Naruto: Wooing Tsunade from Day One!-Chapter 394: The Idea of Splitting in Half

It took Kushina three whole days of persuasion to finally convince Misaki.

The candidate for the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki had now been decided.

Kushina didn't tell anything to Nawaki, her earlier words had just been words. She knew it wasn't her place to speak of such matters.

If her grandmother remained silent, why should she say anything?

"What have you been talking about with Kushina lately?"

Nawaki lay in bed with Misaki in his arms, still completely unaware of the situation.

"I don't know what's gotten into her."

"She insists on having a chat with me."

Misaki rested her cheek against Nawaki's chest, nuzzling against him instinctively.

"Crazy girl, only Minato can put up with her."

Nawaki teased, a smile on his face.

"That's because Minato has good taste."

Misaki shot him an unhappy look, taking her friend's side.

"His taste is just so-so—not as good as mine."

Nawaki grinned smugly, lifting Misaki's chin with his finger.

"Idiot."

Misaki slapped his hand away, but the gloom that had weighed on her for the past few days lightened slightly.

"Heh heh~"

Nawaki chuckled, slipping his hand under the covers to stroke Misaki's stomach.

"Stop fooling around, you have a mission tomorrow."

Misaki took his hand, adjusted it to a comfortable position, and closed her eyes.

"Good night~"

Nawaki turned onto his side, hugging her close, a contented smile on his lips.

Not everyone had sweet dreams, but the sky would always brighten.

By the time Kawakaze and his group of three arrived at the Senju mansion, Nawaki had already left for his mission.

"Sister, Brother-in-law."

"Grandma is waiting for you in the meditation room."

Misaki opened the door, pausing briefly to glance at Minato before saying anything. She didn't ask any questions.

After speaking, she turned around and led the way.

Minato's presence wasn't surprising—he was Kushina's fiancé, after all. Presumably, her sister and brother-in-law had their reasons for bringing him along.

"Don't worry, Kushina will be fine."

Kawakaze noticed Misaki's guilt and worry and took the initiative to reassure her.

Not everyone could be as carefree as Tsunade when it came to becoming a Jinchūriki.

"Grandma took us to meet it... it was terrifying."

Remembering the encounter, Misaki's face paled.

Even bound and suppressed by Mito, the Nine-Tails had such an overwhelming presence that she couldn't help but worry.

"What happened to Kushina?"

Minato's tone carried a hint of impatience. Like Nawaki, he had no idea what was going on.

If Kawakaze hadn't specifically asked him to come along, he would have been out on a mission right now.

"Don't worry, she's fine."

Tsunade had no intention of explaining—everything would be discussed soon enough.

"Stop worrying and keep your mouth shut."

"Remember what I told you. Just nod when you need to."

Kawakaze caught Minato's questioning look but kept his eyes ahead.

"Understood, Sensei."

Minato nodded, suppressing his curiosity. At the very least, he could tell that Kushina wasn't in immediate danger.

"There's nothing to be afraid of."

"Just relax."

Kawakaze's confident tone eased Misaki's nerves slightly.

He had to admit—his reputation as the God of the Shinobi World still carried weight.

Minato, however, remained confused, unable to grasp what exactly his Sensei was referring to.

After walking for a while, the four of them arrived at a quiet room.

Pushing open the sliding door, they saw Kushina kneeling respectfully in front of Mito.

"You're here."

Mito greeted them casually, still as young and beautiful as ever.

"Grandma."

The group returned the greeting and sat down.

Kushina, however, was caught off guard when she saw Minato.

She hadn't told him about her becoming a Jinchūriki yet.

Once he found out, she would definitely be scolded later.

And the worst part? She wouldn't even be able to argue back, knowing full well she had deliberately kept it from him.

"Since it has been decided that it will be Kushina,"

"let's set a date today."

Mito was openly discussing the day of her own death, yet she remained completely unfazed, even smiling.

"Later—give Kushina more time to prepare."

Tsunade's suggestion was a way to stall for time. Even an extra three to five days would help.

"How late is 'late'?"

Mito looked straight at Tsunade, smiling knowingly.

Did she really think she wouldn't see through such a simple trick?

"I..."

Tsunade hadn't expected such a direct counter and was momentarily at a loss for words.

She could only turn to Kawakaze with a pleading glance.

"Grandma, you still have full confidence in sealing the Nine-Tails within a certain period, don't you?"

Kawakaze picked up the conversation, getting straight to the point.

Minato's pupils suddenly contracted.

Given what Kawakaze had said earlier, he had already pieced together the truth.

Kushina, meanwhile, lowered her head, unable to meet Minato's eyes.

"Within three months."

Mito's voice carried less confidence than before, but three months was still plenty of time.

"Three months..."

Kawakaze frowned. The timeframe felt a bit tight.

"Then at least wait until three months later."

Tsunade immediately chimed in—if they could extend the time, even a little, it was worth it.

"Alright, whatever you say."

"Then let's set it for three months from today."

Mito readily agreed, granting them this small request.

"Grandma, I have something else I want to discuss with you."

Kawakaze's sudden seriousness made Mito pause.

"Speak."

As Mito responded, all eyes turned to Kawakaze.

"The power of the Nine-Tails is too much for Kushina."

"So I was wondering—"

"Would splitting the Nine-Tails in two make it easier to control and cause less strain on the body?"

Kawakaze gestured as he spoke. This was an idea he had wanted to explore for a long time, but he had hesitated to bring it up until now.

Tailed Beasts were unique creatures, originally created by the Sage of Six Paths by splitting the Ten-Tails.

In the original timeline, the Nine-Tails had indeed been split into Yin and Yang.

That alone proved it was possible.

However, Kawakaze was currently stuck on how exactly to accomplish it.

In the original story, Minato had used the Dead Demon Consuming Seal at the cost of his own life to divide the Nine-Tails.

But using that technique now was completely unrealistic.

Although the Dead Demon Consuming Seal was a forbidden technique passed down in the Land of Whirlpools, and Mito undoubtedly knew how to use it, as a Jinchūriki herself, she could not.

"Your idea is sound."

"But have you thought about this—if the Nine-Tails is split, who will receive the other half?"

"If it's Misaki, then what was the point of them arguing over it for days?"

Mito acknowledged Kawakaze's reasoning but didn't believe Kushina couldn't handle the full Nine-Tails.

"Of course, it's not Misaki."

"Give it to this kid. He and Kushina are inseparable, and his body is definitely strong enough."

Kawakaze pointed directly at Minato, unable to contain his excitement.

If they could witness a living Minato unlock the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, it would be like rewriting their regrets from watching Naruto unfold.

Minato's pupils widened once again.

He had expected this to be an ordinary day, yet here he was, caught in something far bigger than himself.

Swallowing hard, he reminded himself of Kawakaze's earlier advice—to listen more and speak less.

Meanwhile, Kushina and Misaki sat frozen, mouths agape.

This choice of candidate was completely unexpected.

"Can he handle it?"

Even Mito hesitated. Tsunade frowned as well.

She acknowledged that Minato was a rare genius, but she also knew firsthand how the Uzumaki Clan had a natural advantage when it came to physical resilience. freēwēbηovel.c૦m

"What's not to handle? No problem."

Kawakaze was so confident he nearly thumped his chest in assurance.

In the original story, Minato had been able to activate his Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.

How could someone capable of that not be qualified to be a Jinchūriki?

He refused to believe otherwise.

Minato stared at Kawakaze in shock.

It was as if his sensei had more faith in him than he had in himself.

Am I really that incredible?

As if suddenly possessed, he reached out and pinched his thigh—hard.

Minato inhaled sharply at the sharp sting of pain.

So this wasn't a dream!