Author's notes:
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Longer Description:
Instead of the impulsive and approval-seeking boy from the canonical story, meet Naruto, a thoughtful analyst who notices nuances that others ignore. Rejected by the villagers of Konohagakure, he learned to rely on himself and find beauty in solitude.
As Naruto reaches for Kurama's power, an unexpected encounter takes place. Instead of a terrifying beast, he meets an intelligent being trapped within his body. Kyuubi, initially reluctant, sees in Naruto a kindred pain and loneliness. From this interaction, a thread of understanding is born.
Darkness swallowed Naruto like a black blanket. His anger and frustration surged like a wild river, the pain from Haku's wound searing through him. But it was the emotional pain that hurt the most. Sasuke's dead body lay on the ground, proof of his own failure. Helplessness and bitterness tore at his heart.
Naruto's eyes turned blood red, like they were reflecting the fires of hell. Kyuubi's evil chakra stirred inside his head, tempting him with power and revenge. He gritted his teeth, fighting the urge to give in to the dark side. He didn't want to turn into a monster, but he felt like he had no choice.
A scream of pain and fury ripped from Naruto's throat. His body pulsed with a red aura, its energy thrumming like a heartbeat. His hair stood on end, and his hands turned into sharp claws. Around him, a huge chakra fox took shape, glowing with bad-ass power.
Haku took a step back, shocked by Naruto's sudden change. She was scared. She knew she was now fighting something much stronger, something that was beyond human. This wasn't just a kid anymore; it was a wild, untamed demon, ready to fight and get revenge.
Naruto lunged at Haku with a savage roar. His claws slashed through the air like knives. Haku barely dodged his attacks. But she could feel that with each hit, she was getting weaker.
Naruto's anger grew with each passing moment. He didn't care about anything else but revenge. He felt the demon's power coursing through his veins, and he used it to make himself stronger. He got faster, stronger, and more dangerous.
In the dark recesses of Naruto's mind, Kyuubi lurked like a vulture circling a carrion. Anger, frustration, and pain—these emotions swirled like a chaotic vortex, threatening to consume the boy. The demon's red chakra pulsed in the darkness, like the living heart of hell.
Kyuubi knew he had to act before it was too late. He couldn't let anger consume Naruto, for that would mean losing control over the Nine-Tailed Fox's immense power.
Kurama's voice pierced the chaos like a thunderbolt from a clear sky.
"Calm down, human scum!"
Naruto doubled over in pain, fighting the demon's formidable power. He felt a searing fire coursing through his body, and his thoughts became increasingly chaotic.
"Who, what are you?!" the boy yelled, landing on the water-filled ground. The cold liquid brought no relief; quite the opposite, it intensified his pain and frustration.
The boy looked ahead with a slightly clearer mind. He saw large gates, and in the middle of them was a note with the word "seal.". This discovery calmed the boy somewhat, but only for a fleeting moment.
Then, from the darkness, an imposing figure emerged. The Nine-Tailed Fox, also known as Kyuubi by humans, stood before Naruto in all his glory. The powerful, shaggy body emanated a sinister power, and the nine gleaming tails swirled around him like whips ready to strike.
Kyuubi's eyes, like two blood moons, stared down at Naruto. A mixture of rage and disdain lurked in their depths. Naruto trembled all over. Fear mixed with determination within him.
Kyuubi lowered himself, his muzzle right in front of Naruto's face. The demon's hot breath washed over the boy, and his guttural voice pierced him like a cold knife.
"I am the one you've started blaming for your misfortunes, human pup," Kyuubi spat, his words hitting Naruto like a whip. The boy flinched in fear.
He never thought Kyuubi could speak, let alone have a conversation with this creature trapped inside his body. The demon snorted in displeasure when he sensed the mixture of fear and astonishment in Naruto's mind.
"So, all those years of sadness and suffering still haven't added any wisdom to you, brat?" Kyuubi snarled. "Do you think I'm the reason for your problems? You brought this misfortune upon yourself with your weakness and stupidity."
The demon's words struck Naruto like a punch to the gut. He felt anger, and his body filled with hot chakra.
"Not true!" Naruto yelled. "You're the source of my pain! You took everything from me!"
Kyuubi raised his head and let out a mighty roar. A wave of sound hit Naruto with the force of a hurricane, throwing him to the ground. The boy gritted his teeth and stared at the demon with determination.
Kurama's voice, like thunder, echoed in Naruto's ears:
"Listen to me, pathetic human!" Kyuubi shouted. Noticing the focus in the boy's eyes, he added, "Just like you, I am a victim of fate and the decisions of your damned village!"
These words shook Naruto. He had never thought of Kyuubi as a victim. He had always seen him only as a monster who had destroyed his village and taken his parents away from him.
Naruto looked into Kyuubi's eyes and saw the pain and loneliness that he knew so well. In that moment, he realized that the demon was not just evil but also a suffering creature, trapped in a body full of hatred.
"Is it possible?" he thought. "If each Biju has its own self, then humanity imprisons these creatures against their will."
Anger and bitterness churned within Kyuubi. A red chakra pulsed around him like living fire.
"I was imprisoned, forced to fight, and used as a tool!" the demon roared. "And you, brat, are nothing more than a tool of your village!"
"That's impossible! My village..." The boy's voice broke as demonic laughter echoed from behind the gates of the seal.
"Boy, I've been watching you since the first moments of your miserable existence. Do you think you can fool me with some nonsense?" A demonic grin spread across the creature's face, emanating pure evil.
In one moment, the boy's face turned pale as canvas. The demon's words hit him with the force of a blow, crushing the remnants of hope. If it was true, then he could hide no secrets or thoughts from this monster. He was like an open book, wide open to his enemy's gaze.
The boy took a step back, feeling fear constrict his throat. With trembling hands, he clenched his fists, fighting the panic that threatened to paralyze him.
"On the first day of your life, I was sealed inside you," Kyuubi began, his guttural voice filling the dark cave where Naruto stood. "It happened as a result of the attack on Konohagakure, provoked by someone who should no longer exist." There was a hint of sadness in the demon's words, for although he was a creature from hell, mindless killing of beings was not in his nature.
"So, you know who my parents were?" Naruto asked in a pleading voice, his eyes glistening with tears.
"I took their lives the same moment they sealed your fate as my guardian." Kyuubi paused for a moment, as if weighing his words. "The person closest to you, your Hokage, has been lying to you all your life, claiming he doesn't know their identities," he finished, surprising himself. Why was he telling this brat, his prison, about his own existence?
"Then why are you, Kyuubi, telling me this?" Naruto inquired, still reeling from the shocking revelation.
"Hmm... I despise Konohagakure and its people more than you," Kyuubi sneered. "That's why I propose you listen to me until the end. I want you to abandon your loyalty to that village."
A moment of silence fell over the boy's mind. Naruto stared at Kyuubi, his thoughts swirling. The demon's words had planted a seed of doubt in his heart. Had the Hokage really been lying to him all along? And who were his parents, really?
At that moment, Naruto knew he couldn't run from the truth any longer. He had to face his past, no matter how painful it might be.
"Alright," he said firmly, looking Kyuubi straight in the eyes. "Tell me everything you know."
Kyuubi grinned wickedly, his red eyes glowing with an ominous light. He knew he had just begun a game with Naruto's soul at stake.