Hashirama's heir( Writen by Hamp24)

Ch. 25 Family

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Chapter 25: Family

Naruto and Sasuke were in hell. Not literally, but if there was a circumstance one could concoct that would be close in similarity to hell, the one they were in was the closest they'd ever been. Naruto and Sasuke both looked worse for wear as their clothes were torn, cuts and bruises aligned their faces and bodies, and they were certain that they would be sore afterward if they made it out alive.

Their opponents, despite their somber faces, were no worse for wear. In actuality, they were in perfect condition due to the infamous jutsu created by the Nidaime Hokage, Edo Tensei (Impure World Reincarnation).

"Naruto-chan," said a concerned Kushina even though she was the main one putting the beating on her son. "Are you okay?"

Naruto blew out a deep breath to calm himself as he nodded his head. "Of course I am. Just have to find a way to beat my incredibly strong mother is all. No big deal."

"Well, you are doing a terrible job at it then. You're much stronger than this, I can feel it," said Kushina as Naruto prepared a rebuttal.

"Ka-chan, you're super strong. And what do you mean I'm doing a terrible job? I'm giving it my all," said Naruto as Kushina shook her head. Before Kushina answered, Sasuke decided to for her.

"She's right, Naruto," said Sasuke while wiping the trail of blood from his mouth. He stood at full height behind his best friend who turned an eye to him. "You haven't been going all out. And neither have I."

Mikoto nodded her head in agreement. "This is true. My eyes are the best in the world. I can see that you both aren't utilizing your full potential," said Mikoto before turning to Naruto. "I mean, you haven't even used your Jinchuriki power."

Naruto blanched at that realization. She was right. Not once had he even contemplated tapping into Kurama's power.

"Seeing your mother had your mind scrambled." Naruto arrived in his mind to see his Bijuu. "You've been taking it easy on your mother without even realizing it. So you can spend as much time as you can with her if I were to guess. I understand your want to see her, but if you keep this up, you will lose the ability to finish her despite her."

Naruto considered everyone's words as he looked up into his mother's concerned eyes. Naruto breathed out another calming breath before nodding his head.

"You're right. All of you," said Naruto as a fiery, orange chakra shroud began to cover his entire body. Seal markings began to appear across his body as his eyes turned a vibrant orange. "Kurama is right. I wanted to spend as much time with you as possible, Ka-chan. Now I understand so, I'm sorry for what I have to do."

"I feel the same. However, I died and wish to be back by your father's side. His soul finally came to the place where mine was and I would really enjoy going back to him."

Sasuke walked up next to Naruto as Naruto held a fist out towards him. Fist bumping with Naruto, Sasuke's body immediately became shrouded in a red, bubbly Jinchuriki cloak. Sasuke smirked feeling the potent chakra flow through his body.

"Just like old times. Let's do this," said Sasuke as he placed his hands in the tiger seal. Naruto nodded his head before placing his hands in the ram seal.