A Warrior's Path 29 Chapter 29. Deal

Kurama: There is nothing I need to talk with a human especially an Uzumaki.

Ryu: Man you really can't trust humans.

Kurama: Trust them? What a joke! They are the most despicable beings in this world. They would do anything for their own profit.

Ryu didn't deny any of it as he is aware of the fickleness of human nature. He has seen life at its worst.

Ryu: I won't deny your words but not all humans are like that. If we consider things in that perspective then wouldn't that mean tailed beasts including you are evil.

Kurama was riled hearing that, he yelled : What did you say you b.a.s.t.a.r.d? We tailed beasts are evil? Who made us like that? It was your kind. They captured us, sealed us and used our powers for war. Tell me how are we evil?

Ryu: See, aren't you furious for just being called evil. It's the same for me as well. I don't see any of you as weapons. In fact I sympathize with you. To be caged for so long and to be feared as demons, I can't imagine what it's like.

Kurama calmed down seeing Ryu's face. He could see sincerity in the humans words. Ryu truly showed compa.s.sion for his kind but he won't trust a human that easily.

Kurama: Why are you here?

Ryu: I want your help.

Kurama: So you want my powers. It seems you aren't that different.

Ryu: Let me explain. First what do you think of Naruto?

Kurama: One hundred percent knuckle head.

Ryu almost fell down hearing that. He had a wry smile on his face.

Ryu: Yeah..I know. What I asked is what you think of him as a person.

Kurama stayed silent. He watched as Naruto grew up amidst all the scorn and yet he didn't hate any of them, it only motivated him to become stronger to earn their respect. Seeing Kurama staying silent Ryu pushed

' Naruto is different from others. He will understand you and your kin. Moreover I believe he is the one you and your siblings are waiting for. '

Kurama stood there dumbfounded at his last words. He stared at Ryu for a few seconds before asking

' What's your connection to the old man '.

The old man mentioned by Kurama is none other than The Sage of Six Paths. Ryu said vaguely

' That's a secret but trust me. I will never do anything like the other humans. You and your siblings were created from the Ten tails by the sage. At the end of his life he gave all of you a prophecy.'

Kurama stood there silently. He remembered the sage's last words to them.

' Even if you are far apart you, you will always be together.

Unlike when you were inside me, you will be shown the right path.

Until then..'

Ryu: I believe Naruto is the one. He will lead you all through the right path. If you can't trust him now then watch over him. If one day comes where you can trust him unconditionally then help him.

Kurama stayed silent. He couldn't believe someone knew of what the old man said before his death. He thought hard about what Ryu said and decided to trust him.

Kurama: What do you want me to do?

Ryu: Lets make a deal. I'll tweak your seal a bit. I hope you will nourish Naruto's body using your Yang chakra. I won't remove the seal caging you though. When the time comes it will serve as a test for Naruto to see whether he is worthy of your trust. If he can't earn your trust then you can do whatever you please.

Kurama thought about the the conditions and agreed. Ryu disappeared from Naruto's mindscape. When he left, Kurama was lost in thought. From his speech it seems like there will be huge problems in the future.

Ryu came back to reality. Before he could start on the seal, he found some people lurking around his house. For his parents safety, Ryu had placed many seals all around the house. Anyone could get inside, the problem is, once they are inside they will get trapped in a Genjutsu and go round and round around the house. Ryu planned to take care of them once he is finished with seal.

Ryu made a series of hand signs and placed his hand on the seal. A few more marks were added to the seal. At the same time these marks were added, Kurama could feel a path open in the cage for his chakra to flow out. He hesitated for a moment but ultimately channeled his Chakra through the pathway.

Outside, Naruto's seal flashed for a second before it reverted to normal. Ryu got out of bed and jumped out of his house. He found that the people trapped in genjutsu. There was a total of three people. He placed all of them in a genjutsu and interrogated them. Two of them were there to monitor Naruto while the last one was monitoring his house, mainly his family.

His eyes became cold after hearing that. He usually won't care if someone monitored his house but this time they came inside. The other two were fine since it was their duty to protect the Jinchuriki but the last one made Ryu really angry.

He turned towards the last ninja dressed as an Anbu. He tried to extract information but only got a name.

Ryu looked towards a certain direction with never before seen murder intention

' Danzo '.