Chapter 103: Naruto meet Kushina [2]
[A.N : Here's another experiment. I'm not sure how many of you are still following along, but I'll keep writing in the third person from this point forward. Let's see how it goes!]
Naruto and Kushina held each other in a warm, tight hug, overwhelmed by the joy of meeting for the first time. Naruto, in particular, was filled with deep emotion as he finally got to see his mother, a moment he had longed for all his life.
Meanwhile, Minato approached them, and the mighty Nine-Tails was securely restrained by Kushina's Adamantine Sealing Chains, ensuring it couldn't escape.
"Hey, a hug for her and none for me? That's not fair!" Minato teased as he walked over to them.
Kushina and Naruto finally let go of each other. Kushina looked a bit angry as she turned to Minato and said, "A hug? First of all, how could you let him take such a risk by opening the cage and releasing the Nine-Tails? Don't you realize how dangerous that could be?" Her voice was full of frustration.
"Hey, calm down," Minato replied, "I warned him it was dangerous, but he wouldn't listen."
"Really?" Kushina turned to face Naruto, her eyes wide with surprise.
"Yeah," Naruto nodded with a calm and slightly affectionate smile directed at her. "I wanted to test my strength, and I thought facing the Nine-Tails would be the best way to do it."
"But..." Kushina began to protest, but before she could finish her thought, the Nine-Tails started to struggle against the restraints, making it hard for Kushina to keep it under control.
Naruto took a step closer, looking confidently at the Nine-Tails and then softly at his mother. "Mom, it's okay to let him go. I have a score to settle with him, and I can handle it myself," he assured her.
"Are you absolutely certain?" Kushina asked, her voice filled with concern. "The Nine-Tails is incredibly powerful, and dealing with him is no small matter."
"Yes, Naruto, consider it carefully," Minato added, echoing her worry.
Naruto shook his head confidently, smiling as he reassured them. "I don't need to, Mom and Dad. I'm ready for this, and besides, if things get tough, you both will be around to help, right?" He then turned his attention back to the Nine-Tails. "Plus, I've got some special tricks up my sleeve."
Kushina glanced at Minato, searching for his thoughts on the matter, but he seemed just as uncertain, caught in his own mix of concern and trust in Naruto's abilities.
"Trust me, Mom. I can handle this, and I'll make it quick and easy, just for you," Naruto assured her with a determined smile.
Minato nodded in agreement, offering silent support, while Kushina hesitated for a moment. Finally, she withdrew her Adamantine Sealing Chains that had been holding the Nine-Tails captive. The beast roared in anger, sensing its newfound freedom.
"Alright, let's get back to our challenge," Naruto said confidently to the Nine-Tails, ready to face the powerful creature head-on.
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