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Kushina's Perspective
It was meant to be a day of joy and celebration, the birth of our son, Naruto.
Yet here I lie, amidst the ruins of what should have been a happy occasion, grappling with the reality of my imminent demise.
The pain is unbearable, both physical and emotional. I can feel the life draining from me with each passing moment, my body growing colder as I struggle to hold on.
I know I don't have much time left. The wounds are severe, the loss of blood and chakra too great to recover from.
But amidst the despair, a glimmer of hope flickers within me. I remember the ancient kinjutsu passed down through generations of Uzumaki, whispered secrets of power and sacrifice.
My legacy, now my final chance to leave something behind for Naruto.With trembling hands,
I draw upon the last reserves of my strength. The seal on Naruto's belly, the Eight Trigrams Seal, it pulses faintly beneath my touch.
This is my last gift to him, a transfer of everything I am. Through the kinjutsu, I weave my knowledge of Uzumaki seals into his being, imprinting the intricate patterns deep within his consciousness.
Every scroll I've ever studied, every technique I've mastered—it all flows from me to him in a rush of energy and love.
The pain intensifies, but I push through, focusing solely on the task at hand.
My remaining chakra surges forth, mingling with Naruto's own, blending our essences together in a bond that transcends life itself.
This is my legacy, our legacy—the strength of the Uzumaki clan passed down through the generations, now entrusted to my son.
As the kinjutsu completes its work, I feel a sense of peace wash over me. I have done all I can.
Naruto will be strong, stronger than anyone could imagine. With a final sigh, I close my eyes, ready to embrace whatever comes next.
Minato's Perspective
Confusion and grief grip my heart as I watch Kushina struggle against the inevitable. Her strength, always a beacon of light in my life, now flickers dangerously in the face of death.
"Kushina," I plead, my voice barely a whisper amidst the chaos surrounding us. "Stay with me."But her eyes, once so full of fire and determination, now hold only a quiet resignation. Is this how it ends? My beloved wife, the mother of our child, slipping away from me? I can't accept it, not like this.
Desperation fuels my thoughts as I search for a way to save her. The Shinigami's claim on my soul looms large, a reminder of the price I paid to protect our village, our son. Yet, what if there is a way? What if I can still do something to ensure Kushina's spirit endures?
A flash of insight strikes me—a daring, reckless plan born from love and desperation.
Without hesitation, I channel my remaining strength into a decisive act. With swift precision, I sever Kushina's soul, directing it into a separate compartment within Naruto's Eight Trigrams Seal.
. For a fleeting moment, I feel her presence, her warmth, intertwined with mine before it fades into the seal's protective embrace.As the last remnants of my energy dissipate, I collapse beside Kushina, weary but hopeful. "Hold on, Kushina," I whisper, my voice rough with emotion. "We'll be together again, I promise."And in the quiet aftermath, as the village begins to rebuild and our son sleeps peacefully nearby, I cling to that promise.
For in Naruto, our legacy lives on—a testament to the strength of love and sacrifice that binds us all together.
He was an idiot 🙄