Chapter 37 : Adamantine Sealing Chains!

Shinigami World, Aizen was taken aback by the scene before him!

What kind of combat awareness is this!?

To formulate a battle plan in just a single second!

Moreover, turning the tables in the final moments of the game flawlessly!

An opportunity!

Impeccable timing!

It's nearly impossible, really!

A millisecond earlier, the masked man was still within Hollow, and Minato wouldn't have emerged victorious!

One millisecond later, the masked man would've made contact, and he would have failed!

Interestingly, initially I thought this man's repeated attacks were meant to expose vulnerabilities and weaknesses!

Yet, within two seconds of turning his head, this man executed the battle so brilliantly!

The so-called vulnerabilities and flaws had been discovered already in the first attack!

Aizen sat up straight, at this moment, he began to contemplate if he had been too conceited, underestimating others.

Self-assurance is an essential trait of a strong individual, but arrogance is not!

"An accomplishment," Aizen murmured, a faint smile curving his lips. His demeanor seemed to shift again.

In the world of pirates, the most surprised figure is Kaido!

It was his first encounter witnessing such an intricate battle, reaching the ultimate level, akin to an art piece!

After the jutsu brought them back into the battlefield, Bulma narrowed her eyes, finding the handsome young man before her rather agreeable.

In the Pure Land, Senju Tobirama nodded, acknowledging that the Fourth Hokage's Flying Thunder God surpassed his own!

On the flip side, Kushina, existing as a soul, lifted her head with a swan-like pride.

Her thoughts at this moment were singular.

To witness, my husband!

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[The masked man gasped and leaped backward, his eyes filled with shock.]

[Combat awareness and timing, just now, I was utterly outmatched!]

["I mustn't be careless..."]

[However, before he could finish his sentence, Minato materialized in front of him in an instant, imprinting a palm strike!]

[The masked man immediately grasped that when struck by Rasengan earlier, the other party had secretly marked him with the Flying Thunder God technique!]

[But it's too late!]

[The next second, Minato weaved a seal with his hands, and intricate symbols promptly engulfed the masked man's form!]

[Seal of Contract!]

[In a heartbeat, the reflection of Sharingan within Nine-Tails' eyes vanished, liberating it from the masked man's control!]

[I've lost...]

["Eventually, Nine-Tails will belong to me..."]

[The masked man contemplated silently, distancing himself, leaving behind the proclamation of defeat; in the next second, his figure transmuted into Uzumaki mask and vanished.]

[Minato didn't give chase; presently, subduing the raging Nine-Tails took precedence!]

[Incredibly, with Minato absent, there wasn't anyone within the village capable of containing Nine-Tails.]

[The so-called mightiest Third Hokage proved utterly ineffectual.]

In the Pure Land, Senju Hashirama's brow creased.

Had the village deteriorated to such an extent that even Nine-Tails couldn't be managed?

Uchiha Madara and Senju Tobirama shared the same sentiment – Konoha was truly decaying.

However, only these two individuals entertained such thoughts; other shinobi villages bore somber expressions.

At this juncture, they were fortunate that Nine-Tails wasn't within their own village.

Otherwise, a day akin to this might dawn, a potential catastrophe.

[Nine-Tails begins to condense Tailed Beast Bomb once more!]

[Amidst the widespread panic, an immense shadow descended from the sky, landing on Nine-Tails' back!]

[It's Minato summoning a toad from Mount Myōboku!]

[Nonetheless, this offered a limited solution; Nine-Tails remained committed to amassing Chakra for the release of the Tailed Beast Bomb.]

[As Konoha's ninja quivered in fear, Nine-Tails vanished instantaneously!]

[Then, a brilliant white light once more illuminated a distant mountain range, followed by an explosion!]

[All promptly understood that Minato had relocated Nine-Tails out of the village.]

[Rescued at last...this notion materialized instantaneously in everyone's mind.]

[As the camera angle shifted, it revealed that alongside Nine-Tails, Minato had also brought Kushina!]

Viewers from alternate worlds furrowed their brows. Why did Minato bring his ailing wife here?

Yet, in the subsequent moment, shock rippled through everyone.

[Kushina, already weakened, suddenly radiated an astonishingly potent aura, with a dozen golden Chakra chains erupting from her back!]

[Nine-Tails, once helpless amidst a village of shinobi, found itself instantaneously ensnared!]

[Adamantine Sealing Chains!]

[An ability exclusive to the pure-blooded and exceptionally gifted Uzumaki clan member!]

[Now, the camera captured a baby's cries as Minato used the Flying Thunder God to bring his child closer.]

Many people were not merely astounded by this woman's power; a touch of surprise also tingled in their hearts.

Minato's eyes held profound sadness, as if he had reached a resolute decision.

[Kushina coughed, blood tainting her words.]

[She intended to take Nine-Tails with her in death, postponing its resurrection.]

[In this instant, despite her impending demise, she gazed at her husband with a smile.]

["Don't grieve, Minato. Your love has made me content..."]

[Kushina's gaze shifted to the infant in Minato's arms, tears collecting at the corners of her eyes.]

["If I were to live on... beyond envisioning our family of three... contemplating future happiness...what more is there to envision..."]

[The happiness she yearned for...simplistically having their family of three together.]

[If today had unfolded without incident...]

[One day in the future...]

[The weather was fine; after breakfast, Minato headed to work, tending to Naruto at home. In the evening, Minato returned, greeted his family, embraced Naruto at the dinner table, and with a smile, listened to his husband's grievances about mundane work matters...]

[Kushina laughed through tears...]

[Even now...the mere thought of that situation seems immensely blissful.]

In the real world, Obito's eyes were vacant; he knelt weakly on the ground.

"What have I done!"

"I...what a sinner I've become!"

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