Chapter 75 - 5

Chapter 5: Many Wives, Many Blessings! The Ivy Covenant!The images came to an abrupt halt.As the light dissipated, Kushina knelt on one knee, gasping for breath as blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.Minato supported her, his eyes filled with heartache.A deathly silence filled the meeting room.Ōnoki suspended himself in mid-air, his face ashen. "Those things just now... what were they?""The future." Kushina braced herself as she stood up, her voice weak but clear. "A future that might happen."The Gold Dust in Rasa's hands flowed slowly. "That blue giant... that kind of power has already surpassed the scope of a 'Kage'.""Blood moon, white threads..." Yagura tilted his head. A flash of clarity flickered deep in his eyes before quickly turning back to chaos. "I feel like... I've heard of this somewhere..."A slammed his fist onto the table. "That brat at the end! He said he was going to 'correct' Ninjas?! By what right?!"Everyone's gaze eventually landed on the crib.Three-month-old Naruto was opening his blue eyes, looking curiously at this group of solemn-faced adults. He seemed completely unaffected by the impact of the massive Chakra from before; instead, he reached out his small hand, grabbing at the remaining specks of Chakra light in the air."These fragments," Kushina pointed at her son, "no matter how the timeline jumps, no matter in what form disaster descends, there is one constant coordinate!""It's Naruto."The Five Kage fell silent.Long-term weighing of options and calculations flashed in their eyes.If what they had just seen was true, then the threat facing the Ninja World had already far exceeded the struggles between individual Villages."What do you want?" Ōnoki slowly landed, his hands behind his back. "Or rather, what does Konoha want?""It's not Konoha," Kushina corrected. "It is I, Kushina Uzumaki, as a mother, wanting to fight for a chance for my son to live. And also to seek a future for the Ninja World!"She walked to the long table and placed a thick proposal in the center.The cover read: "The Ivy Covenant — Ninja WorldFuture Guardian Cultivation Plan (Draft)""Ivy is resilient, tenacious, intertwining with one another, and growing upward together." Kushina's voice echoed in the meeting room. "I propose that the Five Great Ninja Villages jointly and secretly select a group of the most outstanding girls. They will receive top-tier training to become the future'Savior's' companions, guards, and... emotional anchors.""Girls?" Rasa frowned. "Why must they be female?""Three reasons." Kushina held up three fingers. "First, in the calculations just now, I vaguely sensed that Naruto's future power core is related to 'Yang Release', 'Life', and 'Connection'. The nature of female 'Yin Release' Chakra is more likely to resonate with it. Second, deep emotional bonding requires long-term intimate companionship; physical union is the most direct and efficient way. Third..."She paused, a subtle expression flashing across her face."This is from my personal observation: my son is exceptionally gifted in certain aspects. Rather than suppressing it, it's better to guide it, turning this 'talent' into a helping hand for their bonds."Naruto in the corner: *Mom, you're starting again!!!*Minato silently covered his face.The corner of A's mouth twitched. "You don't mean to say...""He's three months old, and he gets a nosebleed when he sees me changing clothes." Kushina said without changing her expression. "The Uzumaki Clan's master healer diagnosed him with a 'Congenital Erotic Overload Constitution'. Rather than letting him waste this excess 'energy' on pointless things in the future, it's better to match him with the most excellent and loyal female companions from the start."The meeting room fell into silence again, but this time, the silence held a hint of absurdity.Ōnoki was the first to laugh out loud, the kind of laugh from an old man who has seen through the world. "Interesting... truly interesting. So this isn't a political alliance, but an 'insurance policy' a mother built for a little pervert?"*You're the little pervert, your whole family are little perverts!* Naruto couldn't help but resist silently..."It is insurance, and it is also a weapon." Kushinalooked directly at the Tsuchikage. "These girls will receive all-around training, including guarding, intelligence, medical, political, and assassination. In the future, they will become the elites or even leaders of their respective Villages. And with their shared bond, Naruto will become the link connecting the entire Ninja World to deal with future crises."Rasa tapped the table. "The Five Great Ninja Villages sharing resources to train a group of people? Why should we trust each other? And why believe these girls won't betray us in the future?""Three guarantees." Kushina was well-prepared. "First, they will grow up together; the bond itself is the best constraint. Second, I will plant the seed of a 'Symbiotic Contract' deep in their souls. While this seed won't control their thoughts, it will make them trust each other. Third, and most importantly..."Her gaze swept across every Kage present."Your respective Villages will also benefit from 'Ivy'. After these girls complete their training, most will return to their original Villages and become your sharpest swords. And their bond with Narutowill become the firmest foundation of trust between each Village and Konoha, and even for the Ninja World alliance that may form in the future."There was one more thing Kushina didn't state explicitly. She had personally developed a forbidden technique for Naruto; any girl subjected to the technique would subconsciously view Naruto as their only salvation.In other words, these girls might betray the world, but they would absolutely never betray Naruto!After a long period of weighing the options.Yagura was the first to raise his hand, his smile innocent. "The Hidden Mist agrees. We have many girls from Bloodline Limit clans who need such an opportunity. Moreover, this is for the survival of the Ninja World, so why not!"Ōnoki pondered. "Iwagakure can provide candidates. But conditions must be added: Iwagakure must have oversight rights regarding the training content of 'Ivy'."Rasa: "Sunagakure also agrees to join. The condition is to ensure my daughter Temari is on the list."A gave a heavy snort. "Kumogakure also agrees! But we want to send instructors to participate! Also, the training base cannot be only in Konoha; it must rotate among the various nations!"Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Minato, who nodded slightly."Then," the Third Hokage tapped his pipe, "Konohaagrees in principle. The specific details will be handled by the 'Aoi' department in coordination with each nation."The agreement was reached.Before the meeting ended, Kushina carried Narutoto the center.The Five Kages' gazes focused on the infant once more.Liu Chao felt those scrutinizing, curious, doubtful, and even expectant gazes, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions.*So... I've really become the Ninja World's officially recognized'Savior Candidate'? And I'm getting a harem selected from the entire Ninja World... no, a guardian team?**Isn't this pressure a bit too much?*He seemed to want to protest, so he tried to open his mouth..."Waa... waa..."The infant's cries echoed in the secret chamber.But the Kages present each heard a different meaning.Ōnoki: "Listen to that, what a powerful cry. He will surely become a great man in the future."Rasa: "...He's probably just hungry."A: "Kid, grow up fast! We'll be counting on you to fight in the future!"Yagura: "Can a little pervert who gets a nosebleed just from nursing really save the world!"...Hiruzen Sarutobi: (Silently smoking)Kushina gently patted her son's back and whispered in his ear, "Don't be afraid, Naruto. Mommy has brought the whole world to your side."Naruto cried even louder.*I'm not afraid! I'm ashamed, Mom!!!*...