Are you looking at me?
Kazuki's sensory ability was quite good, and after integrating Indra Chakra, it improved by another level.
He keenly felt that Kushina seemed to be focusing her gaze on him, but fortunately, she wasn't too excessive and quickly shifted her gaze.
He quickly thought of some possibilities.
Perhaps Mito had instructed her to stay away from the Uchiha clan, and she needed to scout first, find the Uchiha in the classroom, and then she could stay away from them.
"Alright, please introduce yourself first!" Seiichiro said to Kushina in the kindest possible tone.
As a Special Jonin of the Sarutobi clan and Hiruzen's nephew, his entry into the Ninja Academy was naturally not just for teaching. Hiruzen had already informed him of Kushina's identity.
He had to make Kushina feel the warmth of home, but he also couldn't help her too much. He still needed to observe Kushina's character through some tests.
"Hello everyone, I am Uzumaki Kushina. It's a pleasure to meet you all. Please take care of me." Kushina took a deep breath, mustering her courage to introduce herself.
However, Kushina's self-introduction did not receive support or welcome from everyone. Instead, a group of little brats openly started mocking her.
"Look, she has red hair."
"How strange, how can someone have red hair?"
"We don't have anyone with red hair in Konoha. Is she a red-haired demon?"
"She's clearly a chili pepper, this is the color of a chili pepper."
The mocking words of her classmates filled Kushina with unease. Not long ago, she had lost her home. Uzushiogakure was destroyed by an unknown force.
She was fortunately rescued by a Konoha ninja, and Konoha paid a huge price to save her.
She subconsciously looked towards Kazuki. Would this boy protect her like that uncle did?
Feeling Kushina's pleading gaze, Kazuki immediately became stumped.
Kushina, why are you looking at me? I don't want to get involved with you.
However, Kazuki still spoke in a faint voice, "The Uzumaki clan, that is the family of the First Hokage-sama's wife. As far as I know, Mito-sama also has red hair."
"By speaking of people with red hair in such a way, are you not offending the First Hokage-sama's wife?"
"Also, as far as I know, there are quite a few people with red hair in Konoha, and many in the Akimichi clan also have red hair."
Kazuki's words made everyone pause. No one had expected Kazuki to directly bring up Mito.
This is a prominent figure written into textbooks. And if they said red hair was ugly, if it were scrutinized, wouldn't that mean Mito's hair was ugly?
Those mischievous children who had spoken ill of Kushina were now trembling with fear.
They didn't say anything bad about Mito.
Not to mention others, even Seiichirō was speechless at this moment. He found Kazuki's method of leveraging authority impressive.
He even involved Mito. In the future, probably no one in the school would dare to provoke Kushina.
Despite his speechlessness, Seiichirō still said to Kushina, "Kushina, please find an empty seat and sit down."
"Thank you!"
Kushina surveyed the classroom again, noticing that the gazes of her classmates towards her were no longer filled with the same barrier as before.
This made her inwardly sigh in relief, and then she walked towards Kazuki and sat down not far from him.
Seeing this, Kazuki raised an eyebrow but said nothing. Kushina merely sat near him, and he had nothing to say.
Could he possibly forbid her from sitting near him?
...
This scene was witnessed by Hiruzen and the others, which made the four of them look at each other.
"This child seems to have a slight fondness for Kazuki?" Hiruzen was silent for a long time before sighing softly.
At the same time, he looked towards Danzo not far away.
At this moment, it was up to Danzo. Kushina was also brought to Konoha by Danzo.
As for Homura, he could offer advice, but if it came to actually implementing something, he would not take the initiative. He always sought to avoid getting his hands dirty.
Danzo looked at Kazuki's figure in the crystal ball, his gaze deepening, and then he let out a soft chuckle.
"Kagami saved Kushina and also blocked several fatal crises for her. It's only natural for her to be grateful to Kagami."
"She went to the Ninja Academy earlier than expected, probably after hearing about Kazuki from Mito."
"But that's the future Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!" Homura frowned.
Even if Kazuki was considered one of their own, he was still an Uchiha.
Even if Kazuki was confirmed to be trustworthy in the future, they could not allow him the opportunity to come into contact with the Nine-Tails.
There was no other way, that battle was simply too terrifying.
"Making Kushina the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is just our idea. It has not been approved by Mito-sama."
"Whether Kushina will become the new Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is not up to you, not up to me, and not up to Monkey. Only Mito-sama's word counts."
Danzo glanced at Hiruzen and slowly said, "Before Mito-sama decides to change the Jinchuriki, none of us can rush this matter. Otherwise, no one can bear the responsibility."
"Moreover, Kushina is the most suitable candidate to become the Jinchuriki, but she is not the only candidate."
Hiruzen nodded in silence. Mito rarely came out, and she could even be described as a recluse.
However, Hiruzen held immense respect for her and would not normally go against her wishes.
His attitude towards Mito was also very complex. Mito was his greatest assurance now. As long as she was alive, Konoha would not fall into chaos.
But as the Hokage, who would like to have a supreme ruler above their head?
"Actually, it might not even require Kushina." Suddenly, Danzo's tone became like a demon, tempting everyone present.