r18novel Chapter 108 Reunion
Chapter 108 Reunion
Chapter 108 Reunion
In front of the Konoha gate, the warm autumn sun shines on the road.
Having already learned of the battle reports from the front lines, the villagers spontaneously gathered on both sides of the road, with the crowd stretching from the village entrance all the way to the Hokage Building.
News of the great victory at the front had reached the village, and with Hiruzen Sarutobi's deliberate promotion, the news of the front-line troops' return quickly spread back to the village.
Among the crowds on both sides of the road, ninjas and civilians mingled, and excited children squeezed through the crowd, craning their necks to look out of the village.
Kushina grabbed Nono's hand and squeezed her way to the front of the crowd, while Hikaru looked expectantly toward the gate.
"Did you hear? That person was also in the group that returned this time—"
"Ah, Minato Namikaze—I came here specifically to admire his splendor!"
"I heard that he was only eight years old when he consecutively defeated the vanguard forces of Sunagakure and Iwagakure, and even killed the Third Kazekage!"
People were talking excitedly. There were children holding up banners by the roadside with the words "Welcome the heroes' triumphant return" written crookedly on them. Girls around Kushina's age were also chattering excitedly, occasionally letting out excited screams.
"Those fangirls—"
Kushina pursed her lips. Needless to say, these people her age were definitely here to see Minato.
Standing to the side, Nonoyu chuckled and said, "There's nothing we can do about it. Minato's deeds are just so legendary!"
Kushina puffed out her cheeks, looking displeased: "But Nonou, you didn't do that!"
That's because I let you win, sister!
Nono smiled but didn't say anything.
Although she harbored strong feelings for Minato, she also cherished her friendship with Kushina, especially Kushina's unwavering act of protecting her, which made her unwilling to do anything to hurt her.
Otherwise, given Kushina's skill level, she could easily use a few tricks to make this silly girl willingly leave Minato.
When the outline of the procession finally appeared at the end of the road, the crowd fell silent for a moment.
Immediately afterwards, cheers erupted like a tidal wave.
"They're back! They're back!"
"Look! Lady Tsunade is at the very front!"
"Is that a rope tree? Feed—a rope tree!"
On the roadside, Nara Shikaku and a few friends waved towards the rope tree.
Seeing this, Rope Tree proudly puffed out his chest and waved to the group.
"That guy looks so smug. Having been on the battlefield really makes a difference, huh?" Nara Shikaku laughed.
"Tsunade-neechan!"
Kushina waved to Tsunade, who smiled and nodded back.
Then Kushina nodded to Nawaki, who was waving at her, and continued searching the group for a figure she had longed for: "Where's Minato? Wasn't Minato supposed to come back too?"
Rope Tree: "————"
This guy has a watery nose!
I'm technically the older brother, right?
Not only Kushina, but many people's eyes were eagerly searching in the group, finally settling on the striking golden figure at the end of the group.
He was a boy who still looked somewhat immature.
The boy's blond hair shone brightly in the sunlight, his azure eyes were clear and gentle, and his face still carried a trace of childishness.
He was wearing a white turtleneck haori and walked calmly at the end of the line.
Beside him was a beautiful girl with black hair and black eyes.
The two walked side by side at the end of the line, looking very well-matched.
"That's... Minato Namikaze?"
In the crowd, a middle-aged ninja muttered to himself, his eyes filled with disbelief: "He just looks like an ordinary child—"
"Wow! He's so handsome!"
Some girls were captivated the moment they saw that face.
"Eight years old? When I was eight, I was still playing ninja games with my classmates."
"My son is twelve years old, and he can't even use the Three Bodies Technique properly—"
In an instant, gasps of amazement, discussions, and cheers mingled together, creating a noisy and enthusiastic wave that resounded throughout Konoha.
Minato walked in the group, feeling the gazes coming from all directions. He maintained a gentle smile on his face, though the tips of his ears were slightly red.
Mikoto walked beside him and gently touched Minato's arm: "Everyone's watching you."
"It's a little strange."
Minato responded softly, his gaze sweeping over the excited crowds on both sides of the road, searching for Kushina's figure.
"Lord Minato—"
A group of girls around the same age as Minato stood at the front of the crowd. Upon seeing Minato, they immediately let out excited screams.
"Heh, what did I say again?"
Mikoto, with an expression of certainty, unconsciously moved closer to Minato, as if silently declaring something.
Sensing the possessiveness emanating from Mikoto, Minato chuckled dryly, his gaze suddenly falling on a striking head of red hair in the crowd.
"Kushina!"
Minato's eyes lit up slightly, and he waved to Kushina.
"Watergate!"
Kushina's eyes reddened, even though Minato hadn't been gone for very long.
But ever since Minato left, she has felt surrounded by a deep sense of loneliness.
Despite having Nono and Grandma Mito by her side, she was still unable to fill the deepest void in her heart.
Suppressing her excitement to rush up and hug the other person, Kushina's gaze suddenly swept over Mikoto beside her.
They're too close!
The thought flashed through her mind subconsciously, and she instinctively sensed that something was wrong with their relationship.
However, this slight doubt was quickly swept away by the joy of the reunion, because she saw Minato smiling at her and waving at her.
Nonou paused slightly, looking at Minato and Mikoto's shoulders that were almost touching.
This distance has already crossed the line of friendship!
Her gaze fell on Mikoto's face, and noticing the other's delicate features, her breath hitched slightly.
so beautiful!
And she has a great temperament!
Judging from Minato's expression, he didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with it.
What was he thinking?
Although she was puzzled, now was not the time to dwell on these things, so Nonoyu suppressed her doubts.
Mikoto naturally noticed Kushina as well. Seeing the joyful smile on Kushina's face, Mikoto slightly suppressed her own smile, her feelings becoming somewhat complicated.
As the group headed towards the Hokage Building, Kushina bid farewell to Nono and returned to her residence in Mito. She knew that the group would visit Grandma Mito first upon their return.
Sure enough, a short while later, Tsunade knocked on Mito's door, followed by Minato and Nawaki.
"Grandma, we're back!"
Mito Uzumaki sat on the edge of the bed, her kind gaze sweeping across the faces of the group.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back—"
She smiled and nodded, her eyes full of satisfaction.
Watergate
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Seeing the face she had longed for day and night, Kushina finally couldn't suppress her feelings of longing and buried her face in Minato's arms.
Minato caught Kushina's rocket headbutt and gently patted her back to soothe her emotions.
"I'm back!"
"Yes, welcome back!"
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