Chapter 109: Please
Sighing, Kiba planned to leave, go
to the village to buy some supplies, and then return to make up for his daily
training.
At this moment, he suddenly heard
voices coming from his right side, as if someone was talking.
Kiba was taken aback for a moment,
then turned his head to look around. He was currently on a small road between
the gathering place and the village. About ten minutes further ahead was the
village.
There were woods on both sides,
and the sound came from the other end of the woods.
Strange, this place is usually deserted. Why would
there be people? Let's take a look.
Kiba's curiosity was piqued, and
he jumped into the woods softly.
Walking cautiously, he quickly
stopped and hid behind a thick branch and leaves, peeking forward.
In front of him was an open space
where four people were standing and talking.
Kiba took a closer look and
recognized Jiraiya, Tsunade, Orochimaru, and another person with beautiful red
hair—his teacher, Kushina Uzumaki.
Kushina and the Sannin...
Kiba was slightly puzzled.
While Kiba was pondering,
Orochimaru said, "Since there's nothing more for me to do here, I'll take
my leave."
Although there was no expression
on Orochimaru's face, Kiba could vaguely sense disappointment and helplessness
from him.
What happened? Orochimaru doesn't look very happy.
After Orochimaru finished
speaking, he exploded into a cloud of white mist and disappeared from the open
space, leaving only Jiraiya and Tsunade with Kushina.
After Orochimaru left, Jiraiya
looked at Kushina and said, "May I be Hirohiko's training partner?"
Pointing at himself as he spoke.
"Yes, Jiraiya sama,"
Kushina nodded, though a bit of anxiety flickered in her eyes.
"This..." Jiraiya
frowned slightly, looking embarrassed. "You still have a lot to teach.
Kiba wants to learn medical ninjutsu, so it's reasonable to ask Tsunade. But
for Hirohiko, you can be his training opponent, right?"
Jiraiya looked at the lover of his
favorite disciple, who had grown up before him, full of doubts.
He was very clear about Kushina's
strength. If Hirohiko needed an opponent, Kushina could easily fulfill that
role, and he would improve quickly. There was no need to ask Jiraiya himself.
"Jiraiya sama, you're right.
I can indeed be his training opponent, training his ninjutsu and taijutsu.
However, I lack experience in real life-and-death combat. In ninjutsu and
taijutsu usage, I'm more accustomed to practice scenarios. If Hirohiko encounters
a real fight, this kind of training might do him more harm than good.
Therefore, I beg you, during these days, become Hirohiko's training
opponent!" A strand of long red hair fell from her ear as Kushina Uzumaki
bowed deeply, begging Jiraiya.
At that moment, Jiraiya was
shocked, and even Tsunade beside him changed her expression. Kiba, who was
hidden nearby, almost fell from the tree.
That fearless Kushina, who dared to steal things
from the Third Hokage... She actually bowed her head and begged someone else
for Hirohiko?
Not only Kiba, but even Jiraiya
and Tsunade were shocked.
They had watched Kushina grow up,
belonging to the same generation as Minato. They knew her character
well—strong, kind, and stubborn. But the Kushina they knew would never beg
anyone so humbly, not even Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, or the Third Hokage.
Seeing Kushina's appearance,
Tsunade looked at Jiraiya with a forced smile: "Zi, come on, also..."
Her tone was firm.
It was obvious that even if he
didn't agree, Tsunade would make him with her fists.
The Senju Clan and the Uzumaki
Clan were distant relatives with a close relationship. The Uzumaki Clan's
symbol even appeared on Konoha's ninja uniforms. Now, Tsunade was the only
member left of the Senju Clan, and the Uzumaki Clan had been wiped out. The few
surviving members were scattered, and the only one they could find was Kushina.
Tsunade's grandmother was also from the Uzumaki Clan, making Kushina feel like
her only remaining relative. Naturally, Tsunade was very close and caring
toward Kushina. Seeing her bowing and begging Jiraiya, Tsunade couldn't stand
by.
Jiraiya seemed to be in a daze and
didn't hear her at first, but he quickly reacted. Tsunade's body was already
exuding a faint murderous aura.
When the murderous aura emanated,
Jiraiya's head cleared immediately. He knew Tsunade wouldn't kill him, but if
he didn't react, he'd probably end up in Konoha Hospital.
He was only shocked by Kushina's
actions. He didn't disapprove in his heart. He liked Hirohiko and wanted to
help, even if he didn't become his master.
"Kushina, raise your head
quickly. I promise you, what are you doing? I'll train Hirohiko tomorrow,"
Jiraiya hurriedly said.
Hearing Jiraiya agree, Kushina
raised her head with a smile on her face and a bit of girlish naughtiness.
Jiraiya's mouth twitched. He
suddenly felt as if he had been tricked by Kushina. Then he shook his head
helplessly.
Minato marrying a wife like Kushina... is it
happiness or misfortune...
"Tsunade sama, then Kiba is
begging you too," Kushina said to Tsunade, but her tone was intimate,
unlike her tone with Jiraiya.
Tsunade looked at Kushina with a
warm smile and said, "Don't worry."
"Then, Hirohiko will ask Mr.
Jiraiya," Kushina grinned and said.
Jiraiya shook his head helplessly,
convinced he had been tricked by this girl.
Mistake, ever since she was rescued by Minato, she
has become cheerful and mischievous.
And it seems I'm always the one being tricked.
Jiraiya smiled wryly.
And the corner of Kiba's mouth,
hidden on the branch, also twitched.
At that moment, I was truly moved... It turns out
this was all calculated. She deliberately lowered her posture to ask for
help...
Thinking about it, Kiba let out a
breath.
I was also deceived... Kushina, you're so scary...
"Tomorrow morning at eight
o'clock, right? I know, Tsunade and I will come over," Jiraiya said, and
then, with a seal, his whole body exploded into white mist and disappeared.
"Then, goodbye,
Kushina," Tsunade also made a seal with a smile, and it exploded into a
white mist and disappeared.
Kushina smiled and watched the
white mist disappear, and the smile on her face slightly faded.
She gazed at the spot where
Jiraiya and Tsunade left, looking a bit lost.
After a while, she let out a
breath.
Giving Hirohiko to Jiraiya-sensei, Yukina to Minato,
Kiba to Tsunade-sama—they will become stronger, and I can rest assured.
But... why...
Kushina lowered her head slightly,
then took a deep breath, showed a smile, stretched her waist, and left the open
space.
Kiba, who was on a branch several
trees away, frowned slightly.
It turns out we're being handed over to more
powerful ninjas for training... But, I always feel that something is off with
Kushina...