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Sai, unusually thoughtful, added, “The Kuroikiba could not feed on me because I acknowledged my lack of emotion. But… I felt something when Naruto struck the core. It was warm. Is that… friendship?”

Sakura’s medical training kicked in. “A chakra entity?” naruto shippuden episodes

“Worse. A parasitic chakra construct. It feeds on fear and doubt, then manifests as your worst nightmare made real. The last time it nearly escaped, an entire platoon of jonin was mentally shattered. You’re not going to fight it. You’re going to reinforce the seal. And Naruto…” Tsunade’s gaze hardened. “You’re the biggest risk. The Nine-Tails’ negative emotions attract it like blood in water.” Sai, unusually thoughtful, added, “The Kuroikiba could not

The pillar glowed once—bright and clean—then stilled. The seal was restored. Stronger than before. Dawn broke over Hachō Village. The fog lifted. The people’s eyes were clear, some crying with relief. Elder Kageru bowed so deeply her chains touched the ground. Is that… friendship