Chapter 96 - Two Years of Time

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Chapter 96:

Hearing the direct inquiry from the Third Hokage, Akira g.r.o.a.n.e.d and said truthfully: "I like Kushina"

A complex color flashed in the eyes of the third hokage and the pipe in his hand trembled slightly: "Sure enough."

Hiruzen couldn't help but have some headaches. Akira is a member of the Uchiha clan and some members of the council in konoha, headed by Danzo, have a deep misunderstanding and hostility towards the Uchiha clan. But Kushina is the candidate to be the next jinchuriki and is one of the most important combat force in the village.

The Uchiha clan and the Kyuubi jinchuriki are destined to not be able to be together. Otherwise, wouldn't Uchiha clan have the 'Kyuubi jinchuriki'? Moreover, there was a legend about Uchiha clan's sharingan being able to hypnotize and manipulate Kyuubi, so it is impossible to let Akira and Kyuubi jinchuriki together as it is too dangerous.

"The people in the village such as Danzo, Mito, etc. all hope that Kushina will become the jinchuriki for kyuubi as soon as possible, however I have delaying it." Hiruzen said tiredly.

Akira's agitated heart become less tense and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"But at present, the body of the current jinchuriki 'Uzumaki Mito' is getting worse every day, I am afraid that she will not be able to support the kyuubi power for too long. At most two years, a new jinchuriki must be replaced..." The third Hokage explained.

Akira heart went cold, it seems like time is running out.

The third hokage was showing good wishes to Akira and temporarily suppressrd the affairs of Kushina being the jinchuriki, but he clearly told Akira that it would not last long.

Akira g.r.o.a.n.e.d slightly, "third hokage sama, I don't want Kushina to be the kyuubi jinchuriki, I think there should be other jinchuriki candidates in the village, right?"

Kyuubi jinchuriki is a important matter that is directly related to Konoha's safety, Akira doesn't believe that the only candidate is Kushina, otherwise what should they do if Kushina has an accident. This kind of thing, they should have prepared "double insurance".

"There are other alternatives. One of them is also a member of the Uzumaki clan. It is a girl named Uzumaki Emi. But Kushina is still the first choice." Third hokage simply explained: "As Kushina chakra is stronger, it is easier for her to restrain the power of kyuubi."

Akira's eyes lit up, it will be easier to deal with the problem since they have other candidates prepared as reserve.

"In this way, you only need to change the jinchuriki candidates..." Akira secretly thought in his heart, but he also knows that this matter is not so simple. They cannot just change the candidate of the jinchuriki that easily without valid reason, at least Danzo and others are definitely not going to agree easily.

The third hokage looked at Akira with a wry smile: "I didn't expect you to be so close to Kushuna, now Danzo and the others have made up their minds to make Kushina become the jinchuriki of Kyuubi."

Akira nodded. The most troublesome part of the matter was asking Danzo and other Konoha executives to change their mind. Only the third hokage seems to be on his side at the moment.

To put it bluntly, he need strength!

Akira's current strength is still a bit weak. If he can have the strength of a kage and the support of the Uchiha clan, it may change the current status quo, and Danzo will not provoke him because of this kind of thing.

"You can solve this by yourself, but you only have two years." The third hokage said, all he can do is delay the time. After all, he is a hokage. Although he is optimistic about Akira and wants to help win good will from Akira, but he will not play regarding the safety of the village.

"Ok."

Akira nodded and accepted the third hokage' goodwill.

In any case, the current three hokage treat him pretty well. He still want to maintain the peace of the village and also attach great importance to Akira.

"Very well, then you should go report to Anbu first. I have already talked to White Fang about promoting you to Anbu Squad leader." Third hokage said.

Akira nodded with understanding and got up quickly.

Leaving the Hokage tower, Akira thought for a while, instead of going to Anbu immediately, he found Kushina first.

When Kushina saw Akira, she jumped for joy, holding Akira's arm and smilingly said: "Akira, you have come to visit me?"

"Can't I?" Akira smiled as he retorted and squeezed Kushina's nose.

Kushina pouted, swatted away Akira's hand and hummed: "You should go find Mikoto..." Kushina was a little jealous and quietly pouted.

Akira smiled and hugged Kushina: "I went to see third hokage just now and he told me that you are going to be next jinchuriki for kyuubi."

Kushina's body stiffened slightly in his arms and she looked at Akira and said, "You already know?"

"Yes."

"I, I am a member of the Uzumaki clan. I have a strong chakra by nature, so I was selected to be the jinchuriki if kyuubi... I have seen Mito-sama, but I am a little scared, I... …" Kushina spoke intermittently, but revealed a very obvious meaning. She was afraid of being a jinchuriki..

Kushina is just a teenage girl, of course she is still a little worried and frightened about being a jinchuriki and what the future entails.

"Don't worry, I have a plan. You will not become the the jinchuriki of Kyuubi, I promise." Akira said.

"Really?" Kushina suddenly raised her head, looking at Akira with bright and hopeful eyes.

"Of course, don't worry, just trust me." Akira said confidently: "Give me a while and I will make sure no one in the village dare to make use of you and become the jinchuriki of kyuubi."

Between Akira's words, there was a faint chill, which seemed to mean something.

Third hokage had gave Akira two years, but he obviously didn't intend to spend such a long time.

"En, I believe in you." Kushina didn't think too much, she just felt an unprecedented sense of security and nodded vigorously.

Akira saw that Kushina was so meek and only felt that the red hot habanero still had such a lovable and cute side, so he pinched her cheek with a smile.

Kushina gave Akira a faint glare, with a bit of her red hot habanero persona fierceness back. But immediately, Kushina's complexion quickly softened and she said with a little sorrow: "Akira, it's nice to have you here."

A smile appeared at the corner of Akira's mouth: "Then how should you repay me?"

"I..." Kushina subconsciously frowned, suddenly a blush appeared on her face, as she boldly approached Akira and directly printed her lips on Akira's mouth.

Akira was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Kushina to take the initiative. Regardless, he took Kushina into his arms carefully.

At this moment, a pair of lovers hugged each other tightly and lost track of time in this moment of passionate emotion.