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Hidden Leaf Village.
Under the blessing of Kamui, Uchiha Yuzuru, carrying the already unconscious Uzumaki Kushina, returned to Konoha without anyone knowing.
Arriving at the Senju clan compound, Uchiha Yuzuru gently placed Uzumaki Kushina on the ground: "Kushina, wake up."
Uzumaki Kushina slowly opened her eyes, first looking around in confusion, then a blush appeared on her face.
She clutched the corner of her clothes and whispered, "Yuzuru, I owe you so much today, otherwise I..."
Seeing Uzumaki Kushina's still-frightened expression, Uchiha Yuzuru raised his hand and stroked her head, smiling, "I'm used to this kind of thing. When you first came to Konoha, I got into many fights because of you."
"This time is different!" Uzumaki Kushina exclaimed.
As one of the outstanding members of the Uzumaki clan, she clearly knew that her physique was very special.
If she had truly been abducted by the Cloud Village ninja this time, an endless darkness would likely await her.
Over the years, she had heard many tragic stories of Uzumaki clan members who had been left outside the village.
After calming down, Uzumaki Kushina asked curiously, "Yuzuru, how did you find out I was kidnapped?"
Hearing this, Uchiha Yuzuru pulled out a strand of bright red hair from his in my arms: "I found this when I was on night duty."
"In all of Konoha, only you have such beautiful hair."
Uzumaki Kushina was stunned, her heart once again pounding uncontrollably.
She secretly glanced at Uchiha Yuzuru, and pouted, "Beautiful? I don't believe it. Everyone else thinks my hair is strange..."
"I don't think so."
Under Uzumaki Kushina's surprised gaze, Uchiha Yuzuru said seriously, "I think it's very beautiful."
Uzumaki Kushina's heart struggled violently, as if it wanted to fly out of her chest.
Is, is this a confession?
It shouldn't, shouldn't be, right? Maybe he's just expressing his opinion.
Hahaha, I can't be too narcissistic... Ugh, uh, has anyone told me... do I need to respond at a time like this?
But what about Mikoto?
Speaking of which... does Yuzuru prefer boys or girls?
...Uchiha Yuzuru looked at Uzumaki Kushina's somewhat flustered appearance and proactively changed the subject: "Kushina, what happened today is too strange. You must be more careful in the future."
"Strange?"
Uzumaki Kushina was a bit confused: "What do you mean?"
Uchiha Yuzuru shook his head, frowning, "You should rest well first. I need to think carefully. Wait for me at the dessert shop this afternoon."
Seeing this, Uzumaki Kushina nodded obediently: "Oh, I understand."
Watching Uzumaki Kushina's retreating figure, Uchiha Yuzuru's lips curved into a smile.
Hmph!
Hiruzen Sarutobi, it's my turn to make a move now.
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Hokage Building.
Hokage's Office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat alone in his chair, puffing on his pipe.
Just as dawn was breaking, there was a knock at the door.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's spirits lifted, and he said, "Come in."
The office door opened, and Minato Namikaze's figure walked in.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, then he said kindly, "Minato, is there something you need so early in the morning?"
Minato Namikaze bowed and said in a deep voice, "Hokage-sama, Kushina was kidnapped by Cloud ninjas last night."
"I've already handed the bodies of the three Cloud ninjas over to the Anbu downstairs."
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi was stunned.
The matter is already resolved?
Then why haven't the Anbu he sent out returned to report to him?
A bad premonition grew in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart, but outwardly, he continued to ask calmly, "Minato, did you save Kushina?"
"Where is Kushina? Is she alright?"
Minato Namikaze shook his head: "No, it was Uchiha Yuzuru."
Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly searched his mind for information about Uchiha Yuzuru, and confirmed again: "Uchiha Yuzuru?"
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's puzzled look, Minato Namikaze explained, "When I found Kushina last night, she had already been rescued from the Cloud ninjas by Yuzuru."
"Yuzuru left with Kushina ahead of time, and I stayed behind to deal with the Cloud ninjas' bodies..."
Just thinking about Uchiha Yuzuru holding Uzumaki Kushina last night made Minato Namikaze feel a bit depressed.
If only he had arrived a little earlier... While Minato Namikaze was lost in thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression gradually darkened.
He never would have imagined that his carefully arranged 'hero saves the damsel' plan would be ruined!
And by an Uchiha!
Uchiha Yuzuru... How did he discover Kushina was missing?
Was it a coincidence, or did he sense something?
Why was no one informed that an Uchiha had left the village without permission? What was the Barrier Team doing?
Why haven't the Anbu following Uzumaki Kushina returned yet?
Too many things had gone wrong, and Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but feel annoyed.
This feeling of things spiraling out of control made him very uncomfortable.
"Hokage-sama?"
Hearing Minato Namikaze's cautious voice, Hiruzen Sarutobi came back to his senses. He exhaled a puff of smoke and slowly said, "Minato, I already know about this. You can go back now."
"Yes."
After Minato Namikaze left, another figure appeared before Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Danzo, you heard everything." Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at Shimura Danzo with an unfriendly gaze, and said coldly, "Does this have anything to do with you?"
Shimura Danzo raised his head and snorted softly: "Hiruzen, you know me. If it were me, it would never have been an Uchiha who saved Kushina."
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded silently.
Although his old teammate often caused him trouble, this matter probably had nothing to do with him.
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi frowning, Shimura Danzo couldn't help but tease, "Hiruzen, I heard that Uzumaki Kushina and Uchiha Yuzuru have a good relationship. If the future Nine-Tails Jinchuriki falls in love with an Uchiha, that would be interesting."
Listening to Shimura Danzo's voice, Hiruzen Sarutobi impatiently waved his hand: "Danzo, I'm in a very bad mood right now, get out of here!"
A powerful aura instantly erupted, and Shimura Danzo couldn't help but take two steps back.
"I'm going, I'm going, why are you so fierce?"
"You messed things up yourself, and now you're taking it out on me. Talking about using love to win over the Jinchuriki... Bah, disgusting! Disgusting!!!"
Bang!
Before the teacup on the table could crash, Shimura Danzo had already closed the door.
Hiruzen Sarutobi clutched his chest, feeling a momentary dizziness.
After a long while, he gradually calmed down.
"It seems I'll have to find an opportunity to meet this new generation genius of the Uchiha clan..."
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Tsukimi Honey House.
Konoha's largest and most popular dessert shop.
Even in the afternoon, the shop was still bustling with people.
Most of them were couples, their joyful laughter echoing, and the air was filled with the pungent scent of love.
Stopping at the entrance, Uzumaki Kushina took out a small mirror, looked at it carefully for a moment, then tucked a few wind-blown strands of hair behind her ear and walked in.
With one glance, she saw Uchiha Yuzuru sitting quietly by the window.