"Yes, Aunt Kushina. I'll do as you say!"
Gentle, kind, yet with a mind of her own and a strong will.
Kushina had to admit it.
She was more and more pleased with her future daughter-in-law.
Back when she was pregnant with Naruto, Kushina had imagined countless times what it would be like when her child got married. She had also pictured all kinds of people her son or daughter might one day marry. Naruto's path as he grew up hadn't been what she and Minato had first expected, but from that conversation, at least from a mother's point of view, her son hadn't gone astray. Others might say she was biased because she loved him, but Naruto had someone he loved, and was loved in return. Countless people trusted him, and he could bear the expectations of so many. That alone made him the person she was proudest of.
His personality, looks, strength, and everything else.
In Kushina's eyes,
Naruto was every bit as wonderful as his father—and had even surpassed him!
Under those circumstances,
Kushina naturally hoped her son would have a true partner by his side, someone who understood him and would walk with him through the years ahead. As things stood, Hinata pleased her in every way. She was a clever and adorable young girl.
Naruto really is just like Minato in every way!
Looking at Hinata,
Kushina thought with a beaming smile. Without realizing it, she had also managed to praise herself a little.
"Well, Hiashi, I'll take Hinata out of the village now. I've learned a little more about the overall situation from Lady Tsunade. The rest of this may take another three or four days, so please make some preparations in advance."
Kushina turned to Hiashi, seated on her left, and said this.