Back ho, Uchiha Mikoto.
There was a sweet smile on her face, like a woman in love.
After her eyesight recovered, she had quietly left Kushina's house at lightning speed, afraid of running into her and causing any awkwardness. Even though Kushina had agreed to this arrangent, Mikoto still found it difficult to face her so soon.
Lord Kurama had been so gentle with her yesterday.
He had also helped her cure the side effects of the Mangekyō Sharingan. Before that, he had even helped her awaken it, completely changing the future of the Uchiha Clan.
She doubted she would ever get enough of his tenderness in her lifeti.
Mikoto thought to herself—she could give everything to Lord Kurama.
The thought alone made a sweet smile appear on her face again. When she recalled everything from last night, her expression shifted into that of an aunty smile.
"I should be part of Lord Kurama's family now!"
After helping the Uchiha cure their eye disease, Kurama finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At that mont, Kushina's sharp, intelligent eyes were locked onto him.
As the Fourth Hokage, Kushina seed surprisingly free. One had to rember, in the original tiline, when Kakashi and Naruto were Hokage, their desks were buried under mountains of paperwork.
" Kurama, aren't you going to make it up to ?"
Kushina pouted, her expression full of resentnt.
Compensation?
What kind of compensation?
Have I ever wronged you?
"You were with Mikoto all night and left aside!" Kushina grumbled.
She had tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.
Kushina needed the motivation of a little Nine-Tails encouragent—otherwise, she wouldn't have the energy to continue being Hokage.
Kurama reached out, running his fingers through her long, crimson hair. He smiled mischievously.
"So, do you want little Nine-Tails?"
"Hmph!"
Kushina pouted.
Multiple choice questions are for kids.
Right now, she wanted everything.
Months passed, and the Third Shinobi World War finally ca to an end. The ninja world experienced a brief period of peace.
Agakure – Hidden Rain Village
Jiraiya was training Konan, Nagato, and Yahiko.
This was the last of his teachings.
He had stayed in the Land of Rain for three years.
Three years ago, Konan, Yahiko, and Nagato had been just seven years old. Now, they were almost eleven.
Jiraiya had once said he would leave when the three of them could survive on their own.
Now, after years of training, they had beco fully independent shinobi.
Nagato was the strongest among them. Under Jiraiya's tutelage, he had mastered all six chakra natures—including Yang Release—by the age of ten.
This ant Nagato could use nearly all mainstream ninjutsu, including the Five Elental Releases.
Jiraiya firmly believed Nagato, wielder of the Rinnegan, was the Child of Prophecy foretold by the Great Toad Sage.
And with that, his journey in the Land of Rain had co to an end.
Endings also ant new beginnings.
Jiraiya had to decide: Should he return to Konoha or continue wandering the world?
Konan, Yahiko, and Nagato gazed at him reluctantly.
In these three years, Jiraiya had taught them more than just jutsu—he had taught them what it ant to be a shinobi.
He had given them so of the best mories of their lives.
"Jiraiya-sensei, are you really leaving?"
Jiraiya smiled. "Everything has an ending, and I've taught you all how to survive. It's ti for to move on."
Yahiko clenched his fists, his corrugated eyes watching Jiraiya closely, unwilling to see him go.
"Jiraiya-sensei, will you return to Konoha, or will you keep traveling?"
Jiraiya rubbed his chin. "Hmm... I'm still deciding. Maybe I'll find the answer along the way. Sotis, you need to walk the path before knowing where it leads."
He then turned to give his final advice to them:
"Konan, you'll grow into a beautiful woman. Yahiko, you have the leadership to change this country and the entire shinobi world. And you, Nagato... never fear your power. The key lies in how you use it."
"Thank you, Jiraiya-sensei!" the three answered in unison.
Jiraiya smiled. "Now go and bring peace to this land."
And with that, he disappeared into the rain.
The three of them watched his retreating figure, tears mixing with the downpour, indistinguishable from the raindrops.
Salty. Bitter.
Fire Country – Konohagakure
Today was the busiest day of Kushina's Hokage career.
She worked until nightfall before finally returning ho.
Luckily, she had help from her advisor, Tsunade—otherwise, she might've been forced to stay up all night.
Strangely, Tsunade had returned ho with her.
Since that night, Tsunade had been avoiding both her and Kurama. Yet, as if drawn by so unseen force, she had ended up back here.
Both won were completely exhausted.
anwhile, Kurama was sprawled lazily to the side, looking relaxed as ever.
The difference in our workloads is ridiculous.
"Ugh, today was so exhausting!" Kushina whined.
"Oh, Kurama, you're enjoying your ti while I slave away as Hokage!"
Kurama chuckled. "You're the one who wanted to be Hokage. Now you understand how tough it is, huh?"
But Kushina had already made plans to step down. In a few years, she would pass the title to Tsunade.
Tsunade had agreed imdiately—after all, Konohagakure was the legacy of her grandfather, Senju Hashirama.
Kurama clapped his hands in mock applause.
"You two are such responsible won. I think the only thing you're missing is proper rest."
Tsunade scowled at him. "Kurama, you little—"
She paused.
"...Actually, just call Tsuna."
Kurama's lips twitched.
Oh? He had been about to tease her, but it seed she was the one making the move now.
After dinner, the three of them discussed the current state of the shinobi world.
It was the sa as always—Konoha was the dominant force in the Fire Nation, and the other villages weren't happy about it.
That night, as the crickets and frogs chirped outside, the three of them admired the full moon.
Soon after, they returned to their rooms.
Not long after Kushina lay down, she rolled over—only to find Kurama smiling at her.
"Hey, Kurama, why aren't you in your room?"
Kurama grinned, twirling a special kunai between his fingers.
The Flying Thunder God Technique.
Kushina's room had long been marked. The kunai was just a decoration.
Kushina smirked. She knew exactly what was coming.
"Didn't you say Tsunade was here?"
Kurama's grin widened. "Rules can be changed, Kushina. What do you think?"
Kushina giggled. "I think... you're absolutely right, Kurama."
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