Nine-Tails' Dropped Trait: Malice Perception!

Qingyu could understand Tsunade's urgency.

With the Land of Whirlpools destroyed, Konoha failed to offer timely assistance, Tsunade must have felt somewhat regretful about.

Being able to save one of the orphans from the Uzumaki now can somewhat make up for the regrets of the past.

The three walked through several streets and arrived at a small building.

Tsunade and knocked on the door.

"They're here! They're here!"

Footsteps sounded from inside the door, and then the door was pulled open from the inside, revealing Kushina Uzumaki's energetic face.

She first saw Tsunade, and a smile immediately appeared on her face. Just as she was about to greet her, her gaze suddenly fell on Karin Uzumaki, who was behind Tsunade and Qingyu.

That head of long red hair was really eye-catching.

Kushina paused, her eyes widening slightly.

"Tsunade, this is—"

"Let's go inside and talk."

Tsunade patted Kushina on the shoulder, gesturing for her to move Gate of Opening.

Kushina quickly stepped aside to let the three of them into the room, but her eyes never left Karin Uzumaki.

Although her perception wasn't at the top level, as a fellow Uzumaki Clan, she could somewhat sense the familiar Chakra aura emanating from Karin Uzumaki.

The living room was spotless, with a half-finished cup of tea and a plate of rice crackers on the coffee table.

"Kushina, this is Karin Uzumaki, also a member of your clan."

After Qingyu and Kushina closed the door, they began to introduce themselves.

Thinking of this, Qingyu added, "If you think about it carefully, we're all relatives."

As he said this, he quickly went through the blood relations of these people.

Karin Uzumaki is an orphan of the Uzumaki Clan, Kushina is also Uzumaki Clan, and Tsunade's grandmother, Uzumaki Mito, was also from the Uzumaki Clan.

Qingyu herself has the blood of the Senju, and the Senju and Uzumaki are distant relatives who have been linked by marriage for generations.

All things considered, today's gathering truly was a "family reunion."

The blood flowing in everyone's veins can all be connected.

"Relative?"

Kushina blinked, then realized what she meant.

"That's true, the Senju and Uzumaki families are family after all."

As she spoke, she approached Karin Uzumaki, her gaze lingering on Karin's haggard face for a moment before her smile faded slightly.

"Karin —right? You don't look well, are you tired from the journey?"

Karin Uzumaki hadn't said a word since entering the room; she simply stood quietly beside Tsunade, her head bowed.

Hearing Kushina's question, she looked up, as if she wanted to say something, but didn't know where to begin.

Tsunade's expression darkened.

"Qingyu, you tell us."

Qingyu nodded and recounted in detail how they discovered Karin Uzumaki at the Land of Grass's outpost.

This includes the fact that Kusagakure secretly established a base on the border, and the inhumane treatment that Karin Uzumaki suffered.

Kushina's expression changed.

When Qingyu mentioned that Karin Uzumaki had been used as a blood pack by the Kusagakure ninjas, Kushina slammed her hand on the coffee table.

Bang!

The teacup on the coffee table bounced, splashing a few drops of tea onto the surface.

"Those Kusagakure ninjas—they've gone too far!!"

Kushina's voice was filled with barely suppressed anger, and her long red hair began to move without wind due to the intense fluctuations in her emotions.

Karin Uzumaki was startled by her reaction and instinctively shrank closer to Tsunade.

Tsunade quickly reached out and pressed down on Kushina's shoulder.

"Calm down, Kushina. Karin has been saved. Getting angry now will only scare her."

"But----"

Kushina opened her mouth, as if to say something, but suddenly sensed something.

Qingyu also sensed that something was wrong.

A cold, heavy Chakra, carrying a strong sense of malice, was seeping from Kushina's body.

The Nine-Tails 'Chakra slowly seeped from Kushina's skin.

Tsunade's expression instantly turned serious.

Nine-Tails?

Qingyu also subconsciously took half a step back, her hand already touching the hilt of the Sword of the Thunder God at her waist.

No way, Kushina wouldn't go berserk at this moment, would she?

Isn't there Sealing Technique barrier from the Uzumaki Clan here?

The spiritual space within Kushina's body.

It was a huge cage, with a thin layer of water on the ground.

Deep within the cage, a pair of scarlet vertical pupils lit up.

The Nine-Tails lay in the cage, its enormous body almost filling half of the space. Its nine tails swayed slowly behind it, creating gusts of dull wind.

His mouth split open, revealing a mouthful of sharp fangs.

That red-haired girl is angry again.

Moreover, this time the anger was just as intense as when Minato Namikaze was injured.

Last time, he successfully leaked some of his Chakra when Kushina was emotionally unstable. Although it was eventually suppressed, Nine-Tails still saw an opportunity.

As long as there is a flaw, he can gradually erode the seal.

And now, that opportunity has come again.

"Hmph, let me out, and I can lend you my power to crush those ants who dare to offend the Uzumaki Clan."

The Nine-Tails's voice emanated from the depths of the cage, a voice filled with allure.

He knew very well that anger was the most easily manipulated emotion.

When a person is angry, reason is overwhelmed by emotion, and the cracks in the seal widen.

If Kushina accepts its Chakra, it has a way to gradually regain the initiative.

Crimson Chakra surged from the cracks, seeping outwards from the sealed space.

Come, accept my power!

Then for me----

"Adamantine Sealing Chains!"

A sharp shout rang out in the sealed space.

Dozens of golden chains shot out from the sealed space.

The chains coiled around the Nine-Tails with lightning speed, so fast that even the Nine-Tails couldn't react in time.

Click!

Chains bound the Nine-Tails's limbs and tail, tightly binding it in the cage.

Several chains were wrapped around the Nine-Tails' neck, fixing its enormous head firmly in place, preventing it from even turning its head.

The crimson Chakra that had just surged out was forcibly suppressed the moment the golden chains appeared, leaving not a trace.

The Nine-Tails' smile froze on its face.

"Wh-what!"

When did this red-haired girl become so skilled?!

Last time, I could definitely find a loophole!

Kushina appeared in the sealed space, standing barefoot on the water, her long red hair flying behind her.

Two thick golden chains shot out from her palms, connecting the Nine-Tails' chest and forehead.

Kushina's face was full of anger.

You filthy fox!

Kushina tugged hard on the chain, causing the Nine-Tails' entire body to lurch forward, its massive head slamming into the cage bars.

"You heard what Karin just said, right? How those bastards from Kusagakure treated us Uzumaki Clan? You still want to cause trouble while I'm angry?"

Do you think you're very smart?

The Nine-Tails was being strangled by the chains, making it almost impossible for it to breathe.

He didn't know if he had just been unlucky in recent decades.

After being captured by Madara Uchiha and used as a summoning beast, he was suppressed by Hashirama Senju, and then by Uzumaki Mito.

He finally waited until Mito grew old, only to be stuffed into Kushina's body again and continue to be suppressed by her.

So, this Nine-Tails Fox's empire will be passed down through generations, right?

"The Uzumaki Clan —ha, they've already been wiped out, and you still—"

"Shut up!"

Kushina tightened her grip, Chakra in the chains surged.

The Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Technique are inherently very effective against Tailed Beast, and Kushina's unique Chakra made her one of the most powerful members of the Uzumaki Clan throughout history.

Nine-Tails immediately became obedient, letting out a muffled groan as it was being strangled, and swallowed the rest of its sentence.

His vertical pupils were filled with humiliation and resentment, yet he was utterly helpless.

No matter how much Chakra it has, it can't exert any power against this Sealing Technique.

"If you don't behave, I'll punish you!"

An angry expression appeared on Kushina's beautiful face.

"----snort."

The Nine-Tails- Tails let out a cold snort, closed its eyes, and stopped struggling.

Those who understand the times are wise foxes.

There's no need to go head-to-head with a human.

Seeing that Nine-Tails Kushina behaved itself, Kushina withdrew the chains, turned around, and disappeared into the sealed space.

Nine-Tails opened one eye, looking in the direction Kushina had disappeared, and gritted its teeth inwardly.

From then on, besides the Uchiha and Senju, Nine-Tails also came to hate Uzumaki!

The real world.

The Chakra that had just seeped from Kushina's body surface receded at a visible speed, as if it had been fiercely pulled back into her body by something.

In just a few breaths, the oppressive, malicious Chakra in the living room dissipated completely.

Qingyu loosened her grip on the sword hilt slightly.

Tsunade also let out a long breath, her tense shoulders relaxing.

Kushina opened her eyes, scratched the back of her head, and a slightly embarrassed smile appeared on her face.

"Sorry, sorry. That Nine-Tails was a bit naughty just now, but I've already disciplined it. It's alright now."

[Collectible trait detected: Malice Perception]

[C-Rank Trait: Malice Perception]

[Effect: Possesses a keen sensitivity to malice, able to sense the malice within the hearts of all living beings.]

[Synthesis: Learning an advanced Sensory Ninjutsu will upgrade this trait to a higher level.]

Looking at the words that appeared before her, Qingyu immediately understood.

This trait undoubtedly came from the Nine-Tails.

Of the Nine Tailed Beasts, the Nine-Tails is the most sensitive to malice and possesses a recognition ability far exceeding that of ordinary people.

In the original work, after Naruto mastered the "Nine-Tails Chakra Mode," he was able to see through the White Zetsu disguised as the Allied Shinobi Forces at a glance, precisely because he inherited this ability.

Now, this ability has appeared in Qingyu in the form of a special trait.

Malice Perception ----"

Qingyu pondered the value of this trait in her heart.

With this ability, White Zetsu's "transformation techniques" will be completely ineffective against him.

Any creature that harbors malice, no matter how deeply it is hidden, can be sensed.

More importantly, this trait has a broad definition of malice itself, not just direct hostility such as "wanting to kill someone," but also hidden malice such as "wanting to exploit," "wanting to deceive," and "wanting to betray."

This ability will be of great use in the upcoming Third Shinobi World War.

Qingyu closed the trait panel and refocused her attention on what was in front of her.

Tsunade walked to Kushina's side and quickly scanned her with Chakra. Only after confirming that the Nine-Tails Chakra had been completely contained did she truly feel relieved.

"You little rascal, you scared me!"

Tsunade flicked Kushina's forehead.

"Pain!"

Kushina covered her forehead, looking Tsunade with a pitiful expression.

Tsunade ignored her, turned around, pulled Karin Uzumaki in front of her, and pushed her in front of Kushina.

"Alright, you two are both from the Uzumaki Clan, so get along well from now on. Karin was just rescued from Kusagakure, and she's still very weak; she needs time to recover."

Kushina put away her aggrieved expression and carefully examined Karin Uzumaki.

The red-haired woman in front of her was shorter than her, thin, pale, and her wrists, which were exposed outside her sleeves, were so thin that you could see the blue veins.

But that deep red hair was indeed exactly the same as that of the Uzumaki Clan.

Kushina reached out and grasped Karin Uzumaki's hands.

Kushina's eyes felt slightly warm.

"Karin, from today onwards, this is your home. We are all Uzumaki Clan. If you need anything, just tell me. Whether it's food, clothing, or anything else, I'll take care of it for you."

"Those bastards who bullied you, if they dare to show their faces in front of you again, I'll be the first to make them pay."

Her voice was like a fire in winter, warmly burning into people's hearts.

Karin Uzumaki looked at Kushina, who was smiling brightly in front of her, and at her hair, which was the same color as her own. Her throat felt like it was blocked by something.

"Thanks."

Karin Uzumaki felt that everything had gotten better for her since she met Qingyu and the others.

The world has changed from gray to warm colors.

Tears welled up in her eyes and slid down her thin cheeks.

Kushina quickly stepped forward, embraced her, and gently patted her back.

Tsunade stood to the side, watching this scene, a slight smile playing on her lips.

She turned her head to look at Qingyu, only to find that the little brat's expression was somewhat dazed, as if he were thinking about something else.

Tsunade in front of Qingyu.

What are you spacing out for?

"It's nothing, I just found this scene very touching."

Qingyu snapped out of her reverie and casually replied.

Tsunade ignored her and turned to Kushina.

"Kushina, Karin's health still needs regular checkups. Let me tell you some things to keep in mind."

"Alright, Lady Tsunade, please speak."

Kushina listened attentively as she wiped away Karin's tears.

"It's not a big problem. The main issue is that Chakra in the past. You'll recover after a period of rest. But during this time, you should pay attention to replenishing your nutrition, eat more high-protein foods, and take some medicine to nourish your qi and blood."

Tsunade paused suddenly at this point.

"By the way, I'm a little worried about having you cook."

"Ah, Lady Tsunade, what do you mean by that!"

Kushina's eyes widened immediately.

"I'm quite good at cooking; even Minato said it was delicious!"

"That Minato kid would say it's delicious even if you fed him tree bark."

Tsunade mercilessly exposed Kushina's deception, then patted Qingyu on the shoulder.

"Qingyu is a good cook. I'll have him come over and cook a few meals for you later, and teach him how to make soup. He's really good at making fish soup."

Hearing her name called, Qingyu could only nod helplessly.

"Okay, I'll come over later."

Kushina didn't seem to care about Tsunade's teasing and enthusiastically took Karin's hand.

"Karin, what was your favorite food back in the Land of Whirlpools? I'll take you there. There's so much delicious food in Konoha —grilled meat, ramen, dango, sukiyaki—I'll go with you no matter what you want to eat!"

Infected by her enthusiasm, Karin Uzumaki finally showed her first smile of the day.

"I... I like sweets..."

"Sweet? That makes things even easier. There's a dango shop in Konoha that's super delicious. I'll take you there when you feel a bit better."

Kushina became more and more excited as she talked, and she started counting on her fingers to plan her future schedule.