Kushina, Falling

Anxious Waiting

Every day felt like a year to Kushina as she sank into wild thoughts.

"Seven months... That means in another seven months, Minato and I will be..."

Kushina stroked her belly.

She thought to herself.

The best outcome would be imprisonment.

The worst would be being sabotaged in every way, or even death.

And no matter what, the child would be left to live alone in this world.

Growing up without parents...

"No, it can't be like this..."

Tears of sorrow streamed down Kushina's face.

It was already too late for regrets.

All she could do now was make amends—make up for her mistakes completely.

For that.

She would have to pay a price.

Having made up her mind, Kushina decided...

She would personally serve as Senju Jueming's sparring partner.

After all, Sayuri could hardly bear the strain.

With the Uzumaki Clan's bloodline, her powerful vitality, endurance, and recovery ability, she was the most suitable person for the task.

So.

Kushina wiped away her tears, dressed herself up, and headed out.

To keep her husband from becoming suspicious.

Kushina specifically left a Shadow Clone at home.

With everything decided.

Kushina set off.

But when Kushina, having made all her preparations, arrived at Jueming's home.

She was met with a wall.

Because she discovered.

Senju Jueming's house was closed again.

Only after seeing the notice on the door did she learn.

Senju Jueming and Sayuri had gone out to study Mutations again.

"Sigh."

Kushina let out a helpless sigh.

She could only return home for now.

Once home, she dispelled the Shadow Clone.

Kushina stared blankly at the floor.

Before long, Senju Jueming's infuriatingly handsome face surfaced in her mind.

As did that day... when he and Sayuri had fought in a thrilling exchange of martial arts.

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