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Chapter 185: Parting, Amegakure
Minato Namikaze froze.
His hand was gripped by Kushina with great force, showing her determination; she wasn't joking. If he really went to rescue the Third Hokage, he might truly lose Kushina and Naruto forever.
Exhale...
Minato exhaled weakly, feeling he had sighed more tonight than in the first half of his life. The chakra gathered in his body slowly subsided, and finally, he said nothing. Expressing his choice with action.
He... still stood on the side of Kushina and Naruto.
As for the Third Hokage...
Knowing what he did to Naruto in the original future, he could no longer view this former Hokage as a respected elder. And the facts were exactly as Kushina said. He, the Fourth Hokage, was truly unworthy of the name.
Everything in the village had to be reported to the Third, asking for his opinion. Some policies he wanted to implement were all rejected by the other party with a sentence: "Young people, immature thinking, don't aim too high." Apart from the Hokage Guard Platoon he recruited personally, he couldn't even mobilize a squad of Anbu.
He thought that after realizing his dream and becoming Hokage, he could display his skills fully and bring new changes to Konoha and the entire ninja world. But he was constrained, acting extremely stifled.
Maybe this is good too...
Minato finally figured it out internally. Wife and child were still alive, the Hokage position was about to be worthy of the name, what else was there to worry about...
Swish, swish, swish!
Just then, six Konans suddenly appeared out of thin air. They were the Paper Clones sent to various villages to capture Tailed Beasts. Through the Flying Thunder God paper Alex left on each clone, they could return to the main body instantly upon activation.
The moment the six returned, they dissipated immediately. Leaving behind a dozen sealing papers. Memories returned to the main body, and a flash of joy appeared in Konan's eyes.
Alex smiled. "Looks like things went very smoothly."
"That's right. The Paper Clones encountered basically no obstacles. Even the Raikage and Tsuchikage couldn't stop them. Not only brought back seven Tailed Beasts but also quite a few ninjutsu scrolls."
"Seven?"
Alex paused, then quickly understood. "Three-Tails is still in the resurrection period; missing one is nothing."
Konan put away the dozen white papers. Sealed inside were seven Tailed Beasts and some remaining Senjutsu chakra. As for the ninjutsu scrolls brought back, they were stored in the Storage White Paper.
Alex removed the soundproof barrier. Minato and the other two nearby hadn't heard the conversation just now.
Konan thought for a moment and looked at Minato. "Fourth Hokage, apart from the dead Three-Tails, all Tailed Beasts in the ninja world have been retrieved by me."
"The peace of the ninja world in the future will be partly built by you."
As for the remaining part, naturally, it was Nagato of this world and another self. This was all she could do. Eliminating or taking away factors that would cause turbulence in this world as much as possible. Time was short; doing it in passing was enough, no time or energy to waste here. The peace and future of this world ultimately relied on the people of this world to create.
"Kushina."
"Hmm?"
Hearing their name called, two Kushinas answered simultaneously, looking at Konan. The parallel world's Kushina reacted immediately, knowing the other party was calling her other self.
Edo Tensei Kushina turned around, sighing, "Leaving..."
"Not much time left. Matters in Konoha are done. However, you can also choose to stay here."
After a brief hesitation, Edo Tensei Kushina shook her head. "No need."
She looked at Minato, then at her other self, speaking slowly, "This is not my world after all."
"You... your fate has changed. Grasp the future well. Little Naruto should grow up in a family full of happiness."
"This is quite good."
Parting always carried sadness. Let alone crossing two worlds; once parted, it would probably be hard to meet again.
Kushina lunged forward fiercely, hugging Edo Tensei Kushina, crying, "Other me, you are so strong, you really are so strong..."
"If I experienced that kind of sad thing, I don't know if I could hold on..."
She was truly sad and sorrowful for her other self.
"Live well. The happy second half of life has just begun." Edo Tensei Kushina had a faint smile on the corner of her mouth. "Live happily carrying my share. At least I know that in another world, there is another happy ending. Other me, Naruto, and Minato are all living happily together."
Edo Tensei Kushina left Kushina's embrace and walked toward Konan not far away.
"Kushina..." Minato stepped forward, walking to her side.
"Minato... Sob sob." Kushina cried on Minato's shoulder.
Exhale...
Edo Tensei Kushina sighed deeply, walked in front of Konan, turning her back to the two behind her. Not looking back again, she said calmly, "Let's go."
A piece of white paper floated to the top of her head, taking her in.
Minato knew it was time to speak at parting; if some words weren't said now, there might never be a chance. He immediately shouted loudly, "Although I don't know who you are, I thank you very much."
He bowed deeply. "Thank you for saving my family and changing our originally tragic fate."
"Please rest assured, I will continue my childhood dream, lead Konoha to guard the peace of the ninja world, and prevent more tragedies from happening."
"Hope you can do it."
Faint words fell, and Konan's figure had disappeared.
"Minato."
"Kushina." Minato wiped her tears gently, speaking softly, "It's all over."
"You... and Naruto, are safe."
"Our family is safe."
"Wait." Kushina suddenly remembered something, looking at the forest, anger appearing on her face. "Haven't confirmed if that old immortal really died. Minato, take me over to look!"
Tone cold: "Only by confirming he's dead can our family live in Konoha with peace of mind." Otherwise, she would always feel conspirators were coveting her family, unable to sleep soundly.
Minato looked at the silent forest, silent for a moment, spitting out one word: "Okay."
Then he took Kushina and teleported over using the Flying Thunder God.
Swish!
In the dim forest, the two emerged from the void.
Minato stared in shock at a large patch of white ice blooms before his eyes. Faintly reflecting white light. Inside were dozens of masked Anbu frozen, and an old and thin figure.
Third Hokage—Hiruzen Sarutobi!
Pierced by kunai, frozen firmly inside.
"Hmm?" Not knowing if it was an illusion, Minato seemed to see the Third's cloudy eyes move.
Not dead yet?
"Third—"
Bang!
Minato was petrified on the spot. Kushina beside him swung her fist without a word, smashing it over. The frozen layer shattered layer by layer instantly. Along with everyone inside, all turned into red ice particles.
She had long been unable to stand the Third's old face. Being frozen now made him look even more detestable—smash them all!
Kushina clapped her hands refreshingly, looking at Minato. "Minato, what were you shouting just now?"
"Uh..." Minato was instantly stuck, smiling wryly and shaking his head. "Nothing, this is good too... this is good too..."
...
On the other side.
Alex took Konan to the edge of Amegakure via the Flying Thunder God.Previously, when the Paper Clones went to other countries to capture Tailed Beasts, they passed by here and left a Flying Thunder God mark incidentally. That was why they could transfer over in an instant.
Konan looked at the familiar village ahead, ripples rising in her heart. Taking a light breath, she said, "Let's go in."
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