The third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, was delighted to be the grandfather of the newborn. Due to the close friendship between their families, he felt it was only right to visit & see his grandson.
"Ah, so cute!" Kushina exclaimed, looking at the baby on the bed.
The third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, his wife Biwako, and their son Sarutobi Shinnosuke with his wife were gathered around the newborn.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke, the eldest son of the third Hokage, held an important position in Anbu. He wasn't well-known because of his secretive role, but in the manga, he sacrificed himself for an unknown reason, leaving behind his only son, Konohamaru.
Naruto also leaned over to take a look. The baby was cute and small, resembling a little monkey, befitting the Sarutobi surname.
But Naruto refrained from saying that and instead asked, "What's his name?"
The third Hokage, whose pipe had been confiscated before entering the house, stroked his beard and smiled, "I have chosen this child's name. I hope he can become a powerful ninja when he grows up..."
The third Hokage's beard twitched for a moment before he continued, "No, not just that. I also hope he can benefit Konoha..."
"How about 'Sarutobi Yuki'? Bringing happiness to Konoha!"
Bam!! Kushina couldn't stand it and punched Naruto on the head.
"Naruto, don't be rude. Listen to what the Third Hokage has to say!"
"Oh." Naruto rubbed his head, feeling aggrieved.
"Hehehe... It's alright," the Third Hokage chuckled. "Naruto, you remind me so much of Minato." Silently, he added to himself, especially when it comes to choosing names.
The Third Hokage continued, "So I named him Konohamaru, Sarutobi Konohamaru."
"What a good name, Konohamaru," Naruto echoed.
Despite Naruto's attempt to suggest a different name, fate decided that Konohamaru would keep his name.
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After returning home, Naruto showed his belly to Kushina. "Mom, can my seal be changed?"
"What's the matter? Is Kurama acting up?" Kushina asked, her expression stern, ready to deal with the Nine-Tails if needed.
"No, no, we get along fine. I just want to improve the environment."
Kurama, who listened to Naruto's stories every day, had even begun to laugh and occasionally shared chakra with him.
"Why did you suddenly think of changing the environment?" Kushina asked, puzzled.
"I talk to the big fox every day, tell stories, and all. The sealed space is like a sewer; it's very uncomfortable, so I want to change it."
"Theoretically, it is possible. The Eight Trigrams Seal is very flexible. It represents the elements of nature and can be combined into many kinds of environments."
"Then I want a forest-style one with a meadow, lake, and river attached. A little mountain in the distance, and the environment should be brighter. It would be better if day and night could alternate!"
Kushina listened to Naruto's requests, the corners of her mouth twitching. "This is real jutsu! Do you think it's ordering a meal or building a house?"
Frustrated, she slapped Naruto lightly.
Naruto covered his head, realizing he'd been too presumptuous. "Alright, just make it more refreshing and comfortable."
"Listen, the seal of the Nine-Tails is very important. I'll discuss it with Minato when he comes back tonight. You must not tamper with it!" Kushina warned.
"Yeah," Naruto nodded obediently. "By the way, what is the sealed space like on your side, Mom?"
"It's almost the same as before, except the Nine-Tails is just tied to a big stone ball."
"Haven't you two had a good talk?"
"That stubborn fox! He has a terrible temper! Do you want me to beg him to talk to me nicely?"
"Uh..." Naruto hesitated, thinking the other half of Kurama was truly unfortunate. When a proud monster meets a fiery temper woman, it's a tough match.
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At night, Kurama, who was waiting to hear a story, was dozing off. Suddenly, the water on the ground seeped away, and grass sprouted, forming a lawn large enough for the fox to roll around on. The original black ceiling turned into a sky with blue clouds.
Though there were still boundaries, the original fence and gate were covered with vines, and ever morning glories bloomed.
Kurama noticed the change, looked around, and saw Naruto standing at the door waving.
"Yo, big fox, how do you feel?"
"Humph," Kurama lay down again. This new setup was undeniably more comfortable than lying in the water.
"Don't be so ungrateful; my mom finally agreed to help change it. I promised you I'd learn the sealing technique and change it myself, but since I'm still learning, it would take years to reach that level, so I had to ask for help."
Kurama's tail twitched slightly.
Naruto noticed Kurama's subtle movements. "Alright, let's continue the story."
Naruto cleared his throat. "Continuing from last time, After seeing a vision, Griffith tries to run away from camp. He falls and finds the Behelit again. As the band get close to him, the moon begins to cover the sun and starts a solar eclipse...."
Kurama loved dark stories for some reason, or he is a sadist, perhaps...
Whether it worked or not, at least the bond between Naruto and Kurama grew stronger. In the future, Naruto could confidently ask Kurama for chakra as a fee for the stories.
Naruto said to kurama, "I let you enjoy so many stories for free. When I face difficulties, can I ask you for help, and you'll help me, right... right?"
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