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"Making a fool of…","my life?"
Uzumaki Kushina froze in place, as if she had lost her soul, after hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's final conclusion.
It seemed like she understood something in her mind, but at the same time, it was a blur.
Seeing Uzumaki Kushina's expression, Uchiha Yuzuru stood up and went to the side to brew a cup of tea with hot water.
It wasn't until the hot steam in the teacup stopped rising that Uzumaki Kushina looked at Uchiha Yuzuru with empty eyes.
"Yuzuru, what do you… mean?"
Looking at Uzumaki Kushina's pitiful appearance, a sense of reluctance arose in Uchiha Yuzuru's heart.
For a young girl whose goal had always been "to become Hokage and gain the recognition of everyone in the Village," the cruelty of reality far exceeded imagination.
But Uchiha Yuzuru would not soften at this moment.
After a moment of contemplation, he continued, "The Third Hokage's favorite phrase is 'bonds.'"
"People's emotions are very rich; they care deeply about those close to them."
"Just like parents are willing to sacrifice themselves for their children, lovers are willing to give their lives for those they love, and companions are willing to go through fire and water for their close friends…"
"You said that not long ago you wrote to the Third Hokage, revealing your desire not to become a Jinchuriki, right?"
"I think that's why Hiruzen Sarutobi orchestrated this kidnapping."
Looking at Uzumaki Kushina, whose eyes were gradually dimming, Uchiha Yuzuru made his final summary.
"Whether the Third Hokage showed concern for you or plotted for Minato to be your hero, it was all just to make you, the future Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, willingly stay in Konoha and make the so-called sacrifice for the Village."
Like the last straw that broke the camel's back, Uzumaki Kushina closed her eyes in despair.
Could it be… that the life she believed in was just a carefully crafted lie by others?
"Why… I had already decided to accept the Village's arrangement and become the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, so why did the Third Hokage still do this?"
Hearing this, Uchiha Yuzuru sighed, "Kushina, if the Third Hokage hadn't been too impatient, and waited until you voluntarily told him your thoughts, we probably would never have known he was such a person."
"Drink some water first."
Uzumaki Kushina took the teacup, took a few sips, then asked with some unease, "Yuzuru, since this incident was arranged by the Third Hokage, and you ruined his plan…"
"I'm sorry, I've implicated you."
Seeing Uzumaki Kushina's worry, Uchiha Yuzuru shook his head, "Don't say such things. Even if I had to choose again, I wouldn't leave you to your fate."
"What's more… Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others have always been very hostile towards the Ninja of our Uchiha Clan. Even without this incident, my image in their eyes wouldn't improve."
"Hostile?" Uzumaki Kushina looked at Uchiha Yuzuru in surprise, "Yuzuru, isn't the Uchiha Clan, which established the Village, a respected noble Ninja clan?"
"How could the Third Hokage and the others be hostile to you?"
"Too naive, Kushina." Uchiha Yuzuru snorted lightly, "The darkness of Konoha Village far exceeds your imagination."
"Just watch, if nothing unexpected happens, Hiruzen Sarutobi will act very soon."
Looking at the confident Uchiha Yuzuru, Uzumaki Kushina couldn't help but exclaim, "Yuzuru, you've really changed so much."
"If it weren't for you, I might have been kept in the dark my whole life."
Uchiha Yuzuru smiled, "Because these eyes of mine can see through everything."
With his memories from his previous life, he knew most of the events in Hokage like the back of his hand.
It was like reading history books; no matter how difficult the schemes were at the time, from a God's perspective, they could easily be seen through.
Seemingly infected by Uchiha Yuzuru, a smile appeared on Uzumaki Kushina's face.
She couldn't help but ask, "Yuzuru, what do you think I should do next?"
After this Cloud Ninja kidnapping incident, she had completely lost trust in Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the sense of belonging she had finally built for Konoha had vanished.
But now, even though she knew everything, she couldn't resist.
How was she going to face the rest of her life?
"Kushina, if one day I have to take you away from Konoha, would you be willing to come with me?"
Looking at Uchiha Yuzuru's serious gaze, Uzumaki Kushina felt her heart flutter, and the blush on her face immediately spread from her neck to her ears.
This must be a confession, right?
When did this guy Yuzuru start caring about me… "Kushina?"
Hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's voice, Uzumaki Kushina came back to her senses, lowered her head, and whispered, "Yuzuru, I, I, of course I'm willing, but what about Mikoto?"
"Mikoto?" Uchiha Yuzuru scratched his head in confusion, "Of course, we'll take her too."
"What?!" Uzumaki Kushina looked at the innocent-faced Uchiha Yuzuru and stood up in shock.
"Yuzuru, you, you, you scoundrel!"
After saying that, Uzumaki Kushina quickly ran out of the room.
Uchiha Yuzuru, on the other hand, was utterly bewildered.
No, they were talking about serious matters, how did he become a scoundrel?
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"Yuzuru!"
Not long after Uzumaki Kushina left, Uchiha Fugaku's voice came from outside the door.
Uchiha Yuzuru got up and opened the door, looking at the somewhat gloomy Uchiha Fugaku and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Yuzuru, as you expected, the Third Hokage rejected our request."
Just now, Hiruzen Sarutobi had rejected their suggestion to recruit Ninja from other Ninja clans or civilian Ninja into the Military Police Force, and explicitly told them that, except during wartime, the Uchiha Clan only needed to be responsible for the Village's public order.
This made Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Taro completely lose faith in the Konoha high-ups.
If the other party had nothing to hide, they should have been happy about such a thing, right?
Hearing this, Uchiha Yuzuru had already expected it, and calmly said, "Fugaku, you are responsible for collecting information about the conservative and radical factions within the clan."
Uchiha Fugaku was a bit puzzled, "Yuzuru, do you have a plan?"
Uchiha Yuzuru nodded, "You don't need to know the specifics yet, just do as I say."
"Understood."
Uchiha Fugaku agreed, then said, "Oh, right, Hiruzen Sarutobi just sent Anbu to notify you to go to the Hokage Office."
"Yuzuru, do you want me to accompany you?"
Having learned the true thoughts of Hiruzen Sarutobi and those high-ups, Uchiha Fugaku was very worried that Uchiha Yuzuru would encounter misfortune.
Uchiha Yuzuru was not only the Genius of their clan's new generation, but also the hope for the future destiny of their Uchiha Clan!
Looking at Uchiha Fugaku's slightly worried gaze, Uchiha Yuzuru patted him on the shoulder, "Don't worry, I'll handle everything."
Uchiha Yuzuru wasn't surprised that Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to see him.
He had disrupted Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan, so it would be strange if the other party didn't take any action.
However, he would meet force with force; no matter what Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to do, he, with his Double Kamui, would not be afraid.
Looking at Uchiha Yuzuru's back, Uchiha Fugaku suddenly came to his senses.
Wait, how did he seem to have become a subordinate of Uchiha Yuzuru, this kid?