Kushina and Minato Namikaze returned to the village with two Kumogakure Ninja in tow, immediately drawing the gate guards' attention.
Before long, Anbu Ninja appeared and took the two Kumogakure Ninja away.
"Kushina, Lord Third Hokage wishes to see you. Please come with me." Yataka came to Kushina's side, then looked at Minato Namikaze beside her. "Minato-kun, I hope you can keep this matter confidential and not spread it around."
"Yes." Minato Namikaze was somewhat puzzled, but he still nodded in agreement.
Not long after, Kushina followed Yataka to the Hokage Office.
"Kushina, are you all right?!" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with deep concern.
This time, it had been a close call without any real danger.
However, he had not expected Kushina's strength to far exceed his expectations. And the red Chakra that had surged from her body at the critical moment was undoubtedly Kurama's power.
"Thank you for your concern, Lord Third Hokage. I'm fine." Kushina's tone was somewhat stiff.
"I'm sorry for frightening you. I never expected Kumogakure to be so bold! This was my failure. I should have assigned more people to protect you. I shouldn't have let you live on the outskirts of the village."
Sarutobi Hiruzen wore an apologetic expression. After all, being kidnapped inside Konoha would naturally leave anyone resentful.
"There's no need. I think Lord Third Hokage should withdraw the Anbu protecting me. I don't need protection. I was careless in this incident; it isn't anyone else's fault!"
Kushina's expression was cold. If an ordinary person received such an apology from the Third Hokage, they would surely be deeply moved. But when she thought of the Anbu Ninja having set up defenses at the border beforehand, she felt deeply uncomfortable.
She wanted to work hard to integrate into Konoha, yet to Konoha, she was