Shimura Danzō did not believe in natural disasters at all; this was completely a man-made calamity.
He knew what a Tailed Beast Ball could cause.
In the village, the only one who could release a Tailed Beast Ball was the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki.
And there were only three people who could make the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki obey orders.
Tsunade, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and her lover, Namikaze Minato.
Tsunade was at the front lines, and Sarutobi Hiruzen would absolutely never do such a thing.
So, the only person who could do this was—Namikaze Minato.
"Namikaze Minato, very well. This old man will remember this grudge. Just wait and see."
Shimura Danzō had no choice but to grit his teeth and suppress his rage in his stomach.
Because knowing who it was was useless.
It was simple: there was absolutely no evidence to prove that this incident was done by Namikaze Minato.
...
"Hahahaha, that was too satisfying! Simply too exhilarating!"
In the wild, Kushina clutched her stomach and laughed frantically.
Just now, from the ground, she and Minato witnessed the originally flat terrain collapse instantly following the explosion of the underground Tailed Beast Ball.
Large patches of ground caved in.
Then, she and Minato returned.
"Is it really that funny?" Mikoto looked at Kushina, slightly puzzled.
"Mikoto, you don't know. This Shimura Danzō is always looking for trouble with Minato. Now that we've caused him such heavy losses, of course I'm happy."
The "Husband-Protection Demon" was online once again.
Mikoto was stunned upon hearing this. So she was this happy because of Minato?
Kushina's love for Minato was truly pure.
"Alright, I finally delivered the gift I prepared for so many years to Shimura Danzō. The experiment is also complete. Now we just wait for Nana's graduation exam tomorrow."
Minato chuckled and rubbed Kushina's small head, his tone full of affection.
"Oh yeah! Finally graduating! I can also become a ninja and leave the village."
Kushina had wanted to graduate early for a long time, but not only did Minato refuse, even Sarutobi Hiruzen refused.
So she had to obediently wait for normal graduation.
"I'll give you a surprise when you graduate." Minato smiled mysteriously. Kushina didn't know that he would become her team leader.
"What surprise?" Kushina asked impatiently.
"If I tell you, it won't be a surprise, and there won't be any anticipation."
Minato smiled but didn't tell Kushina.
Hearing Minato's words, Kushina pouted in dissatisfaction.
Minato didn't say more and took the two of them back to Konoha in a golden flash.
"Mikoto, go pack your things. Just live here from now on," Minato suggested after returning home.
"Okay."
Mikoto thought for a moment and agreed.
"Then I'll go home and pack my things now. I'll move in later."
Mikoto said, walking towards the Uchiha Clan compound.
The Uchiha Clan residence.
When Mikoto stepped inside, an Uchiha clansman immediately walked over.
"Lady Mikoto, I finally found you. The Clan Head wants you to go over."
Mikoto didn't refuse upon hearing this. Moving wasn't urgent, and it was still early, so she followed him.
After arriving, she realized it was the meeting hall. It was strange; usually, she was never sought out for family matters.
But today, she was summoned to the meeting hall.
When she stepped into the meeting hall, she realized that not only was the Clan Head present.
The Great Elder, Uchiha No, who was rarely seen, along with some other elders and the Clan Head's son, Uchiha Fugaku, were all there.
"I wonder what business the Clan Head has with me?"
Mikoto didn't bother wondering why she was there and asked directly.
"Mikoto, you are a Jōnin now, right? And your Sharingan has opened to three tomoe?"
The Clan Head, Uchiha Hiro, didn't answer Mikoto's question but asked an unrelated one.
"Yes. Is there a problem?"
Mikoto frowned but didn't hide it.
Those present were delighted to hear this. A 17-year-old Jōnin with a Three-Tomoe Sharingan—she was simply a genius of the clan.
Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Hiro were especially pleased.
"It's like this. My son, Uchiha Fugaku, is now also a Jōnin. I have been looking for an outstanding girl to be his future wife."
"The position of Clan Head will basically go to Fugaku in the future, so the Clan Head's wife certainly cannot be chosen carelessly."
"Currently, your talent is the most outstanding within the Uchiha Clan. Therefore, I want you and Fugaku to get engaged first, and then marry in a few years."
Uchiha Hiro told Mikoto his thoughts. Of course, he had already told the elders present.
That was the reason so many elders gathered here today.
The selection of a wife for the future Clan Head was a matter that could not be taken lightly and needed to be scrutinized.
However, this girl named Uchiha Mikoto was indeed impeccable. She was the best candidate for the Clan Head's wife.
As for Uchiha Fugaku, he was also very satisfied with Mikoto. Regardless of strength or appearance, she perfectly fit the image of a wife in his mind.
Uchiha Hiro's words were also very domineering, acting as if Mikoto was already the designated daughter-in-law.
He didn't even ask for Mikoto's opinion, directly stating she should get engaged to Fugaku, simply not taking her feelings into account.
In his mind, becoming the wife of the future Clan Head was a lifetime honor for a woman, a blessing one couldn't cultivate in eight lifetimes.
"Sorry, Clan Head. I have to disappoint your kindness. I have no desire to be the Clan Head's wife."
However, the slap in the face came so quickly.
Just when everyone was full of confidence, Mikoto's words struck their hearts like a bolt from the blue.
"Why? Is there something wrong with me? Why reject me?"
Uchiha Fugaku was dumbfounded. The perfect wife candidate in his heart had rejected his father's proposal.
This made him feel a loss of face. He was the future Clan Head!
"I also want to know why. Can you tell me?"
Uchiha Hiro also suppressed the anger in his heart and looked at Mikoto with a gloomy face.
She had the nerve to reject his proposal in front of so many elders.
He felt the authority of the Clan Head had been challenged.
If she couldn't give a satisfactory answer, he wouldn't mind using the Clan Head's rights.
She shouldn't think that just because she was a Jōnin, she was amazing. She shouldn't think that just because she had Jiraiya's backing, he would be afraid.
Elite Jōnin? It wasn't as if the Uchiha Clan didn't have any.
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