Chapter 8 : Ninja Academy
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After Uzumaki Mito's passing, Kushina felt a deep sorrow inside her heart.
The majestic power of the Nine-Tails had just been sealed within her, and she was still adjusting to its presence. Exhausted both mentally and physically, she quickly drifted off to sleep.
When Kushina woke up the next morning, she found herself alone in the small, dimly lit room.
This was the place the Third Hokage had arranged for her—a secluded corner of Konoha, far from the bustling center.
There were fewer villagers nearby, and transportation was inconvenient. It wasn't a matter of hospitality; the Third Hokage had placed her here as a precaution.
If the Nine-Tails were to go berserk, the damage to the village would be minimized.
Despite this, Kushina remained optimistic. Even though Mito, the woman who had taken care of her, was gone, she knew she had to move forward.
She clenched her fists, determination flaring in her violet eyes.
"I'll become Konoha's first female Hokage," she declared. "So that Mito-sama can see me from the afterlife, huh!"
With her goal set, she felt a surge of motivation. However, her body had other priorities at the moment—she needed to use the bathroom.