39: Chapter 39 explains, complaining"Hmph!I wouldn't deign to fight you, Naruto.Explain yourself.I don't want to have any further interaction with him, after all, my current state is all thanks to him!"
Kurama did not hurl insults at Minato Namikaze; his tragic fate could not be soothed by mere cursing.
But he and Naruto were friends, and Minato Namikaze was, after all, Naruto's father.He couldn't scold him, he couldn't afford to offend him, so couldn't he at least avoid him?
"Yes, Dad, Kurama and I are friends.I was the one who wanted to break Kurama's seal.Actually, Kurama didn't expect me to break the seal on my own!" Naruto said to Minato Namikaze, while also understanding Kurama's little temper.
This little tsundere is already quite remarkable that it can open its heart to me.As for giving others a kind look, then it's not the nine-tailed fox that's rumored to exist.
Minato was somewhat stunned.Becoming friends with Kurama was something even Kushina couldn't fully achieve, yet his son, who looked only six or seven years old, had already accomplished it.
Did the village invent some method to control the tailed beasts?
Although we don't know exactly what happened, the atmosphere of Naruto and Kurama's conversation suggests that their relationship is definitely not ordinary.
No matter what the process is like, as long as the result is good, that's fine.
Thinking that Naruto and Kurama were not in any major problems, Minato suddenly remembered what Naruto had said earlier, which seemed to indicate that he was not very satisfied with the Third Hokage.
"Naruto, tell me, why did you only find out that I am your father yourself, and that Kurama also helped you?What does this mean?Did the Third Hokage not tell you your true identity?"
After hearing Minato Namikaze's words, Naruto thought for a moment.
Recalling all the things that had happened, he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
"Dad, I'm six years old this year.After you died, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, did not reveal my identity to the villagers that I was the son of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.At the same time, he changed my name to Naruto Uzumaki, ostensibly to protect my safety."
"They're saying it's because you and my mother have made too many enemies in the ninja world, and that I'm the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, trying to use that as a reason to say that everything is for my own good."
"But after you died, your assets were divided up by Konoha, and I became an orphan.The Third Hokage did not take good care of me.Instead, he tacitly allowed Shimura Danzo to spread the news in the village that I was the incarnation of the demon fox."
"From childhood to adulthood, the villagers resented me and instigated their children to isolate and bully me.I suffered all kinds of disdain and insults from a young age, being called a wild child without parents and deserving to be expelled from Konoha Village."
"I was even hungry and cold.Sometimes the third generation gave me a little bit of relief money.When I wanted to use the relief money to go to the market to buy things, the villagers deliberately sold me expired milk, which made me have diarrhea.Some of them were even unwilling to sell me anything.Sometimes I could only buy instant noodles, sometimes I couldn't buy anything at all, and sometimes I even felt like I was going to starve to death."
Naruto became more and more engrossed in his speech.
Although I had previously taken it all in stride, it was just hidden deep in my heart.Now I have this opportunity to tell my family about the unfair treatment I have suffered over the years.
Naruto was also eager to speak out and planned to thoroughly denounce everything Konoha had done to him!
Let his father, Minato Namikaze, know what kind of Konoha he is protecting!
Just then, Kurama, who was watching the show from the side, also became indignant and laughed at Minato Namikaze: "Isn't it laughable, Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze?In my opinion, you are nothing but a joke.The Hidden Leaf Village that you risked your life to protect, and the Hidden Leaf Village that you protected, actually treat the son of your Hidden Leaf Village's hero like this?"
"Let me put it this way, I watched Naruto grow up.Everything Naruto went through was even more painful than he described.All of this was the work of your corrupt and ignorant Konoha elders!If it weren't for my covert protection before, Naruto might have died long ago!Died at the hands of your own people in Konoha!"
Naruto's words made Minato Namikaze somewhat suspicious, but since it was his own son who said it, he shouldn't doubt it.
Furthermore, given the Nine-Tails' personality, it has no need to lie; it only needs to tell the truth, because the truth is often the most hurtful.
Although Minato Namikaze had some doubts about the Third Hokage, he felt in his heart that even if Naruto couldn't become the son of a hero, he could still enjoy the good treatment of a hero's orphan.
Even if we treat him as a normal orphan, we should find him a family and raise him properly.But I never expected this.
The Third Hokage, whom I respected so much before, turned out to be such a bastard!
He and his wife Kushina sacrificed themselves to protect Konoha, yet their own son doesn't even receive the treatment of a normal orphan!
The Third Generation Leader is going too far!
If the Third Hokage had intended to conceal Naruto's identity, it would have been impossible for it to be leaked.There weren't many people who knew Naruto's identity before, and they were mostly high-ranking officials in Konoha.
The only person who could reveal Naruto's identity, and with a motive, is Danzo Shimura, the leader of the "Root" organization, as Naruto mentioned.
So, Naruto's words can basically be confirmed; they are all true.
Having understood the whole story, Minato felt like his world was collapsing.The Will of Fire he had upheld for so many years, his faith in Konoha, and his trust in the Konoha leadership all crumbled in that instant.
He once felt that he would rather be a good Hokage than a good father, fighting to protect the villagers.
But if we could do it all over again now,He will choose to be a good father, protect his children, and ensure they can grow up healthy!
Having figured everything out, Minato Namikaze looked at Naruto with a guilty expression and said, "I'm sorry, Naruto.Kushina and I failed to see through the Third Hokage's true nature and pushed you into an endless abyss.If we could do it all over again, your father and mother would definitely choose to protect you and watch you grow up!"
Subsequently, his feelings for the Third Hokage gradually turned into disgust and hatred.In the end, he had misplaced his affections.Third Hokage, after you die, I will definitely not let you get away with it!
"It's alright, Dad.I'm doing fine now.I've made a lot of friends in the village.They don't isolate me because I'm some kind of fox spirit incarnation.On the contrary, they all rely on me and believe in me.Even in the darkest places, there will always be a light that can be my refuge!"
Naruto smiled calmly, a smile that made Minato Namikaze feel even more heartbroken.
"By the way, Dad, are you still going to stop me?I've already promised Kurama that I would break the seal and set it free!"
Naruto's eyes were full of seriousness when he said this.
Minato Namikaze sighed and said, "Naruto, although your mother and I missed out on so much of your life, we are still your parents.We don't want anything to happen to you.Releasing the seal is a big deal.What if Kurama was just deceiving you?If something goes wrong, you could really lose your life."
"Even the backup plans your mother and I made can't save you.Now, are you still sure you want to break the seal?"
Minato Namikaze couldn't stop Naruto, but he explained to Naruto the serious consequences that might result from breaking the seal.In the end, the decision was made by Naruto.
Naruto nodded confidently and said with a smile, "Of course, Dad.This is a promise between me and Kurama.I believe Kurama wouldn't lie to me.Besides, Kurama is actually a very pitiful tailed beast."
"From the moment I was born, you and my mother used a sealing technique to seal me inside my body, and I have been imprisoned ever since.And I am also imprisoned in this cage called Konoha.So Kurama and I are just pitiful people who cannot control our own freedom."
"Naruto!" Hearing this, even Kurama couldn't help but be moved, his eyes welling up with tears.Good brother!Brotherhood is in the heart, everything is understood without words!
From now on, anyone who tries to harm Naruto will have to get past Kurama!
Minato knew he couldn't continue trying to persuade Naruto, but he said somewhat awkwardly, "Naruto, you don't know this, but your dad is always henpecked at home.It's such an important matter as breaking the seal, I can't make a decision on my own.If your mom finds out, I might get a beating from her.So let's ask your mom's opinion!"
Minato also thought of his wife whom he hadn't seen for a long time, the sweet-looking but fiery-tempered little wife with bright red hair, who was sometimes carefree but sometimes very thoughtful, Naruto's mother, Uzumaki Kushina.
"Dad, what do you mean?Let's go see Mom again!" Naruto was very clever and immediately guessed the hidden meaning in Minato's words.
"Yes, you're also curious about what your mom is like, right?" Minato gave Naruto a warm smile.
If there is anyone who can make up for the lack of family affection Naruto has experienced over the years, besides Minato Namikaze, who is not good at expressing his love, then the only remaining candidate is Kushina Uzumaki.
"Then let's go!" Minato closed his eyes, mobilized the chakra within his body, and the surrounding space changed.
Naruto was also very curious about this woman who had never officially appeared in the main storyline of the original work and only existed in people's memories—his mother, Kushina Uzumaki!
Naruto curiously looked around at this unique space.Compared to the gloomy sewers where Kurama was sealed, this space was filled with the warmth of sunlight, giving off a feeling of maternal love.
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