Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

"..."

Minato Namikaze opened his mouth, seemingly speechless.

Ok.

There is indeed a saying in ancient books that "the tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind." It is understandable that some outstanding people do not want to stand out.

but……

At Yu Mikami's age, there aren't many who don't want to stand out. Kakashi, Obito, Asuma... they're all eager to show off.

If it weren't for the fact that Mikami Yu's hair color wasn't black and his hairstyle wasn't a pineapple head, Namikaze Minato would have suspected that the other party was the Nara family's illegitimate child...

"In short, I will discuss this with the Hokage again. As for Yu, he should focus on practicing his sealing techniques and ask Kushina questions if he has any. Now that Sunagakure and Konoha have formed an alliance, we can start considering the matter of the 'Six-Tails Jinchuriki'."

Minato Namikaze said.

"Well, I see."

Mikami Yu nodded in agreement.

After the meal.

Minato Namikaze suggested that he take Kushina out for a walk to digest her food.

Chapter 329 Mikami Yu: "You are my most cherished friend," New Developments on the Hidden Mist Battlefield

"Yu, Lin, would you like to go for a walk together...?"

Minato Namikaze originally wanted to invite Yu Mikami and another person.

But Kushina quickly coughed, interrupting him: "Minato, Yu and Rin have already worked hard enough during the day with their training. Why don't they rest properly after dinner and go for a walk? The two of us can go!"

As she spoke, Kushina frantically gave Minato Namikaze a meaningful look—no, didn't you notice that Rin Nohara's mood was a bit off just now? She's obviously been cooped up at home for too long and her mentality is a bit off. At times like this, we need to create an opportunity for her to be alone and let Yu Mikami help her calm down!

"oh oh!"

Minato Namikaze paused for a moment, then followed Kushina's gaze to Rin Nohara, and suddenly realized, "Oh right, it was my oversight. Well then, Yu and Rin, you should rest well. Kushina and I will go out for a walk and bring you some tricolor dumplings later."

In fact, it would be better for Minato Namikaze to go out as a couple, because he and Kushina hadn't had a proper intimate moment in a while, and they could take advantage of tonight's walk to exchange sweet nothings...

soon.

Minato Namikaze and Kushina left the house. Only Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara remained inside.

The atmosphere became a little strange for a moment.

"Um, Lin..."

Mikami Yu was about to speak.

Nohara Rin pushed back her chair and stood up, lunging towards him, only to be caught instinctively by Mikami Yu. The girl's body was so soft and boneless that even when held in his arms, she was barely noticeable.

"...Lin?"

Yu Mikami tentatively asked a question.

"Let me hug you for a while, Yu."

Nohara Rin buried her face in Mikami Yu's chest and whispered.

Mikami hesitated for a moment, then relaxed his body, feeling the girl's soft, slightly trembling body. He gently placed one hand on her back and patted it a few times: "What's wrong, Rin?"

"...Yu, I'm so scared."

"Nohara Rin said. Her voice sounded a little like she was about to cry."

"Ok?"

Mikami Yu was taken aback.

What does it mean?

Fortunately, the girl had no intention of keeping him in suspense and continued, "These past few days, Kushina-neechan has taught me a lot, especially about how to extract the power of the Tailed Beasts. I tried it a few times... that power is very strong, but also terrifying."

"I can understand that feeling of loneliness and resentment, like an abandoned rag doll, forever living in darkness and solitude, all alone, unloved by anyone, and without any expectations... I'm afraid that one day I'll become like that..."

"..."

Nohara Rin rambled on and on, her words disjointed and incoherent.

However, the meaning being expressed is very clear.

As Mikami Yu heard this, his expression gradually became serious:

Wait a minute... So being a Jinchūriki can induce Tama-Tama Syndrome?

Is this reasonable?

Hmm...that seems reasonable.

In the original story, Jinchuriki are indeed affected by the malice of the Tailed Beasts to some extent, resulting in a dark side. That's why the Hidden Cloud Village created a real waterfall, intending to use external force to help the Jinchuriki remove this dark side, thereby forging a "perfect Jinchuriki".

Naruto and Kushina did not exhibit symptoms of the Tama Syndrome, mainly because the former had Ashura's chakra within her body; the latter's sealing techniques were strong enough to prevent the tailed beasts from maliciously leaking out, and she also had a strong will, plus she had Minato Namikaze and others taking care of her.

The mental state of a Jinchūriki under normal circumstances is probably similar to that of Gaara.

Of course, Gaara is another extreme, since not every Jinchuriki has a father, so it's rare for them to experience the daily threat of being assassinated by their own father. But the fact that the Jinchuriki of the Four-Tails, Five-Tails, and Six-Tails all broke with the village and chose to move out and live alone speaks volumes.

How long have you had these symptoms?

Mikami Yu asked, then, realizing his question sounded a bit abrupt, added, "Does Kushina-neechan know?"

"know."

Rin Nohara nestled in Yu Mikami's arms, inhaling his scent, and whispered, "Kushina-neechan said this is the inevitable path for all Jinchūriki, and we must find a way to overcome it. Otherwise, even if we temporarily resist it with external help, problems will arise in the long run..."

"That's true..."

Mikami Yu didn't have a good idea for the time being, so he could only pat Nohara Rin on the shoulder and say softly, "How come you're all alone? Don't you have us by your side? Uncle Hiroshi, Aunt Misae, Kakashi, Obito... everyone cares about you."

"Is Yuu too?"

"Nohara Rin asked."

Without hesitation, Mikami Yu replied, "Of course, you're my most cherished friend. No matter what happens, I'll always be there for you."

"..."

Nohara Rin blinked, as if trying to discern whether Mikami Yu's words were true or false.

—If she is the “most cherished” friend, then what about Yokura or Kurenai Yuhi?

possible……

Is there someone outside of this discussion?

However, Nohara Rin didn't say these words aloud in the end, but just smiled and said, "Then I'm relieved. With Yu here... I can face any challenge."

"Yes, I believe you. Okay, wipe your tears first, you look like a cat with a dirty face."

Mikami Yu smiled, raised his right hand, and gently wiped away the tears that had welled up in Nohara Rin's eyes with the back of his hand.

The latter watched his movements silently, her eyes somewhat blank, seemingly lost in thought.

Suddenly, Nohara Rin grabbed Mikami Yu's waist with both hands, thrust forward, and leaned close to Mikami Yu, lightly kissing his lips like a dragonfly skimming the water.

Before Mikami Yu could react, Nohara Rin broke free from his embrace, sat back in her chair, lowered her head slightly, and blushed slightly on her fair face, as if she was embarrassed about what she had just done.

For her, this action was indeed a bit too bold. If she were asked to do it again, she definitely wouldn't dare.

but……

(Women from Sunagakure are really bold...)

Yu Mikami sighed inwardly.

Compared to Rin Nohara, Pakura's actions when it comes to matters of the heart can only be described as terrifying. It's only because he's strong that he feels he could have done what the Sound Four did to Sasuke: stuff him into a barrel, pack him up, and take him back to Sunagakure as his wife…

Hmm, thinking about it that way, the relationship between Shikamaru and Temari in the original timeline was most likely one where Temari actively pursued him. After all, Shikamaru's lazy and irresponsible personality doesn't seem like the type to put in the effort to pursue a girl, and strictly speaking, Temari doesn't quite fit his criteria for a partner...

After Nohara Rin calmed down,

Yu Mikami asked her a few questions about the Jinchūriki training.

He might have to go through these things again later.

Although with his abilities, he will likely have an easier time than Nohara Rin, it's always good to accumulate some experience in advance, just in case.

Furthermore, although Mikami Yu had never been a Jinchūriki himself, he had at least seen many in anime in his previous life, so he could theoretically talk about how to become a "perfect Jinchūriki." As for the specific implementation... that would have to be discussed with Kushina by Nohara Rin.

That night.

Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara washed the dishes together, wiped down the tables and chairs, and mopped the living room floor.

After finishing their busy work, Minato Namikaze and Kushina returned hand in hand from outside. They looked inseparable, and the air around them was thick with the sweet smell of romance.

"Hey, Yu, Lin, have you already tidied up the table? Honestly, didn't I just say I'd do it..."

Minato Namikaze said.

next to.

Kushina glanced at Nohara Rin and, seeing that the latter's previous negative emotions had dissipated, secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Well, it's getting late, everyone should get some rest. Yu, why don't you stay here for the night and keep Rin company? After all, you two haven't had a proper conversation in a long time."

"Well... maybe next time. Next time for sure."

Mikami Yu declined.

Nohara Rin remained silent.

Seeing their response, Kushina didn't try to persuade them any further. After chatting about some everyday things, she let Mikami Yu leave.

after that,

Yu Mikami didn't go looking for Yekura again, but went straight home to rest, preparing to be in better condition for tomorrow's training.

Silent all night.

……

The next day.

Minato Namikaze wrote up Yu Mikami's "alliance and counter-alliance" theory, along with his own detailed supplementary plan after careful consideration, and submitted it to Hiruzen Sarutobi's desk.

The latter glanced at it and was quite surprised.

"Minato, did you come up with all of this yourself?"

"...a portion, I suppose."

Minato Namikaze hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to comply with Yu Mikami's wishes and omit his name: "It was mainly me and a few... friends who came up with it together. I couldn't have come up with such a comprehensive plan by myself."

"friend?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyebrow, somewhat suspicious.

He intended to groom Minato Namikaze. After all, in the current Konoha Village, only Minato and Tsunade possessed the potential to become Hokage and were of suitable age. Compared to Tsunade, who had been slacking off since the Second World War, the more energetic Minato Namikaze was undoubtedly a more suitable candidate.

If Minato came up with this plan entirely on his own, then the position of Fourth Hokage could basically be handed over to him directly.

Even with the help of others...

That's fine too.

After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi sometimes had to go to Danzo and others, as well as the head of the Nara clan, to discuss village policies.

present.

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up the brush beside him and added a few strokes to the scroll: "A good strategy! But I'd like to make some modifications..."

"Well, that should be about right. Takigakure and Amegakure are the key villages we need to try to win over in the near future. As for the Land of Rice Fields... let's put that aside for now. Establishing a mercenary organization is too risky. If it gets exposed, it will seriously damage Konoha's reputation."

"As for Mist Village..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered.

He has indeed been discussing the "Uchiha Madara" matter with Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado recently. They both feel that this news is not suitable to be announced directly, otherwise the resulting chaos might outweigh the benefits. They need to stabilize relations with villages like Sunagakure and Takigakure before attempting anything.

but……

Kirigakure is undoubtedly the village most deeply affected by Madara Uchiha's tyranny. It's quite possible that the "Blood Mist Policy" of recent years was spearheaded by him.

In that case, trying to leak information to Kirigakure first, linking Madara's name with the Third Mizukage and the Land of Water, thus paving the way for Konoha's subsequent Divine Cut, is also a feasible strategy.

However, this matter involves a lot of people, so we need to find a capable and trustworthy person to do it.