Most likely, Namikaze Minato wouldn't even let him finish speaking.
But now, it was different!
Precisely because of Uchiha Jin's selflessness, his lack of any demands on him, and his seemingly considerate demeanor, Minato hesitated.
Immediately after, on the way back, he also began to ponder.
Now that Kushina knew, Minato naturally wanted to learn about the Uzumaki Clan's past through her.
He wanted to try and infer a thing or two!
Kushina fell silent.
Anger flickered in her eyes, but after a moment of contemplation, she sighed.
"I don't know."
"After all, I came to Konoha midway, and when I was with the Uzumaki Clan, I was just a child."
"The clan members wouldn't tell me many things."
"But actually, I've been thinking about this for years."
"You said Whirlpool Country was right next to Konoha, and it was a staunch ally of Konoha. Why wasn't Konoha willing to help Whirlpool Country back then?"
"If they didn't have the ability, that would be one thing, but from what I've learned in Konoha, Konoha actually had that ability."
"Just like now!"
"Even without Konoha's Sannin, and even after Konoha White Fang's death, they are still directly confronting the Four Great Shinobi Villages."
"Why couldn't they do it back then?"
"But what I can tell you is that when I was in Whirlpool Country, I did secretly see my grandfather and others secretly disbanding some Uzumaki Clan members."
"And before they disbanded them, they explicitly told them never to go to the Land of Fire."
"Also... it's just..."
"When I first arrived in Konoha, I was raised in Mito-sama's house, right?"
"I often saw Mito-sama sighing heavily at night back then."
"Especially after Nawaki died on the battlefield and Tsunade-sama frequently drank, Mito-sama initially kept trying to persuade Tsunade, hoping Tsunade-sama could take up the mantle of the Senju Clan."
"From this point of view, at least at that time, the Senju Clan had no intention of disbanding and completely integrating into Konoha."
"However, later!"
—Please give flowers—"After Tsunade-sama drank more and more, and gambled daily, and Mito-sama's persuasion had no effect..."
"After about a few more months, Mito-sama suddenly announced her wish to disband the Senju Clan, and even said it was Tobirama-sama's decision."
"I didn't think anything was wrong before, but now that you say that, I suddenly feel that something is amiss."
The more she spoke, the more somber Kushina's expression became.
Namikaze Minato's face slightly darkened.
He could disbelieve Uchiha Jin's words, but now even his own wife was saying this.
Especially at this moment, he also recalled the unusual events he had experienced before.
He hadn't thought much of them before, but now, with a different perspective, he suddenly felt that something was wrong.
Now... he was confused!
Was Uchiha Jin right?
Then what did all his years of effort, and even his goal of becoming Hokage, amount to?
Thinking of this, he felt somewhat despondent.
Even the goal of becoming Hokage felt a bit meaningless.
After all, to use Jin's words, he didn't need to try; he would naturally become Hokage.
But, at the same time, as Hokage, he would never be able to act.
If he ever wanted to act, Sarutobi Hiruzen would be the first to absolutely not let him!
"Minato, what's wrong with you?" Kushina said helplessly, "I, who had my clan annihilated, am not even angry yet, so why do you look so dejected?"
Minato was full of bitter smiles.
He didn't hesitate.
He immediately told her Jin's prediction, and then said with a bitter expression,
"You know my goal is to be Hokage."
"But now someone tells me that I don't need to try at all; I'll automatically ascend to the position of Hokage."
"But, at the same time, this Hokage of mine will be a puppet, never able to act in my own way."
"If that's truly the case, then why would I be Hokage?"
"It would be better to just give up and just slack off!"
Namikaze Minato sighed softly.
Yes, he truly felt a sense of powerlessness now, even feeling that nothing mattered.
He even, at this moment, vaguely understood why the Nara Clan and Uchiha Jin always seemed so languid.
Knowing too much, yet unable to change anything.
Why not just slack off? Door.
Chapter 141: In Deep Sleep, the Nine-Tails Finds an Opportunity.
However, on the other side, Kushina looked at her dejected husband, her heart filled with heartache.
She knew very well how much effort Minato had put into becoming Hokage.
"Minato, it's okay," Kushina said with a smile, "Always look on the bright side."
"Didn't Jin-kun point out your weaknesses? Then you should try your best to make up for them!"
"If you feel good about someone, then try to win them over, and talk more about your feelings."
"Don't think it's cliché, because you're different from others; you're truly for the good of the village."
"And don't forget, the Uchiha Clan, where Uchiha Jin is from, they are not on good terms with the village's higher-ups."
"You can totally use this point."
"As long as you truly calm down, you'll always find a way."
"And there's your master, that perverted old Jiraiya."
"You are his disciple, and after becoming Hokage, you inherently represent justice. I don't believe he wouldn't help you."
"What's more, that perverted old Jiraiya often calls you the savior, doesn't he?"
"If you want to act, would he dare not help?"
"Does the savior need to act or not?"
"In short, think carefully."
"Actually, your backing is not small, so never underestimate yourself!"
Kushina's face was serious.
To help her husband recover, she temporarily had no mind to deal with the hatred of the Uzumaki Clan.