"Hahaha, Minato, I know that, like Zhenyi, you care deeply about the people around you. But this is what happens when people grow old. No matter how formidable someone is, they cannot escape birth, aging, sickness, and death..."
As Uzumaki Mito said this, her gaze grew distant, as though she had thought of someone. But she quickly returned to normal, turned to Namikaze Minato, and said with a smile.
"So, what I wanted to tell you is that I hope you'll take good care of Kushina from now on."
"Don't worry, Mito. If Uzumaki Kushina ever encounters something she can't handle, I definitely won't stand by and ignore it..."
Halfway through speaking, Namikaze Minato continued.
"But Mito, why don't you tell Tsunade, Nawaki, and Zhenyi?"
"Because they will all have families of their own someday. I think it won't be long before I have to arrange Tsunade and Dan Katō's wedding, and as for Nawaki... I don't even know whether I'll live to see him get married.
"As for Zhenyi, I know he has always wanted to travel the world. By then, this family will scatter once more. We'll still be family, of course, but wouldn't Kushina be too lonely that way?
"Of course, Minato, you'll have a family of your own someday too. But I hope the person you build that family with will be Kushina, because I can tell that you care about her very much, don't you?"
Uzumaki Mito's words made Namikaze Minato blush slightly. He stammered as he tried to explain.
"I-I-I actually... like Uzumaki Kushina's strong personality..."
"Hahaha, isn't that the same as liking her? Don't worry, this old lady isn't that old-fashioned. I only hope that after I pass away, Kushina will still have someone she can rely on.
"Over these years, I've come