Don't look at him, Hiruzen Sarutobi is the Hokage designated by Senju Tobirama.

Without the support of Uzumaki Mito behind this, his position as Third Hokage would definitely not be stable.

Uzumaki Mito, who was leaning on the recliner, slowly opened her eyes: "Monkey, you are here."

Facing Uzumaki Mito, the Third Hokage did not dare to show off at all, and quickly stepped forward to help Uzumaki Mito sit up straight.

After Uzumaki Mito sat firmly, he stood up straight.

"Monkey, Kushina is the next Nine Tails Jinchūriki of the village. She is also the princess of the Uzumaki clan. She has the same status as me. She should have the right to control her own life. This will be more conducive for her to integrate into the big family of Konoha and bring Konoha to the world. Treat it as your own home."

The Third Hokage said respectfully, "Mito-sama, when Kushina comes to Konoha, she is a member of Konoha. I will not restrict or interfere with her life."

He knew very well that Uzumaki Mito was reminding him not to keep interfering in Kushina's life, as this would not be conducive to her integration into Konoha.

"It's good that you understand, ugh~~~"

Uzumaki Mito felt indescribably uncomfortable. Looking at Kushina today, it was as if she was seeing herself in the past, but Kushina was much less fortunate.

At least when she married into the Senju clan, the Uzumaki clan was still there, and Senju Hashirama was very kind to her. Even though she became a Jinchūriki, no one dared to disrespect her.

Kushina obviously did not have the treatment and status that Uzumaki Mito enjoyed. Konoha could at most give her some financial support. After all, they had swallowed the enormous wealth of the Uzumaki clan, and it wouldn't sit well not to offer Kushina anything.

Kushina needs not only financial freedom but also sufficient personal freedom.

"There are some plans I have drawn up above. Konoha has taken away too many things from the Uzumaki clan. Let's give some compensation to the child Kushina. I hope the Hokage office will implement it as soon as possible. In addition, don't interfere too much in Kushina's life. That's it."

"Yes."

The Third Hokage put away the scroll respectfully, then helped Mito Uzumaki back into the house, and then left.

On the matter of compensation, the Third Hokage and the Elders had reached an agreement.

Although the elders were a little reluctant, when Uzumaki Mito was involved, they could only hold their noses and agree.

The next day, the Konoha F4 team sat in the Hokage office.

The Third Hokage took out the scroll given by Uzumaki Mito and handed it to them.

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After moving to bed, Koharu and Mito Kadoren chose to remain silent. Only Danzo Shimura, who was Hokage's assistant, had a bigger reaction.

"No, I don't agree with such a decision. I can agree to compensate Kushina, but her safety must be fully monitored, and not too many people should be allowed to come into contact with Jinchūriki."

During this period, Danzo Shimura was only an assistant to the Hokage on the surface, and his future reputation as a leader had not yet developed.

The growth and development of the root occurred after the Second Ninja War.

At this time, Shimura Danzo was just an assistant to the Hokage who had an empty position but not much power.

"This is Mito-sama's order."

The Third Hokage did not argue with Shimura Danzo and directly invoked Uzumaki Mito.

If you are capable, Danzo, go to this ancestor and say what you want. As long as you can convince Uzumaki Mito, I have no objection to locking up Kushina.

"I..." Shimura Danzo raised his hand angrily, wanting to say something, but his dissatisfied words got stuck.

This is Mito-sama's order, so why argue?

Mitomon Koharu and Homura couldn't help but shake their heads. Danzo's desire for control was too strong.

If anyone else made such a decision, even the Third Hokage, Danzo Shimura would dare to oppose it. But the person who made this decision was Uzumaki Mito. No matter how dissatisfied Shimura Danzo was, he wouldn't dare to disrespect her.

At most, he would curse under his breath.

Seeing that Shimura Danzo's arrogance had been extinguished, the Third Hokage spoke:

"Danzo, Mito-sama is already dissatisfied because of the Uzumaki clan. Mito-sama likes Kushina very much. She is helping Kushina and also warning us not to go too far."

"Huh, just don't regret it."

It was Shimura Danzo who handled the Uzumaki clan's affairs, and the result is self-evident—disappointment for Uzumaki Mito.

She didn't accuse or punish him, showing restraint by maintaining Konoha's dignity.

Faced with these conditions put forth by Uzumaki Mito, Konoha's leadership could only accept them, despite their dissatisfaction.

Shimura Danzo stormed off.

Afterwards, Koharu asked: "Hiruzen, I heard that Tsunade brought out a very talented student. Is this true?"

"Well, this child's name is Hyuga Shigeru. Take a look at his information for yourselves. Mito-sama approves of Kushina's contact with this child and has no objections."

When in doubt, they deferred to Uzumaki Mito.

Shigeru's information was quickly sent to the Hokage office. After reading it, Koharu and Homura understood why Uzumaki Mito and the Third Hokage did not prevent Kushina from befriending Shigeru.

This was one of their own! Well, at least half, due to the existence of the Caged Bird Curse Seal.

Putting down the information in her hand, Koharu said with emotion: "Mito-sama is still amazing, she grasps the little girl's admiration and sympathy very accurately."

How do you help Kushina fully integrate into Konoha?

It's simple: let her make true friends, experience the warmth of family and friendship, and gradually consider herself part of Konoha.

Imprisonment and constant surveillance would be the most incompetent solution.

"Child, what's wrong with you?"

Noticing that Kushina had been absent-minded all morning, and frequently looked toward the door at noon, Uzumaki Mito sat next to Kushina and gently hugged her shoulders.

"Grandma Mito, I'm fine."

Kushina smiled sheepishly: "Yesterday, when I was at Shigeru-kun's house, Sister Tsunade said she would help him buy groceries every day, but Sister Tsunade was lectured by Grandma Mito last night, and today she didn't even go out. She's still sleeping."

"Is Kushina worried that Shigeru won't have anything to eat?"

Mito Uzumaki teased Kushina with a smile in her eyes.

"No, no." Kushina shook her head quickly.

"Grandma Mito, I think Shigeru-kun will be very disappointed if Tsunade-san doesn't come over. After all, they made an agreement yesterday."

It seems Kushina cared deeply for her new friends.

Uzumaki Mito deliberately made a serious face: "You, don't count on your sister Tsunade. This child is sulking with me and didn't even get up for lunch."

"Ah, what should I do, Shigeru-kun?"

Tsunade was angry and didn't want to go out, so her promise to help Shigeru buy groceries was in vain. And Shigeru, unable to see, couldn't go out himself.

"Tsunade can't go, but Kushina can. Will you help your sister Tsunade fulfill this agreement?" Uzumaki Mito encouraged Kushina with a smile.

"Me?"

Kushina shook her head subconsciously. She was not familiar with Konoha yet and couldn't even tell where to go, let alone visit the market and buy groceries for Shigeru.

"Alas, it seems that Tsunade will break her agreement."

Uzumaki Mito sighed, her tone full of regret.

Hearing this, Kushina's cute little face was conflicted. She didn't want Tsunade to break her promise, nor did she want Shigeru to be disappointed, but she really didn't know the way.

What to do?

After thinking for a few minutes, Kushina encouraged herself: "Kushina, believe in yourself, you can do it."

After mustering her courage, Kushina looked at Uzumaki Mito and said seriously:

"Grandma Mito, how about I go buy something for Sister Tsunade and deliver it to Shigeru-kun, but you'll need to send someone to guide me, because I've never been to the market and I don't know the prices."

The little girl finally agreed.

Uzumaki Mito smiled and nodded. "I will ask Mu Yong to accompany you, and when you come back, he will also bring you back."

She raised her hand and gently rubbed Kushina's red hair.

"Child, you should remember the way carefully so you can find your friends on your own next time, right?"

"Can I? Can I really move freely, including visiting friends?"