According to Konan's usual route, she should be back in about ten minutes.
So, Kenji quickly opened all the windows and doors to ventilate the house.
However, it was obviously impossible to get rid of the smell in such a short time.
Therefore, while Kushina was cleaning the sofa and floor, Kenji picked up a bottle of air freshener and sprayed it around the living room as if it were free.
Five minutes later, Kenji and Kushina sat on the sofa together, wearing victorious smiles.
Just then, a series of crisp footsteps grew louder, approaching from a distance.
Hearing the footsteps, Kenji and Kushina exchanged glances, their faces simultaneously showing an expression of relief.
The two of them had finally protected their bright and magnificent image.
Konan slightly fluttered her small nose, then looked at the primly seated Kushina and Kenji, revealing a puzzled expression.
"Why does the house smell so strongly of air freshener?"
"That's because we just killed a rat (bat)."
Kenji and Kushina exchanged glances, their faces simultaneously showing a strange expression.
Although they hadn't rehearsed their story beforehand, the two of them were quite in sync, and even the reasons they subconsciously came up with were about 80% similar.
Although Konan had some doubts about their answers,
After all, whether it was killing a rat or eliminating a bat, it shouldn't require spraying so much air freshener.
However, after seeing the somewhat unnatural expressions on Kenji and Kushina's faces,
The sensible Konan didn't pry any further, but nodded slightly and went upstairs to her room to do her homework.
Watching Konan's obedient back, Kushina couldn't help but sigh:
"She's such a sensible child. I hope our daughter will be just as well-behaved in the future."
Kenji nodded in agreement.
However, Kenji didn't have any intention of having children at this stage.
After all, the ninja world was still too dangerous.
Moreover, Kushina, as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, would be at her most vulnerable during childbirth.
Although Kushina and the Nine-Tails had now reconciled, just to be safe,
Kenji decided to wait until he had eaten the fruit of the God Tree and become the Kami-sama of the new era before considering the matter of descendants.
.....
While eating her favorite three-colored dango, Mikoto deeply understood the meaning of the idiom "tasting wax."
What could be more awkward than stealing your best friend's boyfriend?
Oh yes, it's when your best friend is feeding you with a gentle smile.
"Mikoto, are you feeling unwell? You seem a little strange."
Kushina asked with a smile, while taking the fork away from Mikoto's mouth.
Looking at the somewhat concerned expression on Kushina's face, Mikoto couldn't help but lower her head, and at the same time, her guilt towards Kushina grew even stronger.
Meanwhile, Kenji, who had witnessed everything, took a big gulp of the milk tea in front of him.
Why hadn't he noticed before that Kushina actually had such a devious side?
She clearly knew the whole story, but now she was pretending that nothing had happened to tease Mikoto.
However, Kenji didn't intend to help Mikoto out of the situation. After all, he was now in a situation where he could barely save himself.
In the end, Mikoto couldn't withstand the torment of her conscience and stood up, bowing to Kushina in apology:
"I'm sorry, Kushina, Kenji and I did something that was unfair to you. It's all my fault, I was the one who actively seduced Kenji. You can hit me or scold me, anything is fine."
Seeing Mikoto suddenly confess, the expression on Kenji's face froze.
Mikoto-san, you're really so gentle. Even at this time, you're still taking all the responsibility on yourself, you're such a good person.
Kushina glared fiercely at Kenji, the culprit, then quickly stepped forward and hugged Mikoto, who was trembling slightly with guilt, comforting her:
"It's okay, Mikoto, I know everything. It's all Kenji's fault, I won't blame you."
Mikoto raised her head, looking at Kushina in disbelief, asking:
"You don't blame me?"
Kushina responded with a gentle smile:
"You're my best, best friend, how could I possibly blame you?"
At this time, Kushina, in Mikoto's eyes, seemed to be radiating a layer of holy light.
So, Mikoto hugged Kushina back, unable to hold back her tears.
"Kushina, you're so good. I want to be your best friend forever, and I'll never betray you no matter what happens..."
Unlike the carefree Kenji, after returning home that day, the morally upright Mikoto was constantly tormented by her conscience.
Originally, she had already prepared herself for Kushina to turn against her, and then for her to go through all sorts of hardships to obtain Kushina's forgiveness, and for the two of them to reconcile.
She really hadn't expected that Kushina would forgive her so lightly.
Therefore, the emotions that had been accumulating for many days suddenly erupted.
Kushina gently patted Mikoto's back, while softly comforting her:
"It's okay, this is for the best. After becoming family, we can be together forever..."
After a long time, Mikoto, with slightly red eyes, raised her head from Kushina's embrace, a very moved expression on her face.
Afterwards, to celebrate this event, Kenji took the two girls to a barbecue restaurant for a big meal.
After this incident, the relationship between Kushina and Mikoto not only wasn't affected, but actually got better and better, which was truly gratifying.
.....
"It's so late, let's call it a day. Thank you for your hospitality, Kushina."
Mikoto looked at the moon hanging high in the sky outside, saying to Kenji and Kushina in front of her.
The trio had come to the lawn outside after dinner, spread out a picnic blanket, and were lying side by side, enjoying the brilliant starry sky.
As for Konan, she had gone to bed after finishing dinner and taking a bath.
Unlike the three idle adults outside the house...
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