Chinya asked Kakashi to investigate the Akatsuki Organization's Jigen, as well as Hikaku Uchiha and Yoshihiko Uchiha through Konoha's intelligence network.
Kakashi asked, "Any specific characteristics?"
Chinya shook his head. "Jigen seems to have once been a monk, but nothing else is known about him. As for the two wearing spiral-patterned masks, aside from their different sizes, there are no other distinguishable features."
Kakashi slightly frowned. "With only this little information, it will be difficult to investigate."
After a brief pause, Chinya said, "Regarding Jigen, I'll try to get some identifying details myself. Once I obtain them, I'll use my own network while you utilize Konoha's intelligence system.
As for those two masked individuals, they previously attacked Takigakure without killing anyone, but instead left markings on people. Considering the Land of Waterfalls borders Konoha, I'd expect Konoha already knows about this incident and has conducted related investigations.
If Konoha did conduct an investigation, look into their findings for any clues. If there's something useful, let me know."
Although Chinya had snakes placed in various parts of the Shinobi World, he could only rely on luck since obtaining specific accurate information remained difficult.
Konoha was one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, so its intelligence network must be highly developed. Perhaps through Konoha they might uncover something.
Kakashi agreed, "Alright, I understand. I'll pay attention to these three individuals. By the way, there's something—both you and Naruto should have noticed that during the fight, Naruto's Tailed Beast Chakra escaped a bit…"
Naruto Uzumaki quickly interjected, "Sensei Kakashi, it wasn't a leak! I went straight to the Nine-Tails and asked for help!"
"Huh? You got help from the Nine-Tails?"
Kakashi was completely baffled. How did Naruto Uzumaki even manage to get help from a Tailed Beast? Was it actually listening to him?
Chinya explained to Kakashi, "Regarding the Nine-Tails inside Naruto, you don't need to worry, Kakashi. When I left Konoha, I deliberately opened a small passage. The relationship between Naruto and the Nine-Tails isn't adversarial anymore—it's more like partners."
"Partners, huh?"
Though hard to believe, both Naruto Uzumaki and Chinya confirmed this, so everything should be fine.
Looking at Uzumaki Miyuki, Chinya added, "Coincidentally, maybe Naruto's Nine-Tails can talk some sense into your own Nine-Tails, Miyuki. Just open a small gap in your seal. I'll send Naruto's Nine-Tails to speak with yours. Naruto, I'm going to cast Genjutsu on you now."
Sitting down on a chair, Naruto replied, "Go ahead, Uncle Chinya."
Activating his triple tomoe Sharingan, Chinya entered Naruto Uzumaki's mental space.
Inside this mental realm, Chinya and Naruto Uzumaki stood together facing the Nine-Tails.
Seeing Chinya, the Nine-Tails coldly snorted, clearly annoyed. [Make me talk to myself? Nice plan.]
Chinya shrugged helplessly, "What can I do? Your other half has such a stubborn and nasty temper. No matter what I say, it just ignores me. You're on such good terms with Naruto now, and Miyuki is Naruto's mother. Surely you're going to help out, right?"
The Nine-Tails glared at Chinya with deep resentment, "Which eye of yours saw me getting along well with this brat? Weren't you the one who always looked down on me most, saying I'm nothing but an animal? Then why ask for my help? Solve it yourself! I'm not helping!"
Chinya retorted, "Hey, who asked you to constantly lose your cool to rage before? I clearly warned you, but once you got angry, you'd throw everything aside!"
No matter what Chinya said, the Nine-Tails refused to cooperate, making Chinya's face darken in anger.
No wonder they're in sync—temper-wise, they're practically twins.
Chinya had no choice anymore. Since the Nine-Tails and Naruto had already reconciled, he couldn't treat the Nine-Tails inside Naruto as forcefully as he used to.
Chinya turned to the Naruto beside him, "Naruto, looks like it's up to you."
Naruto stared at Chinya blankly, "Huh? Me? But...I'm not sure if I can pull it off either."
After all these years with the Nine-Tails, Naruto knew exactly how moody that fox could be—it always says the opposite of what it means. Sometimes, even his words carried little effect.
Chinya seriously told Naruto, "If there's anyone who could possibly convince it, it's only you. The Nine-Tails within Miyuki has basically given up. If that Nine-Tails refuses to cooperate, Miyuki can't become a perfect jinchūriki. So please give it a shot."
"I understand!"
Even if it seemed impossible, Naruto would still try—for the sake of helping Miyuki.
Naruto stepped forward toward the Nine-Tails and said, "Nine-Tails, please lend us a hand."
"Go away! Take him along and scram! Don't bother me here!"
Naruto's expression immediately fell.
Chinya exhaled deeply, reminding himself not to get angry—who could blame the Nine-Tails for being mad after the harsh words Chinya had thrown at it back then?
Naruto continued pleading for quite a while, but the Nine-Tails didn't even spare him a glance.
With no other choice, Naruto buried his head into the Nine-Tails' fur and cooed cutely, "Nine-Tails, I know you're actually the kindest deep down. Help me, okay~"
The Nine-Tails and Chinya both shuddered involuntarily, goosebumps rising all over Chinya's skin.
Naruto currently exuded a cold, sharp aura, and suddenly acting this cutesy created such a stark contrast—it was almost cringe-worthy to watch.
Feeling the Nine-Tails tremble slightly, Naruto sensed a chance and started begging even harder.
"Shut up! If you keep this up, I won't help at all!"
Unable to bear it any longer, the Nine-Tails abruptly stood up and roared at Naruto.
Naruto instantly straightened up, "Fine! I'll stop! Please, Nine-Tails!"
The Nine-Tails glared bitterly at Chinya, "Start quickly and finish quickly! I don't want to see you even a second longer than necessary!"
Chinya grumbled under his breath, "Like I really want to see you any longer either."
Guiding the Nine-Tails' chakra from Naruto, Chinya infused it into Miyuki's body.
Through a small gap opened by Uzumaki Miyuki within the Seal, they entered its interior.
Chinya, Naruto Uzumaki, Uzumaki Miyuki, and Yang Nine-Tails—alongside his Yin counterpart—stepped into Miyuki's mental space and encountered Yin Nine-Tails.
Naruto gave Yin Nine-Tails a curious look. "Nine-Tails, your other half looks way darker than you."
The Nine-Tails shot Naruto an intensely displeased glare, and Naruto shut up instantly.
As the Nine-Tails opened his mouth, Yin Nine-Tails cut in first.
"Hmph, if you want to be humanity's lapdog, that's your deal. Count me out."
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