While Sora and Uzumaki Kushina were at home, there was a sudden knock at their door.
Sora opened the door and was surprised to find Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Miyuki standing outside.
"Miyuki, you're here!"
When Uzumaki Kushina saw Uzumaki Miyuki, she jumped up from the sofa happily and hurried to the door.
Uzumaki Miyuki smiled at Kushina and said, "Kushina, I haven't seen you for a few days."
Kushina affectionately took Miyuki's arm and said, "Yes, I wanted to go shopping with you a few days ago, but you weren't home. In the end, I had to go shopping alone."
At the mention of the past few days, the smiles on Miyuki and Minato's faces froze.
When Sora was in Tanshu Street, something serious had happened in Konoha.
The Nine-Tails sealed inside Uzumaki Miyuki had gone out of control.
Although Sora and the Nine-Tails had reached an agreement, Miyuki had lost control beyond what even the Nine-Tails could manage.
She had been unable to bear the Nine-Tails' chakra and lost control.
Namikaze Minato had used a sealing technique to contain the out-of-control Miyuki.
At the same time, while Minato was struggling to subdue Miyuki, the interrupted Tailed Beast Bomb had given him inspiration, and the prototype of the Rasengan ninjutsu had formed in his mind.
Sora noticed their expressions and vaguely guessed what had happened.
He stepped aside and politely asked, "Would you like to come in and sit down?"
Minato shook his head and replied, "No, Miyuki and I are here specifically to deliver invitations. We need to distribute invitations to others afterward."
Kushina looked surprised. "Are you two getting married as well?"
Miyuki smiled and said, "Yes, we've decided to get married in two weeks. You and Sora must attend."
Minato took out an invitation and handed it to Sora.
After taking it, Sora followed proper etiquette and offered his blessing: "Then I wish you and Miyuki a happy wedding in advance."
Minato smiled and nodded. "Thank you."
Miyuki turned to Kushina and said, "Kushina, please come shopping with me in the next few days. I want to choose a wedding dress."
Kushina immediately agreed. "Of course!"
"Then we'll take our leave."
With that, Minato and Miyuki departed.
Kushina took the invitation from Sora and sat on the sofa to examine it.
She sighed, "Time flies so fast. Miyuki is about to marry Namikaze Minato."
Sora sat beside Kushina and smiled. "It's too late for you to sigh now. Minato is the same age as us. Miyuki seems to be two years older than him, and it's peacetime now. If people don't get married now, when will they?"
Kushina thought for a moment and agreed. "That's right. I should have sighed when we got married. In the blink of an eye, we both got married. I still remember clearly when we were in Ninja Academy. Back then, you used to ignore me, and in the end, you asked me to take the initiative to be your friend, which was really too much!"
Kushina puffed up her cheeks in mock anger.
Sora gently poked her bulging cheek and readily agreed. "I feel the same way. I was really ignorant back then. How could I have ignored you?"
Kushina crossed her arms and made a small huffing sound. "It's good that you know you were wrong! Your punishment is to cook dinner today!"
Sora smiled and agreed. "Okay~ What would you like to eat?"
"Curry beef rice!"
Sora gave Kushina a playful salute. "I promise to complete this mission! Then, my wife, would you accompany me to buy ingredients?"
Kushina stood up, looked down at Sora with pretend superiority, and said, "I suppose I can reluctantly agree!"
Sora and Kushina left home hand in hand.
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In the days that followed, Kushina and Miyuki went shopping together daily.
Meanwhile, Sora went to Orochimaru's base to train.
Having recently married Kushina, Sora wanted to spend more time with her before going to Ryūchi Cave to attempt mastering Sage Mode.
At the same time, in Sarutobi Hiruzen's home.
Danzo asked, "Hiruzen, some time has passed since the war ended. We should discuss how to further restrict the Uchiha clan."
Sarutobi Hiruzen paused just as he was about to put his pipe into his mouth. He set it down again and said, "Danzo, this matter is not urgent for now. Let's discuss it some other time."
Danzo's expression immediately darkened.
Sora's guess had been correct.
No one understood Sarutobi Hiruzen better than Danzo did. It was clear that Hiruzen was trying to delay and eventually dismiss this matter.
Danzo said in a deep voice, "Hiruzen, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. We have finally pushed the Uchiha clan to such a position, and we're about to see results, but now you want to let them off the hook?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned and replied, "Danzo, the war has just ended, and Konoha cannot withstand any more turmoil. The current leader of the Uchiha clan is Uchiha Fugaku, a shinobi who hopes for peace in the village.
Under his leadership, the Uchiha have become much more restrained. I believe that with his guidance, the Uchiha may be able to change.
So I think we can give the Uchiha clan a chance. We all belong to the same village. If they are willing to change, then it wouldn't be wrong for us to give them an opportunity."
Danzo gritted his teeth and said, "Uchiha Fugaku is a shinobi who wants peace in the village? Don't joke with me! All Uchiha are evil!
It must be that Uchiha Fugaku noticed we were targeting them, so he's putting on an act. You're foolish enough to believe him.
If we stop our plan against the Uchiha clan, what will our previous efforts amount to? Later, when the Uchiha clan recovers, will you force Namikaze Minato to deal with them?
It's been difficult enough for you and me to suppress the Uchiha clan together. You don't really believe that Namikaze Minato alone has the ability to keep the Uchiha clan in check, do you?
If you give the Uchiha clan a chance now, you're creating hidden dangers for Konoha's future. I truly cannot understand why Lord Tobirama would give you the position of Hokage. If he knew you made such a decision about the Uchiha clan plan, he would definitely be disappointed!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen released a fierce wave of chakra, glared at Danzo and said, "Danzo! Master Tobirama also hoped that our Konoha would remain stable, not fighting amongst ourselves and depleting our own strength.
In any case, the Uchiha clan has shown considerable restraint lately, and their contribution to this war is undeniable. It's only reasonable to give them a chance!"
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