Naruto: By lying low and hiding, he eventually became the leader of the Legendary Sannin.

That makes sense. In a world where ordinary people can't even afford basic necessities, how could there be much entertainment?

However, the shop that Kagura found boring was completely different in Kushina's eyes.

For a young girl who has lived through years of war and watched her homeland and people perish one by one.

Everything in Konoha was something she had never imagined before; at this moment, she felt the beauty of peace for the first time.

Although she had been in Konoha Village for almost a month, this was indeed the first time she had truly witnessed the village's prosperity.

One reason is naturally the financial factor.

Although she was a survivor of the Uzumaki clan who was specially invited back, in addition to being personally cared for by Lady Mito, Konoha would also regularly send her a pension.

But that money was only enough to cover her basic needs; she couldn't afford to squander it.

Although Konoha obtained a considerable amount of money by selling tailed beasts when it was founded, most of that money was used to build the village.

As for the money that ninjas have handed over during missions over the years, most of it has been used to maintain military strength and education.

Indeed, it's impossible to give all the war orphans too much money.

Even Naruto in the original story, the orphan of the Fourth Hokage, practically grew up eating instant noodles.

The money he had saved from childhood to adulthood and after becoming a ninja wasn't even enough for Jiraiya to spend a whole day in the pleasure quarters...

On the other hand, it was also because of Kushina Uzumaki's fear of being in an unfamiliar environment.

In fact, her nickname "Little Chili Pepper" is a reaction stemming from a self-protective mechanism.

So when she learned that Tsunade, this kind and beautiful older sister, was going to take her shopping today, she looked indifferent but was actually full of anticipation. Otherwise, she wouldn't have specifically brought Minato Namikaze along.

Well, although I don't really like this kid, it seems like he's the only one in the class who's still willing to be close to me after I beat him up. He's practically my only friend.

Throughout the journey, she was excited about everything she saw, constantly exclaiming in amazement at the novelties inside.

Because of her, everyone stopped and strolled along the way, truly enjoying a sightseeing tour of Konoha.

Seeing the excited look on Kushina Uzumaki's face, Minato Namikaze stared at the red-haired girl, somewhat stunned, and a doting smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

Kagura, standing behind them, saw this scene and gave a fatherly smile.

Well, thankfully, at least this couple hasn't changed because of me.

Otherwise, if they hadn't gotten together, Naruto wouldn't even have had the chance to be born...

Chapter 22 The First Necklace

This experience made Kagura realize that shopping is a matter of gender, not age.

It took them several hours to walk down this short commercial street.

At this moment, Kagura and Minato Namikaze, carrying bags of various sizes, followed behind the two women with blank expressions.

Yes, their division of labor was also very clear: Kagura was responsible for taking Tsunade's hand, and Minato Namikaze was responsible for taking Kushina Uzumaki's hand.

only......

Tsunade's mission was to familiarize Kushina with Konoha, so why is she buying so many things?

However, Kagura obviously wouldn't ask such a foolish question at this moment.

For him, it was much better for Tsunade to spend money on these things than to gamble with them...

After several hours of "battle", the group finally chose a ramen restaurant to sit down.

After putting down their luggage, Minato and Kagura finally caught their breath and sat down in chairs looking exhausted.

Fortunately, the chef brought out a steaming bowl of ramen.

Smelling the aroma, the two couldn't wait to start eating.

After taking a big bite, the two finally let out a sigh of relief, as if they had come back to life.

Tsunade picked up a ramen noodle and took a bite, but her brows furrowed.

She tugged at Kagura's sleeve playfully and said in a low voice:

"This doesn't taste good, I want to eat what you make."

In response to Tsunade's actions, Kagura simply patted her head affectionately.

If Jiraiya and Orochimaru, who were sitting next to them at that moment, were to act as experienced third wheels, they would most likely pretend not to see it.

However, for the two young people at this moment, it was the first time they had ever experienced being fed dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

After Tsunade patted her head, Kagura suddenly remembered something and took out a small gift box from her pocket.

He handed over the gift box, saying gently:

"This is for you."

"Well, I actually bought it just now when you weren't looking."

Tsunade's eyes lit up as she looked at the gift box in front of her.

Actually, Tsunade comes from a wealthy family.

(If one weren't from a wealthy family, who could afford to gamble like this...)

She's seen all sorts of treasures since she was a child, but for a woman in love, a gift from her lover is always the most special.

I couldn't wait to open the gift box, and inside was a silver necklace.

The silver ornaments at the bottom of the necklace are adorned with blue gemstones, giving it a mysterious and beautiful appearance.

Upon seeing the necklace, Tsunade happily thanked Kagura and eagerly put it on.

However, after admiring it for a moment, her expression suddenly turned troubled.

It was only then that she realized that after accepting Kagura's gift, she didn't know what to give in return.

Although I bought quite a few things, there was clearly nothing among them that I could give to Kagura as a gift.

Seeing Tsunade's distress, Kagura simply smiled and remained silent, her eyes drifting towards Tsunade's towering breasts.

Noticing Kagura's gaze, Tsunade seemed to have misunderstood something, and her face flushed.

She reached out and pinched Kagura's waist with practiced ease, while leaning close to Kagura's ear and whispering in a voice barely above a mosquito's buzz:

"what are you thinking?

The two children are still there.

I'll come see you alone tonight...

Seeing Tsunade's obvious misunderstanding, Kagura's smile froze, replaced by a helpless expression.

He patted Tsunade's hand that was gripping his waist and said with a wry smile:

"what are you thinking?

What I mean is, since you already have a new necklace, why don't you give me the old one you've been wearing all this time?

Upon hearing this, Tsunade also looked down at her chest.

Between the two peaks, there was a green gemstone tied with a rope.

These are relics of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, which Tsunade secretly took when she was a child.

Looking at the necklace, Tsunade fell into deep thought.

In fact, she originally planned to give the necklace to her younger brother as a gift when he graduates from the Ninja Academy next year.

but......

After thinking for a moment, she decisively took off the necklace and handed it to Kagura.

A younger brother is obviously not as important as a lover!

Besides, that brat won't graduate for another year, so we can choose another gift for him then.

Looking at the emerald green necklace in front of her, a strange light flashed in Kagura's eyes, but in the end she accepted it with a normal expression.

This was actually the main gift he gave.

In the original storyline, this first necklace was referred to by Tsunade as the "cursed necklace".

The reason Kagura suddenly gave Tsunade a gift was actually because of this necklace.

It wasn't that the necklace was particularly valuable, but rather that he wanted to change Tsunade's original fate.

Unlike the Tsunade portrayed in the original story, Tsunade, now a young girl in her prime, is seen by Kagura as a very kind and gentle girl.

Although he may occasionally have a cruel side, he is mostly gentle and mild-mannered.

If such a person hadn't experienced the deaths of her younger brother and lover, she would probably be a very qualified wife.

Given that the Second Shinobi World War is now inevitable, this means that Nawaki is about to face a major calamity.

but...

Thinking of this, Kagura gripped the necklace tightly in her hand, a determined glint in her eyes.

This time, I will break your fate and prove to you that this is not a "cursed necklace".

(Some might ask, what about Kato Dan?)

ha?

What does that have to do with Kagura?

Meanwhile, Kushina Uzumaki, resting her chin on her hands, looked at Kagura and Tsunade with envy, muttering to herself:

"I really hope I can meet a man like Kagura someday..."

Upon hearing this, Minato Namikaze, standing beside Kagura, gazed at her retreating figure and secretly made a decision in his young heart.

By the time everyone came out of the ramen shop, the sun had already set.

The sun, half-hidden below the horizon, was now displaying an orange-red hue.

Tsunade and Kushina walked ahead with satisfied expressions, while the two men followed behind, carrying bags of their harvest.

Tsunade, who was walking ahead, seemed to suddenly remember something, and slowly slowed down her pace, gradually approaching Kagura's side.

Seeing Kagura's questioning gaze, she smiled mischievously and leaned closer to Kagura, whispering: