The Bond between the Sun and the Moon
Author Notes
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto or any of its characters. If I did, Boruto would have been drastically different or never existed. Only Kishimoto owns Naruto and its characters.
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Hey guys. I'm back with a positive surprise. I actually managed to finish the third chapter earlier than I expected. However, I won't be introducing Sasuke in this chapter. This chapter is longer than I expected, so I believe it would be better to introduce him in the next chapter. Hopefully, you guys won't mind it and will enjoy this chapter.
I thank Crinightnight and djc4357981 for taking their time to review. Crinightnight, I hope you'll like and appreciate Sasuke's character from the next chapter!
With that said, let's get into it…
Chapter 3 – Meet within his depths
It's been two years since Naruto stumbled upon the Untouchable Sector and met Iruka. Since then, Naruto has started to live his life with a clear goal – to become strong enough to make his voice loud and clear. He wanted to be the Hokage, as it would ensure his voice was heard. When he becomes Hokage, he will ensure that all his fellow humans' discrimination and unfair treatment are entirely destroyed. To achieve this goal, Naruto started to train rigorously. He constantly pushed his body to his limits and never wavered from his dream. After finishing one such session, Naruto sat down, closed his eyes and started to cool down. He remembered his conversation with Iruka two years ago that led him to this point.
Two years ago
"Iruka-nii. I have to be strong to achieve my dream. How should I go about it? Can you teach me?"
Iruka looked at Naruto and saw those eyes brimming with determination. He knew that Naruto was ready to push himself to the limit. However, he also knew that determination is meaningless without knowing how hard something is.
"Naruto, I'm glad that you have such a noble goal. But that doesn't mean that you can achieve it. You're only six years old and do not know the struggle of a Shinobi. Generally, kids like you wait to grow before going to the academy where they train to become a Shinobi. Why do you need to start right now? You'll only hurt yourself in the process."
Iruka expected Naruto to shout at him for trying to demotivate him. After all, he is still a kid who wouldn't be able to see underneath the underneath. However, Naruto's response completely shocked him.
"Iruka-nii. I know that my journey isn't going to be easy. In fact, I'm going to get hurt a lot—a lot more than my fellow Shinobis. If I can, I always try to avoid fighting cause I believe myself to be naturally incapable of fighting. However, I have to crush my current weakness and become stronger. Please help me achieve that."
Iruka couldn't believe the person he was talking to was a six-year-old. He saw the goofy smile after Naruto said that, but the words were of a mature man. A man ready to take on the world. But then he registered what Naruto had told.
"Naruto, what do you mean by naturally incapable of fighting? Why would you avoid fights if you want to be a Shinobi and a Hokage?"
Naruto looked down, wondering whether he should tell Iruka about his problem. But something in his gut told him that he could trust this man.
"You see, Iruka-nii, I was able to use my chakra when I was around four years old. The children at the orphanage were bullying me. I didn't know why, and in a spur of anger, I suddenly released my chakra without realising it. The caretakers came in and saw the other children blasted away. I tried to explain that they bullied me, but they didn't pay any heed to my words and threw me out of the orphanage. The old man tried to make them take me back, but he couldn't."
"You were able to use your chakra since you were four?" That talent level is on par with people like Yondaime-sama, Kakashi and Itachi.
"Yeah, I was really excited about it too. I thought that I could defend myself from everyone. However, every time I use my chakra, I feel immense pain. Every part of my body would hurt. Even if I try to enhance my speed with chakra, I won't be able to move for a long time. I don't really know as to why this is happening."
What? Pain from just using chakra for enhancing speed? That makes no sense. Even an average academy student can use chakra to improve speed without problems. Naruto is the Kyuubi's Jinchuriki. His chakra levels would be enormous. So why is he experiencing immense pain from simply using a little chakra?
"Naruto, if that's the case, then we need to check up with the medical ninjas in the village. This seems like a severe condition that needs to be solved if you want any chance of being a Shinobi."
"NO, IRUKA-NII. I don't want to worry the old man. Also, I don't think anyone appreciates my presence in any place. I think I'm experiencing this pain because I activated my chakra at a very young age. So if I train and grow up, it would probably be fine. Please don't tell anyone about this"
"But Naruto—
"Iruka-nii, I told you about my problem because I trust you. I haven't even informed the old man about this. So please don't break my trust."
Iruka started to contemplate his options. What Naruto said wasn't the worst theory. He was pretty wise for his age. Maybe he could just keep an eye on him and ensure he doesn't push himself too much.
"Alright, Naruto. For the time being, I'll keep your secret. I'll teach you a few basic Taijutsu techniques that do not rely on chakra too much. Before that, you must train your body to implement these techniques efficiently."
"THANK YOU, IRUKA-NII, YOU'RE THE BEST!" Naruto happily shouted after hearing what Iruka said.
"Okay, okay, don't shout for this Naruto", Iruka sweatdropped.
And thus began Naruto's training regimen. Iruka taught him some basic stances and made him do strengthening exercises like pushups, pullups, running, mountain climbing etc. Naruto did this independently whenever Iruka had a mission and couldn't look over his training. One day, Iruka came and added another thing to Naruto's training.
"Naruto, I've been thinking about your chakra problem. The pain could be a result of your poor chakra control."
"Chakra control? What does that mean Iruka-nii."
"Every Shinobi must be able to use the chakra they possess properly. To do that, one must be able to control their chakra properly to avoid wastage. When used at once in large quantities, it would make them inefficient and incapable of a battle. Thus, chakra control lies at the essence of being a Shinobi."
"Woah. I understand now Iruka-nii. What should I do to improve my control?"
"There are several ways to improve one's chakra control. However, right now, the only thing you can do is meditate. Meditation helps improve concentration, which is critical in segregating one's chakra. So, start meditating for at least an hour after you finish your training today. Find a place where you won't be disturbed to improve your control as much as possible."
"Know this, Naruto. If your problem is, as I guessed, just a simple lack of chakra control, then there's no harm, and you can continue training. However, suppose you still get pains after training in meditation for a considerable time. In that case, we will go to Sandaime-sama and get you checked. That's non-negotiable."
"Okay, Iruka-nii. I'll start doing that from today."
Present time
Since then, Naruto undertook a responsibility no one placed on him. He never looked back on his journey and strived to be stronger than yesterday. He was considerably taller than other kids and stood at 4'11". Iruka ensured that he had a proper diet and ate fruits and vegetables apart from his ramen.
Naruto had also started to read more about being a Shinobi and some basic books that Iruka had given him as gifts. He learned about Konoha's basic history and the Hokages and their legacy. When he read about the Yondaiame, he felt immense pride and happiness. He took it upon himself to surpass his idol and role model. When reading about the Yondaime's abilities, Naruto saw that he was a genius in Fuinjutu and used it significantly to become one of the strongest Shinobis of all time. This led Naruto to pester Iruka into teaching him Fuinjutsu. Iruka couldn't believe that Naruto would even think of learning such a complex and dangerous art (not that he knew Fuinjutsu in the first place). So he bought Naruto a book illustrating some basic fuinjutsu and explaining its fundamentals.
Through his training, Naruto knew that he had grown physically stronger since he started. Yet…
"Why can't I still use chakra like a normal Shinobi? I've been meditating for two years since Iruka-nii told me to. I feel like I've become stronger, yet I can't use chakra. I'm not allowed to enter the academy since I can't properly use chakra. No matter what, I must get into the academy this time."
"I shouldn't think about such things now. I should just focus on my breathing. Iruka-nii said that meditation best results when one eliminates negative thoughts."
Shaking off these thoughts, Naruto started to focus on his breathing. Although Iruka had said an hour to be the minimum, Naruto couldn't even meditate for ten minutes straight. Through these two years, he has improved his meditation skills to an hour and a half. However, he still could not wholly eradicate his negative thoughts and emotions. While meditating, Naruto suddenly felt something going wrong with his body. He couldn't breathe like he usually would.
"Wait, what is this? DAMN IT, WHAT IS THIS PAIN? It's unbearable. Why suddenly? I'm not even moulding any chakra."
Naruto tried to get his breath back, but the pain, along with the sudden inability to properly breathe.
"No, it can't be. I'm losing consciousness. Is this it? Why is my body not listening to me? No, no, no…."
They say that your entire life flashed before your eyes during your last moment. Naruto felt something akin to that feeling. He remembered his goal, the bond he had with Iruka and the Sandaime, the most incredible ramen in Ichiraku, and all the pain he had faced during his life. With that feeling, he fell to the ground.
Naruto woke up in a state of panic. He was heavily breathing, so much that he could hear his heart furiously beating. As he tried to calm himself down, Naruto finally looked around where he woke. The place was primarily dark, with only a few flickers of light visible. It had a large dark aura but wasn't entirely without warmth.
Where am I? I've never seen this place before. It looks like I have a habit of discovering new places in Konoha. Wait, why am I wet? Damn, I didn't notice that this place was filled with water. Is this a sewer?
Naruto started shaking his clothes to dry himself as he looked around further. The place did look like a sewer the more he noticed. He tried spotting the exit but couldn't find any gate that led outside the sewer.
Well, I guess I'm gonna have to walk around a bit. This place feels really creepy and lonely. Better get out of it soon.
Naruto started walking towards the area where the light glowed strongest. He felt like he had been walking for a long time and couldn't find anything resembling an exit.
What is this place? It's more of a maze than a sewer. It also seems never-ending. Will I actually get out of this place?
Naruto continued to walk with no hope of finding an exit. As he was about to give up, he suddenly felt a dangerous and powerful aura around him. His first instinct told him to get away from that aura, but something in his subconscious said he would be fine. So without overthinking, he moved towards that aura. As he slowly approached closer and closer, Naruto saw a massive gate in front of him. The gate had a SEAL tag that seemingly blocked anyone from entering or exiting it. As Naruto was wondering what that gate was and why it had that tag, he heard a deep and powerful voice.
"So my container has finally come to visit me, huh…
Naruto was startled when he heard that voice. He looked at the gate to find huge teeth snarling at him. The eyes were scarlet red and seemed to show enormous venom. Despite that, Naruto, for some reason, couldn't believe that the eyes, voice or teeth had any actual malice towards him. However, then Naruto just stayed still as he realised many things. Somehow, that one sentence made all his confusion and doubts vanish. At the same time, he also had some new questions in his mind.
"Who are you?"
"Looks like you're not that smart, huh, kid. Not knowing me after seeing me is pretty surprising. I am the Kyuubi no Yoko, the mighty Nine-Tailed Fox and the strongest Biju. The strongest of shinobis tremble on hearing my name. So why don't you be a good boy and remove that seal?"
Naruto looked a bit puzzled and confused at Kyuubi's explanation. He wasn't sure if the fox didn't understand his question.
"Why are you telling me what you are? Everyone knows that. You being the Nine-Tailed Fox is a third-person identity, isn't it? I already know that. So, what I want to know is who you are."
The Kyuubi's eyes widened in shock. He couldn't believe that an eight-year-old kid could think in such a sophisticated manner. For the first time in his highly long existence, the Kyuubi felt slightly unsettled.
"Nobody ever asked me that. Not Madara, not Hashirama, not Mito, not Kushina. Yet this kid is asking me. How can he not feel fear in my presence?"
"Looks like you have guts and quite the intellect, kid. It seems like I have underestimated you. To ask such a question in my presence is truly commendable. However, I only answer questions I feel like answering."
"Why should I be afraid of you? After all, I don't feel any harmful intent from you toward me. If you will not hurt me, why should I worry?"
What? Is this kid not feeling any ill intent from me? That's total nonsense. I am putting out a lot of killing intent right now. Can't he feel that?
Wait, it can't be…
"You must be a fool, after all, kid. It looks like you can't even sense killing intent. Yet you want to be the Hokage and try so hard. What a great joke!
The Kyuubi started to laugh madly. Yet he did not hear any outburst or expression from Naruto. When he looked at the boy, he was once again shocked and unsettled.
"I don't know why you are trying to lie to me. But since you seem to be very adamant, I will explain my reasoning. Firstly, I have had this feeling that tells me when someone is trying to harm me for a very long time. I don't know why I get that hunch, but it always helped me get away from people who want to hurt me. It also helped me meet people who are precious to me. I never felt any malice from Iruka-nii, the old man and Ichiraku. Right now, I'm getting that same feeling when seeing you.
It looks like my guess was correct. For some reason, this kid can use one of my strongest sensory powers. To think he could do it to gauge me is just astounding. He truly is a sensory genius.
"Secondly, your lack of malice also explains that huge pang I felt in my heart two years ago. I had never met anyone from the Untouchable Sector. Then why do I feel such pain for their suffering? It would have made sense if I felt sorry for them or empathy. But I could tell that the pang stemmed from guilt. I couldn't understand back then, but everything has become clear now that I have met you. That feeling wasn't mine; it was yours, wasn't it?"
"If you feel guilt for hurting those people, why would you do it in the first place? It makes no sense. I asked you that question cause I wanted to know your side of the story. The people say you are a demon fox who wrecked their lives. However, I don't know if that's true. So, I need to know who you are.
Once Naruto had finished, the Kyuubi knew he couldn't lie to this kid. Not only did the kid have his extraordinary ability at such a high level, but he was also astute at figuring all that out so quickly.
He truly is your son, Minato…Kushina… I guess I can help him out a bit for being so impressive.
"Extraordinary kid. Your intelligence and level of maturity far exceed your age. It seems like you have figured me out quite well. Tell me, though, why should I answer your question? What would you do with such knowledge?
Naruto looked down a bit and seemed sad. But then he shook off those feelings and brought his eyes to meet the Kyuubi's with determination.
"I have decided that my goal is to become a Hokage. The goal is to eliminate all forms of discrimination in the village so that the people in the Untouchable Sector can peacefully, and no such seclusion occurs again. From my feeling, I believe that you are either misunderstood or extremely cunning in tricking me. So depending on your answer, I will decide my stand regarding you. Right now, I can infer that you attacked Konoha and the Yondaime sealed you inside me. After all, he could be termed a god in Fuinjutsu. He probably couldn't kill you as well. However, that information alone isn't enough. So, I request you to answer my question."
Naruto said that and bowed a little. The Kyuubi couldn't believe what he was seeing and hearing. First, this kid shows no fear of him. Then he used his ability brilliantly. Then he shows great intelligence and maturity, and then he's being polite to him. He's never met anyone like him before.
Minato, Kushina, it looks like I was wrong. Your son is a hundred times better than both of you combined. Well, I guess I have no choice now.
"Fantastic kid. You, indeed, are one in a kind. Alright, I'll tell you my story. But before that, tell me, why do you think I am here with you?
"What do you mean?"
"You've been brilliant in realising that the Yondaime sealed me inside your body because he couldn't kill me. However, you haven't thought about why he sealed me inside you. He could have chosen anyone else. So why you?"
The Kyuubi saw Naruto's emotions waver for the first time since he met him. He started thinking about why he was chosen to contain the fox. What the Kyuubi said made sense. Why would a powerful being like him be sealed in a child? Although Naruto could only make a guess, he couldn't figure out the exact reason. Seeing this, the Kyuubi sighed and started explaining.
"It's a complicated and long story, kid, so you better listen carefully."
"In an ideal world, the Yondaime would have preferred to seal me inside of a seasoned Shinobi. However, once I'm sealed, that Shinobi would die since my chakra is very potent. Once you become an adult, your chakra coils do not grow or change. On that basis, the Yondaime had to seal me inside a child whose chakra coils are yet to develop. A child's chakra coils will have more time to get accustomed to my chakra. You're following me till here?"
Naruto nodded in affirmation, restlessly waiting for the Kyuubi to continue his explanation.
"Well, the Yondaime chose to seal me inside you, in particular, because you are his son."
It was as if the world had frozen for Naruto. Time seemed to move slower as he registered what the Kyuubi had just told him.
What? The Yondaime is my father? Wait a minute, now that the Kyuubi said it, how did I not notice? In fact, how did no one in the village notice? I have his eyes and hair. Wow! WOW! I'm the Yondaime's son! My idol and role model is my father! THIS IS AMAZING!
Wait, if I am Yondaime's son, then why are the villagers treating me like I'm trash? Why am I living in poverty, struggling for food? Why am I not treated with at least a little amount of respect?
"You probably are thinking about why you're mistreated if you are the Yondaime's son. A majority of the villagers do not know you or your lineage. The Hokage and a few high-rank Shinobis are probably the only ones who know about you.
Naruto then remembered asking Sandaime about his parents, with him continually saying that they were great people and gave their lives to protect the village. It was obvious to him that Sandaime knew about his parents. Without realising himself, Naruto started to cry.
"The old man knew. I'm sure of it. But why won't he tell me? DON'T I HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW MY PARENTS? FOR EIGHT YEARS, I'VE HAD TO LIVE AS AN ORPHAN WHO WAS OSTRACISED BY EVERYONE FOR NO REASON!"
"Naruto, CALM DOWN! I understand your feelings. However, the situation isn't that simple. Your father, Minato Namikaze, is considered one of the greatest Shinobis of all time. He was instrumental in winning the Third Shinobi War. Iwagakure, in particular, has a massive grudge against him for destroying 1000 of their Shinobis in an instant. If your lineage is known to the world, you must be constantly protected and monitored as there will be threats from around the world. Furthermore, you have me sealed inside you, which will further endanger you. The Hokage mainly was trying to protect you by keeping it a secret."
Despite Kyuubi's reasonable explanation, Naruto still couldn't accept that he wasn't told about his parents. He felt that the Sandaime had betrayed him in a sense.
"How do you know all this anyway? It's not like the old man came and explained it to you. Why are you trying to defend him?"
"I'm not interested in defending any human when all humans have done is imprison us tailed beasts. I know this because I was sealed inside your mother before you."
The Kyuubi expected Naruto to snap out of his anger on hearing this, and it happened exactly.
"You knew my mother as well? Who is she? Did you say you were sealed inside her?"
"That's right. I was sealed inside your mother before I was sealed inside you. Your mother's name is Kushina Uzumaki. She's quite an extraordinary Shinobi who originally hailed from Uzushiogakure."
"So I have a clan that's from a different village? Just how much information about me was hidden from me?"
"No, sadly, Uzushiogakure has been destroyed since your mother was your age. The Uzumaki clan is nearly extinct. Your mother was one of the few survivors of the clan. She came to Konoha when she was a child."
"Naruto, I can see you feel sad about not having a clan. However, right now, we are getting off-topic. I want you to put aside your feelings for a while. The information I am about to say can determine your future as a Shinobi."
Naruto understood the seriousness behind Kyuubi's words. He nodded and started to listen carefully.
"The day you were born was also the day I attacked Konoha. That wasn't a coincidence. You see, even if a tailed beast is sealed using the most potent fuinjutsu, there are instances where the seal can weaken. One such instance is childbirth."
The Kyuubi looked at Naruto to see if he would say anything. Naruto's eyes started crying again, but he didn't say anything and was waiting for him to speak. Once again, the Kyuubi was impressed with Naruto's mental fortitude despite being a mere eight-year-old boy.
"Once you were born, a masked man came and attacked you and your parents. While your father was saving you, he kidnapped your mother and removed me from her seal. A Jinchuriki cannot survive once their tailed beast is removed from their body. So that man basically killed your mother by removing me from her body."
Naruto's eyes were filled and trembling with rage. He was releasing a very dark aura that sought destruction. Despite hearing something that traumatising, Naruto kept quiet to keep his word to the Kyuubi.
"Once he extracted me from your mother, that man put me under his control. He was an Uchiha and thus had eyes that could put me under an incredibly powerful Genjutsu. After that, he forced me to wreak havoc on Konoha.
"Your father fought that man and defeated him, freeing me from that wretched Uchiha's control. I tried to get out of the village to be free finally, but the Sandaime and his Shinobis attacked me. Before I could do anything, your father returned and teleported me to a secluded place."
"This is where something strange started to happen. I tried to kill your father to escape capture. Your father used his famed Hiraishin no Jutsu to constantly evade my attacks. Then, he attacked me from a blind spot with his Rasengan jutsu. Unlike his other attacks, this felt really powerful, and I couldn't move for a while. He used that time to use the Shiki Fujin no Jutsu to call the Reaper and seal me. By this time, I had recovered from that attack, and yet I couldn't put any resistance while I was sealed inside you. Until today I didn't understand why my strength failed me at that time."
The Kyuubi took a brief pause to see if Naruto had figured out the reason for his lack of resistance. He only saw a pondering look on Naruto's face, so he continued explaining.
"While your father was sealing me, he used a rare power that is abundantly available yet impossible to use. He used Senjutsu to overpower me."
"Senjutsu? I've only heard about Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, Taijutsu and Fuinjutsu. What is this Senjutsu?"
"Senjutsu is basically the natural energy that is surrounding all around the planet. It is the most powerful form of chakra and cannot be wielded by all beings on the earth. Only three Shinobis in the world have successfully used Senjutsu chakra – Hashirama Senju, Jiraiya and your father.
"Woah, the first Hokage, a Sannin and my father are the only ones that used it? That's amazing!"
"Of course, it's amazing. The three were incredible Shinobis with ridiculous amounts of chakra. Only people with high chakra levels can use Senjutsu, thus making it an elite Shinobi craft."
"What would happen if people with less chakra used Senjutsu?"
"They would become a stone for eternity."
Naruto gulped on hearing the consequences of Senjutsu. It was even more dangerous than Fuinjutsu.
"Senjustu, in particular, is highly effective against the tailed beasts. After all, we tailed beasts are made up of Senjutsu. Thus, in a sense, it is a natural enemy for us."
"You are made up of Senjutsu? That's very surprising. How come you are made up of Senjutsu? Shouldn't Senjutsu be intangible or have no forms?
"Quite an intelligent statement, kid. However, how I became what I am is a story for another time. I am not interested in talking about it now. Since your father used Senjutsu on me, I couldn't fight back even if I wanted to. However, he caused an unexpected consequence by using Senjutsu that night."
"As he was sealing me inside you while using Senjutsu, I believe he also sealed a small portion of Senjutsu chakra inside you."
Naruto widened his eyes as he finally understood what was happening. The realisation made him shiver a little.
"I've been using Senjutsu all this time? That's why I get immense pain whenever I use chakra?"
"Ha! I wish that were the case, kid. It would be a lesser evil than what's happening to you. You see, instead of temporarily absorbing Senjutsu and using it then and there, your body is absorbing Senjutsu into your system and converting it as your own chakra. Perhaps it's doing it due to the exposure to Senjutsu chakra since the moment you were born. I believe that your body is treating Senjustu chakra like normal chakra. In any case, your chakra has become highly dense and mostly Senjutsu chakra apart from my own."
After hearing this, Naruto was now visibly shaking. His knees started to get weak, and he could no longer stand. The realisation was too much for him to bear at that moment. If his body were primarily composed of Senjutsu chakra, then whenever he used chakra, he would turn into a stone. So, he probably can never use chakra.
"It seems like you have understood the gravity of your situation Naruto. Two years ago, your situation was much better because your body didn't absorb too much Senjustu. However, you have started meditating to improve your chakra control. Senjutsu chakra is gathered when a person stays still without moving around. Your meditation training increased and sped up your body gathering Senjutsu chakra."
Naruto was now looking visibly bleak. All he wanted was to train and improve himself to become stronger. How can this happen? How can a powerful training exercise like meditation cause this much harm to him? It wasn't fair at all.
Naruto, while the situation may seem hopeless, I see your future in two directions. Senjutsu chakra shall turn a person into a stone only if that person cannot control that chakra. Hashirama, Jiraiya and your father could control Senjutsu chakra, at least to a decent extent. Thus, you either fail in controlling Senjutsu and effectively end your career as a Shinobi, or you succeed in controlling Senjutsu and become one of the strongest Shinobis to have ever lived."
Hearing this, Naruto instantly perked up. He felt like he could hope again. It wasn't impossible for him to be a Shinobi and achieve his dreams.
"Is that true? Can I actually control Senjutsu?"
"It is possible, but it is also ridiculously difficult. Until you master it, you will feel hell every time you use chakra. Unlike bodily injuries, injuries to chakra coils are permanent, so if you overpush yourself, you will end your Shinobi career. Thus, your path to success is brimming with obstacles."
"Now tell me, Naruto. What will you do about me? What will you do now that you have heard the truth about yourself and your condition? Will you continue trying to become a Shinobi despite knowing that you could die or get paralysed as a Shinobi in an instant?"
The Kyuubi watched Naruto as he started collecting his thoughts. Naruto didn't speak anything for five minutes. He breathed in and out, calmed himself down, looked the Kyuubi in his eyes and gave his answer.
"Thank you for telling me all this, Kyuubi-san. I finally understand the events of my life and the reason for my pain. Firstly, it's clear to me now that you have no ill intent against me or my village. You didn't attack the village out of your will, and then you only tried to escape. I cannot hold you responsible for the destruction six years ago. However, when I see this masked Uchiha, I will ensure he pays for what he has done to my village, my family and me."
"Your story and explanation have convinced me of my goals and conviction. I will never give up on them. Now that I know the reason for my pain, I will persevere to push beyond it. If I can never use chakra, I will use taijutsu to achieve my dream. No matter what, I will become the Hokage and bring equal treatment to everyone in my village, including you, Kyuubi-san." Even if I could die or become crippled, I will not stop achieving my dream.
The Kyuubi could only smile on the inside after hearing and seeing Naruto's determination. He knew that Naruto would one day become a great Shinobi who would bring peace to this wretched Shinobi world.
"Well then, kid, I truly wish you would succeed in your dream and ensure respect is brought upon us tailed beasts. If your determination remains unwavering throughout the harsh world you are about to face, I would also consider helping you. For now, good luck on your journey."
"I appreciate that Kyuubi-san. Thank you."
"Kurama. My name is Kurama. You have earned my respect, so you can call me by my name."
Naruto widely grinned happily after hearing Kyuubi's name.
"Thank you Kurama-san. I won't let you or my precious people down…."
There you go. Wow, that was a really long chapter. Once again, we have a more conversation-oriented chapter, but it was necessary to build the fundamentals for the story. I hope I have clearly explained the workings of Naruto's Senjutsu for this fic. I also made Kurama friendlier right from the beginning because he is fully sealed within Naruto. Since this fic is about friendship, I want Kurama to be Naruto's friend. It seems fitting that he should be properly treated after what they did to him in Boruto. Now, in the next chapter, Sasuke will definitely be there. He will be the main focus of the fourth chapter. It will take some time, probably 7-10 days.
With that, I take my adieu. Once again, I thank the people who reviewed my previous chapters and ask everyone to give their reviews if they can.
Peace out
Radiancebeater