Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Kushina, Do You Want to Be Free?

Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Kushina, Do You Want to Be Free?



Kushina was curious about what role Takuya would play in the team dynamics. Would he step in and assert control over the two clan ninjas, or help the civilian ninja gain his teammates'

respect and integrate into the squad?

Takuya chuckled softly.

"I don't know," he said, raising a hand in a resigned gesture. "Looking at things now, the best

way to solve the internal issues would be for me to step in. But some things can't be forced together."

"Clan ninjas and civilian ninjas already have so many differences, especially those from prominent families like the Uchiha and Hyuga. Even if I want to help, how would I do it? If I help Aida but neglect Ryoji and Suzune, it'll only deepen the team's divide."

Human emotions are complicated, and Takuya didn't want to risk helping one only to alienate the other two. That would just lead to more misunderstandings. Besides, he didn't have much motivation to improve the situation. With such a complex dynamic between an Uchiha, a Hyuga, and a civilian, one wrong move could easily cause everything to blow up.

"Kushina, I need control of your body."

"Get lost!"

What was supposed to be a peaceful moment with Takuya was rudely interrupted by the Nine- Tails, and Kushina wasn't about to let it ruin things. Not only did it interrupt her time with Takuya, but now it wanted control of her body? Absolutely not.

Her consciousness entered the seal space, and she stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at the massive fox. "Big fox! What are you trying to pull now?"

"I'm warning you! We have an agreement, and if you break it, I won't hesitate to put you in your place!"

"Brat..." The Nine-Tails struggled, trying to rise, but the adamantine chains that bound it restricted its movements. It could only move its head.

Frustrated, the fox let out a roar. "I just want to confirm if Takuya really has the scent of a tailed beast on him!"

That scent-it was back. But how? The chakra had a familiar quality, similar to its own but also different. And strangely, it had an alluring fragrance.

right?"

"Yeah," she nodded, her fists clenched in frustration. "I knew it wasn't up to any good! Don't worry, Takuya, I'd never let it take over."

Takuya suppressed a laugh.

"Kushina, I'm saying you should let the Nine-Tails do it. But under one condition-it has to lend you its chakra."

"What?!" Kushina was stunned. Let the Nine-Tails take control? Make a deal with it?

"But why would I agree to something like that? I don't want anyone, not even a tailed beast, controlling my body!"

Takuya gently touched her cheek, his expression serious. "Kushina, do you want to be free?"

The sudden shift in his tone made Kushina realize this was no time for jokes or stubbornness. She nodded.

Freedom-it was something she dreamed of every day. She was tired of being followed everywhere by the ANBU, even when she was just going to the bathroom. And while she could move freely in Konoha, she was banned from its most secret places. The restrictions placed on her life were suffocating.

"I want that more than anything," she whispered, her voice trembling slightly. "Then trust me," Takuya said softly, brushing his hand against her face. Her cheeks turned red as she gazed at him, eyes glistening with emotion, and nodded.

"Don't cry," Takuya said gently. "If my plan works, not only will you be free, but your entire clan will be too. No one in the village will look down on them anymore, and they'll be treated

with respect."

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