"Grandma Mito, I'm back," Uzumaki Kushina called out as she returned home.
New to Konoha, Kushina was staying with Uzumaki Mito.
Supposedly, two others lived there too, but they were on missions and hadn't returned, leaving only Kushina and Mito at home.
"Welcome back, Kushina. You seem to have had a great day," Mito smiled warmly, noticing Kushina's happy expression.
"Yes, Grandma Mito! I made a really good friend today," Kushina beamed.
For some reason, just thinking about Yin warmed her heart.
She didn't even mind the system's tasks anymore; she was even looking forward to them.
Especially tomorrow's bento-making task—she was eager to do it and curious if her cooking would impress Yin.
But with his "tsundere" personality, even if he liked it, he'd probably say he didn't!
Which meant... she'd have to kiss him?!
Kushina's face flushed at the thought.
No way! That would be her first kiss! She couldn't just give it away like that! If he said it was bad, she'd die of embarrassment!
Kushina stomped her foot, a mix of anxiety and annoyance.
She didn't even notice she wasn't bothered by the task's failure punishment anymore.
It seemed Kushina's feelings went beyond just making a friend.
As an experienced woman, Mito sensed Kushina's crush and simply hoped she'd live well in Konoha.
"Ding-dong."
The doorbell rang.
"Kushina, go open the door. It's probably your sister Tsunade returning," Mito said.
"Okay, coming!"
Kushina opened the door to find Tsunade in casual clothes.
Tsunade had stopped midway to plan how to complete her system task, returning just as Kushina was leaving.
"Are you Uzumaki Kushina? Hi, I'm Tsunade," Tsunade smiled, extending her hand.
"Hi, Tsunade-nee! I'm Uzumaki Kushina," Kushina replied, shaking her hand.
As their hands touched, both systems alerted them simultaneously.
"Ding! Love rival detected! A man as excellent and powerful as Uchiha Yin will naturally attract many admirers. The woman before you is a major competitor."
"As one of his potential partners, you must prove who's the true main wife."
"Speed-run task: Become Yin's girlfriend before the other woman. Success: +2 to all stats. Failure: No penalty."
Both women froze at the system's announcement, reacting differently.
Love rival? What does that mean? Could she actually compete with me for Yin?
And why does it say "become his girlfriend before her"? Does that mean Yin could have more than one girlfriend?
So, after I become the first, there'll be a second, a third?
What's going on, System? Kushina complained.
She then carefully studied Tsunade, especially her ample figure, and felt a sudden crisis comparing herself.
Though she didn't understand why the system saw Tsunade as a rival, Kushina instantly believed it.
Her growing affection for Yin fueled her reaction.
Tsunade, however, was exasperated.
She had no interest in becoming Yin's girlfriend and was only forced by the system. Learning there was no penalty for failure, she breathed a sigh of relief.
A task with no punishment? Perfect.