Chapter 278 Kyuubi's Thoughts
"You're really something."
Orochimaru shook his head, chuckling, "Every time you're so unexpected, and this time is no exception."
"It's alright."
Naruto shrugged, feeling nothing particular about it.
"But how do you plan to convince Son Goku? He doesn't look like the type to lead the charge for you."
"Even if I can't convince Son Goku, I can still try to get Vegeta on board."
Naruto narrowed his eyes.
He had several plans in mind, and surely one would suit him.
Frieza was indeed a formidable enemy right now.
However, Naruto already knew a significant secret.
That was, space belonged to the type of 'once proven, always proven'.
Even if the Ninja World and this Earth were to collapse now, or if everyone collectively betrayed him, it wouldn't affect him in the slightest.
So, what he needed to do now was to slowly expand his own space.
With the energy of space, his strength had increased by more than one level.
To be given something and not take it is to suffer for it.
Since he was bound to space, he should develop and utilize it.
No problem.
Naruto raised an eyebrow: 'While expanding my influence, I can also transform these planets that once had signs of life. This isn't a bad idea either.'
Naruto pondered, "Why do I feel like I'm evolving along the lines of a Supreme Kai?"
Tsk!
He shook his head, casting aside that unrealistic thought.
"Let's try it. Perhaps this place can become the Earthlings' second home planet."
"By the way, who wants to explore this star map?"
"I'll go."
Nine-Tailed stood up and slowly said, "Naruto, I can't give you much help by your side anymore."
"Aside from making you look a bit cooler, I really can't help with anything else."
Nine-Tailed had discussed this with Shukaku and the others a long time ago.
As Naruto's strength increased faster and faster, becoming stronger and stronger, they truly couldn't help him at all.
Since that was the case, to avoid completely falling out of favor, they had to find their own value.
Even if they all knew Naruto wouldn't genuinely abandon them.
But passively farming in space no longer held any meaning for them.
They needed to find a more suitable position for themselves.
Upon seeing Naruto's plan, Nine-Tailed suddenly had an idea and excitedly said, 'I know your thoughts best, so let me handle this trip.'
"You?"
Naruto was stunned, looking at Nine-Tailed with a complex expression.
In an instant, he understood Nine-Tailed's thoughts, feeling both touched and reluctant.
Throughout their journey, Nine-Tailed had been with him the longest, that was undeniable.
Their emotional bond was also the deepest and most unbreakable.
Now that Nine-Tailed said this, Naruto instantly understood Nine-Tailed's long-held thoughts, shaking his head helplessly: 'Actually, you don't have to.'
"No, Naruto."
Nine-Tailed shook his head and said firmly, "I also need to go out. I can't just be a farmer under your protection. Although you don't mind and I don't mind, I still need to go out."
"But don't worry, I'm just going to get things started. Once this model is complete, I'll come back."
Naruto was silent.
After a long pause, he nodded, "Thank you for your hard work."
"Hahaha, what are we, between us? Don't be polite."
Nine-Tailed laughed heartily.
Shukaku and the other Tailed Beasts also looked eager to try.
But they all fell silent, saying nothing.
They had been with Naruto for many years, but their bond could never compare to that of Nine-Tailed and Naruto.
Let Nine-Tailed take the lead.
As for what came after, it didn't matter if it was their turn then.
"You don't have to worry about my strength either."
Nine-Tailed proudly puffed out his chest: "Having followed you for so long, with unlimited good things, my strength might not keep up with yours, but it's definitely not bad."
Nine-Tailed was confident that no one on the life-bearing planets around Earth would be his match.
Besides, even if there were, so what?
He wasn't a physical entity; he could revive. Nine-Tailed wasn't worried about that at all.
"Naruto, after I make you one last meal, I'll depart. Is it okay if I take the spaceship?"
"No problem."
'I wish you success.'
Orochimaru, standing nearby, smiled and said, 'When you return, bring me back some research materials.'
"Okay."
...Farewells are always tinged with sadness.
Back on Mount Paozu on Earth, Nine-Tailedprepared a lavish dinner.
The few people and Tailed Beasts ate, drank, played games, and had a joyful time.
Much later, in the dark night, the spaceship broke through the air and departed.
Naruto gazed intently, only withdrawing his gaze after a long while.
"Worried?"
Hinata walked over, gently leaning on Naruto's shoulder, and whispered, "Then why did you let him go?"
"To become stronger, I suppose. And I also know there's no feast that doesn't end. It's time for Nine-Tailed and the others to go out and do something; they can't always revolve around us."
"Besides~"
Naruto paused, then said with a smile, "It's just a temporary separation, it's nothing. On the contrary, I'm looking forward to a surprise."
"Don't you think Nine-Tailed might bring us a big surprise?"
"It could also be disappointment."
Shukaku, curled up nearby, muttered upon hearing this.
Naruto: "..."
Hinata: "..."
..."Huh, Teacher, where's Senior Nine-Tailed?"
Son Goku hadn't come yesterday, and today he was surprised not to see Nine-Tailed.
"He went to expand our territory."
What?
Son Goku was confused: "What happened?"
"He went to other planets to conquer them for Emperor Naruto."
Shukaku said very directly. Son Goku was stunned upon hearing this: 'Why conquer planets?'
"Because I want to share good things."
Naruto's heart stirred; the opportunity had arrived. He began to persuade, "You've eaten the vegetables and fruits that Nine-Tailed and I grow, they're good stuff, right?"
That was true.
Son Goku nodded, deeply agreeing.
He had eaten them since he was little, and if he didn't eat these and ate other things, he would eat a lot, a lot.
But when he ate what Teacher Naruto gave him, the portion would drastically decrease.
The key was that they tasted very good; they truly were good things.
"Look, on this Earth, did I enslave them?"
"No!"
"Right? I just let things happen naturally, and incidentally gave them some benefits. They only need to accept my rule."
Naruto said with a smile, "With the supplies I provide, their strength will also increase faster."
"What do you call this? This is helping others."
"Look at Earth now. Aren't there a lot more Martial Artists?"
Son Goku was taken aback.
Yes.
Teacher Naruto hadn't mentioned it, and he hadn't paid much attention, but in recent years, he had indeed noticed many more Martial Artists.
And these Martial Artists even opened martial arts dojos.
However, they were very respectful of elders and children, and kept to themselves.
So, it was because of Teacher...