Uzumaki Kushina finally understood what Chiba meant by “succeeded.”

Just as Chiba was about to explain to Uzumaki Kushina, Miyuki Uzumaki preempted him and said to Uzumaki Kushina, “Kushina, all of this is my own will. Hokage-sama asked me to learn Sealing Jutsu with you and Uzumaki Mito.

After I showed my talent in Sealing Jutsu and my Uzumaki Clan physique, I was more suitable to become the next Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, so I was informed about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

I agreed to become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. After all, there’s nothing bad about becoming a Jinchūriki. Hokage-sama promised me that my Jinchūriki identity would be kept secret, and I would have a better life.

Kushina, do you know? Ever since the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed, I’ve been living a displaced life. I have no power, and as a member of the Uzumaki Clan, I’m coveted by many people. Once someone discovers I’m from the Uzumaki Clan, I’ll have a terrible end, so I live in constant fear every day.

Now Konoha has given me a stable life, and I also want to repay Konoha. Moreover, I know Chiba has been working hard for your situation. Kushina, you are my only friend, and I also want to become a Jinchūriki. Isn’t this killing two birds with one stone?”

Uzumaki Kushina looked at Miyuki Uzumaki with tear-filled eyes: “Miyuki…”

Chiba let out a sigh of relief.

It was best if Miyuki Uzumaki could help him keep it a secret.

However, he also owed Miyuki Uzumaki a favor.

Uzumaki Mito’s gaze turned to Minato Namikaze: “Minato, please take good care of Miyuki from now on.”

Minato Namikaze said firmly: “I definitely will!”

After Uzumaki Mito gave a few instructions to the four, she said, “The future belongs to you. It’s time for me to go find Hashirama. All right, you all go about your business first.”

Just as Chiba was about to leave, Uzumaki Mito suddenly said, “Chiba, don’t forget our promise.”

Chiba replied, “I won’t forget.”

Uzumaki Kushina was in a very bad mood, so after saying goodbye to Miyuki Uzumaki, she returned home with Chiba.

Uzumaki Kushina curled up on the sofa, burying her head in her knees.

Chiba sat beside Uzumaki Kushina. Just as he was about to comfort her, Uzumaki Kushina suddenly looked up, her eyes red, at Chiba.

Chiba felt inexplicably guilty under Uzumaki Kushina’s gaze.

Uzumaki Kushina asked with a slight sob, “Chiba, you and Miyuki have actually known each other for a long time, haven’t you?”

Chiba’s expression stiffened.

Seeing Uzumaki Kushina’s tearful appearance, Chiba sighed and told Uzumaki Kushina the truth: “I found Miyuki Uzumaki and brought her to Konoha…”

Uzumaki Kushina’s pupils constricted. She thought Miyuki Uzumaki had met Chiba after arriving in Konoha.

Uzumaki Kushina guessed that Chiba had actively approached Miyuki Uzumaki after learning of her Uzumaki Clan identity.

But she hadn’t expected that Miyuki Uzumaki was actually found and brought to Konoha by Chiba himself.

Chiba told Uzumaki Kushina everything.

Uzumaki Kushina was stunned.

Uzumaki Mito, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo…

For her sake, Chiba had actually faced so much pressure alone.

Uzumaki Kushina hugged Chiba tightly: “Chiba… thank you. Don’t hide things from me anymore. I should know. We should be honest with each other.”

Chiba stroked Uzumaki Kushina’s head: “I’m sorry, it’s my fault. I should have told you earlier, but I saw that you and Miyuki Uzumaki became friends, and I know you are a very emotional person, so I didn’t know how to tell you, fearing you would think I’m a ruthless person.”

Uzumaki Kushina leaned her head on Chiba’s shoulder: “No, I’ll never think that. It’s just… Miyuki replacing me as Jinchūriki, Miyuki is my good friend, I feel bad about it, Chiba, can we…”

Before Uzumaki Kushina could finish, Chiba immediately refused: “No!”

Chiba said seriously to Uzumaki Kushina: “If Kushina, you feel indebted to Miyuki Uzumaki, we can compensate her in other ways.

Miyuki Uzumaki was not wrong. If I hadn’t found her, she would indeed be living a displaced, undignified life.

When I found her, she was receiving relief food in the Land of Grass, and she was very frightened when I revealed her identity.

If I hadn’t brought her to Konoha, her future life would have been very miserable.

The Uzumaki Clan’s physique, or any special physique or Kekkei Genkai, if discovered wandering in the Shinobi World, would not end well.

So I made a deal with Miyuki Uzumaki, and she agreed to this deal at the time.

And now Hokage has also agreed to replace the Jinchūriki with Miyuki Uzumaki. Proposing another change is absolutely impossible.

Now it’s a foregone conclusion that Miyuki Uzumaki will become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. There will be no more changes, and I will absolutely not allow any more changes!”

Chiba’s tone was beyond doubt.

After nearly ten years of planning, success was finally within reach. Chiba absolutely would not allow any problems at this crucial point, and he absolutely would not allow Uzumaki Kushina to become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Uzumaki Kushina sighed.

She knew that it was difficult to change something Chiba had decided.

Uzumaki Kushina stood up from the sofa: “Chiba, what do you want for dinner?”

Chiba smiled when he saw Uzumaki Kushina no longer dwelling on the issue: “I’ll go with you.”

Uzumaki Kushina shook her head: “I’ll go by myself this time. I want to visit Miyuki too.”

Chiba replied: “Alright then, I’ll wait for you at home. For dinner, let’s have beef curry rice and miso soup.”

“Okay, wait for me obediently at home.”

Uzumaki Kushina left home and went to Miyuki Uzumaki’s house.

Just as she arrived at Miyuki Uzumaki’s house, Uzumaki Kushina happened to see Minato Namikaze coming out of Miyuki Uzumaki’s room.

“Miyuki, see you tomorrow.”

“See you tomorrow. Eh, Kushina?”

Miyuki Uzumaki saw Uzumaki Kushina not far behind Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze nodded to Uzumaki Kushina, then left.

Minato Namikaze knew that Uzumaki Kushina, like Chiba, disliked him very much, so Minato Namikaze’s nod was considered a greeting.

Miyuki Uzumaki quickly walked up to Uzumaki Kushina and asked, “Kushina, why are you here at my house instead of staying home with Chiba? Come on in first.”

Miyuki Uzumaki welcomed Uzumaki Kushina into the house.

After pouring Uzumaki Kushina a glass of water, Miyuki Uzumaki asked, “Kushina, is there something you need to see me about?”

Uzumaki Kushina put down her cup, looked earnestly into Miyuki Uzumaki’s eyes, and said, “Miyuki, I came to apologize to you. I’m sorry.”