Girl, Do You Have a Crush on Big Brother?

Kushina knew very well that her close friend Mikoto Uchiha had always wanted to follow Hikaru. She greatly admired Mikoto Uchiha for it—after all, Hikaru had practically watched her grow up.

Was this what they called a brother complex?!

Compared to Mikoto Uchiha, Kushina's relationship with Hikaru was rather strange. They were definitely close, but it still felt somewhat odd.

"Of course not. Big Brother agreed right away." Mikoto Uchiha said smugly, her expression seeming to tell Kushina, When I'm on the job, is there anything I can't handle?! You were completely overthinking it.

"Yay!!! That's amazing!!!"

Having received confirmation, Kushina finally relaxed, making Uzumaki Kujou shake her head. "The two of you should mind your image. Don't make things difficult for the clan head, all right? Remember to come back early. Handle dinner yourselves tonight—I need to prepare lessons, so I won't be making dinner for you."

"Got it, Sis~~~" Kushina called out unhappily, grabbing Mikoto Uchiha and running off. As she ran, she muttered with a laugh, "No matter what it is, Sis always takes the clan head's side. I can't stand it."

"That's because she's the woman behind Big Brother. If it were me, I would too." Mikoto Uchiha answered seriously as Kushina dragged her along.

"I really can't stand you people."

Kushina felt goosebumps rise all over her body, and the two slowed down. Walking along the street, they headed toward Konoha Back Mountain rather than the village gates.

"But... don't you regret it?!" Kushina hesitated before asking cautiously.

Mikoto Uchiha's actions left Kushina deeply conflicted. She had completely given up everything to stand behind Hikaru. Could Kushina do the same?

"Why would I regret it?!" Mikoto Uchiha smiled openly, tilting her head as she looked at Kushina. "Then what kind of man do you think