Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

Compared to Shisui's composure, Yamato was noticeably more nervous when facing Kushina, bowing slightly and using polite language.

The Yamato people, who were born in Root, had a strong sense of hierarchy, and this did not improve even after they left Root and joined the Anbu system directly under the Hokage.

Seeing Yamato's somewhat reserved demeanor, Kushina smiled gently.

"Hey, Kushina, what was that you just did...?"

After a brief greeting, Jiraiya got down to business. The chakra that Kushina had just used was powerful and violent, clearly not Kushina's own chakra. Jiraiya was very concerned about the tailed beast cloak that Kushina had just used.

"Oh! Jiraiya-sensei, is this what you mean?"

"Minato lifted a corner of the seal, and the Nine-Tails' chakra overflowed from the seal. I tried to master it briefly."

"This level of power is still within my control."

As she spoke, the red tailed beast cloak once again covered Kushina's body, and a red chakra tail appeared behind her.

At the same time, Kushina's physical characteristics also changed slightly. Her fingernails became sharp and long, and her human pupils turned into vertical pupils like those of a fox, making her look somewhat bewitching.

"So it really is the power of the Nine-Tails?"

Jiraiya moved closer to Kushina and touched the red chakra in her palm. A burning sensation immediately came from his fingertips, causing Jiraiya to quickly withdraw his hand.

At the same time, Shinichi, Shisui, and Yamato also arrived at Kushina's side one after another, carefully observing the changes in Kushina's body covered by the tailed beast's chakra.

They were going to assist Kushina in her training, so it was necessary for them to understand the influence of the Nine-Tails' chakra on Kushina, and at the same time, they also had to figure out what level Kushina could currently withstand.

"The Nine-Tails' chakra is highly corrosive, Kushina, don't you feel anything?"

Jiraiya, withdrawing his hand, looked down and saw burn marks on his fingertips, as if he had accidentally touched a scorching hot copper furnace. Realizing the power of the Nine-Tails' chakra, Jiraiya frowned, seemingly unable to imagine the kind of pain Kushina, enveloped in the Nine-Tails' chakra, was enduring.

"me?"

"It's actually not bad."

"Since becoming the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, my healing ability has become extremely strong."

"This level of chakra intensity will not cause any damage to my body for the time being."

"However, as the intensity and density of the tailed beast chakra increase, it will have some negative effects on my body."

"The most difficult thing is that when I use this chakra, the Nine-Tails' negative emotions are transmitted to me through the chakra. The stronger the power, the stronger the emotions."

As she spoke, the tailed beast chakra emanating from Kushina grew stronger and stronger, and an additional tail grew behind her in the short time she spoke. The aura emanating from Kushina also became more and more terrifying.

Even the ground beneath her feet, affected by the immense chakra, began to slowly rise, accompanied by Kushina's chakra cloak, swirling in the air and forming a hazy dust ring.

"This is the strongest power I can control right now. If I exceed it, my consciousness will be overwhelmed by the hatred contained within the Nine-Tails' chakra."

"This is my limit..."

Three red chakra tails danced wildly behind Kushina. Although Kushina was still talking to Shinichi and the others, she was already being invaded by the Nine-Tails' will. Her pained and struggling expression revealed the truth.

However, Kushina could still withstand the level of the Three-Tails. Apart from the increased intensity of the berserk aura emanating from her body, Kushina's skin was slightly red, and there were not many other abnormalities.

Reaching the critical state, Kushina stopped speaking, seemingly concentrating entirely on controlling her chakra.

At this moment, Jiraiya and Minato were also on edge, closely monitoring Kushina's condition.

As Kushina's husband, Minato had obviously seen her in this state before, and explained to Jiraiya on her behalf: "The tail behind Kushina can indirectly reflect the amount of chakra overflowing from the Nine-Tails."

"When Kushina grows four tails, her will will be devoured, and she will become a small tailed beast that acts only on instinct."

"As more and more seals are broken, Kushina will have more and more tails until the Nine-Tails completely breaks free of the seal."

"At present, Kushina can only control the power of three tails at most, and this limit has remained for many years without being broken."

"We invited the teacher back this time because we wanted to ask him to think of a way to break through this current stage."

Minato looked at Kushina, who was trying her best to stay conscious, and a look of heartache flashed in his eyes.

If it weren't for dealing with a powerful enemy, how could he bear to see Kushina suffer such pain and take such a great risk?

"this..."

"What do you think?"

Jiraiya carefully observed Kushina's condition, pondered for a moment, and then asked. His disciple was a super genius, even capable of developing a Rasengan without hand seals based on the Tailed Beast Ball; her talent far surpassed his own.

Jiraiya's advantage over Minato was only in his knowledge; he wanted to hear Minato's understanding and opinion on Kushina's condition first.

"Ever since I became Hokage, I have been researching and investigating how the perfect Jinchuriki of the Cloud Ninja are trained."

"According to intelligence from spies, there exists a peculiar environment in the Hidden Cloud Village called 'True Waterfall'."

"It is said that in front of the real waterfall, the Jinchūriki can face their true self and try to eliminate their negative emotions."

"The Jinchuriki who passes through the Real Waterfall will begin formal training until they master the power of the Tailed Beasts."

"Eliminating one's own hatred is an important means of mastering the tailed beast's chakra and not being affected by the tailed beast's emotions."

"but....."

Minato didn't say anything more after that, but everyone knows the final point: there is no such unique environment as a real waterfall within the Land of Fire.

The training ground right now... looks like a result of Minato's deliberate replication, but a normal waterfall in nature can never have the same effect as a real waterfall in the Cloud Village.

If Kushina cannot eliminate her negative emotions, it will be impossible for her to control stronger tailed beast chakra.

"That's really troublesome—"

Jiraiya stroked his chin, lost in thought. Kushina was kind-hearted and passionate, but her childhood was far from "perfect." Although she received Mito Uzumaki's love after coming to Konoha, she also met Minato, her future husband, at the Ninja Academy.

However, Kushina still carries scars in her heart. Although her personality allows her to hide these scars well, once she is affected by Kurama's emotions, the negative emotions buried deep in her heart will erupt.

The more optimistic someone appears on the surface, the greater the emptiness deep inside might be.

It's not easy to prevent Kushina from being affected by Kurama's negative emotions.

Jiraiya's gaze inadvertently swept over Shisui, Yamato, and Shinichi standing to the side, before suddenly landing on Shinichi.

Unlike Shisui and Yamato, who were both alert and tense, Shinichi was relaxed and seemed completely unaffected by Kushina's tailed beast transformation.

This child... doesn't seem afraid of the tailed beast going berserk at all?!

Why... is this kid able to remain so calm? Doesn't this guy have any emotions or desires?

Feeling Jiraiya's gaze, Shinichi looked up with some confusion.

Their eyes met, and Jiraiya asked, "Shinichi, aren't you afraid at all to be next to Kushina like this?"

Upon hearing Jiraiya's question, everyone's gaze fell upon Shinichi. Those present were all experts, and with Jiraiya's reminder, they naturally noticed Shinichi's relaxed demeanor.

"Fear?"

"Being afraid is useless."

Noticing the gazes of the crowd, Shinichi shrugged indifferently.

It was a casual reply, but it made Jiraiya pause in surprise.

Everyone knows that being afraid is useless, but how many people can truly stand in front of Kushina, who could go berserk at any moment, without being afraid?

This near-absolute rationality is precisely the best personality trait for becoming a Jinchūriki.

So the question is... how exactly do we...?

"Kushina-sensei, I think you can try more meditation and Zen meditation to adapt to the invasion of external will as much as possible."

Shinichi Hyuga himself didn't know how he could train and cultivate a perfect Jinchuriki without the aid of the Real Waterfall.

However, Shinichi knew how to regulate his negative emotions.

Meditation and Zen meditation are excellent ways to achieve this.

Speaking of which... only those who can connect with the Tailed Beasts can become perfect Jinchuriki, but Kushina is clearly unable to connect with Kurama's mind at this stage.

So all she can do is try her best to maintain inner strength and stability. If she could achieve true inner peace like Bunpuku, the first Jinchūriki of the One-Tailed Beast, the problem of the Tailed Beast going berserk would never have occurred.

As she spends more time with Kurama (the Nine-Tails), it's not impossible for Kushina to become the perfect Jinchūriki.

Kushina, born into the Uzumaki clan and skilled in various sealing techniques, possessed ample control over chakra; what she lacked was only mental fortitude. While this ability was difficult to improve, it wasn't impossible.

"Meditation and Zen meditation?!"

Shinichi's suggestion silenced Jiraiya and Minato, both of them pondering the possibility of the plan.

Shinichi's idea was simple and direct: to make Kushina keep adapting until she could fully withstand the emotional onslaught of the Nine-Tails' chakra.

The chances of success are slim, and the risks are high.

But... this seems to be the only path they can choose.

"If we're talking about meditation... how about letting Kushina try practicing Sage Mode?"

"The most basic condition for gathering Sage Chakra is 'immobility'. If you can reach this level of meditation, you will naturally have to empty your mind of all distractions."

"This should help Kushina master the power of the Nine-Tails."

"If she were to cultivate Sage Mode, even if she didn't become a perfect Jinchūriki, mastering Sage Mode would still greatly enhance Kushina's strength."

"It's a win-win situation."

Jiraiya's eyes lit up, and he spoke in a deep voice about a training method he envisioned. The people of Konoha were still in the exploratory stage of cultivating perfect Jinchuriki; if a plan seemed feasible, they would implement it.

"Kushina, are you able to enter a state of meditation or Zen concentration right now?"

Minato asked Kushina, who had already unleashed her Three-Tails, a hint of expectation in his eyes.