Chapter 251 - 251 (1/2)

After the decision was made, the 3rd Hokage ended the meeting. Just as everyone prepared to leave, they were stopped by Danzo.

”Hold on! The Hokage's post issue has indeed been solved, but are we not going to talk about the new Kyubi Jinchurki?”

Everyone heard that, and they immediately turned to the 3rd Hokage.

”My men have seen Minato splitting the Kyubi in two. I guess half of it must have been sealed back into Kushina, as she's still with us. But, how about the other half? You should at least tell us who this new Kyubi Jinchurki is!”

After hearing Danzo, the room instantly froze. Everyone had thought that the Fourth Hokage had sealed the Kyubi back in Kushina. They never expected that there would be two Kyubi!

After a long silence, Hiashi Hyuga had to speak: ”Sandaime sama, Danzo san is right. We all have the right to know who our Jinchurikis are!”

”Yes, Sandaime sama! We should know!”

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As everyone's voices went louder, Kushina's face turned more and more gloomy. She did not want others to know of Naruto's identity, as she wanted him to enjoy a normal childhood.

”Ne-san, you can't wrap fire with paper. You should tell them about Naruto!” Ryo telepathically said to Kushina. (Translator Note: You can't wrap fire with paper is a Chinese saying that basically means that great events cannot be hidden forever, and that someone would eventually know.)

”But if Naruto's identity as a Jinchuriki is exposed, it would have a great impact on his growth!”

”Don't worry; we'll be there for him! And Naruto is your and Minato's son, I believe he will get through it.”

With Ryo's words of support, Kushina gathered enough courage to face the rest of the people in the meeting, and nodded to the 3rd.

Hiruzen seemed to be more hesitant than her, taking his time, but then he sighed and said: ”The new Jinchuriki is the son of Kushina and Minato, who will be known as Uzumaki Naruto.” The 3rd pointed to Naruto who was in his mother's arms.

”This is an S Class secret matter, and no one is allowed to disclose it!” He added.

Hearing the words of the 3rd, everyone looked at the baby in Kushina's arms with admiration in their eyes.

They could see the epitome of what a Ninja would have to bear for his village. Not only did Minato sacrifice his own life to save Konoha, he also made his own newborn child a Jinchuriki. They all admired and appreciated his selflessness.

Still, their admiration did not take away from their greed. When knowing that the new Jinchuriki was this child, many of them began to feel interested.

Kushina could perfectly control Kurama's power, and her child should be able to do the same as well. If he was to be raised in their clans…

Let's say that this child was destined to become a perfect Jinchuriki, let's suppose anything about what he could bring to their clans; who could dare to try to take this baby from so many Kage Tier Ninjas?

Even Danzo did not dare say anything more after learning that the Jinchuriki was Kushina's baby.

”Since he is the Yondaime's son, I am relieved.” Danzo took the lead leaving the conference room, and everyone else followed suit right after him.

After leaving, Sakumo and the others went to Kushina's place. Back in the conference, Ryo urged them to go against electing a new Hokage for a reason that he did not disclose. He promised to tell them everything later, and they decided to trust him. Now, they all went to Kushina's place to know the truth.

”Ryo, what was the reason behind your request?!” Sakumo asked.

”Very simply, it's because in a few years, Minato Ni-san will be back!”