"Sister Tsunade... I've missed you so much~!"
Kushina wept tears of joy.
Tsunade was caught off guard.
However, upon second thought, it felt normal.
Given Kushina's personality, even if she were bullied, unless absolutely necessary, she wouldn't come to Tsunade to complain.
But... Kushina's death, and Minato Namikaze's death.
Tsunade couldn't just let it go.
Of course, now wasn't the time to discuss this.
After all, this matter couldn't be explained in just a few sentences.
There must be some dirty shadows behind it.
It was precisely because of this that Tsunade, disheartened, chose to leave Konoha, which was founded by 'Great Grandfather'.
Shizune stood to the side, her eyes slightly red.
Watching the resurrected Kushina nestle in Tsunade's embrace.
Her emotions were also affected.
She secretly wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes.
"Sister Tsunade, where have you been all these years?"
"After Grandmother Mito passed away... Sister Tsunade, you also left Konoha."
"If only you had been there when I gave birth to Naruto..."
Kushina sobbed uncontrollably.
Tsunade's hand, gently stroking Kushina's back, stiffened.
A flash of self-blame crossed her face.
"Sorry, Kushina, I never expected such a thing to happen."
Since they had already brought it up.
Tsunade took the opportunity to continue.
"What exactly happened back then?"
"Kushina."
Tsunade helped wipe away Kushina's tears.
Feeling somewhat heartbroken.
After all, the Kushina in her memory had never shown such vulnerability in front of her.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be called the blood red chili pepper...
This scene.
Made Tsunade, who was almost at Konoha, stop in her tracks.
Shizune, holding Tonton, seemed to want to say something but hesitated.
After a long while.
Tsunade let out a sigh.
Shizune really wanted to comfort Tsunade.
But when the words reached her lips, she didn't know what to say.
Mei Terumī: "Actually, it's not Tsunade's fault."
Mei Terumī: "Moreover... after developing hemophobia, if she had stayed in the village, Tsunade might have inexplicably died."
Mabui: "The Mizukage's analysis is very reasonable."
Mabui: "Given the nature of the Konoha High Council... the conspiracy speculated by Black-framed Naruto-kun is highly likely to be true."
Kurotsuchi: "Hemophobia... I've read related pathological descriptions."
Kurotsuchi: "If Big Sister Tsunade had stayed in Konoha, not only would she have been in danger, but even if something major happened, Big Sister Tsunade wouldn't have been able to help, and might even..."
Senju Tobirama: "Hmph!"
Senju Tobirama: "Hiruzen, Danzo... and you two Advisors, I will definitely make you pay!"
In the Pure Land World.
Senju Tobirama clenched his fist.
But looking at the scene on the black-framed large screen where Kushina and Tsunade embraced.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Perhaps... it's better that Black-framed Naruto-kun took her away.
This way... he wouldn't have to worry about his poor granddaughter.
Suddenly.
Senju Tobirama: "Big brother, you were wrong back then!"
Senju Hashirama: "..."
Senju Hashirama: "Yes, I admit I was wrong."
Senju Hashirama: "Standing at attention to take the beating!"
Uchiha Madara was in a great mood.
Uchiha Madara: "Hashirama, I still prefer you when you're smiling."
Uzumaki Mito: "???"
The black-framed large screen continued:
"Kushina wiped away her tears."
"She revealed a smile."
"Minato said it was a guy wearing a spiral mask, with only one eye visible... someone capable of entering at that time, besides knowing the Barrier's location and avoiding all Anbu..."
"Uchiha Madara."
"Uchiha... Madara?!"
"Tsunade's pupils sharply contracted."
"That name... was one of the only two kings of the previous era."
"Thinking about it this way, it seemed to make sense."
"Why... during the Nine-Tails Attack, Kushina died, and the young Fourth Hokage also died."
"Let's not talk about this for now." Kushina forced a smile."
"This topic, she didn't want to think about for the time being."
"Because, this was what her beloved son had instructed her."
"Shizune, you've grown up... hmm... no.""
"Kushina gently pinched her chin with her fingers."
"Looking at Shizune, who seemed even more mature than herself, she suddenly realized."
"She had been dead for many years."
"Seeing Tsunade still looking so young and beautiful, she forgot that she had been dead for years... subconsciously thinking that Shizune was still the same as back then."
"Shizune took a deep breath, wanting to say something."
"But in the end, she could only helplessly force a smile."
"Lady Kushina really is... still the same."
"Yes."
"Lady Kushina is still young and beautiful, with smooth, tender skin."
"Lady Tsunade is the same... only I am already approaching thirty."
"Lady Kushina." Shizune composed herself and sweetly called out to Kushina, just like in the old days."
"Then, out of habit, she picked up the little pig in her arms."
"This is Tonton.""
"Hearing this."
"Tonton cooperatively called out: "Tonton~ Tonton~""
"Its big eyes were full of liveliness."
"Just a reminder, Tonton is not emergency food~" Shizune lightly tapped Tonton's little forehead and laughed."
"Kushina blinked, bent down, and looked at this little pig."
"You look delicious~""
"Tonton: "...""
"Tonton~!" Tonton became anxious."
"Tap—"
"Tsunade helplessly grabbed Kushina's shoulder."
"Indeed, Kushina was still that Kushina."
"Nothing had changed, the only things that changed were her own age... and that Kushina had already died once."
"Wait... not necessarily!"
"Kushina, have you really died once?" Tsunade asked."
"Shizune also immediately pricked up her ears."
"Mhm~!""
"Right now... it's like a resurrection, but not exactly a resurrection...""
"Shizune, Tsunade: "...""
"What does that mean?"
"Anyway, I am definitely standing here right now.""
"Kushina didn't explain further."
"I understand.""
"Then... who resurrected you, and what about Minato?" Tsunade suppressed the turmoil in her heart and asked again."
"Of course, it's my precious son~" Kushina replied without hesitation, her face full of pride."
"Facing Tsunade, Kushina didn't think about hiding it."
"She could also roughly guess what Tsunade was thinking at this moment."
"She gave a sly smile."
"As for how to resurrect... hmm... it can indeed be called a resurrection.""
"Sister Tsunade, better not ask me, I don't really understand.""
"If Sister Tsunade really wants to know... you can ask Naruto when he returns.""
"Minato hasn't returned yet, he's been training with those kids recently.""
"Tsunade and Shizune held their breath."
"Sure enough, Eternal Belt Sister had also been resurrected."
"Ah, let's go inside first.""
"Naruto will probably be back soon.""
"As she spoke, Kushina pulled Tsunade and Shizune into the house without further ado."
"Then added."
"By the way, I said Naruto usually wouldn't tell me to come back first... he probably sensed that Sister Tsunade had returned.""