Kushina wore a strange expression.
"Since this technique is so useful, why shouldn't I use it carelessly?"
"Because everything each clone experiences before disappearing is transmitted back to the original body. The exhaustion from instant training multiplies, and a huge amount of memories suddenly floods into the brain. Sometimes, it can easily turn someone into an idiot."
"You don't want to become an idiot like Nawaki, do you?" Uchiha Chen asked.
Kushina hurriedly shook her head. She definitely did not want to end up like her brother.
Kushina looked into Uchiha Chen's eyes, then promised, "All right, I'll listen to you. I definitely won't abuse this Ninjutsu."
Uchiha Chen nodded.
Then he patted the dust off himself and stood up.
By now, the sun had begun to sink westward, and dusk had arrived once again. Uchiha Chen narrowed his eyes as he watched the afterglow of the setting sun.
"Mm, let's head back. It's getting late." Uchiha Chen smiled at Kushina.
Kushina puffed out her cheeks, reluctant to leave. She shamelessly looked up at Uchiha Chen, her face full of longing.
So adorable.
Uchiha Chen smiled. "Ah, I haven't eaten anything all day. I'm starving."
"Are you hungry too, Kushina?"
Kushina nodded rapidly like a little puppy. If she had a tail right now, it would probably have been wagging happily.
"Then let's go. I'll treat you to the best ramen in Konoha." Uchiha Chen took Kushina's hand and headed into Konoha Village with her.
The summer sunset dyed the horizon orange-red. Looking into the distance, the three Hokage faces stood side by side beneath the afterglow of the setting sun.
The sun continued to sink. Crowds packed the streets everywhere. Uchiha Chen and Kushina followed along at the back of the stream of people.
Kushina suddenly stopped and lifted