Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

Given the Uchiha clan's current active participation in the battle, they will undoubtedly deserve the greatest credit after the war ends.

But what more reward should be given to the Uchiha clan, who are already the largest clan in Konoha and also control the Konoha Police Department?

We can't just give the Hokage position directly to the Uchiha clan, can we?

Moreover, the Uchiha clan is used to being arrogant and domineering in Konoha. If they are given more power, the others will definitely not be happy.

The conflict between the Uchiha clan and other members of Konoha will definitely intensify.

If this continues, the conflict will erupt and become uncontrollable.

Hiruzen Sarutobi considered Danzo's suggestion, then frowned and asked, "Danzo, do you mean to introduce Senba to suppress the Uchiha? But can Senba really do it?"

Danzo said coldly, "In my opinion, only Chiba is suitable. Chiba has the bloodline of the Uchiha clan. If we push him out, others will see it as just an internal conflict within the Uchiha clan. Besides, doesn't he have our assistance?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned as he puffed on his pipe: "Chiba is just a Jonin. We need a proper title to push him out."

Danzo then said, "I've had enough of the Root's name."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a long time, then tapped his pipe and said, "Let's focus on the war for now. These things can wait until after the war. Even if we want to push Chiba out to suppress the Uchiha clan, we need to raise his reputation a bit more, otherwise it won't be very effective."

Danzo's lips curled slightly. Danzo, who was very familiar with Hiruzen Sarutobi, knew very well that Hiruzen Sarutobi had already agreed to his proposal.

...

Chiba arrived at Mito Uzumaki's mansion.

Kushina Uzumaki happened to have no missions today and was staying at home.

Before Chiyu could even knock, Kushina Uzumaki opened the door, rushed towards Chiyu, and hugged her tightly.

Kushina Uzumaki was overjoyed to see Chiba again: "Chiba, you've finally come back to see me!"

Chiyu ruffled Kushina's hair: "Yeah, how have you been lately? Is everything going smoothly?"

Kushina Uzumaki pouted and said, "Isn't it the same? I keep applying to go to the Land of Hot Springs, but I've been rejected every time. Honestly, I'm strong now, you know."

Chiyu laughed and said, "Alright, there's nothing I can do if I don't want you to go. Besides, I'm going to the Land of Grass soon, so it won't make a difference if you go to the Land of Hot Springs."

Kushina Uzumaki exclaimed in surprise, "Eh? Chiba, are you going to the Land of Grass?"

Chiyu nodded and said, "Yes, my transfer order has been issued, so after staying in Konoha for a few days, I will head to the Land of Grass."

Kushina Uzumaki's eyes lit up: "Stay for a few days? Does that mean you're leaving soon, Chiyu?"

Every time Chiba returned to Konoha, he would only briefly meet with Kushina Uzumaki before leaving immediately.

Kushina Uzumaki jumped up excitedly: "Yay! Let's go out and play, and tell me about the Land of Hot Springs while we're at it!"

Chiba led Kushina Uzumaki around Konoha, telling her about some interesting things that happened in the Land of Hot Springs.

It wasn't until evening that Chiba carried the tired Kushina Uzumaki back to Mito Uzumaki's mansion.

After placing Kushina Uzumaki on the bed in the room, Chiba did not leave Mito Uzumaki's mansion, but instead went to find Mito Uzumaki herself.

Mito Uzumaki was in the living room when she heard a knock on the door. Her slightly hoarse voice came from inside: "Come in, Chiba."

Chiyu entered the living room and looked at Mito Uzumaki in front of her. Compared to when she had seen her before, Mito looked much older.

Mito Uzumaki looked at Chiba and sighed, "You and Kushina have both grown up and can stand on your own now."

Then Mito Uzumaki asked, "After all these years, this is the first time you've taken the initiative to see me. So, what brings you here?"

Chiba said directly, "Lord Mito, I have no intention of offending you. I would like to ask you a question: how much time do you... have left?"

Mito Uzumaki kept her eyes fixed on Chiba, her gaze full of kindness, without any change: "You actually want to ask about Kushina's time, right? At least for the next three years, I can still hold on."

Qianyu's eyes flickered.

Three years, which means there is still one year after Kushina Uzumaki comes of age.

Mito Uzumaki shook her head: "Chiba, you still can't accept Kushina becoming a Jinchūriki? Living in Konoha, there are some things we can't decide. I don't have much time left, and Kushina is the most suitable candidate to become the next Jinchūriki. This has already become a fait accompli."

Chiba said firmly, "It's not a fait accompli yet. There are indeed some things that we can't control, but we can change them. I would like to ask Mito-sama for a favor."

Mito Uzumaki said gently, "I will do my best to help you as long as it is within my power."

Chiba looked at Mito Uzumaki earnestly and said, "If there is a change in the situation regarding Kushina becoming a Jinchūriki, I hope you will stand by my side!"

Mito Uzumaki looked at Chiba in surprise.

Qianyu is never one to speak without reason.

The fact that Chiba could say this suggests that she may have actually found a way to prevent Kushina Uzumaki from becoming a Jinchūriki.

Mito Uzumaki asked, "Could you tell me what the turning point was?"

Chiyu replied, "I haven't found the person yet. If I find that person and bring them back to Konoha, then things will change."

Mito Uzumaki frowned slightly, then asked with some shock, "Is this the reason you were suddenly transferred to the Land of Grass?"

Chiba admitted, "Yes, I was transferred to the Land of Grass for this very reason."

Mito Uzumaki was very concerned about Chiba's situation, so she quickly learned of Chiba's transfer to the Land of Grass.

This could be the turning point that influenced Kushina Uzumaki to become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

The person Chiyu mentioned could only be Kushina Uzumaki and her clan's orphaned children.

Chapter 91 Rejection

Mito Uzumaki guessed that Chiba might have found a clue about the surviving member of the Uzumaki clan and wanted to find that surviving member to replace Kushina Uzumaki as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Mito Uzumaki did not immediately agree to Chiba's request.

She also guessed why Qianyu wanted to find her, hoping that she would stand on his side in the future.

Because Chiba knew that even if they found the last survivor of the Uzumaki clan, it would be very difficult to get Konoha to give up on Kushina Uzumaki.

Moreover... Chiba actually found a replacement, and she didn't approve of her becoming the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

So far, the sealing techniques she taught Kushina Uzumaki have been almost entirely designed to deal with the Nine-Tails.

Kushina Uzumaki finally learned the sealing technique, but having someone else replace her means all her previous efforts have been wasted.

Furthermore, without sealing techniques, the chances of losing control after becoming the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki will increase significantly.

An out-of-control Jinchūriki is extremely dangerous; it would be a catastrophe for the village, and countless people would die.

Seeing Mito Uzumaki's silent and conflicted expression, Chiba's heart gradually grew cold.

Over the years, Mito Uzumaki has been very good to Kushina Uzumaki. Chiba thought that Mito Uzumaki treated Kushina Uzumaki like his own child, and that once he found a way to prevent Kushina Uzumaki from becoming a Jinchūriki, Mito Uzumaki would probably agree to his request.

But Chiyu guessed wrong.

Compared to Konoha, Kushina Uzumaki is completely unimportant.

Chiyu's expression turned slightly cold: "Lord Mito, I apologize for disturbing you so late at night. Please pretend I didn't say anything, but I would like to ask Lord Mito to promise me another thing. This matter will not cause Lord Mito any difficulty."

Hearing Chiba's cold voice and sensing her growing hostility, Mito Uzumaki sighed inwardly.

Mito Uzumaki nodded slightly.

Chiba made another request: "I hope that starting tomorrow, Kushina can stay with me."

Mito Uzumaki looked at Chiba in surprise: "You want to keep Kushina away from me?"

Chiba denied it, saying, "That's not true. Kushina has a very lively personality, and I was worried that it would affect Mito-sama's rest. Besides, Kushina is not Mito-sama's child, but just a member of the same clan. She has already bothered Mito-sama for so many years, it would be impolite to bother her again."

I will take care of Kushina from now on, so there's no need for you, Mito-sama, to trouble yourself with her care. I assure you, I will take good care of Kushina, and as long as I live, I will not let her be harmed.

Mito Uzumaki smiled bitterly: "In your eyes, Chiba, are Kushina and I just family members? All these years, I have truly treated Kushina as my own child."

Chiyu replied, "But that doesn't change the fact that Kushina is not your child. Your only child is Tsunade. From the beginning, Kushina was only brought to Konoha as a vessel for a Jinchuriki, and you only took care of Kushina to cultivate a vessel for a Jinchuriki."

It was only during this process that Lady Mito developed a slight affection for a container.

Chiyu's words were quite harsh and unpleasant to hear.

Mito Uzumaki's already wrinkled face became even more wrinkled.

Mito Uzumaki said in a deep voice, "Chiba, no matter how you see me or what you think of me, my feelings for Kushina are real. You are not me, and you cannot deny my feelings for Kushina over the years."

Furthermore, Kushina becoming the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki might not be a bad thing. Kushina possesses the Uzumaki clan's constitution, and with sealing techniques, I believe she will definitely be able to control the Nine-Tails and make its power an asset to her!

Chiba calmly looked at Mito Uzumaki.

Chiba had actually considered making Kurama an ally of Kushina Uzumaki.

But this won't work.

Because the system said that some major events are bound to happen in the future.

The child of destiny will surely be born.

As for the Nine-Tails, which is the greatest helper to the Chosen One, it will surely be obtained by the Chosen One.

Kushina Uzumaki, who became the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki, was definitely in great danger.

That's why Chiba was so determined to prevent Kushina Uzumaki from becoming the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki.

Chiyu said to Mito Uzumaki, "I am not denying Mito-sama's feelings for Kushina. Mito-sama is a very good elder. Kushina has grown up to where she is today thanks to Mito-sama."

"Lord Mito has done so much for Kushina, she deserves a rest. Please leave the rest to me. I will take care of Kushina, so please grant my request, Lord Mito."

Mito Uzumaki rubbed her temples and said helplessly, "Why do you insist on stopping Kushina from becoming a Jinchuriki? Kushina is the best candidate, and the best choice for Konoha as well."

Chiyu said indifferently, "Everyone thinks Kushina is the best candidate for Jinchuriki, including you, whom Kushina considers her only family. But have any of you asked Kushina? Who would want to put a bomb in their body that could go out of control?"

Mito Uzumaki was stunned and speechless.

Mito Uzumaki couldn't refute Chiba's words.

Chiba concluded, "Just like Mito-sama said, Kushina has grown up. There are some things she can't decide, but there are some things she can decide. I will come to pick Kushina up tomorrow."

Chiyu bowed to Mito Uzumaki, then turned and left.

Leaving Mito Uzumaki's mansion, Chiba walked down the street with a furrowed brow and a very gloomy expression.

With Mito Uzumaki's help, and later finding Karin's mother, Kushina Uzumaki would have had a significant advantage in avoiding becoming a Jinchūriki.

Because if Mito Uzumaki were to say, "She is more suitable to be a Jinchuriki than Kushina," then Konoha would definitely place the weight of the Jinchuriki on Karin's mother.

As for sealing techniques, even though Mito Uzumaki is dead, Kushina Uzumaki, who has already learned sealing techniques, can teach them to her.