Starting with the troublemakers of Konoha, the pressure extends throughout the entire ninja world.

Just as Nawaki was hesitating about whether this meeting was a good thing, a kind voice came from inside the house.

"It's alright, come in quickly, children."

Mito Uzumaki stood at the doorway, her hair styled into two buns on either side of her head, a gentle smile on her face.

She was holding the hand of a little girl with red hair.

The little girl half-hid behind Mito, only peeking out half her face, her eyes wary and uneasy.

Qingyu recognized it at a glance—the iconic red hair that belonged exclusively to the Uzumaki clan.

During this period, there was only one red-haired girl who was still personally taken care of by Mito Uzumaki.

That's Kushina Uzumaki.

Let's turn back time a little.

Last night, Tsunade came out of her room.

Mito sat on the veranda, the moonlight casting the shadow of the old cherry tree onto the stone slabs.

She sat quietly in that shadow, as if she had been waiting all along.

The two of them talked a lot, yet it seemed like they said nothing at all.

Regarding Nawaki's naive and worrying personality.

The main reason is that the two of them always protected the youngest child too well.

But Tsunade was willing to protect that innocence.

The true Will of Fire is not about burning oneself to light up others.

It is to protect ordinary children from the harm caused by war.

Finally, Tsunade mentioned that Nawaki's friend was coming tomorrow.

Mito was silent for a moment, then said she understood.

Mito understood why Tsunade had brought up that question at this moment.

I just wanted him to vet the person and see if they were truly sincere.

"Have you seen that little girl? She looks a lot like Tsuna when he was little, she's so cute!"

"No..."

Tsunade watched as Kushina Uzumaki timidly hid in the cubicle, secretly observing them.

Even though much of the responsibility does not lie with the child.

But that familiar red hair was still not what she wanted to see.

"After that, Nawaki and I will move out."

"I see……"

It was Tsunade's complex gaze that cast a shadow over Kushina Uzumaki.

Her Kagura-like perception sensed that the person was looking at her with a variety of complex emotions.

............

"Greetings, Lady Mito." Aoba and Nonou bowed deeply.

Mito waved her hand: "Just call me Grandma Mito, that's what everyone calls me."

"Besides, this isn't a serious place, there's no need to be so formal."

She gently nudged Kushina beside her.

The child will be entering the Ninja Academy soon. Tsunade said that Nawaki had a few friends in the first year.

Tsunade wanted him to give these friends a heads-up.

She sensed that none of the children meant her any harm, and her investigation into their backgrounds revealed this as well.

These children are all good kids from Konoha, with impeccable character and integrity.

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that he had been inquiring about Aoba, and even told him that he was a good kid.

Hiruzen Sarutobi: He is a good kid with the mindset of a Hokage, and a true successor to the Will of Fire!

Since Hiruzen gave Aoba such a high evaluation.

Mito Uzumaki then thought of letting Kushina meet people her own age in advance.

But Kushina huddled behind her, hugging her waist.

They just wouldn't take that half a step outside.

"Little Kushina, don't be shy, everyone has friends."

Kushina bit her lip and remained silent for a long while before uttering two words.

"don't want."

Mito did not urge them.

She could sense that Kushina didn't dislike the two people in front of her.

That emotion wasn't resistance or dislike, but rather hesitation.

"Can you tell your mother-in-law why?"

Kushina's fingers, gripping Mito's clothes, turned slightly white.

"Because that boy... kept staring at my hair."

Just like Tsunade.

Last night, Tsunade saw her for the first time, and her complex gaze fell on her red hair.

She couldn't understand it at all.

I don't know what that gaze meant.

All that is known is that Tsunade started packing her bags that very night, saying she was going to move out.

She naturally assumed that it was her red hair that was annoying again.

"It's very beautiful."

Qingyu's voice wasn't loud, but it sounded exceptionally sincere.

"His fiery red hair is as dazzling as the sun."

"And, I know a friend."

"He is like a little sun, shining on those around him."

It's impossible to lie to Mito Uzumaki.

Because Mito Uzumaki can directly sense a person's good and evil.

So it's better to just go straight for the ball!

I just love it!

Anyway, he was telling the truth: blond hair is a little sun, and red hair is also the sun, so there's nothing wrong with the logic.

[Detection indicates that the host is exerting mental stress on "Kushina Uzumaki"]

[Pressure value +25]

[Obtained: Sealing Technique Talent Fragment x2.]

Qingyu looked at the system notification and remained silent for a moment.

No.

Wasn't he just praising someone? How can that put pressure on him?

Kushina glanced at Aoba.

That look in his eyes wasn't one of anger, but rather one of confirmation.

Then she loosened Mito's clothes, turned around, and ran into the house.

But it doesn't run very fast.

At least it wasn't a fearful escape.

Mito gazed in the direction Kushina had run off into, a slow smile creeping onto her lips, before turning to look at Aoba.

"Hiruzen is right, you are a good boy."

Nine-Tails told her that the boy in front of her spoke those words with sincere and passionate emotions.

This completely put Mito Uzumaki's mind at ease.

Being a Jinchūriki is a very lonely experience; their fate of being brought here as Jinchūriki is one they cannot resist.

But a container can also be filled with love, and it can also hold happiness.

Just like her and Hashirama.

Tsunade came out of the living room.

Dark circles were still visible around her eyes, but her steps were much more steady than yesterday. She glanced at Mito, who nodded slightly at her.

The boy did not come to get close to the rope tree.

He harbored no malice, only something he himself couldn't quite explain.

Tsunade withdrew her gaze and looked at the two children in front of her.

"Next, you two will come with me to Konoha Hospital."

"Yes, Lady Tsunade," Nono replied obediently.

"Why go to the hospital?" Qingyu asked, puzzled.

Tsunade looked down at him, a rather unfriendly smile playing on her lips: "Since you're a genius, let's get straight to practical combat. I won't teach an idiot."

"What if the treatment makes the person worse?"

"Even if you kill someone, I can bring them back to life within a certain timeframe," Tsunade replied without hesitation.

This is Tsunade's confidence as the strongest medical ninja!

"Kid, don't underestimate medical ninjas!"

Qingyu remained silent for a moment.

"Is there such a thing as medical ninjas? Aren't they just a group of doctors?"

[Detection of mental stress exerted on Tsunade by the host]

[Pressure value +35]

[Obtained: Super Strength Fragment x2]

[Chakra Control Fragment x5]

She took a deep breath and told herself that this boy was Nawaki's friend, the good boy that Mito-san had just praised, and she couldn't kill him with one punch.

Because what this guy said hit her right where it hurt.

In Konoha, doctors and medical ninjas are indistinguishable.

She wanted Konoha to focus on training medical ninjas and wanted a systematic training program, but it was never taken seriously.

Ultimately, it all comes down to that old geezer, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

They consider themselves the superior nation of Konoha and rest on their laurels every day.

"Keep up! Let me see your talent!"

Nono followed in a panic.

Aoba walked at the back and looked back at Mito.

Grandma Mito was still standing on the veranda, smiling and waving goodbye to them.