Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

Chiba felt that it would be very troublesome for Mito Uzumaki to have a private talk with him.

Chiba also felt there was nothing to talk about with Mito Uzumaki.

Mito Uzumaki wanted Kushina Uzumaki to become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, so he and Mito Uzumaki were naturally on opposite sides.

Even the most oblivious Kushina Uzumaki has noticed that there seems to be a problem between Chiba and Mito Uzumaki.

Caught in the middle, Kushina hesitated, "Chiba... Grandma Mito..."

Mito Uzumaki sighed, "Chiba, I'm not trying to talk to you alone as a member of Konoha, but as Kushina's elder. Is that not allowed?"

Chiyu frowned slightly and glanced at Kushina Uzumaki.

Seeing Kushina's troubled expression, Chiba frowned even more deeply.

After releasing Kushina's hand, Chiba said, "I understand, Kushina. Go outside and wait for me. I'll talk to Mito-sama soon and come find you."

After Kushina Uzumaki left, Chiba looked at Mito Uzumaki and asked, "Mito-sama, what would you like to talk to me about?"

Mito Uzumaki said gently, "Chiba, you are a member of my husband's clan, so I am also your elder."

Chiyu lowered her head slightly, her voice still distant: "Lord Mito, I do not have a surname."

Mito Uzumaki gave a bitter smile.

They have no surname... and they don't even acknowledge being descendants of the Senju clan...

Mito Uzumaki shook her head helplessly, then said, "Chiba, I'm very confident entrusting Kushina's future to you..."

Upon hearing Mito Uzumaki's words, Chiba raised her head and looked at Mito Uzumaki again.

Mito Uzumaki's lips curved into a bitter smile. It seemed that only Kushina Uzumaki could elicit Chiba's true feelings, which also showed how important Kushina Uzumaki was to Chiba.

Mito Uzumaki continued, "We members of the Uzumaki clan almost all possess a special constitution, born with enormous chakra and formidable vitality. And what I'm about to tell you is a secret of Konoha..."

Just as Mito Uzumaki was about to continue speaking, she suddenly sensed an increasingly intense malice rising from Chiba's body.

Although Chiba's expression didn't change, Mito Uzumaki was certain that Chiba's malice was directed at her.

Mito Uzumaki was very confused. She could understand if Chiba harbored ill will towards her after she revealed what she was about to say.

But she hasn't said anything yet, so why does Qianyu suddenly harbor such malice towards her?

Mito Uzumaki's eyes narrowed.

Could it be that... Chiba knows something?

Of course Qianyu knew.

Mito Uzumaki first told him about the Uzumaki clan's constitution, and then about the secrets of Konoha.

What Mito Uzumaki is about to tell him will most likely be about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Chiba noticed Mito Uzumaki's scrutinizing gaze.

Chiba's heart skipped a beat. Had Mito Uzumaki figured something out?

That shouldn't be the case; he's always been good at managing his facial expressions.

Qianyu suddenly shuddered, her expression turning somewhat unpleasant.

He forgot something very important!

The abilities that Mito Uzumaki received as the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki.

Sensing malice.

No wonder Mito Uzumaki said earlier that there was no need to be so wary of her; it turns out she sensed his wariness towards her.

What a troublesome ability. In that case, my disguise is completely useless against Mito Uzumaki.

Qianyu took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

Since I can't pretend in front of Mito Uzumaki, there's no need to pretend anymore.

Sensing the change in Chiba's attitude, Mito Uzumaki looked intently into Chiba's eyes and said, "As expected, Chiba, you know about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and you also know why Kushina came to Konoha, right?"

"Lord Mito, I have no way of knowing."

No longer pretending, Chiba laid everything bare. It was one thing for Uzumaki Mito to guess, but it was quite another for Chiba to say it herself.

Mito Uzumaki frowned slightly: "Yes, you had no way of knowing, but you just found out. So, is your malice towards me because Konoha wants Kushina to become a Jinchuriki?"

Chiba replied in a formulaic manner, "Lord Mito, this is Konoha's decision, and I have no right to question or interfere."

Mito Uzumaki felt really tired talking to Chiba; this kid was completely impervious to reason.

Chapter 34 Little Fox

Mito Uzumaki is very tired right now.

Qianyu is too cunning.

Even though he had already realized that she knew he was pretending and her attitude had completely changed, he still spoke with perfect tact.

Mito Uzumaki said helplessly, "Chiba, can't we have an open and honest conversation? No one else will know about our conversation today. Since you are hostile towards me because of Kushina, you can tell me your thoughts. My current status is merely that of Kushina's elder, and also your elder."

Chiyu tilted her head slightly and looked calmly at Mito Uzumaki, saying, "Lord Mito, as Kushina's elder, you didn't even ask Kushina if she was willing to become a Jinchūriki. So, does my opinion matter?"

No matter what I think, Kushina will still take your place and become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha, won't she?

So...does it make sense?

Mito Uzumaki's eyes flickered.

Indeed, as Chiyu said, it is almost a foregone conclusion that Kushina Uzumaki will become the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki.

Therefore, neither Chiba's idea nor Kushina's idea matters.

But...

Mito Uzumaki looked intently at Chiba and said seriously, "It's meaningful, because your idea is meaningful to Kushina."

Chiba stared into Mito's eyes in silence for a long while before finally saying, "I hope Kushina can always be happy."

Chiyu's answer was already quite clear.

Becoming a Jinchūriki is accompanied by a lifetime of pain and loneliness.

Mito Uzumaki was alright, because she was the wife of the First Hokage and possessed powerful sealing techniques, so the Nine-Tails almost never went out of control.

Meanwhile, the jinchūriki of other ninja villages were having a very difficult time.

The Jinchūriki will fight with the Tailed Beast inside them to take control of their body, a process that is extremely painful.

Furthermore, if the Jinchūriki's powerful strength goes out of control, it will lead to the sacrifice of innocent people, thus making people increasingly fearful and disgusted of Jinchūriki.

The most painful part is when the tailed beast is extracted.

The Jinchuriki and the Tailed Beast share a life-and-death relationship; if the Tailed Beast is extracted from the Jinchuriki's body, the Jinchuriki will undoubtedly die.

The feeling of being ripped from one's Jinchūriki is extremely painful; it's a pain that can tear the soul apart.

Chiba's reply that he hoped Kushina Uzumaki would always be happy was tantamount to answering Mito Uzumaki's question, saying that he disagreed.

Mito Uzumaki sighed, "But... becoming a Jinchūriki was Kushina's destiny..."

Chiyu felt inexplicably agitated: "It's just because Kushina is weak and has no choice, so she was given the nice-sounding name of destiny to accept. I think Lady Mito knows better than I do that destiny is just something imposed on Kushina. Please don't talk to me about destiny, Lady Mito."

Mito Uzumaki stared at Chiba and asked, "Since you want Kushina to be happy forever, do you want to change that outcome?"

Chiyu lowered her head slightly again: "I am just an ordinary ninja of Konoha. These things are not for me to consider. The Hokage and the others will naturally take care of them."

Mito Uzumaki is having a bit of a headache right now.

Here we go again. Can't we just have a proper conversation?

Mito Uzumaki knew that there was no point in continuing the conversation.

Moreover, Qianyu will not lower her guard against her.

Mito Uzumaki already knows the reason.

The reason is Kushina Uzumaki.

As long as Kushina Uzumaki remains the second Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Chiba will absolutely not open his heart on his own.

Similarly, they will not open their hearts to Konoha.

They even... harbored hostility towards Konoha.

Mito Uzumaki asked Chiba one last question: "Chiba, is Konoha... important?"

Instead, Chiba turned the question to Mito Uzumaki: "Mito-sama, is Kushina important?"

Mito Uzumaki looked somewhat melancholy.

Was Kushina Uzumaki important to her?

Of course it matters.

But what about Konoha?

Konoha is more important.

If Mito Uzumaki's answer is like this, then Chiba's answer is quite obvious.

Chiba has something more important than Konoha.

Perhaps, in Chiba's heart, Konoha is not important.

Because in Chiba's eyes, Kushina Uzumaki was not important to Mito Uzumaki either.

Mito Uzumaki seemed a little tired, and her voice was softer: "Chiba, I love Kushina very much. Whether you believe it or not, I sincerely hope that you can live a good life in Konoha."

Chiyu bowed and said, "Lord Mito, of course I believe you love Kushina very much. After all, you are Kushina's only family. Also, please rest assured, Lord Mito, I am living well in Konoha. I have always been grateful to Konoha."

Mito Uzumaki was truly exhausted. She waved her hand and said, "That's good. Go ahead. While you were away, Kushina was looking forward to you coming to see her every day. I won't take up any more of your time."

Qianyu turned and left the room.

Mito Uzumaki breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Chiba close the door and leave.

Although Qianyu is clearly a kid, he speaks like some old foxes.