DreamersGN Chapter 279 Uzumaki Kushina [Perfect Jinchuriki] is about to descend upon Konoha?
Chapter 279 Uzumaki Kushina [Perfect Jinchuriki] is about to descend upon Konoha?
Chapter 279 Uzumaki Kushina [Perfect Jinchuriki] is about to descend upon Konoha?
Time passed, and night fell.
Naruto lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
The scenes from the day kept flashing through my mind, and I couldn't shake them off.
Sasuke's suddenly activated Mangekyou Sharingan, and with just a glance, he put Naruto into a genjutsu, rendering him unable to move.
The overwhelming sense of absolute power still haunts him to this day, and he feels an unprecedented sense of defeat.
hateful!
Has the gap between me and Sasuke really gotten this big?!
He always thought that through his relentless efforts over this period of time, he could at least keep up with Sasuke and not be left too far behind.
When the two competed before, the gap between them was not large, and he even won more often.
But today's reality cruelly tells him that an insurmountable chasm has long since separated them.
What hurt Naruto even more was Sasuke's resolute departure; he didn't look back, didn't say goodbye, and even resolutely refused to accompany him.
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Why?!
Naruto angrily punched the bed, feeling both wronged and disappointed.
"Why won't you let me come with you?!"
"Sasuke————"
Naruto muttered to himself, his eyes filled with resentment and confusion.
No matter how much he tossed and turned, he could not calm his mind.
After an unknown amount of time, Naruto's thoughts gradually became muddled.
"No matter what, I, Naruto Uzumaki, will never give up! Sasuke, just you wait, I will catch up with you—I definitely will!"
With these complex yet resolute feelings, he finally drifted off to sleep, exhausted.
In the early morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains.
Naruto frowned and groggily opened his eyes.
The tangled thoughts from last night haven't dissipated, and I can't muster much energy.
Naruto yawned widely, got out of bed, and dragged his heavy steps downstairs.
He was still half asleep and didn't notice that the room's furnishings were different from what they had been like before he went to sleep the night before.
As I reached the stairwell, I heard a flurry of activity coming from the kitchen on the first floor, along with the aroma of food being fried and grilled.
"Oh ho ho, xiang jiang—"
Naruto, with his eyes half-open, weakly uttered a muffled greeting toward the kitchen.
"Ah, good morning, Naruto-kun!"
A tense young girl's voice immediately came from the kitchen.
Naruto looked in the direction of the sound and saw Kaori standing in front of the kitchen counter, wearing an apron that was a little too big for her, holding a spatula tightly in her hand, and turning around in a bit of a fluster.
The girl's cheeks were slightly flushed, and she looked uneasy. Naruto's affectionate address had left her somewhat flustered.
Naruto scratched his messy blond hair, yawned, and took a few steps closer.
That's when I realized that Xiang's reaction was completely different from usual.
She couldn't look me in the eye, her eyes darted around, and she stammered as she spoke.
"What's wrong with you? Does it smell good?"
Naruto tilted his head in confusion and asked casually, "You're stuttering, and your face is so red—do you have a fever?"
"N-No! I—"
Xiang waved her hands awkwardly, blushing even more.
"I'm fine! I definitely don't have a fever!"
She chuckled dryly, then quickly lowered her head and pretended to flip the fried eggs in the pan, not daring to look at Naruto again.
Naruto's gaze suddenly passed over her shoulder and looked towards the restaurant.
That one glance froze Naruto in place, his smile frozen.
Dad—Dad?!
Ming's mind went completely blank.
Is this a dream?!
That's right! This is that dream!
After a few seconds of stunned silence, Naruto's blood seemed to boil!
All the disappointment, resentment, confusion, and yearning for power I felt last night seem to have found a place and an answer now.
My father is none other than Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, known as the Yellow Flash of Konoha!
Even the mighty Payne was easily defeated by his father.
"If it were my father, he could definitely teach me to become stronger!"
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +700!]
"Father—Father!!"
Naruto suddenly turned around and strode towards the dining table.
"Please teach me even more powerful ninjutsu! Please!"
auditorium.
Sasuke had just sat down, still somewhat dazed, when he was suddenly bumped into by a pink figure coming straight at him.
"Sasuke-kun!"
"You're alright, that's great! I was so worried about you!"
[Ding! Sakura Haruno's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +600!]
Sasuke was slightly taken aback, looking at the tearful girl in front of him, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.
However, before Sasuke could figure out how to respond, a reproachful voice came from the side: "Sasuke."
Sasuke looked up at the sound and saw Kakashi standing nearby.
He stared sharply at Sasuke, unusually stern, and reprimanded him: "Sasuke, why did you leave the village without permission? And why did you go to find Madara Uchiha? Do you know how dangerous that is?!"
"Yes, Sasuke!"
Jiraiya followed Wataru forward, his usually carefree face now bearing an unusual solemnity.
He raised his hand and patted Kakashi on the shoulder, signaling him to calm down.
"That Uchiha Madara is a dangerous person that even we find troublesome. It was too impulsive for you to go alone! Come back right now."
Faced with a barrage of questions and admonitions from his teachers and comrades, Sasuke remained silent for a moment, without answering immediately.
He turned his head with a complicated expression, glanced at Sakura's tear-streaked yet joyful face, and pursed his lips.
A moment later, he gently pulled away from Sakura's tightly clenched hands.
Sasuke took a deep breath and slowly said, "I've found Madara Uchiha, and—he's been quite good to me, so I have no plans to go back for the time being."
Upon hearing this, the surroundings suddenly fell silent.
Kakashi's pupils contracted slightly, and he blurted out in disbelief, "What?! You found it?!"
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +400!]
Jiraiya was also taken aback: "Are you serious? Madara Uchiha's whereabouts are always shrouded in mystery, how did you find him so quickly?!"
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been silently observing from the side, couldn't help but widen his eyes upon hearing this.
He thought to himself.
Madara Uchiha's whereabouts are always kept secret, so how was Sasuke able to find him in just a few days?
This efficiency is amazing!
Could it be that Madara Uchiha had also been eyeing Sasuke all along?
[Ding! An emotional fluctuation from Hiruzen Sarutobi has been detected! Emotional value +400!]
Obito, who was sitting in a corner not far away, was initially surprised when he heard that Sasuke had gone to find Madara Uchiha on his own.
But upon hearing Sasuke say that Madara had treated him well, Obito scoffed inwardly.
Hmph—Uchiha Madara is actually kind to people?
This kid, he doesn't even think before he brags!
Obito felt that Sasuke was just bragging and probably hadn't even met Madara Uchiha, but he was just being stubborn.
Anyone who has met Madara Uchiha knows that he is not someone to be trifled with.
Sasuke took in everyone's reactions but remained calm.
Just then.
A sudden change occurred.
Sasuke suddenly caught a glimpse of a strange black shadow clinging to his right wrist, which was hanging by his side.
It felt wet, slippery, and sticky.
In an instant, the icy touch silently crept up his wrist and into his sleeve.
Sasuke's pupils contracted sharply, and all the muscles in his body tensed instantly.
What is that?!
He instinctively reached out to check his cuffs.
However, at that moment, a deep and familiar voice rang in his mind.
"Relax, kid, it's me."
Sasuke shuddered, his movement of flipping his sleeve abruptly halting in mid-air.
That voice—is it him?!
Sasuke recalled the strange man standing next to Madara Uchiha in that underground cave during the day.
The guy who looked so strange, like a pitcher plant, was the one who pleaded with Madara on my behalf, which allowed me to stay.
At that moment, the voice coming from his sleeve was none other than that strange man's voice.
He actually came here too?
But why is she in this state?!
Sasuke could still clearly feel the damp, cold, and sticky sensation coming from under his sleeves, making it impossible for him to pretend that it was just an illusion.
Before he could think any further, that hoarse voice rang in his mind again: "Kid, do me a favor! My identity is a bit special, and I don't want to be exposed."
Sasuke's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately understood what the other party meant.
He nodded without anyone noticing, then casually lowered his hand as if nothing had happened.
Sasuke suppressed his surprise and doubt, and quickly scanned the reactions of the people around him.
No one showed any abnormality, probably because in this dream space, everyone was just an ordinary person with normal strength.
Sasuke lowered his eyes, a question lingering in his mind.
What exactly is this guy trying to do?
on the screen.
At the dining table, Minato Namikaze was engrossed in the documents in his hands when he suddenly heard Naruto's enthusiastic call. He was slightly taken aback: "Naruto?"
Why is Naruto so energetic so early in the morning?
After a moment of stunned silence, Minato gave an apologetic and helpless smile.
He reached out and patted Naruto's shoulder reassuringly, saying softly, "Naruto, I'm sorry—"
"Dad did have some very important urgent business to attend to today, but I'll make sure next time."
Naruto was stunned: "?"
Shuimen collected the documents.
He knew what his son was hoping for at that moment, and couldn't help but gently comfort him, "As for the matter of cultivation—"
You could try asking Jiraiya-sensei first. He was Dad's teacher back then, so he's very experienced.
"oh----"
Upon hearing this, the light in Naruto's eyes dimmed.
It felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over my head, and I felt like a deflated balloon.
A huge sense of loss welled up in Naruto's heart.
Watching his father hurriedly pick up the documents and prepare to leave, Naruto couldn't help but lower his head and mutter softly, "That perverted sage—he's totally useless—"
"After studying with him for so long, the result is—the gap between Sasuke and me has only widened—he's now as strong as a monster—"
Minato didn't hear what his son was muttering, assuming he was just throwing a tantrum.
He looked at Naruto apologetically, "I'm sorry, Dad will definitely make it up to you when I have time—"
Before he could finish speaking, Minato suddenly froze, his entire body transforming into a dazzling golden light, and vanished from the house in an instant.
Naruto stared at the direction his father had left through the doorway, remaining motionless for a long time.
Only Xiang, who had been standing silently to the side, couldn't help but step forward to comfort him, saying, "Naruto, the Fourth Hokage might really have something urgent to attend to—"
"I know," Naruto replied sullenly. "It's okay, I'm not a child anymore, I understand this basic principle."
He waved his hand casually, but the smile was more like a grimace.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +600!]
However, the scene in the audience was quite different.
Naruto's quiet complaint just now was clearly heard by every viewer present.
Almost everyone's eyes were focused on Jiraiya.
Jiraiya instantly turned red.
That brat Naruto actually said in front of so many people that I'm not good enough?
"You brat!!!"
"I, an old man, have endured hardships and slept in the open, acting as both father and mother to you in your spiritual practice! And the result—the result—how despicable!"
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Jiraiya stomped his feet in anger.
No, how can this be my fault?!
His gaze unconsciously drifted towards Sasuke, a sense of resentment welling up inside him.
What do we have to compare with them on?
Was Sasuke's transformation into a stronger individual just a normal one?
That's like directly awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan!
Can legitimate training compare to someone who plays with their eyes?!
He snorted in frustration, staring at the dejected Naruto on the screen with a look of utter disappointment, wishing he could drag the brat out right now and give him a good scolding.
At this moment, on the screen...
Naruto slumped listlessly in the chair, his head drooping as if he had lost all his energy.
A carefully prepared breakfast was laid out on the table in front of me.
The steaming hot fried eggs, bacon, and toasted bread, which should have been very tempting, had lost their appeal to Naruto at that moment.
He poked at the fried egg on the plate with his fork, doing so idly.
Just then, a cheerful female voice rang out: "Good morning, Naruto, Kaori!"
Before the words were finished, Kushina, dressed casually, walked downstairs looking radiant.
"what?"
Kushina looked around the restaurant, not seeing her husband, and asked with slight surprise, "Has Minato already gone to work?"
The sound of sizzling wine came from the kitchen.
Just as she was about to praise Xiang, her cheerful voice abruptly stopped.
Kushina noticed her son's dejected and dejected appearance and immediately went over to him.
"Hmm? What's wrong, Naruto?"
"You've been looking so gloomy since early this morning. Okay, what's wrong?"
A mother's innate sensitivity allowed her to immediately notice her child's low spirits.
Xiang, who was coming out of the kitchen, also cast a worried glance.
Naruto glanced at his mother, then quickly looked away.
"No, no, breakfast was delicious, it's just—"
He paused as he spoke, as if he was trying to organize his thoughts.
However, when the words were on the tip of her tongue, she didn't know how to express them.
"I just wanted to—"
Before he could finish speaking, his eyes widened suddenly as if he had been struck by lightning.
His previously dull eyes suddenly became bright and piercing.
"Yeah!" Naruto suddenly straightened up and stood up abruptly, startling Kushina next to him.
How could I have forgotten about Mom?!
Yes, Mom herself is an incredibly skilled ninja!
Moreover—and the perverted sage said that the mother in this dream was a perfect Jinchūriki who could get along with the Nine-Tails and borrow its power!
Thinking of this, the extinguished flame in Naruto's heart reignited.
The image of his mother wearing a golden chakra cloak flashed into his mind instantly.
The dazzling golden light, like a raging flame, illuminated her, making her appear like a battlefield goddess, both powerful and beautiful.
"I also have a nine-tailed fox inside me—"
Naruto's heart pounded like a drum, his thoughts raced, and he was so excited he almost jumped up.
"If I could learn to control and borrow the Nine-Tails' power like my mother, wouldn't I become incredibly strong?!"
In a short moment, Naruto's previous dejection vanished!
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
He slammed both hands heavily on the dining table.
"Mommy! Mommy!"
"How did you do that?! You mean that—" Naruto gestured excitedly, "that super powerful mode where your whole body glows with golden light! Please tell me the secret! Please, Mom!"
Kushina was taken aback by her son's 180-degree change and barrage of questions. His face, which had been clouded with worry just moments before, was now beaming with joy. This contrast caught her completely off guard.
"Heh—it seems you're quite interested in this, Naruto."
Kushina quickly came to her senses, a doting smile flashing in her eyes.
She didn't show any impatience despite Naruto's eagerness; instead, she gestured for him to calm down.
"Don't rush, don't rush, sit down first."
Kushina smiled and pulled her son, who was so excited he was practically bristling, back to sit down at the table.
She sat down opposite him, placing her hands folded on the table, her expression unusually serious and solemn, as if she were preparing for a long conversation.
"Alright, since you're so eager to know, Mom will tell you."
Kushina tilted her head slightly, seemingly considering her words, and slowly extended a finger.
"You said it, that golden light would emanate from Mom's body—"
A faint yet pure and warm golden chakra suddenly emerged from his fingertips, swirling into a halo like a small sun.
"This isn't ordinary chakra."
Under Naruto's focused gaze, Kushina smiled and announced, "This golden radiance is essentially Kurama's chakra!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Naruto's eyes widened in surprise: "Kurama?!"
He subconsciously repeated the unfamiliar name, looking completely bewildered.
Seeing this, Kushina couldn't help but chuckle, "Kurama is the name of the Nine-Tails!"
"Just like your mother calls you Naruto, that big fox's real name is Kurama."
At this point, Kushina's expression gradually became serious.
She looked directly into Naruto's eyes and said, word by word, "The reason Mom can use Kurama's power and make her chakra appear as this warm and stable gold, instead of the ominous scarlet full of violence, is because—Mom and Kurama are partners, they are friends!"
"Partner? Friend?"
Naruto stared in disbelief, his mouth agape, wide enough to fit a whole fried egg.
The image of the enormous fox demon he vaguely sensed within his body instantly flashed into his mind.
Sharp teeth and claws, fierce and violent.
To be friends with that kind of terrifying guy?
Are you kidding me?!
Naruto simply couldn't imagine it.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +200!]
"That's right, it's a partner."
Kushina saw through the shock and doubt in Naruto's eyes and nodded solemnly.
She said gently but firmly, "This is not a one-sided attempt to suppress or seize its power. Rather, it is a reconciliation and consensus that I and Jiu Lama reached after a long period of mutual understanding and compromise. We recognize each other and are willing to entrust our power to each other. In other words, we are partners who trust each other."
Kushina slowly got up, walked around the table, and stood in front of Naruto.
She bent down, placed her index finger on Naruto's chest, and said gently yet powerfully, "So, Naruto, the most crucial and essential step to gaining that power isn't learning any complicated sealing techniques or forbidden arts. It's about building a bridge of trust here. Only when you and your comrades establish a true bond will your strength be amplified countless times."
After saying that, Kushina crossed her arms and nodded with satisfaction. She thought that her heartfelt words should sound very much like a mother's.
Naruto is already strong enough, but more importantly, he's learned to trust his comrades.
Just as Kushina was feeling smug, Naruto was completely dumbfounded.
In a sense, Kushina's success was a lucky accident.
He had never heard such a view before, and his mother's words were like a wake-up call.
This completely overturned all his understanding of the demon fox inside him ever since he was old enough to understand!
He had always believed that if he wanted to obtain the power of the Nine-Tails, he had to find a way to suppress that ferocious beast and forcibly conquer it.
But now, his mother tells him that there is another way to go.
Can we still talk? Can we still be friends?
An indescribable shock mixed with an incredibly novel hope quietly sprouted in Naruto's heart.
He stared blankly at Kushina, speechless for a long time.
"However—"
Kushina suddenly changed the subject, smiling as she ruffled Naruto's messy blond hair.
"Naruto, you can't learn this! After all, you don't have Kurama inside you~"
"Varied-
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Naruto's face, which had been deep in thought, suddenly froze.
No...no Nine-Tails?!
Oh right, in the dream I wasn't a Jinchūriki, and Kurama was still safely inside my mother's body!
But it does exist in reality.
So Naruto didn't get discouraged.
He will definitely become friends with the Nine Lamas!
Naruto has made up his mind. As soon as he wakes up tomorrow, he will go and have a heart-to-heart talk with Kurama.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +0!]
Kushina gently stroked Naruto's golden hair, a relieved smile on her face.
She could sense that the child's tense emotions were gradually relaxing.
The audience was completely silent.
The audience in the movie seemed to still be immersed in the shock brought by Kushina's words, each one stunned and lost in thought, their expressions complex.
Sakura was a little confused: "Partner—partner with Kurama?"
Sasuke sat to the side with his arms crossed, his brows furrowed, silent and lost in thought.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Without warning, accompanied by three deafening bangs, countless dazzling and colorful fireworks exploded on the screen.
The originally warm and tranquil scene was instantly replaced by a sky full of dazzling lights.
The sudden, blinding light startled everyone in the audience.
Sakura couldn't help but gasp softly, instinctively raising her hand to shield her eyes: "Whoa—!"
Immediately afterwards, a burst of celebratory background music began to play, echoing throughout the hall.
"No—that's not right!"
Kakashi reacted quickly, sitting up abruptly with a serious expression.
"This feeling is," he said, but before he could finish, he heard an incredulous gasp from beside him.
"Not this again?!"
The one speaking was Obito, who was sitting on the other side.
At that moment, he felt a little annoyed.
Because Lin wasn't in this dream!
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Kakashi frowned upon hearing this and glanced at Obito.
Their eyes met briefly in mid-air, and Obito, feeling guilty, quickly looked away.
Kakashi keenly caught the fleeting panic in Obito's eyes.
Before the light of the fireworks had even faded, a huge line of golden seal characters suddenly appeared in the center of the screen.
Konoha's Yellow Flash - Minato Namikaze!
The screen suddenly brightened!
Accompanied by an exciting electric guitar intro, a golden light suddenly shone in the boundless darkness.
Backlit, a blond man wearing the Hokage's robes stood proudly atop the Konoha cliff!
His figure was as upright as a spear, and his divine robes fluttered in the wind.
The scene shifts to the battlefield, where he transforms into a golden afterimage, instantly annihilating the enemy!
The final scene freezes on the Hokage's office, where he gazes tenderly at a family photo of the three of them in the frame, a warm smile on his lips.
Subtitles then appeared.
"His light protects the village and shines upon his family!"
The screen suddenly went dark, and the golden light disappeared.
Another line of large characters, accompanied by the clear sound of a flute, floated up from the bottom of the screen.
The Perfect Jinchūriki: Kushina Uzumaki!
Accompanied by the rousing Japanese drumbeats, a dazzling crimson color bursts forth on the screen.
Kushina, with her fiery red hair flying wildly, stood proudly atop the back mountain of Konoha, the banner bearing the Uzumaki clan crest fluttering behind her.
In a flash, on the banks of the Nara River, she is enveloped in a blazing golden chakra cloak, with nine chakra tail feathers unfurling behind her!
A terrifying phantom of the Nine Lamas appeared behind them.
The scene abruptly shifts in the next second: in the kitchen, Kushina stands with her hands on her hips, angrily grabbing the ear of a blond brat and scolding him loudly.
On the living room sofa, she smiled warmly as she served her husband and son a steaming hot dinner.
The final shot focuses on a family photo of the three of them, with Kushina affectionately embracing her husband and child, her radiant smile as bright as the spring sun.
Subtitles then appeared.
"She possesses both burning courage and tender love!"
The screen went dark again.
However, before everyone could catch their breath, another line of large characters swept across the screen like a gust of wind.
Naruto Uzumaki, the son of the Hokage!
In an instant, a surging, passionate melody resounded throughout the hall!
The scene shows twelve-year-old Naruto Uzumaki, wearing an orange battle suit, standing steadily atop the Hokage Rock with a confident smile on his face.
The scene shifts rapidly to the Chunin Exams arena, where Naruto bites his thumb and summons a giant toad, making a powerful entrance!
During the mission, he spread his arms to block his companions, his gaze unwavering.
In the hot pot restaurant, we clinked glasses with our best friends, laughing heartily.
Frame by frame flashed by, finally settling on the front of the Hokage's office building.
As an adult, Naruto, wearing the Hokage's robe, stands beneath a rock wall carved with the faces of past Hokage, slowly turning to reveal a bright, sunny smile to the camera!
Subtitles then appeared.
"His dream is to surpass his father and protect his beloved Konoha!"
After three magnificent performances were played in succession, the audience was completely silent, everyone was stunned and their hearts were filled with excitement.
Just then, a golden light flashed again in the center of the screen, and a line of large characters slowly appeared.
"Whom do you miss more?"
Please select:
1. Minato Namikaze 2. Kushina Uzumaki 3. Naruto Uzumaki After a brief silence, the audience erupted in cheers.
"It's this again?!"
Jiraiya was only briefly stunned before returning to normal, having already experienced this several times before.
"Oh? This time, the choice of personnel is quite surprising!"
Jiraiya stroked his chin, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the three names.
Last time, the option was a dangerous person like Madara Uchiha, which made everyone very nervous.
But this time, the list was completely different.
No matter how you look at it, this family doesn't seem like a threat to the village. Jiraiya even thought that it wouldn't be bad if they could really come back to see Naruto.
Thinking of this, Jiraiya's eyes couldn't help but feel a little hot.
Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, staring thoughtfully at the name on the screen, seemingly lost in thought.
Overall, the atmosphere surrounding this list is significantly more relaxed than the tense atmosphere when Madara Uchiha was chosen as an option last time.
"I choose 2, Kushina Uzumaki."
A clear, cold, and firm voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone was taken aback and looked in the direction of the sound.
Sasuke had also stood up at some point, arms crossed, eyes fixed on the screen.
Although his expression was calm, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.
As Sasuke's voice faded, a chibi version of Sasuke's avatar immediately appeared after the words "Uzumaki Kushina" on the screen, indicating that his vote had been valid.
"That kid—!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyelids twitched; he clearly hadn't expected Sasuke to be so decisive.
At that moment, Black Zetsu from Sasuke's sleeve emitted a sinister laugh in his mind: "Hmph! Kid, you've made up your mind like that? Without even thinking about it?"
"Minato Namikaze is the Fourth Hokage, renowned throughout the ninja world, with unparalleled strength—and you didn't even blink before choosing a seemingly useless housewife?!"
In his opinion, the group of Konoha ninjas would most likely choose their famous Fourth Hokage, but unexpectedly Sasuke chose Kushina, who seemed the least noteworthy.
Sasuke remained calm, muttering to himself, "Hmph, what's there to hesitate about?"
He didn't bother to explain further, but when his eyes swept across the four words "Naruto Uzumaki" on the screen, he couldn't help but picture the stupid look of a certain loser in shock and ecstasy.
That idiot—
Sasuke chuckled inwardly, thinking that he would probably jump for joy when he woke up tomorrow and heard the news.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
Just thinking about the expression Naruto might have when he learned that his mother was about to be born filled Sasuke with an indescribable sense of satisfaction and a little pride.
The curve of his lips unconsciously widened a few more degrees.
Consider this an apology for using illusion magic on him during the day!
Sakura, who was standing next to him, happened to see the smile on Sasuke's lips and heard him mutter to himself.
She thought Sasuke was talking to her, so she nodded vigorously in agreement, "Yes! Sasuke-kun is right!"
"What's there to hesitate about! Naruto definitely—definitely wants to see his mother in real life!"
"That's right."
Jiraiya nodded in agreement.
He gazed at the screen with a complex expression, then sighed softly, "I also think that having Kushina come would have been the best thing to do—"
'
He thought about Naruto's performance in his dream today, and became impatient and determined to become stronger.
Jiraiya couldn't help but frown secretly; it seemed that Sasuke's departure had a significant impact on Naruto.
The little devil was eager to catch up with his companions, his desire to become stronger was palpable.
Bringing Kushina into reality would be a comfort to Naruto.
And coincidentally, Kushina herself was the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki. If she could come to the real world and properly teach Naruto how to get along with the Nine-Tails, it would be the perfect opportunity for Naruto.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's throw it in!"
'
Sakura was about to speak.
However, at this moment—
"Wait a moment."
An old and majestic voice suddenly rang out.
Sakura was startled, and her raised hand froze in mid-air.
She looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been silent all along, had stood up at some point.
His expression was grave, his face shifting between light and shadow: "Sakura—"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze slowly swept over the crowd, and he solemnly said, "I hope you will not choose Kushina."
Upon hearing this, the audience fell silent.
Sakura stared wide-eyed at the Third Hokage in astonishment: "Why—why?"
[Ding! Sakura Haruno's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
She had no idea why her third-generation grandfather had suddenly spoken up to stop her.
"Why can't we choose Aunt Kushina? She's Naruto's mother! That would be such a good thing for Naruto, why not?"
Not only Sakura, but Jiraiya and Kakashi also looked surprised upon hearing this.
The two looked at each other, both seeing surprise and confusion in each other's eyes.
Yes, what's wrong with Minato-sensei and Kushina-senpai?
Kakashi was puzzled. Why did the Third Hokage suddenly jump out to oppose him?
Obito remained silent, shrinking into a corner, deliberately minimizing his presence, and didn't say a word.
However, a hint of relief flashed in his single eye, which was visible outside the mask, as he looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Faced with the questioning looks from the crowd, Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a long sigh.
He hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Sigh—Sakura, have you forgotten the power that Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki displayed during the Chunin Exams in that dream last time?"
"Both of them are top-tier ninjas with exceptional strength! Especially Kushina, as the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki, the potential and unpredictability within her might even be greater than Minato's."
"Let them come to reality—in case, I mean in case, some uncontrollable conflict arises due to some unpredictable factors, the consequences would be unimaginable."
Upon hearing this, Sakura opened her mouth slightly, unable to utter a word.
She had never heard her grandfather, who was three generations old, speak in that tone.
But is this worry really necessary?
Sakura's mind raced; she certainly understood what the Third Hokage meant by "uncontrollable conflict."
Aunt Kushina has the Nine-Tails sealed inside her; if anything goes wrong, the consequences will be unimaginable.
But—she is, after all, Naruto's biological mother!
How could she possibly do something to harm the village?
Sakura retorted urgently, "But—the Third Hokage, they are Naruto's parents! In reality, the Fourth Hokage even gave his life for Konoha, how could they possibly—"
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, interrupting Sakura: "That Madara Uchiha who descended last time—wasn't he also a hero who founded Konoha with the First Hokage? But what happened to him?"
Mentioning Uchiha Madara elicited various reactions from the audience.
Jiraiya frowned slightly.
Although Madara Uchiha was indeed one of the founders of Konoha, he ultimately turned against the village.
However, comparing Madara Uchiha and Kushina together is a bit of a fallacy of misrepresentation on the part of the old man.
Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes.
"Sometimes, too much power is itself a kind of uncertain risk."
"As a former Hokage, I have to think ahead for the safety of the village."
"Let's just consider it satisfying a little selfish wish of a retired old man—"
As he spoke, he slowly bent down and bowed deeply to everyone!
"For the sake of Konoha's peace—please abandon your choice of Kushina and Minato Namikaze."
Everyone was stunned by Hiruzen Sarutobi's sudden action.
The Third Hokage, a man of such high status, was now bowing and pleading with these juniors!
His words left people speechless for a moment.
A brief silence fell over the audience.
As clever as Jiraiya was, he instantly discerned Hiruzen Sarutobi's true intentions from his seemingly reasonable but actually flawed advice.
But Jiraiya had a deep bond with Sarutobi, and thinking of this, his heart softened a little.
Jiraiya glanced at Naruto's name on the screen without thinking.
What the old man was really worried about was that Kushina's fierce nature would make her protective of her own.
Moreover, this Kushina is the perfect Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
He closed his eyes, as if he could already foresee it.
If Kushina were to actually appear in reality and see the grievances and pain Naruto has suffered over the years, given her fiery temper, she would probably fly into a rage on the spot!
Thinking this, Jiraiya felt a sinking feeling in his heart, a sense of powerlessness and guilt.
Ultimately, each of Naruto's elders bears responsibility for the unfortunate circumstances of his childhood.
A hint of sadness flashed in Kakashi's eyes.
He gazed at Hiruzen Sarutobi's back and remained silent for a long time.
In his memory, this highly respected old Hokage had never pleaded for anything in such a humble manner.
Kakashi was filled with mixed feelings, trying to find a reason that could convince himself of Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision.
Perhaps the Third Hokage had other concerns?
The arrival will only last one day—for Naruto, who longs for maternal love, this brief happiness will be followed by a longer and more painful separation.
Perhaps the Third Hokage couldn't bear to see Naruto experience the immense pain of gaining and then losing something, which is why he didn't approve of choosing Kushina?
Although the explanation still sounded somewhat far-fetched, Kakashi was already inclined to accept the Third Hokage's request.
After all, whatever Hiruzen Sarutobi's true intentions were, he had already said so much and adopted such a humble attitude.
As a Konoha ninja, there is really no reason for me to insist on my own opinion.
Jiraiya and Kakashi exchanged a glance, both seeing the same helplessness and compromise in each other's eyes.
The two nodded in tacit agreement.
Jiraiya broke the silence with a long sigh: "—Old man, you have a point."
He raised his hand to scratch his messy white hair, gave a strained smile, and said, "To be on the safe side, let's choose..."
"Naruto, I guess."
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Kakashi picked up where Jiraiya left off, his usually slightly lazy voice now deep and resonant.
"I agree with the Third Hokage's opinion; we'll choose Naruto."
P.S.: This chapter is quite long, so I'm humbly asking for a vote...
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