Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 410 Konoha Crisis 19

In Nagato's view, peace is not just an ideal, but a responsibility. He is responsible for Yahiko's dream, Jiraiya's dream, and the dreams of all those who yearn for peace. He wants to make these dreams a reality so that everyone can enjoy the happiness that peace brings.

Nagato firmly believed that once all the Tailed Beasts were collected, peace would surely be achieved. Although the path was fraught with hardship and difficulty, he was fearless. He knew that only those who had experienced suffering truly cherished peace; only those who had experienced war truly understood its meaning. Therefore, he was willing to use his actions to prove the value of peace and help more people attain it.

Nagato firmly believed that as long as he persevered, he would surely achieve his dream of world peace. He wanted to use his wisdom and strength to make the world a better place and to enable everyone to live a happy life. This was his promise to himself, to Yahiko, and to the countless people who died in the war, and it was also his hope for the future.

Trapped by the Planetary Devastation, Naruto's consciousness ventured into a deep and mysterious space. Here, his thoughts became chaotic, as if he were trapped in an endless nightmare.

At this moment, he lay curled up in the space where the Nine-Tails was sealed, his hands tightly clutching his head, his face contorted in extreme pain. Images of the devastation of Konoha Village and the gruesome deaths of his teachers and comrades flashed through his mind. These images, like sharp blades, pierced his heart again and again, almost unbearable for him.

"No!" Naruto cried out in anguish, tears streaming down his face. He felt his heart crumbling, all his beliefs teetering on the brink of collapse. He remembered the wonderful times he had spent with his teacher and comrades, those warm smiles now just distant memories. He was filled with self-reproach, feeling he hadn't protected them, hadn't safeguarded their home. But then he thought of Pain's home and village, his family and comrades, all destroyed by Konoha.

"Why, why did it turn out like this?" Naruto Uzumaki muttered to himself. The words spoken by Pain kept echoing in his mind, trying to completely destroy his established understanding and causing his thoughts to become chaotic and conflicted.

"It hurts so much... I don't understand... What should I do? My brain is about to explode! Someone... Someone save me! Tell me the answer!" Naruto Uzumaki clutched his head tightly, curled up in a ball, his face contorted in extreme pain, howling loudly. At this moment, all sorts of information were flooding his brain like a tidal wave, making his thoughts chaotic and unable to cope with such a massive amount of information.

"Destroy everything! Eradicate everything that causes you pain! Give me your whole heart! That way, I can free you from suffering."

Suddenly, a voice, like the whisper of a demon, entered Naruto's ears, filled with an alluring tone. That voice seemed to possess a strange magic, capable of easily corrupting the minds of others.

Bewitched by the voice, Naruto's eyes glazed over, and his once unwavering will gradually crumbled. He seemed to have lost himself, completely giving up resistance and sinking into darkness.

As Naruto lost his will, the sealing techniques on his body began to loosen rapidly, as if they could no longer restrain that powerful force. Countless streams of Nine-Tails chakra surged out like a burst dam, quickly filling Naruto's entire body. At the same time, the Nine-Tails' will flowed out along with the chakra, attempting to seize Naruto's consciousness and control his actions.

At this moment, Naruto seemed to have completely lost control of himself, becoming a vessel for the Nine-Tails' power. The Nine-Tails, in turn, seized the opportunity to unleash its anger and hatred, preparing to take revenge on the world.

At this moment, Naruto Uzumaki's body had undergone a tremendous change. His skin had turned crimson, his eyes had become vertical pupils, and sharp fangs had sprouted from his mouth. A powerful aura emanated from him, making him resemble a ferocious beast. As time passed, Naruto's tailed beast transformation intensified, with the Nine-Tails' chakra gradually taking over. Eight tails had already grown behind him, each shimmering with golden light and brimming with power. The ninth tail was also slowly forming. Once fully formed, Naruto would be completely possessed by the Nine-Tails' consciousness, freed from his body, and regain his freedom.

The planet Chibaku Tensei, impacted by the Nine-Tails' chakra, began to tremble violently, emitting a muffled roar. Huge rocks began to crack, fissures spreading rapidly, as if the entire world was trembling. Then, the surface of Chibaku Tensei began to crumble, with massive chunks of rock breaking off and crashing to the ground.

The Nine-Tails' chakra surged forth relentlessly, like a volcanic eruption, its immense power overwhelming even the Planetary Devastation. Its structure gradually crumbled, massive rocks falling and raising clouds of dust. The Nine-Tails' chakra, like a torrent, broke through all obstacles, utterly destroying Planetary Devastation.

With the eruption of Nine-Tails' chakra, Chibaku Tensei finally succumbed to the impact and completely collapsed. The enormous sphere that had bound Nine-Tails shattered into countless fragments, scattering in all directions. Nine-Tails' figure emerged from the ruins, its eyes filled with rage and majesty, unleashing boundless power.

Standing below, Pain also noticed the changes in Chibaku Tensei. Looking up at the constantly collapsing Chibaku Tensei, he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "I didn't expect it to be this powerful..."

Inside the sealed space, Naruto's eyes had turned completely red, and his body began to change, with nine tails growing out of his body. This indicated that he had been completely taken over by the Nine-Tails' consciousness and was gradually being controlled by it.

"Come over here, okay, tear off the sealing talisman for me!" Nine-Tails' voice echoed in the sealed space, carrying an irresistible power.

At this point, Naruto had lost his self-awareness and become Kurama's puppet. He slowly walked towards the sealing talisman, reaching out to tear it off. Kurama's power was too great; Naruto was powerless to resist. Under Kurama's control, his hand still slowly reached for the sealing talisman…

Just as Naruto reached out to grab the sealing talisman, his hand barely touching the paper when suddenly, a figure flashed out from the void, grabbing Naruto's arm with lightning speed as he tried to tear the talisman. The force was so sudden and powerful that Naruto had no time to react and was pulled away from the edge of the sealing talisman by a tremendous force.

Just as Naruto was about to be bewitched by the Nine-Tails, a figure suddenly appeared before him. This figure exuded a powerful aura, seemingly capable of dispelling all evil. Naruto was shocked by this power, instantly snapping out of his Nine-Tails-bewitched state and regaining his original consciousness.

He stared blankly at the figure before him, his heart filled with doubt and astonishment. The figure wore a sacred robe, embroidered with the words "Fourth Hokage." Naruto's eyes widened, his lips trembled slightly, and he couldn't help but ask, "The Fourth Hokage!?"

The title felt both familiar and strange to him. Although he had never met the Fourth Hokage, he had always felt a strange sense of closeness deep inside. Now, seeing the Fourth Hokage's figure, that sense of closeness intensified, giving him an irresistible urge to get closer.

However, his reason told him that the person before him might not be the real Fourth Hokage. After all, he had never seen the Fourth Hokage and had no memory of his appearance or voice. But in any case, the appearance of this person gave him a sense of relief, as if he had found a glimmer of hope in the darkness.

Just then, the Nine-Tails' enormous body suddenly trembled violently. It opened its blood-red maw and let out a deafening roar. This roar seemed to pierce through time and space, causing the entire world to tremble. The Nine-Tails' eyes were filled with boundless killing intent as it stared intently at the person before it—the Fourth Hokage who had once sealed it away.

"You despicable Fourth Hokage! I will tear you to pieces!" The Nine-Tails, using all its strength, slammed wildly against the barrier sealing it, each impact causing the entire space to tremble. Its massive body radiated a powerful aura, its eyes flashing with endless rage and hatred. The Nine-Tails opened its blood-red maw, unleashing a deafening roar, as if it wanted to destroy everything in the world.

However, the Fourth Hokage wasn't focusing his attention on the Nine-Tails; instead, he was intently watching Naruto Uzumaki. Years ago, when he sealed the Nine-Tails, he deliberately left behind a portion of its chakra to prevent potential problems and to give his son a powerful foundation. He knew this power might be Naruto's lifeline, or even the key to his future growth. At this moment, facing the threat of the Nine-Tails, he paid no heed; the Fourth Hokage had only one thought in his mind—protect Naruto!

As Naruto's father, the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was always burdened by an indescribable sense of guilt. Since Naruto's birth, he had never truly been by his son's side, leaving Naruto an orphan from a young age. This deep self-reproach and regret constantly haunted Minato, preventing him from finding peace. However, given the circumstances, he had almost no choice. Faced with a powerful enemy and an imminent crisis, he had to prioritize protecting the village, even at the cost of his life. Despite this, he still deeply felt he had failed his son; this guilt remained with him, indelible.