Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

"it is good."

Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara nodded in agreement, while Obito was even more enthusiastic. Only Kakashi remained relatively indifferent, seemingly unconcerned about the dinner party.

An hour later.

After a quick rinse, Mikami Yu and Nohara Rin encountered Kakashi, who was waiting for them, on a path near the Hatake family's old house.

The three of them then went to the Uchiha clan's residence and knocked on Obito's door.

Obito had obviously just finished getting ready, his hair still wet and undried, but he couldn't wait any longer and excitedly rushed out of the house to head to Minato Namikaze's residence.

This isn't the place Naruto later lived in from the original story; it's a small detached apartment building located not far from the working-class neighborhood. The courtyard outside is filled with neatly arranged greenery, giving it a clean and tidy appearance.

"Minato-sensei, excuse me!"

Yu Mikami knocked on the door.

"Please come in, make yourself at home."

The sound of water coming from the direction of the kitchen was accompanied by the soft clatter of spatulas.

The four people took off their shoes and went into the house.

The interior space wasn't very spacious; it appeared to be a one-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and bathroom, measuring around 70-80 square meters, but it was very clean. A low table in the living room was piled with scrolls and books, while rows of ninja tools hung on the walls, most of which were custom-made Flying Thunder God kunai.

Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara looked around curiously.

Kakashi, on the other hand, sat obediently on the sofa, his eyes downcast and his mind focused.

Not long after.

Then there was a knocking sound at the door.

"Ok?"

Yu Mikami raised his head.

The entire Water Gate crew is already here, so why are there new guests? Could it be...?

"I'll go open the door!"

Obito volunteered, jumped up, ran to the entrance, and yanked open the door.

Then, a tall, red-haired girl appeared at the door with a bright smile. Upon seeing Obito, she reached out and patted his head without saying a word: "Oh! You must be the student Minato was talking about, right? Come here, let me see you!"

"Wow!"

Obito yelled and, relying on the reaction speed honed in training, awkwardly ducked to avoid Kushina's "clutches." His face instantly turned red. "W-who are you?!"

Kushina Uzumaki didn't mind, laughed, and nimbly squeezed into the room, her gaze locking onto Yu Mikami and the others sitting on the sofa. She rushed to Rin Nohara, reaching out to pinch her soft little face: "Wow! What an adorable little girl!"

Caught off guard, Nohara Rin's cheeks were pinched until they puffed up, making a cute "Mmm" sound, and her cheeks flushed red.

Then, Kushina turned to Yu Mikami.

Yu Mikami instinctively tried to dodge, but the other person was extremely fast, and the fingers carrying wind pressure had already gently pinched a bit of his cheek.

Only Kakashi was far enough away to escape unscathed.

Chapter 86 Kushina's Sealing Technique Mini-Lesson, and the Root's Abnormal Movements

Fine.

Although he had already guessed that the person who came was most likely Kushina Uzumaki, Yu Mikami still didn't expect that the other party would be so familiar with him, and even pinch his face like a child playing a prank, leaving him feeling helpless.

At this time,

Minato Namikaze poked half his body out of the kitchen doorway, a helpless smile on his face. "Kushina, don't scare my students. They are the kids I told you about: Obito Uchiha, Rin Nohara, Yu Mikami, and Kakashi, whom you met once before."

"Kushina?"

Obito was hiding in the distance, afraid of getting his cheeks pinched like Mikami and Yu. Hearing Minato's words, he was slightly taken aback: "Eh? So you're Minato-sensei's girlfriend?"

"Girlfriend?!"

Kushina's face flushed bright red, even more vibrant than her red hair. She waved her arms frantically, "Idiot! What nonsense are you talking about? Who said I'm his girlfriend! Minato and I are just... just close friends!"

As she said this, Kushina glanced furtively towards the kitchen, her voice tinged with barely concealed embarrassment.

This "protesting too much" tactic is a bit too obvious.

Seeing this, Nohara Rin covered her mouth and chuckled, while glancing at Mikami Yu out of the corner of her eye.

To cover her embarrassment, Kushina quickly cleared her throat, her gaze sweeping over the four of them before finally settling on Mikami Yu: "Ahem! You're Mikami Yu, right? Minato told me about you, the 'Fire Release genius,' right? To be able to master the Great Fireball Technique to that level, that's truly remarkable!"

"Huh?"

Obito was taken aback: "Fire Release genius, shouldn't it be me? I'm from the Uchiha clan, what did Minato-sensei usually say about me?"

"You..."

Kushina turned her head and winked mischievously: "Never heard of it."

"what??"

"Haha, just kidding. Minato said you're 'No. 1 in unpredictability,' always doing things that surprise people, but... you have a cheerful personality and are reliable when it matters."

Although "Unexpected No. 1" doesn't sound as good as "Fire Release Genius," it's still an evaluation.

Obito immediately put his hands on his hips, pointed his thumbs at himself, and said, "As expected of Minato-sensei! He's got the eye for talent! Just wait, when I awaken my Sharingan, I'll definitely be stronger than Kakashi and Yu! And I'll definitely become the Hokage of Konoha in the future!"

"Oh."

Kakashi sneered.

Afterwards, while Obito and Kakashi were bickering, Kushina sat down next to Mikami Yu and Nohara Rin and asked them a few questions about the team.

until……

"Dinner's ready!"

Minato Namikaze, wearing an apron and carrying a steaming pot of soup, came out of the kitchen: "Two people, come and help carry the dishes."

"I'll do it! I'll do it!"

Obito took the initiative.

Yuya Mikami followed.

Soon, a variety of fragrant home-style dishes were served on the low table: tempting teriyaki chicken pieces, crisp and refreshing stir-fried seasonal vegetables, tender tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), delicious miso soup... and a large pot of steaming white rice. The small table was filled to the brim.

Wow! It smells so good!

"It looks delicious!"

Yu Mikami and the others tactfully sat down on either side of the table, leaving the central seats for Minato Namikaze and Kushina.

The latter untied his apron, sat down, and said gently, "Don't be shy, everyone, let's eat."

After obtaining permission,

The group began to eat.

Yu and Kakashi ate relatively politely, while Obito wolfed down his food, mumbling compliments as he ate. Kushina would occasionally put a piece of food on Rin's plate or tease Obito, making him yell and shout. The meal was enjoyed in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Until the meal was almost over.

Minato Namikaze cleared his throat and said, "By the way, Kakashi, Yu, Obito, and Rin, there's something I need to tell you."

"During this period, the war between Konoha and Sunagakure is intense, and Kumogakure is also making moves. I may frequently receive missions to go out, so Kakashi will be in charge of the special training and some subsequent routine missions."

"Of course, I will try my best to spend time with you all if I have the time."

"I see..."

Yu and the others exchanged glances, unsurprised.

after that.

Minato Namikaze got up and started clearing the dishes.

Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara wanted to help, but Kushina pressed them back with one hand each, then clapped her hands, stood up and laughed, "Alright, you're guests, there's no reason to make guests wash the dishes."

"I heard from Minato that you guys have been wanting to learn about sealing techniques lately. Perfect timing, I'm a master of sealing techniques. Let me give you a little extra instruction while you're digesting your food!"

Kushina walked to the side of the living room, gestured for the four of them to sit down, then picked up a piece of chalk and tapped on the small blackboard: "Sealing techniques sound mysterious, but in fact, there are only two core elements: 'binding' and 'control'."

"Its principle is to use special runes and chakra flow methods to 'seal' energy or matter according to specific rules, or to endow it with specific 'functions.' For example, the sealing scrolls you often use are the most basic application..."

As a descendant of the Uzumaki clan, Kushina's mastery of sealing techniques is beyond doubt.

She started by explaining the basics of runes, then moved on to chakra infusion techniques, types of sealing techniques… Occasionally, she would draw a few strokes on the small blackboard, making it much more vivid and intuitive than the dry descriptions in books. Even the academically challenged Obito was listening intently, and Yuu Mikami and the others were completely absorbed.

Unfortunately, probably because Kushina was only explaining the basics and didn't go into any specific techniques, this mini-lesson didn't trigger any new objectives.

"...Well, in short, sealing techniques are a very profound and complex subject, so you must lay a solid foundation! Yu, let me see your sword."

Kushina said.

"okay."

Mikami Yu unfastened the knife from his back and handed it over.

Kushina ran her fingers along the blade, feeling its material and weight, then carefully examined the connection between the hilt and the blade: "Hmm, the material is not bad, it has the foundation to support sealing techniques. I'll take it back and study it. But you also need to master the basics of sealing techniques as soon as possible!"

"I will, thank you Kushina-senpai."

Yu Mikami said.

Kakashi hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'll lend you another sword tomorrow. Remember to return it to me after you've finished with Kushina-senpai."

……

at the same time.

Located underground in the root base on the west side of Konoha.

A ninja wearing an animal mask knelt on one knee before an old man wrapped in bandages: "Lord Danzo, Kushina Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, entered Minato Namikaze's house this evening and stayed for more than two hours. Furthermore, four members of Minato Namikaze's genin squad, including Kakashi Hatake and Obito Uchiha, were also there having dinner with her."

"what?!"

Chapter 87 You Regret, My Shadow, Bang!

Danzo Shimura whirled around, a cold glint in his single eye. "Kushina was at Minato Namikaze's house... and even met with that brat from the Uchiha clan? Nonsense! What on earth is Hiruzen thinking?!"

As he spoke, Danzo Shimura slammed his cane heavily on the ground, making a dull thud.

The movements of Jinchuriki are of great importance, especially since they involve the sensitive Uchiha clan. This is no ordinary event and requires a strong response!

"Lead the way! I want to go to the Hokage's residence myself!"

After a while.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had already finished get off work and returned home, met his old teammates in the living room.

"Hiruzen! How could you let Kushina go like this!"

Danzo Shimura's voice was filled with suppressed anger, "Allowing Jinchuriki to freely enter and leave the homes of ordinary ninjas, and even to contact Uchiha clan members, is risking the safety of the entire village! If anything goes wrong with the Nine-Tails' seal, or if it is used by the Uchiha, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"...Danzo, you're overthinking it."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, a pipe dangling from his lips, slowly exhaled smoke and said calmly, "Minato informed me of this gathering beforehand, and I personally approved it. Kushina is a fellow villager, not a prisoner. Appropriate social interaction is good for her emotional stability, as Mito-sama said in the first place."

"As for Obito... he's just a child, he hasn't even awakened his Sharingan yet, what threat could he pose to a Jinchuriki?"

"Humph!"

Danzo Shimura sneered, "The Uchiha clan's intentions are obvious to everyone. They will never let go of any opportunity they can exploit. Who knows if Obito will awaken his Sharingan tomorrow and unleash the Nine-Tails the day after? Hiruzen! Your indecisive mercy will only harm Konoha sooner or later!"

"Enough, Danzo! I am the Hokage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted Danzo Shimura, his voice unusually sharp: "I have my own considerations and measures on how to treat Jinchuriki and how to get along with the various clans in the village. I have heard your concerns, but this matter ends here."

"Hiruzen! You'll regret this!"

Danzo turned and left with a livid expression.

boom!

Until the door was closed.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat back down, wearily rubbing his temples. Gazing at the wisps of smoke, his deep eyes held an unreadable emotion.

the other side.