Chapter 233 Kushina's Choice

Liuyun helped Kushina to resolve her self-blame, and then told her his purpose.

"Kushina, come with me? I'll take you out of Konoha..."

Hearing that Liuyun wanted to take her away, Kushina nodded repeatedly without thinking. She didn't even think about asking Uzumaki Mito's opinion. As long as Liuyun was willing to take her with her, she was willing to give up everything and follow Liuyun away!

"No...you can't take Kushina away..."

Uzumaki Mito's voice sounded at the right time. In fact, she had already come over when she heard Kushina crying loudly.

Liuyun was of course aware of her presence and did not deliberately avoid her when speaking.

"Why can't I take Kushina away?" Liuyun asked coldly. He knew the reason why Uzumaki Mito stopped him from taking Kushina away.

"Grandma Mito, I don't want to stay in Konoha anymore, I just want to follow him..." Kushina also stood up and spoke firmly at this time.

Uzumaki Mito ignored Kushina, and looked at Liuyun with pity in his cloudy old eyes:

"Kid, I know you hate those people in Konoha's upper echelons... I don't want to say anything good for them, but... most people in the village are unaware..."

What Uzumaki Mito meant was that most of the ninjas in the village were innocent, and she hoped that Liuyun would not hate the entire Konoha Village because of this incident.

"I'm going to die soon... Kushina is the future Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, she can't leave with you, Konoha can't be without the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki..."

Hearing what Uzumaki Mito said, Liuyun's face remained indifferent. He knew that the reason why Uzumaki Mito didn't let Kushina leave was because of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

"Have you considered Kushina's wishes? Who are you to decide her life? What does it have to do with me whether Konoha has a Jinchuriki?"

Liuyun retorted in a stiff tone, Uzumaki Mito's words already represented Konoha's position. She wanted to use Kushina as a container for the Nine-Tails, so Liuyun naturally would not treat her well anymore.

Kushina lowered her head and remained silent, but her hands tightly grasped Liuyun's arms, not wanting to separate from him.

"I know it's unfair to Kushina, but she is the only Uzumaki who can bear the power of the Nine-Tails. At this stage, Konoha has no time to find another replacement..."

Uzumaki Mito's face showed pain. She did feel guilty towards Kushina and felt that she was not worthy of being someone's grandmother. After all, the fate of the Jinchūriki has always been tragic and unfortunate, and she was the one who brought misfortune to Kushina.

However, there was always a choice to be made between the village and the granddaughter, and Uzumaki Mito ultimately stood on the side of the village.

"It's ridiculous. You know it's unfair but you still force others to accept it. Do you think everyone should sacrifice themselves for the village? How is this idea different from those people?"

It was rare for Liuyun to say something harsh to her.

Uzumaki Mito lowered her head when she heard that. She couldn't refute Liuyun's words.

"If you still regard Kushina as your granddaughter in your heart, then please don't stop me... Moreover, even if you don't agree, I will still take Kushina away. You should know that you can't stop me."

Liuyun's tone was firm and his attitude was very tough.

"Liuyun..."

Kushina gently pulled Liuyun's sleeve. She didn't want Liuyun and Grandma Mito to fall out.

"Unless you kill me, I won't watch you take Kushina away..."

Uzumaki Mito shook his head, then walked straight to Liuyun, as if threatening to die.

Kushina is too important to the village, especially after her stupid husband distributed all eight tailed beasts to various ninja villages, the Nine-Tails has become an indispensable strategic "weapon" for the Konoha Village.

"Do you think I dare not kill you?"

Liuyun watched her speak coldly, with a terrifying murderous intent flashing in his scarlet right eye.

"Liuyun..."

Kushina tugged at the corner of his shirt and shook her head at him.

"I'm sorry, Kushina..."

Uzumaki Mito lowered her head and tears flowed unconsciously. Kushina wanted to pursue her own happiness, but she became the evil person who stood in her way.

"Liuyun, no one in Konoha can stop you two from being together, but please don't take Kushina away. Konoha really can't lose her, please..."

As Uzumaki Mito said this, she wanted to kneel down in front of the two of them, but at the critical moment, Liuyun grabbed her arm.

After all, this old woman helped him a lot, and Liuyun couldn't just watch her kneel down and remain indifferent.

Of course, it’s not so easy to get Liuyun to give up taking Kushina away.

"Kushina, do you want to come with me? As long as you don't want to be the so-called Nine-Tails container, no one can force you with me here!"

Liuyun gave the decision-making power to Kushina. As long as this girl was willing to follow him regardless of everything, he would not have to worry about anything else!

Looking at Liuyun's determined eyes, and then looking at Uzumaki Mito who was begging her, Kushina fell silent for a moment.

After a long while, she hugged the boy beside her again and spoke with tears in her eyes:

"I really want to go with you. I don't want to be a container for the Nine-Tails... But Konoha saved me from the ruins, allowed me to study and met you, and Grandma Mito took care of me for so many years..."

Kushina said as she choked up again, but Ryuun already understood what she meant.

She didn't want to be an ungrateful person, but even though she was unwilling, she couldn't just walk away or abandon the dying old man.

Liuyun patted her back calmly with a calm expression, and seemed not surprised by Kushina's answer.

"I respect your wishes..."

After a long silence, he whispered softly in the girl's ear.

Upon hearing this, Kushina pursed her lips again, wishing she could merge her entire body into Liuyun.

Seeing that he had persuaded Liuyun, Uzumaki Mito tactfully left here and returned the time and space to the two of them, not afraid that they would just leave.

"Hashirama... I'm really tired..."

Uzumaki Mito looked up at the moon above her head with tears streaming down her face. After a while, she trembled and walked into the darkness.

Inside the boudoir, Kushina leaned against Liuyun, with her arms tightly wrapped around his chest.

"You've lost a lot of weight in just a few days..."

Looking down at the girl leaning against his chest, Liuyun's eyes were full of pity.

Kushina hadn't been able to eat for several days, and her mood had been at a low point. She was losing weight at a speed visible to the naked eye, and her cheeks even had a few sunken spots.

Upon hearing this, Kushina looked up at him, then took the initiative to stretch out her hand and touch his left eye socket.

"I'm fine... Is it possible for your eyes to regain sight because of that forbidden technique?"

The girl's voice and hands were trembling, and her eyes were full of heartache.

"Have!"

"Everything is only temporary, including your and my pain!"