As Nine-Tails Chakra poured into Kushina Uzumaki's body, red Chakra appeared around her. But the red glow soon faded, and a faint golden light emerged in its place.
Relief flickered in Mito Uzumaki's eyes.
Kushina really was exceptional. Even with the Nine-Tails cooperating, the speed at which she adapted to its Chakra showed just how remarkable she had become.
She was only fifteen. Mito knew that even she could not have done so well at that age.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sensed Kushina's aura and felt a complicated mix of emotions. From that brief glimpse alone, it was clear that her strength had already surpassed that of most people in the Shinobi World.
There were probably few people in Konoha who could face her now. She had likely reached Kage Level.
Another Kage Level fighter! How many were there in the entire Shinobi World?
It was good news for Konoha, of course. But Kushina's unruly nature would be even harder for anyone to rein in.
Fortunately, that would not be Hiruzen's problem. In three years, Uchiha Yi would become Konoha's Hokage, and Hiruzen could settle into life as an elder.
The transfer of the Nine-Tails took some time. Its Chakra was immense, and Mito naturally gave Kushina the time she needed to adjust to it.
As long as the Nine-Tails had not been transferred completely, Mito would not die from losing it. She had "plenty of time" to let Kushina adapt.
But since Kushina could handle the Nine-Tails Chakra, there was no need for Mito to slow down.
Both Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju understood her decision.
Mito was very old. Some people might cling to life no matter how miserable it became, but even getting out of bed to eat had grown exhausting for her. Proud as she was, she had