Chapter 31: Сhapter 31
- The seal with which the fox demon was sealed in you has begun to weaken. The Kyubi chakra has become more active in penetrating your body, which increases the risks of your contact with the demon ... And it is not clear how the increased amount of the biju chakra will affect your body and chakrosystem.... In theory, everything should be fine. You have a little bit of biju chakra in you since infancy, so you should carry it much easier than past Jinchuriki… But neither I, nor the iryenins, undertake to say for sure. - Continuing to light his pipe, the old man outlined my situation.
Although, I have already begun to reach something like this in my thoughts myself… But after the Hokage's words, I still dived into meditation, closing my eyes and focusing on the sensations of my chakra… In which, as it turned out, there were no special changes, but the "ostrinka" really became a little more. Which, contrary to my fear, had practically no effect on my control. Because of what, in fact, I did not notice the changes happening to me… Still, my body really got used to the Kubi chakra, which is why the increase in the concentration of this chakra practically had no effect on my well-being.
"You're right, Hokage-sama… In my chakra, there really was a little more "ostrinka". I confirmed the old man's words after a few seconds of silence. Hiruzen realized that after his words, I withdrew into myself without distracting me. - However, I do not feel any significant difference ... Control over the chakra is not lost, and in general I do not feel any changes in myself. I added, finding the interested and attentive look of the Hokage in my direction.
- That's great. The old man nodded sparingly. - That's just the fact that the demon's chakra has become more in you – it's not good ... Naruto, Kuby is not just considered the embodiment of hatred and evil. His power is immeasurable, and the monster itself is extremely aggressive and dangerous ... Now that the seal has begun to weaken, there is a chance that the fox can begin to influence you, your thoughts and emotions, overshadowing everything with his hatred. - Slowly, with feeling and deliberation, the Hokage spoke, it seemed, trying to frighten me more… And I wouldn't say that he couldn't do it at all.
- I think it would be difficult not to notice such an influence... - I drawled a little thoughtfully, secretly fearing that Hiruzen would send me to a session with his personal brainiac… I didn't know much about the Yamonaka clan, but what I knew was still enough to fully fear for the safety of my own mind. - But I understand your concern… After such news, I myself somehow feel uneasy. - Squeezing my own hand with force, I added, letting out my own anxiety. Although I was worried, first of all, for the safety of my own mind. The fox demon didn't scare me that much, yet I knew that it was possible to negotiate with him…
"Don't worry too much. - The old man abruptly changed his mood, trying to reduce my anxiety a little. - The seal has weakened, but the fox has no more chances to escape from this… The worst thing that can happen to you is direct contact with a fox, which is why I called you to me. - Puffing on a new portion of smoke from the pipe, the old man began to explain to me. - I want you to be ready for a possible meeting with the fox, understanding exactly what you are dealing with, and exactly how to react to... possible threats or persuasions of the fox to let him out. - Hiruzen explained, finally convinced that I am serious about the situation.
- Can I free the fox? I asked a little anxiously, taking advantage of the old man's slight hitch. - I mean, can I somehow influence... the seal restraining the fox? - Not very trustingly, I clarified... secretly hoping that I would be taught how to interact with the seal. I couldn't even feel her myself, even though I remembered from the anime that Naruto somehow knew how to interact with her. Well, after traveling with Jiraya, that's for sure.
- The seal that the Fourth Hokage put on you… It's too complicated and unusual to talk about it with absolute certainty, but it's tied, like it or not, to you, Naruto. Which means you can really let the fox out of print, which is what I'm afraid of. Starkey confirmed calmly. - And even though you probably can't feel the seal yet… But it's only a matter of time. As your physical examination showed, your bond with the fox is gradually getting stronger, Naruto. This means that soon you will be able to feel the seal in full. - He continued, forcing me to clench my hands into a fist somewhat excitedly…
After all, no matter what Hiruzen says, but the fact is, Kubi is not only a serious danger, but also a great opportunity to become much, much stronger. Moreover, I do not consider myself at least in some ways worse than the original Naruto. My chances of finding a common language with my own biju are not zero... especially since I know that he is completely reasonable and can even be a reliable ally, and therefore I will address him accordingly.
Besides, I don't give a damn what that demon did in the past. For me, all his deeds are just facts set out in the anime and do not affect me personally in any way. Even the fact that it was the fox's fault that I was left an orphan does not touch me in any way. It's stupid to blame a pack disaster for your troubles… Moreover, there are also advantages from my orphanhood. After all, if my carcass had parents, I would have had to hide much more carefully. Not to mention the fact that I would not be able to perceive Naruto's relatives as my relatives. I had my own parents, I don't need new ones.
- ... How do I prepare for a possible contact with Kuby? - After a few seconds of silence, still getting out of my own thoughts, I asked the old man. After all, whatever you say, but it's better to be prepared for the unexpected. Otherwise, the knowledge of the canon is by no means a panacea, especially since I have no special confidence in this knowledge.
- I will order my people to collect for you all the information we know about the demon fox and Jinchuriki's past… This is the maximum I can give you now. For the rest, you will have to rely only on yourself. In our village previously there were no full-fledged Jinchuriki that could establish contact with their biju, and therefore we do not have so much information on this topic ... - The old man answered me apologetically… Although personally, his words were perceived by me as "kick yourself, but if you manage to establish contact with biju, you will be a very, very great fellow." And I don't even know how to respond to such an attitude…
- Not very encouraging... - I said bluntly, perhaps I don't fully control my words. This whole conversation has already exhausted me mentally. Hiruzen has already managed to rattle my nerves quite well, scaring me first with illness, then with the weakening of the seal, and now, on top of everything else, he has also hung the need to deal with biju on me, without providing any serious support…
- Don't despair, Naruto. Hokage asked me dryly. - Of course, I understand your attitude… I don't like leaving you alone with Kuby myself. - The old man spoke almost sincerely... - But hardly anyone can help you in this matter. There are simply no necessary specialists in our village, and you are the only jinchuriki at the moment. There is simply no one to teach you how to work with biju..." The old man continued to rant, trying to somehow justify himself… But personally, it didn't make me feel any calmer…
- Hokage-sama... - timidly voiced Iruka-sensei, who up to this moment stubbornly portrayed a detail of the interior, even though he tried to somehow support me. - Maybe Naruto should be taught the basics of fuinjutsu... since he will have to work with his own seal. And biju, it seems, are weak in front of this art. - The teacher timidly clarified, making me literally burn with joy!
My God, Iruka, I'm ready to kiss you after these words… I myself could not ask for such a thing in any way, I am not in that position. But it was additional knowledge that I wanted to demand from the Hokage... if I had the opportunity.
At the same time, which is significant, Hiruzen even thought about Iruke's answer… Without showing any particular negativity to such a proposal. Although, the chance that this is all nothing more than the acting of one politician is still very high… It may be that Hiruzen doesn't want to teach me anything superfluous at all. Tom most likely needs a loyal, strong, but not too smart Naruto, who will easily succumb to his manipulations and follow his orders, "sharing" the opinion of his Hokage…
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