Chapter 131: Whirlpool Divergence

The Diamond Seal is a sealing technique unique to the Uzumaki clan, which can restrict ninjas and even seal the tailed beasts for a short period of time.

After seeing Kushina perform the Diamond Seal, Bai Ye remained calm. Several dark golden chains appeared behind him and blocked Kushina's attack.

After seeing the King Kong Seal, Kushina completely confirmed Bai Ye's identity.

Bai Ye is a genuine descendant of Uzumaki, and only the descendants of Uzumaki can master sealing techniques at the level of Diamond Seal.

Bai Ye stared at Kushina and said, "Is Madam Hokage planning to attack the Hidden Rain Village?"

At this time, Kushina also regretted her impulsiveness. She quickly put away the Diamond Seal and said with an unhappy look: "I just can't stand you slandering Mito-sama..."

"What I said is the truth..."

Bai Ye also took back the dark golden chain and asked, "Isn't Elder Mito a Konoha ninja? If it wasn't for Konoha, would she have trained you to become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"

After hearing this, Kushina was rarely silent.

She could hear Bai Ye's concern for her. Although he disliked Konoha, he was essentially worried about her safety and didn't want her to become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

At this time, Minato Namikaze and others in the house also sensed the chakra eruption from the outside world.

After using Flying Thunder God to reach Kushina's side, Namikaze Minato looked quite nervous and looked at Bai Ye in front of him.

Yahiko and Konan also came to the open space, their eyes full of worry.

They knew Bai Ye's identity and understood the grudge between Bai Ye and Konoha, but they didn't know why Bai Ye had a conflict with Kushina.

Feeling that the atmosphere around her was a little strange, Kushina smiled and said, "Minato, don't worry about me. I just wanted to practice sealing techniques with Bai Ye, and I accidentally went a little too far."

Bai Ye had no intention of engaging in combat with Kushina, so he chuckled and said, "Sister Kushina and I were indeed sparring just now, and I accidentally disturbed you."

Hearing this, Namikaze Minato's expression eased a lot: "Kushina, you are not in good health now, you should rest more and don't spar with Bai Ye."

Kushina nodded and said to Minato Namikaze:

"I know. You should talk to Junior Brother Yahiko and the others first. I also want to talk to Byakuya about the Uzushio Village."

Since Kushina said so, Namikaze Minato naturally couldn't refuse, so he could only take Yahiko and others back to the living room. Before leaving, he glanced at Kushina and Byakuya.

What happened between Kushina and Byakuya just now was definitely not just a simple sparring match.

But he believed in Kushina and believed that Kushina could handle the conflict between her and Byakuya.

After Minato Namikaze left, Kushina calmed down and explained to Bai Ye:
"Bai Ye, I was a little impulsive just now, but you also have some misunderstandings. I volunteered to become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. If it weren't for Konoha's protection, I might have been kidnapped by Kumogakure before I became the Jinchuriki."

"After the village was destroyed, we, the homeless people, could only seek shelter in other ninja villages. Rather than being used as experimental subjects by the hostile ninja villages, it is better to become the Jinchūriki who protects Konoha."

"The Jinchūriki who protects Konoha?"

Bai Ye frowned, then said: "Before coming to Konoha, I was thinking of taking you back to the Hidden Rain Village. After all, not all the tribe members are as lucky as you."

Kushina's expression changed slightly, "You mean, the rest of the clan are having a bad time?"

Bai Ye nodded and said, "Nagato's parents died a long time ago. The murderer was a ninja who broke into the Rain Country. Karin was even used as a 'human medicine'. Otherwise, if I hadn't found her, she might have died long ago." After hearing what happened to Nagato and Karin, Kushina sighed in her heart.

She originally thought that her experiences in childhood were painful enough, but the fate of other members of the tribe was even more miserable than hers, and she was actually the luckiest one.

Thinking of this, Kushina suddenly looked at Bai Ye. She wanted to know what Bai Ye had experienced.

Bai Ye guessed what Kushina was thinking and shook his head: "Although I have Uzumaki blood, I did not inherit the red hair of the Uzumaki clan. Apart from the death of my parents, I have not experienced any difficult things."

Seeing that Bai Ye said this, Kushina didn't dare to continue asking. But although Bai Ye said that it was not difficult, he must have suffered a lot in secret.

After pondering for a moment, Bai Ye asked Kushina: "Kushina, are you really not going to join the Hidden Rain Village? The Hidden Rain Village can also protect you, and you will not be discriminated against."

Kushina shook her head and said with a smile:

"Bai Ye, have you forgotten that I am the Hokage's wife? It's good enough that I don't cause trouble for those old men. How dare they use me?"

"Since you are willing to stay in Konoha Village, I have nothing to say. However, you are willing to become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to protect Konoha, but is Konoha really worthy of your protection?"

At this point, Bai Ye glanced at Konoha in the distance, seeming to be thinking about something.

Kushina didn't understand what Byakuya said. Konoha would only get better and better under Minato's leadership. She didn't know why Byakuya was speaking ill of Konoha.

However, since the two sides had differences in the choice of ninja village, she did not intend to continue this topic so as not to affect each other's mood.

After visiting the Namikaze family, Byakuya, Yahiko and Konan walked towards the base.

On the way, Yahiko was curious about the conversation between Bai Ye and Kushina, so he asked: "Bai Ye, did you and Kushina have a quarrel just now?"

Bai Ye did not hide it from Yahiko, nodded and said: "We had a quarrel. Kushina and I had some differences in our attitude towards Konoha, and I also tried to invite her to join the Hidden Rain Village, but failed."

Yahiko's expression changed and he was speechless about Bai Ye's behavior.

It is normal for Bai Ye to have complaints against Konoha. He was betrayed by Konoha when Uzushio Village was destroyed. Konoha was also involved in Hanzo's attack on Akatsuki not long ago.

But isn't it too much for you to invite Kushina to join Amegakure?

Kushina is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha and the wife of the Fourth Hokage. She doesn't pull people like this. No wonder a conflict broke out between the two.

However, if Byakuya really didn't cause trouble in Konoha, he would start to worry.

Because it is impossible for Bai Ye not to cause trouble, unless he is secretly carrying out a bigger conspiracy, like the last sudden attack on the Hidden Rain Village.

Thinking of this, Yahiko said to Bai Ye: "Bai Ye, if you really have a problem with Konoha, if it really doesn't work, let's return to the village now."

Bai Ye shook his head and glanced at Yahiko and said:
"This is my personal grudge. What does it have to do with the cooperation between the Hidden Rain Village and Konoha? Our cooperation with Konoha will definitely bring more benefits than disadvantages."

After a pause, Bai Ye continued, "When you meet with Minato Namikaze tomorrow, remember to talk more about our reforms in the Rain Country and the benefits of the reforms."

Hearing this, Yahiko was stunned for a moment, but still nodded.

Promoting the ideas of the Akatsuki organization was one of the purposes of his trip, but if Konoha becomes stronger through reform, wouldn't that affect Byakuya's Konoha threat theory?

(End of this chapter)