?
"This old man has gained freedom, but lost something...?"
No, he discovered more things.
The true things hidden deep within Uzumaki Naruto, this demonic brat, began to gradually reveal themselves... Matter determines spirit, and spirit in turn influences matter.
A person's perception changes with reality.
Naruto, who cultivated Yin Release, gained a stronger body, which brought greater self-confidence... From then on, he was eager to try, beginning to attempt to climb higher mountains.
Naturally... he also dared to conceive grander ideas.
"Naruto, are you alright?" Yūgao asked with concern at once.
"I'm fine, I'm great~."
Naruto's face wore a very spirited expression.
He could be perfectly described as a spirited young man.
"This is fantastic~, I'm gradually understanding everything."
Naruto felt excellent.
At least he had never felt this spirited before.
The constraints of the past, the iron chains that bound his body, seemed to have partly disappeared because his physical body had grown stronger.
This way, he could unleash his full potential and do what he wanted to do.
That's right.
I, Uzumaki Naruto, am breaking free from my shackles, my mind is clearer, and I am embracing this beautiful world with my powerful body... But before that, I need to hurry home.
Yin Release makes me strong, but it also makes the Tailed Beast Partner within me even harder to control.
Next, there's nothing to do.
I just need to wait at home for Hyuga Natsu to come to me.
The suppression accumulated over many days also needs to be released...
Outside the Orphanage.
Shisui, who had been staking out all day, also noticed the changes inside.
That immense Yang Attribute Chakra, from beginning to end, was observed by him.
Although ordinary eyes couldn't see the specifics, he could still observe the nature and color of the Chakra through his Sharingan.
The scarlet Mangekyo Sharingan appeared in Shisui's eyes.
How could the terrifying, hateful... disgusting scarlet Chakra emanating from that dormitory escape the capture of the Mangekyo?
Under the observation of a Mangekyo-level Sharingan, every detail was captured in his eyes.
"What a disgusting feeling...!"
Shisui shook his head, feeling only a physiological discomfort throughout his body.
"This Chakra, filled with hatred and other negative emotions... Uzumaki Naruto... who exactly is he?"
No matter who Uzumaki Naruto actually was.
His Chakra nature could not lie.
Uzumaki Naruto, known as the demon fox boy, possessed repulsive Chakra. This was also a true reflection of his inner self.
Itachi's view might not be a prejudice.
Indeed, Sako should no longer be allowed to approach him.
Because Uzumaki Naruto... was a dangerous person.
He must leave, leave.
Then he would inform Itachi of what he had observed.
To be safe, at least Sako's contact with Uzumaki Naruto must be interrupted.
Only after confirming that Uzumaki Naruto himself was 100% a good person would it be possible to let Sako play with him again.
Gekkō Hayate, who was also staking out nearby.
After a similar astonishment, he refocused his gaze on Shisui.
"Hmph! As expected..."
Gazing at Shunshin Shisui, who stood motionless, Hayate couldn't help but sneer.
"These Uchiha guys are after the power of the Nine-Tailed!"
At this time, Hayate was hidden behind Uchiha Shisui, so he didn't know that Shisui's Sharinganhad transformed into a pattern different from any other Uchiha.
And Shisui, with his back to Hayate, although he had activated his Mangekyo, couldn't see the peeping shadow behind him like the Hyuga Clan's nearly 360-degree vision.
Thus, the two missed the opportunity to perceive each other's true nature.
"Hmm?"
Just then, Hayate suddenly saw Uchiha Shisuistand up and leave without looking back.
"He left?"
Hayate was slightly taken aback.
"Is he going back to the Uchiha Clan Compound to report his observations to Uchiha Fugaku?"
Non-Uchiha Ninja, if they enter the Uchiha Clan Compound without authorization, can easily cause various problems.
So... "Let Yūgao, who is an Anbu, handle it."
Next, it was Yūgao's turn to appear.
So, he immediately entered the Orphanage, secretly called Yūgao aside, and told her what he had observed.
Yūgao nodded, then bid farewell to Naruto and Yakushi Nonou.
She headed straight for the Anbu building.
In the Anbu building, there were 24-hour surveillance cameras and other equipment monitoring the Uchiha Compound, as well as Anbucomrades working in shifts to monitor and operate the instruments.
If nothing unexpected happened.
Kakashi-senpai, Tenzo-senpai... they were currently monitoring the Uchiha Compound... If it was really as Hayate said.
Then Uchiha Shisui would most likely go to Uchiha Fugaku's house or the Police Force.
Because it would depend on where Uchiha Fugakuwas at the moment... Anbu office.
Danzo, who had woken up early, dealt with official business, and then received a report from his subordinates about Itachi's exam progress.
First Exam, written test.
Itachi didn't cheat and completed it solely with his own abilities.
Second Exam, Forest of Death practical.
Itachi, who went alone, fought one against three, easily physically deterring his opponents. After gathering the Heaven Scroll and Earth Scroll, he arrived at the Forest of Death tower in 5 hours. He broke Minato Namikaze's record from that year in one fell swoop.
Proficient in both literary and martial arts, the first genius since Konoha's founding... various titles adorned him, making him an absolute prodigy, a darling of the era.
"Considering that the Chunin Exams are a three-person team assessment, Uchiha Itachi's results are truly astonishing."
His subordinate made this evaluation.
Currently, Itachi was resting in the high tower in the center of the Forest of Death.
For him, the remaining rest and waiting time would be very boring.
And if there were enough remaining candidates at that time, there would also be additional temporary duels.
By eliminating most of the Ninja, the number would be reduced to a suitable amount.
The remaining people would then be qualified to participate in the Third Exam's final assessment.
At that time, dignitaries and feudal lords from various countries... that is, the Daimyo.
Even Sunagakure's Kazekage would come to watch the Chunin Exams.
This would be an absolute feast.
"Hmph hmph hmph..."
Danzo suddenly chuckled softly.
"Lord Danzo..." His subordinate didn't understand why Lord Danzo suddenly laughed.
"Of course, it's because the Uchiha have their uses."
After he finished laughing, Danzo returned to his expressionless, sinister demeanor.
The day of the Uchiha's demise was gradually approaching.
How could he not feel happy?
"How is Yakushi Nonou doing?"
Danzo asked again.
His subordinate, wearing an Oni mask, then reported the outcome of Yakushi Nonou's interaction with Naruto.
"Learning Yang Attribute?"
Naruto's face appeared in Danzo's mind.
Although he didn't know what the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox was planning, it certainly wasn't anything good.
Because that brat was completely different from Minato Namikaze and Uzumaki Kushina; he was a born bad seed.
As a kindred spirit, Danzo saw this very clearly.
However, if he could use Yakushi Nonou to bring the Fourth Hokage's child into Root, it wouldn't be impossible.
If the deceased Minato Namikaze knew that his child would enter Root, what would he think?
He was determined to get the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox!