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His lips curled up uncontrollably, widening until they became an incredibly radiant smile, like sunlight breaking through dark clouds.
He spoke softly, his voice filled with indescribable excitement and deep comfort:
"Welcome back, Kurama!"
Within his consciousness space, there was the newly formed, slightly smaller nine-tailed fox.
It flicked its tail somewhat awkwardly, seemingly trying to maintain its usual haughty demeanor.
But in the end, it still managed to snort in response.
That voice carried the same subtle sense of relief and warmth, a feeling of returning home:
"Hmph! I'm back!"
Chapter 420 The Choice of Light
Within the consciousness space, as the chakra transfer was completed, a spectacular sight appeared on the water's surface: three Nine-Tails appearing together.
Behind the young Naruto was the already enormous and majestic half of the Nine-Tails, brimming with chakra;
Beside the adult Naruto was the young Nine-Tails, who had just received most of the chakra, was only one meter tall, and had a tender aura.
The creature held tightly in the sunflower's arms was the "Little Nine-Tailed Fox," which had shrunk to the size of a kitten and looked exceptionally tiny and adorable.
The Great Nine-Tails lowered its enormous head, looking at its three counterparts: one large, one small, and one medium-sized.
It rubbed its chin with its paw and mumbled, "Hmm... why does it feel like I, a dignified nine-tailed fox, am now treated like I'm being sold wholesale? It's not rare at all anymore."
Upon hearing this, Ban, sitting atop its head, scoffed and mercilessly added, "You know what, compared to the others, the other two, especially the one in Sunflower's arms, are indeed... cuter."
"What good is being cute!" x 3
Almost in unison, the three nine-tailed foxes of varying sizes simultaneously bristled and retorted, their synchronization rate practically 100%.
The powerful aura even caused ripples to appear on the surface of the consciousness space.
To them, the word "cute" is an insult to the dignity of their strongest tailed beast!
The sunflower shrank back in fright at the sudden triple roar.
But then she looked down at the fluffy, warm little nine-tailed fox in her arms, which was slightly puffed up because it was angry.
She reached out her little hand and gently stroked its head, her pure, big eyes filled with sincere doubt: "But... isn't being cute good? It's small, soft, and so comfortable to hold."
Faced with the sunflower's pure, unadulterated gaze and its soul-stirring "blow".
The little nine-tailed fox's bellyful of words about "power," "majesty," and "terror" were instantly shut down, and not a single word could be uttered.
It could only awkwardly turn its head to one side, facing the crowd with the back of its head, trying to maintain its last bit of dignity through silence.
However, as it turned its head, it came face to face with two other nine-tailed foxes.
One is the small Nine-Tails that has just regained its size, and the other is the large Nine-Tails that loves to watch the drama unfold.
The two of them were practically laughing so hard they were practically rolling on the floor.
"What the hell are you laughing at!"
Enraged, the little Nine-Tails bared its teeth at the two who were watching the spectacle: "Instead of snickering, you should hurry up and send over your chakra!"
"Otherwise, we won't be able to defeat even a decent summoning beast, let alone the Ten Luo!"
The adult Naruto spoke up at the right moment, bringing the topic back on track, his tone calm: "Kurama is right, the most urgent task is to restore our fighting strength as soon as possible."
"The threat from Shi Luo and the Divine Tree People is imminent; we must act quickly."
Young Naruto looked at the Nine-Tails inside him, his tone pleading: "Uncle Kurama, please!"
The Great Nine-Tailed Fox snorted in response.
It looked at the little nine-tailed fox that had just regained its size, and a sly smile, which was hard to describe and carried a hint of mockery and an "elderly" air, appeared on its face.
He slowly extended a huge fist, wreathed in crimson chakra: "Come on, son! Let your father... ptooey! Let this great one lend you a hand!"
Little Nine-Tails looked at its other self's smug expression, and felt a vein throbbing on its forehead.
It didn't speak, but silently extended its own fist, preparing to directly transfer chakra.
However, just as the two enormous fox fists were about to touch, the little nine-tailed fox raised its other hand expressionlessly.
Facing the Great Nine-Tails, it firmly and powerfully raised a sharp middle claw!
Nine-Tails: "..."
Its smile froze on its face.
Young Naruto was the first to burst out laughing, and even Minato and Kushina couldn't help but chuckle.
Ban's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
The two Nine-Tails' fists finally collided.
The next moment, a vast and boundless golden chakra, flowing like a mighty river, surged continuously from the body of the Great Nine-Tails.
Through the connected fist, it was injected into the little nine-tailed fox's body. The light was so dazzling that it illuminated the entire consciousness space in a golden-red hue.
With the influx of massive amounts of chakra, the Nine-Tails' body began to expand and solidify at a visible speed!
Its dark red fur became even shinier and glossier, and its muscle lines became more defined and powerful.
The oppressive aura emanating from his body steadily increased, even causing violent fluctuations in the surrounding chakra surface.
Just a few minutes later, the transmission gradually stopped.
When the two fox fists separated, the little nine-tailed fox's size had returned from more than one meter tall to a colossal creature nearly fifteen meters tall, almost the size of the big nine-tailed fox!
Although it may still be slightly inferior to its peak, the terrifying aura and oppressive feeling of the strongest tailed beast has returned!
The Great Nine-Tailed Fox, having loosened its fist, was clearly exhausted. Its once round and full cheeks seemed to have become thinner, and its aura had weakened considerably.
It let out a long breath, and said wearily, "That's about enough... The rest is up to you to recover on your own. I need to get some sleep..."
Seeing how much her other self had exhausted herself trying to help her recover, the little nine-tailed fox's earlier annoyance at being teased dissipated.
It looked at the weakened Nine-Tailed Fox, its tone still hard but less sharp: "Thanks, you too, get well soon."
The tiny Nine-Tails nestled in the sunflower's embrace raised its head and looked at the adult Naruto behind him, where the Nine-Tails had regained its former glory.
Although his voice was still childish, it carried a hint of relief and anticipation: "Now, Naruto, you can use Tailed Beast Mode to your heart's content again!"
The adult Naruto felt the Kurama chakra within him surge and become as powerful as his own arm.
He clenched his fist tightly, his eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit: "Ah! The long-lost power... This time, I will never let anyone hurt my family and village again!"
Meanwhile, outside Konoha Hospital, along a secluded tree-lined path.
Hikaru sat quietly on the bench, his gaze somewhat unfocused as he looked at the Hokage Rock, which was under reconstruction in the distance.
Beside her sat Sarada, who had just finished visiting her father and was slightly relieved after learning that her father, Sasuke, was out of danger.
Sarada adjusted her glasses, piecing together the fragmented information she had just heard from Hikaru, trying to reconstruct the complete events:
"So... according to you, it was Boruto from the future who used the abilities of that time-traveling turtle, Rei, to go back in time and save you when you were in the most danger?"
"And then... was it the seventh generation from the past who brought you to this era?"
Hikaru nodded slightly, placing his hands on his knees, his voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable certainty: "Yes. So, Boruto is more than just a friend to me."
"He was the first and only ray of light to shine into my life when it was plunged into darkness, the one who rescued me from the prison of despair...the most important person."
Sarada looked at the complex expression on Hikaru's face, a mixture of gratitude, dependence, and some deeper emotion, and understood.
She thought of everything Boruto had endured over the past few years.
I think of his unwavering resilience, which never wavered even when he was stigmatized.
I couldn't help but feel more empathy for what happened to Guang.
She took a deep breath and extended an invitation in a sincere tone: "In that case, stay in this era!"
"Now, in the Uchiha clan, only my father and I are left on the surface."
"Your father is the clan head. If he agrees, it's just a matter of his word for you to join the Uchiha clan! You can start a new life here!"
She paused, a determined smile spreading across her face, her eyes behind her glasses gleaming with idealism: "Moreover, my dream is to become a Hokage like the Seventh Hokage, both powerful and gentle!"
"I believe that Konoha Village can definitely become your safe haven!"
Hikaru turned to look at Sarada, touched by the unreserved kindness and enthusiasm in her eyes.
She smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Sarada. You really are a very kind person."
Sarada adjusted her glasses a little shyly: "Because the Seventh Boss is my role model!"
The light's gaze drifted into the distance, as if piercing through time and space.
Seeing the blond boy who had reached out to her amidst the smoke of war in the Warring States period, she softly echoed, "...Indeed."
"Although I've had more contact with Naruto from another world, when he was younger, he... is indeed like the sun, both powerful and incredibly gentle."
It is a light similar to Boruto's, but capable of illuminating a wider world.
Sarada's eyes lit up at this, feeling even more hopeful: "How about it? Stay! With everyone!"
However, the light slowly and firmly shook its head.
She raised her head and looked up at the clear blue sky of this era, a sky free of gunpowder.
His voice was clear and calm, carrying a resolute tone born of careful consideration: "I think I won't stay."
"why?"
Sarada was stunned and couldn't understand.
Here, her most important person, Boruto, is, she has companions who are willing to accept her, and there is a relatively peaceful environment...
Hikaru withdrew his gaze from the sky and looked at Sarada again.
With a faint smile on his face, yet one that seemed to have seen through many things, he said, "Because this era is not my 'future'."
She explained softly, "Then, following this logic, in the 'past' of this era, in that war-torn Warring States period, there should also be a 'light' waiting..."
"Waiting for Boruto, who is destined to travel through time, to save her and become the light in her life."
Her gaze became distant, tinged with a mixture of reluctance and resolve: "If I choose to stay here and live a peaceful life..."