Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

"Art fire escape ho fireball!"

After gathering chakra in his throat, Chiba spewed a huge fireball towards Minato Namikaze from his mouth.

The moment the fireball exploded, a Flying Thunder God kunai shot straight towards Chiyu's face from the flames.

"Thunder Breathing·Fourth Form·Distant Thunder!"

Chiyu's body erupted with lightning, and he charged toward the Flying Thunder God Kunai at lightning speed.

However, Minato Namikaze did not appear in front of Chiba, but instead appeared in the location of another group of Flying Thunder God kunai.

"Wind Release: Wind Cut Technique!"

Minato Namikaze exhaled, transforming the wind into a sharp blade that sliced ​​through the threads binding the 17 Flying Thunder God kunai.

Qianyu's lips curled up: "I was prepared for this!"

Chiba's shadow clone instantly drew his ninja sword.

"Thunder Breath·Land Type·Electric Boom and Thunder Boom!"

Qianyu's shadow clone instantly unleashed countless lightning-shaped slashes in all directions, centered on herself.

The wind blades released by Minato Namikaze were instantly annihilated by the countless lightning-like slashes.

Minato Namikaze is currently unable to use the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Because the Flying Thunder God Kunai was guarded by Yuu Senyu's main body, while these 17 Flying Thunder God Kunai were guarded by Yuu Senyu's shadow clones.

Moreover, he cannot directly withstand the attacks of Thousand Feather Shadow's clone.

Because once you're hit by lightning or thunder, your body will be paralyzed for even a moment, making it impossible to dodge the subsequent attacks.

Minato Namikaze could only dance on the edge of a knife, relying on his reaction speed to dodge the lightning-like slashes.

After dodging the lightning and thunder attacks, Minato Namikaze immediately distanced himself from Chiba.

Minato Namikaze, slightly out of breath, looked at Chiba's main body and shadow clone.

Chiyu's true form was toying with his Flying Thunder God Kunai in his hand.

Meanwhile, Chiyu's shadow clones continued to guard the 17 Flying Thunder God Kunai.

Minato Namikaze frowned slightly.

Because of Chiyu's precautions, the Flying Thunder God Technique could no longer be used easily.

Just as Minato Namikaze was pondering a countermeasure, Chiba proactively dispelled his shadow clone, then casually tossed the Flying Thunder God kunai on the ground, clapped his hands, and left.

Minato Namikaze frowned, puzzled, and asked, "Chiba, where are you going? The battle isn't over yet!"

Qianyu's voice came from another direction: "It's over."

The image of Chiba in Minato's field of vision gradually became illusory until it disappeared.

Minato Namikaze looked in the direction from which the sound came, and Chiba's figure appeared from there.

Minato Namikaze's pupils contracted.

Was he just under a spell?!

When was the illusion cast?

He deliberately avoided looking into Chiyu's eyes during the battle, so there shouldn't have been any possibility that he was under an illusion.

Minato Namikaze pondered which part of the process had gone wrong.

After a few minutes of silence, Minato Namikaze gave a wry smile.

"So it was around that time."

Minato Namikaze realized that the only time he would fall under the illusion was when Chiba said, "There are only 18 Flying Thunder God Kunai in total."

He was shocked and instinctively looked at Qianyu, because only at that moment could he have a chance to fall under the illusion.

"It's really hard to guard against. I can't let my guard down at all with Qianyu. But even without the illusion, I should have lost."

Minato Namikaze was not discouraged; on the contrary, he was full of fighting spirit.

Because he learned a lot from this battle with Chiyu.

For example, you absolutely cannot let your opponent know how many Flying Thunder God Kunai you have, otherwise you might face a situation like the one you faced in this battle with Chiyu.

If the Flying Thunder God Kunai is controlled, then he will be put on the defensive.

"call."

Minato Namikaze let out a long sigh of relief, retrieved all the Flying Thunder God kunai from the ground, and disappeared into the night.

After returning to her room, Chiyu also reviewed her battle with Minato Namikaze.

Unless your reaction speed is faster than Minato Namikaze's, there's really no good way to deal with him.

Minato Namikaze's only weapon right now is the Flying Thunder God Technique; he doesn't have any other offensive methods.

It seems that Jiraiya taught Minato Namikaze combat techniques. Because he was not good at wind-style ninjutsu, Minato only knew some common wind-style ninjutsu.

It would be even more troublesome if Minato Namikaze learned Sage Mode later.

Moreover, having learned his lesson this time, Minato Namikaze will definitely correct his mistakes next time. Facing Minato Namikaze again in the future will be quite troublesome.

...

Two days later.

Chiyu arrived at the operations room.

Orochimaru said to Chiba, "Your transfer order has been approved. After you return to Konoha, go directly to Sarutobi-sensei. He will give you the appointment letter, and then you can set off for the Land of Grass."

Chiyu nodded and said, "I understand, thank you, Orochimaru-sensei."

Orochimaru continued, "There's one more thing, you should have already learned from last time: as a Jonin, you need to lead a team of Genin."

Chiyu's face immediately scrunched up: "Orochimaru-sensei, I want to refuse this. I don't have time to lead genin into battle."

Orochimaru shook his head and reminded him, "I know you don't want to, but as a member of the Hokage faction now, you'd better not refuse this kind of thing."

Even if you find the surviving member of the Uzumaki clan, it won't be easy to get Konoha to abandon the Kushina they've already raised and choose the surviving member you brought back as the vessel for the Nine-Tails.

So now you not only need to improve your strength, but also your influence. And most importantly, you must be obedient, at least in front of them you must appear obedient.

This way, the higher-ups might be able to choose the best of the worst from the two backup containers for the Nine-Tails, because they will also assess your value.

Upon hearing Orochimaru's analysis, Chiba immediately became serious.

Chapter 88 Are you a sissy?

Orochimaru suggested that Chiba take on the role of a genin leader and explained to Chiba why he should do so.

After hearing this, Qianyu immediately became serious.

Orochimaru is right.

Even if he finds Karin's mother, why should Konoha choose Karin's mother and abandon Kushina Uzumaki, whom they have already nurtured?

Chiba had oversimplified things, always thinking that finding Karin's mother would solve Kushina's problem.

Chiyu nodded and said, "I understand, Orochimaru-sensei. I will lead a team of genin."

Orochimaru said to Chiba, "I knew you would agree after I explained, so I already spoke with Sarutobi-sensei in advance. You don't need to bring a three-person team, you only need to bring one person, but that person must be your disciple."

“A disciple…” Qianyu murmured.

If he were to become a disciple, then Chiyu would have to personally teach him his true skills.

However, the escaping techniques Orochimaru taught him, aside from Wind Release, were sufficient for his instruction.

Chiba replied, "I understand, Orochimaru-sensei. I will choose a genin as my disciple."

"Well, it's good that you understand. The three genin might be a burden to you, but your disciple might not be. You can choose carefully when the time comes. When do you plan to leave?"

"I plan to head back to Konoha now."

“Okay, here is a summary of the current situation in the Land of Hot Springs. Please give it to Sarutobi-sensei for me.”

Orochimaru took out a scroll and tossed it to Chiba.

Chiyu accepted the scroll and bid farewell to Orochimaru, saying, "I will deliver it to the Hokage. So, Orochimaru-sensei, I'm off."

"Go."

Qianyu returned to her room, put on the backpack she had prepared earlier, and left the camp.

Not long after they left, Qianyu heard a familiar voice.

"Qianyu."

Qianyu turned her head and saw that it was that blond guy. Qianyu felt a sense of trouble.

The blond-haired guy is naturally Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze arrived beside Chiba in the blink of an eye.

Qianyu smirked, "You really are a persistent ghost. Don't tell me you came here to deliver me."

Minato Namikaze smiled brightly and said, "No, didn't I tell you before? I was also going back to Konoha. It looks like you're going back to Konoha today too, so let's go together. It'll be good to have company."

Chiyu clicked his tongue, looked at Minato Namikaze, and asked, "Minato Namikaze, let me ask you a question: are you a sissy? Do you need a companion to go back to Konoha?"

Minato Namikaze's expression froze, and he said helplessly, "It's really hard to get a nice word out of you."

Chiba ignored Minato Namikaze and continued walking forward on her own.

Minato Namikaze didn't care and followed behind Chiba, heading towards Konoha.

The two of them didn't exchange a single word after that, each minding their own business.

Four days later.

Because Chiba's pace is fast, he only needs to travel for another day to reach Konoha.

Chiba wanted to see Kushina Uzumaki as soon as possible, so he planned to travel through the night and return to Konoha as soon as possible.

Just as Chiba was preparing to travel under the cover of night, Minato Namikaze suddenly asked, "Chiba, if I had chosen to help Kushina back then, would we have become comrades?"