Chakra can connect people's hearts.
The so-called fist bump is actually connecting through Chakra, conveying each other's innermost thoughts.
This was the technique the Sage of Six Paths used in the early days to impart Chakra to his disciples.
The goal was to encourage honesty and eliminate all scheming between people.
Therefore, when connected by Chakra, the transmitted words are the most genuine thoughts, with no possibility of deception.
Naruto bumped fists with Kurama, not for any other reason, but to transmit the 720 episodes he watched before his transmigration.
This would save a lot of unnecessary chatter and allow Kurama to directly feel all the truth without doubting its authenticity.
However, even Kurama took a long time to fully digest the information from those 720 episodes.
"You... just who are you?" Kurama's face was etched with shock.
The information contained within those 720 episodes was so vast that even Kurama, who had lived for over a thousand years and seen much, found it unbelievable.
Kurama would have preferred to believe it was all fake, but the Chakra connection didn't lie.
Moreover, the images were so realistic, as if one were actually there, without any flaws.
Deducing from the results, everything also aligned with logic, making it difficult for him not to believe.
So, in the end, only one question remained:
Who exactly was the brat in front of him? Why did he know so much about the future? What was his goal?
"If I told you I came back from the future, and those images were reality I experienced, would you believe me?" Naruto said with a laugh.
Kurama glared at him sharply and said in a low voice, "Your expression tells me that answer is a load of garbage!"
"Alright!" Naruto shrugged and stated directly, "The truth is, I'm actually a transmigrator. You can understand it as a soul from another world descending and devouring the original Uzumaki Naruto's soul, creating who I am now."
"And before I transmigrated, I knew everything about this world's past and future in that world."
Kurama was silent for a moment, then complained, "Compared to the latter answer, this old one would rather believe the former."
"That's what I'm saying, sometimes there's no need to dwell on it. Or do you need me to show you the world I came from?" Naruto smiled and held out his fist again.
"No need, this old one isn't interested in your original world!" Kurama suddenly lost interest, lay back down, and even closed its eyes, saying, "Just say it, what's your purpose? What's the ultimate result you want?"
It would make different choices based on Naruto's answers.
But there was one thing. Since the prophesied child who was supposed to save the world had a problem, it was impossible to determine whether the future would follow the original trajectory.
It had to find a way to inform the other Tailed Beasts and prevent the Ten-Tails from appearing.
"Well, there's no need to be so pessimistic."
Naruto said, "It's irreversible that I've come to this world, and I'll inevitably live here in the future. Of course, I can't let others destroy the Shinobi World. In this regard, our goals are the same."
"Also, I don't like having a living creature inside my body. If there's a way, I'd rather let you out right now. In this regard, our goals are also the same."
Hearing Naruto's words, Kurama finally opened its eyes, but it just looked at Naruto quietly and didn't speak.
"What I want is actually just to live life like Jiraiya, at least that's my current thought."
Naruto said earnestly, "But you also know that my current identity is destined to have all sorts of constraints, so I need powerful strength to get rid of all this."
"Kurama, no matter what you think of me, for the future of the Shinobi World, and for your own sake, you have to cooperate with me. You have no other choice."
"I promise you, once I have sufficient strength and find a way to ensure my own survival, I will release you and even protect you from human interference."
"You've waited for thousands of years. What's a few more, right? What do you say?"
Naruto finished speaking in one breath, then waited quietly for Kurama's reply.
Although he felt Kurama was more likely to agree, there was still a chance of refusal until he heard the answer.
But Naruto wasn't anxious. Even if Kurama didn't cooperate, this conversation would prevent him from interfering with his training or trying to escape.
Either way, it was a good outcome for Naruto. It just depended on how much he would benefit.
After a long silence, Kurama finally spoke, "I've lived for over a thousand years and seen countless humans. They always speak for themselves, never truly acknowledging our existence as Tailed Beasts."
"Yes, because of that, all of us Tailed Beasts lost faith in humans a long time ago. No matter what they say or do, we will never trust humans again, much less open our hearts and cooperate with them."
Kurama closed its eyes, as if brewing something.
After a few minutes, it suddenly opened its eyes, and all four of its limbs stood up.
"Alright! You're from another world, and you're different from the humans here. Your vision, knowledge, and heart are all different. Old man will believe you once, betting these few years!"
At this moment, Kurama's temperament underwent an earth-shattering change.
It was no longer hateful, no longer lifeless, but instead had a surge of fighting spirit, a surge of… high spirits!
Perhaps it was after watching all 720 episodes, about its future and ending, that it had different thoughts.
In short, in Naruto's eyes, it seemed to have become the same Kurama as in the ending.
"You won't regret this choice, I guarantee it!"
Naruto grinned, extending his fist. "It's a deal!"
"Hmph!" Kurama mirrored his grin, bumping their fists together.
Chakra connected once more, and a golden light suddenly erupted from Naruto within the seal space, enveloping his entire body.
Rows of tomoe and unique markings appeared on him, making him shine with a brilliant gold.
This feeling...
Feeling his body suddenly brimming with life, with seemingly endless energy, Naruto was truly shocked.
Kurama Chakra Mode, activated!
"The seal was just repaired, and my Chakra can't get out. Your current state can only be maintained in the mental space; you can't do anything in reality." Kurama glanced at the golden-bodied Naruto and lazily lay back down on the ground.
Naruto looked up at the sealing tag that had been reattached to the gate and smiled, "That's easy!"
He flashed in front of the sealing tag and, as before, tore it off completely.
"Hmph!"
Kurama snorted again, although it didn't make any other movements, the corners of its mouth were slightly crooked.
As expected, it's Asura's Chakra, it sensed it!
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