Kapitel 396: Chapter 396: Kushina's Sense of Crisis, Leaving Konoha
Kurama: "..."
I don't even want to comment on you!!
In the sealed space, Kurama yawned.
Takuya was strong; that much was clear. Just how strong, though, Kurama wasn't entirely sure.
But was the Third Kazekage really that impressive?
Getting killed wasn't such a surprising feat! Look at you, smiling until your eyes turn into little crescents. Really, not even an ounce of self-respect.
Kurama felt a twinge of pity for his host.
She was such a good girl, how could she fall for an Uchiha brat?
Sure, Takuya didn't have the Uchiha name, but he did have the bloodline. Once those Sharingan activated, it was terrifying.
Ever since he foolishly crossed the with Snowy, Kurama had kept a low profile.
More importantly, it was because of fear.
From two years ago, Kurama had felt Takuya's aura becoming more and more like that of the man who had once forcefully controlled him.
"It's such a pity that I can't leave the village. Wouldn't it be great if I could fight alongside Takuya?"
Suddenly, Kushina's smile faded, and she sighed:
"Mikoto can fight alongside Takuya on the battlefield, but I have to stay here in the village."
There's nothing I can do about that. I don't have the authority to let you out.
If Tsunade were to become the Fourth Hokage, she could certainly allow Kushina to leave the village.
But Tsunade wasn't.
Currently, she was just acting as an interim Hokage, and there was still a long way to go before she officially became the Fourth.
At such a critical time, Tsunade didn't want anything to jeopardize her position.
Though Kushina was already plenty strong.
Tsunade didn't want to give people reasons to criticize her, in case someone used it as an excuse to come at her day in and day out.
As it stood, unless there was a significant upheaval that forced Konoha's hand, the higher-ups would never allow Kushina to leave the village.
As for such an upheaval... would it ever happen?
"Damn it, who is this Pakura?"
"She's a very pretty woman, with an amazing figure, dresses provocatively, and she's strong too. I'd say she'll probably reach Kage-level in a few years," Tsunade replied with a mischievous glint in her eyes, intentionally trying to provoke Kushina.
Tsunade even went so far as to grab Pakura's profile from the desk and hand it to Kushina.
Looking at Pakura's profile, Kushina pouted unhappily:
"Why would Takuya bring someone like her along? Isn't Mikoto's and my strength enough?"
Kushina started to feel a sense of crisis.
The more upset Kushina became, the more Tsunade wanted to laugh.
She used to think that Kushina didn't care about this kind of thing. After all, Takuya was close to both Mikoto and her.
But Kushina always acted carefree, as if it didn't bother her.
Now it seemed that she wasn't indifferent—she just knew how to choose her battles.
With Pakura's arrival, Kushina couldn't contain herself.
Why am I the only one who can't leave the village?
Throwing the scroll onto the desk in frustration, Kushina stormed out, leaving Tsunade blinking and muttering to herself:
"Did that girl really get mad?"
Oh well, no point worrying about that.
Tsunade sped up her meal. She had too many things to handle and didn't have the time or energy to worry about Kushina.
Leaving the Hokage office building, Kushina wandered into the park and plopped down on a bench, frustrated.
"Kurama, I miss Takuya."
Usually, Kushina could hang out with Mikoto, chat, have meals, go shopping.
But now that Mikoto was at the frontlines, and Tsunade was so busy, Kushina was alone again. It felt just like when she had first arrived in Konoha.
Always alone.
"If you miss him, go find him. You humans are so strange, always making up weird rules to restrain yourselves."
You're asking me about this?
Kurama squinted, looking at Kushina with disdain:
"You used to be a powerless little girl, unable to resist. But now, with my help, you could wipe the floor with Konoha—why are you still following those ridiculous rules?"
What Hokage's Will of Fire, what restrictions for Jinchūriki to stay in the village—Kurama was tired of hearing about all of it.
Every time Takuya left, Kushina would vent to Kurama, share her worries.
Kurama felt less like a Tailed Beast and more like a counselor for a lovesick girl.
"Leave the village... to find Takuya?"
Kushina's heart skipped a beat—she was tempted.
Kurama was right. Right now, there was no one in Konoha who could stop her.
She had just been reluctant to put Tsunade or Takuya in a difficult position, so she obediently stayed in the village.
That had been fine until Pakura appeared, making Kushina feel insecure.
She didn't want that woman to get too close to Takuya. Whether Pakura was coerced or had no choice, Kushina didn't care.
My man—you stay away from him!
Or else.
Yawning, his long tails swaying, Kurama's eyes flashed with cunning as he began to suggest a plan to Kushina.
"Leave a Shadow Clone behind to take care of things, then slip out of Konoha unnoticed.
With my help, you'll get out successfully, and you can head straight to the border to find Takuya Yagami. Old, unreasonable rules should be broken."
"Go, Kushina. I'm sure you'll make things easier for Takuya on the battlefield."
Kurama kept pushing, not because he wanted to control Kushina or escape himself.
He was just tired of being cooped up in Konoha and wanted to see the outside world.
So why not coax Kushina into sneaking out to the border? Who knows, maybe they'd even run into Shukaku, that big idiot.
"But..."
Kushina almost agreed immediately:
"If I do that, Tsunade might be in trouble. She wants to become the Fourth Hokage; I don't want to make things harder for her."
"You idiot!!"
Kurama couldn't help but curse:
"You fool! If you go to the frontlines and help Konoha win, you'll be a hero, a big contributor to victory. Who would dare bring this up afterward? Besides, don't underestimate Tsunade."
"If she were so easily pulled down, would she dare to sit in the Hokage office in place of that old man, Hiruzen?"
"You're right."
Kushina smiled awkwardly, fiddling nervously with her fingers:
"So, should we go now?"
"Let's go!"
Kurama grinned, baring his sharp teeth:
"Leave a Shadow Clone. When it's dawn, let the clone go to the Hokage office and inform Tsunade that you've left. Trust her to handle things here. You just focus on finding Takuya."
"But I'm nervous..."
It was her first time doing something so rebellious, and Kushina, who had always been well-behaved, was feeling jittery.
Kurama: "..."
Enough! I can't stand this anymore.
Off you go!
Kurama forcefully took control of Kushina's body, forming the seals to create a Shadow Clone. After instructing the clone, Kurama made Kushina leave immediately, not even bothering to pack.
"..."
The Shadow Clone watched as the real Kushina, under Kurama's control, hurried towards Konoha's main gate, scratching its head in frustration.
You two have your fun, but why do I have to face Tsunade's wrath?
Is this really the best idea?
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