Chapter 377: The Joy of Family Bonds
"You're not at all reserved for a young girl," Mito remarked, casting a glance at Kushina. She couldn't help but feel that all the years she'd spent nurturing a proper young lady had been in vain.
"Grandma, I will always be your good girl," Kushina cooed, leaning close to Mito.
"Okay, if you keep shaking me like that, I'll fall apart," Mito replied with a light tap on Kushina's forehead, causing her to stagger back slightly.
It had been a long time since Mito last examined Kushina closely. Now, she could see that the girl had grown almost fully mature. Kushina had also mastered all the Fūinjutsu she needed to learn, fulfilling the expectations Mito had set for her.
"You guys sit down; I'll clean up first," Misaki offered, standing to clear the table. Kushina, feeling she should help, quickly got up to assist her.
"Grandma, I'll go with you later," Tsunade said, her tone thoughtful. She had sensed something unusual but couldn't quite pinpoint it. She wanted to accompany Mito to explore her hunch.
"No, I can go by myself," Mito replied with a slight smile, declining Tsunade's offer. She was aware that Tsunade had official duties waiting for her and didn't want to keep her tied up.
"It's fine; I can go later," Tsunade insisted, still determined. She wouldn't feel at ease until she uncovered what was bothering her.
"Grandma's not too old to walk. You go ahead with your work," Mito said firmly. "Just let Ginji go with me."
"Ginji, will you go out with Grandma later?" Mito turned to the boy, refusing Tsunade's offer not because she sensed anything wrong but because she believed Tsunade's responsibilities were more important.
"Okay," Ginji agreed simply, moving from Kawakaze's side to Mito's.