After the chaotic battle at the ninja academy, coupled with Tsunade's intimidation, Kushina successfully integrated into the school.However, those unruly kids she had beaten up all avoided her.Although Kushina made other friends, she was still closer to the blond-haired Minato.
Today is a rest day at the Ninja Academy, and Kushina and Minato have agreed to train together.Since they'll be training together, it would be best to have a ninja nearby to guide them.So, Kushina set her sights on Tsunade, who was suffering from a hangover.
"Tsunade-neechan, I'm going to train with my classmates.Will you come with me?"
"No way, no way!They're all just a bunch of little brats.Let Nawaki take you!I want to take a nap!" Tsunade resolutely refused.
"Nabatsuki-nii left early this morning and isn't home at all.Tsunade-neechan, please come with me!"
"Ugh, this is so annoying.I'm going to rest these few days.Go by yourself~" Tsunade buried her head in the blankets and decisively refused.
I finally got a few days off and wanted to sleep in.Besides, I lost a lot of money last night and I'm feeling really down!I don't have time to take care of the little brat.
Kushina had anticipated Tsunade's decisive refusal.
Kushina stood up calmly, sighed, and said, "Alright, Tsunade-neechan, I'll tell Mito-san."
As a result, Tsunade, still hungover, "willingly" took Kushina to the appointment under Mito's "kind" gaze.
When Minato arrived at the school gate, he saw Kushina with red hair and a blonde woman with obvious impatience in the distance.
Minato quickly waved to Kushina, and Kushina waved back in response.
Tsunade shrugged weakly, having absolutely no interest in taking care of the little brat.
But I can't not come, there's an old empress dowager watching me with a stern gaze.
Soon, Tsunade arrived at their destination with Kushina and Minato.After giving Minato a few pointers, Tsunade found a soft patch of grass, lay down, and fell asleep, leaving Minato and Kushina to play on their own.
After a while, a fragrance wafted over.Kushina, Minato, and the sleeping Tsunade were all drawn to it.The three followed the scent and found its source.
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Just as Kaede Hatake was about to enjoy his meal, he heard the footsteps of other people nearby.
"It smells so good~ Senior Kaede, are you having a picnic here?" Minato asked in surprise.
"Minato, Kushina, and Lady Tsunade, what are you doing here?" Kaede Hatake asked in surprise.
"We're here to train, and Tsunade is here to guide us," Kushina quickly replied.
"Oh~" Kaede Hatake looked at the eye boogers in the corner of Tsunade's eyes with a suspicious expression.
"You brat, what's with that expression?And did you bake this?" Tsunade glared at Hatake Kaede and said fiercely.
"Nothing, nothing?"
"I made all of these, Lady Tsunade.Would you like to try some?"
"Then I'll reluctantly try it for you!" After saying that, Tsunade gestured for Kushina and Minato to do it together.
"Then.then senior, we won't stand on ceremony."
"Thank you for your hospitality, senior." "Little Sun" is so polite!
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"Mmm~ It smells so good!You're amazing, senpai." Kushina exclaimed as she ate the grilled meat.
"Yes, yes, I didn't expect your skills to be so good, senior." Minato nodded in agreement.
The most unrestrained was Tsunade.She ate the grilled meat with both hands, legs spread wide, and with an air of dominance.She ate with the most gusto and the most ferocity.
Seeing Kushina and Tsunade, two big eaters, and Minato, the little eater, Kaede Hatake quickly joined the fray.
Soon, a baby wild boar and two rabbits were all eaten by the four people.
"Burp~~" Tsunade let out a long, hearty burp, then patted her belly contentedly."You little rascal, your cooking isn't bad!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Lady Tsunade."
After eating and drinking his fill and resting for a while, Kaede Hatake got up and dusted himself off.
"Lady Tsunade, Kushina, Minato, I'm going back now.If you're bored, you can go back first.This place is near the Forest of Death, and wild beasts often appear here."
Seeing that Kaede Hatake was about to leave, Minato Namikaze quickly said, "Wait a moment, senpai, I have something I'd like to ask you."
Kaede Hatake turned around and asked in confusion, "What is it?"
"Please fight me, senior.I want to challenge you." Minato looked at Kaede Hatake with a determined expression.
Kaede looked into Minato's eyes and said just as seriously, "I understand, Minato.Come with me!"
After saying that, Kaede Hatake rushed into the depths of the forest.
Minato said to Kushina and Tsunade, "Lady Tsunade, Kushina, please wait here for a moment.I'll be right back." With that, Minato vanished and followed after Kaede Hatake.
Kushina felt a little disappointed; she also wanted to get involved.
Seeing Kushina's dejected appearance, Tsunade felt both sorry for her and amused.
Tsunade stroked Kushina's red hair and said, "Kushina, don't rush, take your time.Isn't it a good start for you and Minato?The fight between Hatake and that blond guy will expose some information about them.You have a good relationship with Minato, but not with Hatake.When your bond with Hatake is stronger in the future, then you can join in."
"Right now, you need to train your physique.When you're ready to challenge Kaede Hatake, go and give him a good beating."
"Hey~ Tsunade-neechan, please teach me how to cultivate!"
"Heh, little girl, the ninjutsu of the Uzumaki clan is enough for you to learn.If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask your grandmother.I can't teach you the ninjutsu of the Uzumaki clan, at most I can teach you some taijutsu."
"Alright, little girl, don't think too much.Pack your things, I'm going to lie down for a while.When you want to leave, just call me and I'll take you back."
Tsunade closed her eyes, enjoying the gentle breeze in the forest.Kushina stared blankly at the woods, watching Minato rush into the depths of the forest.
After a long while, Kushina seemed to have made up her mind.
"Tsunade-neechan, I've made up my mind.Teach me taijutsu!I want to become stronger and become the first female Hokage."
"Ha~ Little girl, are you serious?You've made up your mind?"
"I've made up my mind.I want to become someone that even Kaede Hatake-senpai acknowledges.And when that time comes, I will challenge Kaede Hatake-senpai."
"Little girl, since you've made up your mind, you'd better be prepared to suffer!Once training begins, I won't go easy on you just because you're my sister."
"Okay!" Kushina said resolutely.