Konoha: Who's the good guy?

Kei Yamanaka was completely unaware of the chaos at the roots and Danzo Shimura's rage.

After organizing the information in my mind all day.

As the sun began to set, Kurenai Yuhi, Might Guy, and Genma Shiranui were able to barely maintain their sealed state while walking on water.

He then called out to the three of them and led them back to Konoha.

After paying for dinner for the three of them again and reminding them to bring their own lunches the next day, I announced that we were done.

Watching the three little ones, already exhausted, drag their heavy bodies home.

With one hand forming a hand seal, Yamanaka Kei secretly used the Yamanaka clan's sensory secret technique to connect with the sensory barrier that enveloped the entire Leaf Village.

He inwardly praised the foresight of the mountain clan's ancestors in leaving a back door for their clan when they set up the perception barrier for Konoha.

By discerning the chakra aura, they quickly located Kushina Uzumaki's position.

The connection with the perception barrier was silently severed.

After buying a bag of sand dumplings, a specialty of the Land of Wind, at a confectionery shop in Konoha's tea district, Yamanaka Kei strolled towards the Jonin waiting area.

They arrived at the former Jonin waiting area.

Yesterday's ruins have been cleared of usable items and documents, and the ground has been leveled and compacted using earth magic.

More than twenty workers and several ninjas, under the direction of the craftsman, were carrying various building materials in an orderly manner.

Kushina, wearing a pure white hard hat and holding several architectural blueprints, stood solemnly on the open ground to supervise the construction.

Seeing Shan Zhongjing carrying snacks, she jogged over to greet her.

She raised her dirty hand, smiled like a sly fox, and opened her small mouth, signaling to Shan Zhongjing to feed her.

"Ah~"

"What are you looking at those blueprints for?"

Yamanaka Kei chuckled softly, picked up a rice ball, and popped it into Kushina's mouth.

Kushina, who was being fed, smiled so much that her eyes narrowed.

Chewing on the soft, savory rice balls, she proudly unfolded the blueprints in her hand.

"Let me show you—what do you think of my design?"

"You designed it? Who drew it?"

"I dictated it, and someone else drew it."

"Has the Hokage agreed?"

"I paid for it, why should he disagree?"

"...That makes sense!"

The building, which looks like a pointed ice cream cone, is composed of nine spiraling walls that converge at a single point.

Try to understand what kind of feelings the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had when he agreed to build it according to this design!

The bright red color scheme is basically the same as the color of the Hokage Building.

Aside from its somewhat unconventional exterior, the building doesn't seem to have any major problems at first glance.

Can......

If this thing loses even a little color, it looks like a pile of poop!

Perhaps, or maybe... the third generation

Does this look a bit like a flame, perfectly representing the Will of Fire?

Um... the Will of Fire is a lump...?

You know what, it really is!

"What's your opinion?"

Kushina's bright eyes were full of anticipation.

Faced with such an expression, Yamanaka Kei naturally wouldn't say anything that would spoil the mood.

"Hmm... the meaning is very good. From directly above, it should look a lot like the Uzumaki clan's symbol! Nine spirals, which both allude to your name and indicate your identity as the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki? A very clever design. However, the Nine-Tails is probably cursing and swearing in the sealed space!"

I carefully analyzed Kushina's design intent.

While highlighting some key points of the mountain scenic spots, the article also included a small joke.

It focuses on maximizing emotional value.

"Hehe~ Jing, you really understand me best!"

Kushina nodded repeatedly, unfolding the blueprints to their maximum size as the sun set.

She wanted to leave her mark on Konoha.

Regardless of whether others see it as good or bad, disliked or feared.

She is who she is, Kushina Uzumaki!

The second Nine-Tails Jinchuriki after Mito Uzumaki!

Looking at Kushina, whose eyes shone like stars and whose smile reflected the sunset, Yamanaka Kei seemed to be glowing.

He secretly decided that he would discuss with his colleagues in the logistics department later and raise the building maintenance fee for the Jonin standby station.

You absolutely must not let it fade.

Otherwise, he was afraid that Kushina wouldn't be able to handle the shock if she saw it.

sigh~

The sound of a body-instantaneous movement cutting through the air could be heard.

A ninja wearing a mask and the standard combat uniform of the Anbu appeared less than two meters away from Yamanaka Kei.

This distance, which felt threatening to a ninja, made him frown slightly.

The Anbu is a special force directly commanded and led by the Hokage. Having undergone rigorous selection, their loyalty to the village and the Hokage is beyond question.

Therefore, their attitude when carrying out missions largely reflects the attitude of the Hokage himself.

In the past, no member of the secret service had ever shown him such a threatening attitude.

"Kage, the Hokage has ordered you to go to the Hokage's office immediately. There is an important mission for you to carry out."

"receive."

The head of the mountain scenic spot agreed and handed the bag of snacks to Kushina.

"Then I'll go to the Hokage first."

"Okay, take care on your journey."

Kushina took the handbag with a somewhat stiff expression.

After years of waiting, I finally received some response to my feelings.

She was just about to make some plans and try out the dating tips she had asked Mikoto for.

As a result, that old geezer from the third generation came out to cause trouble again!

That bastard, can't he stand seeing Jinchuriki have sweet love?

Damn it!

I'm going to tell Tsunade on this!

Tsunade smashed up that old bastard Third Hokage's office!

"Don't worry. By the way, I'd like to ask you to take care of my three new disciples."

Seeing that Kushina was in a bad mood, Kei Yamanaka decided to bring out the three little ones to cheer her up.

One side consists of powerful Konoha Jonin who can teach others to relax by easily defeating weaker opponents.

On one side are Konoha genin who are eager to improve their strength and don't care about hardship.

Yes, a perfect match!

"No problem!"

Kushina nodded firmly, clearly pleased with Yamanaka Kei's trust in her.

Yamanaka Kei waved with a smile, then turned and sped off toward the Hokage Building.

The secret agents responsible for relaying the message waited until he started to set off before following him.

This behavior, which bordered on surveillance, almost confirmed the somewhat unpleasant suspicion that Yamanaka Kei had just had.

Do people really become more sensitive as they get older?

Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case!

Kushina only stayed at his house for one night, didn't she?

They still sleep separately!

Nothing has been done yet, why is the reaction so intense?

Wait a minute...

Last night, to prevent his clansmen from using the Eight Trigrams Perception Technique, he seemed to have been keeping an anti-sensory barrier active the whole time.

Depend on!

The Third Hokage probably doesn't think that he and Kushina have progressed to the point of being a giant swaying mushroom!

Shan Zhongjing was stunned for a moment.

After figuring out the details, I was unsure whether to admit my negligence or continue to criticize the three generations for making a mountain out of a molehill.