Sakura Haruno was curious, but still doubtful.
"Are you kidding?"
"Does Naruto really have more chakra than Sasuke?"
In Sakura's mind—
Sasuke Uchiha was extremely strong.
Among their generation:
👉 Only Orion was stronger than him.
So naturally—
She assumed Sasuke had far more chakra than Naruto.
Orion nodded seriously.
"There's no doubt about it."
"Not only does Naruto have more chakra than Sasuke—"
"He even has more than Kakashi-sensei."
"This is one of the advantages of being a Nine-Tails Jinchūriki."
Then Orion looked at Naruto.
"Your hand is healed, right?"
"Not even a scar left."
Naruto blinked, confused.
"Why are you asking that?"
Still, he raised his hand.
Sakura and Sasuke both looked closely—
And were instantly shocked.
That injury—
The one where Naruto stabbed his own palm—
Had happened only a few days ago.
Yet now—
👉 It was completely healed.
👉 No scar. Nothing.
Naruto didn't find it strange.
Because—
Since childhood—
His wounds had always healed quickly.
He thought that was normal.
The Truth About His Body
Orion explained:
"This is one of the physical changes brought by the Nine-Tails."
"Your recovery ability is extremely strong."
"For normal people—"
"A wound like that would take months to heal."
"And it would definitely leave a scar."
"But look at your hand."
"Do you see anything?"
Naruto looked again.
"…You're right. Nothing."
"Isn't that normal?"
Before Orion could answer—
Sakura spoke first:
"Of course it's not normal!"
"That kind of injury healing in a few days without scars?"
"That's incredible!"
Then she added honestly:
"I'm actually a bit jealous…"
As a girl—
That kind of healing ability was extremely appealing.
Sasuke also stared at Naruto's hand.
His eyes narrowed slightly.
"…This idiot actually has something this powerful?"
He didn't have that kind of ability.
And he understood—
👉 How terrifying it was.
For a ninja—
Who lives on the edge of life and death—
👉 This is almost like having multiple extra lives.
Naruto's Reaction
Being stared at by both of them—
Naruto started feeling proud.
"Really?! Sakura is jealous of me?!"
"Is it really that amazing?!"
"Hahaha!"
Seeing Naruto's goofy grin—
Sakura suddenly lost all envy.
"…Never mind."
"This must be what happens when you trade your brain for regeneration."
Orion sighed slightly.
"This guy's mood changes way too fast…"
"He was depressed just a moment ago…"
Naruto's Question
After laughing for a while, Naruto turned serious again.
"Then how do I control the Nine-Tails?"
"If I master it…"
"Can I really become as strong as the Fourth Hokage?"
Sasuke and Sakura also looked at Orion.
They were both curious.
Because Naruto—
Was originally the weakest in the team.
Even now—
He was only slightly stronger than Sakura.
Still weaker than Sasuke.
And Sasuke—
Absolutely didn't want to be surpassed by Naruto.
Orion's Answer
Orion waved his hand.
"How would I know?"
"Don't forget—I just graduated from the Academy too."
"What I know—"
"I learned from Kakashi-sensei."
"As for how to control the Nine-Tails—"
"Even Kakashi doesn't know."
"If he did—"
"The Third Hokage would've already taught you."
About the Previous Jinchūriki
Orion continued:
"But I've heard—"
"The previous Nine-Tails Jinchūriki controlled it through sealing techniques."
"The last Jinchūriki…"
"Was the wife of the Fourth Hokage."
"And just like you—"
"She was from the Uzumaki clan."
Naruto froze.
Then slowly asked:
"…I'm from the Uzumaki clan?"
He had never thought about it.
To him—
"Uzumaki" was just a surname.
Orion nodded.
"Yeah."
"The Uzumaki clan."
"They were once allies of Konoha."
"But they were wiped out long ago."
"Otherwise—they would've been extremely powerful."
Naruto's expression changed.
"…They're not from Konoha?"
Sakura and Sasuke were also surprised.
They had always assumed—
"Uzumaki" was just Naruto's last name.
Sasuke even looked at Naruto with a hint of sympathy.
Thinking—
👉 Naruto was also the last survivor of a destroyed clan.
Naruto, meanwhile—
Had just gained a sense of belonging—
Only to lose it immediately.
The Uzumaki Clan
Orion explained:
"No."
"The Uzumaki clan came from the Land of Whirlpools."
"They were famous for their sealing techniques."
"And especially suited to becoming Jinchūriki."
"Because of that—"
"They were targeted by multiple great nations."
"They were attacked…"
"And eventually destroyed."
"Their sealing techniques were taken."
"But not everyone died."
"Some survivors scattered across the world."
"For example—"
"There are still Uzumaki in Konoha."
"I remember—"
The First Hokage's wife was UzumakiThe Fourth Hokage's wife was Uzumaki
"And both of them were Nine-Tails Jinchūriki."
Orion's Suggestion
Orion looked at Naruto.
"So I think—"
"If you can learn Uzumaki sealing techniques…"
"You might be able to control the Nine-Tails too."
Naruto fell silent.
Then asked:
"But I don't know any sealing techniques."
"And you said the clan is gone…"
"So where would I even find them?"
Orion shrugged.
"Then I can't help you there."
"I'm not much better than you."
"And sealing techniques are probably classified."
"Not something ordinary people can access."
Orion's Real Advice
"But—"
"I do think the Fourth Hokage's seal on you is already very powerful."
"And it benefits you greatly."
"So all you need to do is—"
👉 Become stronger
👉 Learn to use that seal
"And sooner or later—"
"You'll be able to control the Nine-Tails."
The Potential of the Nine-Tails
"You have to understand—"
"The Nine-Tails is incredibly powerful."
"When it rampaged—"
"It caused massive destruction."
"But that also proves—"
👉 Its power is overwhelming.
"If you master it—"
"You might instantly reach Hokage-level strength."
"After all—"
"It took the Fourth Hokage sacrificing his life to seal it."
"And just the chakra leaking from it…"
"Already gives you more chakra than Kakashi."
"Now imagine—"
"If you fully control it."
"Your chakra might surpass even a Hokage's—by several times."
"And looking at history—"
"Every Nine-Tails Jinchūriki has been from the Uzumaki clan."
"That means—"
👉 Your body is naturally suited for it
"You probably already have the ability to suppress it—"
"You just haven't awakened it yet."
Naruto's Resolve
Naruto's eyes lit up.
Right now—
He only wanted one thing:
👉 To become stronger
👉 To defeat Orion
👉 To gain Kakashi's recognition
And now—
He saw a path.
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