Plan

Kushina Uzumaki visited Chiyu in his hospital room.

Although Chiyu was still unconscious, his mind was clear.

He heard every word Kushina Uzumaki said loud and clear.

Chiyu heard that Kushina Uzumaki had already made up her mind. She would not care about anyone else's opinions and wanted to be friends with him, someone everyone despised.

Chiyu's little heart pounded wildly.

Damn, this was the feeling of falling in love.

Other than the four happy years he had spent with his parents, Kushina Uzumaki was the first person to show him kindness.

Since Kushina Uzumaki had made such a resolve, what reason did Chiyu have to refuse?

Chiyu began considering his future arrangements.

As Chiyu understood it, he could earn Witness Points by witnessing important people and events in the ninja world.

Kushina Uzumaki was an exceptionally important figure in the ninja world.

After all, the future ninja world revolved around Naruto Uzumaki.

In other words, as long as he stayed by Kushina Uzumaki's side in the early stages, he could obtain a large number of Witness Points.

But if Chiyu's guess was right, then Kushina Uzumaki had fallen into a deception constructed by Konoha from the moment she entered it.

Since he was going to be friends with Kushina Uzumaki, Chiyu had to change her fate.

That way, Kushina Uzumaki would not die, but Naruto Uzumaki would likewise never be born, and Chiyu would lose a major avenue for obtaining Witness Points.

Yet Witness Points were the key to whether Chiyu could gain a foothold in the ninja world in the future.

Originally, Chiyu had planned to remain in Konoha for the time being, leave after the Nine-Tails Attack, then obtain Witness Points through Naruto Uzumaki after he became a Genin.

But that was definitely no longer possible.

Chiyu had to change his plans, prepare to leave Konoha early, witness other events, and harvest every Witness Point he possibly could.

There was one more matter Chiyu needed to consider: the Nine-Tails.

If Kushina Uzumaki was willing to become a Jinchuriki, then he would not need to worry about it.

But if Kushina Uzumaki was unwilling to become a Jinchuriki, Chiyu would need to prepare in advance.

He had finally found a friend, and one who had resolved to be hated by everyone for his sake. Chiyu had to prove himself worthy of Kushina Uzumaki's resolve.

Just then, the system's voice suddenly entered Chiyu's mind.

[Host, please note that Witness Points are not obtained solely by having you witness events that occur next.]

Chiyu asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

[As long as an event affects the ninja world, Witness Points can be obtained. It does not have to be one of the important events from the host's memories.

For example, if the host were to unilaterally declare war on Konoha right now, no Witness Points could be obtained. That is because the host lacks the strength to fight Konoha, and Konoha would not take you seriously, so naturally no Witness Points could be gained.

However, if the host were powerful and Konoha regarded the host as a major threat, that would be judged as an event, and the host would obtain Witness Points.

At the same time, because the host participated in this event, the host would also receive a large number of Witness Points after the event concludes.]

Upon hearing the system's explanation, Chiyu immediately became excited. "So I can obtain Witness Points through my own efforts!?"

[That is one way to understand it. However, there is something the host needs to be reminded of: certain major events are destined to happen.]

Chiyu's excitement instantly vanished. He said gravely, "In other words... Naruto Uzumaki is destined to be born?"

[Correct. But this person may not necessarily be the Naruto Uzumaki from the host's memories.]

Chiyu calmed down and pondered the system's words, murmuring, "You mean Naruto Uzumaki is bound to be born, but he might not be Kushina's child. He could be someone else's child, but that child would replace Naruto Uzumaki and do what Naruto Uzumaki was supposed to do, right?"

[The host's understanding is correct.]

Chiyu fell into deep thought.

This was actually a good thing for Chiyu. That meant certain major events were bound to occur without him having to deliberately do anything, and they would bring him Witness Points.

Now, all he had to do was proceed step by step, build up his strength, and help Kushina Uzumaki change her original fate.

At that thought, Chiyu relaxed considerably, and he found a new sense of anticipation for a future that had once seemed stagnant.

Kushina Uzumaki was still chatting with Chiyu, telling him about her life over the past few days.

For some reason, everything Kushina Uzumaki said now tugged at Chiyu's heartstrings.

When Kushina Uzumaki said a group of brats had blocked her way and wanted to teach her a lesson, Chiyu was furious.

But when he heard Kushina Uzumaki describe how she had beaten those brats until they sprawled on the ground and begged for mercy, Chiyu became very happy.

"All right, Chiyu, it's already very late. I should head back, or Grandma Mito will worry. I hope we can meet at the Ninja Academy tomorrow instead of the Ninja Hospital. See you tomorrow."

After Kushina Uzumaki said goodbye, Chiyu silently bid her farewell in his heart as well. See you tomorrow, Kushina.

After Kushina Uzumaki left, Chiyu desperately wanted to wake up so that he could meet her at the Ninja Academy tomorrow.

Perhaps Chiyu's intense desire stirred his body. One of his fingers twitched.

Feeling his finger move, Chiyu was instantly overjoyed.

Chiyu focused with all his might, trying to regain control of his body.

After his fingers came his toes, then his arms, thighs, neck...

Chiyu gradually regained control of his body and finally opened his eyes.

The first thing he saw was the blinding glow of a light bulb, making him instinctively close his eyes again.

Chiyu felt his body.

It was sore and aching. It seemed he had not fully recovered yet.

When Chiyu opened his eyes again, he vaguely sensed some movement outside the window.

Chiyu turned to look outside. The branches of the tree beyond the window were swaying.

"Anbu..."

Chiyu's gaze darkened.

Chiyu knew very well that the destruction caused by the Thunder Breathing Sword Style he had used in the forest that day would certainly draw Hiruzen Sarutobi's attention.

Therefore, he was not surprised that Anbu were monitoring him.

Chiyu guessed that after he was discharged, Hiruzen Sarutobi would probably summon him and ask what method he had used to destroy the forest like that.

However, what Chiyu had not expected was that half an hour later, Hiruzen Sarutobi would personally come to see him in his hospital room.

The moment Chiyu saw Hiruzen Sarutobi, he was utterly stunned.

In Chiyu's eyes, although it was somewhat outrageous for a Ninja Academy student to cause that level of destruction, there was no need for Hiruzen Sarutobi to personally visit someone he usually did not think much of, was there?