章 350: Chapter 42
It was fortunate that Kushina had already graduated from the academy and knew what boys and girls do to have children, even if only in theory; otherwise, emotional trauma would have been guaranteed. I had a feeling that our subsequent meetings would be filled with unforgettable awkwardness on both sides. Sighing, I looked at the older Uzumaki, clearly unsure of what to say in such a situation, despite all her experience. It seemed that I would have to take the heat.
— Sorry, kiddo, that's not how we wanted you to find out about our relationship, — I ruffled the embarrassed clone's hair.
— I'm not a kiddo, — she retorted, but upon meeting my teasing gaze, she blushed and turned her flushed face away, — ...relationship?
— Well, due to the rather strained relations between Uzushio and the authorities of Konoha, and to avoid influencing you, Mito-chan is very limited in her choice of potential partners, — I answered carefully, trying to be as truthful as possible, — essentially, the list starts and ends with me.
— So, you... will get married? — the clone asked hesitantly.
— No-no, even though there is a strong mutual affection between us, we're just helping each other relieve stress, — I said nervously, glancing at Mito, who was frozen like a statue, silently pleading for help.
Unfortunately, the little minx, who had regained some of her composure, merely smirked slightly in response, enjoying my discomfort.
— Making love isn't only for having children, — I explained to the girl's puzzled look, — but also for pleasure, and to improve one's well-being, which is what we were actually doing. When you grow up a few years, you'll understand it all yourself.
With that, I ended the awkward conversation and sighed in relief, turning to Mito.
— Actually, I came here on business, not just to visit you—I'll be leaving the village in a couple of days.
— Where to? — she asked, somewhat surprised, accustomed to my constant presence at the hospital.
— I applied to join the escort for the Chunin Exam participants, and Shenesu-san got me in as a representative of the clan, — I explained to the red-haired beauty.
— Be careful there—the Sunagakure shinobi will surely try to provoke you, despite the signed peace treaty—the memories of the recently lost war will still be too fresh, — warned Uzumaki.
As if I didn't know that! Not only had Saya warned me about it, but also our elders, Uncle, Setsura, most of the senior clan members, and even some familiar veterans from our allies, as soon as more people found out.
The speed at which rumors spread among shinobi is sometimes astonishing. However, with no way to check the news on the dumbbox or listen on the radio, rumors are almost the only way to stay informed about current events.
— It's nothing major—I don't think Suna will do anything serious, — I nodded understandingly in response.
We all kept silent about the much greater danger faced not by the escorts, but by the actual participants of the exam, mindful of the eavesdropping clone.
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