"Home visit?"
Hearing Kitagawa Minamoto's words, Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki were taken aback.
Was there really such a thing as a home visit in this context?
The two exchanged glances, then couldn't help but speak simultaneously:
"Minato..."
"Kushina..."
Their voices overlapped, and they burst into laughter.
They truly were a perfect couple.
Their love and longing for Naruto were evident in their expressions.
Perhaps this was just another way for them to accompany Naruto as he grew up.
"It's indeed a home visit, though I'm mainly here to handle some necessary matters," Kitagawa Minamoto nodded, pulling Naruto, who had been hiding silently behind him, forward.
"Previously, the Nine-Tails' Chakra surged, and I happened to sense two unique traces of Chakra within it. So, I informed the Pervy Sage."
"Pervy Sage? Could it be..."
Minato looked momentarily dazed, while Kushina immediately tensed up.
"Jiraiya-sensei—it must be him!"
"Yes, that's right."
Kitagawa Minamoto nodded with a smile before continuing.
"He didn't tell me what these two traces of Chakra were, but after thinking it over, I could guess. So..."
His words left Minato and Kushina silent.
They hadn't expected this young man to discover their presence within Naruto.
Even more surprising was that this seemingly young shinobi had managed to release them.
"And this child is no ordinary ninja..."
They couldn't forget the powerful Wood Release he had displayed or the current state of the subdued Nine-Tails.
Everything pointed to Konohagakure's flourishing strength.
Soon, their attention turned to Naruto.
Although they had been dormant within him to stabilize his Chakra, they weren't entirely aware of his current state.
"Alright, I think now is the time for you to catch up."
Kitagawa Minamoto noticed their gazes and smiled.
"After all, you've missed so much during your years of slumber."
He gently pushed Naruto forward and retreated to the background, pondering his next steps.
Naruto and his parents stared at each other for a long moment before Minato finally stepped forward.
"It's been a while, Naruto. I didn't expect you to grow up so much and even have your own supervising Jōnin and friends."
"Uh..."
Naruto nodded awkwardly, unsure of what to say.
This world was indeed full of surprises.
He recalled once lamenting how lucky Ino was to have a caring father, while he had never experienced parental love.
That mischievous friend of his had even joked that the three of them combined couldn't make up one proper family.
And yet...
Even now, Naruto didn't know how he felt.
He couldn't even find the words to speak.
"Why me? Why is the Nine-Tails sealed inside me?"
After a long pause, Naruto finally managed to voice the question that had haunted him for over a decade.
"What really happened back then? Who are you?"
"Naruto..."
Kushina's eyes reddened, while Minato sighed deeply.
"Many things happened that night, Naruto. I'm truly sorry..."
Minato and Kushina began recounting the events of that fateful night. Their words weren't just an explanation but also an expression of their love and longing for their son.
Kitagawa Minamoto watched the scene unfold, feeling deeply moved. Though he already knew the story, he had more pressing matters to address.
"I should be able to use the Nine-Tails' Chakra to keep their own Chakra stable, right?"
Kitagawa Minamoto stroked his chin, glancing at the peacefully slumbering Nine-Tails.
He had always understood why Jiraiya hadn't dared to awaken Minato and Kushina completely.
It wasn't that he couldn't; it was the challenge of preserving their existence afterward.
From the start, Kitagawa Minamoto had envisioned using the Nine-Tails' Chakra to stabilize their own.
This was why he had shattered the seal in the first place—though he was confident he could repair it.
"Minato sealed half of the Nine-Tails within himself, so his Chakra should be able to handle it. Kushina, being a former Jinchūriki, should find it even easier. So..."
After carefully sensing the remnants of their Chakra, Kitagawa Minamoto decided to act.
He glanced at the unconscious Nine-Tails, tempted to extract more Chakra.
After all, his "Divine Tree Source" greatly benefited from it.
But after some thought, he decided against it.
"Now is the time for good deeds. Besides, there's plenty of the Nine-Tails' Chakra elsewhere."
With that, Kitagawa Minamoto raised his hand and instantly repaired the cage.
The Eight Trigrams Sealing Style was detailed in the "Scroll of Seals," making it relatively easy for him to manage.
"I'll leave a mechanism allowing the Nine-Tails' Chakra to radiate outward, nourishing their own."
By stabilizing their Chakra and accumulating their memories, Minato and Kushina's essence could persist.
In the future, when they were truly revived through the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation, their Chakra would return to them.
"This counts as a new form of companionship, doesn't it? I'm really doing my job as a supervising Jōnin."
Kitagawa Minamoto chuckled.
As he repaired the seal, his gaze drifted deeper into the mental space.
"That Chakra in the depths... Is it Asura's?"
Tilting his head, a hint of curiosity flickered in his eyes.
Meanwhile, Naruto had finished listening to his parents' story.
He was stunned, struggling to process everything he had learned.
"So... that's how it happened?"
Naruto muttered, still dazed.
Through their exchange, he now understood the events of that night and his father's sacrifices.
"Without extraordinary power, it's impossible to confront the hidden puppeteer, huh?"
Naruto glanced at the slumbering Nine-Tails, unsure of what to say.
But this conversation had brought him peace.
Despite the hardships, the suffering, and the loneliness...
He could now feel the love his parents had for him.
"But... that puppeteer has already been dealt with by Minamoto and even Kakashi-sensei."
"Hmm?"
Naruto's words froze Minato and Kushina in their tracks.
Their eyes widened in disbelief.
"You've... encountered him?"
"Yes, we've faced him and learned his identity."
Kitagawa Minamoto abandoned his curiosity about Asura's Chakra and stepped forward, nodding.
"That person is Kakashi-sensei's former classmate and one of your disciples—Obito Uchiha."
"Obito?"
"Obito..."
Minato and Kushina were stunned.
They couldn't believe it.
In their memories, Obito wasn't that kind of person.
"Yes, it's him."
Kitagawa Minamoto nodded solemnly.
"Though we don't know what happened, everything was orchestrated by him. And it seems he has other motives as well."
"Other motives?"
Minato and Kushina's expressions grew grim, but soon their faces darkened further.
Regardless of his motives, there was nothing they could do.
They were dead, and the Chakra they had left behind was fading.
"Is it ending?"
Minato and Kushina felt their essence waning.
They sighed softly, but their expressions were filled with contentment.
"Still, we're satisfied—especially to have met you, Naruto."
"Yes, seeing you now fills me with joy."
Kushina stepped forward, gently caressing Naruto's face.
"You've grown up. Although I couldn't accompany you as you grew, you now have friends. I'm so proud of you."
"Mom..."
Naruto bit his lip, his emotions surging.
"But remember, don't be picky with food. Eat well every day to grow strong."
"Take hot baths regularly, don't stay up late, and make sure to get enough sleep."
"Always be grateful to Minamoto. You said he was your first friend and the first person to acknowledge you, right?"
"Respect him, too. He's not just your friend but also your senior and supervising Jōnin."
"Live happily, and don't let setbacks bring you down."
"And since you're often with Jiraiya-sensei, be careful around him!"
"He's a good person, but he's also a super pervert. Remember the three prohibitions for ninjas—don't follow his example."
"Mom believes you'll find a girl you like someday. But until then, don't let strange women latch onto you. Find someone as outstanding as Mom!"
Kushina's words carried her back to the night of the Nine-Tails attack.
As her Chakra dwindled, she maintained her smile, though tears streamed uncontrollably down her face.
"Naruto, though your father and I can't stay with you, we believe you'll keep growing stronger."
"We always wanted to live with you, to see you grow, marry, and have children..."
"But Naruto, we trust you'll stay steadfast."
"And always remember—your father and I love you. We've always loved you..."
Kushina's voice broke with emotion.
This farewell was heart-wrenching, yet far better than their last encounter during the Nine-Tails attack.
After all, she had truly seen Naruto grow up.
"Sorry, Minato. I've done it again."
After a moment, Kushina apologized, glancing at Minato with embarrassment.
He shook his head gently, patting Naruto's shoulder.
"Naruto, your father will always believe in you. You're already an excellent ninja, and we trust your future will be even brighter!"
"Mm!"
Naruto's eyes were red, but he nodded firmly.
He tried his best not to cry.
This reunion was beautiful but painfully short.
"I'll make you proud. I'll become an outstanding ninja!"
"Um, sorry to interrupt."
Just as the family prepared for their final farewell, Kitagawa Minamoto cut in.
"You seem to have forgotten—I'm here for a home visit."
"Uh..."
Minato blinked, Kushina froze, and Naruto was dumbfounded.
Was this really the time to discuss that?
"By the way, did you know Naruto's academic performance has been less than ideal?"
Kitagawa Minamoto sighed dramatically, looking at the couple.
"..."
Minato and Kushina exchanged awkward glances, unsure how to respond.
"And Kakashi-sensei mentioned that Naruto's class is the worst he's ever taught."
"..."
"While Naruto has developed some techniques, they're mostly... um, Sexy Jutsu."
"Hiss..."
"And the Pervy Sage loves them. Naruto even performed one in front of the Hokage, who ended up hospitalized."
Kitagawa Minamoto listed Naruto's shortcomings one by one, leaving Naruto pale-faced.
Minato and Kushina stared silently at their son, their expressions unreadable.
Was this what an "excellent ninja" looked like?
"So, to make future home visits smoother..."
Kitagawa Minamoto smiled.
"And to help Kakashi-sensei and the Pervy Sage complain more effectively, I'll have to inconvenience you two for a bit."
As he spoke, he formed a hand seal.
A surge of Chakra erupted, drawing red Chakra from the slumbering Nine-Tails.
This Chakra gradually merged into Minato and Kushina, stabilizing their fading essence.
"This is..."
Minato and Kushina were stunned, even Naruto realized what was happening.
Kitagawa Minamoto's smiling voice echoed:
"Naruto will need your guidance in the future. I trust neither of you will refuse, right?"
As his voice faded, the system refreshed:
[Exclusive Side Quest for Naruto Completed: Supervising Jōnin's Home Visit]
[Reward Obtained: A Portion of Naruto Uzumaki's Special Yang Release]
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