113. Uzumaki Miyuki

Faced with such a forceful Sora, the red-haired woman had no choice but to follow him.

The main reason was that she couldn't resist at all. She hadn't eaten for several days and had almost no strength left.

The red-haired woman knew very well that as a member of the Uzumaki clan, her physique was highly coveted. She had begun to accept her fate. After hiding for so many years, she had still been found.

Sora walked with the red-haired woman through Kusagakure Village for some time. Because there were people everywhere, he searched for a while before finally finding a secluded corner of an alley where no one was present.

Sora looked at the red-haired woman and asked, "What's your name?"

"Uzumaki Miyuki."

Hearing the name Uzumaki, Sora couldn't help but smile.

After going through so much trouble, they had finally found who they were looking for.

Sora released his Transformation Jutsu and showed his true face to Uzumaki Miyuki.

He introduced himself: "My name is Sora, and this is Hatake Kakashi. We are Konoha shinobi."

Uzumaki Miyuki looked at Sora in surprise. She hadn't expected the two people before her to be from Konoha.

But it made sense—only the people of Konoha still remembered the Uzumaki clan that had been destroyed.

Sora explained, "I know you're very wary of me, but what I said earlier is the truth. I have a way to help you escape your current situation and give you a life that is ten or even a hundred times better than your current one.

And this method, I think you've already guessed it—that is to come to Konoha with me. As a former ally of Konoha, the village will provide you with a stable life."

Uzumaki Miyuki frowned. She didn't have any positive feelings toward Konoha.

Like Uzumaki Kushina, Miyuki had witnessed the fall of her country with her own eyes. Konoha, despite being an ally of the Land of Whirlpools, had offered no support at all and had simply stood by and watched.

Seeing Uzumaki Miyuki's frown and somewhat resistant expression, Sora didn't understand why she was hesitant.

However, he still tried to persuade her: "Uzumaki Miyuki, I think you've had enough of this life as a refugee, right? Although I don't know why you're resistant, after going to Konoha, at least you can have a stable life.

As a member of the Uzumaki clan, you should know very well what will happen if someone discovers your identity.

You would lose your rights as a human being and be treated as a tool, living miserably."

Uzumaki Miyuki was silent for a long time before finally asking, "Do I have the right to choose?"

Sora told her the truth: "I'm sorry, you don't have the right to choose. Whether you agree or not, I will take you to Konoha. I'm just fulfilling my promise to explain things to you.

And I didn't lie to you. In Konoha, there is indeed another member of your clan named Uzumaki Kushina, and she is my future wife."

Hearing Sora say that there really was a fellow clan member in Konoha, a spark appeared in Uzumaki Miyuki's lifeless eyes.

Uzumaki Miyuki asked, "I have one last question. Is Konoha looking for members of the Uzumaki clan everywhere?"

Sora shook his head and said, "No, I'm the only one looking."

Uzumaki Miyuki was surprised: "For your fiancée Uzumaki Kushina?"

Sora replied, "Yes, but it's definitely not what you think. I'm not searching everywhere for members of the Uzumaki clan. I came to the Land of Grass with the specific purpose of finding you because I need your help. As for why, you don't need to ask—you'll know later.

So will you willingly come with me to Konoha, or will I have to force you?"

Uzumaki Miyuki nodded and agreed: "I don't have the right to choose, so you can decide for yourself."

"Alright then, come with us. Kakashi, we can return to the base now."

Sora continued as before, using genjutsu to escort Kakashi and Uzumaki Miyuki out of Kusagakure Village.

After two days of travelling, Sora, Kakashi, and Uzumaki Miyuki arrived at the Konoha base.

Seeing Sora return with a strange woman, Nara Shinsuke and Jiraiya were very surprised.

"Sora, who is this?"

Sora replied, "This is a member of the Uzumaki clan, Miyuki Uzumaki."

Nara Shinsuke and Jiraiya looked at Miyuki Uzumaki in shock.

She was actually a member of the Uzumaki clan.

Sora said to Jiraiya, "Jiraiya-sama, Uzumaki Miyuki wants to join Konoha. Please ask Lord Hokage to have a sensor ninja examine Miyuki Uzumaki's memories to confirm she isn't an enemy spy.

At the same time, the situation in the Land of Grass has stabilized, and Kakashi and I don't need to stay here anymore. We want to go to the Land of Hot Water to support Orochimaru-sensei. Please ask Lord Hokage for permission to transfer us to the Land of Hot Springs."

Jiraiya nodded, "I understand. I'll take care of this right away. You and Kakashi can rest now."

Finding a member of the Uzumaki clan was quite significant.

Sora and Kakashi left.

Jiraiya then arranged for two shinobi to take Uzumaki Miyuki to a place where she could rest.

Just as Jiraiya was about to leave, Nara Shinsuke stopped him.

"Master Jiraiya, there are some things I need to discuss with you."

"Shinsuke, what do you want to talk about?"

Nara Shinsuke said with a serious expression, "About Sora and that Uzumaki Miyuki."

Jiraiya asked with some confusion, "What about the two of them?"

Nara Shinsuke said solemnly, "Jiraiya-sama, Mito-sama doesn't have much time left, so Uzumaki Kushina is designated to be the next Jinchūriki container. You should be well aware of this."

Jiraiya nodded and said, "Yes, I'm fully aware."

Only a few people in Konoha knew that Uzumaki Kushina would become the next Jinchūriki.

As one of the founding clans that joined Konoha in its early days, the Nara clan remained firmly loyal to the Hokage. As the current head of the Nara clan, Nara Shinsuke was privy to this information.

Nara Shinsuke continued, "Everyone knows about the relationship between Sora and Uzumaki Kushina.

In the beginning, Sora suddenly asks Lord Orochimaru to help him request an assignment to the Land of Grass.

When he first came to the Land of Grass, Sora also requested a long-term mission from Lord Sakumo.

Someone has seen that Sora has a map of the Land of Grass marked with crosses all over it, as if he's searching for someone.

Now that Sora has come to the Land of Grass again, he requested another long-term mission from you. Now that he's brought back a member of the Uzumaki clan, he has immediately requested to return to the Land of Hot Springs..."

Jiraiya's face also turned serious, "Shinsuke, what are you suggesting... that Sora already knows Kushina is going to become a Jinchūriki?"

Nara Shinsuke nodded and said gravely, "I'm afraid so. Moreover, I believe Sora is looking for Uzumaki Miyuki in order to have her replace Uzumaki Kushina as the Jinchūriki!"

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