"I don't want you interfering in what's between Mina and me. She was my childhood companion, and she's also one of my few remaining clansmen!"
Kushina lowered her head and sulked. Mina must have sensed Minato's intentions just now, which was why she had left early, feeling uncomfortable.
Although she didn't know why Mina didn't want to join Konoha Hospital, Kushina felt Minato's actions were wrong.
"Kushina, I won't get involved anymore. Your clansman doesn't have that intention anyway. Besides, this was a mission Third Lord gave me."
Minato Namikaze apologized, but then remembered Third Lord's words and felt he should explain the matter to Kushina.
"Kushina, your clansman has extraordinary talent in Medical Ninjutsu. Her future achievements may reach Tsunade's level."
"And you know Tsunade's current condition. The clashes along the border have been growing more frequent lately. If war breaks out..."
Those words left Kushina silent as well. As one of the few people closest to Tsunade, she naturally knew her situation.
She refused missions and surgery, and now even the sight of blood left her weaker than an ordinary person.
Two of her loved ones had died in the war, leaving her unable to continue as a ninja.
That was why Kushina hated war. It had taken away her homeland and caused the people around her to suffer injuries again and again.
"But Mina doesn't want to, and she suffered many terrible things after the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed. If she doesn't want to, forcing her won't help!"
Minato Namikaze said, "So, Kushina, could you persuade your clansman? There's nothing bad about joining Konoha Hospital. Konoha will devote all its resources to cultivating her."
"I'll see what I can do."
Kushina was conflicted. She knew how much a top-tier medical ninja could contribute on the battlefield;