7

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

Kushina springs up at the noise of the alarm, promptly silencing the annoying clock. "Ah, the morning has come." Dumb clock just couldn't hold off for two more minutes. My vow would have been fulfilled, hmh.. "What a way to begin the day."

She raised her arms and let out a yawn. Her eyes fall to her robe, now ajar, which had parted during her slumber. She felt a bit embarrassed about the wardrobe mishap, even though she's by herself now. She swiftly closes it and transitions into the connected washroom.

As she exits the washroom, she puts on her Shinobi attire. After rousing Naruto abruptly and engaging in a brief exercise session in the backyard.

She additionally adjusted Naruto's kata forms and attempted to instruct him on some of her katas, but she recognized it would be futile since Naruto was similar to her; he learned through practice, and at that moment, it was evident he wasn't fully engaged.

As the hour approaches, the mother and son pair swiftly head to the washroom. While Kushina, dressed in a short towel, bathes Naruto, he attempts to evade her but fails.

"Kaa-chan, I am a grown-up now; I can take a bath by myself, dattebayo."

Kushina is laughing at his annoyance. "Of course, my small Naru-chan has grown up to be a big boy now." He is able to fend off large ninjas now. You can't eat without dropping food. "How are you supposed to bathe correctly?" she responds, mimicking his tone.

Naruto exhales dramatically and pouts, exclaiming, "it's not the same, Kaa-chan." Kushina, unable to resist his cute expression, embraces him, pressing his face against her chest.

"Naru-chan is adorable," she says while letting him go, "I'm heading out." "Prepare for the academy, alright?" After he nods, she steps into her room following a quick shower and dresses in her Shinobi attire.

Rapidly preparing a quick breakfast for them. Following breakfast, as is customary, Neko arrives to collect Naruto. Kushina sends a message indicating that she will be joining today as well.

Upon arriving at the Academy, Naruto dashes toward Sasuke, who is with his older brother Itachi. Kushina spots Itachi right away. She truly had no idea what to make of him.

He's undoubtedly a prodigy, akin to Kakashi and her spouse. However, she didn't appreciate how quickly he matured for her liking.

Itachi's teenage voice pulled her away from her thoughts. "Kushina-sama," he says in greeting. "Oh, dear Itachi-kun, it feels like just yesterday when you would come to see me with Mikoto, pocky in your mouth." "You matured at such a rapid pace."

She attempts to pinch his cheeks, but Itachi, aware of her tricks, swiftly avoids her hands. "Mou, you're putting in so much effort lately; you ought to try to relax, Itachi."

When she halts, he responds in a flat tone, "I can't do that, Kushina-sama; I came here to bid farewell to Sasuke." "I need to leave."

Kushina halts him. "Could you please ask Mikoto to swing by Hokage tower at about 1 PM before you leave?" Inform her that it's regarding the shopping excursion." Itachi acknowledges and vanishes.

Kushina, turning back to the children, now observes that a large crowd has gathered around Naruto, and they are gazing at her with admiration in their eyes. She noticed Naruto's lips moving but couldn't hear clearly.

He was likely bragging about her amazing mother. Advancing towards children. They all welcome her and attempt to bow. She returns their greeting and prevents them from bowing.

She swiftly gives Naruto a quick hug and farewell, much to the annoyance and amusement of his friends, before heading to Hokage tower.

Upon entering the office, Kushina is taken aback to find Hiruzen absent. Although she's arrived slightly ahead of schedule today, he typically was here on time. She pondered if anything occurred, acknowledging Daikoku and the concealed Anbu at the edges, much to their annoyance.

She promptly places her bag down and sits down. Her desk happens to be situated in front of the large photo of her husband, which brings her joy. Gazing at the family photo she had stored in the drawer since no personal belongings were permitted on the desk's surface.

Kushina, seeing that Hiruzen is missing, promptly assumes responsibility and convenes a meeting with the Taskforce assembled. Distributing the outstanding tasks across different channels.

She hurriedly visits the mission assignment office and reviews any urgent tasks on the list, pleased that everything is proceeding as planned. She occupies a spot as different genins and chunins arrive with their teams and Senseis for the assignment.

An hour later, Kushina returned to her desk as Sandaime entered the office.

He gestured with his head in her direction. "It's nice to see you, Kushina, finally stepping up here." It soothes those aging muscles, allowing Konoha to continue on without him. "My grandson Konohamaru was particularly persistent today about wanting me to spend some time with him."

Kushina grinned and observed that none of the chunins were present in the room at that moment. "Take it easy, Old-man; I will ensure Konoha is well looked after."

She was involved with several documents from the Konoha Merchant association. An Anbu wearing a boar mask is kneeling before them. It's 11; at least he is punctual for his punishment.

She raised her voice with authority, "Boar, you were tasked with monitoring Uzumaki Naruto, yet you abandoned your post without proper authorization from the Anbu commander or Hokage. "What is your plea?"

Lowering his head, he said, "I admit my guilt." "I feel embarrassed that Jiraiya-Sama deceived me so effortlessly."

Nodding at him, "Due to your failure, you will be suspended from Anbu for 14 days as punishment. During the punishment period, you will need to complete a minimum of eight D rank missions each day without receiving any payment.

As Anbu nods and disappears in a swirl, Hiruzen remarks, "You're aware that many Anbu are accustomed to Jiraiya's tumultuous methods." I understand he isn't the strongest in ethics or adhering to the proper procedures, but that's his way of working.

Kushina exhales and responds, "Who's altering the pervert?" I am altering the way our team operates. Anbu are the best, and we can't allow them to be deceived by anyone, even if that person is as talented as Jiraiya.