Minato was also startled; he hadn't expected Naruto to bust out an ultimate technique right off the bat. That was Kurama, after all—if he actually let loose, the surrounding terrain would be completely altered.
Xiaotian quickly communicated with Kurama, telling it not to enter the fray.
Inside Naruto's mental space, upon receiving Xiaotian's message, Kurama understood immediately. It lay down on the ground and said, "No."
Chapter 40