In Konoha: Three Choices at the Start

Liuyun wore a knowing smile.

At his words, Kushina lay in his arms, her face burning as she went quiet as a mouse.

After all their years together, Liuyun understood what Kushina meant at once.

A week slipped by. During that time, the women gained a basic grasp of Complete Nine-Tails Mode.

At noon, after the women finished lunch in the Palace, Liuyun waved a hand and led Kushina, Mei Terumi, and the others into a spatial passage. When they reappeared, they were in the Land of Iron.

Liuyun and the women emerged in a lush clearing.

"All right! The capital of the Land of Iron is just ahead. I won't be going with you!" Liuyun told them with a smile.

"Where are you going? Didn't you say you'd come with us?" Ino pouted, displeasure crossing her pretty face.

"Don't worry! I'll be back soon. It won't take long!" Liuyun affectionately stroked Ino's hair.

"Okay! Hurry back!" Ino said.

"I will!"

After saying goodbye to the women, Liuyun stepped into the spatial passage again.

He was going to find Black Zetsu and see how the plan was progressing.

With Nagato dead, he didn't know whether Obito would carry out the Eye of the Moon Plan as he had in the original story.

If Obito went astray, Liuyun would have to do it himself.

The women watched Liuyun leave, disappointment showing on their faces.

"Come on! My husband will be back soon. Let's explore the Land of Iron while we're here. It would be a shame not to!"

Mei Terumi changed the subject for the others.

"Mei Terumi is right. My husband is a grown man, and he's incredibly strong. He's probably gone to see Kaguya's son. Don't worry about him."

"We're out today anyway, so let's have a good