Kushina was stunned.
"A village?"
At only six years old, she had not yet been able to think carefully about such a thing as a village.
But for Kushina, although she has only known Mito for a few days, she has always regarded this beautiful and somewhat excessive "sister" as her own mother.
Although Mito is old enough to be her grandmother.
In terms of status of the two, one is the former princess of the Uzumaki clan and married to the first Hokage of Konoha.
The other is a war orphan from the Kingdom of Whirlpool. Almost died in the war.
The gap between them is huge and there is no comparison.
Kushina has always been an insecure person. Otherwise, she wouldn't be hiding a kunai under her pillow.
Uzumaki Kushina, who survived the war-torn Uzumaki Kingdom, matured earlier than most children of the same age.
Therefore, she also vaguely realized from Konoha's attitude that Konoha needed her to do something.
However, it was Uzumaki Mito who brought her from the war-torn Uzumaki Country to the Leaf Village. And gave her shelter, food and various educations.
The most important thing is that Kushina felt a different kind of love and tenderness from Mito's gentle eyes.
Therefore, Kushina always wanted to repay Mito.
But feelings are feelings, but she can't say how good Konoha Village is with her eyes closed.
Although Konoha is good, it is not my hometown.
Uzumaki Mito's words reminded her of what happened after coming to Konoha.
For example, the cold looks from the ninjas who brought her here. The voices of children of the same age laughing at their academic performance. Or those classmates in class who make fun of their red hair.
Although she was indeed beaten by herself in the end, she still felt uncomfortable.
However, the important thing is... Uchiha Tatsumi.
That boy,
on that night,
Apologize carefully,
Clumsily wiping tears.
When she entered the ninja school, she didn't want to be looked down upon by others, so her brain became hot and she loudly said that she wanted to be a female Hokage.
In the end, it was the boy who said he would support himself in becoming Hokage.
For some reason, Kushina always felt a sense of alienation from Uchiha Tatsumi.
It was the alienation from Konoha and the world, it was the loneliness of leaving home.
Because Kushina also came to this strange land in this way, her intuition was deeper than others.
They looked up at the same sky, but looked at different places.
She believed that the other party could also feel it a little bit.
Seeing Uchiha Tatsu's expression, her heart sometimes throbbed as if someone had squeezed it, and then she became inexplicably sad.
But... what exactly is this feeling stirring and brewing in my heart
Kushina grabbed her clothes at the collar with her hands, and after being silent for a long time, she smiled at Mito Uzumaki.
"… I love so much... ."
"Hahaha." Mito smiled understandingly, and she touched Kushina's hair.
"Kushina probably doesn't like this village.
"Well, let me think about it. Is it that brat? He is such a lucky brat. Tsk tsk, it makes people jealous. To be liked by such a beautiful girl from our Uzumaki clan." Mito held Kushina's chin , looked at her face carefully.
"Grandma Mito!" Kushina stared, then stamped her feet with an angry expression.
"Okay, okay. I'm still shy. I'll just stop talking."
Uzumaki Mito smiled and looked at Uzumaki Kushina in front of him as if he was watching Tsunade as a child.
"Kushina, then you know this kind of feeling..." Uzumaki Mito took Kushina's hand and pointed at Kushina's chest, "What's your name?"
"What?"
Uzumaki Kushina tilted her head cutely, and then showed a puzzled expression.
"When I got married to Senju Hashirama, to be honest, I was very unhappy at first."
"Because, at that time, there was a rumor that everyone knew in the Fire Country, that is, Senju Hashirama liked Madara from the Uchiha clan."
“……..”
"I was always worried at that time. So, I opposed this marriage."
"However, I finally married him. Although, I did it with great determination."
"This is my responsibility as the princess of the Uzumaki clan. It is a responsibility that I, as the princess of the Uzumaki clan, cannot shirk."
"But then slowly, I seemed to like him a little bit. Although, that person is sometimes silly, a bit dull, and not very bright. Although, the relationship between him and Madara is indeed not normal."
"But Hashirama, he has something that others don't have. That is love for others. His serious and never-giving character deeply attracted me and made me realize that in this world, only love can communicate with others and lead others. The most precious bridge to peace.”
"One day, he pulled me to stand on the top of a mountain. There, he told me that he wanted to build a village. That village could accommodate all people."
"At that time, there will no longer be wars in the Fire Country. Children will not need to go to the battlefield. Everyone can abandon the boundaries between clans, work together, and help each other."
"When I heard this, I was deeply attracted by what he described."
"Love has infinite power. But when you love, it also means protection and responsibility."
Uzumaki Mito touched his belly. There were several seals where Kushina could not see.
"My life is about to come to an end. So, now I am eager to find a place for the Nine Lamas to live."
"Although it is feared by the world, it is actually very lonely. The world is afraid of it, so it is not afraid of the world. It is very afraid of strangers, so it needs someone who truly loves it and tolerates it. It needs to be filled with love. "
"And with it, you will have enough power to protect Konoha and the people you like."
"So I have a question for you, Kushina, are you willing to be the next Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki?"
"...I do."
Although I don’t know what a jinchūriki or nine lamas are. However, since Grandma Mito said so, she would not harm her.
Moreover, you can gain enough power to protect the people you like. Her experience in the Kingdom of Whirlpool taught her the importance of strength. Therefore, Kushina immediately nodded in agreement.
"Good child, you are fine." Uzumaki Mito touched her head, then stood up with a free and easy smile, her long skirt trailing the floor like a lotus.
"Finally." Uzumaki Mito smiled and narrowed her eyes. She put a strand of red hair behind her ears.
"The girls of the Uzumaki clan are very passionate and unrestrained. If you meet a boy you like, don't give up. Don't have any concerns, just grab him boldly."
"That's how I snatched Hashirama from Madara back then." Mito smiled proudly.
"Grandma, I'm really looking forward to meeting the Uchiha kid."
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