Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 195 Kushina's Actions (12) 5400

Night falls.

Under Kushina's questioning, Minato, who had been resting, recounted the events of the day.

Kushina frowned slightly and murmured, "After the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools, these might be the last remaining members of the Uzumaki clan in the entire ninja world. As a fellow Uzumaki, he wouldn't harm Naruto, would he?"

Minato casually replied, "But... isn't Naruto's surname Namikaze?"

"Bang."

After giving Minato a slap, Kushina sighed, "The reincarnation of the Sage of Six Paths' son's chakra... just hearing about that makes me uneasy. And the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique... that's a forbidden technique..."

Minato nodded: "It is indeed a forbidden technique, but it is also very useful, provided that you can withstand it."

Kushina frowned. Minato had already explained how to use the Shadow Clone Technique, but this made her uneasy about the veracity of the information, and she was also worried about Naruto…

"Let's forget about it..."

Minato looked at Kushina, pondered for a moment, and then said, "From the appearance of Uzumaki Sora to the bloodline reversion of Kumo, and the subsequent appearance of the chakra reincarnations of the Sage of Six Paths' two sons, all of these indicate that the ninja world will not be peaceful in the future."

Kushina nodded slightly: "I know and understand what you're saying. But I can't let Naruto take risks."

Minato shook his head and chuckled, "Perhaps you've forgotten about the existence of the Cloud. In the battle at the Sea of ​​Ending, the ninjutsu he used in his final Death Gate state..."

Kushina paused for a moment, then realized this.

The ability to revert to peak condition can only be used once a day, but even just once is enough to know the limits of Naruto's Shadow Clones.

"That's right! If there's a cloud, then everything will be foolproof."

Minato nodded, then said awkwardly, "But I still need to ask Yun for help with this. After all, this technique has been reserved for that guy ever since the battle at the Sea of ​​Ending. If..."

Kushina's gaze gradually turned serious: "If it really is such a coincidence, then Minato and I can buy some time."

After thinking for a moment, Minato nodded: "Then I'll go find Yun tomorrow. It just so happens that Class 10 is off these two days. Setting a time will also allow me to verify the authenticity of Uzumaki Sora's information."

With the business settled, Kushina immediately thought of her son's confession.

He then nudged Minato and asked, "That girl, Hinata Hyuga, what do you think of her?"

Minato chuckled helplessly, "Kushina, isn't Naruto still too young?"

Kushina glared at him for this: "Even Sora Uzumaki, who can foresee the future, says she's Naruto's future wife. As his mother-in-law, can't I inquire about my future daughter-in-law?"

Minato was momentarily speechless, then replied, "I only have general information about the Ninja Academy. After all, they haven't graduated yet, so I haven't started analyzing their personalities or anything like that."

Kushina sighed, but then smiled as if she had just remembered something.

"Go to sleep. I'm going to Ling's place tomorrow."

Minato was stunned...

So... he's already asleep?

……

The next day, Konoha, Training Ground 7.

For the past six months, after each mission, the 10th Squad would train here during their rest time.

Neji, who was still studying at the Ninja Academy, would also come here after school to train with Tokuma.

Uchiha Yun, leaning against a tree, yawned boredly. Not far away, Izumi and Neji were besieging Tokuma's training, which had been going on for more than half a year and was beginning to show results.

Of course, Kakashi also deserves credit for this.

"Whoosh!"

A figure suddenly appeared beside Yun, who, without any surprise, asked directly, "Isn't Hokage-sama busy today? What brings you here at this hour?"

Minato smiled and replied, "It's a private matter, so it's not appropriate for me to ask you to go to the Hokage Building."

As he spoke, Minato looked at the battle between the three people not far away. At this moment, Izumi and Tokuma were both fighting with speed, and in the confrontation of physical skills, the two were using a pair of special eyes to anticipate the opponent's movements.

The only one who couldn't keep up was Neji.

Fortunately, it was a two-on-one situation, and Izumi's Fire Release techniques always managed to force the enemy to defend themselves, thus relieving Neji's predicament.

After looking at it, Minato said, "It seems that Yun is really good at guiding people... Tokuma and Izumi's reaction speed has improved a lot compared to when they graduated."

"The other one... is it Hizashi's son, Hyuga Neji? With that kind of strength, he could have graduated early in the past."

Yun smiled and replied, "The genius of the Hyuga branch family, after Tokuma demonstrated the Rejuvenation Technique twice, has already begun to explore it on his own."

Return to Heaven?

Minato pondered for a moment, then remembered the secret technique of the Hyuga main family, and smiled, "After the battle with Kumogakure, Hiashi taught the Rejuvenation Technique to the branch family. Shikaku mentioned it before, and it seems that the main family has a lot of objections to it."

Yun chuckled: "Since that Ritian was removed from his position as elder, there aren't many people left in the main family, are there? If we continue to suppress them like this, I'm afraid the backlash from the branch families will be even stronger."

Yun then changed the subject, asking, "Is there anything I can help with regarding the Hokage's personal matters?"

After a moment of contemplation, Minato replied, "The night before last, Sora Uzumaki and Naruto made a deal."

After pausing deliberately, Yun pondered and replied, "If the trading partner is Naruto, then Naruto's situation is probably similar to Sasuke's, right? That guy shouldn't be interested in Naruto's abilities and talents."

"Speaking of which... I was wondering how long it would take him to contact me. After all, in terms of ancestral bloodline atavism, he should be interested in this kind of bloodline."

Minato shook his head slightly: "Perhaps he knows that a deal with Yun is impossible to succeed..."

Minato then told Cloud about the information he had obtained the day before.

Then he asked, "What I'm hesitating about now is whether I can trust this information. Especially the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique. Yun should know the drawbacks of this technique, and Naruto doesn't seem to be someone who listens to advice."

Yun pondered for a moment, then asked, "I don't know as much about Uzumaki Sora as the Hokage does. You shouldn't be asking me about this, should you?"

Minato scratched his head awkwardly: "Actually, I wanted to ask Yun to keep an eye on things. Compared to medical ninjutsu, the ability to restore one's entire condition to its peak is what can eliminate the drawbacks of the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique."

Minato exhaled, "Because right now, only Cloud can counter Uzumaki Sora, and that ability that only comes once a day is also one of our backup plans. So... I'm asking you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yun glanced at Shuimen beside him.

As expected...

Compared to Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato's personality is more emotional. This can sometimes be an advantage, and sometimes a disadvantage.

Just as Minato himself said in his memories after being resurrected, he was not qualified to be Hokage.

The village is important, but family is more important.

However, it was precisely because of this that Yun felt he might be more suited for the position.

"Why do we have to learn the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique? Based on the information Uzumaki Sora gave us, the Rasengan and the relationship with the Nine-Tails, it seems like we could start now, right?" Yun asked.

Minato smiled and said, "Shadow Clone Technique is a clone technique that can transfer all memories to the original body when it disappears. Based on this alone, I'm sure Yun can guess its use."

"In fact, if the information that Uzumaki Sora gave Naruto is true, then if Naruto can master and adapt to the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, then he will have an accelerator to become stronger."

After saying this, Minato waited quietly for Yun's reply.

At this moment, Yun was thinking about the issue of the degree of change, and perhaps this opportunity could be used to test it.

Thinking of this, Yun nodded and replied, "The Ninja Academy is closed today. If the Hokage is free at this time, you can bring Naruto over. After all, that technique is intended for Uzumaki Sora, and delaying it might cause unforeseen circumstances."

Minato nodded: "Then I'll leave it to Yun."

As soon as he finished speaking, Minato vanished from his spot.

At that moment, the little nine-tailed fox that had been lying under the tree scurried up and lay down beside Yun, saying, "That blond brat from Kushina's family? For the past six months, his main body has been bothered by him quite a bit."

Yun looked at Kurama: "Do you think that kid can become friends with your original body? Not just as a Jinchūriki, but as someone who truly understands you."

These words startled the Nine-Tails, who then glanced at Yun and said, "I can guess your plan, but Yun, becoming friends with a tailed beast isn't like people who can just chat and understand each other."

"We tailed beasts have existed for far too long, and we have witnessed the darkness of humanity countless times. The prerequisite for chakra and mental connection is that the brat can accept the darkness of the original body."

"Since ancient times, the Nine-Tails has been regarded as the embodiment of calamity. Where do you think the darkness and hatred contained in my chakra came from?"

Yun smiled and replied, "Perhaps... Naruto would be a surprise? If he could form a perfect Jinchūriki with Kurama like the Eight-Tails of Kumogakure, who knows..."

Ignoring the clouds, the little nine-tailed fox, perched on the tree trunk, once again recalled the prophecy that Yu Yi had left for them.

Is he a blond-haired, blue-eyed boy playing with a tailed beast?

……

Meanwhile, at Rin's house.

Kushina, who often visits other people's homes, was asking Karin questions while she was standing to the side.

"Karin, did Naruto confess his feelings to a girl at school yesterday?"

Karin nodded and then replied, "Hinata was so embarrassed that she fainted. Since Ino and Sakura had already gone over, I didn't go up to help."

Karin looked at Kushina nervously as she spoke, "Um... it's not that I didn't want her to bite me, it's just... after that incident at the beginning of the semester, I knew she would get better in a while, so..."

Kushina waved her hand: "It's alright, Auntie understands Karin's considerations. What Auntie wanted to ask is, how is Hinata... the girl Naruto confessed to, usually?"

Karin glanced somewhat awkwardly at Naruto, who was blushing and seemed quite nervous.

After thinking for a moment, she replied, "Hinata is usually very hardworking. Even after the practical training sessions end, she continues to train alone. As for her personality, she's usually fine, just a little quiet-spoken, but she gets very shy when she's around Naruto."

After speaking, Karin hesitated and asked, "Aunt Kushina... Naruto is only eight years old now, are you already starting to pick out a wife for him so early? And... and Mom said..."

Before she could finish speaking, Kushina patted Karin on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I'm just asking. If Karin also likes Naruto, Auntie would be very supportive."

Well!?

A bewildered Karin waved her hands and shook her head repeatedly. After her gaze met Naruto's, her face immediately turned red.

God knows what she really meant was that early relationships are bad.

However, Kushina sighed again at this moment: "That Uzumaki Sora's prophetic abilities are incredibly powerful. If he says Hinata will be Naruto's wife in the future, then Karin, you really might not have a chance. Sigh..."

Karin, who was standing to the side, almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Although Naruto seemed alright, she preferred the cool and dashing type!

Just like...

Suddenly, images from several years ago flashed through Karin's mind.

At that moment, Whirlpool Bell, who was preparing lunch in the kitchen, came out with a smile on her face, holding a kitchen knife.

"Karin".

"ah?!"

"If it's Naruto, Mom won't object! Come to think of it, maybe that way the child can even have the surname Uzumaki."

???

Karin stared at the kitchen knife in her mother's hand, swallowed hard, and replied, "Um... Mom, could you put the knife down before you come out to talk? It's very dangerous."

At this moment, Naruto looked at Kushina with a frustrated expression and asked, "Mom, you promised me I could go see Dad after lunch. Those ninjutsu techniques are the secret to my becoming stronger!"

Kushina frowned. "Your dad's really busy right now. How about this, this afternoon I can let you talk to Kurama for a bit, okay?"

Naruto was instantly captivated: "Chatting with Lord Fox is one of the conditions for becoming stronger! Okay...!"

"Ding-dong..."

The doorbell rang, and Karin, who went to open the door, was taken aback for a moment before bowing and greeting, "Hokage-sama."

Minato reached out and ruffled Karin's hair: "Just call me Uncle Minato. We're not in the Hokage Building right now."

At this moment, Kushina, who was sitting on the sofa, paused for a moment and asked, "Shouldn't you still be working at this time? Did you forget to bring your lunch?"

Minato smiled and replied, "I came to see Naruto. I'm in a bit of a hurry because I asked Kumo for help. After all, Kumo's recovery jutsu can only be used once a day."

Is it scheduled for today?

After all, in order to prevent the Vortex Sky from finding out, a quick victory is indeed a good idea.

At that moment, Naruto, who had already excitedly stood up, ran over, grabbed Minato, and was about to leave: "Dad, have you decided to teach me that ninjutsu? Let's go, let's go!"

Kushina frowned: "Naruto, you need to explain things to Aunt Rin before you leave. Be polite!"

Under his mother's watchful gaze, Naruto had no choice but to obediently head towards the kitchen.

A short while later, Rin came out and greeted Minato, and then Naruto happily slipped away.

After lunch, Kushina's restlessness was noticed by Karin, who was sitting next to her.

After thinking for a moment, Karin said, "Actually, Hinata sometimes sneaks off to see Naruto during holidays."

???

Kushina was stunned.

Karin continued, "Because of her sensory abilities, I've spotted her a few times. When Naruto was training, and Sasuke and the others were playing, I spotted her a few times from not far away."

Immediately, Kushina picked up her coat, stood up, said hello, and ran out.

Karin, looking at her mother from behind, asked疑惑地问道, "Mom, if boys following girls is considered perverted, then what is it if girls peek at boys?"

Rin reached out and flicked Karin's forehead: "That could be love..."

With that, Rin sighed, "If Karin becomes Naruto's future wife, then what Kushina said will come true."

Karin pouted: "Although I'm grateful to Aunt Kushina, I don't like Naruto at all. He's so carefree and not cool at all."

Rin ruffled Karin's hair: "So... Karin, can you tell Mom who you like? And who's the coolest person at your school?"

"ah?!"

Karin blushed and was looked at with a strange gaze by her mother.

Unable to bear it any longer, Karin turned and ran, waving as she went and saying, "I'm going out to play, I'll be back this afternoon!"

Whirlpool Bell waved back, "Take care of your friends!"

……

The oncoming wind cooled Karin's face, and then she walked onto the street.

Although Konoha was a good place, she always felt somewhat out of place at school.

Everything she experienced in Kusagakure during her childhood made it impossible for her to accept growing up as naively as those guys.

Because by this moment, she had already grown up.

"Karin?"

The exclamation made Karin turn around, where she saw Ino and Sakura waving at her from a short distance away.

When Karin, who was wearing glasses, walked over, she noticed that Sakura seemed a little different today.

"Are you... planning to grow your hair into a ponytail?"

Sakura nodded excitedly: "How is it? Isn't it pretty? I heard that Sasuke likes girls with long hair, and after these past few months, I've been able to tie my hair in a ponytail."

Uh!

Karin gave an awkward laugh. Why would she run into something like this even though she was out?

At this moment, Ino, who was standing nearby, joked, "After Naruto's antics yesterday, Sakura, this flower bud about to bloom, will have to muster all her courage."

Karin paused, then asked, "So you're going to confess to Sasuke at school too? If this keeps up, one after another, I bet Iruka-sensei will beat Naruto up, right?"

Ino smiled and replied, "As the son of the Hokage, Iruka-sensei would never kill him."

Sakura, who was standing nearby, looked at Karin curiously and asked, "By the way, your red hair is the same color as Naruto's mother's hair..."

Karin replied helplessly, "That's because Aunt Kushina and I are from the same clan, Uzumaki."

As she spoke, she pointed to the back of a Chunin not far away: "The Konoha vest and the markings on the headband, the vortex in it represents our Uzumaki clan. These things were in last year's textbooks."

After being given a lecture, the two nodded repeatedly. Sakura, standing to the side, asked with a puzzled look, "I don't think I ever saw Karin when we were little... Is the Uzumaki clan also from Konoha?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Karin remembered her mother's words.

"Kusagakure is in the past. Your mother and Aunt Kushina both hope that you can forget those dark days."

"My mother's wish is for Karin to make true friends in the village and grow up happily."

……

After a moment of thought, Karin smiled and replied, "Because my mother and I weren't in Konoha when I was little, it was Aunt Kushina who found us. Sakura, have you thought about how to confess?"

Sakura, taken aback by the change of topic, paused for a moment, and then her inner personality began to perform wildly in her mind.

Meanwhile, Ino noticed Karin's earlier unusual behavior.

Come to think of it, this classmate seems to have been quite unfamiliar to me all along.

At that moment, Karin looked over and asked, "What kind of guy would Ino like?"

Ok?

Ino paused for a moment, then thought for a moment and replied, "A genius, very strong, with a great personality, he buys flowers to pay respects to his deceased comrades at their memorial... A guy with that kind of personality should be a good guy, right?"

Immediately, the three girls began to chatter amongst themselves.

One more chapter to write all night, everyone go to sleep first, I'll bring up the rear.

(End of this chapter)