Naruto: I'm Nine-Tails and My Host is Kushina

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Konoha's Hot Springs

Konoha's hot springs were the most famous in the entire Land of Fire.

After an intense battle, there was nothing better than soaking in the warmth of the springs, feeling the fatigue melt away. The level of comfort was indescribable.

Both body and mind were rejuvenated, as if stepping into paradise itself.

For a shinobi, there was no greater luxury than taking a dip after rigorous training.

Among the many hot springs in Konoha, the Hachidō Onsen was the most renowned. It was a high-class establishment, attracting visitors from all over, including some of the most well-known kunoichi in the village.

Tonight, the hot spring was graced by none other than Tsunade, Kushina Uzumaki, Mikoto Uchiha, and Hikari Hyūga.

Technically speaking, there was another presence—Kurama, the Nine-Tails, sealed within Kushina. However, since he experienced everything alongside her, it could be said that he was enjoying this bath for free.

Or, as he might put it, unwillingly participating in an experience he never asked for.

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The Bathhouse

Inside the steaming waters of the hot spring, Tsunade, Kushina, Mikoto, and Hikari sat together in comfortable silence, their bodies submerged in the soothing heat.

Without the cover of their usual clothing, it was impossible not to notice the striking contrast between them—especially when compared to Tsunade.

Kushina, ever the blunt one, couldn't help but voice what was on all their minds. She scooted closer to Tsunade and, with a teasing grin, pointed directly at her chest.

"Tsunade-nee, I have a friend who wants me to ask you something."

Tsunade raised an eyebrow. "A friend?"

At the same time, Mikoto and Hikari shot Kushina a glare.

They knew exactly what she was doing, and frankly, they wanted to hear the answer too.

Still, dragging them into it? Shameless!

Kushina, however, was undeterred. "Yeah, a friend of mine wants to know… how can we, you know… reach that level?" She gestured vaguely in Tsunade's direction, clearly referring to her, well, assets.

Mikoto and Hikari looked away, embarrassed but secretly curious.

Tsunade, sensing their thoughts, smirked. Who wouldn't feel a little pride when standing out in such a way?

"You three little brats are worrying over nothing," she said, stretching her arms behind her head. "I was just like you at your age. Then, one day, boom— blessed by heavens. Some things just can't be forced."

That answer was, of course, completely unsatisfying.

The three younger women frowned. Saying something like that was the same as saying nothing at all.

Then, as if to rub salt in the wound, Tsunade lowered herself deeper into the hot spring and smirked.

"Besides…" she mused, watching their expressions. "Look, they can even float."

Kushina, Mikoto, and Hikari rolled their eyes in unison.

Tsunade-sensei was definitely showing off.

Still, they weren't discouraged. They were still young—there was always room for growth.

Eventually, as all girls do when they gathered together, the conversation shifted from body talk to gossip. Various village rumors, personal stories, and amusing incidents were exchanged, filling the air with laughter.

But as time passed, the warmth of the hot spring worked its magic, lulling them into a peaceful silence.

Kushina, staring at the rippling water, suddenly remembered something.

Kurama helped me today with the bell test.

She hadn't properly thanked him yet.

It was only right to do so.

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With that thought, Kushina closed her eyes and let her consciousness drift into the depths of her mind.

When she opened them again, she was standing inside the dimly lit, cavernous space that housed Kurama.

Kurama's enormous form rested. However, something seemed… different about him.

Kushina tilted her head in curiosity.

"Hey, Kurama," she greeted, stepping forward. "What's up with your tails? They're all… standing up?"

Kurama froze.

Then, with the most forced cough imaginable, he tried to act casual.

"Ahem—"

Kushina's sharp gaze didn't waver.

Kurama sighed internally.

"Kushina ," he began. "You do realize that when you, my Jinchūriki, take a bath in a hot spring… it's like I'm taking a bath too, right?"

Kushina blinked. "Huh?"

The Nine-Tails cleared his throat again. "Since I experience everything you do, my tails naturally react to the temperature of the water."

Kushina stared at him, then nodded slowly.

"Oh… that makes sense, I guess."

But then, she frowned, her gaze shifting slightly.

"But Kurama… why do your tails look a little redder than usual?"

Kurama stiffened.

He hadn't expected that question.

Kushina, as straightforward as ever, had just hit him with a second critical strike.

"Cough!"

With the most serious expression he could muster, Kurama said, "Little brat, it's simple. The hot spring's temperature is higher than normal. Blood flow increases. And what color is blood? Red. So naturally, my tails look a little brighter."

It was, technically speaking, not a lie.

Kushina, satisfied with the answer, grinned.

"Well, thanks for helping me with the bell test today, Kurama. See you later!"

With that, she left the sealed space.

As soon as she was gone, Kurama let out a long sigh of relief.

Thank the Sage she only sees me as a giant fox.

Shaking his head, he flicked his tails, sending a ripple through the water in his mindscape.

A perfectly normal physiological reaction.

Nothing more.

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In the following days, under Tsunade's leadership, Kushina and her friends were assigned minor missions—nothing too serious, just routine work to build experience.

But beneath the surface, the ninja world was shifting.

Inside Kushina's home, Kurama stirred. His senses picked up on something.

Konoha's Anbu?

The chakra signatures belonged to shinobi under the direct command of the Third Hokage. They had been lurking nearby for a while now.

"Kurama," Kushina whispered, feeling it too. "Why do I keep sensing Anbu from the Third watching me lately?"

Kurama huffed. As if you don't already know.

"It's nothing to worry about," he replied.

But that wasn't all.

Beyond Konoha's borders, deeper within the Land of Fire, several new chakra signatures surfaced—ones full of hostility.

Kurama narrowed his eyes.

So it's happening…

The Cloud Village had been gathering information. Somehow, they had learned about Kushina's unique chakra and had set their sights on her.

However, they didn't seem to realize she was the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki.

They wanted her for something else—possibly as a potential Jinchūriki for the Two-Tails or the Eight-Tails.

Regardless of their reason, the attempt was coming soon.

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In the dark forests of the Land of Fire, a group of Cloud Shinobi moved swiftly through the trees.

Their leader, a man named D, glanced at his squad.

"Our target is the red-haired girl," he instructed. "But remember—our mission isn't just about her. The Uchiha's Sharingan is also a priority."

They were ambitious.

They wanted both.

At their speed, it wouldn't take long to reach Konoha.

Back inside Kushina's home, Kurama smirked to himself.

Let them come.

Deep within the sealed space, his form shifted—no longer the Nine-Tailed Fox, but a human-like figure.

It had been far too long since he had stretched his limbs.

"Looks like it's finally time to have some fun."

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