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Outside Hidden Rain Village.
At the mouth of the cave.
Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan reflected a golden glow.
It was the Golden Naruto from the screen!
Itachi's confidence soared at this moment.
If this were true,
Perhaps the Ninja World truly could achieve peace through Naruto in the future!
If the current Naruto could quickly grow to be like the one on the screen,
Could he himself be much more at ease… Itachi then cast aside this thought.
Indeed, too much screen viewing led to an overload of thoughts.
Such things were still too early.
Konan's expression was calm.
Her purple hair accentuated her mysterious aura.
Watching the figure on the screen, like a hero from a novel, Konan's eyes gleamed with a strange light.
How similar.
Like the protagonist of a story.
And they, on their side, were the enemies of the protagonist.
Sooner or later, they would all be defeated one by one.
However, Konan had not lost hope.
Nagato had not invaded Konoha… [Within the wheat-colored space]
[Naruto reverted from his Golden Naruto state, returning to his original appearance]
[His normal, fox-whiskered self]
[Looking at Kushina, Naruto's eyes were dazed]
["I can now—"]
["Go to Minato with peace of mind," Kushina replied with a gentle smile.]
It seemed like a trivial matter.
Like everyday family talk.
All in all, it was reassuring.
[Watching his mother's smile, Naruto's gaze lowered.]
[Observing her son's reaction, Kushina unconsciously stopped smiling.]
Although she wanted to show Naruto her best side,
Her most positive side,
Seeing his loneliness and dejection,
She still couldn't smile.
["Before I go, there's something I need to make clear to you."]
[Kushina's voice became serious.]
[Naruto paid attention, looking up at Kushina.]
["Naruto, it happened sixteen years ago, when you were born."]
["I was the previous Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."]
[Naruto was instantly stunned, looking at Kushina in disbelief.]
["Mom, you were once the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki?!"]
[Kushina: "That's right."]
[Immediately after, Kushina spoke in detail about the events of sixteen years ago.]
[And she told Naruto about her lineage.]
Because of Kushina's unique constitution, she was brought to Konoha to be the second Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
The Land of Fire and Uzushiogakure, Konoha Ninja Village and Uzushiogakure Ninja Village.
There was a very deep connection… [Naruto completely disagreed with this statement.]
Why should someone with a special constitution be a Jinchuriki!
Why should someone with deep ties and close bloodline be a Jinchuriki!
[Kushina patiently explained.]
As a Jinchuriki, although one inevitably suffers innate hardships,
That is not a reason for us to abandon our bloodline or the continuation of our clan.
You should know.
We also gain advantages such as the Uzumaki Clan's longevity and large Chakra reserves.
The decisions made by our ancestors may or may not be correct.
But we should bear the responsibilities that come with them.
What's more,
Having the Nine-Tailed sealed inside is not a hopeless situation.
As long as our hearts are filled with love, the Nine-Tails' 'hatred' will absolutely not erode the Jinchuriki's will.
Therefore,
What Kushina wanted to tell Naruto was,
As a Jinchuriki, one must learn 'love' even more… [Naruto urgently asked: "Then, Mom, were you happy as a Jinchuriki?"]
["Yes!"]
[Seeing his mother's happy smile, Naruto understood everything.]
[His eyes unconsciously got something in them, and Naruto wiped them again and again with his sleeve.]
["Honestly, Naruto, why are you crying!"]
[Composing himself, Naruto suddenly remembered, "Ah, Father told me before, the Nine-Tails' attack…"]
Next scene.
[Kushina wiping away tears, "I'm sorry… for making you the Nine-Tails' vessel…"]
["For making you bear our burden…"]
["For not being able to live with you."]
["For not being able to give you more love…"]
[Naruto's mood also became somber, "You don't need to apologize to me. It's true that as a Jinchuriki, I suffered a lot in the past, but I don't resent Father and Mother."]
[Saying this, Naruto's tone became positive, spreading his hands and saying: "Of course, to be honest, I don't really understand what paternal and maternal love are. From what I remember, Father and Mother weren't around, so I only have a vague feeling."]
["But now I understand."]
["Father and Mother were willing to sacrifice their lives for me."]
["I also understand that before I became the Nine-Tails' vessel, you first poured your paternal and maternal love into me."]
Ten months of pregnancy, how could it not contain deep paternal and maternal love.
["So I am also very happy."]
["I am proud to be the child of Father and Mother."]
[Kushina was moved to tears by Naruto's easygoing demeanor.]
What kind of experiences had Little Naruto gone through?
Kushina, also a Jinchuriki, understood perfectly.
Those encounters had not made Naruto resent her and Minato.
At this moment, he instead gave them the deepest understanding… Perhaps she also sensed her imminent departure.
Uzumaki Kushina ultimately could not suppress her emotions!
["Minato, did you hear?"]
[Kushina walked towards Naruto.]
Just as Naruto had rushed into Kushina's embrace at the beginning.
["Our child has understood our intentions."]
["Naruto…"]
[Her voice was filled with sobs.]
[Kushina embraced Naruto in her final moments.]
[But her body was also emitting specks of light, gradually disappearing.]
["Thank you for making me a mother."]
["Thank you for making Minato a father."]
[Finally, the figure of the red-haired woman was no longer before Naruto.]
[Two silent tear tracks on Naruto's face.]
["For you to be our child…"]
["To come into our lives…"]
["Truly… thank you very much…"]
…Konoha.
Ninja Academy.
Observation Deck.
Naruto had already been moved to tears.
He couldn't hold them back at all.
The more he yearned for such a scene, the more he feared such a farewell.
How could he not have thought about his parents?
But when he asked the Third, he completely fell silent!
As if it were some kind of taboo!
It wasn't like that at all!
'…Thank you very much…'
Thank you very much!
His existence was a form of gratitude to his parents.
This was the greatest compliment Naruto had ever received!
So from the very beginning,
He was loved and cherished by people.
From the start, he had the deepest bonds!
Thinking of this, Naruto's body and mind were filled with motivation.
The hurts he had suffered, the pain he had endured, seemed to be healed by maternal love at this moment!
Naruto, his name was Uzumaki Naruto!
His father was Minato Namikaze!
The Fourth Hokage, the Yellow Flash!
His mother was Uzumaki Kushina!
The Red-Hot Habanero!
Yellow plus red, forming orange!
Naruto was never a child who grew up alone!
In his heart, and behind him,
Were two incredibly powerful beings, paving the way for him!
Naruto, at this moment, was full of confidence in the future!
Jiraiya leaned back in his chair.
He looked at Naruto beside him with a relieved expression.
No matter how strong Light Screen Naruto was, or how resolute his will,
The real Naruto wouldn't instantly grow to be like that.
He could only undergo a trial of the heart.
And the existence of Minato and Kushina,
Was the greatest aid to Naruto's spiritual growth.
Especially their love, which was evident in every step of Naruto's growth path!
Golden Naruto!
Nine-Tailed Naruto!
Or the later Sage Fox Naruto!
Was destined to be a true powerhouse with an unshakeable will!