Chapter 27: The Impulsive Heiress—Yin Seal Obtained
The written exam had already begun.
Yoru and Kushina remained on the rooftop until the first exam period ended before heading down.
The two shadow clones Yoru had used for disguise had already slipped away to a deserted spot and dispelled after the exam concluded.
Watching Yoru and Kushina—their real bodies this time—enter through the rear classroom door, the last flicker of hope in Minato Namikaze's heart finally extinguished completely.
Just as he'd sensed earlier, he no longer had even the slightest chance of earning Kushina Uzumaki's affection.
Because the way she looked at Yoru had undergone a dramatic transformation.
Previously, Kushina had often either sneaked glances or openly stared directly at Yoru.
But now, the girl's deep violet eyes contained a radiance they'd never held before.
That gaze filled with light—Minato knew it well. He'd seen it in many admirers.
He'd even possessed that same light the first time he saw Kushina Uzumaki.
That was the expression reserved only for looking at someone you liked, when your eyes held nothing but that person.
Perhaps... they'd already confirmed their relationship.
Minato's lips curved into a bitter smile, regret flooding his heart for who-knows-how-many-times.
The same question again: if...
If he'd been the first to stand up and extend goodwill to Kushina that day last year, would he be the one sitting beside her now?
Little did he know, even if he'd actually done so, it wouldn't have succeeded like Yoru's approach.
In this two-dimensional world—whether mainstream or alternative—hesitant, shy protagonists only ever became bitter victims before proactive, thick-skinned NTR warriors.
Yoru had no idea what Minato was thinking. Even if he did know, he wouldn't secretly laugh like before.
Because he no longer considered Minato Namikaze a rival—not in terms of strength, nor in matters of affection.
The written exams for years one through five hadn't yet concluded when the sixth-grade graduation assessment finished first.
Yoru wondered if this era's graduation exam would be as simple as in the original series.
That afternoon, the practical combat exam also concluded smoothly.
This time, Yoru wasn't matched against Minato Namikaze or Kushina Uzumaki. He ended the final pseudo-no-rules assessment by instantly defeating his opponent.
Walking out of school together, Yoru suddenly said to Kushina: "Tomato-na, don't go home yet. Come to my place."
"Sure!"
Kushina nodded, assuming Yoru wanted to guide her nature transformation training again.
As for the Rasengan, Kushina had mastered it two months ago—back in late January.
The three training stages of the Rasengan had activated Kushina's bloodline talent. Her chakra control improved noticeably every single day.
Combined with her massive chakra reserves, she not only had multiple attempts available but could also create shadow clones to assist with training.
In contrast, when Yoru had trained years ago, he could only attempt forming the Rasengan a few times daily. After failures, he needed to rest and recover chakra—forget creating shadow clones to help.
Their training speeds couldn't even be compared. This was absolute talent suppression.
"Yoru, which nature transformation are we practicing today?"
Upon arriving at Yoru's house, Kushina asked eagerly.
Just being with Yoru made even training enjoyable.
"We're not practicing nature transformation today. I'm taking you somewhere."
Yoru took Kushina's small hand and led her to the first-floor storage room.
Under Kushina's blushing gaze, Yoru lifted the tatami mat. The entrance to a dark basement immediately appeared.
"This is..."
Kushina—who'd been quite shy and perhaps even thinking inappropriate thoughts—suddenly gasped, her red lips parting slightly.
"I'll go down first. Come down once there's light."
After speaking, Yoru descended.
Moments later, candlelight illuminated the dark entrance below.
Kushina immediately followed.
When she clearly saw the basement's interior—shelves packed with scrolls and books plus locked boxes—she instantly understood.
But Kushina still asked knowingly: "Yoru, is this your family's treasury?"
"Yes. These are all the Gojo family's inheritance."
Yoru walked to a bookshelf and patted the scrolls on it, looking at Kushina with a smile. "I don't know if you can learn Senju clan secret techniques and jutsu while staying at the First Hokage's house, but during nature transformation training, I noticed you haven't learned any elemental techniques yet."
"The Rasengan alone can't handle those disaster-level beasts."
Yoru picked up a scroll and waved it before Kushina—who was once again staring at him blankly. "So from now on, I'm going to fill out your arsenal."
Kushina's eyes moistened again. The tears she'd shed today nearly matched the amount from witnessing the Land of Whirlpools' destruction.
But unlike that day's sorrow and despair, Kushina's tears now overflowed with joy and emotion.
Because she'd discovered Yoru's feelings for her burned just as intensely.
Otherwise, after learning about the jinchuriki, he wouldn't immediately think about helping her improve her strength.
To enrich her arsenal, he'd even brought her to his family's inheritance vault.
This care and shared effort made Kushina feel that becoming the Nine-Tails jinchuriki might not be such a terrible thing after all.
'Lady Mito, you were right! As long as I find what fills my heart, even as a tailed beast's vessel, I can still achieve happiness.'
Thinking this internally, Kushina smiled brilliantly at Yoru: "Alright then, I won't hold back!"
"Heh... don't celebrate too early. Prepare yourself for hell-style training this break."
Yoru had no idea how great the rewards for moving a girl's heart could be.
Even less did he know what consequences would follow from unreservedly sharing his family's foundation.
However, the very next day, Yoru witnessed it firsthand.
"This... what is this?"
Pointing at the enormous scroll before him—as tall as Kushina herself—Yoru's jaw dropped in rare astonishment.
"This is Uzushiogakure's Sealing Scroll."
Kushina planted both hands on her hips matter-of-factly. "You showed me your family's inheritance, so of course I need to reciprocate. Look through this scroll however you want. This break, you teach me ninjutsu, and I'll teach you sealing techniques!"
Staring blankly at Kushina, Yoru's current feelings matched yesterday's Kushina exactly. He felt the girl before him radiated dazzling golden light.
That was nouveau riche gold—the radiance of a wealthy heiress!
If his reason hadn't prevailed, and if he weren't afraid of creating embarrassing history that'd be mocked forever, Yoru truly wanted to throw himself at Kushina's legs.
He'd originally only wanted the Yin Seal, never imagining he'd learn all the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques from Kushina like the original series' Minato Namikaze had.
Yet unexpectedly, this impulsive heiress had actually brought over the entire Uzumaki clan Sealing Scroll.
And neither Mito Uzumaki nor the ANBU representing Hiruzen Sarutobi's will had stopped her. This was simply too incredible!
At this moment, Yoru couldn't help feeling secretly proud of his own charm.
Based on intelligence revealed by Minato, Kushina had taught him sealing techniques one by one before their marriage.
But now, Kushina had brought the entire scroll directly before Yoru.
This treatment surpassing the original series filled Yoru with a sense of achievement.
Indeed, NTR warriors who thoroughly understood the plot and character personalities were invincible existences!