Chapter 44: Chapter 44: The Complete Nine Tails, Sealed!
Naruto stood in a quiet, open area, finalizing the plan he had meticulously crafted in his mind. Fully recovered from the aftermath of losing the half of Nine Tails that had once resided in him, he was now prepared to seal the complete Nine Tails, currently stored in the system's inventory. This full version of the beast possessed far greater power and potential, which, if harnessed correctly, could significantly enhance Naruto's abilities.
Naruto's earlier decision to release the half Nine Tails stemmed from its limited strength compared to its complete form. Now equipped with the Senju and Uzumaki bloodlines and his awakened Wood Style, Naruto was confident he could control and seal the entire beast. His arsenal included the Wood Style: Myojin Gate, an immensely powerful sealing technique obtained through simulation. Enhanced by Wood Style's natural affinity for restraining tailed beasts, this ability would help subdue the Nine Tails effectively.
Having rehearsed the sequence of events in his head, Naruto began the ritual. He removed his jacket and shirt, revealing his lean yet muscular build. With his hands forming seals, he invoked the technique:
"Wood Style: Myojin Gate!"
From the heavens descended a series of torii-like structures, their presence emitting a powerful sealing aura. Acting quickly, Naruto accessed the system's inventory and released the Nine Tails.
"ROAR!!!"
The massive fox appeared with a thunderous roar, shaking the earth and scattering debris in all directions. Naruto's clothes billowed from the sheer force of its emergence. His eyes widened slightly at the sight of the beast. The full version of Nine Tails radiated a palpable, overwhelming power that dwarfed the half he had previously contained.
Without giving the beast a moment to orient itself, the Myojin Gates descended.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The torii structures pinned the colossal fox to the ground. The oppressive sealing energy forced its chaotic chakra back into its body, effectively immobilizing it.
"What is happening?! Who dares to bind me?!" Nine Tails roared, its deep voice echoing through the area. Recognizing the telltale signs of Wood Style, it immediately grew wary.
Naruto stepped forward, his expression calm yet resolute. Ignoring the fox's protests, he clasped his hands together once more.
"Adamantine Sealing Chains!"
Golden chains of chakra materialized, wrapping tightly around the beast. With its chakra sealed and its body restricted by both the Myojin Gate and the chains, the Nine Tails was rendered powerless. Its massive eyes, burning with fury, focused on the young ninja standing before it.
Naruto approached, his small figure a stark contrast to the beast's enormous form. Placing his hand on its massive nose, he activated the final step.
"Eight Sign Seal - Extreme!"
A surge of energy erupted as an intricate seal pattern appeared on Naruto's abdomen. The air buzzed with power as the complete Nine Tails, reduced to pure chakra, was absorbed into Naruto's body. The sealing process was swift but potent, leaving the fox trapped within a newly formed mental cage.
Inside the sealed space, Nine Tails found itself confined behind massive iron gates. It roared in frustration, slamming against its prison.
"Humans! How dare you! I will destroy you!!!" the fox bellowed. Yet its fury was futile; the upgraded seal left no room for escape.
Naruto exhaled deeply, his task accomplished. He retrieved his clothing, donned them, and began his journey back to Konoha.
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As Naruto made his way through the forest, his thoughts drifted to the state of the ninja world. Danger lurked everywhere, even in times of relative peace. Villages outside the Five Great Nations' territories were especially hazardous. Despite his disdain for Konoha's politics, Naruto understood the precariousness of life beyond its borders.
His musings were interrupted by a sudden tremor.
"The ground's shaking?" Naruto muttered, turning to look behind him. Dust and debris rose in the distance, accompanied by a faint rumble. "What now? An earthquake?"
Before he could react further, a massive figure leapt into view—a giant fox sprinting toward him at full speed.
"Naruto! Help me!" the Nine Tails shouted, its voice laced with desperation.
Naruto blinked in confusion. "What the hell is going on?"
The answer came moments later. Emerging from the mountaintop was a colossal red figure—Susanoo. Its terrifying form wielded the Ten-Tails' Sword, exuding an aura of unmatched power. Naruto's eyes narrowed as recognition dawned.
"That's… Uchiha Itachi?!"
The Susanoo advanced methodically, its massive sword slicing through the air. Kurama barely dodged, but the attack still grazed one of its tails, leaving a glowing wound.
"Naruto, use your Wood Style! Quickly! Summon the Myojin Gate!" the fox yelled, panic evident in its voice.
Naruto snapped back to attention, forming hand seals as fast as he could.
"Wood Style: Myojin Gate!"
The sealing torii structures descended once more, aiming for Itachi's Susanoo. But the red giant raised its ethereal sword and slashed, cutting through the Myojin Gates with alarming ease. The severed gates crashed to the ground, sending shockwaves through the area.
Naruto's face paled slightly. "This isn't Hashirama's Wood Style... It's nowhere near strong enough!"
Kurama growled in frustration, dodging another attack from the Susanoo. "Is this the best you've got?!"
"Hey! I wasn't the one who provoked him!" Naruto shot back, gripping Kurama's fur tightly as the fox darted through the forest.
Kurama's expression twisted in pain as another strike grazed it. "I didn't provoke him! That lunatic ambushed me while I was sleeping!"
Naruto groaned, "You've got to be kidding me. You're the Nine Tails, for crying out loud!"
"Less talking, more running!" Kurama snarled, dodging yet another attack. The Susanoo's blade crashed into the ground behind them, creating a massive crater.
Naruto's mind raced. The situation was spiraling out of control. He glanced back at the towering red figure, its eyes locked on them with unrelenting focus.
"We need a plan," Naruto muttered.
"Yeah, I have one—RUN FASTER!" Kurama barked.
Naruto rolled his eyes. "You're supposed to be one of the strongest tailed beasts, and this is the best you can do?"
Kurama growled, "Oh, shut up and hold on!"
The chaotic chase continued, the forest trembling under the weight of their battle. As Naruto clung to the fox's head, he couldn't help but think:
"Why does it feel like I'm always cleaning up someone else's mess?"
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The battle between Itachi's Susanoo and Kurama continued, leaving devastation in its wake. Trees were uprooted, and the ground was scarred by their clash. Despite their desperate situation, Naruto couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this encounter than met the eye.
To Be Continued...
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