Naruto: I'm Nine-Tails and My Host is Kushina

Zetsu had been plotting in the shadows for millennia.

From the era of the Sage of Six Paths to the current age, its sole objective had remained unchanged—resurrect its mother, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.

In a twisted sense, Zetsu could be seen as the most filial being in the ninja world.

And yet, the same could not be said of its "brothers," Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo—the Sage of Six Paths—and Ōtsutsuki Hamura.

They were, in Zetsu's eyes, the true villains of this world. They had sealed their mother away.

For thousands of years, Zetsu endured humiliation, scheming and manipulating from the shadows.

During the time of Hagoromo, Zetsu set its sights on the Sage's sons: Indra and Asura.

It successfully sowed discord between the two, igniting the cycle of hatred. Brother turned on brother.

But in the end, the body of the Sage—Asura—prevailed over Indra's Sharingan.

Thus, the legacy of Ninshū lived on, and Zetsu's plan met its first failure.

It had believed the Sharingan-wielding Indra would surely triumph.

But with Hagoromo's guidance and widespread support, Asura's ideals flourished, and Zetsu's hatred fermented deeper.

The brothers' souls continued to reincarnate—always destined to clash.

In the chaotic Sengoku era, Indra's chakra returned in the body of Uchiha Madara, while Asura reincarnated as Senju Hashirama.

Fate's cruel design.

The Uchiha and Senju clans clashed endlessly, culminating at the Valley of the End. Once again, Asura's reincarnation—Hashirama—emerged victorious.

Zetsu, believing it would have to wait again for another generation, suddenly found new hope.

Uchiha Madara survived. Not only that, he awakened the Rinnegan.

Tch, tch...

It had been worth altering the Uchiha Clan's stone tablet.

Zetsu, impersonating Madara's will, lingered beside him. But in truth, it wasn't Madara's will—it was Kaguya's.

Madara had become a mere pawn in the grander scheme of Kaguya's resurrection.

Zetsu thought everything was aligning perfectly.

But then...

Kurama appeared. And everything unraveled.

Now, both the Rinnegan and all the Tailed Beasts were in Kurama's grasp.

How was this man—this anomaly—so powerful? How could he rival Zetsu's master plan?

To bring Kaguya back, Zetsu realized it now had no choice but to bow before Kurama.

If it couldn't manipulate the world behind the scenes, it would make its plea openly.

At worst, it would share its mother's fate—sealed away. So be it.

With that determination, Zetsu began its journey to Konohagakure, ready to confront Kurama.

Land of Fire — Kurama's Estate.

Kurama reclined lazily on the couch, one hand behind his head.

Kushina was off visiting Mikoto at the Uchiha compound, and Karura was busy in the kitchen.

Suddenly, Kurama's crimson eyes flickered with cold light.

"So... the rat shows itself. Didn't think you'd crawl out from under your rock so easily."

He'd sensed Zetsu's presence before it even entered Konoha's borders.

To Kurama, Zetsu was no threat—just a well-read clown with no bite.

He knew its story. Knew everything.

But out of curiosity—or maybe just boredom—he decided to meet the legendary puppeteer of the ninja world face to face.

Zetsu—Black and White halves in tandem—floated toward Konoha's gate.

"Should I use Underground Projection Technique to sneak in?" White Zetsu pondered aloud.

"No need," came a mocking voice.

A lone figure stepped out from the shadows, casual yet menacing.

Kurama.

The very man who had fought and defeated both Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.

Zetsu hesitated, unnerved.

"Wh-Who are you...?" it stammered, though it knew the answer.

Kurama folded his arms over his chest, smirking.

"Tch. Who am I? I should be asking you that, shadow rat."

Zetsu bowed instantly, voice dripping with false humility.

"Master Kurama! I am Zetsu. It's an honor to meet you."

Kurama quirked a brow, then casually stretched before lounging against a boulder.

"Well, if you're here, make it worth my time. Go on. Talk."

Zetsu began to recount its tale. Its motives. The truth of Kaguya.

Kurama listened in amusement, eyes half-lidded.

He already knew it all—but there was something relaxing about hearing it from the horse's mouth.

Zetsu's words became background noise. A bedtime story.

Kurama yawned.

The saga of betrayal. Kaguya's mission. Her defiance of the Ōtsutsuki clan. Her sealing by Hagoromo and Hamura.

All in the pursuit of divine chakra, the fruit of the God Tree.

Kurama finally stretched and yawned loudly.

"So, let me get this straight. You want me to help you revive your mommy? Tch...

Filial, I'll give you that."

Zetsu nodded eagerly.

"Yes, Master Kurama. Only you have the power. Please, I beg you."

Kurama waved lazily.

"You missed something though, Zetsu. Mommy dearest wasn't alone when she came here."

Zetsu's face twisted.

"What... did you say?"

Kurama's voice turned cold.

"Kaguya came with another member of your parasite clan. Ōtsutsuki Isshiki. You think I wouldn't know that?"

Zetsu's expression contorted. Fear. Confusion. Panic.

Kurama smirked.

"Kaguya was supposed to be sacrificed to the God Tree herself. Isshiki was here to ensure that.

But she turned on him. Nearly killed him. Stole the chakra fruit. And became a criminal to your kind."

Zetsu swallowed hard.

"But... she was sealed before the clan could respond..."

"Exactly," Kurama said. "So now you're here, crying about rescuing mommy, when the moment those other freaks arrive, she's not getting a warm welcome."

Kurama's voice dipped into venomous sarcasm.

"You think they'll throw her a parade? They'll chop her into chakra fertilizer and feed her to the next God Tree."

Zetsu fell silent.

Kurama stood, cracking his neck.

"Let me guess, you're hoping they don't come. But what if they do? Or worse—what if Isshiki's still lurking around Earth, waiting to finish the job?"

Zetsu's eyes trembled.

It had spent millennia plotting. Manipulating entire clans. Yet it never anticipated this.

Even now, Isshiki might be waiting. And Kaguya might not be saved—but sacrificed.

Kurama turned away, dismissively.

"If you really want help reviving your traitorous mommy, you better bring me something worth my time. Because right now? You're wasting it."

Zetsu could only kneel, trembling in the face of the man who upended the entire ninja world—and now stood as its gatekeeper.

It had played the long game.

But Kurama? Kurama was the final move.

And the ninja world... was his board now.

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