Kushina Uzumaki found Miyuki and sincerely apologized to her.
Hearing Kushina's apology, Miyuki expressed surprise. "Why are you apologizing to me? If this is about being the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki, there's no need at all—it was my own decision."
Kushina replied with guilt in her voice. "Chinya already told me everything. I know now—how he found you in the Land of Grass and brought you to Konoha. I also know about the deal between you and Chinya…"
Miyuki's eyes widened slightly in confusion. "Chinya told you? How could he? From what I know about his personality, he should have kept it from you to avoid making you worry or feel guilty."
Kushina nervously twisted her fingers. "Actually, I figured it out on my own. I noticed that you and Chinya probably knew each other long before. When I asked him, Chinya told me everything."
Miyuki gave a hollow laugh and exhaled slowly. "So you figured it out, Kushina. But even so, there's still no need for you to apologize. This was simply a transaction. Chinya gave me the life I wanted, and I became a Jinchuriki."
Kushina shook her head. "But Chinya told me that when he brought you to Konoha, he never explained that the reason he brought you here was to make you become a Jinchuriki.
He also mentioned the dangers of being a Jinchuriki. Practically all Jinchuriki face discrimination from their entire village because ordinary people see them as monsters, believing that if a Jinchuriki loses emotional control, they may lose control over the Tailed Beast inside them, triggering a dangerous rampage.
Besides that, the Jinchuriki and the Tailed Beast usually hate each other, and there is always the risk of the Tailed Beast trying to consume their consciousness…"
Uzumaki Miyuki interrupted Kushina, saying, "Kushina, do you know what kind of life I had before? I told you I lived a wandering, anxious life, but that barely describes the reality.
After our homeland, Uzushio, was destroyed, some surviving clansmen and I fled to the Land of Waves, the Land of Tea, the Land of Waterfalls… We tried living in many places, but we never dared to stay in one place for long.
Because once they discovered who we were, they'd always capture us—interrogate us for [Sealing Techniques], experiment on our bodies…
And as you know, those of the Uzumaki Clan can awaken a unique ability called [Physical Healing]—by biting our skin, others can quickly restore their chakra and heal wounds.
Once we were discovered, we'd be treated like tools for healing and remain trapped in an eternal hell.
I kept moving, fleeing endlessly, until eventually, I was the only one left. Finally, I came to the Land of Grass and settled down quietly.
But not long after I felt safe, war broke out. I was forced to venture into Grass Village itself, where I might have starved to death otherwise.
If it hadn't been for Chinya finding me, I probably would've perished in Grass Village, because I could already sense someone had started watching me.
When Chinya found me back then, and directly pointed out that I was a member of the Uzumaki Clan… I still can't bear to recall that feeling of fear."
When I found out that Chinya wanted to take me to Konoha, I was very resistant at first because I hated Konoha for remaining indifferent. I was also afraid—afraid they would treat our entire Uzumaki Clan merely as tools.
But when Chinya told me about you—who is also from the Uzumaki Clan and his fiancée—I agreed to go.
After settling into life in Konoha, I grew fond of it. Here, I could live peacefully without constantly living in fear.
Compared to how I used to live, I'd much rather be a jinchuriki now. The Third Hokage has promised me that my status as a jinchuriki will be kept strictly secret—only a select few will know that I've become the Nine-Tails' host.
So Kushina Uzumaki, the worry you have over whether I'll be discriminated against probably won't come true. Also, my progress in mastering the Sealing Technique has been quite fast. Lady Mito said that with our sealing skills and the natural endurance of our Uzumaki lineage, tailed beasts rarely go out of control.
Therefore, Kushina Uzumaki, there's absolutely no need for you to worry about me or feel guilty toward me. I really wasn't lying—it's truly my own choice.
Otherwise, if I hadn't truly accepted this role of my own free will, there was no way I could've been chosen as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki in the first place. You should understand that, Kushina Uzumaki."
Kushina Uzumaki opened her mouth, wanting to speak, but the words stuck on her lips before she could say anything.
Uzumaki Miyuki offered a gentle smile: "Kushina Uzumaki, to be honest... I envy you."
Kushina Uzumaki gave Miyuki an astonished look.
Uzumaki Miyuki continued with a soft smile: "It's because Chinya truly loves you—willing to do absolutely anything for you. Such a relationship, I think, is something everyone envies."
Kushina Uzumaki blushed slightly: "Yes, I've always been grateful that Chinya stayed by my side all along. By the way, Miyuki, are you and Minato Namikaze officially a couple now?"
Uzumaki Miyuki nodded gently: "Yes, we are."
Kushina Uzumaki asked in surprise: "When did this happen? It feels so sudden!"
Uzumaki Miyuki began recounting: "Not long ago, actually. We had crossed paths before—he's a great guy, bright, handsome, gentle. My impression of him was already quite good.
About half a month ago, due to a mission requiring a ninja skilled in sealing techniques, I was assigned to Minato's team. We were attacked by Rock Ninja, and he protected me in the fight. After that, things just naturally progressed between us."
Kushina Uzumaki smiled faintly: "That sounds nice."
Even though Kushina personally looked down on Minato Namikaze, now that Miyuki and Minato were together, she still chose to offer her blessing.
Looking seriously at Kushina Uzumaki, Miyuki said: "Kushina Uzumaki, you genuinely don't need to carry any guilt toward me."
Kushina Uzumaki took Miyuki's hand: "Thank you, Miyuki."
"Okay then, since Chinya finally returned to Konoha, you should go spend time with him."
Standing up, Kushina Uzumaki said: "Then I'll head off. Chinya and I will come visit again tomorrow."
Uzumaki Miyuki nodded: "Alright, I'll wait at home for you tomorrow. Come to think of it, you've never even brought Chinya over to my place before."
"Bye."
Kushina Uzumaki left Uzumaki Miyuki's house.
Uzumaki Miyuki watched Kushina's retreating figure and bit her lip lightly.
Having roamed the Shinobi World for so many years, Uzumaki Miyuki had become highly skilled at reading between the lines.
The first encounter between Minato and Kushina was far too coincidental. Added to that, the fact that Kushina was about to become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki made it nearly certain that Minato had intentionally approached her.
Even so, Miyuki still chose Minato—because she could feel that his feelings for her were genuine.
But deep down, Miyuki knew—Minato wouldn't stay by her side no matter what, like Chinya would.
Because Minato loved Konoha more.
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