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Chapter~ Buried Memories, Kushina

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"And what if I were to add my Ice Release into the Rasengan?" he thought to himself.

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"You created a fucking jutsu that could literally blow up the planet... my father..." Naruto thought.

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Thinking of his last meeting with his father, he didn't hate the man; he was just frustrated with him and vented his frustration. Now that his head was cool, he couldn't help but ponder, 'What would my life be like if I lived with my parents? Ahhh, should I revive him again...'

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And then, like an apparition, a vivid face materialized in his mind—the face of a beautiful woman with cascading red hair, deep violet eyes that shimmered with an otherworldly allure, and fair skin.

It was the face of his mother. He recalled their conversation within the sealed space, the warmth enveloping him as she embraced him.

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Flashback

Some months ago.

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Naruto sat on the edge of a hill, his legs dangling over the side as he gazed upon the warm, setting sun.

The river before him mirrored the orange hues of the fading daylight.

The gentle flow of water and the cool breeze caressing his face enveloped his senses.

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He had left Jiraiya some days ago, and now he was on his way to Konoha.

He had met his father in the sealed space when he removed the seal on Kurama's cage, and it's safe to say that the meeting was far from ideal.

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But now that he had removed the seal from the cage, there was one person waiting for him – his mother.

"His heart pounded in his chest as he thought about her. He didn't know how to interact with her; he was afraid for the first time.

He had never feared anyone, but now, he wanted to meet her. Yet, he didn't know what he would say to her or how she would react to him.

Will she reject me, just like all the villagers? His irrational thinking was coming back. He didn't want her to ignore him. In the deepest part of his heart, he knew she loved him unconditionally.

But when everyone hated him, he truly didn't know how to confront her. He wanted to see her, but at the same time, he was afraid. Afraid of being rejected, of not being loved by the person he wanted to see the most.

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"Don't be like this, just come inside..." his friend Kurama's voice woke him from his thoughts.

Naruto nodded to him. "Thanks." Saying this, he closed his eyes and found himself in front of the giant bars.

With a push, he opened the gate.

There he stood, waiting for something, and then it happened.

His surroundings changed; the scent of flowers filled his senses. Golden clouds were everywhere, and he heard the sound of hair rustling. Upon hearing the sound, he turned around.

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And there she stood, adorned in a flowing white and green gown, her cascading red hair reaching down to her thighs.

Two shoulder-length strands of hair framed her delicate cheeks, emphasizing her striking violet eyes, Like a fairy.

she graced the scene, her eyes radiating warmth and affection as she looked at her son for the very first time.

"Naruto's body froze in place, his heart beating faster than ever before. There she stood, the person he longed for the most.

His heart raced as tears welled up in his eyes. He couldn't believe it. His mother, the person he had yearned to meet all his life, was standing right in front of him.

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Kushina looked at her son for the first time, her voice trembling with emotion as she spoke, "I've waited for this moment for too long I've finally met you, my precious boy," she said as she stepped closer.

Naruto could hardly contain his emotions any longer. He rushed forward and embraced Kushina tightly, burying his face in her shoulder. He finally felt the warmth he had longed for, and tears streamed down, soaking her shoulder. "I... I missed you too much, Mom," he whispered, his voice choked with tears.

Kushina held Naruto even tighter, her own tears falling freely. "I've missed you too, Naruto. I've waited here for you,"

Naruto stood there, holding her tightly, not wanting to let her go. Her hands patted his back as moments passed in silence.

Reluctantly, he finally parted from her. There was so much he wanted to ask and so much to tell her.

Kushina sat on the ground and patted the spot next to her, inviting Naruto to sit down.

They both took a seat, and Naruto looked at his mother, saying, "I... I wanted to ask you so much. I have so much to tell you..."

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She placed her hand on his shoulder and gently caressed his cheek, saying, "Calm down, Naruto. I'm not going anywhere."

He held her hand and looked at her, a slight smile appearing on his face. "You are so beautiful, Mom."

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Kushina giggled at his remark and asked, "What is so beautiful about me?"

Naruto, without hesitation, tightened his grip on her hand. "Your hair is beautiful, your smile is beautiful"

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She laughed. "So you like my hair, and yours are just like mine... You're the second person who likes my hair." She ruffled his hair fondly.

Naruto laughed as she ruffled his hair. "So, Naruto, where is your girlfriend?"

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"Huh," Naruto was surprised by the sudden question. "What do you mean by girlfriend, Mom? I don't have any."

She closed her eyes and tapped her finger on her head. "I have seen you with the girl... What was her name? Huh... I couldn't remember it. It's like you were badly injured while fighting someone... Maybe I am a soul fragment, so I couldn't remember anything," she mumbled.

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Naruto looked at her, pondering. In his eyes, she looked so adorable, and he just wanted her in his life. Like any family, he wanted to live with her. "What are you saying, Mom? I can't hear you."

Kushina shook her head, too happy to see her son. "It's nothing. Tell me, what do you like, Naru-chan?"

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Naruto averted his gaze, feeling embarrassed by his nickname. "I like apples, sweets…," he told her.

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Seeing her son embarrassed, she hugged him tightly, burying him in her embrace. "You are such a sweet boy, my boy, Naru-chan."

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Naruto felt embarrassed and didn't look up. He relished in her playfulness. "Mom, it's embarrassing."

"Naru-chan."

"Mom."

"Naru-chan."

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He didn't say anything this time, just hugged her tightly. Seeing him like this, Kushina giggled. "My son... you are such a sweetie... I wish I could stay by your side all the time," she said, her lips quivering as she spoke. Her time with her son was now over, and her eyes started to moisten.

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Naruto looked at his mother as she began to glow, realizing she was going to disappear. "No... No," he tightened his hug, afraid she would vanish. He gazed into her eyes, not wanting her to go away. He would do anything to keep her by his side. "I don't want you to leave. Stay with me, Mom... Is it selfish to ask this?"

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Kushina gently patted his back. "No, you are not selfish, Naru-chan. Every child wants his mother to be with him."

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Kushina started to disappear, her body turning into golden particles. Naruto's tears fell uncontrollably. "I don't want you to leave me... I want you to stay with me, even if I'm selfish…I~I don't care about anything, I want you to be with me… I... I will bring you back, no matter what."

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Seeing her son like this, her heart ached. She couldn't bear to watch him like this. "I too wish I could stay with you, watch you grow up."

For the last time, she hugged him tightly and kissed his forehead. "Be happy, my son."

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Naruto watched her as she disappeared. "I... I promise I will bring you back." There was nothing in his hands now; she was gone. His mother was gone. He looked at his empty hands. "Even if I'm a bad person, even if I'm selfish... I promise I will bring her back."

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He stood up and wiped away his tears.

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END Flashback

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His heart ached suddenly, and he clutched his chest. "Why am I remembering this now?" He recalled his conversation with his mother. He remembered his promise to her.

"Original... you fucker... deal with your problems!" he yelled.

Every clone had the personality traits from the original. And this arrogant punk, who created two S-rank jutsu in the span of some minutes, is having his heart bleed.

"Family, love, friends... these are the bitter and sweet tastes of life. That's why Naruto didn't form bonds with everyone. Instead, he strengthened the bonds he had.

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Although his heart ached while remembering his mother, the woman who gave birth to him and died while protecting him, Naruto may be a jerk towards others, but there are some people he cares about most and loves dearly. They may be few, and you could count them on one hand, and his mother was one of them.

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He smiled when he remembered his mother holding his hand and talking about various things.

At the same time, a hand pressed on his shoulder. He was lost in his thoughts, and he didn't notice anything.

"Are you okay, Naruto?" Shikamaru asked him.

Naruto looked at him and nodded.

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An~ End of the chapter, tell me how you like it, The flashback was not in the original chapter, but I feel like I should write it, From this flashback, you can understand his character more, he is not some emo guy, with emotionless face and a cold glint in his eyes, he is just a normal boy just like me and you who just wanted to live with his family and don't be bothered by anyone that's why he wants power.

Here is today's question

If you are in Naruto's place, will you revive your mother?

1. Yes

2. No.

If you like the chapter, please comment on the chapter, genuine comment so I could reply you and if you have powerstones just give them to me…