Naruto: They are all reborn.

Chapter 35 Who is the most important person in your heart? (Part 2)

It's Tsunade's turn in the third round.

Is there anything you find difficult to talk about?

The moment Tsunade saw the question, her face froze, and her memories automatically flipped back to that night at the casino.

"I……"

Shi Xu immediately interrupted her attempt to argue: "Teacher, you hesitated, so give me one point!"

Tsunade crossed her arms and pouted, "Fine, fine."

The fourth round.

Do you drool while you sleep?

Kushina blushed and said shyly, "Yes."

Shi Xu slightly raised his head. The girl's face was very close to his; her neck was slender and fair, and a blush extended to her cheeks. Seeing him shift his gaze, Kushina pretended to be angry and raised her head, but only made eye contact for less than a second before lowering her head again.

"Who wrote this question?"

Shi Xu chuckled: "I wrote it."

"goat!"

It's time for the fifth round.

If tomorrow were the end of the world, who would you most want to spend your last day with?

Tsunade's eyes lit up. She had written this question herself, and while writing it, she kept praying that Kushina or Toki would pick it, as long as it wasn't her.

As for what Shi Xu had said to her before... forget it, the age difference between them is too great, and their statuses make it impossible.

Shi Xu looked at the handwriting on the note, then looked up at Tsunade and asked, "Can you only mention one person?"

"Of course, it can only be one person."

Shi Xu touched his chest and replied, "I'll keep one point. I'm a little greedy; I want them all."

"Ha, what a scumbag." Tsunade maintained a calm expression, but inwardly she was overjoyed.

The sixth round.

What's the craziest thing you've ever done in your life?

Tsunade rolled her eyes: "One more point."

The seventh round.

Is there anyone you like here?

Kushina nodded and replied, "Yes."

Her answer was so frank that even Tsunade, who set the question, was a little unsure what kind of liking she was.

The eighth round.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

This question is too far ahead; Shi Xu hasn't figured it out yet.

Taking care of his sister Kushina, marrying his teacher, visiting the Land of Rain, investigating the truth behind Kaguya's sealing... these are all things he has to do, but his true life goals are entirely of his own volition.

He really hasn't made up his mind yet.

"One point."

The ninth round.

Name two pleasures that make you feel guilty.

Tsunade sighed: "Drinking and gambling."

……

The leaves gradually quieted down, and the lights in the residential buildings were turned off one by one. Whenever the wind blew, the leaves in the courtyard would rustle.

After taking a quick shower, Shi Xu went straight to sleep.

I had a great time today, and I'll be even happier tomorrow because I'll get to see the limited-edition maid-themed teacher.

Shi Xu had a dream in which Tsunade, dressed as a maid, woke him up using the kind of wake-up call service only seen in erotic novels. But at some point, Tsunade suddenly transformed into Kushina…

Does this mean I've entered puberty and started having romantic feelings?

She's only ten years old, that shouldn't be the case.

Forget it, it's all just a dream anyway, why care about ethics and morality? Let's just enjoy ourselves first.

"Kushina-neechan..."

In the dream, Shi Xu called out softly and strode towards her.

"Huh? You...you weren't asleep, or did I wake you up?"

In my hazy state, I seemed to hear such a sound.

Shi Xu opened her eyes and saw her small room, and people who shouldn't be there at this time.

Kushina was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at him with a troubled expression.

He sat up abruptly, staring in astonishment at the woman sitting on the edge of the bed.

What happened?

Will a classic night raid scene from anime/manga happen?

He swallowed hard, turned to look at the clock; it was only three in the morning.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"Kushina-neechan... what are you doing here?"

"I can't sleep." Kushina's voice was soft, but there was nowhere to escape in this quiet, cramped room.

"I'm reminded of what happened during the day. Did that guy named Shimura Danzo tell you about the Land of Whirlpools?"

"I'm sorry for making you worry." Shi Xu knew he was in the wrong, so he shrank his neck and nodded.

His voice, filled with intense self-blame and grievance, coupled with his pitiful expression, made him look like a child who had done something wrong and was waiting for the teacher to spank him.

Thinking of the suffering he had endured, Kushina's heart softened instantly: "No, that's not true. I just don't want you to be consumed by hatred. The past is the past, you have to look forward."

"Then... what about Kushina-neechan?"

"Of course I have no problem with it. Besides, I grew up in Konoha and don't have much affection for the Land of Whirlpools."

Shi Xu suddenly leaned closer, staring intently into her eyes: "You're lying."

Kushina panicked immediately: "I...I didn't!"

"Sister, do you remember your reaction when you first saw me?" Shi Xu climbed out of bed and hugged her tightly, just like she had hugged her back then.

"I still remember the joy of seeing my people come back to me, and I will never forget it for a moment."

Kushina couldn't help but reach out and pull Toki into her arms: "I didn't lie to you, I've found my place."

"Sister, do you like seafood?"

Kushina paused for a moment, feeling that his thinking had taken a really big leap: "It's alright, I mainly like to eat salty things, like salty ramen."

Toki asked again, "Sister, did you eat seafood when you were in the Land of Whirlpools?"

"Rarely, I was too young then, and eating too much seafood is bad for my health."

"So... Kushina, who grew up in Konoha, always misses the taste of the sea?"

"Me!" Kushina feigned composure, stubbornly arguing, "I don't even know myself, this is just baseless speculation on your part."

Shi Xu reached out and cupped her cheeks in his hands, forcing her to look into his eyes, and then asked, "Really?"

The moment their eyes met, Kushina's gaze became unfocused, and after a long while, she weakly replied, "Okay, I was lying."

She climbed into bed, sat down by the window, and gazed at Konoha Village, which was shrouded in night: "Even though I've tried so hard, tried so hard to treat Konoha as my home, I still can't do it."

Shi Xu sat down next to her and said in a calm voice that sounded quite mature, "We are all people without a hometown."

Kushina turned her head to look at him. He was kneeling on the bed, his back straight. His body, which was not yet fully developed, was somewhat thin, and there was still a childishness in his eyes and brows, but the lines of his body also had a touch of mature masculinity.

"So... whether it's the people who have passed away or the homeland that has been destroyed, no matter who it's for, don't seek revenge."

Shi Xu reached out her hand, and asked hesitantly, "Actually... I just wanted to stand up for my sister."

"I don't need it!" Kushina pressed down on the back of his hand. "I can't afford to lose you anymore."

"Shi Xu, you are the most important person in my heart."

(End of this chapter)