Everything was set. Naruto and Kurama told of their plan to summon Lord Aizen for answers to Devi. She was reluctant at first but seeing their hope and happiness she couldn't deny them. Devi taught Naruto how to use the Shinigami mask and all the necessary things related to it. Naruto already knew how to use all the other masks and now he knows how to use this one too.
It took only a day for Naruto to completely understand the shinigami mask created by Lord Aizen. It not only gives you the ability to summon the shinigami but also to use a portion of their power. This is why those of Uzumaki blood who summoned the shinigami while wearing the mask don't have to sacrifice themselves to the death god.
His mother knew how to summon the shinigami but not about the shinigami mask and that is why although his father was able to summon the death god to split and seal kurama inside of him he had to sacrifice himself in return for using these powers.
But since Naruto has both the mask and Uzumaki blood he doesn't need to fear any sacrifice. All he needs to do is perform the ritual as taught to him by Devi while wearing the Mask and soon Lord Aizen will grace him with his divine presence.
"Listen Naruto, once you start the ritual I won't be able to be here. Due to the Gods punishing me, both me and Aizen can't be together in any form at any place, not until the curse is lifted." Both Devi and Naruto are inside the Uzumaki mask shrine. Naruto is wearing a white ceremonial kimono with a huge Uzumaki swirl on its back in black and red and there are sea waves like designs all over the kimono.
The Uzumaki mask shrine is a magical place all by itself. Because of the importance of this place only those of Uzumaki blood can enter it. Not only that, the shrine acts as a gateway to Uzushio from anywhere to anyone who has Uzumaki blood.
During the cease of Uzushio the priest of the shrine used her fuinjutsu powers to transfer the shrine into a space completely removed from their world. All the information that the Uzumaki has gathered over the years from sealing to techniques to simple cooking recipes are stored safely inside the shrine and It has a seal located in its centre which is a two way portal to Uzushio and back to the shrine. The space in which the shrine exists is only accessible to Uzumaki chakra.
That is why as long as Naruto is inside the shrine no one can find him no matter how hard they look and that is why no matter where you are in the elemental nations as long as you have the Uzumaki blood you have the ability to access the shrine and enter Uzushio but because Uzushio is locked up by all that barriers no other Uzumaki has been able to access the shrine and Naruto is only able to do so because of the mark on his hand.
Devi has already told him everything he needs to know about Uzushio and Uzumaki. She told him how to cook and read. She told him how to write a seal or create them. She taught him his first jutsu. Naruto has family all because of her and one part of him wants to keep her with forever but he knows that he is being selfish. She has every right to be free of this curse. He promised her that he will free her from this nightmare and now he is going to do so. He will miss her for sure but her freedom is more important than his selfish desires and he has kurama too so he won't be completely lonely.
"So the moment you start the process I will go back inside the mask again. I am telling you this so that you don't get panicked and stop the ritual. Once Aizen is in front of you his presence might startle you but do not forget that he is your family and ask him whatever you want, Understood" Devi told him one final time. She hated it that she had to do this.
She hates that she has to help Naruto and Kurama find how to free her. She doesn't want to leave them again but she also wants to be free of this curse and be with the one she loves again. How long has it been since she saw Aizen? Maybe it won't be so bad. Naruto has kurama and Kurama has Naruto. Neither will be alone again. She doesn't know what to feel but the smile on Naruto's face told her that she doesn't need to worry. The time has come for her to finally rest and leave the future to the next generation.
As soon as Naruto started the ritual Devi disappeared from view and the air around him became cold. Darkness surrounded him, the very wall of the shrines shaking. Soon the ritual ended and nothing happened at first. Naruto thought something might have gone wrong or might have done something wrong but before he could even finish the thought a strong and powerful feeling overcame all of his senses. Fear gripped his heart and it felt like he was going to choke. Breathing became difficult and his whole body became sweaty.
An invisible force was upon him whispering in his ears to submit, to fall for the pressure but he stood firm. He was Naruto Uzumaki and this was his ancestors powers. He isn't going to buckle under the pressure, instead he will face him head on to make sure to convey to Lord Aizen that although small he is still worthy of being an Uzumaki.
Aizen looked around the shrine. He knows who summoned him and how could he not when he was the one who promised his birth to his family. The shrine brought back all the memories whether it be the good ones or the bad ones. Naruto is still standing firm despite being subjected to his immense power. Not everyone can withstand his raw pressure, not even if you are an Uzumaki and seeing that Naruto can only be filled with pride. To think that his descendants will be this strong at such a tender age too.
"Look up dear child. You have proved yourself to me and it fills me with pride to see that you possess a will even more firm than me. It is with great joy that I finally get to meet you young Naruto for I have been waiting for you to summon me ever since you were born. So now face me and answer me why have you summoned me dear child" Aizen spoke with authority but with a hint of affection.
The pressure is finally off of him. Naruto can breathe easily again. He looked up only to see the beautiful and charming god that Devi described, not the shinigami that was painted on the mask. Even their description didn't do justice to Lord Aizen for he is far more divine than what Naruto previously thought. His hairs, his eyes and especially his voice they all are filled with power and grace that is not earthly. No wonder Devi fell for him.
Halting his thoughts and after catching his breath he kneeled down in front of the god that he had just summoned and spoke in a tone full of admiration and respect.
"Although you already know me, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Naruto Uzumaki and I am Devi's direct descendant. It is my honour to finally meet the All father. I have summoned you to ask only two questions of which I needed the answers desperately and it will be a great beneficence on me if you could help me my lord" Naruto is still kneeling while he tries to convey as much of his desperation and respect as he could. He wanted Aizen to help him not because he feels obliged to do so but because he wants to.
Aizen looked at the kneeling boy in front of him. He heard not only his words but the feelings behind them. Aizen waited for a few minutes before speaking again. " Look me in the eyes, descendant of Devi" He spoke and Naruto looked him in the eyes for the first time since he had arrived.
Power beyond his comprehension is hidden behind those eyes and Naruto can only imagine the might that the All father wields. Every hair on Naruto's body is standing and he is getting goosebumps all over his body because of the sheer presence of Lord Aizen. Naruto thought that Kurama was ridiculously powerful but he is nothing compared to the deity standing in front of him. Even without doing anything the shinigami is forcing Naruto to bow down to his power and he understands that someone who wields power such as this can only be considered as a GOD.
"I waited many years for your birth, little prince, for I had already foreseen your birth. When your father summoned me that day I recognised immediately who you were but at that time it was unwise of me to say anything to your parents.
Everyone is born with a destiny they need to fulfill and role to play in this great play of life and even though I knew how hard your life is going to be I couldn't do anything to change it because it would have been a misuse of powers.
How we live and the circumstances that surround us shape us in what we become in the future. Your life until now has not been easy and I believe although it has been a cruel experience it has also given you many important lessons."
Naruto listened carefully to what the All father was saying. He already knew that the shinigami knew whonhe was when he was born and how could he not since he was the one who promised his birth.
He understands what the shinigami is saying. It would have angered the gods if he had used information not meant to be known by mortals to change his life and although Naruto has some hard feelings regarding his life he doesn't deny the fact that it has greatly helped Naruto. If he missed living with his parents he is glad that he met Devi and Kurama too.
Naruto has learned many things because of the way his life has been and Naruto is only thankful to Devi and Kurama for loving him and making his life much more enjoyable than before.
"I can see that you understand what I am trying to say young Uzumaki and I am glad that you do. Now you have permission to ask your questions little one and I will try to answer to the best of my ability". The All father finished speaking and Naruto braced himself.
Naruto got up from his kneeling posting and took a deep breath. He looked at the tengu mask that has become a part of him. He didn't know when the last time he was without the mask was when he was not sleeping or eating.
Devi is someone who has become far more important to Naruto then he ever thought possible and even if it pains him to think of living without her he has to do this because this is the only way he can free her.
Naruto looked at the All father with all the determination he could gather and asked " I have only two questions my lord. How can I free Lady Devi from the Tengu mask and How can I get the other half of Kurama back that is sealed inside of you."
He finished and waited for the All father to say something. The shinigami waited for a few minutes before answering him.
"You have asked some interesting questions and I have the answers to both of these questions but before I answer them You have to answer my questions too. Why do you want to free Devi and why do you need the other half of kurama if your answers satisfy me only then will I tell you the answers to your questions. So tell me, Young Uzumaki, what your answers are."
Naruto doesn't even think about the answer to these questions. He has been thinking about it ever since he met Devi and Kurama. He looked the shinigami in the eyes and answered.
"I have not been imprisoned ever but even then I know the feeling of being caged. I could never talk to anyone or go anywhere without someone reminding me that I was not wanted and yet I couldn't get why they would treat me like that and I felt trapped and hollow.
Trapped in this village surrounded by everyone who hates me and then I met Devi. She changed me and my life. She showed me what it felt when you're loved unconditionally like parents love their children and it liberated me from my chains. I met Kurama who became my family and it filled me with so much warmth that it didn't matter anymore that Konoha hated me. All that mattered was Kurama and Devi.
I love them and because I love them I want them to be happy. Kurama doesn't want anymore to leave the seal that binds him to me but I want to make sure that he gets his freedom and that will not only make him happy but me too.
Devi doesn't wanna leave me either but the only way for her to move on from this mortal plane and be with the one she loves and for that to happen I need to free her from this curse. This is why I want you to tell me how to free Devi from this Mask and how to get Kurama's other half back from you."
Naruto finished speaking and waited for the All father. Naruto felt warmth from within him that can only come from Kurama and although Devi is not present he can easily imagine her smiling face.
Aizen looked at the little child in front of him and smiled. Every word that the boy has spoken is filled with pure truth and love. He can see that there isn't even a hint of a lie there. The boy has given him what he needed.
" Well said Young Uzumaki well said. You have not only satisfied me with your answers but also filled me with great pride to see someone so true to their words. I am truly proud of you, my descendant. Now I will give you your answers.
The night when you were born your father used a jutsu to summon me. He then proceeded to use my powers to split kurama into two halves one yang and one yin and offered himself as the sacrifice to use my powers. The one inside of you is yang. To get the other half of kurama is to use the ritual blade to cut through my stomach and summon the other half of kurama back to this realm.
As for your other question. When I created the mask it was simply to summon Devi's soul but when God learned of the mask they sealed her inside the mask and put a curse on it so that me and her can never meet again. Since I was the one who created the mask and now that I have all my powers back I can release her from it but I cannot remove the curse that is placed on it."
Naruto heard the answers and frowned. He was very very happy to learn how to get Kurama's other half back. All he needs to do is use the ritual sword to cut through the Shinigami's stomach and summon the yin Kurama but to learn that even the shinigami can't remove the curse on the mask has dampened all his happiness.
He is back to square one. Summoning the All father for answers was their last bet and he doesn't know what to do now that they still don't know how to free Devi.
Aizen watched the turmoil inside Naruto with an amused smile. He is happy to see the child so committed to his cause. Before Naruto's thoughts could spiral out of control he interrupted him.
"Naruto no need to get so worked up like this" he said to Naruto who looked at him with a confused expression. He smiled a little and continued.
"I am the one who cannot do anything about the curse but you can do it. You can remove the curse placed upon the mask and once the curse is removed I will release Devi from the mask." The shinigami finished and Naruto's smile returned with full force. It was like watching the sun rise full of warmth and brightness.
Naruto couldn't believe his luck. Not only will he be able to get the other half of but also free Devi. He couldn't wait anymore. He can remove the curse and he will do it right now.
"Thank you for your knowledge my lord. You said that I can remove the curse that is placed upon the mask but how can I do it? Please help me with this too." Naruto asked the shinigami.
"The curse is used to trap Devi and bar her from meeting the one she loves. It will need an equal power to remove the curse. You have to find what that power is and use it to remove it. I can only tell you that you already have the answers." Aizen answered.
Naruto heard what the shinigami answered. Naruto has to use an equal power to that of the curse to remove it and he already has the answer but as far as Naruto's mind could go he couldn't think of anything he can use to remove the curse.
His sealing couldn't be the answer because there is no seal on the mask. The curse is put by the gods and Naruto doesn't have god powers so what could it be. He thought long and hard yet no answer came to his mind.
He tried to enter the mindscape but couldn't form some reason. His call to Kurama was answered and for some reason he knows it has something to do with the shinigami. Now Naruto has no one to help him and he feels scared and alone. What if he couldn't find the answer. Would Devi be angry? Knowing her she wouldn't even think of blaming Naruto but he will blame himself if he couldn't find the answer.
He thought of Devi. He thought of her long flowing hair and beautiful eyes. He thought of her divine smile. Everything about her was perfect and Naruto couldn't think anyone could be more beautiful than her. She was the one person that Naruto loved more than anything.
While Naruto was thinking of Devi he felt the mark on his palm vibrate with a warm sensation and it all finally connected in his mind. He knows what the answer is. He is sure of it. The mark felt more and more warm as his resolve came back. Naruto felt it's power coursing through him.
"I have found the answer to the curse my lord and I would like to remove the curse so that you can free Devi from the Mask. My only request is that we do it right now and in Uzushio. Uzushio is the place where she was sealed and I would like to free her there too so as she leaves this world her last moments are in the home that she built with you." Naruto said happily but respectfully to the death god.
Aizen saw the resolve and smiled. He has been waiting for this day for centuries. He knows that Naruto has the answer and finally Devi will be free from his foolish mistake.With a flick of his finger they were on the island of Uzushio. He can still remember everything about the Island and the village that he created.
Naruto looked around himself. Uzushio has seen so much and lost so much but today Naruto will at least give the island a little happiness by freeing the one who founded the village.
First Naruto took the ritual blade and used it to cut the Shinigami's stomach. Naruto felt the power behind the knife. He commanded the blade to bring the other half of kurama. It took a moment before a great powerful force knocked him out of his feets.
Energy started pouring out of the death god's stomach and he watched slowly as it took the form of the nine tails fox. It was just as tall and big as kurama but only a little dark in colour.
The nine tails fox looked around before seeing the familiar face of Aizen. He can recognise the island where he was. So someone has summoned the shinigami to free him. He looked at the little boy on his back staring at him with awe but instead of feeling the negativity from the boy he only felt love and affection from him.
Kurama was confused but before he could say or do anything the shinigami touched him and in an instant he knew everything about Devi and Naruto. He knew about how and why he is here and who made it possible for him to be here free from the death gods belly. He looked at Naruto with a smile and sat down.
Naruto felt so happy seeing the other kurama. It felt weird because now he can feel one kurama inside of him while there is one outside. He found he could talk to Kurama inside of him again when he thanked him.
Naruto smiled but the work isn't done there is much more to do today. He took hold of the Tengu mask with one hand and placed the mark on his hand over it.
Aizen created the mask so that he and her family will be able to summon her soul whenever they want. Not only was this against nature but it was a selfish desire of Lord Aizen. In his selfishness he was the one who sealed Devi inside the mask and the gods put the curse upon it . Love as Naruto knows can only be selfish to help the one you love not to imprison them.
Naruto needs to break the curse by showing the love that he feels for Devi. The love in which he doesn't want or need anything from her. Even if she won't be here anymore, Naruto will love her the same because love is something far more pure and powerful than any other thing in the world.
Naruto thought of Devi. He thought about what she meant to him. He thought of his desire to see her smile and finally be free. He wants to free her not because she wants to be free or because he needs something in return to free her. All Naruto wants is for her to be happy because he loves her.
The mark pulsed with power underneath his hand. The wind started blowing like a tornado was forming. He can hear the waves crashing against the island of Uzushio. It suddenly got cold and dark. Naruto held on tight to the mask. His hands felt like they were on fire but he held on. The mask started shaking like a leaf and a bright light started coming out of the mask.
Aizen saw this with great wonder. This child in front of him has done what was once impossible to Aizen. He knew how to remove the curse from the mask but he needed someone who loved Devi as much as he loved her but without any desire to get anything from her. A love so selfless that even the gods had to bow down to its might.
And Naruto loves Devi as such. This child who knew Devi for only a handful of years has felt such immense love for her that this very world is shaking by its power. Aizen touched the mask and undid absorbed his powers back.
As soon as Aizen absorbed his powers back a crack formed on the mask and it got divided into two parts. Naruto looked at Aizen with sweat running down his entire body. He didn't think this would be so intense. His hands feels like they are getting pinched by thousands of blades.
At first nothing happened and slowly a figure appeared and in the same way as Aizen appeared. Devi was there standing next to Aizen with tears in her eyes. Naruto too was crying. Finally she is free from that curse. He has done it. The promise that he made to her all those years ago is finally fulfilled. He fell to his knees breathing heavily. It felt like he was going to die but even if he died there is still something he needs to do.
He closed his eyes and went to his mindscape. Kurama looked at the tiny body of Naruto. The boy has done the impossible. Not only has he brought his other half back, he has also freed Devi from her curse. Kurama wanted to help him but he couldn't reach him but somehow Naruto had found the answer to the curse. He felt Naruto's emotions better than anyone and when he felt the love Naruto felt for Devi even a thousand year old creature was stumped.
"You have done it Naruto. I am so happy and proud that I couldn't even express it. For the first time in my long life I have seen something so wonderful and pure. Thank you for everything that you have done." Kurama needed Naruto to know how much gratitude he felt towards him. After facing all the hardships and cruelty he is still so selfless and pure. If any deserves Kurama's respect After his family it is Naruto and well Naruto too is his family.
Naruto looked at Kurama and smiled at his words. But the promise isn't complete because not only Devi was trapped, so was Kurama and he promised both that he would free them. Another reason behind his request to come here Uzushio is to do with fulfilling both of his promises today.
"Kurama, the time has come. Devi will be leaving soon and I want you to say goodbye to her but not as sealed Biju but as her free brother. Your other half is free and now it is time for you to gain your freedom to. I need your help kurama to free you. Will you help me ?" Naruto asked the mighty nine tails fox.
Kurama for the first time since his Devi died shed tears. This boy is a gift. He felt speechless and all he could do was nod his head and wait for Naruto to do what he promised. He wanted to remain inside Naruto for all his life and he already stated his desire in the past but Naruto has told him again and again that as long as he is sealed inside of him Naruto will never feel truly happy.
Naruto got up from his place inside the seal and walked towards the cage that held Kurama. When he reached the gates Kurama's chakra surrounded him and lifted him to the paper that worked as a lock on the cage. He reached the paper with his right hand and tore it off in one swing.
Kurama held himself and his chakra as soon as the seal was destroyed. He knows that if he leaves now Naruto might die. He waited for Naruto to finish what he had started.
Naruto opens his eyes in the real world. Both Devi and Aizen are looking at him with affection in their eyes. Naruto stood up and reached the yin Kurama. With one hand he touched his belly and with the other he fist bumped the yin Kurama who obliged to his intentions with a grateful smile.
"Let go Kurama." He called to the nine tails fox and soon felt power like a hot raging tsunami flowing inside of him. The mark on his hand started pulsing again. He willed his mind to control the flowing lava inside of him. He controlled the flow outside of his body and to the yin Kurama.
Hot bubbling orange energy started flowing from him to the yin half of kurama and in just a few minutes Kurama growed twice in size and now orange coloured.
They are both free. Naruto's family is free. Finally his promises are fulfilled. Naruto opened his mouth to say something but before he could even utter a word he felt darkness overtaking him. He closed his eyes as he fell unconscious but with a smile on his face.
All three remaining presence watch the chosen one fall on the ground and waited for him to regain consciousness so that they can thank the child who helped the adults
A.N.
So both Devi and Kurama are free.
As i said before I will change the things of the Naruto world according to my need.
There is no Minato and Kushina inside the seal.
although kurama has left Naruto he will still be able to help him in every battle. Just wait for the next chapter .
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God bless you.