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

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Uchiha Fugaku believed that Minato would win.

Because Minato was the man he recognized.

Under the overwhelming aura of Minato's genius, Fugaku—hailed as the Uchiha clan's prodigy and its young leader—paled in comparison.

But that didn't mean he would bow his head.

Fugaku knew he possessed strengths that Minato lacked.

Namikaze Minato had no bloodline limit, while Fugaku was a member of the Uchiha clan. He was certain that his eyes would awaken sooner or later.

And when that day came, he believed he would surpass Namikaze Minato.

Perhaps, even Mikoto would look at him differently then.

On the training grounds, the spar between Minato and Kushina continued. Minato had been at a disadvantage so far, but Fugaku understood his rival well.

He knew that once Minato fully grasped Kushina's fighting style, that would be the moment he turned the battle around.

If Namikaze Minato was the number one student at the academy, then Fugaku was number two.

Seeing his composed expression despite Minato's previous struggles, a few students approached him cautiously.

"Fugaku, do you think Minato can actually defeat the Red Hot-Blooded Habanero?"

They had placed all their hopes on Minato. If he couldn't win, then no one could.

"Hmph."

Fugaku scoffed slightly, the corners of his mouth lifting. He spoke slowly but with certainty.

"A battle between shinobi isn't just about taijutsu. Just watch—it's time for Minato to fight back."

On the training field, Kushina was starting to struggle.

Her usual confidence was now tinged with frustration.

Everyone saw Minato form a hand seal.

Standing at the side, their instructor, Moeka, couldn't help but react with astonishment.

"As expected of a genius... he's already mastered that technique?"

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Several bursts of white smoke appeared, and in an instant, Minato created four identical copies of himself.

It was the Shadow Clone Technique.

Fugaku's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Minato... you're always one step ahead of me."

The watching students erupted into cheers.

"Yes! Minato, you've got this! Defeat that red-haired demon for us!"

Previously, when Minato was struggling, they had remained silent.

But now that he was gaining the upper hand, their suppressed excitement burst forth.

Including the original, five Minatos stood side by side, all facing Kushina.

Minato smiled confidently.

"Kushina-san, surrender. You can't win against me."

"Tch! Just because you made a few clones, you think you've won?"

Kushina clenched her fists.

There was no way she would lose to this blonde pretty boy.

She wasn't the type to back down.

Minato's five clones rushed at her simultaneously.

For the first time in the match, Kushina found herself overwhelmed.

She didn't know which one to attack.

Minato's speed was incredible. He was light on his feet, graceful, and incredibly agile.

No matter how she swung, her fists never connected.

Instead, it was Minato who kept forcing her back.

"Damn, this pretty boy is actually good."

The students watching cheered with excitement.

They had never seen Kushina struggle like this before, and to their surprise, they found it incredibly satisfying.

"She always bullied us, but now she's finally getting a taste of her own medicine!"

"Minato, you really are a genius!"

"Yes! Beat the Red Hot-Blooded Habanero into submission!"

Fugaku smirked slightly as he watched.

"Hmph. That'll teach her not to mess with Mikoto."

While some were cheering, others—like Uchiha Mikoto and Hyuga Kaoru—were worried for Kushina.

At that moment, Kushina saw the smug expressions on the faces of those watching.

Dogs who only know how to bark when they think they're winning.

Giving up was never an option for her.

Kushina Uzumaki never admits defeat!

Biting her lip, she thought for a moment.

Shadow Clone Technique, huh?

If Minato could do it, then so could she.

Mimicking Minato's hand seal, she took a deep breath and shouted:

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

Boom!

A puff of white smoke erupted.

But when it cleared, there was only one Kushina—lying flat on the ground, her eyes rolling from dizziness.

The students burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! Look at that! She actually thought she could do it!"

"Yeah! The weakest student at ninjutsu trying to show off against Minato? She should know her place!"

"As expected from the Red Hot-Blooded Habanero! So much talk, but no talent!"

Minato couldn't help but suppress a smile at the sight.

But inside Kushina, a deep voice rumbled.

"Oi, big fox, that was your fault!"

Kurama, the Nine-Tails sealed within her, gave an amused grunt.

"Hmph."

"Don't mess with me, stupid fox! This is important!"

"For letting you live inside me, at least help me a little!"

Kushina, who always acted tough, was on the verge of tears.

She couldn't afford to lose in front of everyone.

"Come on, Kurama! You're my best friend!"

Kurama chuckled.

Teasing her is kind of fun.

"Fine, kid. Use that jutsu again."

Kushina's eyes brightened.

Determined, she formed the hand seal once more.

The students, still laughing, sneered.

"She's trying again?"

"Does she not realize how ridiculous she looks?"

They mocked her without restraint.

But this time, Kushina ignored their jeers.

She focused completely.

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The ground erupted with a series of smoke clouds.

And when they cleared—

The entire training ground was filled with hundreds of Kushinas.

A sea of red hair surrounded the students.

The overwhelming presence of so many clones made the atmosphere heavy.

The previously mocking voices fell silent.

You could hear a pin drop.

Even Fugaku's eyes widened slightly in shock.

Kushina... really did it?

The once-laughing students now stared in disbelief.

This was no ordinary Shadow Clone Technique.

This was an overwhelming number of clones.

And at the center of them all, the original Kushina grinned.

"Minato, you're not the only genius here."

For the first time, Minato's smile faltered.

This battle wasn't over yet.

And with that, the real fight had just begun.

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