Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 321 Because She Is a Mother
Kushina could also keenly perceive this. Not to mention that Kushina inherited the most perfect Uzumaki clan bloodline and was once the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, just as a mother, Kushina could clearly sense the state of mind of her own child.

Kushina could clearly sense how much Naruto missed her.

But what is the same is Menma's alienation and estrangement.

Kushina could also see it clearly.

It's less than ten steps away.

It seems like it is so far away, as if it is within reach and yet so far away.

So far that they almost couldn't see each other.

Kushina raised her eyes slightly and looked at Menma who was not far away. There was a hint of sadness and guilt in her beautiful eyes.

Both the husband and wife left a trace of chakra in the bodies of their two children. Although it is impossible to know 100% of the information about the outside world, because there is not much chakra left and it cannot be easily consumed, some information can still be obtained.

Originally, I just wanted to watch the two children's childhood growing up together from time to time, and then show up and see them for the last time after they grow up, preferably when they have their other half.

Kushina was still looking forward to seeing her daughter-in-law.

however.

Everything was beyond the imagination of Minato and Kushina.

The two brothers were separated, and one of them was isolated and excluded by the entire ninja village because of his identity as a demon fox. How could Kushina accept this?

Don't be fooled by the fact that in the original work, Kushina didn't seem to say much about Naruto's childhood experiences. But that was based on the premise that Naruto did not leave Konoha. Naruto finally gained the recognition of the village with his own will and efforts. It was Naruto himself who was willing to stay, so Kushina as a mother certainly wouldn't say anything to spoil the mood.

But what about this life?

Menma's childhood experiences.

And that decisive defection.

It would make Kushina feel heartbroken.

He is also his child, and he inherited his hair color, although his face is more similar to Minato.

How could Kushina not feel angry?
It can be said that Minato may have chosen to remain silent because of his status as Hokage, but Kushina's heart was filled with anger towards Sarutobi Hiruzen!

Even for Jiraiya.

Kushina was also very dissatisfied in her heart.

That was her husband's mentor, whom she regarded as a father figure, but she did not fulfill her duties and obligations.

It also brought the two brothers to the point of fighting each other for life and death.

How could Kushina possibly accept that?

Those were the children she had carried for ten months and given birth to with great difficulty.

Now, even at such a close distance, Kushina felt that Menma was very far away from her.

Kushina felt as if her heart was about to break.

"Menma..."

The words that Kushina called out softly.

This also instantly woke Naruto, who was still immersed in his mother's warm embrace, and he subconsciously immediately distanced himself from her.

He subconsciously turned his gaze to look at the calm Menma not far away. At this moment, a special emotion emerged in Naruto's heart.

Although she doesn't have a mind as sensitive as Kushina.

But Naruto could also sense that between the three of them, mother and her two children, in a not-so-far distance, there seemed to be a huge wall separating them.

"Mother."

Menma seemed to be unaware of anything, as if he was an elder brother who gave way to his younger brother to reunite with his mother. Only when his mother called him did he open his legs and walk lightly to Kushina.

He still had a calm expression on his face and spoke softly.

It made Kushina's heart twitch again.

Although he had clearly walked to the position in front of her, Kushina didn't seem to be getting closer at all. Instead, she became more distant and colder.

Especially the word "mother"

That was definitely not a name Kushina wanted to hear.

What she wanted was to be called "Mom" like Naruto.
But when the words came to her lips, Kushina couldn't say them no matter what. She felt that she had no right to make demands on her own child.

She deserves the face.

The right hand was gently raised, with faintly trembling fingers, as if wanting to touch the numb face, but in the end Kushina put it down.

Especially at this time.

On the contrary, Kushina wanted to see Menma blame her, reprimand her, or even show an expression of great resentment.

Because of that, Kushina would feel that Menma still had her in his heart and still cared about her as a mother.

He just looks so calm and indifferent.

This will make Kushina feel infinite sadness in her heart, and she will feel like she has lost this child forever.

That kind of pain, that kind of palpitations.

It would make Kushina lose all the courage to speak.

She didn't know what she should say or do.

Everything seems so cold, without any warmth at all.

To be honest, if she hadn't seen that Menma was about to kill Naruto (that's what Kushina saw), she wouldn't have shown up at this time, because she hadn't figured out how she should face her child.

Any words between the mother and son seemed to become pale and powerless.

Naruto seemed to be able to see through the strange relationship beneath the seemingly ordinary appearance, after looking left and right.

Just as he was about to say something.

"Is mother worried about Naruto? Don't worry, mother. I have promised father that I will never kill Naruto no matter what. Although there is not much emotion involved, he is still my brother after all. Even for this blood relationship, for father and mother, I will not kill Naruto again. I just want him to be honest. I will only imprison Naruto until the moment I succeed or I fail and die, then Naruto will be free again."

Menma let out a breath and spoke first.

Those were just plain words.

When she heard the first half, Kushina's beautiful eyes lit up. To be honest, what she least wanted to see was the two brothers killing each other. That was the most painful thing for Kushina. In this world, Kushina cared the most, or should even be said to only care about the two brothers Menma and Naruto.

As the wife of the Hokage and a ninja of Konoha, she had already fulfilled her duties and obligations. Now she just wanted to be a mother and watch her children grow up. How is the village? How is the world?
What does it have to do with her?
Kushina is not a person like Minato.

But Menma's words, which were devoid of any emotion, and the half sentence he said afterwards, made Kushina's eyes dim again.

Why did this child say such heartbreaking words?

"Menma, I..."

Kushina opened her mouth, wanting to say something.

"You don't have to say anything, mother. Just like I told father before, neither you nor he did anything wrong. You just did what you should do. There is no question of who owes whom. I will keep an eye on this silly boy. I can promise you that."

Menma looked directly at Kushina with a steady expression and spoke in a very serious tone.

This is the only way for Menma to repay his parents for their kindness in giving him life. Since his parents don't want to see killing among their children, he must try his best to satisfy them.

Even if there are many difficulties, we must achieve it.

But as Menma said, this is not a question of who owes whom, it's just that Menma wants to do this.

This is the only option Menma can choose that can make him feel at ease.

Follow your heart.

This is Menma’s first principle in dealing with people.

"What? You don't plan to kill me? Huh? Why do you want to imprison me? This? You?"

Naruto, who was sitting on the side, just woke up as if from a dream. He widened his eyes, stared at Menma, and shouted loudly after realizing it belatedly.

"Kill you? Do you have any reason to be killed? Do you really think I am the kind of person who is completely blinded by hatred and will kill anyone who stands in my way? Naruto, I am right to say that you are stupid."

Menma glanced at Naruto and said in a calm tone.

"In that case, why do you have to resort to such cruel means? Menma, I think everything is still possible..."

"If you still want to talk about mutual understanding between people and that all problems can be resolved through negotiation, then shut up, Naruto. I won't try to make you agree with my approach, but don't say any more nonsense. I'm sparing your life only for the sake of your father and mother. I have no feelings for you. I hope you understand this, brother? That's just a ridiculous phrase. The only thing you can do is to subdue me with strength, with the determination to kill me. But now you've failed, so just play the role that a loser should have."

Menma waved his hand, and his tone became even colder at this moment.

This can be considered as Menma's final kindness, and it can also be considered as a clear explanation to my childhood self in the previous life.

After all, he is an anime protagonist that I have liked.

It doesn't matter whether others approve of this approach or not, as long as you can feel at ease with it.

You can neither kill him nor let him go.

After eliminating all other possibilities, the remaining answer is the only correct one.

Facing Menma's still extremely cold eyes.

Naruto's heart couldn't help but twitch slightly.

Kushina on the side sighed secretly in her heart subconsciously, but compared to the beginning, Kushina's tense nerves had relaxed a little. At least the worst situation would not happen, right?
Kushina could only comfort herself in this way.

"Menma, there's nothing to talk about in the past. No matter how you look at it or how you do it, I won't say anything more. You have the freedom to choose your own future. As long as everything you do now is what you really want to do and you won't regret it, that's enough."

Kushina said as she looked at Menma with a gentle look.

"Mom, this..."

When Naruto heard Kushina speak, he subconsciously thought that Kushina would join him in persuading Menma, but the more he listened, the more he felt something was wrong.

Do what you want to do and won't regret it?

Isn't this right?

Mom, shouldn't you persuade Menma to stop and return to the village?
Naruto looked at Menma and Kushina with an expression that seemed like he couldn't understand, his mouth opened subconsciously.

"Naruto, everyone has the right to make their own choices. No one can force anyone, even me as a mother. Not to mention that I have never fulfilled my duties as a mother. The same is true for you and your brother Menma. My only request is that you do not regret the choice you made today."

Kushina shook her head slightly, interrupting Naruto's words and said with a very serious expression.

She is all dead.

I don't want to bother with anything irrelevant anymore.

She was only concerned about her two children who were only 13 years old. Now, Naruto seemed a little childish.

Of course, at this age, Naruto is already very outstanding.

But Kushina still couldn't let go.

Only Menma seems to be on a path of no return.

But for some reason, Kushina felt that her son, the eldest son who was born just a little earlier than Naruto, was inexplicably mature and reliable, if she had to make a choice.

On the contrary, Kushina will definitely support Menma.

At least from the current point of view, everything Menma has done is very methodical and is on the right track, right?
What Kushina needs to judge now is whether her eldest son is also the kind of person who acts on emotion and makes judgments based solely on his emotions.

If that's the case, there's nothing that can really be done.

Kushina also wanted to try a little to persuade her child to turn back.

This is the only obligation that Kushina feels she can fulfill as a mother.

When Menma heard Kushina's words, he was subconsciously stunned. The impression left by the original book was too deep.

It was so profound that Menma thought that neither Minato nor Kushina would blame themselves at most. In their hearts, they would still be a little more inclined towards Konoha. Not to mention that Minato was the Hokage, when Kushina came to Konoha as a child, it seemed that her dream was to become Hokage.

There was also the later meeting between the couple and Naruto.

All of these have exacerbated Menma's "prejudice".

But now it seems that, leaving Minato aside, Kushina doesn't seem to be what he imagined.

"Menma, I don't have any other identity now. I am just your mother. So, Menma, can you tell your mother what you really think?"

Kushina seemed to have made up her mind.

Take firm steps forward.

When he arrived in front of Menma.

The right hand that was stretched out afterwards, while gently stroking Menma's cheek, also had a gentle smile on his face, and whispered softly in Menma's ear.

(End of this chapter)