In the afternoon of the next day, Chiyo brought Mikoto to Uchiha Training Ground again.
Cultivation is always accompanied by hardship and perseverance.
Mikoto has good talent and can practice ninjutsu very quickly. Great Fire Dragon Technique just practiced it yesterday and is training it today.
You should be able to master it skillfully.
In the cruel Ninja World, the importance of one's own strength is self-evident.
The breeze blew by, bringing a bit of coolness. Chiyo looked up at the sky and breathed a long sigh of relief.
"Chiyo-niichan Wait a moment, I'll change my clothes!"
Chiyo didn't even look back and waved his hand towards Mikoto.
"Go!~"
About five minutes later.
She took off Guard Unit's coat, wore the ninja training clothes underneath, and stood pretty in front of Chiyo.
Her black hair was blowing gently in the wind, with a gentle smile on her face.
"Chiyo-niichan, let's get started!"
Chiyo was about to nod.
A glance.
He looked deep into the forest.
"Just wait!"
Mikoto followed Chiyo's gaze and couldn't help but be stunned.
"Is it Kushina here?"
Mikoto murmured in a low voice.
"Da da!~"
Sure enough, a red-haired girl poked her head out from behind the tree.
His eyes looked into the distance.
I happened to see Chiyo and Mikoto staring at me.
Kushina looked stiff, and his fair and flawless face was visibly red.
"Kushina!"
Mikoto shouted intimately.
Then he trotted up to Kushina and led him to Chiyo.
"Didn't I tell you that next time you want to come to Training Ground, just come over directly, no need to hide."
Kushina was caught in action by Chiyo and Mikoto.
I felt my face was very hot, and I was speechless for a while.
"Okay, let's start according to yesterday's training plan!"
"Yes! Chiyo-niichan!"
"..."
However, Kushina seemed a little absent-minded.
She lowered her head, her red hair fell on her shoulders, and her steps were slow, as if she was preoccupied.
Is this the little girl worried?
Chiyo is a little confused.
"Kushina, didn't you get a good rest last night?"
Mikoto on the side also noticed something strange about Kushina and asked in a low voice.
Kushina raised his head, his eyes flickered for a moment, and then he looked away.
"No, it's nothing, I'm just a little tired."
Mikoto held her hand with concern.
"Do you want to take a rest first? Training can start later."
"No need!"
Kushina suddenly raised his voice, then realized his gaffe and softened his tone.
"I... I'm fine, let's start training."
Chiyo looked at her thoughtfully and didn't ask any questions.
"Okay, let's review yesterday's Fire Style and Taijutsu today, and then learn new content."
After the training started, Mikoto was as serious as ever, striving for perfection in every move.
She has made rapid progress, and Fire Style is much more powerful than yesterday.
Chiyo stood beside her, giving advice from time to time.
"Well done, Mikoto, the chakra control would be even more perfect if it were more precise."
Mikoto's cheeks were slightly red, and his eyes were shining with joy.
"Well, I will continue to work hard!"
However, Kushina on the other side made frequent mistakes.
Her movements were stiff, and Chakra Control's was not stable either.
Chiyo frowned and asked her to stop.
"Come with me!"
Kushina was startled and looked back at Mikoto.
Mikoto smiled and gave Kushina an encouraging look.
Follow Chiyo to the corner of Training Ground.
"What happened?"
"That..."
Kushina had a touch of sadness on his face.
"Today Lord Hokage told Lady Mito that traces of my tribe were found in the sea to the east of Land of Fire!~"
Traces of clan members?
Uzumaki Clan?
Chiyo looked at the worry on Kushina's face and couldn't help but comfort him.
"Don't worry, if they are still alive, they will be brought back by Konoha people!~"
Kushina said in a muffled voice.
It looked like she was still not very interested.
Chiyo's eyes fell on Mikoto.
"Kushina, this Shinobi World is very big and cruel. Only when you are strong can you have the ability to protect others."
"Kushina, you don't want your people to continue to live in poverty when they come to Konoha, right?"
Kushina bit his lip.
She had unfortunately witnessed the demise of her country, and was very aware of the pain of losing her country and family. Now that she heard the news about her clan members, it was difficult to calm down for a while.
"I will try my best!"
Her eyes glanced at Mikoto unconsciously, and then quickly looked away.
"Don't just talk, take action!
If you train with Mikoto, then you can have a good competition with Mikoto!"
"Ah? Compare with sister Mikoto!"
Kushina The mouth opened wide unconsciously.
"I know that you and Mikoto have a very good relationship. It is precisely because of this that we should compete with each other!"
"Only through competition can you better realize your potential!"
"Mikoto comes from the Uchiha Clan, because Kekkei Genkai from Sharingan has natural advantages in the practice of ninjutsu and Genjutsu.
And you, born from the Uzumaki Clan, have strong and special chakra that others do not have, strong vitality and are good at Sealing Jutsu."
He patted Kushina on the shoulder with a gentle tone.
"Be focused when training. If you're tired, take a break."
Kushina lowered his head, his voice almost inaudible.
"Got it..."
Taking Kushina back to Training Ground, Kushina looked much more focused.
The afternoon training ended in a subtle atmosphere.
Mikoto wiped the sweat from his forehead and put on his coat.
Smiling and said to Kushina.
"Kushina, it's still early, let's go to the market to buy vegetables!"
Kushina was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
"Okay... okay."
Chiyo came over and asked.
"Do you need me to go with you?"
Mikoto's eyes lit up.
"Of course! If Chiyo-niichan comes together, we can buy more ingredients."
Kushina opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he nodded silently.
The three of them left Training Ground and walked towards the village market.
On the way, Mikoto was happily discussing the ingredients to buy, while Kushina followed silently, his eyes falling on Chiyo from time to time, and then quickly looking away.
The market was bustling with people and the stalls had a dazzling array of products.
Mikoto led the two of them through the place with ease, selecting fresh vegetables and bargaining with the stall owners skillfully.
Kushina stood aside, dumbfounded.
She pulled Mikoto's sleeve and asked in a low voice.
"Sister Mikoto, why are you so good at bargaining?"
Mikoto blinked and smiled.
"I learned this from the aunties at the vegetable market. They say that you need to be prudent when running a household, so that you can live a good life."
Kushina had a flash of envy in his eyes and murmured in a low voice.
"Sister Mikoto is so amazing..."
Chiyo stood behind the two of them, looking at Mikoto's busy figure, with the corners of his mouth raised slightly.
Her gentleness and competence always make people feel at ease.
After buying vegetables, the three of them went to the fish stall, only to find that today's fish had been sold out.
Mikoto said with some regret.
"What a pity. I also wanted to make a fish soup."
At this moment, a familiar voice came from behind.
"Chiyo?"
Chiyo turned around and saw Hatake Sakumo walking towards them.
He was dressed in casual clothes and carrying several packages of raw and cold ingredients in his hands.
"Sakumo Captain."
Chiyo smiled and said hello.
Hatake Sakumo nodded, glanced at Mikoto and Kushina, and said gently.
"Hello."
Mikoto and Kushina saluted quickly.
"Sakumo Captain, I happen to need some advice. Can you please take a step to talk?"