Naruto: Random Flying Thunder God Technique? Intercepting the Dark-Dark Fruit

Did the Hokage know about the relationship between Shiranui Sho and Uzumaki Kushina, and that's why he deliberately assigned them to the Anbu to carry out this mission?

With this relationship in place, the protectors' efforts are more guaranteed.

"Yes."

Shiranui Xiao nodded slightly, then stopped trying to conceal her presence and walked towards her own front door.

As he walked, he was filled with emotion.

The missions of the Dark Division are truly amazing. I had just left home not long ago, and now I'm back home again.

Behind him, "Moon" watched his receding figure with a hint of envy.

"It's so nice that the girls prepare ramen for us during work hours, unlike us who can only stand guard outside."

"Your baby is almost due, so stop being so childish."

"Haha, speaking of which, the doctor said the due date is in November, so I'll be..."

The sound of "moon" gradually lowered.

"Yes, Kiyohiko, after you leave the Anbu, you should spend more time with your family."

"Yes, Captain!"

……

There was no response after knocking twice on the door.

Kushina's smiling lips gradually narrowed, and a shadow of sadness settled over her eyes.

She muttered to herself, "Is Xiao not home? Is he on a mission?"

"Sigh, I was thinking of giving him a surprise beforehand. I should have made an appointment in advance."

She wrapped her fair, slender arms around the food box in front of her budding breasts and sighed.

At that moment, the faint sound of footsteps coming from one side made her subconsciously turn her head.

What came into her view was a figure wearing a gray-white ANBU uniform.

Upon catching a glimpse of that distinctive attire, a hint of repulsion unconsciously surfaced in her eyes.

However, upon seeing that familiar dark purple short hair, the rejection in her eyes melted away like a glacier, turning into surprise.

"Xiao!"

The sandals that covered her fair toes touched the ground lightly, bringing the girl and boy closer together.

When they were half a meter apart, Kushina stopped in time.

She maintained her restraint of her inner feelings and did not rush into the boy's arms as she had hoped.

Of course, there was also the concern that the food box in her hand might be knocked over.

At this moment, Shiranui Sho reached out and removed the eagle beak mask from her face, revealing her handsome face.

"Xiao, why did you suddenly become a member of the Anbu?"

Kushina asked curiously.

Before Shiranui Sho could react, the face behind the "wolf" mask at the corner darkened.

What does it mean to properly serve as an ANBU member?

Their Anbu is the most trusted organization in Konoha by the Hokage, the elite of the elite!

Chapter 36 Kushina's Memories

Once inside, Shiranui Sou and Uzumaki Kushina felt much more at ease with each other.

Kushina curiously looked Shiranui Sho up and down in her ANBU uniform, and even poked the gray-white ANBU vest with her hand.

Meeting the boy's helpless gaze, she blushed slightly, withdrew her fingers, and gave a charming smile.

The two sat down on the sofa.

"Xiao, how did you join the Dark Division? And are you here to protect me?"

Kushina Uzumaki leaned forward, her bright red hair falling onto his arm, her lively eyes seemingly sparkling.

"I only recently received orders from the Hokage to join the Anbu. As for protecting you, it will be done by me and two other Anbu members in shifts."

Furthermore, you already knew about the Dark Guard protecting you?

Shiranui Xiao raised an eyebrow and asked curiously.

"That's right, after you and Minato rescued me from the Cloud Ninja."

Kushina pursed her lips.

"The Hokage believes that since the Cloud Village has risked so many years to cultivate a spy network in Konoha to kidnap me, they will not let it go easily."

Therefore, for the foreseeable future, I will be secretly protected by agents until he eliminates Qingyun as a spy.

Shiranui Xiao nodded slightly, then looked at the other person with a hint of heartache in her eyes.

"Kushina, you must be having a tough time under this kind of pressure."

Kushina Uzumaki's pretty face flushed slightly; the boy's tender gaze made her feel itchy.

"It's not exactly hard work, but at first, hearing that I would be monitored 24 hours a day made me feel a little uncomfortable..."

But now that I know it's Xiao who's carrying out the mission to protect me, it actually feels pretty good, hehe~”

Before she could finish speaking, Kushina burst out laughing, her bright smile warmer than the sunlight outside the window.

Now, she has a completely different thought than before.

If only the Hokage could slow down the speed of the Hidden Cloud Spy.

"Ah, that's right!"

She suddenly remembered the main purpose of her trip, and carefully opened the two food boxes in the bag on the table.

Two servings of ramen, one for Shiranui Sou and one for Kushina herself.

Because she moved quickly, the ramen's taste and flavor were not affected, except that it looked a little shaky on the way.

Then, she took small steps to the kitchen to get the tableware.

"Xiao, you probably haven't eaten yet because of your mission today, right? Come on, let's have some!"

Kushina's eager invitation wafted in along with the enticing aroma of ramen.

Shiranui Sho placed the eagle beak mask on the edge of the sofa and went to the dining table to sit opposite Kushina.

"It smells so good, Kushina. Your cooking skills have improved a lot."

Shiranui Sou sincerely praised.

Hearing the praise, Kushina Uzumaki smiled, resting her snow-white arms on the dining table as she quietly looked at the handsome young man.

"Xiao, do you still remember what happened back in the ninja academy?"

Seeing that Shiranui Sho was about to finish her bowl of ramen, Kushina finally spoke up and asked.

The girl herself was unaware that her voice was trembling slightly, unsure whether it was anticipation or worry.

"A ninja academy..."

A hint of reminiscence flickered in Shiranui Sho's eyes.

For him, that was one of the few peaceful moments he had.

There are no crises to be wary of at all times, no need to witness fellow villagers fall before your eyes, no need to kill, and no risk of being killed.

The only thing to focus on is to continuously acquire more knowledge and improve one's abilities in all aspects.

The biggest conflict around me is nothing more than the exclusion among classmates.

Although this act was equally heinous, it was far less brutal than war.

Speaking of this, Shiranui Sou somewhat understood what Kushina was talking about.

"I remember when you first came to the class, Kushina, you said you wanted to become Hokage. Some kids thought you were stealing the spotlight and started teasing you."

"Later... I beat them all up, and the class was much safer afterwards."

Recalling that time, a slight smile appeared on Shiranui Sho's lips.

Speaking of which, this is also a difference in personality between him and Minato.

Minato believed that since Kushina had declared her intention to become Hokage, she had the magnanimity and ability to personally defeat those who bullied her.

Because of what she witnessed in her previous life, Shiranui Sho naturally felt hatred towards school bullying.

In his view, whether Kushina was strong or not was a separate matter from whether she deserved help.

He also acknowledged Kushina's resilience, but that didn't stop him from beating up those young, unruly brats!

"Xiao, you actually remember? I thought you had forgotten."

The anxiety in Kushina Uzumaki's eyes completely disappeared, replaced by heartfelt joy.

Sure enough, Xiao has been protecting me ever since then.

This is why, when she was rescued, her legs were so weak that she instinctively fell into Shiranui Xiao's arms.

"Kushina was already quite eye-catching back then. She was lively and cute, and had a head of bright red hair. It's hard not to remember her, isn't it?" Shiranui Xiao said with a smile.

"Really?"

Kushina blushed from her cheeks to her ears, unsure of what to do with her hands, but her heart felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.

She said shyly, "At first, they nicknamed me Tomato, and then after I got into a fight with them, I got the nickname Blood Red Chili Pepper. They're both really awful..."

"Do not."

Shiranui Sho gazed into Kushina's eyes, which held a hint of shyness.

"Tomatoes are cute, chili peppers are passionate and energetic, but I only see Kushina's memorable qualities."

After she finished speaking, Kushina seemed to have really turned into a bright red tomato.

A mixture of shyness and joy welled up inside her.

Under the table, her fair legs, visible beneath her short skirt, were tense, and her snow-white toes twitched involuntarily.

"Xiao, um... can I ask you for a favor?"

"what?"

"That's right, when it's your turn to protect me, come to my house and chat with me, okay?"

The girl seemed to find the words a bit too blunt, and her face flushed red as soon as she finished speaking, but she still stubbornly looked at the other person with expectant eyes.

Shiranui Sho pretended to be thinking and asked, "Will there be another ramen dish as delicious as today?"

"Of course!"

"Okay, then there's no problem."

"Hehe~"

Kushina smiled warmly at the woman in front of her, who was also a girl named Nona.

"Just like last time, I'll be in charge of washing the dishes."

Shiranui Sho unconsciously picked up the two food boxes and utensils, and then went into the kitchen.

Kushina watched his retreating figure, her thoughts drifting further and further away...

It was a dark and windy night not long ago.

The Cloud Ninja stormed into Konoha and kidnapped her.

The red-haired girl, her hands bound, was slowly being led by a long rope.

She was seriously injured and had no chance of escaping on her own, and she walked unsteadily.

Finally, her legs gave way, and she slumped forward to kneel on the ground, her knees sinking slightly into the damp soil, her skin scraped by pebbles.

The pain was like the last straw that broke the camel's back; Kushina's eyes reddened, and endless sorrow and despair rose in her heart.

She knew she was already far enough away from Konoha that her chances of being rescued were becoming increasingly slim.