Chinya and Kushina Uzumaki, along with their newborn son Sōnagi Uzumaki, were enjoying a blissful moment together as a family of three in the ninja hospital room.
Uzumaki Miyuki had originally intended to come into the room to congratulate Chinya and Kushina, while also paying a visit to the newly born Sōnagi.
However, when she saw Kushina, Chinya, and baby Sōnagi together in a warm family scene at the doorway, Uzumaki Miyuki instinctively stepped back. With a sorrowful glance at the baby Naruto in her arms, she quietly turned and left the ninja hospital.
Uzumaki Miyuki walked toward home carrying Naruto in her arms.
As she passed through one of the streets, she overheard several villagers chatting.
"Have you heard? The child born during the Nine-Tails' attack—the so-called cursed child. No one seems to know exactly who he is."
"Of course I've heard. It's already spreading everywhere. Scary thought—what if that cursed child turns into the Nine-Tails again and attacks Konoha? The Fourth Hokage is already gone; no one can stop the Nine-Tails now."
"What about Lord Chinya? If it's him, surely he could stop the Nine-Tails."
"Not necessarily. Even when both the Fourth Hokage and Lord Chinya were present last time, Konoha still suffered massive destruction. Now that the Fourth is gone, relying only on Lord Chinya seems uncertain."
"In my opinion, the Third should locate this cursed child and place him under control."
"But even keeping him under control might not be safe. That cursed child should've never been born!"
Upon hearing these words, Uzumaki Miyuki's expression immediately changed.
Because news of Uzumaki Miyuki's childbirth was a top secret within Konoha, known only to a few, nobody knew exactly when Naruto had been born.
Uzumaki Miyuki rarely went out, so she hadn't realized until now that rumors about the 'cursed child' born during the Nine-Tails' attack were already spreading in Konoha.
If they ever found out Naruto was born that night…
Looking down at Naruto, Uzumaki Miyuki turned deathly pale.
She rushed home like she was fleeing from the village itself.
Back home, Uzumaki Miyuki stared solemnly at the sleeping baby in his crib.
In truth, just as Chinya suspected, ever since Minato Namikaze sealed the Nine-Tails inside Naruto, Uzumaki Miyuki had thought about leaving Konoha.
But she couldn't make up her mind.
Leaving Konoha with Naruto meant she didn't know where to go next—and could drag them both into the same kind of hardship she'd once lived through.
Yet staying in Konoha terrified her. She couldn't imagine what might happen if the villagers discovered that Naruto was the child born on the night the Nine-Tails attacked.
As she gently brushed Naruto's cheek, Miyuki made up her mind.
She would take Naruto and leave Konoha.
This village was simply too dangerous for him now.
Uzumaki Miyuki felt grateful. Today, she was no longer the helpless girl she once had been.
Now she possessed exceptional skill in Sealing Techniques, and beyond that, had also mastered Wind Release and Water Release Ninjutsu.
Uzumaki Miyuki thought about taking Naruto to live in a country without ninjas.
Uzumaki Miyuki took a deep breath.
As Konoha's most valued jinchuriki, she and Naruto were under constant surveillance by the village.
Using the Mind's Eye of the Kagura, Uzumaki Miyuki could sense five people hiding around her and Naruto's house.
Though she had decided to leave Konoha, careful planning was necessary.
...
Chinya, Kushina Uzumaki, and Naruto stayed at the Ninja Hospital for two days before returning home.
At this moment, Kushina was feeding Naruto in the bedroom while Chinya entertained Orochimaru in the living room.
Orochimaru congratulated, "Congratulations, Chinya. Your life has entered a new stage."
In unusually high spirits, Chinya teased Orochimaru for once, "Then does Teacher Orochimaru have plans to enter a new stage of life too?"
Orochimaru shook his head and solemnly said, "Not for now. If I ever want a child, I might just create one myself through technology."
Chinya raised an eyebrow slightly. As far as he remembered, future Orochimaru actually did create two artificial clones as his children.
Suddenly, Chinya smiled. "Teacher Orochimaru, your teacher seems to have chosen a time when we're all here. Looks like he wants to remind and warn us."
Chinya sensed that Hiruzen Sarutobi was approaching.
Regarding what Kakashi had told him, Chinya had naturally already shared everything with Orochimaru.
Orochimaru's reaction turned out exactly as Chinya expected—completely indifferent.
Orochimaru lifted his teacup and sipped from it. "Actually, I hope he'll just make a move against me directly. That way, I'll have reason to leave Konoha and find a quiet place to continue my experiments. This place is still too noisy."
Chinya chuckled softly, "Looks like you still have some feelings for your teacher."
After placing the teacup back on the table, Orochimaru said, "I don't hold much sentiment toward Konoha itself, but toward him… After being raised and taught by him for many years, it's impossible to say there are no feelings at all."
Right after finishing his words, someone knocked on the door of Chinya's home.
Chinya stood up and opened the door. Seeing Hiruzen, he expressed surprise, "The Third? Why are you here?"
Hiruzen smiled kindly, "I heard Kushina has given birth. I came to congratulate you and take a look at your and Kushina's child."
Chinya replied with feigned humility, clearly flattered, "The Third coming personally? It should be me and Kushina bringing Sōnagi to visit you instead!"
A twitch pulled at the corner of Hiruzen's eye. Secretly, he mused that Chinya really was a sly one—he even outdid him at empty formalities.
Besides, if he waited for Chinya to come see him, he'd be waiting forever.
Hiruzen said with a kind tone, "Now that you've just become a father, you should spend more time accompanying Kushina and your newborn child. For me, walking a few extra steps is nothing at all."
Chinya stepped aside to make space, "Please come in quickly, Third. Coincidentally, Teacher Orochimaru is also here."
Hiruzen showed surprise, "Orochimaru is here too? Seems like I arrived at just the right time."
Smiling happily, Hiruzen walked into Chinya's house.
Orochimaru stood up and said, "Teacher Hiruzen Sarutobi."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a smile. "Orochimaru, you should go out more often instead of staying cooped up in one place all day."
Chinya said to Hiruzen, "Lord the Third, please have a seat first. I'll go bring Sōnagi out to see you."
Chinya entered the bedroom, where Kushina Uzumaki had just finished feeding Uzumaki Sōnagi—the baby had already fallen asleep after his meal.
Kushina Uzumaki, inside the bedroom, heard voices from the living room. Seeing Chinya come in, she carefully handed Uzumaki Sōnagi over to him.
Holding Uzumaki Sōnagi gently, Chinya whispered to Kushina, "I'll bring him back to you later."
Kushina Uzumaki smiled warmly at Chinya and nodded. "Alright, go on then."
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