Hello, My Name Is Kushina, Uzumaki Kushina

In the living room with its doors and windows tightly shut, Jingyi sat quietly in a chair, his face covered by a silk scarf.

The Tenseigan's second stirring had come rather suddenly. Jingyi had no choice but to ask someone to deliver a message to Tsunade, asking her to help him take leave. He needed to rest for a while.

As for exactly how long, even Jingyi could not say for certain. Until the Tenseigan's second stirring ended, he would remain at home and rest.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Jingyi Hyuga!"

The knocking jolted Jingyi out of his blank thoughts. His mind returned to the present, and he stood up to open the door.

Although his eyes were covered, his powerful mental strength and perception meant that even without seeing anything, his life was not inconvenienced too much.

Tsunade was not alone. She had brought a child with her. That chakra... no, that chakra... was not something an ordinary person could possess.

A child, immense vitality, chakra far beyond what ordinary people could match, and this sensitive timing—Jingyi guessed her identity.

Uzumaki Kushina!

Since Jingyi had personally opened the door, Tsunade looked him over, surprised by his covered eyes.

"I thought Jingyi Hyuga couldn't even take care of himself anymore. I didn't expect you to move around so freely, kid."

Jingyi stepped aside and said, "I can't see, but with my sense of smell, hearing, and perception, I can maintain a normal life. As for my work at Konoha Hospital, it can only be put on hold for now."

Tsunade led Kushina into Jingyi's home and looked over the furnishings. Behind her, Kushina was like a curious child, looking around everywhere.

"I'll handle things at the hospital. Just stay home and recover without worry."

Tsunade waved a hand carelessly, pulled Kushina onto the sofa, and asked with some concern, "But your eyes..."

"Just a minor aftereffect. They'll recover after some time."

Jingyi gave Tsunade a reassuring smile, not forgetting to nod at Kushina.

"H-hello, my name is Kushina, Uzumaki Kushina."

Kushina instinctively stood up and introduced herself to Jingyi.

"Jingyi Hyuga. It's nice to meet you."

At this point in time, the village higher-ups would not allow outsiders to come into contact with Kushina. But since Tsunade had brought her, it was fine.

"My little sister Kushina is a cute girl."

Tsunade raised her brows and deliberately drew out the words "cute girl."

Kushina, who had been curiously staring at Jingyi, immediately turned bright red. She stomped her foot in dissatisfaction. "Sister Tsunade, what nonsense are you saying?"

"..."

Though he could not see, Jingyi could tell from her flippant tone that Princess Tsunade was starting to act improper again.

"Ahahaha."

Kushina was blushing furiously, and Tsunade found it amusing.

But Kushina could not take much teasing. If Tsunade went too far, she would make her cry, so Tsunade promptly stopped and changed the subject.

"Oh, right. Since you can't see, I brought you some food. There are rice balls, dumplings, and..."

They're all things I don't like. You might as well bring me some vegetables so I can cook for myself.

At the very least, having his eyes covered did not stop Jingyi from cooking.

He was rather picky about food. He was not fond of things like rice balls and dumplings.

"You can keep them for yourself. If you really want to help me, buy me some vegetables."

Jingyi waved away Tsunade's goodwill.

I know you mean well, but as long as I have the means, I can't just make do. So Princess Tsunade, take this stuff back and eat it yourself.

"You can still cook?"

Tsunade cried out in surprise. Recalling the delicious lunches she had eaten recently, she swallowed unconsciously. This was definitely worth trying.

"More or less. It shouldn't affect the taste. Want to try?"

"Yes!!"

"..."

So embarrassing. Kushina covered her face helplessly, feeling that Tsunade had gone a little too far.

This handsome older brother clearly could not see anything, yet she still wanted him to cook for her. Sister Tsunade, hadn't you already eaten outside and drunk alcohol?

Half an hour later, the moment the beef stew with potatoes was placed on the table, tears of weakness flowed from the corner of Kushina's mouth. With tears in her eyes, she finished three huge bowls.

It was so delicious.

"Burp!"

Unlike Kushina, who still had to mind her image and maintain some restraint, Tsunade did not care at all. She sprawled against the sofa and burped loudly, admitting that she had gotten carried away and eaten too much.

Jingyi was amazing. He clearly could not see anything, yet he could still make food this delicious.

Kushina's eyes sparkled as she looked at Jingyi.

After resting for a while, Tsunade sat upright and rubbed her stomach.

"Jingyi, can you tell me about your eyes? If you need any help, just say so."

"For now, everything is under control. It's just inconvenient to go out and buy things."

Jingyi shook his head. If he needed help, he certainly would not stand on ceremony with Tsunade. For now, I lean on you. Later, it'll be your turn to lean on me.

"From now on, after work, I'll help you buy whatever you need." Tsunade generously took on the task of shopping for him.

"I can't take it anymore. I need to rest for a while. Kushina, wake me when it's time to go home. I'll sleep first."

The alcohol was catching up with her, and Tsunade felt she needed a nap. Jingyi's sofa was large, soft, and comfortable.

Claiming the sofa for herself, Tsunade turned over, faced her back toward Jingyi and Kushina, and fell asleep just like that.

She really wasn't holding back at all.

Jingyi laughed outright.

Kushina was so embarrassed she nearly curled out a three-bedroom apartment with her toes.

"Jingyi, Sister Tsunade drank quite a lot outside today. She came straight here after receiving your message, so..." Kushina could only do her best to explain on Tsunade's behalf.

What a lovely girl, gentle and considerate... wait.

Jingyi suddenly remembered Kushina's nickname: Blood Red Hot Pepper.

At first, the nickname had been given by classmates to mock her. Later, Kushina had punched it into everyone.

She made everyone understand that this Blood Red Hot Pepper was not someone to be messed with.

I was careless.

"How does life in Konoha feel? When will you start at the Ninja Academy?"

Jingyi shifted the topic to Kushina.

"It's awful."

Perhaps because she felt comfortable around Jingyi, Kushina let go of her restraint and inner nervousness. With a miserable little face, she said, "I can only stay by Granny Mito's side. I can't go anywhere, and there isn't a single familiar person around me."

As she spoke, Kushina's eyes began to redden. Her large eyes turned watery, and tears looked ready to fall at any moment.

"..."

Tsunade, facing away from Jingyi and Kushina, twitched at the corner of her mouth.

Jingyi Hyuga, couldn't you talk about something else? Why bring this up with Kushina? Let's see how you comfort her now.

Jingyi listened quietly.

Just as Kushina was about to cry, he gently shook his head and said, "When people arrive in an unfamiliar place and lack a sense of security, they always feel lost and helpless."

"Although I have my clansmen around me, to me, they are even more unfamiliar than strangers."

"Huh?"

The tears about to fall from Kushina's big eyes stopped. The little girl looked at Jingyi in confusion. His clansmen were more unfamiliar than strangers?

Jingyi pointed to his eyes and smiled self-mockingly. "Because in the eyes of my clansmen, I have contracted the terrible Bloodline Disease. I will lose the clan's unique eye technique and become useless."

"Jingyi isn't useless. You're obviously so amazing."

Kushina even forgot her own sadness as she stood up for Jingyi. "Sister Tsunade said you're very talented. Medical ninjutsu that others struggle to learn, you can master in just a few days. You're a genius. Your clansmen have no eye for talent."

"Perhaps."

Jingyi shook his head slightly and said seriously, "Actually, I don't care about the clan's cold treatment, their indifferent gazes, or their unfair treatment. Since no one accepts me, I'll begin a new life and look ahead. People can't live in the pain of the past."

Look ahead. People can't live in the pain of the past.

Those words kept repeating in Kushina's mind.