Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

Chiyu also confirmed this at the ninja tool shop; indeed, the ninja sword contained chakra metal, but not in large quantities.

However, it is still a good weapon, better than the katana that Chiyu is currently using.

The katana that Qianyu exchanged for 10 Witness Points had a jagged blade.

Because of the nicks and scratches that appeared during the battle, Chiyu had to sharpen the blade many times, which is why the blade is uneven.

With this ninja sword, Chiba's katana can be retired.

Qianyu stood up and looked around her house.

Since getting the house, Chiyu has barely stayed there for more than a few days.

Chiba originally planned to stay here for one night before leaving Konoha for the battlefield, but she decided to give up when she saw the dust on the bed.

Chiba left the room and headed to Mito Uzumaki's mansion, intending to inform Kushina Uzumaki about his upcoming trip to the battlefield.

When Chiba arrived at Mito Uzumaki's mansion, it was Kushina Uzumaki who opened the door.

Chiba exclaimed in surprise, "Kushina, you're awake!"

Kushina Uzumaki thought of the kiss from before, her cheeks flushed, and she lowered her head shyly, letting out a soft "Mmm".

Chiba said to Kushina Uzumaki, "Kushina, I'm about to go to the Land of Hot Springs with Orochimaru for a long mission, and we'll probably be staying there for quite some time."

"what?"

Kushina Uzumaki suddenly turned to look at Chiba, her expression somewhat disappointed.

Chiyu reached out and ruffled Kushina Uzumaki's hair, smiling as she said, "Although I may be staying in the Land of Hot Springs for a long time, I will find a way to go back to Konoha to see you."

Kushina Uzumaki pouted. She had seen Chiyu several days ago. Despite what had happened, Kushina Uzumaki washed up and changed into a pretty dress as soon as she woke up, looking forward to Chiyu coming to see her later.

Even if we don't go anywhere, it would be nice to just find a place to sit and chat with Qianyu.

I didn't expect Qianyu to leave so soon.

Looking at Kushina's expression, Chiba said indulgently, "We're leaving tomorrow morning, so we still have some time. Would you like to go sightseeing?"

Kushina Uzumaki instantly perked up and nodded her little head vigorously: "Okay, let's go right away!"

After greeting Mito Uzumaki, Kushina Uzumaki and Chiba wandered around Konoha together.

As they strolled along, the two arrived at the forest of Konoha. Neither Chiba nor Shina spoke, enjoying this moment of tranquility and happiness.

It wasn't until it was completely dark that Chiba escorted Kushina Uzumaki home.

At the entrance of Mito Uzumaki's residence, Chiba instructed, "Kushina, things haven't been peaceful in Konoha these past few days. Stay with Lady Mito for now and don't leave. Also, if anything happens, ring that bell, and I'll do my best to come immediately..."

Chiyu explained a lot, and Kushina Uzumaki just looked at Chiyu's face and listened quietly.

After giving her instructions, Kushina Uzumaki suddenly grasped Chiba's right hand.

Chiba's right hand was wrapped in bandages, and Kushina Uzumaki stared intently at the bandages on Chiba's right hand.

Qianyu smiled and said, "It's just a minor injury. It'll heal on its own in a couple of days. No need to worry."

Kushina Uzumaki looked intently into Chiyu's eyes with a serious expression and said, "Chiyu, I will try my best too! I will train hard and won't be a burden to you anymore!"

Chiyu gently embraced Kushina Uzumaki and whispered, "You have never been a burden to me. You are my pride and the direction I strive for."

Chapter 48 A Small Showdown with Orochimaru

After separating from Kushina Uzumaki, Chiba returned to Orochimaru's base.

Orochimaru was also tidying up the things in the base.

Seeing Chiyu return, Orochimaru put down what he was holding, a slight smile playing on his lips as he asked, seemingly teasingly, "Aren't you going to spend a little more time with Kushina?"

Qianyu blushed slightly: "Konoha hasn't been very safe lately, so I sent her home early."

Orochimaru continued packing his things, then casually asked, "Really? Have you made a decision yet?"

Qianyu asked in confusion, "A decision?"

Orochimaru replied, "I guess you already know why Kushina came to Konoha. You don't have any other friends, and you're working so hard to become stronger, I think most of the reason is for Kushina, right?"

Konoha wants Kushina to become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Judging from your attitude towards Mito-sama, I think you are very resistant to this decision. After all, I am also your teacher, and I can guess what you are thinking.

Then you will have to make a choice: whether to let Kushina become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, or to find a way to prevent Kushina from becoming the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

You have to make this decision sooner rather than later. Lady Mito's health is deteriorating day by day. Once it's too late, even if you resist, it won't change anything.

Chiyu stared at Orochimaru in silence for a long time.

Orochimaru seemed oblivious to Chiba's gaze and continued packing.

After a long while, Chiyu finally spoke up and asked, "Orochimaru-sensei, I don't understand. You know that I will leave Konoha, which I consider a prison, sooner or later. Why do you still train me so diligently?"

"Even on the day I leave Konoha, Orochimaru-sensei, you and I might become enemies."

Orochimaru looked at Chiyu and chuckled, "Chiyu, I thought you would understand me."

Qianyu's breath hitched.

Indeed, he knew Orochimaru's future trajectory.

However, even Chiba couldn't understand Orochimaru now. Logically speaking, given how hard Orochimaru was working to devise strategies for Konoha, Chiba believed that Orochimaru should be loyal to Konoha.

Orochimaru looked at Chiba with his snake-like eyes and said, "To me, things like the Will of Fire are not important; they are things I can discard at any time."

Because in my view, these things would restrict me and prevent me from doing certain things freely.

Life is too short to be timid and hesitant because of these things; it's a waste of your time.

But this isn't something you can just throw away. Neither you nor I need an identity to survive in this ninja world, do we?

Chiyu asked, "So... Orochimaru-sensei, will you help me?"

Orochimaru shook his head: "I can tell you clearly that if it's just as master and disciple, no, but if you can offer me something that will tempt me, then we can cooperate as partners."

Chiyu smiled and said, "Orochimaru-sensei, I can tell you clearly that I have already made my decision and have also thought of a way. I also hope that in the future, I can cooperate with Orochimaru-sensei as collaborators."

Orochimaru smiled and said, "Then I look forward to that day. However, Kushina is very important to Konoha as the second Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. I'm curious what method you have in mind?"

Chiyu's eyes gleamed: "Lady Mito is still alive. Kushina is just a candidate for a backup vessel. Konoha is interested in Kushina because of her special physique from the Uzumaki clan. Sometimes, having an extra backup vessel from the Uzumaki clan is a good thing, isn't it?"

Orochimaru said in surprise, "Oh? It seems you have found the lost members of the Uzumaki clan."

Qianyu shook her head and said, "No, I haven't found it yet, but I have clues. I believe that if I look carefully, I will definitely be able to find it."

Orochimaru suddenly asked, "What if we can't find it?"

After pondering for a moment, Qianyu replied with a serious expression, "That depends on my strength at that time."

Orochimaru looked at Chiyu, his smile completely uncontrollable: "You're really ruthless, Chiyu."

Qian Yu said in a deep voice, "However, I believe that moment will not come so soon. I still have time. Right now, I just need to improve my strength. As for the future, we will naturally know how things will develop in the future. And when that time comes, I will definitely think of more solutions."

Orochimaru agreed, "That's true. The more your strength increases, the more choices you will have."

Chiyu, you are very smart, and your strength is getting stronger and stronger. The memories of those three Cloud Ninja have been analyzed. Two are Special Jonin and one is a Jonin. As for the three ninjas disguised as pirates, they were spies sent by Kirigakure to investigate the Land of Fire, and they have confessed.

With such achievements, barring any unforeseen circumstances, you'll be a Chunin starting tomorrow. If it weren't for the fact that it's not wartime yet, you might already be a Special Jonin or a Jonin.

Chiba was not surprised that she had become a Chunin.

He planned to capture the three Hidden Mist Village spies alive and bring back the heads of the three Hidden Cloud Village ninjas in order to get promoted.

"Alright, get some rest tonight. Once we're on the battlefield in the Land of Hot Springs, there won't be any time to rest properly."

"Yes, Orochimaru-sensei."

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Chiba bid farewell to Orochimaru and returned to her room.

Lying on the bed, Chiba recalled her conversation with Orochimaru.

His conversation with Orochimaru was already a small showdown.

Chiba is now certain that Orochimaru is about to begin researching immortality techniques by any means necessary.

In that case, Chiba would have even less to worry about Orochimaru.

It's fair to say that he and Orochimaru are now in cahoots.

The next day.

Before dawn, Chiba and Orochimaru went to see Hiruzen Sarutobi, who, as expected, bestowed upon Chiba the title of Chunin.

After giving Orochimaru a few instructions, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru headed towards the gates of Konoha to leave the Land of Fire and head to the Land of Hot Springs.

At the gates of Konoha, Chiba met someone he had expected yet was also surprised by.

Uzumaki Kushina.

Chiyu walked up to Kushina Uzumaki and rubbed her cheeks, which were slightly red from the cold of the early morning.

"Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

"I can't sleep because I think about how long you'll be going to the Land of Rivers, and I wanted to come and see you off."

"Don't worry about me, and I will write a letter and have my snake bring it to you. When you miss me, you can also have the snake that comes to you bring the letter to me."

Kushina Uzumaki held up her pinky finger: "Then it's a deal!"

Chiyu hooked her little finger around Kushina's: "Ah, it's a promise!"

After bidding farewell to Kushina Uzumaki, Chiba and Orochimaru embarked on their journey to the battlefield of the Land of Hot Springs.

Chapter 49 Analysis of the Situation

Chiba followed Orochimaru to the Land of Hot Springs.

After several days of arduous travel, Chiba and Orochimaru finally arrived at the Konoha ninja's encampment in the Land of Hot Springs.

The Konoha ninja's encampment is located on the border between the Land of Hot Water and the Land of Fire.

Tents stood in rows, and several ninjas were patrolling.