Chapter 320: Chapter 320: Kushina's Power Surges Once More

Chapter 320: Chapter 320: Kushina's Power Surges Once More



In the end, everything traces back to the Third Hokage. If it weren't for his tolerance, Danzo would never have had the nerve to act so boldly. Look at the Five Great Ninja Villages-where else would an advisor to the village leader be allowed to pull off these stunts? Only the Third Hokage would have given Danzo that kind of leeway.

After finishing the meal, Tsunade promptly returned to sleep while Takuya cleaned up the mess around the house before stepping out. Danzo's fall from grace wasn't really his

business. If anything, it was something worth celebrating.

"Takuya!"

Upon hearing he was back, Kushina, filled with excitement, immediately ran up to him, grabbing his arm with a bit of a pout. "You all left the village without me! Even Mikoto went to the front lines. Tsunade has been so busy with her work that she barely has time to hang out with me. I'm seriously bored out of my mind here!" She sighed. "I wish I could be out there on the front lines with all of you."

With her friends, family, and the one she held feelings for all stationed on the front lines, Kushina naturally felt lonely in the village. And Tsunade, absorbed with managing the Logistics Department, had barely any time to spend with her.

"That's not something I get to decide," Takuya replied, pulling her into his lap and playfully tapping her nose. "Unless, of course, you want to start throwing out some Tailed Beast Bombs? Maybe that'd finally make the Third Hokage reconsider and let you out of the

village!"

The memory of the Hokage's stunned expression at her last Tailed Beast demonstration made Takuya chuckle.

"Absolutely not!" Kushina huffed, brushing his hand away. "Konoha is my home too now-I don't want to bring harm to the village." She beamed at him, clearly eager to share. "Guess what? I've gotten even stronger!"

Takuya, who had been enjoying the soft scent of her presence, was surprised. Stronger? Given Kushina's capabilities, a sudden power boost was unlikely unless... could it be she'd finally gained the full trust of the Nine-Tails?

Would this conflict with the Hidden Mist ignite the Third Great Ninja War? Takuya wasn't entirely sure. If it did escalate, which village would break first?

The Hidden Sand Village? The Hidden Cloud Village? The Hidden Stone Village?

The Hidden Sand was relatively weak; the Second Ninja War had left them decimated and burdened with massive reparations that stunted their growth. If the Third Kazekage had the resolve, he might wage war again to nullify those debts.

As for the Hidden Stone and Hidden Cloud, they were strong. The Hidden Cloud had suffered a setback from a rampaging Eight-Tails, but the Hidden Stone had remained untouched, watching from the sidelines.

If Onoki couldn't hold back, it would spell trouble for Konoha.

"Let's forget about all that-how about we go shopping?" Kushina said, taking his hand and dragging him along.

With Takuya rarely back in the village, she wasn't about to waste the chance. Takuya didn't have much choice but to go along with Kushina on her shopping spree, even as she practically emptied out the shopping district.

If he hadn't finally claimed hunger and reminded her that Tsunade was waiting back at home, Kushina probably would have continued for hours.

At the barbecue restaurant, Kushina's face was lit with joy, but Takuya looked drained. Spending the day with her had worn him out more than any battle.

"What's up with you? Looking like you're ready to pass out," Tsunade remarked, eyeing him with amusement. She had woken up to a fresh barbecue spread and drinks, her worries seemingly forgotten as she indulged herself. Within moments, she'd already downed two

bottles of sake.

Watching her reach for yet another drink, Takuya's eyebrow twitched slightly. It was only sake, thankfully. Had it been shochu, Tsunade would have probably ended up passed out under the table before the food was even served.

He stifled a yawn and shook his head.