How Kurama Leads Naruto Astray

With strength not inferior to a Jonin, capable of completing S-rank missions alone, Gaara's eyesight wouldn't be bad. The ridiculous green-clad figure in front of him was different from Rock Lee, he definitely had the power to kill him.

At least before fully transforming, he wasn't a match for this guy, and this ridiculous green-clad figure definitely wouldn't give him the time to transform.

Konohagakure... interesting.

Wait for me, mother, I will offer all of this... to you.

The yellow sand slowly returned to the gourd on Gaara's back, and his eyes no longer looked ferocious, returning to the cold calmness from before.

He didn't look at Shikamaru, but gave Naruto a deep look, then step by step, slowly left the hospital room, just like when he came, step by step leisurely leaving the hospital, but with more killing intent in his eyes than when he came.

In the hospital room, Shikamaru let out a long sigh of relief. Might Guy's aura wasn't directed at the two of them. Although he could feel that aura, it was just a feeling, not oppression. Naruto felt the same... right?

Shikamaru twitched as he looked at the sweat-covered Naruto, a bit unsure.

As for Naruto at this moment, he felt the same powerlessness and weakness as when he first faced Kurama, like a human facing a monster, feeling helpless. He looked at Might Guy, his face full of sweat, and besides the sweat, there was also shock.

"Amazing!" Naruto's eyes sparkled, "Guy-sensei is amazing!"

Actually, before this, he couldn't feel Might Guy's aura. Only the chakra of the tailed beast enhanced his perception, and Might Guy simply didn't recognize Naruto's chakra, so he put all his aura on Naruto and Gaara.

As Kurama's chakra slowly returned to the sealed space, Naruto's tailed beast transformation gradually receded, and it was only then that Guy recognized Naruto.

He was a bit surprised: "That form, as expected of Kakashi's student."

He was indeed surprised. Just now, Naruto's aura was contending with Gaara's, and everyone knew Gaara's level.

Guy's face lit up with a bright and enthusiastic smile. "As expected, just The Eight Inner Gates isn't enough for Lee to keep up with you all. I've decided, once Lee recovers, I'll teach him something even more powerful!"

Guy's eyes were full of light, his whole being burning with youthful passion.

...

In the sealed space, Kurama suddenly smirked, closed his eyes, and focused his mind.

In that special space where only the Tailed Beasts could enter, Kurama opened his eyes, his face full of sarcasm. "So it's you."

"Tch, I could smell your fox stench from a mile away, you stinky fox." Shukaku's voice was as sharp as ever. He looked at Kurama with displeasure. "Hey, since when did Konohagakure's Jinchuriki become so easy to talk to? He actually let your Chakra out?"

Tailed Beasts suppressed by seals couldn't come to this special space, as even their Chakra was perfectly sealed. Chakra could connect to anyone's inner self, and it was through this trait that the Tailed Beasts could communicate.

This time, both Gaara and Naruto had simultaneously unleashed their Tailed Beast Chakra, allowing Kurama and Shukaku to connect through the leaking Chakra. Normally, they wouldn't even see each other.

This was why Kurama had so kindly lent Chakra to Naruto, just to talk to Shukaku.

As for the purpose, it wasn't just to mock Shukaku... although that was part of it.

"Your mouth is as foul as ever, you stinky raccoon." Kurama retorted without hesitation. "Have you been locked up in a kennel for too long, feeling lonely, so you bark at people for comfort?"

Shukaku's face darkened instantly. "You stinky fox! It's been so long, and your mouth has gotten even sharper. You're pitiful, with only half your Chakra left!"

"Yeah, I'm so pitiful." Kurama grinned. "Even with only half my Chakra, I still have more than you. Even my Jinchuriki is more normal than yours, at least he doesn't call sand 'Mom,' right?"

Shukaku: "..."

What has this guy been through all these years? Why is his mouth so foul now? Is the only thing I was better at than him gone too?

Old man Six Paths, you've done it again!

"I can't be bothered to talk to you, stinky fox!" Shukaku's face turned black with anger. He threw out a harsh word and prepared to leave.

The Tailed Beasts' lifespans weren't limited to a hundred years like humans. They had plenty of time to insult each other in the future. For now, he'd let this guy win once. He'd go back, study, and come back to settle the score with this stinky fox.

"Shukaku, wait." Kurama stood up, his expression turning serious. "There's something important."

The insults were over; now it was time to talk business.

Shukaku stopped, frowning at Kurama. "You..."

Although he was annoyed with Kurama, the Tailed Beasts always went back to being friends after fighting and insulting each other. After all, the nine of them were brothers and had the mission passed down by Rikudou Sennin. When it was time to be serious, they wouldn't mess around.

Well... let's take it seriously.

Although Shukaku was quite annoyed, since Kurama said it was important, he decided to listen: "Hmph."

Kurama, knowing Shukaku's personality, got straight to the point, "Have you heard of the Akatsuki organization?"

"Akatsuki? What's that?" Shukaku replied, indicating he didn't know.

At this time, the Akatsuki organization was still in its money-making phase. Apart from the Land of Earth and the Land of Thunder, which often dealt with mercenaries, the other major nations were unaware of the Akatsuki's existence. It was normal for Shukaku not to know.

Kurama continued, "The Akatsuki's goal is to capture the nine Tailed Beasts and revive the Ten-Tails. According to the order from One-Tail to Nine-Tails, you will be their first target. When that time comes, I need you to fight with all your might and hold them off for as long as possible."

Shukaku's already small pupils suddenly contracted, and his large face was filled with shock, "These humans are actually targeting the Ten-Tails?"

As chakra separated from the Ten-Tails, Shukaku naturally knew of its existence. Moreover, the Ten-Tails' body had been sealed on the moon by the Sage of Six Paths.

"Wait." Shukaku was incredulous, "The Ten-Tails' body..."

"The leader of the Akatsuki, Nagato, has the same eyes as the Sage of Six Paths." Kurama's eyes were slightly gloomy, "With those eyes, he can summon the Ten-Tails' body to the ninja world."

Shukaku's eyes widened, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.

Kurama looked at Shukaku seriously, "I know you're shocked right now, but I can't explain everything to you. There's no time. 

In the future, if you encounter two ninjas in black cloaks with red clouds, don't hesitate to fight with all your strength. Those guys are as strong as we are."

"Remember, if you don't want to become food for the Ten-Tails." Kurama didn't want to see the Ten-Tails reborn. The consequences of its rebirth had already been shown in the anime.

"Kurama, you..." Shukaku squinted, his expression uncertain.

Of course, he believed Kurama. They all knew this wasn't something to joke about. No wonder Kurama was desperately trying to persuade the Jinchuriki, sending out this chakra from within the seal. This information had to be shared with the other Tailed Beasts.

Shukaku quickly understood the situation. His voice lost its sharpness and became normal, "I can't notify the other Tailed Beasts."

He and Gaara never got along, and Gaara's mental state wasn't good. There was basically no chance to meet other Jinchuriki. The five great nations were also trying to prevent Jinchuriki from meeting each other, so Shukaku had no way to encounter the other Tailed Beasts.

"I'll notify the other Tailed Beasts. But as for Son Goku, Kokuo, and Chomei, I don't know where they are." Kurama wasn't too worried about this. 

Matatabi and Gyuki were in the Land of Thunder, and he was already prepared to go there. Isobu's location would be shared with Konohagakure by the Land of Water in the future, so there would be an opportunity. Naruto would also meet the Jinchuriki of Saiken in the future. Chomei's Jinchuriki would appear in the Chunin Exams in Sunagakure Village. Only Son Goku and Kokuo's whereabouts were unknown.

If it weren't for the seal, Kurama could use the special sensing ability between tailed beasts to find those two guys. But now, not only is he sealed, but those two guys are also sealed. Even if he broke out of the seal, he wouldn't be able to find them.

As long as Shukaku isn't captured, as long as the One-Tail isn't caught, it won't matter how many other tailed beasts they capture afterward.

Oh, and one more thing.

Kurama looked at Shukaku and said, "Give me some of your chakra."

Shukaku was stunned, instinctively frowning: "What do you need my chakra for? Besides, in your current state, can you even receive it?"

Shukaku had no problem outputting chakra. Sunagakure's sealing techniques were incredibly weak; he could break a gap with a little struggle. But the sealing technique on Naruto was from the Uzumaki clan, something Kurama hadn't been able to break through for years.

Kurama showed a mysterious smile: "Prepare your chakra. When the time comes, I'll contact you, and you just give me the chakra."

"Remember, don't try to fool me with chakra that runs out after two uses."

The chakra of tailed beasts is quite magical. They can give someone a portion of their chakra, which may not be very powerful but is inexhaustible. For example, Sora, the son of Kazuma, one of the original Twelve Guardian Ninja, had the Nine-Tails' chakra. He could not only transform into a tailed beast but also reach the four-tailed state of the demon fox cloak.

Then there were Kinkaku and Ginkaku, who had been using it for years without running out. It was ruthless, but their situation was special.

"Tch." Shukaku was displeased. After all, he didn't have much chakra to begin with, and giving out such a portion was a bit uncomfortable. He needed to recover, "Give me some of your chakra too."

"No problem." Kurama chuckled. For him, this level of chakra was nothing; he had plenty.

He wasn't as weak as Shukaku.

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