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Chapter 581: Mu Yue's Daily Life
Chapter 581: Mu Yue's Daily Life
After leaving the Hokage's office, Mu Yue returned to her home in the main district of Konoha.
Creating a shadow clone to tidy up the house, Mu Yue then set out to find Kushina's location using her enhanced sensory abilities.
Before leaving the battlefield, Minato had written a letter for her to deliver to Kushina if she happened to be on the way.
"My luck is holding up," Mu Yue muttered as she located Kushina in the shopping district.
If Kushina had been inside the Uzumaki household, sealed away with the Nine-Tails, it would have been more complicated for Mu Yue to pay her a visit.
As the jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails and someone undergoing training to control its power, Kushina's residence was top-secret and not accessible without proper clearance, even for someone like Mu Yue who held a relatively high position within the ANBU.
However, if Kushina was out shopping, it would be much easier for Mu Yue to arrange a chance encounter.
After all, the main district of Konoha wasn't that large, so running into someone wasn't unusual, especially if it wasn't a daily occurrence.
As Mu Yue strolled casually like an ordinary person, she kept a constant check on Kushina's location with her sensory abilities, gradually making her way towards the red-haired woman.
"This light pink dress looks nice, and it would go well with our hair color," Mu Yue heard Kushina say as she reached the clothing store where the jinchuriki was currently browsing. It was worth mentioning that Kushina was not alone; accompanying her was none other than Uzuki Karin, whom Mu Yue had brought back from the Grass Village.
"Kushina, Karin, it's been a while," Mu Yue said with feigned surprise, raising her hand in greeting.
Hearing the familiar voice, Kushina quickly turned around, setting down the light pink dress she had been holding.
"It has been a while. By the way, Mu Yue, are you still studying sealing techniques? You were in Konoha recently, but you never came to ask me about them," Kushina said, adopting a stern teacher-like demeanor.
It was easy for Kushina to know if Mu Yue was in Konoha or not. If the younger woman was in the village, she would prepare at least one of Mu Yue's meals a day.
If she didn't get to eat Mu Yue's cooking for two or three days in a row, it meant that the other party was either out on a mission or on the battlefield.
"I am still studying them, but I haven't come across any problems worth consulting you about," Mu Yue explained.
In truth, Mu Yue's sealing technique proficiency was now on par with Kushina's, and she was concerned that she might overwhelm the red-haired woman with her questions.
Aside from sealing techniques, most of Mu Yue's other abilities came from the system. Sealing techniques were the exception; she had a natural talent for them and had learned them on her own.
Whether this talent was something her original body possessed or a result of the fusion with her soul after her transmigration, she didn't know.
"Don't underestimate the little problems. They can add up and waste a lot of time. Anyway, I'm not that busy," Kushina said, crossing her arms.
Having enjoyed Mu Yue's cooking for a long time, Kushina wanted to return the favor. After all, friends shouldn't freeload off each other every day.
"You're right, Kushina-sensei," Mu Yue said with a smile, nodding her head. She intended to find some simpler questions to discuss with Kushina in the future.
"Lady Mu Yue," Uzuki Karin greeted Mu Yue with a respectful expression.
Karin was incredibly grateful to Mu Yue. Not only had she rescued her, but she had also brought her to Konoha, a peaceful and stable place to live.
On top of that, Mu Yue had helped her apply for subsidies and sorted out the most troublesome issues of accommodation and food, ensuring she was well taken care of.
"Why are you calling me 'Lady'? Just call me Mu Yue. Don't make it sound like I'm some big shot," Kushina teased.
"But isn't Lady Mu Yue a big shot?" Karin asked, looking confused. "It seems like everyone in Konoha is talking about her, and some people even say that she has a good chance of becoming the Hokage in the future."
Kushina was left speechless as she realized there was some truth to Karin's words.
Mu Yue was no longer the special jonin teacher she had been in the past.
Nowadays, Mu Yue had made a resounding name for herself on the battlefield, served as a commander of ninja forces, and made significant contributions in battle on numerous occasions.
Given Mu Yue's achievements and strength, it was no exaggeration to call her a prominent figure.
Even the Sannin hadn't achieved as much as Mu Yue at her age.
"There's no need to be so formal. We're all around the same age, so let's not stand on ceremony," Mu Yue said with a shake of her head and a smile.
She was more comfortable with people addressing her by her name and a title, but the addition of 'Lady' felt strange to her.
"Yeah, there's no need for all that," Kushina agreed with a nod.
She knew that Mu Yue wouldn't care about such things; otherwise, she wouldn't have continued cooking for her all this time.
Suddenly, Kushina recalled something and gave Mu Yue a few appraising glances. "It's been a while since I bought clothes for Minato. You're about his size. Why don't you help me try on some outfits in a bit?"
"A one-centimeter difference shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"Well, there's no need. If nothing unexpected happens, Minato might be returning to Konoha soon," Mu Yue explained.
The jinchuriki had been severely injured, and their unit had suffered over 80% casualties. Their battle had practically decimated Iwagakure's rock ninja forces.
If Iwagakure didn't immediately send another large force into the Grass Village, Konoha's ninja forces could enjoy some respite.
By then, ninjas like Minato, who had spent considerable time on the battlefield, could return to Konoha to rest.
"Really?" Kushina's eyes lit up.
"I can't say for sure that he'll be back, but there's a 70% chance," Mu Yue replied after some thought.
Based on his understanding of Iwagakure, Mu Yue estimated that they wouldn't make a move against Konoha in the short term unless Konoha gave them a reason to.
Their leader, Onoki, didn't like to be at the forefront of conflict.
While Iwagakure had the numbers, Onoki had stayed hidden for so long, he was likely biding his time to strike one of the major ninja villages by surprise and crush them, rather than settle for border skirmishes.
However, due to the presence of Uchiha Madara, Mu Yue couldn't be too sure.
If Madara caused trouble, it wasn't impossible that the four villages would have to unite against him sooner rather than later.
"Hehe, in that case, it's definitely not necessary. I'll wait for Minato to come back, and we can go together," Kushina said with a laugh.
The three of them then left the clothing store and strolled along the street, chatting as they window-shopped.
Kushina tried to bring up topics that Uzumaki Karin could join in on.
"Hey, Mu Yue, Karin, look! This bakery's event looks interesting," Kushina said, pointing to a cake shop.
Mu Yue followed her gaze, "Maybe you're an undiscovered cake master."
Mu Yue had figured out what the cake shop's promotion was about.
Customers were provided with prepared ingredients and could make their own cakes, only paying for the materials used.
"Let's go and give it a try!" Kushina said, pulling the other two into the cake shop.
Mu Yue wasn't particularly interested, but he didn't resist, so he went along.
It was time for some hands-on creativity.
However, Mu Yue felt like he was assembling a puzzle rather than baking a cake.
The ingredients were already fully prepared, needing no further processing; they just had to be stacked together like building blocks.
Mu Yue thought it made sense; if customers were given only basic ingredients to make cakes from scratch, it could lead to all sorts of problems.
For Mu Yue, who occasionally baked, the activity was very easy. He quickly created a finished product that looked even better than the cakes displayed in the shop's cabinets.
"Mu Yue, you're so fast, and it looks so delicate," Kushina said as she glanced at Mu Yue's creation.
Kushina subconsciously sped up, but as she was inexperienced in baking, her haste caused a problem, and the shape of her cake was ruined.
She had to start over with new ingredients, this time being more careful. Her final product wasn't as impressive as Mu Yue's, but it was at least presentable—a simple cake.
Karin, on the other hand, seemed to have some experience, as her cake turned out more refined than Kushina's.
"Would you like your cakes packaged?" the bakery attendant asked.
"I don't need it. I want to taste it now," Kushina refused the attendant's suggestion.
She then turned to Mu Yue and Karin, asking, "Do you want to take yours to go, or shall we eat here and swap tastes?"
"I don't need it either," Mu Yue replied.
He knew that these cakes probably wouldn't taste as good as the ones he made from scratch, so there was no need to take it with him.
Karin made the same choice.
The three of them then cut their small cakes into thirds and exchanged pieces.
"It tastes pretty good," Kushina said.
Whether it was the satisfaction of their labor or an innate talent, she felt that the little cake she had made was quite delicious and not inferior to the shop-bought ones.
"Karin, yours is pretty good, too," Kushina said after tasting Karin's cake.
She found that Karin's cake looked better than hers, and the taste was similar.
"Mhm, yours is delicious, too, Kushina," Karin agreed, nodding as she ate a piece of Kushina's cake.
However, Karin felt that the cakes tasted quite similar, probably because the ingredients were so thoroughly prepared that there was little room for variation in flavor.
"As expected, you never fail to impress, Mu Yue," Kushina said, unsurprised.
Compared to Mu Yue's usual culinary masterpieces and pastries, this little cake was nothing.
The three of them devoured the small cakes they had made, and then Kushina asked the server to pack up the failed attempt and take it away.
As they were about to pay, Karin looked at the bill and said, "I feel like making cakes at home would be better."
The cost of making a cake at the bakery was only slightly cheaper than buying a finished product if one succeeded on the first try. If one made a big mistake like Kushina, the cost of the ingredients would end up being more expensive than just buying a cake.
"It's definitely more convenient to do it here, though. It's a lot of hassle to make cakes at home," Kushina said, feeling that the activity was worth trying.
Making cakes at home was much more troublesome, and one would also have to clean up all the tools afterward.
If Minato returned and this cake shop was still holding the promotion, Kushina planned to bring him here as well.
With this experience, she was confident that she could make a cake that looked better than Minato's the next time they came together.
The three of them continued to stroll through the shopping district for another hour before parting ways.
It wasn't Mu Yue who suggested this, but Kushina had something to attend to. Her free time had come to an end, and she needed to return to her training to control the power of the Nine-Tails.
Before leaving, Mu Yue handed Kushina the letter from Minato.
"He's asking you to deliver a letter so soon after leaving, and he's already missing me. He's really something else," Kushina said, unable to hide the smile that tugged at the corners of her mouth.
Mu Yue felt a mix of emotions. Even when they were apart, Minato was still feeding her with dog food.
However, he understood Minato's thoughts.
It would be great if he could return, but if he couldn't, he could at least express his feelings through letters.
Not wanting to indulge in any more dog food, Mu Yue quickly bid them farewell and started walking towards his home.
When he entered Konoha, he already had a plan for his time.
He could spend the afternoon with Kushina and then pay Tsunade a visit during dinner time.
Since Kushina had some free time, Mu Yue intended to make good use of it to research sealing techniques and breathing exercises.
Mu Yue had long fulfilled his promise to Tsunade, but he didn't treat her as a mere tool. Even after they had developed the Yang Seal, he still considered her a good friend.
Initially, Mu Yue had approached Tsunade with a purpose, but they got along well and became close friends.
Tsunade's unique experiences made her stand out among the ninjas of Konoha, and Mu Yue enjoyed her company.
...
"Karin, do you think Mu Yue is a great guy?" Kushina asked Karin out of the blue as they walked together for a while, their paths overlapping on the way home.
"Yes," Karin replied instinctively.
It was hard for her to deny Mu Yue's attractiveness, strength, and gentleness.
"Let me tell you a secret," Kushina said mysteriously.
Karin looked at her with curiosity.
"Doesn't Mu Yue seem like the type of person that many people would admire from afar?"
Karin nodded, agreeing that this was indeed the case.
She felt that it would be hard for anyone to reject Mu Yue, given his good looks, abilities, and kind personality.
Kushina glanced around discreetly before continuing, "You know, despite his popularity, he's actually always been single. There haven't been any girls by his side."
Although Kushina didn't quite understand it, it was true that Mu Yue didn't seem to have many female companions his age.
"Oh?" Karin's eyes widened in surprise.
Then she thought of a possible reason and calmed down.
Perhaps Mu Yue had high standards and wasn't interested in ordinary women.
"If you like Mu Yue, why don't you give it a shot? In Konoha, there's no one as outstanding as Mu Yue and our Minato. You have to seize the opportunity," Kushina encouraged her.
After spending some time with Karin, Kushina thought highly of her and believed she would make a good wife.
However, she didn't intend to force anything.
If Mu Yue wasn't interested, she would advise Karin to give up as well.
Although Karin was her only relative in Konoha, her friendship with Mu Yue was more important.
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