When Shirota-sensei saw that the person asking the question was Mikoto, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he immediately replied, "Ten days." Mikoto nodded when she heard it, not caring about the many surprised looks around. For her, a holiday did not mean rest but the beginning of more rigorous training. In the past, Mikoto did not hate or yearn for such training. But after the Ninja Trial, she was extremely looking forward to the arrival of such training. Spending time with Minato and Kushina in the Ninja School was good, but for her to improve her strength now, such an environment would slow down her growth.
No one cheered for this sudden ten-day holiday; everyone had a heavy expression. Only Minato narrowed his eyes slightly. In ten days, if everything went well, the mission to the Land of Hot Springs would probably be completed around this time period. Although there was no exact information, he thought Kuriyama Shinzo himself knew that as a traitor of Konoha Village, the village would not let him go easily, so even with the protection of the Kumo Ninja, he dared not stay at the border of the Fire Country for too long. He used to be in charge of intelligence work in Konoha, so he probably wouldn't be so naive as to think that Konoha would not be aware of his whereabouts. But what exactly was it that made him take such a big risk, entering with the Kumo Ninja alone, and venturing back to the border of the Fire Country to get?
Is it an important document or something about the Fire Country or Konoha? In any case, Minato would not be soft-hearted for such a scum who betrayed and harmed his family. But then again, even now, he couldn't kill Kuriyama Shinzo. He was a special jonin after all; even if his strength was slightly inferior to that of a jonin, he couldn't be underestimated. Even Minato didn't understand why the Sandaime asked him and Uchiha Yoruki to participate in such a mission. Is it also part of the test?
"It seems that everyone has come to their own realization. Very good. Then I look forward to seeing a brand new you in ten days." Shirota-sensei didn't say too much. After a smile, he left the classroom. The students in the classroom gradually dispersed, but Minato, Kushina, and Mikoto remained sitting without moving.
"Okay, let's go too." After a moment of silence, Minato walked to their seats and smiled gently. Mikoto nodded, sorted out her things, put them in the drawer of the desk, and stood up. Kushina seemed a little reluctant but still stood up. The three of them walked out of the classroom in a staggered manner. The corridor was about three or four people wide, and it would be a bit crowded if three people walked side by side. Minato walked in front, and Kushina and Mikoto followed side by side. This was also the first time Kushina carefully observed Minato from behind, and she had a feeling in her heart that she couldn't describe.
The journey was not long, and soon the three of them arrived at the gate of the ninja school. Because of the early holiday without notice, there were very few people in front of the gate, but the woman who usually came to pick up Kushina seemed to have been there early. However, Minato found that the Anbu who usually followed Kushina and were inseparable did not disappear, but the number of people seemed to have decreased a little. When they arrived at the gate, the three of them paused. Kushina hung her head and seemed unwilling to step out. Minato was in a complicated mood at this time and didn't know what to say.
"Then, see you in ten days." Mikoto also noticed this atmosphere, waved to the two, and left first. The two stood at the gate where no one was, and neither knew how to speak. The woman who came to pick up Kushina also stood in the distance and didn't come forward.
"What are you going to do during the ten-day vacation?" Kushina was the first to speak, breaking the silence, and asked with a chuckle. Hearing this, Minato's blue eyes flickered slightly. He didn't want to lie to Kushina, but he didn't want to make her worry even more. Not to mention that this mission to the Land of Hot Springs was confidential, and he would most likely encounter real ninjas, which would be a battle of life and death, not a one-sided one like the previous trials.
"Of course I have to practice. Last time, I was almost forced into a desperate situation by Uchiha Yoruki. I can't let him catch up easily." He scratched his hair subconsciously, and at the same time, he looked at Kushina with a hint of panic in his eyes. Minato, who could remain calm in most cases, could not do that in front of Kushina.
"Is that so." Kushina said, seeming not to notice Minato's expression just now, her eyes dazed for a moment, and then she stared at him again and said, "Aren't you going to ask me what I'm going to do in the next ten days?" Minato was slightly stunned when he heard this. Everything about Kushina was confidential in a sense, and he was not qualified to know it now, so he never planned to ask. However, when Kushina asked him this, he was a little at a loss.
Of course, there were some things that Kushina didn't know, so her expression began to become a little frustrated. At this time, Minato could sense Kushina's frustration as usual. He smiled gently at Kushina and said, "Although I won't ask you what you are going to do, at least I know that you are safe and happy in Konoha Village. That's enough." Today, he did not see the usual disappointment in Kushina's eyes. Although he didn't know what it was, Minato was happy for it.
Kushina was slightly stunned, then made a very boyish expression, grinned, and said, "Well, I haven't given up my dream yet. You have to be careful not to be surpassed by me." Her words had a strange ending, and Minato smiled when he heard it, remembering that on the first day of school, they explained their dreams to each other. Hokage.
"Don't worry, I want to become Hokage, and I want to protect the entire Konoha and you!" Minato also smiled heartily.
"It's not certain who becomes Hokage and who protects whom." Kushina curled her lips, then her cheeks flushed slightly, and she ran towards the woman waiting for her, waving goodbye to Minato. Standing in place, looking at Kushina with a smile on her face, the complicated mood became calm. The mission to the Land of Hot Springs is full of dangers, but he is no longer just carrying himself. Therefore, he must not fail and must come back alive. He also wants to become Hokage and fulfill his promise!
At the same time, Mikoto was also trotting back to the clan. It was just past noon, and she could still do a lot of training in the remaining time. Suddenly, a masked ninja appeared in front of her, and Mikoto stopped in her tracks. Anbu. The Anbu looked at Mikoto and said, "You are Uchiha Mikoto, right? Come with me, the Hokage wants to see you."
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