"Building bridges, right," said Naruto.
"Major changes are here and here," said Toltiir, bringing images up in holographic displays. "Zabuza severing your spinal cord is only a slight change in technique."
"Leaving the boy paralyzed for life is NOT exactly a positive change," pointed out the Kyubi.
"Which is where this change comes into place," said Toltiir. "This one is further back and affects both of you. Naruto's intelligence is only increased by about twenty points but as the Kyubi shares your intelligence you both benefit."
"So?" asked the Kyubi.
"So, rather than be stuck in a paralyzed host, you get Naruto to link his senses directly to you," said Toltiir. "In return for which, you rebuild his body. Taller, stronger, faster, quicker healing and recovery rates. Wee little problem with muscle control at first since you ARE considerably stronger and tougher, with a higher tissue density. All of which are genetically tracked, making you the proud originator of a bloodline."
"Taller?" asked Naruto, perking up.
"Yes," said Toltiir.
"If it's less boring and less of a sewer, that suits me as well," admitted the Kyubi.
"What's the downside?" asked Naruto, showing a surprising amount of insight.
"At least at first, controlling your uprated strength and reflexes," said Toltiir. "I AM a god of mischief after all. Having comedic moments is a requirement. Of course, with your strength uprated all the supporting tissue and bones have to be toughened up by a considerable margin. So you'll weigh more too, though there are ways of decreasing the overall weight without sacrificing strength."
"Oh," said Naruto, not immediately seeing how being stronger would be funny.
"Increasing your sensory capabilities and intelligence a bit more at that time also fits, and benefits things," decided Toltiir. "I'm still trying to decide whether an Aura Of Cool or Aura Of Sex Appeal would be funnier in the long run."
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