Chinya and Kushina Uzumaki were at home when a knock suddenly sounded on the door.
Chinya opened it and found himself surprised to see Minato Namikaze and Uzumaki Miyuki standing there.
"Miyski, you're here!"
Delighted to see Miyuki, Kushina Uzumaki rose happily from the sofa and quickly walked toward the doorway.
Miyuki smiled gently as she looked at Kushina. "Kushina, it's been a few days since we last met."
Kushina linked arms warmly with Miyuki. "Yeah, I wanted to go shopping with you a couple of days ago, but you weren't home. In the end, I went by myself."
At this reminder, both Miyuki and Minato's smiles faltered slightly.
A few days earlier while Chinya was out on Tonton Street, something happened back in Konoha - the Nine-Tails within Miyuki temporarily lost control.
Although Miyuki had a connection with the Nine-Tails, this loss of control wasn't something the Nine-Tails itself could manage.
Since Miyuki couldn't handle the Nine-Tails' chakra, she temporarily lost control.
Minato used sealing techniques while desperately trying to restrain Miyuki during her unstable state.
Meanwhile, as he desperately tried to restrain Miyuki during her unstable state, Minato saw how her Tailed Beast Ball technique was interrupted, which inspired him to start developing the Rasengan ninjutsu concept.
Seeing their expressions, Chinya could get a general sense of what had happened.
Stepping back from the door, Chinya invited, "Why don't you two come in for a bit?"
Minato shook his head. "No thanks. We came specifically to deliver this invitation today. We still have several more invitations to hand out later."
Kushina looked surprised. "Are you two getting married too?"
Miyuki smiled gently. "Yes. We've decided to have our wedding in about two weeks. You and Chinya absolutely have to attend."
Minato handed an invitation to Chinya.
Taking the invitation, Chinya offered his well-wishes. "Congratulations you two! Hope everything goes smoothly."
Smiling, Minato nodded. "Thank you."
Turning to Kushina, Miyuki said, "Kushina, would you accompany me shopping for the next few days? I want to pick out my wedding dress."
"Of course!" Kushina immediately agreed.
"In that case, we'll take our leave now."
With that, Minato and Miyuki departed.
Kushina took the invitation from Chinya's hands and sat back down on the sofa, looking at it thoughtfully.
Sitting beside Kushina, Chinya chuckled as he commented, "Time really does fly. Miyuki is already getting married to Minato."
Thinking about it, Kushina responded, "You're right. You and Minato are about the same age, and Miyuki is actually a couple years older than him."
Reflecting further, Kushina continued, "And honestly, this is supposed to be a time of peace. If not for that incident, who knows when they'd ever have time to get married?"
After thinking it over, Kushina agreed. "You're right. Actually, I should wait until our own wedding to feel nostalgic. Before we know it, even we'll get married. Our days at the ninja academy feel so fresh, like it was just yesterday. Back then you barely paid any attention to me, yet eventually it was me who had to approach you first just to become friends. That was really unfair!"
Kushina Uzumaki pouted in anger.
Chinya reached out and poked Kushina's cheek with a nod. "I totally agree with you. I was such an idiot back then—how could I have ignored you?"
Crossing her arms, Kushina let out a humph. "Better late than never! Today, you're being punished by making dinner!"
Chinya smiled and agreed. "Fine. What do you want to eat?"
"Beef curry rice!"
Chinya saluted Kushina. "Mission accepted! So, dear wife, would you kindly join me in going grocery shopping?"
Standing up, Kushina looked down at Chinya as she spoke. "Fine, I'll go—reluctantly!"
Hand in hand, Kushina and Chinya walked out of the house.
...
In the following days, Kushina Uzumaki and Miyuki Uzumaki went out shopping every day.
As for Chinya, he headed to Orochimaru's base for training.
Now that he had just married Kushina, Chinya wanted to spend more time with her before heading to Ryuchi Cave to attempt Sage Mode training.
Meanwhile, at Hiruzen Sarutobi's home.
Danzo said, "Hiruzen, it's been a while since the war ended. It's time we discussed how to move forward with dealing with the Uchiha Clan."
Hiruzen paused halfway through lifting his pipe to his mouth, then set it down again. "Danzo, this matter can wait. Let's discuss it later."
Danzo's face immediately darkened.
So it turned out Chinya had been right all along.
Danzo knew Hiruzen too well—right now, he was clearly trying to sweep the issue under the rug.
Danzo said solemnly, "Hiruzen, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. We've finally pushed the Uchiha Clan into such a corner, and we're on the verge of success. Yet you want to let them off easy?"
Hiruzen frowned slightly. "Danzo, the war has only just ended. Konoha must not be shaken by any further turmoil. The current leader of the Uchiha Clan is Fugaku Uchiha, a ninja who desires peace for the village.
Under his leadership, the Uchiha have already become much more restrained. I believe that under his guidance, maybe the Uchiha Clan really can change.
Therefore, I think we should give the Uchiha Clan a chance. We're all from the same village. If they're willing to change, why shouldn't we offer them an opportunity?"
Danzo spat bitterly, "A ninja who desires peace for the village? Give me a break! All Uchihas are evil!
Fugaku must have realized we were targeting them, so he pretends to play nice for our benefit. And you actually bought into that act?
If we stop our actions against the Uchiha Clan now, what was all our previous effort worth? Once the Uchiha Clan recovers its strength, will you send Minato Namikaze—the one you politically pushed into position—to deal with them?
Even the two of us together found it extremely difficult to suppress the Uchiha Clan. Don't tell me you seriously think Minato can suppress the Uchiha Clan?"
"You're giving the Uchiha Clan a chance now, but that's just sowing seeds of danger for Konoha's future. I truly can't understand how Master Tobirama could have handed over the Hokage position to you. If he knew about this decision you've made regarding your plan against the Uchiha Clan, he'd absolutely be deeply disappointed in you!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly gave off a sharp aura and stared at Danzo while saying: "Danzo! Master Tobirama would also hope for Konoha's stability rather than internal conflicts that are eating away at our own power.
"No matter what, the Uchiha Clan has become much more restrained already, and their contributions during this war cannot be denied. So it's only fair and reasonable to give them a chance!"
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