Chapter 68 Kushina's Second Nine-Tails Jinchūriki

When Haruko came back in the morning, she found out that Tsunade actually had a younger brother named Nawaki. She even went to see the baby.

In response to this, Haruko Zaoma's blessing is: "I hope he won't become addicted to gambling."

It wasn't very obvious when she was a child, but as she grew older, I discovered that Tsunade actually liked gambling, and her luck in gambling was so bad that even Jiraiya could beat her a few games.

Why only a few games? Because Tsunade, in a rage, would beat Jiraiya without any ethics.

After graduating from Hiruzen, he focused on researching the "High Chakra Content Aggregate Critical Hit Super Energy Cannon". Since this name was severely criticized by the other three (even Orochimaru couldn't stand this name), Haruko shortened its name to "Super Energy Cannon" in the morning.

In response to this, Hiruko said: Actually, I quite like the previous name, but it’s also good, since it was chosen by Haruko anyway.

Unexpectedly, although Hiruko's talent in ninjutsu was not high, he was very adept at mechanical manufacturing and full of knowledge. After looking at Haruko's design drawings from that year, even he found it difficult to find words to praise her.

"Hmm...it's actually pretty."

"So the only advantage it has is that it's beautiful?!" Haruko Asama covered her face and cried.

Jiraiya heard that he had received a prophecy from the great master, and then set out on a journey to find his destiny.

When Haruko Asagi was 20 years old, several of them had already become powerful jonin.

Haruko Hayama often takes fewer missions under the banner of "enjoying life". After all, she has the relationship with the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen. Haruko Hayama feels that her life is full of worries.

But today she received an important mission. The person who was supposed to carry it out was Tsunade, but she rushed home because her grandmother Mito Uzumaki was ill. Before leaving, she asked Hayama Haruko to take her place.

"We are welcoming the envoys from the Land of Whirlpools and the Hidden Village of Uzushio?"

In the morning, Haruko was thinking as she rushed there. She hadn't heard of any trade between Uzushiogakure and Konoha recently, so why would they send an envoy at this time...

When she arrived there and met the person she was supposed to greet, she finally understood what was going on.

The first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Lord Uzumaki Mito, is already very old, and his health has been deteriorating recently. It is unknown when he will pass away, so he needs a successor.

Kushina, who is from the Uzumaki clan in the Uzushiogakure Village in the Land of Whirlpools, was brought to the Land of Fire and the Village Hidden in the Leaf because of her special physique. She will become the second Nine-Tails Jinchūriki.

Still a little girl...

Haruko Asahi looked at Kushina who was led in front of her, with her long beautiful red hair scattered around her shoulders.

Seeing her confused face, she probably didn't know why she was brought here.

Although Haruko Hayama also extremely disliked the act of sacrificing innocent children, the power of the Nine-Tails was extraordinary. If any mistake occurred, the entire village and even the entire ninja world would be sacrificed.

Because the accompanying envoy from the Uzushiogakure Village was still there, Haruko Mori didn't say much. After settling Kushina down, Haruko Mori gave her a reassuring smile.

"Your name is Kushina, right? Your red hair is so beautiful, like scattered rubies."

Kushina felt a little shy as she looked at her sister who was gently holding her hands.

"Do you know why you are here?" Haruko Asama still chose to tell her that the child has the right to know.

Kushina shook her head. She was brought here directly and the adults accompanying her were strangers. She was full of anxiety along the way, but the gentle tone of the elder sister in front of her soothed her heart.

"The first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was Lady Uzumaki Mito. She is very old now, so the village needs to select the second Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to suppress the Nine-Tails."

"That person... is it me?" Kushina asked nervously.

Morning Haruko answered her seriously, "Kushina, you have been chosen as the second Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, so you bear a very important and heavy mission."

Seeing Kushina starting to get nervous again, Morning Haruko smiled at her.

"Are you scared?"

"Um……"

"Would you like to meet the first Kyuubi Jinchuriki, Uzumaki Mito-sama? I can take you to meet her tomorrow."

"Is it okay?" Kushina asked hesitantly and a little expectantly.

"Of course, Lady Uzumaki Mito will probably want to see you too." Morning Haruko patted her head, "Get some rest today. My mission is supposed to be over, but I still like Kushina. Can I sleep with you today?"

Kushina originally thought that she was going to leave and hurriedly grabbed her hand, but when she heard that, she smiled happily again.

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. In the quiet room, Kushina could only hear her own breathing, but she knew that Haruko Asagao was lying on the sofa not far away. She seemed to have unknowingly become her only sense of security in this strange village.

"Can't sleep?"

Kushina was stunned for a moment when she heard her voice, and she was a little happy that she was paying attention to herself, "I can't sleep a little."

"Can you tell me your story?"

Kushina thought for a while, then spoke slowly: "I was born in the Uzushiogakure Village. Since I can remember, the war has never stopped. I have witnessed the death of many lives... I know the pain of losing a family member very well."

Haruko didn't speak for a while in the morning, and the only sound in the empty room was Kushina's faint crying.

"Kushina, you've worked so hard." Kushina heard her say that.

She was a person who refused to admit defeat and was stubborn, and was even more ashamed to show her weak side in front of others, but at this moment Kushina couldn't help it, so she turned over and buried her head in the pillow to cover up her own voice.

In the morning, Haruko pretended not to hear the noise behind her. She said in an excited tone: "You will like Konoha. It is peaceful and tranquil here. There are colorful flowers in spring, vibrant in summer, prosperous in autumn, and beautiful in winter. During the holidays, you can also..."

Listening carefully to Haruko Zaoma's description of life in Konoha, Kushina's sobs gradually subsided, and her mind also imagined beautiful pictures following Haruko Zaoma's voice.

Then, I fell asleep in joyful anticipation...

"Goodnight, Kushina."

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Due to the widening gap caused by the imbalance in economic development among countries, the militant forces in the ninja villages of various countries have risen in strength. Under the pretext of increasing fair privileges, they are promoting the use of force to expand their power and plunder resources.

The stable situation began to become turbulent and conflicts between countries gradually escalated.

In the morning, Haruko clearly felt the tense atmosphere in Konoha, and their workload also increased a lot.

Jiraiya, who was traveling outside, was recalled to Konoha Village. All forces were on the verge of war, brewing a large-scale military operation, and the war was about to break out.

But what came before the war was the cruelty of reality.

Tsunade's younger brother, Nawaki, accidentally fell into a trap while on a mission and was killed by an explosive talisman at the age of 12.

When she learned the news, Haruko was still on a mission outside the village in the morning. She showed an expression of disbelief, clenched her fists, and rushed back to Konoha as quickly as possible.

When she arrived at the place where Nawaki died, Tsunade and the other two were already there.

Orochimaru was visibly stunned when he saw her, while Jiraiya showed an expression of reluctance.

Haruko Asama also wanted to comfort Tsunade, but her condition at the moment was not much better than Tsunade's.

Rope Tree… is also her family.

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