The bag of food slipped from Uchiha Chonhua's hand and hit the ground. He felt a weight press against him, and the force made him stumble back a few steps.
He stroked Kushina's flame-red hair and chuckled softly. "Kushina, I'm back."
"Welcome back!"
Kushina Uzumaki lifted her head, smiling happily.
They embraced tightly, feeling each other's warmth.
Kushina Uzumaki took a deep breath, immersed in Chonhua's warm embrace.
It really had been... so long.
Not much time had passed, but the girl's longing had only grown deeper.
Kushina Uzumaki knew what it meant to feel as if each day lasted a year... It was hard to bear.
"...How long will you be staying in Konoha this time?"
The girl in his arms asked in a muffled voice.
Uchiha Chonhua patted her head. "Lord Hokage gave me a week off."
"Kushina, I'm all yours for the week."
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Chapter 77: Quiet, Nine-Tails!
Sitting in the shade of a tree, they felt the