Early the next morning.
Natsuki and Nonō arrived at the entrance of Konoha.
At this ti, a large number of Ninja were already standing in orderly rows in front of the village gate, waiting for the order to depart.
Needless to say, they were the Ninja Konoha had sent to the Land of Rain.
Natsuki swept his gaze around and felt that there were several hundred people.
It seed the situation in the Land of Rain was even more intense than he had imagined.
Just then, his gaze suddenly focused, and he saw a girl with long, straight black hair in the crowd. It was Mikoto.
The current her had grown into a graceful young lady and was very eye-catching.
Natsuki thought for a mont, then waved to her.
His action attracted quite a bit of attention.
Because the current him was very famous in Konoha. Calling him one of the outstanding talents of the next generation would not be an exaggeration.
Mikoto was slightly startled and found it sowhat unexpected.
But she still walked over to Natsuki.
"Natsuki, long ti no see."
A gentle smile appeared on Mikoto's face.
With this smile, the cold and aloof image she had just shown was completely shattered.
"Mikoto-senpai, if I had known you were going to the Land of Rain, I would definitely have invited you to a al in advance to send you off."
Natsuki said with so regret.
"When I co back, you can invite then. It will be the sa."
Mikoto said softly.
"Then it's settled. Co find after you return."
Natsuki nodded and said.
Mikoto smiled and agreed.
Because they were about to depart soon, she chatted with Natsuki for a couple of sentences, then returned to the formation.
Natsuki and Nonō then t up with Nawaki and the others, arriving in front of Orochimaru and Jiraiya.
Everything that needed to be said had already been said yesterday. Orochimaru and Jiraiya did not say much more. After greeting them, they led the team out of Konoha.
"The village has caught quite a few spies recently."
Tsunade reminded them, "Although it should not involve you, try not to go to remote places during this period."
"Yes, Tsunade-sensei."
Natsuki knew that the purpose of these spies was to find the inventor of the red healing potion.
Fortunately, Tsunade had stepped forward to divert attention from him.
"Why are there suddenly so many spies?"
Nawaki asked in confusion.
"It ans the shinobi world is filled with undercurrents, and the situation is extrely chaotic."
Tsunade said casually.
Natsuki suddenly thought of sothing.
That was whether the kidnapping of Kushina would happen ahead of ti.
There were two main reasons why he thought so.
First, Kumo's attack on the Uzumaki Clan had failed because of Konoha.
Second, there were now many mbers of the Uzumaki Clan in Konoha.
Natsuki could not help but narrow his eyes.
There was indeed a certain possibility.
Although Kushina's kidnapping in the original story did not happen during this ti period, his appearance had already changed many things.
The butterfly effect might also co true in this matter.
"Tsunade-sensei."
Natsuki asked, "If there are spies from Kumo and Kiri, would they take action against Kushina and the others?"
Hearing this, Tsunade subconsciously frowned and began to think.
"I think it's possible."
Nawaki struck his palm with his fist and said, "After all, Konoha ruined their plans before."
"Natsuki has a point."
Tsunade nodded and said, "I will notify Sensei later and have him send Anbu to protect Kushina and the others."
"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."
Kushina imdiately said.
"Nawaki, the great sword Sahada is for you."
Tsunade took out a scroll and handed it to Nawaki.
"Kushina doesn't want it?"
Nawaki took the scroll and asked.
"It's too ugly!"
Kushina said without hiding it at all.
"That really does sound like a reason you girls would give."
Nawaki did not know whether to laugh or cry as he said, "I'm different. As long as it makes stronger, I can accept it no matter how ugly it is."
"You all should go to school."
Tsunade paused for a mont, then said, "When school ends at noon, I will co pick you up."
Whether it was Nawaki, Natsuki, or Kushina, they currently only attended school for half a day. The remaining half of the day was used for training.
But most of the ti now, Natsuki used his Shadow Clone to attend school.
"Kushina."
After Tsunade left, Natsuki smiled and asked, "Do you like cats?"
"Why are you asking that?"
Kushina froze for a mont, then said, "Cats are pretty cute, especially that cat of yours."
"Since you like them, help take care of it for a while."
Natsuki then used the Summoning Technique and summoned the Ninja Cat, Shirayuki.
"Really?"
Kushina cheered and imdiately hugged Shirayuki in her arms.
"You're already holding it. Could I still be lying to you?"
Natsuki asked in return.
"Natsuki, you're afraid sothing will happen to Kushina, so you're having Shirayuki stay with her, right?"
Nawaki suddenly understood and asked.
"That is part of the reason."
Natsuki admitted.
Aside from the Ninja Cat Shirayuki, he also planned to have the crow Kuroba secretly follow Kushina.
First, because he did not want anything to happen to Kushina.
Second, because the unlock condition for the third ability of the Uzumaki Naruto Template was to stop Kumo from kidnapping Kushina.
Although Natsuki did not know whether Kumo would kidnap her or not, it was better to be prepared.
Kushina subconsciously raised her head.
After Nawaki's reminder, she finally understood why Natsuki had suddenly asked her to help take care of the cat.
"Why are you looking at like that?"
Natsuki asked with a smile.
"N-Nothing."
Kushina turned her head away, her face slightly red.
"Class is about to start!"
Nawaki could not stand this atmosphere and quickly reminded them loudly.
Minato had a calm expression.
He had once had so affection for Kushina, but he had long since given up.
After all, he could tell that Kushina liked Natsuki more.
Moreover, Natsuki was also his good friend and was stronger than him in every way. He did not think he had the ability to compete, so now he had already accepted it calmly.
"Let's go."
Natsuki smiled and said.
In the blink of an eye, another half a month passed.
During this half month, nothing major happened in Konoha, and no mbers of the Uzumaki Clan were kidnapped.
But for safety's sake, Natsuki still did not have the crow Kuroba or the Ninja Cat Shirayuki return.
In any case, even if they ca back, there was temporarily no use for them, so it was better to have them stay with Kushina.
The weekend.
After Kushina finished breakfast, she said goodbye to Uzumaki Mito and headed to Orochimaru's residence.
Just as she walked out of the Senju Clan compound, she ran into Natsuki and Minato coming toward her.
"Natsuki!"
A look of surprise appeared on Kushina's face.
But the Ninja Cat Shirayuki, which was following far behind her, suddenly stopped.
It sensed that sothing was wrong.
This Natsuki did not seem to be its boss.
"Kushina."
Natsuki walked up to Kushina.
"Why are you two here..."
Kushina was only halfway through speaking when Natsuki raised his hand and knocked her unconscious.
Without another word, he grabbed her shoulder and fled at high speed.
Minato followed closely behind him.
"Stop!"
Two Konoha Anbu Ninja appeared imdiately after.
But just as they were about to give chase, two more Ninja suddenly erged from the surroundings and blocked their path.
A battle broke out just like that.
The two people disguised as Natsuki and Minato were Kumo Ninja.
Half a month ago, they had sent information about the red healing potion and the Uzumaki Clan back to Kumo.
Not long after, they received a reply.
Temporarily give up on the red healing potion and capture a mber of the Uzumaki Clan to bring back to the village.
They observed for a long ti and finally decided their target would be Kushina.
First, because the Chakra in her body was very special.
Second, because she was very close to Tsunade.
(To be continued.)
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