A week later, Lexon once again entered the mental dimension where Naruto's Nine-Tails was sealed.
During this week, Lexon hadn't missed a single day of checking in on the Nine-Tails.
Although the total number of check-ins wasn't high, Kurama simply didn't have many things. The most useful item he'd gotten so far was still the "Nine-Tails' Chakra" from the very first check-in.
Therefore, Lexon stopped checking in on Kurama.
"Naruto will be starting at the Ninja Academy soon to learn ninjutsu... Help him if you can," Lexon said to Kurama.
"Tch..." Kurama, holding the TV remote in his giant paw, clicked his tongue in disdain.
It was a good thing the TV remote was specially reinforced; it wouldn't break easily even when he held and pressed it.
The size, however, couldn't be changed.
"You promised," Lexon said flatly.
"I know," Kurama replied impatiently.
Kurama, who usually had nothing to do all day, suddenly had something to pass the time after Lexon brought the TV. He had long since finished Fox Spirit Matchmaker. By Lexon's next visit, his attitude had softened, and he was quite cooperative with Lexon's actions, not talking back as much.
So, Lexon, seeing his good behavior several times, gave him the remote, letting him watch whatever he wanted.
The relationship between the two had inexplicably eased a bit.
At least now, Lexon wouldn't casually threaten Kurama with "bondage play."
"Naruto is a good kid. I'd actually suggest you two try to communicate properly," Lexon suddenly said.
"I have no interest in talking to a human brat," Kurama said, his tone still dismissive.
He disliked Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, who had sealed him, and by extension, he disliked their son.
Lexon shrugged. 'If I didn't remember how you two were like best buddies in the original story, I might have actually believed you.'
"Anyway, just don't do anything to harm him." With that, Lexon prepared to leave.
Today was the last day he would be playing with Naruto. 'So I should try to play with him as much as possible.'
As for why it was the last day... it was because Sarutobi Hiruzen had something to discuss with him, and he had explicitly stated it was a matter related to the "Uchiha Clan." This gave Lexon a premonition that something was about to happen, so his playtime with Naruto was coming to an end.
"Wait..." Kurama called out to Lexon.
"Hm?" Lexon looked at Kurama, making a puzzled sound.
"It's just... it's just..." The large, orange-red fox inside the prison scratched its head, speaking in an obviously awkward manner.
"Spit it out." Lexon wasn't one to humor him.
"The things you gave Naruto... can you give me some too?" After struggling for a while, Kurama finally got the words out.
Lexon was stunned.
'The things I gave Naruto? The game console? This big fox saw Naruto playing and can't hold back either?'
Lexon suddenly wanted to laugh. He looked at Kurama and said, "Can you even play? You're so big, you can't possibly operate the controller."
"I can get smaller." Apparently truly interested in the game console, Kurama hurriedly said upon hearing Lexon.
Then, to prove his point, Kurama's form gradually shrank, and shrank... and shrank... until he was small enough to operate a controller, taking on a chibi Kurama form.
He even looked... kind of cute.
Fluffy, bright orange-red fur, nine small, waving tails... he looked so soft and easy to pet...
At the very least, any human who liked cute creatures would definitely love Kurama in this state.
"It does look like you can play like this..." Lexon said, looking at the shrunken Kurama inside the prison.
"By the way, can't you just get out like this?" Lexon gestured at the gap between the prison bars, which was now more than large enough for him to pass through.
"I'd like to," Kurama rolled his eyes at Lexon.
'Did he think a sealing jutsu was that easy to break? The prison isn't just a prison. Didn't he see the talismans stuck on it?'
Lexon took out a full set of equipment, identical to the one he'd given Naruto, from his space ring and tossed it to Kurama.
Kurama hurriedly caught it.
"That... I... thank you." Kurama turned his foxy head and spoke the words of thanks that made him feel embarrassed.
"You're welcome," Lexon replied nonchalantly.
"Sometimes, it's more fun to play with two people than one." Before leaving, Lexon's words carried a hidden meaning.
Perhaps because Lexon had just fulfilled his request, Kurama remained silent and didn't retort.
"See you next time."
That was the last sentence. After saying it, Lexon left the mental dimension.
"Lexon!" As soon as he opened his eyes, Lexon heard Naruto's call.
His expression was elated, happy to be able to play with his friend again today.
Click. The sound of the door being unlocked was heard.
"Grandpa Third!" Seeing the person standing outside the door, Naruto's mood became even happier.
He hadn't expected the chance for the three of them to play together to come again so soon.
"Let this old man play with you." Sarutobi Hiruzen's smiling face was exceptionally wrinkled. "After you thrashed me the other day, Lexon, I went back and properly studied how to play this 'game' thing. This time, it's my turn to thrash you!"
His words were full of confidence.
"Then bring it on," Lexon said with a smile.
As before, the two left when night fell.
...
On the street.
"You really didn't show any mercy when you beat up an old man like me..." Sarutobi Hiruzen complained to Lexon.
Apparently, the "Ninjutsu Expert's" research on gaming was still not up to par.
"So, Lord Hokage, what is this matter concerning the 'Uchiha Clan'? And what do you need me to do?" Lexon dropped the topic of games and got straight to the point.
Because he'd dived right into business, the rich expression on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face receded. He said in a serious tone, "You should be aware that the Uchiha clan is planning a coup d'état, right?"
"I'm a member of the Uchiha clan, after all. How could I not know," Lexon replied.
"I know you're a pacifist Uchiha and have no intention of joining the coup..." Sarutobi Hiruzen paused slightly.
"So?"
"So, I hope you won't be in the Uchiha clan grounds tomorrow," Sarutobi Hiruzen said.
"What's the reason?" Although Lexon had already guessed the reason, he still asked.
"Because Uchiha Itachi is going to carry out the 'Clan Massacre Plan', to kill every single person in the Uchiha clan." Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice was somewhat low.
Making this decision had also been difficult for him.
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