In this short chapter, Killer B brings Naruto to a sealed vault within the temple and begins teaching him the first hard lesson of taming the Nine-Tails: he must spend his own chakra to draw the fox's free.
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Summary
Killer B guides Naruto and Yamato deep into the temple, into a concealed chamber built to contain the Nine-Tails should the beast ever break loose. The room sets the stage for Naruto's attempt to reach the fox's power under controlled conditions.
Key Events
Naruto begins loosening the seal that holds the Nine-Tails. Killer B coaches him through the crucial step, explaining that Naruto must channel his own chakra in order to siphon out the fox's.
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Notes
The scene opens Naruto's training to command the Nine-Tails, undertaken as the Fourth Shinobi World War draws near.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Naruto ever meet Kurama again?
In this chapter, Naruto begins reconnecting with the Nine-Tails when Killer B takes him into a sealed vault within the temple to start training him in drawing out the fox's chakra.
Where does Killer B take Naruto in this chapter?
Killer B guides Naruto and Yamato into a concealed chamber deep within the temple, built to contain the Nine-Tails should the beast ever break loose.
What is the first lesson Killer B teaches Naruto?
Killer B coaches Naruto through the crucial step of channeling his own chakra in order to siphon out the Nine-Tails' chakra.
Who accompanies Naruto and Killer B into the vault?
Yamato accompanies Naruto and Killer B into the concealed chamber.
When does this training take place in the story?
This training happens during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown arc, as the war draws near.
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