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They created Shadow Clones to clear the weeds in the courtyard and clean the house.
“Whew, that was tiring,” Kushina said, collapsing onto the engawa.
Even though the clones had done the work, the fatigue still transferred to them when they were dispelled.
“I don’t even want to cook anymore, Shin…” Mikoto looked at Shin expectantly. He was the only one who still had energy. The cooking duty fell to him.
Shin was a decent cook. Before Mikoto arrived, he had been the one preparing their meals.
“Fine, I’ll cook. What do you want to eat?” Shin didn’t refuse. He couldn’t bear to make Mikoto work any more.
“Anything is fine. I could eat an entire cow right now,” Kushina said.
They had been busy all day and hadn’t eaten anything yet.
“Wait, we don’t even have any ingredients. Let’s just eat out.”
Shin had just stood up when he realized they hadn’t bought any groceries yet.
“Looks like we’re eating out. But I don’t want to move,” Kushina whined.
“Do you want me to carry you?” Shin asked.
Kushina’s eyes lit up, and she nodded eagerly.
“Shin, I don’t want to move either,” Mikoto chimed in.
“No way! You’re not that tired!” Kushina protested before Shin could even respond.
“Kushina, You have the Sage Body; you should recover faster,” Mikoto argued.
The two girls glared at each other, sparks flying between them. Konan, seeing this, hid behind Shin.
In the end, Shin didn’t carry either of them. Choosing one would only cause trouble.
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They arrived at Konoha’s food street. It was usually bustling, but due to the war, it was deserted.
They entered a Yakiniku restaurant, ordered some meat and vegetables, and ate hungrily.
“This is so good!” Konan exclaimed.
“Then eat more, Konan. You need to gain some weight,” Shin said, placing more meat on her plate.
“But I don’t want to get fat,” Konan said with a pout. No girl wanted to be fat, not even Konan.
“But you’re too skinny, Konan,” Kushina said.
Konan had been a war orphan, living a life of hardship. She was malnourished.
Even after joining Shin and his team, she was still thin.
After they were almost full, they bought some snacks from other stalls, like tempura and takoyaki.
“I’m so full.”
Kushina rubbed her stomach as they walked back in the evening.
“I wonder how Tsunade-neechan is doing,” Mikoto said worriedly.
She used to call Tsunade “Tsunade-sensei,” but she had switched to calling her “neechan” (big sister).
“Don’t worry, she’ll be fine. Even on the battlefield, she’s safe,” Shin said confidently.
Tsunade also had his Mangekyō Sharingan abilities implanted in her.
And she was strong, her strength rivaling that of a Kage. Even the Third Kazekage couldn’t threaten her.
Besides, her main duty wasn’t combat; she was a medic.
“The situation on the Amegakure front isn’t good, is it? Why did the Sandaime Hokage call us back?” Kushina asked.
She hadn’t thought much of it before, but now that she considered Konoha’s situation, it seemed strange. Why would they call back their strongest fighter when they were in such a precarious position?
“I don’t know, and I don’t care.”
Shin wasn’t interested in guessing Hiruzen’s motives.
“Kushina, you should focus on your Ninjutsu training. You’re falling behind Mikoto.”
Shin said.
“That’s not true! I’m stronger than Mikoto!” Kushina protested.
“I don’t think so.”
Mikoto looked at Kushina. She didn’t think she was weaker.
Kushina had the Sage Body and large Chakra reserves, but Mikoto had the Sharingan, and it was at the three-tomoe stage.
“Then let’s spar and find out,” Kushina challenged.
“Sure.” Mikoto accepted.
Shin was speechless. He had only meant for Kushina to focus on training, but now they were going to fight.
And Mikoto had actually agreed.
He didn’t try to stop them, though. They often sparred anyway. It would be good for them.
Shin and Konan followed Kushina and Mikoto to the Senju Clan training ground.
It was evening, but the sun hadn’t set yet.
“Mikoto, I’m not going to hold back this time,” Kushina warned.
“Me neither. I hope you won’t give up, Kushina.”
“Mikoto, you’re underestimating me!”
Kushina used the Body Flicker Jutsu to close the distance and threw a punch. Her Taijutsu was excellent; Mikoto was no match for her in that area.
But Mikoto was prepared. Kushina’s fist struck a Shadow Clone.
“A Shadow Clone? When did she create that?” Kushina was surprised.
A gust of wind, and Mikoto appeared behind Kushina, launching an attack.
“Sealing Jutsu: Adamantine Sealing Chains!”
Kushina reacted quickly, forming hand seals. Chakra chains erupted from her back, blocking Mikoto’s fist.
“Hmph, you think you can sneak up on me, Mikoto?” Kushina said smugly.
“Now I’ve got you!”
She spread the chains, trying to bind Mikoto.
Mikoto knew what would happen if she was caught by those chains. She wouldn’t be able to break free.
She quickly retreated, putting distance between them.
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