The far outskirts of Konoha.
Deep within a vast and ancient forest, towering trees stretched toward the sky. At this moment, the Five Kage, along with elite escort ninjas from Konoha, had all gathered here.
Kakashi, Gaara, the Fourth Raikage, Ōnoki, and Terumī Mei stood atop the branches of giant trees, their gazes fixed on the figures not far away.
Naruto and Sasuke.
Naruto surveyed the surroundings, then turned to Sasuke and nodded.
"This is the place."
Hearing this, Sasuke did not hesitate. He immediately activated Susanoo.
A gigantic, translucent warrior manifested, and with a single sweeping motion of its massive arm, it cleared the surrounding forest. Trees were uprooted, earth shattered, and a vast circular open space was formed, with Naruto standing precisely at the center.
After that, Sasuke dismissed Susanoo and spoke in a calm but vigilant tone.
"I'll use the power of Yin to monitor the surrounding space. If Urashiki shows up, I'll know immediately."
Naruto nodded.
"Good. I've also informed Toneri. He's using the Tenseigan from the moon to monitor this entire region."
Hearing that Toneri was also watching, Sasuke finally relaxed a little. He nodded, then leapt back, landing beside Kakashi.
Once Sasuke withdrew, Naruto took a deep breath.
Then, his consciousness sank directly into the land of the soul.
"Kurama," Naruto said softly, "it's time to meet our old friends."
Inside the inner world, the Nine-Tails snorted, then grinned widely.
Naruto's eyes sharpened.
In the real world, golden chakra erupted from his body as the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode unfolded. His left hand extended, and the Six Paths Yang Power surged forth. The Six Paths Senjutsu Staff appeared in his grasp.
He raised it high—
—and slammed it into the ground.
Boom!
With Naruto at the center, complex circular runes spread across the earth, glowing with ancient power. The seal pattern was unmistakable—identical to the one once used by the Sage of Six Paths.
Naruto raised his right hand and formed a seal.
"Hah!"
With a low hum, he activated Flying Thunder God.
In an instant, space distorted.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Thick plumes of smoke exploded into existence one after another.
One by one, the Tailed Beasts were summoned, appearing in a wide circle around Naruto.
Among them, the Eight-Tails appeared in the form of his Jinchūriki—Killer Bee.
The moment Killer Bee appeared, the Raikage's eyes narrowed sharply.
Everyone knew the rule: once a Tailed Beast was extracted, the Jinchūriki would die.
But Naruto had already reassured the Raikage beforehand—there was a way to keep Killer Bee alive.
"Huh?" Killer Bee blinked, then broke into a grin. "Oh! Naruto! You summoned me, yeah!"
Then he looked around in confusion.
"Why are all the other Tailed Beasts here too? What's going on?"
Through Killer Bee's vision, Gyūki, the Eight-Tails, scanned the surroundings in shock.
"What is this place?"
The Four-Tails, Son Gokū, stared at the seal beneath them.
"This… this is the seal the old man used to separate us."
The Five-Tails, Kokuō, spoke in a deep voice.
"Naruto, what are you planning?"
The Two-Tails, Matatabi, smiled gently.
"I'm just happy to see everyone again."
The Seven-Tails, Chōmei, fluttered slightly.
"I just woke up… am I dreaming?"
The One-Tails, Shukaku, snorted loudly.
"Tch! What rotten luck. I have to see this stinking fox again!"
The Three-Tails, Isobu, laughed heartily.
"Hahaha!"
Naruto looked at them all and nodded.
"They're all here."
As he spoke, Naruto's chakra cloak extended outward, forming glowing chakra tendrils that connected to each of the Tailed Beasts.
In an instant, through this chakra connection, the Tailed Beasts understood everything.
They saw Naruto's battles with Momoshiki and Kinshiki.
They heard his conversation with Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.
They felt his resolve—and his desperation.
Naruto looked at them seriously.
"My companions… I need everyone's strength."
Silence fell.
For a moment, no one spoke.
Then, Kurama lifted his massive head.
"Naruto doesn't have a choice," the Nine-Tails said slowly. "If the Ōtsutsuki come, we'll all end up as chakra fruit anyway."
"The old man—the Sage of Six Paths—said Naruto was the one who could change our fate."
"I believe that… even now."
Shukaku suddenly interrupted.
"Hey, stinking fox, shut it! It's my turn to talk!"
Kurama bared his teeth.
"You damn raccoon! Don't make me beat you here!"
Shukaku snorted.
"Who's scared of you?!"
Son Gokū raised a hand.
"Enough, you two. You've been arguing since the beginning of time."
Shukaku waved dismissively.
"Fine. What I'm saying is simple. If Naruto needs my power, he can take it."
"But staying together with this stinking fox? That still pisses me off."
Kurama sneered.
"As if I need your tiny share of chakra."
Seeing Shukaku about to explode, Gyūki quickly interrupted.
"Naruto, we don't mind giving our power. But what about Killer Bee?"
Killer Bee laughed loudly.
"Yo, Gyūki! Don't worry! For the peace of the ninja world, I'm willing to sacrifice myself, yeah!"
"Bullshit!!!"
A thunderous roar echoed.
The Raikage dropped from the treetops, slamming into the ground in front of Killer Bee.
He glared at Naruto furiously.
"Naruto! You promised me Killer Bee would live!"
Sasuke was about to move, but Kakashi stopped him.
"Trust Naruto," Kakashi said quietly.
Sasuke snorted but stayed back.
Naruto smiled calmly.
"It's fine, Raikage-sama. After I extract Gyūki, Killer Bee will indeed die—but I'll immediately revive him using a reincarnation technique."
"Just like Gaara was revived before. There's no problem."
The Raikage fell silent, then turned to Killer Bee and barked,
"As your brother, I'll die before you ever do! Stop talking about sacrifice all the time, got it?!"
Killer Bee froze, then nodded quietly.
The Raikage stepped back.
Gyūki spoke gently.
"Bee… let me out."
Killer Bee took a deep breath, and Gyūki emerged fully.
Naruto extended his chakra, releasing the restraint on all the Tailed Beasts.
They gathered together one last time.
Suddenly, Son Gokū laughed loudly.
"The last time we stood together like this… was when the old man spoke to us before he died."
Kokuō nodded solemnly.
"We were much smaller back then."
Chōmei laughed.
"I thought I was dreaming."
Kurama chuckled.
"Don't worry. As long as Naruto wins, we'll be free again."
Naruto met Kurama's gaze.
It reminded him of another moment in another life—when Kurama gave him everything.
Tears welled up in Naruto's eyes.
Then—
"Merge!"
Naruto shouted.
Blinding light erupted from his body.
One by one, the Tailed Beasts transformed into pure chakra and flowed into Naruto through the chakra tendrils.
There was no resistance.
No struggle.
Only trust.
Gyūki looked back one last time.
"Bee… goodbye."
"Hachi!" Killer Bee shouted, reaching out.
The Eight-Tails vanished into Naruto.
Killer Bee collapsed, unconscious.
Then—
All nine Tailed Beasts merged completely.
Naruto's body underwent a profound transformation.
A terrifying yet divine chakra surged outward.
His golden hair turned silver-white.
His appearance changed, and a Six Paths Sage Robe formed around him.
Naruto opened his eyes.
His Rinnegan shone brilliantly.
He exhaled slowly.
"So… this is the power of the Ten-Tails Jinchūriki."
"It really is… completely different."
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