"If you need Tailed Beast Chakra, why not just ask that blonde kid for it?!" Nine-Tails barely contained his rage as he snapped — his Yin half still trapped within Minato Namikaze's soul. Separated by the Seal, there was no way for him to reunite with his Yin half.
"Oh right, I forgot!" Sakura suddenly understood. Back then Minato had taken away half of Nine-Tails' power when he sacrificed himself. Now that Yin portion remained entangled with Minato's soul. "Although you do have half your power sealed inside Uncle Minato, your attitude really gets on my nerves!"
"Hmph! If you've got the guts, come in here and fight me!" Nine-Tails scoffed, curling his lip disdainfully. The Uzumaki Clan's sealing technique was infuriating — trapping him in here and keeping everyone else out.
"I'm not about to stay locked up in a cage with a pet. But I wouldn't mind giving you a good beating."
Sakura signaled for Naruto and the others to back off. "I'll set you free, and then we'll have a showdown. If I win, you'll behave yourself and obey like a proper pet. If I lose, I'll set you free and guarantee Konoha won't bother you again. How does that sound?"
"Not great. I'm at a serious disadvantage with only half my body remaining!"
Nine-Tails opened one eye a slit to peek at Sakura while scheming about his missing half.
"Don't worry about that. Since I promised a fair duel, I'll release your other half so you can merge completely. That way you'll have no excuses, right?" A meaningful smile spread across Sakura's face. Even with his full power restored, some things came down to innate superiority — not halves.
"If you keep your word, then old me accepts this challenge!" Nine-Tails practically trembled with excitement. After years of being stuck in pitch-black misery, was freedom finally within reach?!
"Once spoken, no horse can catch up!"
After responding, Sakura immediately whipped her hand forward, unleashing [Purple Energy Shockwave] directly at the Seal on the Nine-Tails' Cage. What had once been an indestructible barrier shattered instantly, as if it were nothing more than paper.
"ROAR! I've finally broken free!" Nine-Tails roared with exhilaration, his massive chakra completely tearing apart the ruined prison. At the same time though, unease crept into his heart — this seal had resisted all his efforts for so long, yet Sakura had destroyed it with a single motion. Had he miscalculated? Was he about to suffer an embarrassing defeat?
"Uncle Minato, could you please release the Yin aspect half?" Sakura called out to Minato.
"Understood!" Without hesitation, Minato hurled the Yin half of Nine-Tails that had been entwined with his soul. Though newly resurrected and unfamiliar with Sakura, something deep in his instincts told him she could be trusted.
"This power of mine has returned!"
The Nine-Tails devoured the chakra surging out from Minato's body, and its body rapidly expanded. Moments later, a massive Nine-Tails stood before them all. When its nine tails swung, hurricane-like winds sent people stumbling and falling, while the overflowing Tailed Beast Chakra radiated savage, aggressive energy.
"Little girl," the fox sneered, "you mentioned wanting a fair fight with me earlier, right? Come on then! Since you've kept your promise, I'll give you a chance. Even if you lose, I won't just gobble you up like a snack!"
Feeling generous, the Nine-Tails actually gave Sakura a softer look for a moment.
"Honestly speaking, Kurama," suddenly Sakura arched an eyebrow, wearing a strange smile, "I've always wanted to ask you something! The lives of Tailed Beasts and Jinchuriki are linked together, as are their sensations. I'm really curious—how did it feel when Auntie Kushina went through labor? As a male fox experiencing birth pains? And how about every night when you were underneath Minato? What was that like? Oh, and back when you were inside the First Hokage's wife, instead of some woman, the person lying atop you was your most hated enemy, Hashirama Senju. How did *that* feel?!"
"You cheeky little brat—I'll rip you apart!"
The Nine-Tails' good mood vanished instantly into thin air, along with any hint of fondness for Sakura. Its fur bristled, its entire form radiating pure fury.
"Come to think of it, could this be exactly why the Nine-Tails is so hot-tempered?"
Minato Namikaze and Fugaku Uchiha both felt awkward after hearing Sakura's words, yet Kushina Uzumaki wore a deep expression. If the connection between Jinchuriki and Tailed Beast was this intimate, wouldn't that mean she had been sharing her husband with a fox spirit all this time?!
"W-who cares how it felt?!" Minato's face turned pale with disgust. The very thought that this perverted fox might have experienced the same feelings during his private moments with his wife brought endless nausea.
Chapter One Hundred and Eleven: Properly Sealing the Nine-Tails [Mid]
"Damn brat—you're dead today!"
The Nine-Tails' eyes flared with rage as yin and yang chakra slowly gathered in its mouth. Today, it would obliterate this cursed little kid with one blast.
"Tsk tsk, originally I was only guessing," Sakura suddenly exclaimed with fake sympathy, "but judging by your reaction, things must really be true! As a male fox, not only do you experience being pressed beneath someone during intimacy, but you also endure childbirth itself—who knew life could be this tough for you!"
The Nine-Tails stayed silent, but the speed at which it gathered chakra noticeably increased. It had already decided—the bystanders here today would never leave alive. This conversation absolutely couldn't leak out; otherwise, the Nine-Tails' reputation as the strongest tailed beast would be ruined forever.
"Do you really plan to use a Tailed Beast Ball to bomb me and eliminate witnesses?"
Without flinching, Sakura swiftly formed a series of hand seals, then clapped her hands together—releasing a powerful wave of chakra. "And most importantly, within the Inner Space, there are no physical limitations. I can unleash my full strength—[Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique]!"
<><><><><><><><>
Thank you for reading! Your support will keep me updating!
~ Every 50 Powerstones = **4 Bonus Chapters** this weekend!
<><><><><><><><>
Want to read the subsequent content in advance?
Please follow my Patreon:patreon/Tansnovel
Tans Novel - The Fastest-Updating Naruto Fanfiction Account
Read 100+ chapters in advance, with at least 3 new chapters updated every day! More free chapters! 20+ Naruto fanfictions!
Just three steps:
1. Download and open the "Patreon" app
2. Search for "Tans Novel"
3. Click on the collection and enjoy to your heart's content
<><><><><><><><>