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Chapter 291 A Day with Kushina

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　"tasty!"

　Eating Kushina's bento, Yoru felt it was incredibly delicious.

　The food served in a private restaurant tastes different from what you get in a regular restaurant; it has a unique appeal that leaves a lasting impression.

　"It's alright!"

　Kushina sat on her lap, her pretty face flushed with joy.

　Hearing praise from someone you like makes your heart feel as sweet and happy as if it's been coated with honey.

　You come every day.

　Ye Chen asked seemingly casually

　"No, only occasionally!"

　Kushina answered shyly.

　If I agree immediately, this guy might think I care about him a lot.

　As the future female Hokage, Kushina felt she should maintain a certain level of reserve.

　"Yeah"

　Ye Chen smiled faintly. He knew Kushina was lying, but he didn't press the matter.

　Kushina felt incredibly lucky. Last night, she suddenly had a whim and came to Nightfall's cabin this morning, only to see the person she had been longing for.

　I'm so lucky

　Every time she came before, she left feeling dejected, because this time it would be a three-year separation, and Kushina was terrified of that feeling—it was an overwhelming sense of loneliness.

　Although staying in Konoha is good, there's Grandma Mizuno, the Hokage, and many kind uncles and aunts here.

　But she is, after all, a member of the Uzumaki clan; her roots lie in the Uzumaki.

　No matter how good Konoha is, it can only rank second.

　Ye Chen was a companion in her loneliness; the two shared similar fates, leaning on each other and confiding their innermost thoughts.

　"Ye Chen, I heard from Tsunade that the reason you returned late is because you took in three students in the Land of Rain."

　Kushina said

　Upon hearing this, Ye Chen nodded and said, "They are all war orphans, two boys and one girl, and they're actually not much different in age from me."

　Before leaving, I taught them for a longer period of time, and now, although they are still inexperienced, they can be considered capable of standing on their own.

　"It must have been so hard for them, experiencing war at such a young age. I've heard there's always war in the Land of Rain."

　Kushina said, a look of worry on her pretty face.

　"It's okay now."

　"But while you're worrying about others, I've heard about what happened in the Land of Whirlpools while I'm in the Land of Rain."

　Ye Chen said

　This little girl is worried about others, yet she's acting like nothing's wrong when something so terrible has happened to her.

　Kushina remained silent. The Land of Whirlpools was her country, and Uzushio Village was her home, but they were gone just like that.

　She was more heartbroken than anyone else! It's said that the village of Uzumaki was destroyed by a group of scattered ninjas, their identities highly secretive, their aim being the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan and the secret to their longevity.

　The Uzumaki clan excels in sealing techniques, but their combat strength is slightly inferior.

　These people were decisive, ruthless, and merciless! Caught off guard, the Whirlpool Clan suffered heavy losses, and their once mighty clan crumbled.

　It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that her entire clan was wiped out. As the youngest princess of the Uzumaki clan, Kushina knew...

　(1/3)

　In fact, some members of the tribe survived.

　Some were secretly settled by Konoha Village in a certain place to recuperate, while others set off alone to find a place far from the strife to live in seclusion.

　"A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime!" Perhaps this is the fate of the Uzumaki clan, an inevitable misfortune. "By the way, aren't you going to the ninja academy?"

　Ye Chen suddenly thought of something and asked

　"Me? I've already graduated."

　"Well, it's been three years already, I'm going to become Hokage!"

　Kushina said with a touch of smugness, quite pleased with herself.

　Let's go for a walk!

　On the streets of Konoha, Yoruichi and Kushina were walking somewhat aimlessly.

　Konoha was still very lively during the day, with streets bustling with pedestrians and various shops selling snacks.

　Each of them had a happy smile on their face.

　Ye Chen also noticed that some children were all wearing "Rakshasa" (a type of magical weapon).

　The mask is your own…

　Soon after, he saw a vendor shouting loudly to those around him, "The same mask as the Leaf Village Rakshasa!"

　Want to become a hero? Take action now!

　"Buying it is a steal, limited time and quantity!"

　"Wear this and you can become a peerless hero like Konoha Rakshasa! Only five gold coins, no bargaining!"

　A group of parents with their children surrounded the vendor; the children listened with great excitement, their eyes shining with anticipation.

　Although the Leaf Village Rascal has never been seen in person, his name has been circulating in the Leaf Village for the past three years, and his reputation is not much weaker than that of the Leaf Village White Fang.

　Especially the younger generation, because of Rakshasa's age, all of them greatly admire her.

　Ye Chen met that... vendor. He was really quick-witted, actually coming up with this way to make money, similar to the celebrity effect in modern cities.

　Just thinking about it, I realized that without realizing it, I had already gained such popularity in Konoha.

　What a surprise! "Hehe, Ye Chen, you're quite popular!"

　Kushina couldn't help but cover her face and chuckle.

　Forget it.

　I don't really care about these things.

　Ye Chen waved his hand and walked forward.

　"Ye Chen, try this."

　Kushina happily bought two snacks from a roadside stall and handed one to Yoruichi.

　Ye Chen didn't think much of it, smiled at Kushina, and then reached out to take it.

　Speaking of which, Ye Chen is now approaching thirteen or fourteen years old.

　Kushina's appearance has gradually changed from that little girl into a graceful young woman, every smile and gesture captivating.

　If it weren't for those potential enemies, Ye Chen would actually really like to settle down, live a peaceful life, find a beautiful girl, and spend his youth without regrets.

　The more this was the case, the less Ye Chen dared to let his guard down. To protect the people he cherished, Ye Chen had to strive to become stronger, to become even stronger.

　Love is something we should wait for.

　Furthermore, Kushina has not yet become the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki, and that fact will never change.

　The process of becoming a Jinchūriki is inevitably fraught with danger. If Ye Chen wants to train in other countries, he must wait until Kushina has fully become a Jinchūriki. Let's calculate...

　(2/3)

　It's almost time.

　However, Ye Chen had another concern: Minato Namikaze had brought another girl from the Uzumaki clan to Konoha, which might cause changes to the plan to make Kushina a Jinchuriki.

　"Has another girl from the Uzumaki clan recently come to Konoha, Kushina?"

　Ye Chen asked

　"Ye Chen, how did you know?"

　Miko was my childhood playmate, but I left Uzushio Village a long time ago.

　Kushina said

　"He still knows Kushina; perhaps something unexpected will happen."

　Ye Chen thought to himself, "I'll put the matter of the Jinchūriki aside for now."

Chapter 292 Minato Namikaze: My Heart Is Hurting

　This content is being published for the first time (first update).

　Konoha Street

　"Miko, we played together when we were little."