Naruto: Thousand Hands of Glory

"This is Konoha! It's so big!"

The three kids looked at the huge gate of Konoha in front of them.

"Just average."

Liu Xia looked at the familiar gate and a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth.

For him, Konoha is no longer just a place in the anime, but his hometown. Especially after coming back from a long journey away from home, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Leading this group of children who were curious about everything and the slightly embarrassed Nayuki and his wife, they passed through the bustling streets of Konoha.

The dazzling array of shops on both sides of the street, the bustling crowds, and the energetic hawking sounds all made the three little ones feel dazzled.

"I am back!"

Liuxia took a deep breath, opened the door, and stood at the porch. There was a hint of expectation and warmth in his voice as he loudly announced his return to the people in the house.

However, what greeted him was not the lively scene he had expected.

The three kids exchanged awkward glances, and suddenly there was a noise coming from the room upstairs, as if something was accidentally knocked over.

dong dong dong.

A burst of hurried footsteps sounded, and then a red figure rushed down from the upstairs with a momentum that could not be ignored, and threw himself directly into Liu Xia's arms.

"Oh, you little guy, you are still so enthusiastic."

Liu Xia chuckled and steadily accepted the sudden hug. His arms wrapped around the familiar little figure, his eyes full of pampering and tenderness.

"I'm back, Kushina."

"Welcome home, Brother Liuxia!"

"Okay, Kushina, there's someone else around."

Yanagi chuckled, running his fingers through Kushina's smooth red hair.

In her arms, Kushina secretly glanced at the people around her, her cheeks flushed slightly, but more than that, she missed the warmth and sense of security given by Yanagi even more.

"Okay, take a closer look. I brought back a surprise this time."

Yanagishita gently released Kushina from his arms. He felt both amused and helpless about Kushina's look, but he couldn't just leave the others alone.

When Kushina heard the word "surprise", her eyes turned to the people behind Yanagi again.

When she saw the same red hair as hers, a guess came to her mind.

Her heart beat faster, but she didn't dare to ask, fearing that it was just her wishful thinking and would eventually turn into disappointment.

"You must be the Kushina that Yanagishita often mentions. My name is Nayuki, Uzumaki Nayuki."

While Kushina was lost in her thoughts, Nayuki had already walked forward with gentle steps, introducing herself with a warm smile.

"Hello, I'm Kushina, Uzumaki Kushina!"

Kushina's voice trembled slightly as she responded to Nayuki's greeting, while silently pondering the familiar surname in her heart.

However, when she realized that she was not alone and that there were people of her kind in this world, a strong emotion surged in her heart.

For some reason, this should have been a joyous occasion, but it made her burst into tears uncontrollably, and the world in front of her eyes began to become blurry.

Kushina once thought that she and Grandma Mito were the only ones left in the Uzumaki clan in this world. She never thought that Yanagishita-ge would bring her such a huge surprise.

Uzumaki Nayuki looked at Kushina crying in front of her, and she felt mixed emotions. She gently took the crying little fellow into her arms and comforted her softly. Her eyes couldn't help but become wet, because only they would understand the pain of the people who destroyed their country.

Kushina's mood was like being illuminated by the warm spring sun, her curiosity was completely ignited, and she began to ask Nayuki questions excitedly. Nayuki responded to each of her questions with a gentle smile and patient answers. Her care and warmth made Kushina feel closer than ever before.

However, this special attention also made the three little ones nearby feel a little "jealous".

They exchanged a look, as if silently communicating: "Have we been forgotten?"

Noticing the children's little emotions, Nayuki chuckled and changed the subject. She scanned the three children one by one and began to introduce them to Kushina: "These three are Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato."

"Hello, I'm Kushina!"

Kushina quickly adjusted her mood, her smile was like a blooming flower, and she extended a hand of friendship to her three new friends, and they smiled at each other.

Looking at the happy people, Liuxia and Naixue's husband smiled at each other. Women are really made of water. They can cry so much.

But seeing Kushina so happy, I am also happy. Are there people from the Uzumaki clan in the Kusagakure Village? It seems quite miserable. I don't know if they are there now, but I still have to pay attention.

"Okay, let's go in first. It's not good to always stand at the door." Liu Xia reminded softly. There was a hint of relaxation in his voice, trying to guide the atmosphere to a warmer direction. "If Grandma Mito sees Sister Naxue, she will definitely be very happy."

However, when the name "Mito-san" was mentioned, the smile on Kushina's face froze slightly and her mood seemed to dim.

"Grandma Mito..." she repeated in a low voice, with a barely perceptible sadness in her tone.

"What happened to Grandma Mito?"

Yanagishita began to get nervous. When he saw Kushina like this, he knew that something unexpected must have happened.

Kushina's eyes dimmed, and her voice was a little choked up: "Grandma Mito suddenly became seriously ill some time ago, and the Third Generation Uncle asked Grandma Mito to live in the Konoha Hospital."

This news was like a cold wind that blew away the originally warm atmosphere.

Liuxia's brows were tightly knitted together. He felt uneasy when Grandma Mito became seriously ill at her age. Ninjas' bodies were relatively fragile and could catch a cold or have a fever. Even a Kage-level warrior could be stabbed to death with a single blow.

"Kushina, please arrange a place for Nayuki-sama and her family to stay. I will go to visit Grandma Mito."

.....

As night falls, the outline of Konoha Hospital appears particularly quiet under the moonlight.

A black shadow stepped out silently from the darkness, and the figure of the Anbu ninja seemed to blend into the night.

"Yanagi-sama, the Hokage-sama has ordered me to take you to Mito-sama's place of recuperation."

The Anbu ninja's voice was low, breaking the silence of the night, but it also carried a hint of unquestionable authority.

"Lead the way."

Following the guidance of the Anbu ninja, the two figures quickly blended into the night.

"Please, Yanagishita-sama, Hokage-sama and Mito-sama are inside."

The Anbu ninja stopped and gestured sideways, his attitude respectful and serious.

Liuxia nodded, took a deep breath, and then walked into the courtyard.