Chapter 321 Because She is a Mother

Kushina could also be sensitive to this. Not to mention that she inherited the most perfect Uzumaki bloodline and was once the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, just as a mother, Kushina could clearly sense the mood of her own children.

Kushina could clearly sense Naruto's longing for her.

But the same is true of Menma's alienation and estrangement.

Kushina could also see it clearly.

This distance is less than ten steps.

It's as far away as if it's a world away.

So far that it seems that they can't see each other's figures.

Kushina's slightly raised eyelids looked at Menma not far away, and a trace of sadness and guilt was revealed in her beautiful eyes.

Both of them left a chakra in the bodies of their two children. Although it is impossible to know all the information from the outside world 100%, because there is really not much chakra left and it cannot be easily consumed, some information can still be obtained.

Originally, I just wanted to see the two children growing up together from time to time, and then show up to see them when they are adults, preferably when they have their other half.

Kushina is still looking forward to seeing her daughter-in-law.

However.

Everything is beyond the imagination of Minato and Kushina.

The two brothers were separated, and one of them was isolated and excluded by the entire ninja village as a demon fox. How could Kushina accept this?

Don't look at the original book. Kushina didn't seem to say much about Naruto's childhood experience, but that was based on Naruto not leaving Konoha. Naruto finally gained the recognition of the village with his own will and efforts. It was Naruto who was willing to stay. Then, as a mother, Kushina would certainly not say anything to spoil the mood.

But what about this life?

Menma's childhood experience.

And that decisive defection.

All of them would make Kushina feel heartbroken.

That was also her own child, and he inherited her hair color, although his face was more similar to Minato.

How could Kushina not feel angry?

It can be said that Minato may have chosen to remain silent due to his status as Hokage, but Kushina's heart was full of anger towards Sarutobi Hiruzen!

Even towards Jiraiya.

Kushina's heart was also very dissatisfied.

That was her husband's mentor, who was regarded as a father, but he did not fulfill his duties and obligations.

He also let the two brothers go to the point of fighting for life and death.

How could you let Kushina accept it?

Those were her children who she had carried for ten months and gave birth to with great difficulty.

Now, even at such a close distance, Kushina felt that Menma was very far away from her.

Kushina felt as if her heart was about to break.

"Menma..."

The words that Kushina called out softly.

It also made Naruto, who was still immersed in the warm embrace of his mother, wake up instantly, and subconsciously he immediately distanced himself.

Subconsciously, he turned his sight and looked at Menma who was calm not far away. At this moment, a special emotion also emerged in Naruto's heart.

Although he was not as sensitive as Kushina.

But Naruto could also sense that between the three of them, mother and son, in the not-so-far distance, there seemed to be a huge wall separating them.

"Mother."

Menma seemed to be unaware of everything, as if he was a brother who gave way to his brother and mother to reunite. When his mother called him, he just opened his legs and walked lightly in front of Kushina.

He still had a calm look on his face and called out softly.

It made Kushina's heart twitch again.

Although she had already walked to the position in front of him, Kushina did not feel the distance at all, but became more distant and colder.

Especially the word "mother".

That was definitely not the name Kushina wanted to hear.

What she wanted was to be called "Mom" like Naruto. 'Ah

But when the words came to her lips, Kushina couldn't say them no matter what. She felt that she had no right to ask for her own child.

She owed Menma.

The right hand that was gently raised, the faintly trembling fingers, seemed to want to touch Menma's face, but in the end Kushina put it down.

The more it was at this time.

Instead, Kushina hoped to see Menma blame herself, reprimand herself, or even show an expression of great resentment.

Because in that way, Kushina would feel that Menma still had her in his heart and still cared about her as a mother.

It was just such a calm and indifferent look.

It would make Kushina's heart surge with infinite sadness, and she would feel that she had lost this child forever.

That kind of pain, that kind of palpitation.

It would make Kushina lose all the courage to speak.

She didn't know what she should say or do.

Everything seemed so cold, without the slightest warmth.

To be honest, if she hadn't seen that Menma was about to kill Naruto (that's what Kushina saw), she wouldn't have shown up at this time, because she hadn't figured out how she should face her child.

Any words between mother and son seemed to become pale and feeble.

Naruto also seemed to be able to see through the strange relationship beneath the seemingly plain appearance, after looking left and right.

Just when he was about to say something.

"Is mother worried about Naruto? Don't worry, mother, I have already promised my father that I will not kill Naruto no matter what. Although there is not much emotion in it, he is still my brother after all. Even for this blood relationship, for the sake of my father and mother, I will never kill Naruto again. I just want him to be more honest. I will only imprison Naruto until I succeed again. Or when I fail and die, Naruto will be free again."

Menma exhaled slightly and spoke first.

Those were still words spoken calmly.

When she heard the first half of the story, Kushina's beautiful eyes also lit up. To be honest, the last thing she wanted to see was the two brothers killing each other. That was the most disturbing thing for Kushina. The sad part is that in this world, Kushina cares most, it should even be said that she only cares about Menma and Naruto brothers.

In the past, she had fulfilled her duties and obligations as the Hokage's wife and a Konoha ninja, but now she just wanted to be a mother and watch her children grow up.

How is the village? How is the world?

What does it have to do with her?

Kushina is not Minato's character.

But it was also Menma's words without any emotional warmth, and the half-sentence that followed, that made Kushina's eyes darken again.

Why did this child say such heart-wrenching words.

"Menma, I..."

Kushina opened her mouth, wanting to say something.

"You don't need to say anything, mother. As I said to my father before, neither you nor he did anything wrong. You just did what you should do. There is no question of who owes whom. This silly boy, I He will be watched, I can assure you.”

Menma looked directly at Kushina with a steady expression and said in an extremely serious tone.

This was Menma's only way to repay the kindness of his parents in this life. Since his parents didn't want to see the killings between their children, he had to try his best to satisfy them.

Even if it is difficult, we must achieve it.

But as Menma said, it's not a question of who owes whom, it's just that Menma wants to do it.

This was the only way Menma chose to make himself feel at ease.

Follow your own heart.

This is Menma's first rule of conduct.

"What? You didn't plan to kill me? Huh? Why do you want to imprison me? This? You?"

Naruto, who was sitting on one side, was now waking up from a dream. He widened his eyes, looked directly at Menma, and yelled in hindsight.

"Kill you? Do you have any reason to be killed? Do you really think that I am the kind of person who is completely blinded by hatred and will kill anyone who blocks me? Naruto, say you are stupid, That’s right.”

Menma glanced at Naruto and said calmly.

"Then if that's the case, why do you still use such cruel methods? Menma, I think everything is still okay..."

"If you still want to talk about mutual understanding between people and that all problems can be solved through negotiation, just shut your mouth, Naruto. I won't try to make you agree with my approach, but you Don't talk too much nonsense. I'll spare your life just for the sake of my father and mother. I don't have any feelings for you. I hope you can understand this, brother? That's just a ridiculous word. The only thing you can do is to use strength and the determination to kill me to subdue me, but now that you have failed, then play the role that a loser should have. "

Menma waved his hand, and his tone became colder at this moment.

This can be regarded as Menma's last act of mercy, and it can also be regarded as a clear explanation of his childhood self in his previous life.

After all, he is my favorite anime protagonist.

It doesn't matter whether others approve of this approach, as long as Menma can live with it in his own heart.

It can neither be killed nor released.

After eliminating all other possibilities, the answer that remains is the only correct answer.

He met Menma's eyes that were still extremely cold.

Naruto's heart couldn't help but twitch slightly.

Kushina, who was on one side, subconsciously sighed secretly in her heart, but compared with the beginning, Kushina's tight heartstrings have relaxed a little bit. At least the worst situation won't happen, right?

Kushina could only comfort herself inwardly.

"Menma, there is nothing to mention about the past. How do you think about it and how do you do it? Mom, I won't say anything more. You have the freedom to choose your own future. As long as everything you do now It’s really something you want to do and won’t regret, that’s enough.”

Kushina looked at Menma with a hint of tenderness and said.

"Mom, this..."

When Naruto on the side heard Kushina speaking, he subconsciously thought that Kushina would join him in persuading Menma, but the more he heard, the more he felt something was wrong.

Do what you want to do without regrets?

Isn't this right?

Mom, shouldn't you persuade Menma to stop and then return to the village?

Naruto looked at Menma and Kushina with an expression that seemed to be incomprehensible, and his mouth opened subconsciously.

"Naruto, everyone has the right to make their own choices, and no one can force anyone, even me as a mother, not to mention that I have never fulfilled the obligations of a mother, for you, and for your brother Menma. My only request is that you don't regret the choice you made today."

Kushina shook her head slightly, interrupted Naruto's words, and said with a very serious expression.

She is all dead.

She doesn't want to care about anything irrelevant anymore.

She only cares about her two children who are only 13 years old. Now, Naruto is still a little childish.

Although Naruto is already very outstanding at this age.

But Kushina still can't let go.

Only Menma seems to have embarked on a "road of no return".

But for some reason, Kushina felt that her son, the eldest son who was born just a little earlier than Naruto, was inexplicably mature and reliable. If she had to make a choice.

Kushina would definitely support Menma.

At least from the current point of view, everything Menma did was very methodical, and it was already on the right track, wasn't it?

What Kushina had to judge now was whether her eldest son was also emotional, that is, judging only by emotions.

If that was the case, even if she couldn't really do anything.

Kushina also wanted to try a little to persuade her child to turn back.

This was the only obligation that Kushina felt she could fulfill as a mother.

When Menma heard Kushina's words, he was subconsciously stunned. The impression given in the original book was too deep.

It was so profound that Menma thought that whether it was Minato or Kushina, they would not blame themselves at most. In their hearts, they would still be slightly biased towards Konoha. Minato was the Hokage, not to mention that when Kushina came to Konoha as a child, her dream seemed to be to become a Hokage.

And the meeting between the couple and Naruto later.

All of these exacerbated Menma's "prejudice".

But now it seems that, Minato aside, Kushina is not what she imagined.

"Menma, I don't have any other identity now, I am just your mother, so, Menma, can you tell your mother what you really think?"

Kushina seemed to have made up her mind.

She stepped forward firmly.

When she came to Menma's front.

The right hand that was stretched out, while gently stroking Menma's cheek, also whispered in Menma's ear with a gentle smile.