allendalepharm Chapter 50 Mini Nine-Tailed Fox
Chapter 50 Mini Nine-Tailed Fox
Let's go back to when Kakashi's team and Mavis were heading towards the Nine-Tails.
Naruto, who arrived first, looked at Kurama lying on the ground, his chakra gradually dissipating, quietly breathing the last breaths of freedom, and shouted, "Hey, big fox!"
Kurama glanced at Naruto sideways, let out a cold snort from its nose, and looked like it couldn't be bothered to say anything.
Kakashiban and Mebis also arrived here one after another.
Kakashi stared warily at Kurama, while Sasuke and Sakura, while also wary and somewhat curious, examined Kurama up close.
At this moment, Mavis slowly walked to the front, standing shoulder to shoulder with Naruto facing the Nine-Tails. She gave a polite smile and greeted him: "Hello, my name is Mavis. It's an honor to meet you. Thank you so much for fighting Acnologia together. Your strength and bravery are truly admirable!"
Upon hearing Mavis's words, Nine-Tails' ears twitched. It glanced at the blonde girl in front of it who was smiling and praising it, and once again let out a cold snort from its snort.
Does she think she can fool me with sweet talk? Don't even dream about it!! Even if she's telling the truth, so what! This Nine-Tails' perfection doesn't need human approval, hmph!
Hearing Kurama's cold snort, Mavis didn't care. In her opinion, it was perfectly normal for Kurama, who possessed power far exceeding that of humans, to behave this way.
At this moment, Naruto spoke up: "Hey, big fox, let's talk."
Seeing that Kurama seemed unwilling to respond, Naruto persisted, saying, "Even though you hate me, and I still don't really like you, it seems you're going to stay in my body, right? In that case, why don't we try to get along peacefully..."
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In short, after a period of time, thanks to Naruto's persistent sincerity and persuasive talk, along with Mavis's promised help, Kurama and Naruto actually reached a temporary cooperation agreement.
"Mavis, do you really have a way to help the Great Fox stay outside?" Naruto couldn't help but ask Mavis again for confirmation, while Kurama stared intently at Mavis from the side.
With magical light already gathering in her hand, Mavis smiled and said, "I will try my best!"
With that, Mavis reached out and touched the Nine-Tails' body, which had shrunk to almost half its original size.
Golden light instantly enveloped Kurama's entire body, causing Kakashi's team to instinctively cover their eyes.
As the light gradually faded, everyone looked towards Mavis and Nine-Tails from behind, only to see Mavis's back.
Kakashi was taken aback, and immediately spoke first: "Where is the Nine-Tails?"
Mavis turned around gracefully, a cheerful smile spreading across her face. She held up the small, soft red fox in her hand and said, "Mr. Nine-Tailed is here~"
Kakashi: ? ? ?
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura: !!!
After Mavis's explanation, everyone gradually understood that Mavis had once again used the magic that protected Konoha Village—the Fairy Ball.
However, this time, Mavis used the Fairy Sphere to protect Natsu and the others on Tenrou Island, creating a seal-like effect. She used the Fairy Sphere to help Kurama stabilize a portion of its chakra and prevent it from leaking out.
Therefore, Kurama was able to store its consciousness within this small portion of its chakra-constructed body, while Kurama's own vast chakra remained sealed within Naruto's body.
Although Kurama was somewhat dissatisfied with its petite and adorable appearance, it reluctantly accepted its current weak form, thinking that at least it wouldn't have to live in the dark like before, and also because it found Naruto a little more pleasing to the eye.
Once Kurama's pride was overcome, Kurama's mood quickly improved.
Nestled lazily in Mavis's arms, the miniature Nine-Tailed Fox even stretched, looking not as large and fierce as before, but rather quite adorable.
Sakura and Mavis's eyes lit up at the same time. Sakura was still a little scared because of the threat brought by the Nine-Tails' terrifying chakra, while Mavis didn't have so many concerns.
Feeling the soft, warm touch of the Nine-Tailed Fox in her hands, Mavis's eyes seemed to sparkle with tiny stars.
She couldn't help but lower her head and rub her cheek against Nine-Tailed Fox, praising him sincerely once again: "Mr. Nine-Tailed Fox, you are truly the most powerful fox I have ever seen. Not only are you so strong, but you are also so adorable!"
The Nine-Tails, with its innate ability to discern human malice, could naturally tell that Mavis was speaking from the heart.
Faced with this human girl who wasn't afraid of him at all and even sincerely praised him, the Nine-Tails couldn't help but wag its tail, giving Mavis a look that said, "You have good taste."
After thinking about it, Kurama realized that she wasn't a Konoha ninja, and not only did she have no grudge against it, she also helped it enjoy the freedom of the outside world. Kurama felt a little proud and slightly increased its favorability towards Mavis.
As Nine-Tailed Fox was comfortably swaying its tail in Mavis's arms, it suddenly noticed a strange pattern faintly visible on one of its tails and curiously stretched the tail out in front of its eyes.
At this moment, Naruto and the others also saw the pattern on Kurama's tail that first glowed and then disappeared.
"Huh? This pattern looks familiar?" Naruto pondered, stroking his chin.
Sasuke rolled his eyes at him and said, "Idiot! Didn't you see that huge pattern on the Konoha barrier?"
Naruto turned his head and was immediately struck by the identical Fairy Tail emblem on the Fairy Ball. He exclaimed, "Ahhh, that's it!"
Mavis explained with a smile, "What I did to Kurama was similar to casting a small Fairy Ball spell, only retaining its function of stabilizing chakra. This pattern is our Fairy Tail guild symbol!"
When Fairy Tail was mentioned, Mavis's face naturally showed a look of pride and nostalgia.
Unlike the others who were simply curious, Sasuke's attention was elsewhere. He couldn't help but ask, "Fairy Tail is your name in the Mage Guild, right? Are all the mages there as strong as you and Zeref?"
Having spent time with Zeref and Mavis, Sasuke had some understanding of the Magic Guild. However, after experiencing so much today, he has gained a new understanding and yearning for the power of the magical world.
Mavis looked at Sasuke and said seriously, "Fairy Tail has powerful mages and also mages whose magic may not be so powerful, but strength is not the standard for Fairy Tail to recruit companions. As long as you agree with Fairy Tail's ideals and trust and cherish your companions, anyone can join Fairy Tail!! Freedom, adventure, companions, that's Fairy Tail!"
Sasuke didn't react to Mavis's answer, but Naruto got excited first, feeling a great fondness for Fairy Tail, which was exactly the kind of comradeship he longed for.
"Mavis, do you think I'm qualified to join Fairy Tail...?" Naruto asked Mavis with shining eyes, but before he could finish, Kakashi, who was covered in cold sweat, pulled him back.
If Naruto were to join Fairy Tail and leave Konoha, that would be the end of him!
After a brief exchange, Kakashi's team and Mavis headed to the battlefield where Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru fought, only to discover the Third Hokage's death and what happened afterward.
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After listening to Kakashi's explanation of the cause and effect, Jiraiya thoughtfully moved closer to examine the Nine-Tails in Mavis's arms.
Seeing Jiraiya's large face suddenly approaching, and remembering that the other party was the Fourth Hokage's master who sealed him away, Kurama was instantly enraged and swiftly slashed Jiraiya's large face with a claw.
"Awooooo!!" Jiraiya, who had been clawed, covered his face and jumped up.
Jiraiya inwardly grumbled about how bad-tempered the tailed beasts were, but at the same time, he breathed a sigh of relief at Kurama's claw attack, which was almost devoid of killing intent and could even be described as somewhat ineffective.
Although Kakashi had said that Naruto had temporarily reached a basic cooperation with Kurama, Jiraiya was still hesitant to believe it.
Especially since the Nine-Tails' existence involves Naruto's life. Whether from Konoha's perspective or from his personal feelings, he would absolutely not allow Naruto to be in danger!
Now that the Nine-Tails was no longer a threat and Orochimaru and Zeref had left Konoha, Jiraiya signaled Mavis to release the barrier surrounding Konoha.
Mavis nodded, closed her eyes, and golden magical light surged around her. Her long golden hair swayed slightly, and she looked both holy and powerful.
The fairy orb also emitted a golden light before slowly disappearing.
Maintaining the Fairy Sphere for so long, even directly resisting Acnologia's attack, coupled with the Fairy Law that covered the entire Leaf Village, Mavis had truly consumed a great deal of magic power.
After releasing the Fairy Orb, Mavis couldn't help but bend over slightly and gasp for breath.
Seeing this, Sakura quickly helped Mavis up. "Mavis, are you alright?" Sakura asked with some concern.
Mavis smiled at Sakura and reassured her, "I'm fine, thank you, Sakura."
Jiraiya solemnly thanked Mavis, saying, "Mavis, on behalf of the entire Hidden Leaf Village, I thank you for protecting the village. If you ever need anything in the future, the Hidden Leaf Village will do its best to help you."
As one of the renowned Legendary Sannin of Konoha, and the student of the Third Hokage and the teacher of the Fourth Hokage, no one would question his ambition to become the Fifth Hokage. In terms of strength and status, Jiraiya had the qualifications and confidence to make such a promise on behalf of Konoha.
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A light rain began to fall from the sky above Konoha. Mavis, dressed in black, stood at the back of the group, quietly watching the people of Konoha mourn the ninjas who had sacrificed themselves in Orochimaru's Konoha Crush plan.
At the memorial, Naruto and the other young ninjas, who had not yet experienced much war and death, couldn't help but cry.
The Third Hokage died at Orochimaru's hands for the sake of Konoha, which was a huge shock and a great tragedy for the entire village.
Mavis looked up at the sky and reached out to catch the falling raindrops. The drizzling rain seemed like the tears of the entire Leaf Village.
She heard soft footsteps beside her. Mavis lowered her hand, blinked her rain-drenched eyelashes, and looked to her side.
Sasuke, also dressed in black, did not stand at the front of the group to mourn like Naruto and the others. Instead, he came to the back of the group to Mavis's side.
Sasuke and Mavis stood side by side, gazing at the memorial stone ahead, their expressions different from the sorrowful calm of the others. He suddenly spoke, "The ninja village and your so-called mage guild aren't the same thing, are they?"
After a moment of silence, Mavis smiled and said, "There are similarities and differences. At least at this moment, the tears shed because of the harm done to our companions are the same."
Sasuke gave a soft snort, it was hard to tell whether he agreed or disdained.
After a moment of silence, Sasuke turned his head, his dark eyes staring directly at Mavis, and asked directly, "Mavis, can you teach me that attack magic, Fairy Law? I know it's your magic, and if you're willing to teach me, I will never refuse any request you may make in the future."
Mavis looked at Sasuke, somewhat puzzled, and asked, "Zeref has already taught you magic, hasn't he?"
"Not enough! I need to become even stronger!" Sasuke said resolutely.
Having witnessed the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan firsthand during the Konoha Crush, Sasuke's desire for greater power became even more urgent, especially since Itachi Uchiha also possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan!
Mavis did not give a direct answer to Sasuke's request to learn the laws of fairies.
She stared intently into Sasuke's dark eyes, which couldn't conceal the hatred and pain he held within, and instead posed a question: "Sasuke, may I ask, what is your purpose in studying the laws of fairies? Is it merely for revenge?"
Sasuke's eyes darkened further upon hearing the word "revenge," and he said without hesitation, "That's right! I'm willing to pay any price to kill that man!"
The expected answer made Mavis sigh slightly. She straightened her face and said, "I'm sorry, I can't teach you the laws of fairies, Sasuke."
Upon hearing Mavis's refusal, although he had anticipated that Mavis might not be willing to teach him the laws of fairies, Sasuke still couldn't help but feel a surge of disappointment. He asked somewhat unwillingly, "Why?"
Looking at the young boy before her, who carried such profound pain and hatred at such a young age, Mavis couldn't help but feel a pang of pity for him.
Even so, she still couldn't teach Sasuke the laws of the fairies.
“The Law of the Fairies is an extremely powerful super-magic that treats everything the caster considers an enemy as a hostile target. It requires a very high level of skill from the caster and must involve a long period of practice,” Mavis explained.
Sasuke frowned upon hearing this, and said somewhat unconvinced, "Are you saying I'm not good enough?"
Mavis made no attempt to hide anything or deceive anyone. She stated directly, "I'm sorry, Sasuke, but the Fairy Law is a double-edged sword. If one's inner awareness is insufficient, it can cause unpredictable harm, both to others and to oneself."
"Just like I was back then," Mavis thought to herself.