Chapter 154 Kushina, You're Free

Kushina Uzumaki had no idea about the conversation between Mirai Uchiha and the Nine-Tails, so she asked with some confusion, "What do you mean?"

Mirai released the Three-Tails and explained, "I've reached an agreement with the Nine-Tails. As long as you allow it to take this form when needed, it won't cause you any trouble anymore."

Both Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze were shocked, their mouths wide open. "Huh?!"

Was that vicious Nine-Tails actually someone one could communicate with?

"There's no need to look so surprised. The Nine-Tails is just a bit tsundere. Actually, it's not much different from a spoiled kitten throwing a fit."

Upon hearing that, both Kushina and Minato fell into silence.

A spoiled kitten throwing a fit?

They weren't quite sure for a moment.

Was the Nine-Tails Mirai described the same creature they knew?

"But... if we let the Nine-Tails run around outside, wouldn't it scare many people?"

"Not to mention, what if someone coveted its power? Wouldn't that be troublesome?"

Hearing Minato's concerns, Mirai shook his head. "Considering what happened with the Three-Tails, I think it's safe to have the Nine-Tails stay inside the village."

Seeing the two still looked puzzled, Mirai added, "The Nine-Tails' real name is Kurama."

Just then, a smell of burning came from the kitchen.

Minato's face changed expressions. "Oh no, I forgot I was cooking..."

Watching Minato get busy in the kitchen, Mirai quietly asked Kushina, "Kushina, are you okay?"

Kushina shook her head. "Mirai, I overreacted just now."

Mirai didn't dwell on the topic but casually mentioned, "From now on, there will no longer be ANBU or Root ninja watching over you."

"Kushina, you're free."

Hearing such a promise, Kushina felt somewhat dazed.

Back when Hiruzen Sarutobi was in power, she couldn't even dare to imagine something like this happening.

She had originally thought she'd spend her whole life under surveillance, yet everything had changed so drastically.

"Mirai, thank you."

Kushina said sincerely.

She knew that besides Mirai Uchiha, there probably wasn't another leader courageous enough in Konoha who could make such a commitment to her.

Being friends with Mirai Uchiha was probably the greatest stroke of luck in her life.

Mirai waved it off casually.

To Kushina, these changes carried tremendous significance, but to Mirai, they were just small, effortless gestures.

Mirai Uchiha didn't want to dwell any further on the topic. He turned and said, "Kushina, you should go chat with Mikoto sometime. She's been riding me constantly—I swear my ears have gone numb."

Kushina Uzumaki suddenly remembered that this little brat had unknowingly won over her best friend.

Now that she thought about it, Kushina couldn't help muttering, "Never thought Mikoto would actually end up with you. Guess things change in unexpected ways."

Upon hearing this, Mirai inwardly snorted.

That was already considered unexpected?

Just wait until he gets together with Tsunade later. Kushina's reaction will definitely be something to see.

At the thought of Tsunade's sexy figure, Mirai's heart involuntarily raced a little.

After settling matters with Hiruzen Sarutobi and others, he should think of ways to develop some feelings with that woman called Tsunade.

Leaving such a beautiful woman all to herself for too long is practically a crime.

"Hey, are you thinking about something naughty again?"

Seeing Kushina eyeing him suspiciously, Mirai coughed lightly and said, "You'd better release the Nine-Tails first."

"Why don't you try loosening the seal a little?"

Speaking of the Nine-Tails, Kushina's expression became serious.

Encouraged by Mirai's gaze, she placed her hand on her stomach.

Then, intentionally loosened the seal on herself.

In the next moment, the Nine-Tails' chakra started gradually surging out. But unlike before, this time the Nine-Tails' chakra wasn't rampaging uncontrollably.

This allowed Kushina to relax slightly.

Soon afterward, a smaller form of Kurama appeared before Kushina.

Looking at the Nine-Tails before her, Kushina's eyes lit up.

Unlike its usual ferocious appearance, this Nine-Tails looked unexpectedly cute.

"So adorable!"

Kushina couldn't help but exclaim.

The Nine-Tails wanted to flare up initially, but noticing Mirai's gentle gaze, it eventually only turned its head away with a slight snort: "This old one wants to go enjoy some sunlight now."

Before Mirai could speak, Kushina scooped the fox into her arms: "I'll take you to enjoy the sunshine."

With that, she ran toward the door: "Future, let Minato know—I'm going to find Mikoto."

Bang!

The door shut.

Watching the energetic Kushina rush off, Mirai didn't say much else.

He could more or less understand how Kushina felt.

No need to worry anymore about the Tailed Beast inside her rampaging and hurting innocents, no need to fear constant surveillance wherever she went, nor having people repeatedly stepping in front of her bossing her around...

Ahahaha… Time for some heartfelt words!

Minato Namikaze peeked out from the kitchen holding a large pot of steaming chicken soup. Noticing Kushina wasn't in the living room, he asked with slight puzzlement, "Where did Kushina go?"

"She went out. It'll just be the two of us for lunch today."

"She's about to become a mother, yet she still acts so recklessly."

Minato chuckled as he made this remark, then clapped his hands together. "Mirai, dinner is ready. Come eat."

At the dining table, Minato looked at Mirai Uchiha and asked, "Mirai, although I'm really grateful for what you've done for Kushina, is it really okay to let Nine-Tails and Kushina act alone like this? Nothing bad will happen, right?"

Mirai waved it off dismissively. "Don't worry, everything will be fine with me around."

Obito Uchiha hadn't returned to the village in quite some time. He most likely had already gone rogue, just like in the original story.

If that was the case, then he no longer needed to hold back against the other party.

The most important thing now was to draw out Obito Uchiha and obtain his dojutsu, Kamui.

Uzumaki Kushina would serve as the 'bait.'

If Obito dared to make a move against Uzumaki Kushina, that would perfectly suit his plans.

After all, with a dojutsu like [Ame-no-Koyane-no-Kami], his margin for error was extremely high. Even if something unexpected happened, it wouldn't be hard to prevent irreparable damage.

Mirai took a sip of the chicken soup and a hint of anticipation showed on his face.

The dojutsu of the Mangekyo Sharingan he loved most in his previous life was precisely [Kamui]. Obito Uchiha absolutely must come to Konoha just like in the original story, bringing some baby gifts for the newly born Naruto!

Otherwise, tracking him down in the vast ninja world would be no easy feat.

However, thinking too much about it now was useless. All he needed to do next was patiently wait for Naruto's birth.

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