Change is necessary

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To Be Hokage - Chapter 24 : Change is necessary

The night was serene, the moon cast a silvery glow over the dense canopy, creating a mosaic of shadows and light that danced with every rustle of the leaves. The air was cool and fresh, filled with the earthy scent of damp wood and the faint aroma of wildflowers that grew in patches where the moonlight broke through. The tranquility of the forest is broken only by the soft, rhythmic sounds of Kushina and her ANBU escort moving swiftly through the trees. 

Kushina led the group, dressed in her jounin outfit. Behind her, four ANBU operatives followed in perfect synchronization, their masks reflecting the moonlight as they moved with silent precision.

While their path was carefully chosen to avoid detection, taking advantage of the natural cover provided by the forest. The shinobi's senses were heightened, every snap of a twig and rustle of leaves noted and analysed. Kushina might be powerful, but still was a high value target. So all protocols had to be followed.

It had already been some hours since they left Hotsprings capital. As they neared Fire country borders, Kushina could sense the familiar outposts well hidden in forests. Her thought went to reaching home finally after this cumbersome but somewhat successful trip and mission. She bought some time for herself and Konoha. 

As she continued to lead her team through the forest, Kushina's mind wandered back to the events of this morning. The memory was vivid, as if it were happening all over again.

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It was morning, and after overseeing the morning drills, Kushina found herself in the barracks mess hall. She wanted to see firsthand the kind of food being provided to her shinobis. The mess hall was a bustling place, filled with the sounds of clattering dishes, laughter, and conversations. The aroma of freshly cooked rice, miso soup, grilled fish, and pickled vegetables filled the air, A proof to the nutritious and hearty meals prepared for the shinobis.

Kushina sat at one of the long wooden tables, a tray of food before her. The meals were simple but balanced, designed to provide the energy and nutrients necessary for the demanding lives of shinobi. There were bowls of steaming white rice, tender slices of grilled salmon, and plates of crisp pickled radishes. The miso soup was hot and comforting, with bits of tofu and seaweed floating in the savory broth. Fresh fruits and green tea were also available, rounding out the meal.

As she ate, a few shinobis and kunoichis were surprised to see her there, mingling with them instead of staying in her office or on the training grounds. Some were excited, their eyes lighting up at the sight of her.

"Look, it's Kushina-sama!" one of the young shinobis exclaimed, nudging his friend.

"I can't believe she's here with us," another whispered, his voice filled with awe.

Many remembered her striking outfit from the previous day when she had walked back with the Daimyo. The memory of her elegant kimono, which accentuated her curves and exuded power, was fresh in their minds.

"Why couldn't she wear something similar today?" one of the shinobis thought, a wistful expression on his face.

As Kushina continued to eat, a group of kunoichis approached her. They were young, their faces filled with determination and admiration.

"Kushina-sama," one of them began hesitantly, "we aspire to be as skilled and strong as you are. Can you give us some advice?"

Kushina smiled warmly at them, her eyes reflecting kindness and encouragement. "Hard work, dedication, and believing in yourself are the keys to success. Never underestimate the power of teamwork and always strive to improve. Remember, even the smallest steps forward can lead to great achievements."

The kunoichis nodded eagerly, inspired by her words.

"Thank you, Kushina-sama," another one said. "We will work hard and follow your example."

Just as Kushina finished her breakfast, Yugao, her ANBU guard, approached her with a concerned expression. "Kushina-sama, a few nobles from the Daimyo-sama's court have arrived at the barracks gates to meet you. What should I say?"

Kushina's eyebrows raised in surprise. 'Nobles… to meet me?' she thought, clearly taken aback by the unexpected visit. She quickly composed herself, masking her surprise with a simple smile. "Ask them to wait near the guest quarters. I will wrap this up and arrive there soon," she instructed Yugao.

Yugao nodded and swiftly exited the mess hall to relay the message. Kushina took a deep breath, her mind racing with questions about the nobles' sudden visit. She knew she had to maintain her composure and handle the situation the same way she did yesterday. 'Just when I thought I would be away from these pesky nobles for today' she thought.

She stood up, smoothing out her outfit, and prepared herself for the meeting. As she walked towards the guest quarters, she couldn't help but think back to the morning drills and the faces of the young kunoichis. Their determination reminded her of her own journey and the responsibilities she bore as a leader.

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Near the guest room, the Minister of Trade, Masaru Inoue, and the Minister of Law, Kitamura Kenjiro, stood close to each other, away from the rest of the men. Masaru had a sly smile playing on his lips. "What do you think of our esteemed guest, Kitamura?"

Kitamura raised an eyebrow, his expression thoughtful. "Kushina Uzumaki, the Red Hot-Blooded Habanero, is a stoic and formidable woman. Her reputation as a kunoichi is unparalleled. She is strong-willed and staunchly against anyone who demeans kunoichis. She dislikes perverts, and I have heard she once almost killed Jiraiya of the Sannin for trying to do something perverted. So that's why I wonder, do you really think those gifts will have the desired effect?"

Masaru chuckled softly. "Oh, I have no doubt. Gifts have a way of revealing the true nature of people. If she accepts them, it means she has a side to her that we are not fully aware of. And if she rejects them... well, it will still tell us something valuable."

Kitamura nodded slowly. "True, true. But I will still caution you. Ryuki-sama has taken a keen interest in her. Despite our desire not to bow before Konoha, if your plan backfires, he may not appreciate our... unconventional methods."

Masaru shrugged. "Ryuki-sama wants results. He may not care about the methods if it helps to get Konoha in line. Besides, it's not like we're doing anything overtly disrespectful. It's just a gift."

Kitamura sighed. "A gift she may not like. I hope you know what you are doing."

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As Kushina arrived at the guest quarters, she saw a group of men dressed in expensive-looking outfits. "These aren't just some nobles; it's almost the whole lot of them," she thought. "I can identify most of them," she mused as she saw the faces of men, most of whom were present in the rotemburo the previous day. Among them, she also recognized a few nobles from the Daimyo's court, including the Minister of Trade and the Minister of Law.

Kushina greeted them with a warm smile, standing tall and confident. "Good morning, gentlemen. It's a pleasure to see you all here. Please, make yourselves comfortable," she said, motioning them to sit in a big room . She maintained a composed posture, her hands gently clasped in front of her.

Internally, a few of the men felt a pang of disappointment. They had hoped to see Kushina in something more revealing, like the outfit she wore the previous day with the Daimyo. "Damn, why couldn't she wear something similar?" one of them thought, wistfully remembering her elegant kimono.

Kushina invited the nobles to the guest meeting room, where they came in one by one, each bearing gifts.

"Kushina-sama, you are doing an excellent job as Konoha's ambassador. We have complete confidence in you, while I had attended the meeting yesterday I couldn't give you anything" said the first noble, presenting her with a finely crafted wooden box. Inside was an assortment of expensive tea blends. Kushina accepted it graciously, her smile never faltering.

"Thank you. I've heard these blends are exquisite. I'll be sure to enjoy them," she replied politely.

Similarly as he walked out another man entered and after greeting her he too placed another item on her table.

"Your efforts are truly commendable. I hope this token of appreciation reflects our gratitude, Uzumaki-san" said another, handing her a beautifully decorated porcelain sake set, along with a few bottles of rare and expensive sake.

"This is a wonderful gift. I'll treasure this set," she said with a warm smile.

Then another one came in "Please accept this gift, Kushina-san. I am glad that I got to meet you" said the man, offering a beautifully crafted scroll holder made from lacquered wood, adorned with intricate designs. Kushina admired the craftsmanship before accepting it with a nod.

"Such a beautiful piece. It will certainly find a special place in my office," she said appreciatively.

Soon almost all men came in, placing their gifts on her table or on the floor. She was amused with them and their behaviour. As she looked at items placed around her she couldn't help but think 'these certainly will come in handy' she thought while looking at some items.

The door opened and she realised this must be one of last men, she recognized him as the Minister of Law Kitamura Kenjiro .She had seen him one of few nobles who had tried to oppose the deal.

"Greetings Uzumaki-san, I have already spoken yesterday but I hope now you will help Konoha's higher-ups understand our issues. For representing our problems with the current agreement you have our full support." he spoke as he placed a beautifully designed kimono from a 'Kazuki Kobayashi', If the tag on packaging was anything to go by . The fabric looked rich and luxurious, the patterns intricate and elegant.

"This is my token of appreciation. You have my utmost faith," the noble spoke. 

"This is too much," she said, clearly realizing the value of the clothing.

"Not at all, Uzumaki-san. This kimono is but a small token of our appreciation for all the hard work you've done and continue to do. I have no doubt you will represent ours and Konoha's interests impeccably," Kitamura replied firmly.

Realizing that refusing might offend him, Kushina accepted with a gracious nod. "Thank you." she said sincerely.

The man nodded and went out of the room. Finally, the Minister of Trade entered.

 "Kushina, let me reintroduce myself. I am Masaru Inoue, Minister of Trade. I also run one of the largest trading businesses in the country, with trades coming from all over the elemental nations. While my friends would have already spoken about how they believe in you, I won't repeat the same thing."

Kushina nodded and smiled, gesturing for him to continue.

"Well, I'm sure you'll do something to ensure this agreement with Ryuki-sama stands. It's beneficial for me as well if the new trade agreement stays intact. We both can benefit," he said, emphasising the word "we."

He then looked at the gift packets surrounding her in the room. "It's customary to gift a new relation with presents, so I also brought a gift," he said, pulling out a small box from his robe.

"While the size may not be much," he said as he opened the box, Kushina's eyes widened as it contained a pair of twin ear studs with shining ruby-like jewels, the red color matching her hair.

"I had seen you liked the jewellery yesterday," he continued, seeing her expression. Kushina controlled the blush forming on her cheeks, remembering when a merchant had put an anklet on her foot.

"This is really unnecessary," she said, clearly realizing the jewellery was far more expensive than any she had worn.

"No, it isn't, Uzumaki-san. It's nothing if this agreement stays," the noble replied.

She didn't try to deny him, trying not to admonish him and nodded. "Well, I can accept it then, but please, no more such expensive gifts," she spoke.

"I know, I know, but this goes together with it," the man spoke as he grinned and pulled out another similar box and opened it. It contained a golden chain connected to similar stud-like things with similar ruby-like stones. Kushina didn't understand what type of jewellery it was. 'Maybe a necklace to go with it or something to tie in hair ' she thought.

"Thank you," she replied.

'Hehe, she accepted it,' the minister thought.

"Can I help you put it on?" he asked with slight hesitation, sweat adorning his face and his heart thumping in his chest. He had heard what kunoichi like her had done to some perverts. But his courage increased when she accepted his gift, and yesterday she had allowed that merchant to put the anklets on her, so he took his chances, even if in his heart he knew that there was no way she would allow him, especially considering the gift. They say lust and greed can drive men to anything, and this was one such scenario.

She was taken aback. 'He wants to put that on me?' she thought. 'I can't allow this today.'

"I may not look like it, but I have experienced hands," he spoke again, seeing her silence.

"I'm sorry, Minister Masaru. Thank you, but I don't think I can do that today. Maybe some other time when I have more of my schedule free," she replied sincerely, not knowing what her words might mean to the man.

"Really, a promise then?" the man asked eagerly.

"Sure," she replied, smiling.

"Well, next time we meet, please do show me how this piece looks on you. I would love to see your beauty enhanced by it," he said, pointing to the item he had placed in front of her.

She nodded.

"Thank you, we will meet again," the man grinned as he turned.

As Masaru stepped out of the room with a dreamy expression, his thoughts wandered to the unexpected turn of events. 'She really has a different side to her'. He thought

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Inside, Kushina sighed as the nobles finally left, She quickly closed the small jewellery boxes shaking her head. "So many gifts, Mikoto will have a field day looking through them," she thought as she glanced at the assortment of gifts scattered around the room and quickly sealed them in a scroll. "They took all my morning," she thought with a hint of frustration.

"If being Hokage is like this, sometimes I wonder if Minato-koi deliberately tries to stay away," she mused, shaking her head.

Her eyes caught the clock on the wall, and she gasped. "Oh, I need to meet Ryuki-san as well," she remembered, recalling the message a servant had delivered to her guard earlier. Daimyo had requested to meet her at "Gafuu Chatei" , a premiere tea shop nearby barracks.

"What kind of name is that? Did the owner get inspiration from Minato's naming sense" she muttered . 'It literally means Elegant Breeze Tea Pavilion' she laughed as she hurried out of the guest meeting room and made her way to her quarters to get ready for the meeting.

Reaching her room, Kushina quickly scanned her wardrobe, contemplating what to wear. "What should I wear?" she wondered aloud. 'It's not a formal setting,'she thought, her mind racing as she considered her options. "It's an informal setting," she gleamed as her eyes landed on a piece of clothing that made her smile.

Her gaze settled on a full-body red kimono adorned with a delicate floral pattern. "Finally, I get to wear this," she thought, feeling a thrill of excitement. It was one of the things she had bought while shopping with Mikoto. Traditional and conservative, Mikoto had even admonished her for choosing such an outfit.

Discarding her shinobi clothes, Kushina slipped into the kimono, the silk fabric gliding smoothly over her skin. She carefully wrapped the obi around her waist, securing it with practiced ease. The floral pattern danced across the crimson fabric, adding a touch of elegance to her appearance. She adjusted the folds and checked her reflection in the mirror, ensuring that every detail was perfect. She added a touch of makeup, highlighting her natural beauty without overdoing it. Satisfied with her appearance, she took a deep breath and headed out of her quarters.

Kushina nodded to Yugao outside her doors, who followed her in her Anbu persona along with another Anbu wearing a boar mask.

"Hopefully, I can close this soon and be home by evening," she said to Yugao.

The Anbu nodded in agreement.

As they reached the gates of the barracks, the shinobi guards bowed to her in respect. Once outside the gates, she turned to her guards. "Do any of you know our destination?" she asked.

"Yes, Kushina-sama," Yugao replied. "Rabbit and Turtle have secured and cleared it and are currently watching over it."

Kushina nodded, realizing the extent of her Anbu's diligence in ensuring her safety. "Did you check the Daimyo's palace and rotenburo as well?" she asked curiously.

"No, we didn't go to the Daimyo's palace as we don't have jurisdiction there, but we were keeping an eye on you and your chakra. Any signal from you, and we would have been there immediately. And yes, yesterday we did a sweep of the rotenburo before your meeting. Rabbit had also henged in as one of the crowd during the meeting," Yugao replied.

Kushina nodded, her thoughts briefly wandering. 'Wait, did Rabbit also see the merchant putting the anklet on me?' she wondered.

"We are here," Yugao spoke, breaking her train of thought.

"That was fast," she muttered as she saw the tea shop. It was indeed quite luxurious, a place frequented by nobles.

The tea shop, known as Gafuu Chatei, was an elegant establishment with sliding shoji doors and beautifully carved wooden beams. Lanterns hung from the eaves, casting a warm and inviting glow. 

She saw the Daimyo's guards at the doors. She recognised a few of them from 'spar' along with their boss, 'He is Yuma or Yuneko something' she tried to get the name of head captain correctly. Her Anbu stopped near the entrance as she walked past the burly men, their eyes following her every move.

Inside, the floors were covered with tatami mats, and low wooden tables were set with exquisite tea sets. The air was filled with the delicate scent of green tea and fresh flowers. The tea shop was a blend of elegance and tradition. Paper lanterns hung from the ceiling, casting a soft light over the room. Delicate calligraphy adorned the walls, and potted bonsai trees added to refinement more. The tables were arranged to provide privacy, each one nestled in its own alcove.

She noticed it was practically empty, realising daimyo must have booked it beforehand, Ryuki, was already seated at one of the tables. He looked up as she approached, a smile playing on his lips.

"I hope I didn't make you wait," she greeted him with a polite bow.

"No, you are on time. We just arrived," Ryuki replied, his eyes lingering on her.

Kushina took a seat opposite Ryuki, as the soft glow of the tea shop lanterns bathed the room in a warm light. 

"Thank you for inviting, Ryuki-san," Kushina began with a polite nod. "I appreciate the invitation to this beautiful tea house."

Ryuki smiled, a glint of admiration in his eyes. "It's my pleasure, Kushina-san. We nobles believe in the strength and wisdom you bring as Konoha's ambassador. And we are friends now aren't we ?." he spoke as he eyed her

"Yes, we are," she replied with a polite smile.

"I must say," Ryuki said, leaning slightly forward, "my nobles and I have immense faith in your capabilities. That is why I would like to add one more stipulation to our agreement. I propose that from now on, you be the one to represent Konoha and attend important meetings here in my court or the meeting place agreed upon in person. Your presence ensures the utmost efficiency in our cooperation."

Kushina nodded thoughtfully. "The agreement already includes terms for regular meetings. I'm sure it can be arranged. If for some reason, I couldn't attend personally, Konoha can certainly send a suitable representative to come in my stead."

Ryuki nodded but inwardly muttered, "This Bitch… She still denies me…" Outwardly, he maintained his pleasant demeanour.

Kushina, taking a sip of her tea, spoke again " Ryuki-san. The recent agreement has already shown promise in strengthening our trade routes. However, after I heard your concerns, I believe there is still room for improvement."

Ryuki leaned forward, his eyes sharp with interest. "What do you propose?"

"I will suggest we establish more secure trade routes," Kushina said. "Currently, there are areas vulnerable to bandit attacks. We could station more shinobi along these routes to ensure safe passage. I will definitely put this point with Sandaime-sama" she added. She had thought some concerns from nobles and from their point of view they were right she had conceded.

Ryuki nodded thoughtfully. "An excellent point. Increasing security would benefit both our nations. Perhaps we could also set up checkpoints at strategic locations."

Kushina agreed, "Yes, checkpoints would deter potential threats and ensure that only authorized personnel and goods are passing through. It would also help in keeping track of the flow of goods and resources." She spoke noting it down to keep that point as well in her report.

Ryuki's lips curled into a smile. "I see you have given this much thought, Kushina-san. What about mutual cooperation in other areas, such as information sharing and intelligence?"

Kushina considered this. "Information sharing is crucial. If we can keep each other informed of any potential threats, it will strengthen our defences. I can take this as a suggestion as well , I will ask for the establishment of a joint intelligence task force which includes our shinobis and some of your top notch soldiers."

Ryuki raised an eyebrow genuinely intrigued. "A joint task force? Interesting. How do you propose we structure this?"

"Hmm, " She started, "We can assign representatives from both sides of forces," Kushina explained. "These representatives would work together, sharing information and coordinating our responses to any threats. This way, we can ensure that both our nations are prepared for any eventuality."

Ryuki nodded in agreement. "That sounds reasonable. I will discuss this with my council and ensure we appoint our best for this task force."

"Yes I will also suggest it in my report," Ksuhina added.

As the meeting continued, Ryuki made several more attempts to subtly touch her hand or brush against her arm, but Kushina always managed to evade him with a well-timed movement or gesture. They discussed various other points of cooperation, from cultural exchanges to economic collaborations. Both sides showed a willingness to work together for the betterment of their nations.

Soon their meeting drew to a close, Kushina rose from her seat. "Thank you for the productive discussion, Ryuki-san. I must conclude my trip and return home."

Ryuki's expression turned slightly disappointed. "Really? But you just arrived a day ago, why not stay another day? Enjoy the best hotel in our capital. It's an experience unlike any other. I will arrange the rooms for you right away."

Kushina smiled politely, shaking her head. "Thank you for the generous offer, Ryuki-san, but I must decline this time. Perhaps some other visit."

Ryuki frowned but quickly masked his displeasure. "Very well," he said, signalling to an attendant. "Please accept these gifts as a token of our esteem." The attendant brought forth beautifully wrapped packages.

"These are dresses and some other things from my wife," Ryuki said, his tone smooth and filled with pride. He then pulled a smaller package from his robes. "This is a special item of my nation or you can say my family. It's oil you find only here in my palace, gifted to friends and family only," Ryuki explained as he handed her the small package. It was the same oil that Akari had used on her in the onsen. 'Use it and it will help you realise your true nature, a slut,' he thought.

Kushina accepted the package with a grateful smile. "Thank you, Ryuki-san. Please convey my thanks to Aiko-san as well." Not that she knew Daimyo had lied to her. The 'gifts' were selected by him and Yumeki. 'I wish I could see your face when you open these packages,' he thought.

As they walked to the doors of the establishment, Ryuki pulled out a couple of golden coins from his robes, presenting them to Kushina. "And these," he said, "are tokens for two nights at the best hotel in all of the elemental nations."

Kushina looked at the coins with a curious expression as the Daimyo continued, "The tokens are for the Saikuzi Hotel, a place known for its luxury and exclusivity. The best hotel in the elemental nations," he boasted.

Kushina's eyes widened slightly at the sight of the golden coins. She remembered Akari mentioning something about the best hotel. Taking a coin-shaped token in her hand, she looked it over. One side bore Ryuki's image engraved in it, while the other depicted a grand building with the inscription 'The Saikuzi Hotel' engraved. 

"Thank you, Ryuki-san, but you didn't have to go that far," she said genuinely. 

"Please, consider it a gesture of goodwill and appreciation for our collaboration," Ryuki said smoothly.

"Thank you once again for everything." Kushina bowed as she slipped the tokens inside the hidden pockets in the sleeves of her kimono. 'I will invite Minato-koi,' she thought.

'Yeah, I will take all this back with full interest when I mount you,' Ryuki thought as he outwardly nodded, a prideful smug smile on his face. "You are welcome to visit anytime, Kushina-san. These tokens are for VIPs only and can be redeemed by two people at any time."

With a final exchange of pleasantries, Kushina took her leave, the golden coins and gifts sealed safely away. As she walked out of Gafuu Chatei, her Anbu guards fell into step behind her, ready to escort her back to the barracks.

She had bid farewell to shinobis at barracks, Shitoryu had given her some reports that she sealed alongside other documents. She had noticed a few things here that she would definitely discuss with Sandaime. 

By the time they were ready to leave it was already sunset, But she didn't mind it. Travelling at night through trees was one of her favourite parts as being leaf kunoichi. 

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As Kushina walked away, Yumeki approached Ryuki, his eyes following her retreating form.

"Do you think she will come back?" Yumeki asked, a hint of skepticism in his voice.

"Of course she will," Ryuki replied with a smirk. "She got a taste this time. Next time, I will be feasting on her," he chuckled, his tone filled with dark anticipation.

"I doubt it," Yumeki said, earning a sharp glance from Ryuki. "But this visit, we definitely got more than we bargained for," he continued, remembering the image of a nude Kushina, her commando walk in the palace, his own disgraceful loss, and then her scantily clad form with the Daimyo yesterday.

"Have patience and believe in my plan, Yumeki," Ryuki said confidently, his eyes gleaming with intent.

"Of course, Daimyo-sama," Yumeki replied, bowing slightly. Despite his doubts, he knew better than to openly question his friend and boss. 

"Yumeki," Ryuki said, breaking his train of thought, "make sure everything is in place for her next visit. I want no loose ends.."

Yumeki nodded. "I will ensure everything is prepared, Daimyo-sama."

Ryuki's eyes followed Kushina until she was out of sight. "She may resist now, but everyone has a breaking point. She will come to rely on me more than she realises." he chuckled with a smirk.

As Yumeki watched Ryuki walk away, he couldn't help but wonder 'How long it would take for that redhead bitch to succumb to Ryuki's plans. Or will she really fall ?' He thought.

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It was early morning when Kushina noticed the gates of Konoha, the sun was not even over the horizon when Kushina and her team returned to the village. They had travelled for most of the night, just taken some rest at one of the outposts near the Fire Country's borders; otherwise, they would have been faster and Konoha would still be in a nocturnal darkness.. As they arrived at the gates, she felt a wave of relief wash over her. The familiar sights and sounds of her village brought a sense of comfort, though she knew her duties were far from over.

"Welcome back, Kushina-sama," Kotetsu, the chūnin at the gates, greeted as they entered the village. She nodded in response, her mind already focused on the next steps.

"Yugao," Kushina said, her voice low but steady, "I want to ensure that our report to the Hokage includes every detail of the mission. For this, I want you to write down a report of what you and your team saw there. I will formulate a report on the official mission part. I know I might sound overly cautious over nothing, but I can't help but think something was amiss there."

"Understood, Kushina-sama," Yugao replied, her eyes still scanning the surroundings for any potential threats even though they were in Konoha.

"You and your team can take a rest. I will report to the Hokage Tower before retreating back to home. It's still early, so I will meet Sandaime-sama during the day," she spoke.

The Anbu nodded as she signalled her team, and soon they all disappeared. Kushina, too, then jumped to the roofs and started to make her way to the Hokage Tower. She had to sign in there and then return to her home.

The trip to the tower was uneventful; she was too blurry to even notice any shinobis. Entering the gates of the Hokage Tower, she saw chūnins at the gates bowing to her. She nodded and made her way to the mission desk. As she thought, there wasn't much activity there, with shinobis on duty chatting among themselves in a relaxed manner.

Seeing her, one shinobi carrying a pile of papers immediately stilled. "Kushina-sama," he spoke as he bowed. She realized she knew him—he was Daikoku, one of the chūnins who always stuttered around her.

"You are baa-ck, Kushina-sama " the chūnin spoke.

"Yes, just officially reporting my return. Sandaime wouldn't be here, would he?" she asked.

"No, Kushina-sama, he would join in his usual time," the man replied.

"Alright, let him know I will report to him by noon." She replied as she signed her return on the register.

"Hai, Kushina-sama," the man replied.

Nodding, she quickly left the tower and was soon on the roofs, jumping towards the Uzumaki compound. As she jumped, her mind came back to the topic of Ryuki, the Daimyo of Hot Springs. It was true she had noticed Daimyo's odd behaviour towards her. Now that she had some time to think about it during the trip back to Konoha, she couldn't help but think if he had some ulterior motive. She had tried to think what could be his ulterior motive. 'Does he want to sleep with me?' she thought.

'As if we would sleep with anyone,' complained the moral voice in her head. Clearly offended by even thinking about that possibility.

'If it wasn't for the agreement, I would have admonished him and others as well,' Kushina thought, considering how she had to control her behaviour to act 'properly.'

'Although It's certainly an amusing thought, ain't it? And exciting as well?' the naughty voice purred. 'Imagine if you gave him something to tug on,' the voice added.

'Don't be stupid. We aren't like those kunoichis who use seduction to achieve their objectives. I'm different; we are different,' the moral voice added.

'Spoil sport,' the naughty voice spoke.

'Anyways, that couldn't be his ulterior motive, could it? He wants to get close to me because I'm Konoha's ambassador and then probably wants to have an agreement more beneficial towards his country,' she thought.

'Yes, that could be it, definitely,' she agreed with that thought.

'I will ask Sandaime to increase our surveillance on Ryuki-san's activities,' she thought. 'So if he has some plans, he would definitely be talking with his nobles. Our spies can definitely help with that,' she pondered.

She paused her thoughts as the gates of her compound came into view. 'Oh, Naruto and Karin-chan would still be at Mikoto's and Hitomi's place,' she thought.

'I had thought I would surprise them. Guess that can wait. I will take some rest and then report to the old man before collecting them from the academy,' she planned.

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After arriving home and resting for a few hours, Kushina awoke around noon. She stretched, feeling the tiredness gone. 'Okay, let's get this over with,' she thought with a sigh, heading towards the bathroom, knowing she needed to freshen up before reporting to the Hokage.

Entering the washroom, Kushina undressed slowly, her clothes falling to the floor in a heap. She caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror, her hair tousled and her eyes slightly tired. 'I really need this,' she thought as she stepped into the shower.

The hot water cascaded over her body, soothing her muscles and washing away the grime from the journey. She lathered soap into her skin, scrubbing diligently. As she did, her mind drifted back to the meeting with Ryuki and his odd behavior. 'He definitely has some ulterior motive,' she pondered.

Kushina let the water rinse the soap from her body, feeling the warmth seep into her bones. She took her time, enjoying the few moments of peace. After a while, she turned off the shower and stepped out, wrapping a towel around herself. She wiped the fog from the mirror and looked at her reflection, taking a deep breath. 'Alright, time to get ready.'

Coming into the bedroom with the towel wrapped securely around her, she saw her closet standing open, revealing a selection of clothes. For a moment, her eyes lingered on the scrolls containing packages from daimyos and others sitting on her dresser. She hesitated, contemplating whether she should see what was inside. 'I should probably check what Aiko has gifted me this time,' she thought, but then decided against it. 'No, I'll deal with that later.'

After drawing a white set of fresh underwear, Kushina pulled out a black pencil skirt and a crisp white shirt. She slipped into the skirt, feeling it hug her curves snugly. She buttoned up the white shirt, tucking it neatly into the waistband of the skirt.

Moving to the front of the mirror, she brushed her damp hair until it shone. 'Minato would like this look,' she thought with a small smile, thinking of her husband. She applied a light touch of makeup, just enough to highlight her features and give her a refreshed look. She had recently started to use light makeup as she realised it made her feel better. 'I need some jewellery?,' she thought, looking in the mirror and considering how it would look on her. 'Maybe I could try those ruby earrings that the minister gifted,' she considered but decided against it. Those things looked too fancy and expensive to wear casually, let alone for a simple office setting. 'We'd better save them for a special occasion'.

Kushina took one last look in the mirror, adjusting her shirt and smoothing down her skirt. She grabbed her bag and headed out the door. 'I will have some ramen at Ichiraku's after I'm done reporting to the old man,' she decided.

Kushina left her home and made her way through the familiar streets of Konoha. She nodded and smiled at the villagers who greeted her. It was good to be back. While she enjoyed her trip to the hot springs capital, where the general public hardly knew her, being here in Konoha's streets was something else. This was a testament to her hard work and the recognition she received from everyone here.

As she approached the Hokage Tower, she nodded to shinobi and kunoichi greeting her. She entered the tower, her steps echoing in the quiet hallways. The reception area was much busier now, with shinobi and village staff moving about with their daily tasks.

"Kushina-sama," a young chuunin at the reception desk greeted her with a bow. "The Hokage is expecting you."

"Thank you," she replied, giving him a polite nod before making her way to the Hokage's office.

As she entered the office, she found the old man seated behind his desk smoking his pipe, surrounded by piles of paperwork so neatly lined up and organized that at a first glance Kushina could distinguish the finished work from the slope. He looked up and smiled warmly at her. "Kushina, welcome back. I trust your mission went well?"

Kushina smiled at him and bowed respectfully. "Yes, old-man. The mission was successful. I have noted some of the concerns of the nobles there. I have bought us some time as well."

"Good, good. Please, have a seat," Hiruzen said, gesturing to the chair in front of his desk and setting aside his pipe, leaving it in its respective holder on his desk. "I'm eager to hear your report." He eyed the redhead and personally he had missed her presence in his office. But after the last 'war of pranks' that got out of hand, he had to send her on this mission to cool her down. 'I hope she forgot about that spanking,' he mused.

Kushina took a seat and began detailing the mission, carefully explaining the events and interactions she had with the Daimyo and nobles, skipping the setting of said meeting or where they agreed. Though she, in the end, did ask to increase surveillance on the Daimyo and his nobles so that she could have more idea if they had planned something or if this was all genuine concern.

"I see," Hiruzen said, leaning back in his chair thoughtfully. "Your instincts are rarely wrong, Kushina. We will increase surveillance on Ichinose-san and his activities. It's important that we stay vigilant. But from my experience, Nobles have this quirkiness and can show pettiness at small things and sometimes act oddly as well. Acting like spoiled brats throwing tantrums is usually part of their play. But you will soon learn more of that."

Kushina nodded, relieved that her concerns were being taken seriously. "Thank you, old-man. Yeah, they are petty and quirky," she spoke, remembering Ryuki's and the nobles' behaviour, including Aiko and her friends' antics. "I believe it's necessary to keep an eye on him. He seems... unpredictable. And even if it's nothing, I would get more heads-up in case there is a next meeting."

Hiruzen nodded and smiled reassuringly. "We'll take all necessary precautions. Your report is invaluable, Kushina. You've done well."

"Thank you, old-man," Kushina said, feeling a sense of satisfaction. "Is there anything else you need from me?"

Hiruzen shook his head. "No, that will be all for now. Take some time to rest today and be with your family. You've earned it. You can submit a written report once you are done within a week."

Kushina stood and bowed once more. "I appreciate it, old-man."

As she left the Hokage's office, Hiruzen's gaze lingered on her backside. 'Damn, I missed that ass, even though it has been just some days,' he thought.

His thoughts stopped when he saw her re-enter the room. He didn't have the opportunity to react as she threw something at him. White smoke filled the room and his vision. "Got ya, old-man! Don't think I have forgotten what you did last week. I will have my revenge!" She called and he could hear her playful giggles as the door closed.

He performed a few hand signs and blew air from his mouth. The smoke cleared, and a grin formed on his face. 'She is back and wants to play. Guess I will have opportunities,' he thought. His eyes then landed on scattered documents and papers in the office, and his jaw dropped. 'She knew I would use a wind jutsu to blow smoke.' He looked at the ruined work and impending headache. 'I will punish her,' he sighed.

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A sense of accomplishment washed over her as she made her way to Ichiraku's. She had done her duty, and now she could look forward to some well-deserved time with her kids.

The sun was high in the sky as she walked through the bustling streets, She reached Ichiraku Ramen and was greeted warmly by Teuchi, the owner.

"Kushina-san! It's been a while!" Teuchi said, smiling widely. "What can I get for you today?"

"The usual, Teuchi-san," Kushina replied with a grin as she took a seat at the counter. "I've been craving your ramen."

Kushina sat at Ichiraku's, waiting for her order, only few minutes passed when a familiar voice interrupted her thoughts.

"Kaa-chan!" Naruto's loud voice entered her ears.

 She turned and saw her eight-year-old son running towards her, his face beaming with excitement. He was dressed like Sasuke. 'He borrowed his clothes,' she thought with amusement.

She stood up from the stool as Naruto reached her and knelt down low enough to be at his level when he hugged her tightly. "You're back!" he shouted, his excitement evident.

"I'm back," she smiled, ruffling his hair. "Shouldn't you be at the academy?" she asked.

Before he could reply, another voice joined in. "Karin-chan said that since she woke up she had the feeling that you were in the village, and I had a feeling I'd find you here, and I was right, " Mikoto's amused voice interrupted.

Kushina raised her head and saw Mikoto alongside Hitomi, Sasuke, Karin, and a scowling Hinata arriving at Ichiraku's.

"Welcome back, Kushina," the raven-haired woman greeted her warmly.

Releasing Naruto, Kushina looked at her friends. Mikoto came closer and hugged her, followed by Hitomi.

"Oba-san!" Karin greeted her, hugging her as well.

"I received news of your arrival, so I thought I'd take the kids out of the academy for a half-day. You might appreciate it," Mikoto explained.

"Thank you," Kushina nodded, feeling grateful. "It's good to be back."

They all ordered ramen and settled down for lunch. Naruto, Sasuke and Mikoto were in the seats to her right, while Karin, Hinata and Hitomi were in the seats to her left.The atmosphere was lively, filled with chatter and laughter.

Naruto, unable to contain his excitement, as he recounted to her the things that happened while she was away, listening to his stories of games, training, pranks and complaints about classes. Although the last thing he said was what caught her attention the most. "So, kaa-chan, you won't believe what happened! Sasuke-teme burnt all my clothes using his fireball jutsu as a prank!"

"What?" Kushina asked in a quizzical frowning manner as if Naruto had just spoken to her in a language she didn't understand?

Sasuke rolled his eyes but didn't deny it, a smirk playing on his lips. "He dared me to do it. He didn't believe I could do that fireball jutsu," he retorted.

"And then, Mikoto-obasan gave me all of Sasuke's new clothes! Look, doesn't it suit me?" Naruto continued, showing off his attire proudly.

Kushina laughed. "You look very handsome, Naruto. But Sasuke, that wasn't very nice," she said, giving the Uchiha boy a playful reprimand.

Mikoto chuckled. "Well, I had to do something. It was either that or let Naruto run around the village in nothing but his underwear!"

"Miko-obachan," Naruto said with a red face.

Everyone laughed hard.

"As for Sasuke-chan, his father gave him enough punishment, I think," Mikoto chuckled. Fugaku had been furious; he banned Sasuke from using any ninjutsu training for the next two months and assigned him to clean the Military Police office, including the toilets. His pocket money was put on hold as well.

Sasuke scowled. 'I shouldn't have been so easily pulled in by Naruto. But his taunts got me,' he thought.

The conversation shifted to Karin and Hinata, who seemed to be getting along well, Kushina noticed.

"Karin-chan, Hinata-chan, how have you two been?" Kushina asked, noticing their newfound friendship.

Karin grinned. "We've been great, Oba-san! Hinata-chan taught me this awesome trick with kunai, and I showed her how to track chakra better."

Hinata blushed slightly, getting praised in front of her idol but smiled. "Karin-chan is really good at sensing chakra. She even gave me some tips to improve my Byakugan sight by pointing at things I usually miss."

"That's wonderful to hear," Kushina said, feeling proud of the girls. "It's important to learn from each other."

"No, Karin-chan, why are you helping our enemy?" Naruto looked at the girl with a look of betrayal.

Kushina couldn't help but giggle. She playfully swatted his head. "She's not helping the enemy, silly. They are both learning. You should do that with Sasuke rather than burning or destroying each other's clothes," she spoke.

Both boys looked away, trying to hide their embarrassment as the group continued to enjoy their lunch

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After lunch, the group decided they all would visit the Uzumaki compound As they slowly walked through the streets of Konoha, the kids took the lead with Sasuke and Naruto running ahead in a race to see who could reach the compound first.

Karin and Hinata walked slowly ahead, watching the boys and following them at a leisurely pace but not too far from the trio of ladies.

Seeing the matriarchs of the Hyuga, Uchiha, and Uzumaki walking through the streets, people gave them a wide berth, some even admiring them. A few older villagers remembered them from their teen years when they ran through these very streets in their kunoichi outfits.

"The Bombshell Squad, indeed," an older man muttered, watching the trio now turned into elegant women and Milfs.

"What?" his companion asked.

"Nothing," the man replied, his gaze lingering on the trio as they disappeared from his sight.

Back with the ladies, "So, how was the meeting?" Mikoto asked.

Kushina told them about the meeting, the formal dinner, and the rotenburo, but she skipped the specifics of the agreement. She didn't tell them about Daimyo's odd behaviour or the accident that happened with her outfit at rotenburo or how she had to dress scantily.She knew Mikoto would not leave her alone if she got even whiff about that. She did mention the gifts, which like she had predicted made Mikoto's eyes light up with excitement. "I can't wait to see them all," Mikoto said, grinning.

Kushina laughed. "Of course, Mikoto, but don't make it a big deal."

Mikoto smirked. "Too late for that. I'm already imagining all the things you must have received."

Hitomi chuckled. "It sounds like you had quite an experience."

Kushina nodded, a thoughtful look crossing her face. "It was... interesting, to say the least."

The group reached the Uzumaki compound, with the kids already running through the gate. 

As they entered, Naruto and Sasuke were already engaged in another playful argument about who won the race, with Karin and Hinata watching with amused smiles.

Kushina led the way inside, the ladies following her. "Let's have some tea and relax for a bit," she suggested.

They settled in the spacious living area, the children still playing outside. Mikoto couldn't contain her curiosity any longer. "So, show us the gifts!"

She led them to her bedroom. Kushina smiled and retrieved the sealing scrolls containing the packages from her dresser. As soon as she placed them on the bed in full view of her friends, Mikoto's eyes widened in anticipation.

"Okay, let's see what we have here," Mikoto said, unsealing the scrolls one by one.

Soon, the entire bed was filled with packages of various shapes and sizes.

"Wow, that's a lot," Mikoto exclaimed.

"Damn, they really wanted to impress you, huh Offu?" Hitomi chuckled, covering her lips with her kimono sleeves.

The first package revealed a beautiful set of traditional kimonos, each intricately designed with floral patterns. Mikoto gasped in delight. "These are gorgeous, Kushina!"

Kushina nodded. "They really are. I can't wait to try them on."

The next packages contained various luxurious items, including delicate crafts, fine silk scarves, and a collection of rare teas, rare sakes . Mikoto and Hitomi admired each piece, commenting on the craftsmanship and beauty.

"Wow, these are so pretty," Mikoto spoke as she opened the box containing anklets that were gifted to her.

"That is some serious craftsmanship," Hitomi agreed as she examined the other anklet of the pair.

Kushina nodded, trying not to think about the event when they were gifted to her.

"And this," Kushina said, unsealing a scroll which made packages given by daimyo appear , "is from Daimyo's wife, Aiko-san."

"Ooh," Mikoto exclaimed, coming closer and taking the packages from her.

As she opened the packages, Kushina's face turned red. Inside was a collection of elegant lingerie and all the outfits she had rejected in the rotenburo, alongside some more short dresses, perfumes, and office pencil skirts with sleeveless shirt sets. Mikoto's eyes sparkled mischievously. "Well, well, someone's got a secret admirer."

Kushina picked up one of the pencil skirts and noticed it was smaller than any pencil skirt she had in her collection. 'It's a mini skirt,' she realised. It was similar to one she had worn once over pantyhose but these seemed even smaller, and there were three of them in black, maroon, and green colours. It was almost identical to the skirt worn by Yukino, the kunoichi who acted as a secretary at Motono-san's office. She couldn't imagine herself dressed like that.

"Sexy skirt, I like," Mikoto smirked. Taking the maroon one and lifting it up to examine it from one side to the other.

"Yeah, if you want a deal signed quickly, you better wear that. And maybe you can get some action as well, of hu" Hitomi added playfully, wiggling her eyes suggestively.

"Shut it, you two," Kushina replied, her face burning with embarrassment.

Kushina continued to examine the contents of the box. The skirts were accompanied by sleeveless shirt sets in different shades of white, each designed to hug her curves and highlight her figure. The materials were high-quality, soft, and luxurious. 'How did Aiko-san know this will fit me?' she wondered, noticing the sizes were almost right, if not slightly smaller.

Mikoto picked up one of the lingerie sets, a delicate piece of black lace with intricate patterns. "This is gorgeous," she said, holding it up to the light. "You should try this on, Kushina." 

In the light, Kushina could see the material was translucent all the way. She could easily see through it. She shook her head, her cheeks still flushed. "What? No."

Hitomi joined in the teasing. "Oh come on, Kushina. Imagine Minato's reaction if he saw you in this. He'd go wild."

Kushina constructed in her mind Minato's hypothetical reaction if he saw her wearing that. Imagining him in a mixture of shocked and horny. She couldn't help but laugh, despite her embarrassment. "You two just want to see me in it, don't you?"

As she continued to explore the contents of the box, she found perfumes with rich, enticing scents, and more dresses, each one more daring than the last. She tried to keep a straight face, but her friends' playful comments made it difficult.

"Well, well, as I previously said, you've got a secret admirer. I was wrong. But now I can say you've got an admirer and a stalker as well. See how these are almost tuned up to match your tastes?" Mikoto added.

Both her friends giggled.

Kushina blushed slightly but laughed. "It's just a gift, Mikoto. Don't read too much into it."

Hitomi chuckled. "Regardless, these are all wonderful gifts. You're very lucky, Kushina," she said as she picked up one lingerie set. "Damn, each one of these lingerie sets is worth at least a B-rank mission's pay. And let's not even talk about the dress sets," Hitomi added, recognizing the brand names.

"Well, she's Daimyo's wife, so she would have expensive tastes," Mikoto chuckled.

"They cost that much?" Kushina finally realised the worth of the outfits in front of her. "Why are they so costly, though? They look like normal material to me," she added.

Mikoto chuckled and shook her head at the redhead's simplicity. "You silly girl." Then her eyes gleamed again. "But don't try to change the topic to the material, but we now know Daimyo's wife fancies Kushi-chan," Mikoto added.

"Mikoto!!! It's not like that," Kushina protested. But her mind went back to the rotenburo when she had stood nude before Aiko in the changing room, with the lady and her friends eying her. 'Is Mikoto right?' she thought. 'Both husband and wife are odd and quirky. Maybe old-man is right about nobles' behaviour. Maybe I'm overthinking.' Her mind added.

"Be careful, Kushina. This Aiko might steal you from Minato," Hitomi spoke in an amused tone.

"Not you too, Hitomi," Kushina replied. Mikoto and Hitomi giggled. None of the ladies knew the gifts in that package were actually selected by Daimyo and Yumeki.

Huffing at her friends' behaviour, Kushina's eyes landed on the package given by the minister of trade. She unsealed a small box containing the pair of ruby 'ear studs,' not knowing their true purpose. She took one of the pieces in her hand, holding it up to the light as it glinted and shone.

Mikoto was about to speak, having recognized the pieces, when Naruto and Karin barged in at that moment. "Wow, pretty red!" Naruto exclaimed from the door of his mother's room, his eyes landing on the ruby-studded jewellery.

Kushina smiled and showed it to them from a distance. "Yes, isn't it beautiful?"

"Yes, kaa-chan!" Naruto said approaching Karin's side to get a better view, eyes wide with admiration.

She saw how that pair of eyes, blue and red, watched with full attention that jewellery store.

Although they both showed a clear interest, she could distinguish how Naruto looked at her with curiosity, while Karin watched her more with fascination.

"What is it?" ask Karin with her eyes wide open and fixed on the ear studs.

"It's an ear stud. It's one of the jewellery pieces that I got. " Kushina showed the ruby stud to the kids as it glittered in the light. She decided not to tell it was a gift; the kids wouldn't understand, and besides, it may set a wrong precedent that taking gifts was okay on duty for shinobis. She didn't want them to learn that.

"It is Beautiful, Oba-sama," said Karin.

'I see she likes jewellery' she thought encouragingly as she watched Karin follow the piece with her eyes. She practically seemed hypnotised with those red stones. "It is, indeed," Kushina replied, lowering her hand and rolling the ear stud in her fingers, twirling and admiring the stone.

 "You like them don't you?" Instead of words Karin responded by vigorously nodding her head very eagerly up and down in delight. It even seemed that her glasses would fly off at any moment with the way she was bobbing her head. In fact the glasses did dislodge a bit.

 "Then how about I lend them to you when you grow up?" Kushina asked playfully with a smile.

"Really?" the small girl asked.

"Of course" Kushina replied, "I'm sure in a few years they will look beautiful on you. dattebane."

"amazing" she replied with an enthusiasm she didn't have when she met her for first time. That answer made Kushina think that her son was already influencing Karin a little bit.

"Oh right," Naruto spoke out as the two red-haired Uzumakis talked. He seemed to remember why he came here. "Can we go practice in the training grounds, kaa-chan?" Naruto asked as he asked for permission to use the training grounds behind the house.

"Please, Oba-sama?" Karin added, her eyes equally hopeful.

Kushina nodded. "Just be careful and don't get into too much trouble. And don't touch the weapon box."

"Yes~!!!" they both replied at the same time as they ran out of the room. With Naruto in the lead and Karin behind him.

'fufufu, those kids really are uzumakis' she thought tenderly at the sight of them running off to burn off that excess energy that characterised them so much. 

She was totally oblivious to how Mikoto and Hitomi had looked at the scene in silence. They both had realised what the piece in Kushina's hand was but needed to confirm by looking it up close.

They almost had a telepathic debate on whether to stop Kushina from showing it to the children, or to keep quiet and let that pair of young minds get the 'necessary' wrong idea about what those things were.

As the kids ran off, Mikoto came closer and took a closer look at the other piece of ruby-studded jewellery in the box and chuckled. "Emmm, Kushina…. these aren't ear studs."

"What are they then?" Kushina asked, her curiosity piqued.

"They're nipple piercings," Mikoto chuckled as she took another piece from the box in her hands, examining it closely.

Kushina's eyes widened in shock, her face turning red. "W-What?" She was mortified at the thought of Naruto and Karin seeing such an item with her. Thankfully, they didn't know its true nature like she did now.

 "No way," She muttered again in denial. Wanting to think that it was just another prank by Mikoto.

"I'm afraid Mikoto is telling the truth, Kushina" Hitomi said to the redhead who looked at her open-mouthed with a horrified face.

Mikoto laughed as she saw Kushina's reaction. "Looks like someone has some ecchi admirers as well."

Kushina's thoughts went back to the meeting when the minister had gifted her these items and had subtly hinted at their use. 'That... that damn pervert... he was the father of that Yami guy… He asked me to put them on as well… What did I promise him as well?' She remembered the promise she had made to the minister to show these items on her body. The realisation hit her like a ton of bricks, and she felt her body heat up with anger. The image of Minister Masaru's eager face when he offered to put them on her made her want to grab him by the scruff of the neck and wring him like a chicken. The muscles in her hand tensed tightly, and her body practically went into combat mode.

Hitomi wasn't a mind reader, but she knew Kushina well enough to have a pretty good idea of what was going on in her head. She noticed the murderous rage building up in Kushina and decided to divert her attention. Ignoring Kushina's dark thoughts, she joined in the laughter with Mikoto.

"I can't believe it!" she said as she opened another similar box, the companion of this box. "It has a full set," she exclaimed, pulling out golden chains and another ruby 'stud.'

"Damn, a full set of nipple and clit piercings with chains to go with them," Mikoto laughed out loud. She held the delicate golden chains up and hooked them with studs, watching as the ruby studs dangled and glinted as they caught the light. "Look" said Mikoto with the whole outfit perfectly assembled. 

The Uchiha held the nipple piercings between her fingers, separated from each other at shoulder distance. Both were connected by a chain, while a second longer chain was hooked to the first one in the middle, giving it a "T" shape. With clitoral piercing dangling at the end.

Kushina tried to regain her composure, but her face was still flushed looking at that perverted jewellery set assembled in front of her eyes. "I had no idea... I thought they were just earrings and some other jewellery…." she said, excusing herself as she watched mortified as the clitoral piercing swung like a pendulum in front of her eyes.

Mikoto smirked. "Well, now you know. I wonder who gave you these naughty gifts." she said, putting that erotic jewellery aside, away from Kushina's sight.

Kushina didn't reveal who gave her the gift, her face still red. "Let's just move on," she said, trying to change the subject.

"You have to try it, Kushi-chan. This gift is worth about 10-15 A-rank mission pay. It would be a waste," Mikoto added with a playful glint in her eyes.

"Mikoto!!" Kushina shouted again, feeling more embarrassed.

"Okay, okay, no need to be agitated. But I would like to meet this person who gifted this," Mikoto chuckled. 'And genjutsu him into oblivion for trying to imagine Kushina in this, she's mine' she thought. 'Though I wouldn't mind seeing her just in those,' she imagined Kushina adorned only with the piercings and chains, the thought causing a mischievous smile to spread across her face.

Hitomi noticed the look on Mikoto's face and giggled. "Don't get any ideas, Mikoto. Though I must admit, Kushina, you'd look stunning in these."

Kushina's face burned even brighter. "You two are impossible," she muttered, though a small smile tugged at her lips. Despite the embarrassment, she couldn't help but feel a bit relaxed at their antics.

"Alright, let's pack these up," she said, moving to reseal the scrolls and put the items away. "I have a feeling these will stay hidden for a long time."

Kushina quickly placed the jewellery back in its casing and sealed it in the scroll alongside Daimyo's gift. With a deep breath, she tried to push the mortification aside and refocus on enjoying the company of her friends.

"Kushina, you really hit the jackpot with these gifts," Hitomi said, admiring a delicate silk scarf.

"Indeed," Mikoto agreed, holding up a beautifully crafted kunai set. "And to think, these are just gifts for your diplomatic mission." She then winked. "Well, you know we're always here to help you, whether it's with missions or figuring out how to use certain... unique gifts."

Kushina chuckled, shaking her head. "I'm glad you are here" she spoke sarcastically with amusement.

As they were wrapping the gifts, Kushina remembered something. "Oh, I almost forgot," she said, pulling out the tokens Ryuki had given her. "The Daimyo also gave me these—a couple of tokens to Saikuzi Hotel."

Mikoto and Hitomi's eyes widened in recognition. "The Saikuzi Hotel?" Hitomi exclaimed. "That's one of the most exclusive hotels in the elemental nations! It's open only to top-paying customers and it's amazing. Hiashi and I stayed there once, and it was incredible."

Mikoto nodded in agreement. "Yes, I've heard about it. It's known for its luxurious services and serene atmosphere. I haven't used its services but some of the clan couples have."

"You and Minato should definitely take the opportunity to relax and unwind from your shinobi duties." Hitomi added

Kushina smiled, appreciating the encouragement. "Really? It sounds like a wonderful place. I think Minato and I could use a break." she spoke thinking how this could be sort of a second honeymoon for her and Minato.

Mikoto, however, couldn't hide a tinge of bitterness in her voice. "Yeah, you and that flaky bastard definitely will have a good time there," she said, forcing a smile. 'Why couldn't I be the one to go with you?' she thought bitterly, but kept her thoughts to herself.

Hitomi nodded. "It's good for you both, Kushina. You deserve some time away from all the responsibilities."

Kushina nodded, feeling a bit excited. "I'll make sure to plan a trip soon. It's been a while since Minato and I had some quality time together."

The rest of the afternoon was filled with laughter and teasing, the ladies enjoying each other's company and the various gifts Kushina had received. They talked about their children, the latest village gossip and other things. 

Despite the embarrassing revelation about certain gifts, Kushina felt grateful for the time spent with her friends.

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In Hot Springs, Minister Masaru was at Daimyo's palace for a routine court meeting. As the meeting concluded his thoughts were again focussed on the redhead that very easily and kindly accepted his very provocative gift.

 'She accepted those piercings and chains so easily. I thought she would reject them outright, and I would have something to report to Daimyo-sama. But she accepted, and even agreed to show them to me on her body next time we meet. Hehe, it's a bonus for me,' he mused, a sly grin forming on his lips.

His imagination ran wild, picturing a naked Kushina adorned in just the expensive nipple and clit piercings with chains he had gifted her. He could almost hear the sweet jingling sound the chains would make as she moved, adding an erotic rhythm to her every step. 'What a sight that would be,' he thought, envisioning her walking, the chains swaying and tugging on her nipples and clit, making her every movement even more alluring. 'The gentle pull of the chains on her nipples and clit would turn each step into a seductive dance.' he thought.

"What are you in such a good mood for?" the Minister of Law, Kitamura, asked. Although he posed the question, there was no curiosity in his voice. He knew his fellow minister well and had seen him in this kind of mood since the meeting with the redhead had ended a day prior.

Both men stood, sharing a silent understanding and looking at each other with knowing grins.

"Nothing, I think we misunderstood her," Masaru replied, a sly smile playing on his lips.

"That we may have," Kitamura agreed. He knew what kind of gift his fellow minister had given. He had seen enough erotic jewellery and many women wearing them to identify one when he saw one. He still couldn't believe his friend's daringness. What baffled him more was that a kunoichi of such reputation actually accepted the gift without a fuss. 'Maybe she didn't see it, or Konoha is really desperate. Whatever it is, I will have to know the reason,' he thought.

Shaking his head, Kitamura chuckled. "You really went all out this time, didn't you?"

Masaru shrugged, still grinning. "I thought she might appreciate the finer things. Besides, it's not every day you get to see a kunoichi like her." He added that now that Kushina had accepted his 'gift,' he didn't need to reveal his plan in case she had rejected it.

Kitamura raised an eyebrow. "You think she'll actually use them?"

Masaru's grin widened. "Who knows? But the thought alone is enticing and exciting, don't you think?"

Kitamura nodded, a smirk forming on his lips. "Indeed. But you should be careful. Ryuki-sama has been taken by her. If he heard what you did today, he might not like it."

"Hah, what Ryuki-sama thinks is up to him. I have no idea what he wants. He hasn't claimed the woman nor said anything, so she is free to pass," Masaru replied dismissively.

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Jiraiya was stationed at the border with Kaminari no Kuni when he received the latest reports from his spies. He leaned back against a tree, reading through the details of Kushina's trip to the Hot Springs Country. Although he sat up straight and his brow furrowed as he muttered to himself. The spy in Daimyo's country stated that the redhead from Konoha had successfully seduced Daimyo alongside other details. 

"She dressed like that with the Daimyo?" Jiraiya wondered aloud, his mind racing with questions. "Was she really trying to seduce him? Or did she actually seduce him? What else might she have done?"

Images of kunoichi seduction tactics flashed through his mind. He had seen Konoha kunoichi use them and had experienced them himself when he was the target of enemy kunoichis. His mind wandered showing kunoichis dressed provocatively and performing various sexual acts to achieve their mission goals. The thought of Kushina employing such methods was jarring. "Did she also sleep with that Daimyo or give him something else?" His imagination began to run wild, envisioning a nude Kushina riding someone that wasn't Minato with a lustful smirk on her face.

He quickly shook his head, dismissing the thoughts. "No, that can't be it. Kushina doesn't have the subtlety for seduction. She's way too straightforward for that. Besides, there's no way she would ever think about cheating on Minato."

He continued to ponder, trying to piece together the reasoning behind her actions. "So, what was it?" he asked himself, feeling both intrigued and concerned.

Regardless of her intentions, the report indicated that her actions had worked in Konoha's favour. Whether intentional or unintentional, Kushina had managed to secure the agreement with daimyo and nobles, and that was what mattered most.

"Damn," he muttered, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "I would love to see her dressed like that."

The image of the redhead in small hot pants and a qipao that the report describes flashed through his mind. He couldn't help but chuckle, recalling a similar outfit he had written for the heroine in his famous book. The thought of Kushina wearing such attire was both enticing and arousing. He could feel his dick rise even at the thought of the redhead in attire like that. 

"Would Kushina wear it for me if I asked nicely?" he mused, his grin widening. But then he shuddered, imagining the fierce and fiery reaction he would get from the violent kunoichi if he even hinted at something like that in front of her.

Jiraiya shook his head, laughing at his own folly. "Better keep those thoughts to myself," he muttered, returning his focus to the reports. 

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It was night, and after a peaceful dinner, the kids had gone to sleep in their respective rooms. Kushina was in her bedroom, preparing for bed. She slipped into a small silk nightgown, its soft, luxurious fabric clinging to her curves. The nightgown was a deep crimson, barely reaching mid-thigh, and she wore nothing underneath, letting the cool silk glide against her skin. The thin straps and low neckline accentuated her shoulders and collarbone, making her feel both comfortable and alluring. If one could see her they could easily make out she was wearing nothing under but a pair of panties, with the way her nipples were poking at the material of the gown.

As she lay on her bed covered by her sheets, she kept her gaze distant in the direction of the ceiling as her thoughts wandered to the day's events. 

Getting back on with the old man for those spankings from last week and having the last word in their little prank war was satisfying. Surely he would have to prepare for his response and plan a counter-response again. 'I need to be ready for his response, I won't lose and ambushed like last week' she thought.

Then she thought of the children and how happy they were to have her back, especially how much fun they seemed to have catching her up on all that had happened while she was gone.

Then there was her chatting with her friends and ... the gifts. For the most part they were beautiful and lovely. From the kimonos to the handicrafts. Though she was still puzzled about the ones that were more racy. 

But most of all, when thinking about the gifts, those kinky jewellery was always the first thing to come up.

 She remembered the gifts she had received, especially the one from the minister of trade. 'That damn pervert,' she thought angrily, recalling how he had gifted her the ruby 'ear studs' that turned out to be nipple and clit piercings.

'Don't you want to know how it would look on our body?' her naughty voice purred in her head, almost teasingly.

'No,' the moral voice retorted sharply. 'It's inappropriate and not something we should entertain.'

Kushina quite agreed with her voice of morality... Still, something in her seemed to tug at her head and make her turn to the side, in the direction where the storage scroll was.

She kept looking at it for a while. Wanting to ignore it, but at the same time being unable to. Her friends' jokes and suggestions about her using them were going around in her head. The idea was silly and they clearly didn't mean it or in Mikotos case she could mean it as well. But at the same time there was something persuasive and tempting about it.

Kushina wasn't sure how long she lay there staring at that scroll. But she knew she couldn't ignore those ideas forever. The last time she had tried to ignore something that was going around in her head she had ended up staying up all night.

Kushina sighed, the internal debate weighing on her mind, and decided to put an end to it. 'It's just jewellery,' she reasoned with herself. 'There's nothing wrong with trying it on, is there?'

'Exactly,' the naughty voice chimed in eagerly. 'Think of it as a harmless curiosity. Besides, who's going to know?'

The moral voice, however, remained stern. 'It's not about who will know. It's about maintaining our dignity and principles.'

Kushina's mind was a battlefield of conflicting thoughts, and that is precisely why she decided to take action. She stood up pushing the sheets aside and walked to the dresser where she had placed the scroll containing the gifts. Her fingers hesitated over the seal. "I will just take a look. No one has to know." she muttered, feeling a mixture of curiosity and rebellion.

"It might even be fun" commented the naughty voice, clearly supporting the idea. which embarrassed Kushina by not rejecting that perverted possibility.

'You're not seriously considering this,' the moral voice warned, but it was losing its strength.

'Why not? It's not like I'm doing anything wrong,' naughty Kushina argued back internally. The allure of seeing how the exotic jewellery would look on her was too tempting. She hadn't seen such items in her life, only heard about them from Mikoto.

Finally, nodding to herself having made her mind, she unsealed the scroll and retrieved the boxes containing the ruby-studded piercings. Her hands trembled slightly as she opened it, revealing the delicate and intricate pieces of jewellery. She took a deep breath, feeling a rush of excitement as her cheeks tinted red. She couldn't help thinking of herself like a child trying something new and dangerous.

'Okay, just a quick look, and then we seal it forever.' she told herself, feeling her heartbeat quicken. 'No harm in that.'

Slowly, she took the pieces out, examining their craftsmanship closely. "They are indeed crafted well, " she muttered. She went to the window and pulled the curtains to close. The room was dark, until she turned on the small night lamp from nearby. It was a small lamp of not much power that she used when she read in bed. It didn't illuminate the rest of the room well, but it provided enough light for Kushina to see herself in front of the mirror.

She then stood in front of the mirror, her eyes meeting her reflection. She slipped off the straps of her nightgown, letting it fall to the floor. Standing just in her lace black panties in front of the mirror. The cool air of the room brushed against her bare skin, causing her nipples to stand erect with excitement. 

Still not backing down, she hooked her fingers into the straps of her panties and pushed them down until they fell to the floor along with her nightgown. Leaving her completely naked. Cool air touched her body, sending goosebumps all over now exposed skin. She could feel her nipples hardening.

She could feel the tingling sensation building between her legs as her fingers unconsciously traced the soft, trimmed pubic hair over her pussy. A shudder ran through her body, and she let out a soft gasp.

Piercings in hand, Kushina moved them closer to her nipples, stopping just inches from her chafed nubs as doubt washed over her. 'Am I really doing nothing wrong? Is it really okay to want to see how I look in these erotic jewellery given to me by men I have just met once? What if one of the kids came to the room for some reason and saw me wearing these? How would I explain them? What would they think of me?'

Those ideas and many others ran through her mind as she kept looking at the small space between the piercings and her nipples. It was as if she was seeing a line she was struggling to cross.

'Hey, we won't accomplish anything if you overthink things,' said the naughty voice. 'Let's just do the usual. Go with your gut and let's check if this is a good idea or not.'

Kushina heard that voice in her head, and it sounded quite persuasive. Feeling somewhat emboldened by it, she swallowed her saliva and determined not to back down on her decision. She took a deep breath, steadying herself.

With a mixture of excitement and trepidation, she finally closed the gap. With careful movements, she positioned the ruby piercings against her nipples. She focused her chakra, pulsing it from all tenketsu points of her body, including her nipples.It was the same way her sandals adhered to a walls or trees when she walked on them, the studs adhered to her nipples with the help of her chakra. She then picked up the clit stud, her fingers trembling slightly as she placed it carefully over her pussy. The cool metal made her shiver, and she rubbed her pussy lips to make her clit aroused and appear out of its hood. 

"Ah... ahhh..." she moaned.

She let out another soft moan as her fingers teased her clit, the sensation sending waves of pleasure through her body.

 "Ah... ahh... chummm..." 

Her breathing became heavier, and she bit her lip to stifle another moan. Once that piercing also stuck to her clit with chakra, she let out a deep, shuddering breath. Finally, she picked up the delicate chains and adjusted them, connecting the piercings on her nipples to each other with a chain and then connecting the piercing of her clitoris with the first chain. The chains made a soft clinking sound as she moved, adding an extra layer of sensation to her already heightened arousal.

Stepping back, she looked at herself fully in the mirror. The rubies glinted in the soft light, contrasting beautifully against her pale skin. Her pinkish nipples looked even more prominent now, adorned with the delicate piercings that drew attention to their nipples, making it hard not to stare at them. Her pussy glistened with arousal, a slight wetness shining on the clit piercing, highlighting her excitement. And among those three beautiful pieces of jewellery, there was that shiny, thin metal chain that connected everything, as if guiding one's own sight. Unlike before when Mikoto showed it to her, this time instead of looking like a "T", the chain fell under its own weight forming a "Y", with the intersection at the level of her navel.

She felt a mix of embarrassment and fascination as she took in the sight of herself. As she walked and twirled in front of the mirror, watching how the jewellery moved with her. Each step she took caused the chains to jingle softly, the delicate sound adding to the erotic atmosphere caused by these piercings on her body. The chains tugged gently at her nipples and clit, sending tingles of pleasure through her body with every movement. Her pussy lips parted slightly, and she could feel her juices beginning to flow, heightening her arousal even more.

"Ah... ahh..." Kushina's fingers traced the chains, feeling the cool metal against her heated skin. The sensation was intoxicating, and she couldn't help but let out another soft moan. 

 "Ah... chummm..." She moved her hips, causing the chains to pull and tug on her nipples, sending more waves of pleasure through her body. 'They are not even pierced and I'm feeling this sensation, What would it have been if it actually pierced?' she thought.

As she twirled more, her eyes fell on her vacant ankles. For a moment, an image of silver anklets came to mind. 'Should I?' she thought.

'Go for it,' her naughty voice purred. Unlike Kushina's earlier hesitation about trying on piercings, this time she was quite a bit more receptive and willing to wear another piece of jewellery, to the point of looking even excited

Kushina slowly walked to the wardrobe, enjoying the sensation of metal against her nipples and clit with every step she took. She took the scroll containing the anklets from her wardrobe and unsealed the box. She slowly picked the anklets from the box, watching them glint in the low light. 

Now looking at them closely they looked delicate, almost ethereal, She pulled one of her legs up, placing it on the wooden frame of the bed. With every slightest movement she made,the chains jingled and tugged, and she felt the clit piercing dig more into her delicate skin. "Ooooh ahh," she moaned softly, her breath hitching with the sensation. 

Kushina carefully put the anklets on, one leg after the other, enjoying the contrast of the cool metal against her warm skin. She secured them in place, feeling a sense of completeness as she admired herself in the mirror again. The anklets added a new layer to her appearance, complementing the other jewellery perfectly. Kushina felt a heady mix of empowerment and vulnerability. Her reflection looked back at her completely naked, yet adorned with these intimate pieces of jewellery that accentuated her femininity and sensuality. 

She stood there for a few moments, nude with just these pieces of jewellery on her admiring her reflection. The sight was both erotic and empowering. Her eyes traced on her ankles, admiring how anklets shimmered in the light. The anklets added a delicate, almost innocent touch to her otherwise provocative look, and the contrast made her feel even more aroused.

She twirled more, enjoying the sensations and sounds as the anklets jingled softly, joining the melody of the chains. Each movement sent ripples of pleasure through her body, the combined sensations of the piercings driving her arousal higher.

The sound of the jewellery that those perverted men from the country of the Hot Springs gave her created a sweet sound that echoed in her bedroom, each note resonating with the rhythm of her heartbeat. She moved her hips slowly, feeling the chains tug at her nipples and clit with each step, sending waves of pleasure through her.

"Ooooh ahh," she moaned again, her body responding to the gentle tug of the chains on her nipples and clit. 

As she eyed herself in the mirror, her reflection showed a woman lost in her own sensuality, her violet eyes shone with arousal and excitement, the powerful kunoichi allowed herself to explore this side of her. She felt this excitement, something new, something she hadn't ever felt before. She twirled again, beginning to like the way the chains clinked and jingled, the rubies glinting in the soft light. The sight of her adorned nipples and glistening pussy was almost surreal, a stark contrast to her usual appearance.

For a moment, she imagined having an audience, just like in her dream from last time. With several eyes looking at her, studying her body, judging and admiring her The thought excited her even more, but she quickly disconnected from it as her moral voice brought her back to reality. 'No, this is just for us,' she reminded herself. 'It's just a harmless curiosity, remember?'

"Relax this is just harmless imagination" replied the mischievous voice, dismissing the objections of morality "It's just an idea for our amusement."

Feeling persuaded by that lustful voice, Kushina went back to imagining what it would be like to have an audience. Imagining how they would look at her lustfully, talking to each other and throwing sassy comments and innuendos at her like in her last dream. "I'm sure they'd think I'm some kind of pervert" Her heart pounded at that idea that she didn't understand why it excited her. 

"And maybe some brave one would even want to pull the chain" Suggested the lewd voice with great excitement.

"Pull it?..." Kushina now looked at the chains connecting her piercings together, which were loose enough for an outsider's hand to grab. In the Uzumaki's horny mind, the idea sounded dangerous but exciting at the same time. With breath hitching Kushina hooked her thumb on the bottom of the chain, over her clitoral piercing, and slowly dragged it all the way up. "ah... ahh" The movement was smooth and careful, so that while it didn't pull the piercings much, it did tighten the chain and gave her an exciting, adrenaline rush. Even more so when in her mind she had replaced her hand with someone else's, it didn't matter who it was, Kushina just got excited at the idea of someone holding that chain and being able to pull it at any time if he wanted to. She was even tempted to do it herself for a moment wondering how it would feel. 

Kushina continued to play with that kinky jewellery. Enjoying her games and fantasies that her kinky side was hinting at. And the more and more things Kushina thought and imagined, the hornier she got and the better she felt.

'See? It's not so bad,' the naughty voice said smugly. 'You look stunning,' the naughty voice purred as it continued. 'Imagine if someone saw you like this...'

"Surely they'll all have their cocks hard for me" She thought practically in lewd trance. She could feel the wetness on her thighs and her pussy burning as the thought of having an audience mingled with that image of several cocks she saw that time in the onsen and her dreams. Only this time they were all hard and ready to attack her.

"ooh I like the way you think, you're such a pervert" The naughty voice in her mind supported Kushina's suggestion, and she herself felt a little excited to be called a pervert.

'Stop it,' the moral voice interjected firmly. 'This is private. Just for us.'

Coming out of trance, Kushina took one last look at herself in the mirror, admiring how the jewellery accentuated her body. She felt a mix of embarrassment, intrigue, and a strange sense of empowerment. She twirled again, watching the way the chains and rubies caught the light. 'I guess there's no harm in just trying them on in private from time to time' she thought, a small smile playing on her lips.

'From time to time?' repeats the weak moral voice helplessly as she sees the kind of course the things were taking. 'Well…..But remember, this is just for us, and private only. This is as far as we would go ' the moral voice reminded her again, though it was now softer, less insistent.

'Of course,' Kushina agreed, paying more attention to her own body with its new accessories than that little voice of morality.. 'Just a little curiosity satisfied. Nothing more. Noone has to know… Well, maybe just… Minato-koi if I want to try something new,' she added with a playful smirk.

She carefully began removing the jewellery, starting with the delicate chains connecting the piercings on her nipples and clit. She let out a soft moan as her fingers brushed against her sensitive skin, her nipples still erect and tingling from the stimulation.

"Ah... ahhh..." she sighed, feeling a mix of pleasure and relief.

As she unhinged the nipple piercings, feeling the chakra release its hold, she experienced a slight tug, making her shiver. She couldn't imagine what it would feel like if her nipples were actually pierced. Her fingers then moved to her clit, gently removing the final piercing. She couldn't help but rub her pussy lips once more, feeling the wetness that had gathered there.

"Aah... chummm..." she moaned softly, her body reacting to her own touch.

With the jewellery finally off, she placed it back in the box, her fingers lingering on the rubies for a moment longer. She noticed the sheen of her own juices on the clit piercing and shuddered again, the thought of what she had just done sending a thrill through her.

She just pulled her nightgown back up, the soft silk of gown brushing against her now overly sensitive nipples and clit. She had discarded the idea of putting her panties back on. As wet as she was, she would surely ruin them. She felt a mix of relief and exhilaration, her heart still racing from the experience. For a moment, she entertained the idea of sleeping nude or even putting the ruby jewellery on her body again to sleep, but she quickly cleared her mind.

As she settled into bed, her thoughts wandered to Minato. She couldn't help but imagine his reaction to seeing her adorned in those piercings, the look of surprise and desire in his eyes.

'Minato would probably be shocked, maybe even faint,' she grinned , a small playful smile tugging on her lips. 'But he would definitely like it.' 

She then thought about the sensations she had just experienced and shivered. 'If just using chakra to hold them felt like that, what would it be like to have them actually pierced?' The thought made her blush deeply, and she quickly dismissed it, trying to calm her racing thoughts.

As she slept unaware If anyone had seen her like that, they would never believe that she was a powerful S-ranked and Kage-level kunoichi. The image of the fierce and determined leader contrasted with the sight of a vulnerable, curious woman exploring her sensuality was almost unimaginable. But in the privacy of her room, Kushina Uzumaki allowed herself to be both, even if just for a moment.

TBC

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