Minato May Have Been Your Father But He Ain't Your Daddy

3. Getting Married

" Kushina calm down! I'm doing this for your own good, I couldn't just sit back and watch Naruko growing up without a father" Hiruzen tried to come up with a reasonable explanation.

"Humph! Sandaime you don't have to worry about Naruko, I'm perfectly capable of raising my child on my own " Kushina snorted coldly.

" Haah! I really didn't want to say this but recently we have received intel regarding the masked man and he is more than likely to attack the village, So for both of your safety I have to do this. Don't worry your marriage is only a formality and if Itsuki tries something I'll take care of him" Hiruzen really tried but even after brainstorming he really couldn't give a reasonable explanation so he opted to give one that even a child wouldn't believe.

What protection can a civilian provide? And will Itsuki really have the balls to do something to this woman? If he values his life he won't.

Hearing Hiruzens's words Kushina grits her teeth in frustration and anger, what kind of bullshit was this old man spouting, did he really think she was some little child or his idiotic disciple Jiraiya who he can fool with these stupid lies.

Kushina felt despair at the gravity of her situation, Minato was her protective umbrella who was shielding her from the village's darkness now he's gone leaving her in a very precarious position.

'Minato you fool' Kushina couldn't help but show a sad smile while thinking about her husband, it seemed he put too much faith in these old men. 

Are these the people who he wanted to protect? Kushina felt despair at the thought, If she was alone she wouldn't have cared, but she also had to worry about Naruko now. Kushina could only swallow her grievances and accept.

" I-Is It really true"
Kushina asked through gritted teeth, she knew the old man was talking bullshit, but she couldn't do anything as Kushina realized how alone she was in this village.

What masked man? Such a powerful adversary is something that can be solved by marrying a civilian. She was pretty sure the old man wanted to keep tabs on her. She felt more furious as she thought about it.

"Kushina do I still need to lie to you? " Hiruzen said in a sad tone.

"Tomorrow you should move into Itsuki's house, as for your old house it's already demolished, you can visit it later to see if you can salvage something"

" Sandaime if I find out you are planning something against Naruko or me, I will make you regret it " Kushina said through gritted teeth, as she was powerless to do anything and could only make an empty threat.

If a fake marriage is what it takes to protect her baby, then be it.

For Naruko, she could only compromise.

'Minato forgive me' Kushina felt endless guilt in her heart.

" I will no longer be disturbing your rest, I will come tomorrow to escort you" Hiruzen said in a complicated tone and left the room...

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Hiruzen was standing outside the room listening to the sobs coming from inside.

He felt endless shame and sadness but he still steeled his heart as he felt this was the best.

He felt this was the best way for him to repay Shun and Kaede. 
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Kushina's suppressed sobs emanated in the room as she was trying her best to suppress them as she didn't want Naruko to wake up.

"Kushina what's wrong " a concerned voice echoed from the entrance of the room.

" *Sob* Mikoto I'm being forced to remarry ..." Kushina started pouring out all her grievances while embracing the raven-haired woman...
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