I've been wondering this question for a very long time, why did the 4th trap the Kyuubi in Naruto instead of trapping it in himself and let the Shinigami drag both of them into his stomach. I personally think it maybe because the biju's are are an important part of the Naruto world and by removing one there is some sort of disruption in the balance of the Naruto world.





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