“Mito, it’s so good to see you. I got your message about coming for vacation with your family and we prepared everything.” said the leader of the Uzumaki.
“Thank you, I wanted to show them my hometown and have some fun while we’re here. Especially little Akira here.” replied Mito.
“Ah yes, Akira, I knew your father and let me just say, he was one of the bravest ninja I knew, my condolences.”
Akira gave a slight nod.
“How is Kushina doing? Part of the reason I visited was to check up on her and let her know who I am for when she comes to Konoha.” Asked Mito
“She’s doing well, because she’s an orphan she has a caretaker that helps her everyday and we were planning on having her start chakra refinement this year.” Replied the clan leader
“I’ll take you to her, the house has ample space if you want to stay there during your visit.”
“Alright, we’ll take you up on that.”
On the way to the house, the clan leader gave a tour of Uzushiogakure and its specialties.
They were the main manufacturers of sealing scrolls and explosion tags.
Part of the reason why the other villages destroyed Uzu was that they didn’t like the fact that they monopolized most seals.
All five hidden villages had uses for seals, whether it be for their jinchuriki, or for missions requiring storage or explosion seals.
Uzu being in an alliance with Konoha further boosted that resentment.
They heard the noises before they reached the house.
A small red haired girl was running around the house while an older woman was giving chase.
“Come back here Kushina, we have to get ready to receive Mito-sama and her fami- oh! Mito-sama, good day!” The caretaker said, giving a bow.
Kushina came to a screeching halt, eyeing Mito curiously.
Ever since she could remember, the adults always told her she was special, destined for an important job in Konoha with Mito.
That was why she was separated from the orphanage, and started learning at an early age.
“Are you Mito-sama? Why did you choose me? Why can’t I play with other kids? Why do I have to study those boring books everyday?” Kushina asked, firing off one question after the other.
‘Ah yes, straightforward, just like in canon.’ Akira mused.
Kushina was the type of woman who voiced her dislike for anything.
She even went as for as beating up the bullies in Konoha when they made fun of her hair in the anime.
“I chose you because of your abundant life force.” Mito replied patiently.
“But I never intended for that to deprive you of your childhood.” She added, glaring at the clan head.”It seems we have much to talk about.”
“Tsunade, take Nawaki and go unpack. Akira could you accompany Kushina while I talk?”
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After they left, Akira looked at Kushina, really looked.
She had vibrant red hair like Mito’s, eyes that were looking for something to keep her entertained, and a cute oval face that made one want to pinch the cheeks.
He remembered that she didn’t have the best childhood even after meeting Minato.
Since he promised his mother to live a happy life, he wanted all his family to be happy as well.
And since Kushina would be coming to stay in Konoha, that extended to her as well
“Hey, I’m Akira. Want to show me around the house?” He said.
“Sure! I’m Kushina let me show you my things. By the way why is your hair white? And who were those other two people you came with? What’s your relationship with Mito-sama.”
After a while, Mito, Tsunade and Nawaki, finished with their tasks, met Akira and Kushina talking enthusiastically.
“Brat, you work fast. Already got a little girlfriend do you?” Tsunade teased.
Akira rolled his eyes, speechless.
He was just 4!
But seeing Kushina blush all the way to her wars, and trying to bury her head in her chest he remembered.
Girls in this world tended to look for romance early.
Sakura, Ino, even Hinata decided her boyfriend at 5.
“You should worry about yourself, Tsunade-nee. With your violent temper, it’s no wonder no one is interested in you.” Akira replied.
“What did you say, brat?” Tsunade asked indignantly, playfully hitting him on his head.
“Don’t bully Akira!” Kushina jumped in, like a mother hen protecting her chick.
Akira was her first friend, she would protect him even if she was more…..developed than her.
Even at 17 Tsunade had an impressive body.
She looked down at her chest, then at Tsunade’s.
‘I’m still growing, I’ll show you!’
Mito chuckled,” How about we all go have something to eat in the village.
Kushina you can show Akira around as well.”
“Alright!” She replied excitedly.
During the meal, Mito talked about how Kushina would have to come to Konoha eventually.
“Can’t I come with you? It’s so boring here and I don’t have anyone to talk to. Pleeeaase?” Kushina asked, doing her best to look pitiful.
“Are you sure? This is where you grew up. Are you prepared to leave it all behind?” Mito asked.
She didn’t have a problem bringing her back, especially given that the only people Kushina knew was the caretaker and the clan head
“Yes, as long as Akira is there, I don’t mind.” She nodded enthusiastically.
Akira meanwhile had a giant question mark on his head.
‘Wasn’t that basically a confession?
Girls in this world really do move quick.’ He thought.
Well it does make sense given that she only ever interacted with adults.
Shaking his head, ‘Unfortunately girl’s only slow down the speed at which I draw my sword’
Tsunade gave him a sly look, while Nawaki was flabbergasted.
‘I can’t even talk to girls yet he has one ready to abondon her village for him.’ He thought sadly.
“Alright, but we’ll come back every year for a visit.”
After eating, Mito left to find out more about what was happening in Uzu while she was gone.
Tsunade left saying she was going to a place children can’t come, but Akira was willing to bet that it was a casino.
Nawaki also left to explore the village, leaving Kushina and Akira alone.Kushina dragged Akira to a playground she knew so they could have some fun.
Akira took this time to use Kagura minds eye to see if zetsu was hiding anywhere here.
Unfortunately he didn’t find any, which made sense.
Uzu probably had a few sensors that would be able to detect zetsu from anywhere he could spy on them.
The only other option was for white zetsu to use his transformation technique, perfectly mimicking chakra to infiltrate.
But since Mito didn’t react, he probably wasn’t here, though that may very well be temporary.
Luckily Mito decided to come visit every year so if anything happens, she’ll know.
Even if it doesn’t Akira had a plan to make it look like the other villages were targeting Uzu.
While Akira was pushing Kushina on a swing, a group consisting of five, 6 year old boys came up to them.
Akira could tell as soon as he saw them that they were here for trouble.
‘Is my moment to humble some arrogant young masters here?
I always thought it would be the Uchiha but, oh well.’ Akira thought.