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Chapter 284: The Nine-Tails' Rental Agreement
🕑 Added 2025-09-21 13:12:06 +0000 UTCChapter 284: The Nine-Tails' Rental Agreement
"Do we really need to negotiate so many terms?"
Itachi Uchiha stood on Kitahara's arm, shaking his head gently. "Nine-Tails, we will protect the safety of you and Naruto very well… And if someone really defeats us, I don't think you'd have the strength to resist anyway, would you?"
"ROAR!"
The Nine-Tails gripped the bars of the sealing cage tightly. Seeing the Four Symbols Seal jutsu formula being completed by the crow, it bared its sharp teeth. "You little brat, are you telling me to just be a pet waiting to be slaughtered here!"
"Then what do you want to do?"
"At least let me fight! The crisis is already very near!" The Nine-Tails panted, its fur bristling. "I don't want to become revival material just because that little blond kid's power is too weak!"
Itachi looked at the crow shrinking beside him and muttered, "That little bit of power you have… doesn't seem like it would be of much use anyway!"
Nine-Tails: "…"
Aiya, so angry!
Itachi paid no mind to the furious Nine-Tails and continued to mutter, "If you get controlled by Madara Uchiha, we'll just have to find a way to save you again…"
Nine-Tails: "…"
Aiya, I really want to hit someone!
How come, in this little brat's mouth, I'm so useless? On second thought, the facts really did seem to be just as he said…
Itachi raised his arm, looked at the crow that had flown in front of him, and said in a low voice, "Hey, Kitahara, what do you want to do?"
"Caw…"
The crow pecked the youth's arm. It just wanted to beat up the Nine-Tails…
Its attitude just now was so arrogant, exactly like that little brat Sasuke, and the Nine-Tails was much more durable than the little brat…
Itachi Uchiha fell silent. "…"
The Nine-Tails was stunned for a moment, then grabbed the bars and roared, "Bastard! When I get out, I'll definitely pluck all your bird feathers and tear you to shreds…"
Hearing this, Kitahara flew up and landed above the sealing formula. Its claws once again tapped the key of the Four Symbols Seal…
The Nine-Tails gulped. "Let's talk about this nicely…"
Damn it, just thinking about it makes me so mad!
How can there be such a disgusting crow in this world!
Bullying a Tailed Beast just because you're strong is going too far!
At some point, Kushina Uzumaki had walked over with her husband and son. She chuckled softly, "Itachi, you two should stop bullying the Nine-Tails. Actually, the Tailed Beasts, just like the jinchuriki, are both victims of this era…"
Back then, her identity as a jinchuriki was a secret, so not many people despised her. However, her son was this generation's Nine-Tails jinchuriki, and his identity had been made public by the Third Hokage…
The suffering Naruto had endured all these years—Kushina had learned about all of it…
Being unable to be a qualified mother was the greatest pain in Kushina's heart. She didn't want her son to be like her, becoming a synonym for misfortune and evil…
The Nine-Tails gave a reserved look down at Kushina. It had barely managed to develop a slightly good impression of its previous landlady. "…At least you understand something…"
"But, well, it seems like we don't really need the Nine-Tails' power right now?" Kushina suddenly rubbed her chin and made a suggestion. "According to my understanding, Naruto only needs to have a part of the Nine-Tails' chakra inside his body to keep from dying…"
The Nine-Tails' eyes suddenly sharpened, its heart pounding violently. "…You woman, what the hell are you planning!"
"I've been thinking, since Konoha doesn't need to use the power of the Tailed Beast, we could just cut up the Nine-Tails, leaving only some insignificant chakra in the jinchuriki's body…"
Kushina revealed a ferocious smile. "This way, the jinchuriki won't die, and we can also prevent the Nine-Tails from reviving…"
Minato looked at the Nine-Tails through the bars and nodded seriously. "If Naruto only has a small part of the Nine-Tails' power, then the Nine-Tails won't have enough power to cause trouble, and Naruto himself can also control the Nine-Tails…"
"Are you even human…"
The Nine-Tails clenched its claws, looking at the demon couple on the ground. Back then, this was the couple that had split its chakra in half, and now they wanted to chop it into several pieces!
"Dad, Mom, I don't want to do that…"
Naruto Uzumaki looked at the giant fox and smiled. "Actually, being with the Nine-Tails is pretty interesting! Every day after school, if I'm in a bad mood, I can also argue with the Nine-Tails…"
"Sometimes I feel like the Nine-Tails is another version of myself. It can see everything that happens to me, so it's the one in the village who understands me the best, right…"
"And the Nine-Tails isn't as evil as the people in the village say. Although it's always fierce when it's facing me and Dad, its actions are actually quite obedient…"
"I hope I can become friends with it, rather than just being a tool to imprison it. Besides, the Tailed Beast and the jinchuriki were originally one!"
Kushina pouted, dissatisfied. "But the Nine-Tails is extremely cunning…"
What if her well-behaved child gets fooled by the Nine-Tails? And their Uzumaki clan has never been good with words…
The Nine-Tails' body slowly stood up. It stared wide-eyed at the little blond kid on the ground. "Kid, what exactly are you trying to say!"
"Nine-Tails, let's negotiate the terms!"
"On what authority, kid!"
"Big Brother Itachi and Kitahara will definitely help me!"
"…Then say what you have to say."
Through the bars of the seal, the Nine-Tails and Naruto Uzumaki officially reached a verbal "housing rental agreement," detailing the obligations and responsibilities that both parties should bear, as well as the methods for jointly dealing with crises.
The scope it covered and the strictness of the conditions far exceeded those of the previous two Nine-Tails jinchuriki. This was normal; after all, before, the Nine-Tails was just a prisoner…
Now, it had barely managed to gain some freedom and the power to resist. At least it could ensure that it didn't have to entrust its life to a little kid.
Party A: Kurama (The Nine-Tails Demon Fox)
Party A guarantees it will not invade Naruto Uzumaki's consciousness.
Party A guarantees to provide the chakra needed for daily combat training and will provide mutual aid to Party B when Naruto Uzumaki is in danger.
Party A guarantees to try and reach an understanding with Party B within a future period, allowing Party B to achieve the perfect jinchuriki state within a certain time frame. (The specific time is to be decided by the mediator, Kitahara, and all final interpretation rights belong to Kitahara.)
Party B: Naruto Uzumaki
Party B must not threaten Party A with his own life.
Party B must open the seal in a combat state.
Party B must train diligently in ninjutsu, strive to become stronger, and do his utmost to protect the lives of both the Nine-Tails and himself.
Party B must not leak Party A's confidential secrets, such as: it can't beat Madara Uchiha, it can't beat Hashirama Senju, it can't beat Kitahara, and it can't beat Kushina Uzumaki…
Other clauses would be added one by one according to the needs of Party A and Party B. After all, who knew what would happen in the future? Maybe some anti-peeping clauses would be added…
As for whether the Nine-Tails would abide by the agreement… in any case, the chakra souls of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki were still in this sealing space. Kitahara could replenish their chakra from time to time, and their family could temporarily assist in suppressing the Nine-Tails.
Naruto's attitude towards the Nine-Tails had changed somewhat. He couldn't help but frown. "Is this… a little unethical…"
"What's unethical about it!"
Kushina Uzumaki's red hair danced wildly as she roared, "This is much easier than when I was with Granny Mito! According to my thinking, you should just give it a good beating, and when you've trained up your Adamantine Sealing Chains, just tie it up if it doesn't listen!"
Nine-Tails: "…"
Look at this woman's demonic ideas! How is he supposed to cultivate a perfect jinchuriki state!
