Mito sighed. Even though she had the physique of the Uzumaki clan, she had become so weak under the erosion of time. Even if the Uzumaki clan's fuinjutsu was powerful, once she died, the Nine-Tails would die with her. However, the tailed beasts would not have true death. They were just a collection of chakras and would be resurrected after a period of time. But Konoha, if it lost its tailed beasts, would lack strategic power. In this unpeaceful era, it would cause immeasurable losses to the village. This village is Hashirama's life's work, and she would never let it suffer any damage.
Feeling Mito's strong wish, the Third Hokage said self-deprecatingly, "The ancestors of Konoha have paid enough for the village, but as a Hokage, I can't maintain peace!"
"You don't have to blame yourself. In the world of ninjas, disputes will never stop. You have done well enough," Mito comforted the Third Hokage. This child she watched grow up step by step, gave everything for Konoha Village, but in the ninja system, permanent peace could not exist.
"With Kushina's current chakra, it is barely enough to perform the sealing ceremony, but I want to give the child some more time, because it seems that she has found the person who can fill her heart with love."
When mentioning Kushina, Mito's inner emotions were complicated. In the last stage of her life, she was very happy to see her clan member again, but for the sake of the village, she had to sacrifice her. She was the wife of the First Hokage, and she had no hesitation in becoming a Jinchūriki. But Kushina's past was not as fortunate. The adults could only put this heavy responsibility on this girl who is less than ten years old. Being a Jinchūriki means losing a lot of things, which Mito knows all too well.
"The person you are talking about is Minato, right?" The Third Hokage said without any hesitation. Kushina's social circle in the village is very limited, and she doesn't have many friends. Minato mentioned Kushina to him more than once. For her freedom, this child can be said to have tried his best. This kind of emotion, even many adults can't do it.
"Well, I heard that he is a very talented boy, without any bloodline, but defeated the Uchiha genius boy in the Ninja Trial some time ago." Mito, who came from a prominent family, knew very well how important bloodline is in the world of ninjas. It represents an absolute advantage ahead of others from birth. It is very difficult for ordinary people to catch up with this advantage they have. Even the Third Hokage in front of him has the support of the Sarutobi clan behind him.
The Third Hokage nodded and said, "Not only that, in the mission a few days ago, he also assisted Hatake Sakumo and others to kill the rebel ninja Kuriyama Shinzo, and performed very well."
"Haha, it seems that you like this little guy very much, so you let Jiraiya become his teacher?" Mito said with a smile.
"Well, it's not an exaggeration to call him a genius." The Third Hokage is a calm person, and he rarely makes such an evaluation of a ninja or a genius boy. This shows how much he values Minato.
"Even if you like him so much, you still let him carry out such a dangerous mission to kill the rebel ninja. Your current style is more similar to Tobirama," Mito said.
"No matter how talented a genius is, if he is placed in a safe environment, he will never grow up and be able to stand on his own. This is what the Second Hokage taught me."
"Now I begin to understand why Hashirama and Tobirama chose you as their apprentice." Mito smiled. There were countless genius boys in the Senju clan, but those two chose this little guy from the Sarutobi clan. Now it seems that it is true. The three disciples he trained are now able to stand on their own. Now, he has begun to train the next generation.
"The affairs of the village are entrusted to you, and the only thing I can do for the village now is to try my best to make Kushina grow up quickly." Mito said. She knew that she would not live long, but she did not feel sad at all. Because their will is indeed passed on to the next generation, or even more distant descendants.
"Thank you!" The Third Hokage bowed deeply and left.
Kushina returned home and sat in front of the mirror for the first time in her life to look at herself. She twisted her fingers around a few strands of her own red hair. The red hair that she used to hate so much is not so disgusting now. Tomorrow is the time she and Minato agreed to meet, and Kushina is full of expectations.
"Lady Kushina, it's late at night, go to bed quickly." At this time, the servant outside the door pushed the door in and said.
Kushina immediately stood up from the dressing table, then smiled at the attendant and said, "Well, I see, thank you."
This change in her made the attendant stunned for a moment. In the past, Kushina rarely communicated with others, let alone smiled at anyone. She immediately felt a little strange and left Kushina's room.
"Well, tomorrow is the weekend, students should have a good rest, see you next week." Shirota sensei put away the textbooks and walked out of the classroom. The quiet room suddenly became noisy, and students walked out in groups of three or two.
Since the last vacation, Mikoto's appearance has become a little strange. She always hurriedly said goodbye to Minato and Kushina, and then hurried back home. Kushina asked her about the situation, but Mikoto did not give her a definite answer, just said that she wanted to practice. When did Mikoto become a practice maniac?
After that Minato did what he did before to trick the Anbu and take Kushina. But this time, it was not to deceive the Anbu, but Kushina herself. Swish! The back wall of the ninja school, the two jumped out again, and then Minato and Kushina quickly shuttled through several streets. What they saw was the streets of Konoha where people were still bustling under the dim sunlight.
"Captain, is it okay to let this kid wander around with the target?" An Anbu asked in the dark. Although they had received the news that Minato had become a new bodyguard, they still found it hard to believe. After all, Minato looked too young.
"Don't question the Hokage's orders." Another leader-like person just said, and the former said nothing more. Following orders is the most important thing for an Anbu.
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