After a moment, Danzō regained his composure and praised, "Impressive, meticulous. There won't be a next time."
"It's best that way. There won't be a third time after a second."
"Alright, let's skip the unpleasant topic. I have something to add to the plan."
Danzō said with a calm expression, "I'm all ears."
"It's best not to let Master Tsunade and Master Jiraiya get involved in this plan of ours."
"Although Master Tsunade's connection with the village is not close and she's not easy to find, just in case, we still need to cut off or delay Konoha's contact."
"Master Jiraiya has a channel of communication with Lord Hokage. I know this channel, but I don't know if it's changed."
"It would be best for you, Elder Danzō, to send people to find their whereabouts. The virus research will take a while, so we can take our time."
"After finding them, we must not alert them. We'll wait until the plan is launched to obstruct the transmission of information."
"If you feel that Root's strength is not enough, you can ask for Master Orochimaru's help."
"I'm sure you already know that Otogakure has been established in the Land of Rice Fields, Elder Danzō?"
Danzō nodded slightly. "I know."
"Although that Otogakure of his is far from being a match for a great ninja village, it's decent among the smaller ones."
"It's just that that guy has a big appetite. If we want his help, we'll probably have to pay a hefty price."
Kageyama Kogetsu chuckled. "Hey... no pain, no gain. Those costs are insignificant compared to the position of Hokage."
"That's true."
"As for how to make Lord Hokage fall ill with a strange disease, you are more skilled than I am, Elder Danzō, so I won't offer any foolish advice."
"That's all for today. If there's nothing else, I'll be going."
"Mm."
...
Three days later, at noon, Kageyama Kogetsu arrived at Kushina's door with some gifts.
He knocked, and the door opened quickly. It was Naruto who opened it.
"Yo, Naruto, you've grown taller again. This is a toy for you," Kageyama Kogetsu said with a chuckle, ruffling Naruto's hair.
"Thank you, Brother Kogetsu."
"Mom, Brother Kogetsu is here," Naruto said, happily taking the gift and running inside, shouting.
The sound of the spatula in the kitchen stopped for a moment, then started again...
"I know. You entertain him. I'm busy," Kushina said, feigning calmness.
"Alright," Naruto said nonchalantly.
"Brother Kogetsu, will you guide my training?"
Kageyama Kogetsu sat down on the sofa, crossing his legs, his posture very relaxed, as if he were back in his own home.
"Why should I guide you? Your mother is also very strong."
Naruto said as he poured tea and got fruit, "Because I can't beat Sasuke. Sasuke said you're his master."
"I can teach you, but I'll always spend more time teaching Sasuke. You won't be able to beat him," Kageyama Kogetsu said, taking a sip of tea.
"Then I'll take you as my master too," Naruto said, his eyes rolling.
"Sasuke started before you and has learned more. You still won't be able to beat him in a short time," Kageyama Kogetsu said, shaking his head.
"Then how can I beat Sasuke?" Naruto asked, a little troubled.
"Come here, and I'll tell you."
Hearing this, Naruto quickly ran to Kageyama Kogetsu's side and listened intently.
"Understand?" Kageyama Kogetsu said with a smile.
"Understood," Naruto said, nodding heavily.
Ten minutes later, the meal was ready, and the two moved to the dining table.
Kushina did not dare to look at Kageyama Kogetsu the entire time and did not even greet him.
"Mom, I want to make Brother Kogetsu my dad, my godfather," Naruto said, dropping a bombshell before they started eating.
Kushina was startled, her face flushing. She was relieved to hear it was "godfather."
"Why do you have such an idea?" Kushina asked, turning her head to the side, avoiding the burning gaze from across the table.
"Because then Brother Kogetsu will have the most time to teach me, and I'll be able to beat Sasuke."
Kushina glared fiercely at Kageyama Kogetsu, then said with a serious expression, "Don't fight with Sasuke so much. Get along with him."
"As for the godfather thing, I'll think about it."
"Oh," Naruto said, a little disappointed.
Kageyama Kogetsu watched with a smile, saying nothing the whole time.
After the meal, Naruto, who was on his new year's holiday, said a word and ran out to play.
Kushina was washing the dishes in the kitchen. Kageyama Kogetsu silently came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her slender waist.
"Ah!" Kushina cried out. She turned her head and quickly said, "Let me go! It's broad daylight, don't be so touchy-feely."
"Does that mean it's okay to be touchy-feely at night, Sister Kushina?" Kageyama Kogetsu whispered in her ear.
The warm breath in her ear made Kushina's pretty face flush. She struggled, "Don't be so close. That's not what I meant."
"Hmph, hmph, you're so heartless, Sister Kushina. You use me, take advantage of me, and then you don't acknowledge it," Kageyama Kogetsu released his hands, sneered twice, his expression very displeased.
Kushina: "..."
Why does it sound like I'm the big villain?
Uh... the difference in my behavior before and after is indeed a bit big.
"It's not like that," Kushina explained.
"Don't say it. I've seen what a woman who doesn't acknowledge you after pulling up her pants is like," Kageyama Kogetsu said with a disappointed expression.
Doesn't acknowledge you after pulling up her pants?
Those words... aren't they a bit too much?
It seems I have to tell him the truth.
"I was forced that night," Kushina said with a helpless expression.
"Huh? You can be forced to do that kind of thing?" Kageyama Kogetsu's eyes widened in surprise.
"Hmph, isn't it all your fault!" Kushina rolled her eyes.
"That's so unfair! What does this have to do with me?"
"How could you do things for Danzō just for a woman?"
Kageyama Kogetsu rolled his eyes back, quite speechless. "I'm not going to work for free, am I?"
"Danzō is not my direct superior. I'll listen if I feel like it, and I won't if I don't."
"Oh... I see. He's got his sights set on you, Sister Kushina."
"What means did he use to threaten you?"
"Wait, isn't that a bit too bold?"
"No, I'm going to find him and settle the score, give him a good beating!"
Kushina quickly reached out and grabbed Kageyama Kogetsu, her expression anxious. "Don't go."
"Why?" Kageyama Kogetsu asked, confused.
"If you beat him up for no reason, the consequences will be very serious."
"It's not for no reason. Didn't he plot against you, Sister Kushina?"
"If he gets desperate, what if he exposes our affair?"
"I'm not afraid."
"But I am! I'll settle my score with him myself when I find a chance."
After a moment of contemplation, Kageyama Kogetsu said, "If we were together, you wouldn't be afraid."
Kushina said with a helpless expression, "That night was just out of necessity. It's impossible for us. I can't let Minato down."
"Senior Minato has been gone for many years. You've worked so hard raising Naruto alone. He won't blame you," Kageyama Kogetsu said gently.
"Still no. I can't get over it in my heart," Kushina said, turning her back.
"Hmm... I think you can ask Sister Mikoto for advice on this."
"What would I ask Mikoto for advice for?" Kushina turned around, her expression confused.
"She got over it in her heart."
Kushina's eyes widened in surprise. "You... you two wouldn't..."
"It's just as you think," Kageyama Kogetsu said, nodding slightly.
"No wonder I've seen him glowing recently, as if he's ten years younger."
"No, what I mean is... is..."
Kushina was embarrassed, unable to explain clearly, her face red as she stammered.
"That's not just my credit. It's also because I gave her a potion with beauty and anti-aging functions."
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