Since the written exam had already begun.
Gojo Yoru and Uzumaki Kushina stayed on the rooftop until the first exam ended before heading down.
The two Shadow Clones Gojo Yoru had used for disguise had already secretly gone to an empty spot and dispelled themselves after the exam ended.
Watching Gojo Yoru and Uzumaki Kushina enter from the back of the classroom—this time the real bodies—
the last shred of hope in Namikaze Minato's heart finally died out completely.
Just as he had sensed before, he no longer had any chance of winning Uzumaki Kushina's favor.
Because the way she looked at Gojo Yoru had undergone a massive change.
In the past, Uzumaki Kushina had often either stolen glances or openly stared at Gojo Yoru.
But now, those navy-blue eyes of the girl held a new light that hadn't been there before.
Namikaze Minato was no stranger to that kind of gaze—eyes shining with light. He had seen it on many of his pursuers.
He had even had that same light in his eyes the first time he saw Uzumaki Kushina.
That was a look reserved only for someone you liked, or someone who filled your entire vision with affection.
Maybe... they had already made their relationship official.
A bitter smile tugged at the corner of Namikaze Minato's mouth, and for the umpteenth time, regret welled up in his heart.
It was still that same question: if...
If back then, at that moment last year, he had been the first to stand up and extend goodwill to Uzumaki Kushina, would the person sitting next to her now be him?
Little did he know, even if he had done that, it wouldn't have worked like it did for Gojo Yoru.
In this 2D world, whether it was Canon or Doujin, hesitant and shy protagonists always ended up as Cuckolds in the face of proactive, thick-skinned NTR Warriors.
Gojo Yoru had no idea what Namikaze Minato was thinking, and even if he did, he wouldn't smirk about it like before.
Because he no longer considered Namikaze Minato a rival—neither in strength nor in matters of the heart.
The written exams for first through fifth grade weren't over yet, but the graduation assessment for sixth grade had already finished first.
He wondered if the graduation assessment of this era would be as simple as in the Original Work.
In the afternoon, the practical exam also ended smoothly.
This time, Gojo Yoru wasn't matched against Namikaze Minato or Uzumaki Kushina. He finished the final pseudo-no-rules assessment by instantly defeating his opponent.
Walking out of school together, Gojo Yoru suddenly said to Uzumaki Kushina, "Tomato-Nai, don't go home yet. Come to my place for a bit."
"Sure."
Uzumaki Kushina nodded, assuming Gojo Yoru was going to guide her in practicing Nature Transformation again.
As for the Rasengan, she had already learned it two months ago, at the end of January.
The three stages of Rasengan training had awakened Uzumaki Kushina's bloodline talent, and her Chakra control changed almost daily.
Coupled with her massive Chakra reserves, she not only had multiple chances to try but could also create Shadow Clones to assist in training.
In contrast, back when Gojo Yoru was learning, he could only try to condense the Rasengan a few times a day. If he failed, he had to rest and recover Chakra, let alone create Shadow Clones to help himself.
The two had no comparison in training speed—it was a clear case of talent overwhelming.
"Yoru, which Nature Transformation are we practicing today?"
Once they arrived at Gojo Yoru's house, Uzumaki Kushina asked impatiently.
As long as she was with Gojo Yoru, even training was fun.
"We're not practicing Nature Transformation today. I'm taking you somewhere."
Gojo Yoru took the initiative to hold Uzumaki Kushina's small hand and led her to the storage room on the first floor.
Under Uzumaki Kushina's blushing gaze, Gojo Yoru lifted the tatami mat, revealing the dark entrance to the basement.
"This is..."
Uzumaki Kushina, who had been very shy and even let her mind wander, parted her red lips slightly.
"I'll go down first. Wait until you see light before coming down."
After saying that, Gojo Yoru descended.
Soon, candlelight flickered in the dark entrance below.
Uzumaki Kushina immediately went down.
When she saw the basement clearly, taking in the shelves piled with scrolls, books, and locked chests, she instantly understood.
But Uzumaki Kushina still asked knowingly, "Yoru, is this your family's treasure vault?"
"Yeah, these are all the Gojo Family's inheritances."
Gojo Yoru walked over to a shelf, patted the scrolls on it, and smiled at Uzumaki Kushina. "I don't know if you can learn the Senju Clan's Secret Techniques and ninjutsu while staying at the First Hokage's place, but when you were practicing Nature Transformation, I noticed you haven't learned the Five Element Ninjutsu yet."
"Relying only on the Rasengan won't be enough to deal with those disaster-level Monsters."
Gojo Yoru picked up a scroll, waved it at Uzumaki Kushina, who was once again staring blankly at him, and continued, "So, next I'm going to expand your arsenal."
Uzumaki Kushina's eyes grew moist again. The tears she shed today nearly matched the day she witnessed the fall of the Land of Whirlpools.
But unlike the grief and despair of that day, Kushina's tears now were filled with joy and gratitude.
Because she realized that Gojo Yoru's feelings for her were just as intense.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have thought to help her improve her strength the moment he learned about the Jinchuriki.
To enrich her arsenal, he even brought her to his family's Inheritance Ground.
This care and shared effort made Kushina feel that becoming the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki might not be such a bad thing after all.
"Lady Mito was right! As long as I find something to hold in my heart, even becoming a vessel for a Tailed Beast, I can still find happiness."
Kushina said this to herself inwardly, then smiled brightly at Gojo Yoru. "Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony with you."
"Heh... don't get too excited. Get ready for hellish training this break."
Gojo Yoru had no idea how great a reward moving a girl's heart could bring.
Nor did he know what consequences would come from giving away his family's foundation without reservation.
But the next day, Gojo Yoru saw it for himself.
"What... is this?"
Pointing at the oversized scroll as tall as Uzumaki Kushina herself, Gojo Yoru was rarely left dumbfounded.
"This is the Scroll of Sealing from our Hidden Whirlpool Village."
Uzumaki Kushina put her hands on her hips, speaking as if it were only natural. "Since you showed me your family's inheritance, I have to reciprocate. You can look through this scroll freely. This break, you teach me ninjutsu, and I'll teach you Fuinjutsu!"
Staring blankly at Uzumaki Kushina, Gojo Yoru felt exactly as Kushina had the day before—the girl before him seemed to radiate dazzling golden light.
It was the glow of a gold digger, the brilliance of a Rich Lady!
If not for his remaining sanity and the fear of leaving behind a lifelong embarrassing memory, Gojo Yoru would have lunged forward to hug Uzumaki Kushina's legs.
He had only wanted the Yin Seal, never expecting to learn all of the Uzumaki Clan's Fuinjutsu from Kushina like Namikaze Minato did in the Original Work.
But unexpectedly, this impulsive Rich Lady had actually brought the entire Scroll of Sealing of the Uzumaki Clan.
Uzumaki Mito and the Anbu representing Sarutobi Hiruzen's will hadn't stopped her either—how unbelievable was that?
At that moment, Gojo Yoru couldn't help but feel a quiet pride in his own charm.
According to the intelligence revealed in the Minato Transmission, Kushina had taught him Fuinjutsu one technique at a time before their marriage.
But now, Kushina had brought the entire scroll before Gojo Yoru.
This treatment, surpassing the Original Work, gave Gojo Yoru a sense of accomplishment.
Indeed, an NTR Warrior who knows the plot and understands the characters' personalities is an unbeatable existence!
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