Anko Mitarashi: "He's surprisingly polite."
Temari: "This... this is just on the surface..."
Kankuro: "Gaara... I can feel it. Gaara is excited. He seems very interested in Black-Framed Naruto."
Kankuro: "And anyone Gaara takes an interest in... never ends well."
Hearing Kankuro and Temari's comments, little Hanabi immediately frowned and tugged on Ino's sleeve.
Ino rubbed her little head, and then began to speak.
Ino Yamanaka: "I swear, can you two stop singing the same tune?"
Ino Yamanaka: "The way you two talk makes it sound like you're constantly shrouding Gaara in terrifying mystery. Are you trying to paint him as an invincible, moody, terrifying monster?"
Sakura Haruno: "It wasn't a big deal originally, but you two keep going back and forth, constantly giving everyone psychological hints... If Black-framed Naruto-kun knocks him out with one punch later, that will be quite the spectacle."
Temari: "..."
Kankuro: "..."
[Naruto felt somewhat awkward.]
[This kid... didn't land on one foot, nor two, but simply used the Body Flicker Technique to arrive.]
[It seems his initial excuse was gone.]
[However...]
[Looking at Gaara, who was emanating a chilling aura.]
[His gaze lingered for a moment on the dark circles under Gaara's eyes.]
[He seemed a little pitiful.]
[Looking like this... it was clear he hadn't slept well in a very long time. In fact, Naruto felt that the Shukaku Jinchuriki standing before him hadn't closed his eyes for over three days.]
[This was a terrifying situation.]
[Schizophrenia would be the least of his worries.]
["Hmph, as expected of the weakest Tailed Beast. It actually makes its own Jinchuriki so wary."]
["True, that guy's voice is dreadfully grating."]
[Naruto: "..."]
[Wait, Naruto suddenly remembered something.]
[The first time he entered the Sealing Space back then.]
[It seemed the Great Fox intentionally lured him over.]
[That question from long ago resurfaced.]
["Great Fox, are the Tailed Beasts' Sealing Spaces connected?"]
["No, but there are ways to connect them," the Great Fox immediately replied.]
["Want to know how to connect them?"]
["Want to know how This Fox did it back then?"]
["Want to... never mind that. Beat up this kid, and This Fox will tell you everything."]
[Naruto sneered, "Then why don't I just New Shinobi Sect him?"]
[Great Fox: "..."]
[Hmm... that's not a bad idea.]
[Perfect. I've been idle for too long, beating up Shukaku would be nice too.]
[No... that wouldn't feel good and would waste Chakra.]
[Let Naruto use the Adamantine Sealing Chains to bind it!]
[And then This Fox will use claws imbued with sealing Chakra to crush it!]
[That feeling... it will definitely be exhilarating~ Shukaku will surely laugh happily~]
Inside the Sealing Space, the Nine-Tailed's breathing hitched.
Great!
This is fantastic!
"Naruto, you go find that kid."
"I'll teach you how to School!"
Naruto: "..."
"I don't know the Adamantine Sealing Chains."
Nine-Tailed: "..."
"What good are you?!"
"But I've already started working hard, striving to become the version of myself in the black frame world, walking the path he walked..."
"Excellent! As expected of This Great Lord's Jinchuriki. Keep it up, I have high hopes for you~!"
This Fox changes its tune so quickly.
The black-framed large screen display continued:
[Looking at Gaara in front of him.]
[Naruto couldn't find an excuse to hit him for a moment.]
[The guy is already in this state.]
[It wouldn't be right to attack him now.]
[Perhaps because they were both Jinchuriki.]
[Naruto felt a slight twinge of compassion.]
[The Great Fox curled its lip.]
[It knew this brat wouldn't follow the fox's wishes.]
[Seeing the tense atmosphere between the two sides ease.]
[Sakura stepped forward, blocking Temari's completely undisguised gaze.]
["This headband... are you Ninja from the Hidden Sand Village of the Land of Wind?"]
["Is this because of the Chunin Joint Exams?"]
[As she spoke, Sakura wrapped her arms around Naruto's arm right in front of Temari.]
[At the same time, she gave Temari a challenging glance.]
["Since we are allied nations, wasn't your previous behavior a bit excessive?"]
[Hearing this.]
[All three of them were expressionless.]
[Allied nations?]
[It was just a nice way of putting it.]
[One might mistakenly think the Hidden Sand Village was a subordinate Ninja Village of Konoha.]
[Kankuro silently put away his Crow Puppet.]
[Temari put her Iron Fan back on her back.]
[Gaara ignored Sakura.]
[His gaze passed over Naruto, and after glancing at Sasuke again.]
[He finally said expressionlessly, "Let's go."]
[As soon as he finished speaking, Gaara turned and left without hesitation.]
["Dead Naruto, don't expect This Fox to speak to you again!"]
["Hmph! Gala, you can forget about sleeping!"]
[Inside the Sealing Space, the Great Fox and Shukaku simultaneously spoke to their respective Jinchuriki.]
[Gaara still acted as if he hadn't heard anything.]
[He had nothing to say regarding Shukaku.]
[However, he couldn't help but feel slightly confused. This was the first time Shukaku had been so persistent, even using a negotiating tone when speaking to him, and promising him a good night's sleep.]
[Thinking this, Gaara immediately stopped walking.]
[He turned back to look at Naruto.]
[Sakura and Sasuke immediately became wary.]
[Temari and Kankuro also stopped.]
[Standing beside Gaara.]
[Four eyes met.]
[Gaara was somewhat taken aback.]
[He sensed the aura of a kindred spirit from Naruto.]
[But Gaara didn't want to cause any further complications right now; there would be plenty of time later, so there was no need to rush.]
["Oi~!"]
["I'm very interested in you... what is your name?"]
[Gaara looked at Naruto very seriously.]
[Naruto's lips curled slightly, revealing his signature smile.]
["Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto."]
[Temari blinked, and noticing Naruto's gaze directed at her, she quickly turned her head away.]
[For someone who is a face-con, both Sasuke and Naruto possess extremely potent appeal.]
[Gaara nodded, not saying anything further.]
[He didn't state his own name, turned around, and left.]
["Oi~"]
[Naruto smiled faintly; this guy was quite interesting.]
[However... he hasn't slept in too long, which is a bit pitiful.]
[It seems Shukaku is quite excessive.]
[The Great Fox is still the best.]
[And very cute.]
["What is your name?"]
["Me?" Temari quickly turned around, pointing to herself, a faint blush rising on her pretty face.]
["Pah! You conceited fool, Naruto wasn't even asking you!" Sakura glared at Temari with hostility.]
["My name is Temari." Temari ignored Sakura and seriously told Naruto her name.]
[Naruto: "..."]
["Alright." Naruto smiled gently and nodded at Temari.]
[Inside the Sealing Space, the Great Fox curled its lip and said, "Yo yo yo~"]
["She likes you so much, just take her. After all, if you want to revitalize the Uzumaki clan, the more the merrier!"]
[If Uzumaki Kushina were in the Sealing Space right now, she would immediately notice that the Great Fox's current appearance resembled her own by seventy or eighty percent.]
[However, the look in its eyes and brows was more similar to Uzumaki Mito.]
Uzumaki Kushina: "??"
Uzumaki Mito: "?!!"
This is bad!