Chapter 362 - 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!"

Therefore, it turned out with her, as usual, with a touch of arrogance and irritation. Then she broke off and smiled shyly. Although, there was nothing from embarrassment in this smirk ... As usual - a trick. It just so happened that she absolutely did not know how to pretend and play a role, but she tried, and it seemed that she did not realize at all how bad her game was.

"To you… Well… I created the look myself. More precisely, I had an example ...

She decided to start with that, to keep the conversation going a little, and to back off a bit. After all, if now we continue to act too rudely and put pressure on him, he will most likely just leave. If this happens, the plan will fail, or worse... He might seize the initiative!

- Hm?

"What's wrong with her..."

Such sudden changes were surprising. It was the first time Naruto had seen this sly fox acting so strangely. Her smile came out as not sincere as possible - she trembled and almost turned into an evil grin. But she tried to keep...

For what?

However, it doesn't matter. After all, it looked very funny! Naruto just couldn't resist...

— Really? He showed curiosity to get her to continue.

This conversation just got weirder...

Kurama's female traits showed themselves in a rather charming way. Based on something, she built her image, but the real essence came to the surface no matter what. It may seem inaccessible, but these are just attempts to wishful thinking. At least with him...

Kurama's mindset, her attempts to act lofty, and of course, her appearance. He liked all this, but Naruto knew better than anyone that there was no way he could suppress her now. Until she shows weakness, there is no chance. Besides, now that she had done what he had originally hoped for, it awakened a major question in him.

How can you even touch her and do something special? After all, this is the subconscious ... Isn't it the same as a relationship with an imaginary girl?

"Well, at least she talks... And she looks pretty."

For some reason, this began to make him laugh, but Kurama took Naruto's smirk a little differently. Indeed, unlike him, she did a lot, and he did not lift a finger! And he takes it for granted!

Holding back her anger, the fox closed her eyes and said proudly:

Don't think that I stole something from someone. My appearance belongs only to me! Don't think of it as your measly Erojutsu. The self-satisfaction flashed across her face again.

- My appearance is real! Hair, chest, figure, face... Even these clothes. It was all taken from the most attractive women I've ever met. In addition, I slightly tweaked it all to my taste and made it even more perfect.

Nevertheless, she could not resist and boasted ... Although, in a sense, her words sounded like an excuse for her own uniqueness and even a hidden attempt to beg for praise.

"Oh..." Naruto smirked. At that moment, he roughly understood how to communicate with her. Attention here will be superfluous, and since he was her only friend and person whom she did not look at as arrogantly as others, then he is very important for her personally.

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.