"Ah-choo!" Kurama sneezed loudly, looking a bit dazed.
"Yo, Kurama's rhythm, the heart of the Gyuki, the powerful and strong Tailed Beast," Killer Bee swayed next to him in a flashy manner.
Kurama twitched his eyes twice. "How did you figure out that the Tailed Beast is strong and powerful from a sneeze? And I'm sure someone's slandering me."
It had to be that brat Naruto. Well, when I get back, I'll show him.
In the sealing space, the Gyuki calmly explained: "Killer Bee wasn't praising the Tailed Beast's power; he was saying your sneeze sounded terrible."
Low EQ: Terrible.
High EQ: Strong and powerful.
Kurama: "…"
"Yay~" Killer Bee made a rap gesture, showing his agreement with the Gyuki.
Kurama rolled his eyes. He was starting to understand the Gyuki. At first, he would counterattack or even get angry when Killer Bee mocked his awkward rap, but now he could sit calmly like Shisui and endure it.
He'd gotten used to it. He was tired of it. Destruction was fine, as long as this guy shut up. He could say anything.
Kurama glanced at the dense forest in the distance, his expression growing impatient. "Hey, your people from the village are catching up."
Killer Bee swayed his body, striking a flashy dance pose. "I'm in a great mood today, I can write some amazing rap!"
The Gyuki, fully aware, started translating. "He means we don't need to worry about those guys, we can always find a way to shake them off. What's more important is that he's feeling inspired right now."
Kurama shot Killer Bee a glance. "How about I go kill those guys?"
"No~" Killer Bee shook his head.
The Gyuki took a deep breath, ready to translate, but Kurama stopped him first, "Enough, I can understand this one."
After all, it was just one word.
"The future is a future full of light, the world is the world under the feet of the future, friendship is the harmony of the world, and the glow is the glow of the brilliant future~" Killer Bee hopped and skipped while saying his awkward rap, his body swaying like Satoshi.
The Gyuki glanced at Kurama, who glanced back at him. They looked at each other.
"Wait, aren't you going to translate?" Kurama asked in surprise. "You don't think I understand Killer Bee's words, do you?"
"Didn't you say there was no need to translate?" The Gyuki rolled his eyes but dutifully explained: "What Bee means is that the ninjas chasing after them represent the village's future, the future of the ninja world, and the new generation shining with light."
"Oh." Kurama understood. "So, that means we can't make a move, right?"
He got it.
"No." The Gyuki said flatly, "What Killer Bee meant was that you should go easy on them. If you kill them, he'll have trouble explaining it to Raikage."
Kurama: "…"
Are you really ninjas from the same village?
"Yay~" Killer Bee pointed at Kurama with his hand, a calm expression on his face.
Kurama was left speechless.
He had truly had enough of these two guys. One spoke like a human but didn't sound human, while the other, who wasn't even human, spoke in half-sentences. Even this tax-evading monster could put up with them more than these two idiots.
If it weren't for wanting to learn the tail-severing clone technique from Gyūki, Kurama wouldn't be able to stand being here for another second.
But it's almost over—he'd learn it soon, and he could finally leave these two crazy people behind.
Honestly, Kurama already felt like he was losing his mind from the Earthlings' memories, but the truth was always worse. One crazy person was nothing compared to two crazy ones.
Kurama had learned his lesson, so now he just wanted to hurry up and learn the tail-severing technique and get out. But the frustrating part was, he knew the theory already, and had even figured out some tricks, but was still stuck at the final step, unable to understand it fully.
Right now, he felt like a clogged toilet, stuck and unable to go down, needing some kind of plunger to force it through.
He sighed, glancing at Killer Bee, who had fallen silent at some point, making strange movements, but not producing anything after a long while.
Kurama understood that Killer Bee was stuck in a creative block—he couldn't come up with anything new.
For some reason, Kurama felt that the reason he hadn't mastered the technique yet was because Killer Bee kept distracting him with his annoying "Yay~" and "Yo~" sounds, making him lose focus.
"I can't take it anymore, I need to do something!" Kurama slapped his thigh and glared at Killer Bee's back, "Either I shut him up, or…"
Kurama clenched his fist, already making up his mind.
Gyuki, sensing Kurama's surge of emotion, looked at him confusedly. "Wait, Kurama? What are you going to do?"
"Hmph." Kurama coldly snorted, "The great Senpai once said, if you can't beat them, join them!"
Since Killer Bee's rap was messing with his head and he couldn't just knock him out, there was only one thing to do: He would offer his loyalty! From now on,
Kurama would throw away his brain and stand next to Killer Bee.
As long as I don't use my brain, I won't be affected by you!
It was a perfect plan.
If only he had a cane! If he did, Kurama would have completed his victory.
Gyuki, who was sealing the space, watched as Kurama caught up to Killer Bee. After talking for a while, the two began acting like close friends, with their arms around each other.
To be honest, Gyuki had always thought he was the most normal one in their small group. Even though Kurama had been acting a little strange lately, it was still Kurama, so it didn't seem too odd. But at this moment, Gyuki realized something shocking: Kurama… had really lost it.
Six Paths old man, look what kind of creature you've favored. If you had any sense, you wouldn't give this guy so much chakra.
Sigh, life is hard, Gyuki thought, letting out a heavy sigh.
Kurama laughed as he threw his arm around Killer Bee's shoulder, acting high as a fox who'd been drinking fake wine. "Come on, Killer Bee, I've come up with a better lyric for you. You're gonna love it!"
"Yo, dangerous tailed beast, those who get close will meet their doom! Leave quickly, or you'll be doomed!" Killer Bee, also with his arm around Kurama's shoulder, joined in. Since Kurama was using Naruto's shadow clone, Killer Bee's movements were a little awkward. But despite the expressionless face, it was clear that he was probably… maybe… kind of… happy.
Kurama didn't care. He shouted, "Come with me, you love me~ I love you~ Tailed Beast Jinchuriki, sweet as can be~ You love me~ I love you~ Eight-Tails Gyūki, sweet as can be~"
Killer Bee's eyes lit up instantly. Although the lyrics were a bit strange and the tune was off, it had a strange charm that made Killer Bee want to sing along.
But that's not the main point. The main point is that he could hear how hard Kurama was trying to stand by his side, and that feeling was what truly moved Killer Bee.
Killer Bee became serious for the first time. He didn't rap; instead, he looked at Kurama with great sincerity: "aibo!"
The last rays of the setting sun shone on the two of them, casting long, faint shadows behind them. A cool breeze blew between them, and their fiery emotions were as intense as the fading sunlight.
"Partner!" Kurama answered firmly.
No need for extra words. The tears in their voices were enough to touch anyone's heart.
The man and the fox embraced each other, shedding tears as the sun set.
Gyuki watched this touching scene, feeling moved from the heart as he sighed: "My eyes are burning."
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