Kurama's mind raced as it started to piece things together.
It had sensed a familiar tailed beast chakra from Xin before-similar to its own, with an oddly pleasant scent. Now, Xin had a small white snake by his side, looking strikingly similar to that white snake in the past.
Well, that solves the mystery.
"Pah! That's no ordinary creature-that's a tailed beast! That 'Ophis' is definitely a tailed beast," Kurama snarled.
"You're the tailed beast!" Kushina snapped back, hands on her hips, her fierce little stance doing nothing to intimidate Kurama.
Seems like I'll need to get closer to find out more, Kurama thought.
After a moment of contemplation, Kurama said to Kushina, "Release the seal on the barrier, and I'll help you. I'll help you first, at least."
"Fine," Kushina agreed, still unsure of Kurama's sudden change in attitude.
As long as it's willing to help, though, that's a win, Kushina thought, grinning with satisfaction at her success.
Gaining a bit more freedom to move within the seal, Kurama focused on its task.
"Xin said someone's watching us, but I couldn't sense anything. Can you find out who it is?"
"I'll give it a try," Kurama said, though not entirely confident. Can't afford to mess this up, Kurama thought, not wanting to embarrass itself.
Fortunately, it didn't mess up.
Kurama's powerful sensory abilities quickly locked onto the chakra source from the direction of the Hokage's office.
Once certain, Kurama grinned.
"Kushina, little brat, if you tell me everything about that tailed beast-uh, I mean, about Ophis, I'll tell you who's spying on you and where they are. How about that?"
What is this fox up to? Kushina wondered, frowning as she weighed the offer. It didn't seem like a bad deal, so she nodded. "Alright."
With the deal struck, Kurama laid down, its tone dripping with disdain as it revealed, "The chakra's coming from your village's Hokage office. I know it well. Uzumaki Mito used to call him 'Monkey,' but you call him the 'Hokage Uncle.""
Despite having been tormented by Uzumaki Mito countless times, Kurama still respected her and spoke of her somewhat politely.
"What?" Kushina exclaimed as she exited the seal's inner space.
Xin knew that Kushina had sought Kurama's help. "What's wrong? Why the shout? Did you find out who it was?" Tsunade asked curiously.
"I did, but it's..." Kushina trailed off, unsure how to put it.
"Spit it out!" Tsunade demanded, her patience wearing thin.
Who would dare spy on me knowing I'm here? Tsunade fumed inwardly.
"It's the Hokage Uncle," Kushina finally admitted.
"Huh? Wait... WHAT?!"
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