Chapter 365: Watch your tongue!
Now a completely different person was opening up for the Hokage, so judging her as a Bijuu no longer made sense. Kurama really became a woman and even began to think, as befits her. Still, it was strange... Although, she now elevated her arrogance and stubbornness to the absolute.
But, Naruto did not succumb to her cunning teasing, but only calmly asked:
"And why did you decide to take on such a look?" Why this particular dress?
- Because I wanted to! Kurama snorted haughtily, "Why on earth should I explain something to you?" Shut up and enjoy! Is not that enough for you? Isn't that what you wanted?
She changed the subject again, clearly provoking him to do something...
"Interesting..." - Naruto with a sly squint looked at her luxurious body with an appraising look:
"Do you want to tease me?"
In this case, there is only one way...
- Quite worthy. You have reached the ideal, I admire.
He played along with her. And as soon as he did so, delight flashed in Kurama's eyes. She couldn't help but smile charmingly.
- That's how...
Efforts were not in vain, he at least saw beauty in her. Although, how could he not appreciate all this?! Of course, this is impossible! But, oddly enough, he didn't look at her the way he looked at the others. There was no great lust or desire to possess her in his eyes. He just looked and... That's all.
This seriously annoyed her, because the calculation was for a completely opposite reaction. If Naruto didn't show such attention, it meant only one thing - he was holding himself back. Kurama did not even think that he could be mistaken. Of course, he could also just realize that he didn't stand a chance, but... It's even worse.
If things continue like this...
The fox dropped the frown from her face, extinguished her arrogance and began to behave more sweetly. She understood that it could also work against men. They love it when girls act charming. This is another way to trap them.
Grrr! You bastard... To stoop to something like this..."
But there was no choice...
True, although Kurama knew about such a female skill, she had not yet applied it in practice.
"You... You don't understand anything!"
Being special for such a cunning fox is still a pleasure... She behaved like a princess, for whom there was only one person who could appreciate her. The only one she wanted to show herself to.
That's just... If you let her get what she wants, then it will be a complete failure. But if you take advantage of the situation...
"Hmm, quite convenient..." The Hokage had already seen the ways of influence. But for starters, it was required to make her lose her balance. Every ideal has flaws, and in this case it is character.
Naruto immediately began to act...
"I didn't think that you paid attention to women, and even understood them so well. Sexuality? Taste for clothes? As far as I can tell, you are in no way similar to your past jinchūriki. So, someone else became an example ...
Kurama snorted smugly and defiantly tossed her curls aside.
- Well, of course! This is what I told you! These two fools not only had a bad taste in men, they also dressed like some pathetic servants!
"Heh... Gotcha"
Naruto suddenly turned gloomy for no reason and coldly said:
- Watch your language! You're talking about my mother... The woman you killed yourself. Do not forget about it!
- BUT? Kurama winced. She didn't expect him to suddenly remember this...
"Wh-what?" I...
All arrogance immediately descended from her, she looked away and lowered her voice:
"S-sorry...
"Wow..." The Hokage thought amused. Naturally, he didn't care about Kushina. But, he did not just translate the topic, because he perfectly understood that this fox did not follow the language at all and would most likely show contempt for his mother, and thus he would be able to make her show other emotions. Who knew it would be... Shame? Or guilt?
"Hmm..." Naruto tried to understand, and the only thing that came to mind was himself. Kurama hardly felt guilty for her wrongdoing, rather...
"I won't make excuses for Naruto..." She suddenly began uncertainly, looking at him awkwardly from the side, "I don't regret what I did that day... Not one bit." I was furious! And they ... They ... I ... - Hatred mixed with regret flickered on her face, and then, the fox turned her gaze back to him and forced a smile:
"But if I knew what we would become for each other... I would do everything to prevent their death." Kurama became worried as she saw the indifference on his face.
"Y-you... You believe me, don't you?" I thought we'd been through this for a long time... If you're mad at what I said, y-please forgive me...
She was unrecognizable. This arrogant little fox was now acting like a little girl who did not want to quarrel with a close friend. She justified herself and hopefully looked out for warmth in his eyes. It was damn charming.