The moment Uzumaki Kushina confessed to him, Uchiha Yin didn't feel excitement — only suspicion.
When people don't know the truth, disasters follow. When things go wrong, there are demons. Where there's no sincerity, there are ghosts. And when someone returns home with hidden intentions, there's sure to be deception.
Uzumaki Kushina seemed to fit all of these at once — clearly, something wasn't right!
Although he couldn't pinpoint the problem, Uchiha Yin knew one thing for certain: Kushina had been chosen as the next Jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails. Right now, she was definitely under constant surveillance by the ANBU. It was even possible that the old man Hiruzen Sarutobi was observing them at this very moment through his crystal ball.
If Uchiha Yin accepted her confession under these circumstances, he was as good as dead!
He'd immediately draw the attention of the Third Hokage, and then Danzo would take notice. Maybe even Orochimaru, the elders, and who knows how many other shinobi would start watching his every move…
He'd be forced to live under constant surveillance!
And that was not the life Uchiha Yin wanted.
He didn't want to live every day worrying that any action could cost him his life!
Of course, this was also because his current strength wasn't enough. If he had the power of someone like Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, he would have agreed without hesitation!
If anyone dared to lay a finger on him, Uchiha Yin would have chopped off their entire arm!
But right now, he didn't have that kind of power. All he could do was reluctantly reject Kushina's confession.
As for Kushina's disappointed, embarrassed expression — Uchiha Yin didn't care at all.
So what if she stares at me a few more times? It's not like I'll lose a piece of flesh. What's there to be afraid of?
What, Uzumaki Kushina — you gonna bite me or something?
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If Uzumaki Kushina knew what Uchiha Yin was thinking, with her fiery temper, she probably really would bite him.
But right now, she had no idea.
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> Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing Side Quest 1. Sealing skill proficiency +1.
Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully completing Side Quest 1. Achievement unlocked: "First Test of the Blade." All attributes +1.
Ding! Main quest activated: Become Uchiha Yin's girlfriend before graduating from the Academy. Reward: All attributes +2, Uzumaki Clan sealing skill proficiency +5. The system will force the host to win Uchiha Yin over.
Ding! Side Quest 2 activated: To become Uchiha Yin's wife, first capture his heart! Within one month, prepare a heartfelt bento that earns Uchiha Yin's approval. Reward: Initial awakening of God's Blessing. Failure penalty: forced kiss on Uchiha Yin.
Ding! Daily quest activated: Become friends with Uchiha Yin. Rewards depend on degree of completion. No penalty for failure.
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As Kushina stared at Uchiha Yin, these system prompts echoed in her mind.
She immediately felt her physical strength, chakra reserves, and overall abilities improve.
So this is what it feels like to gain +1 to all attributes?
Maybe this system wasn't all bad — at least her strength was improving fast.
Still… Kushina blushed fiercely. This is so embarrassing!
But despite herself, she was drawn to the new quests and studied them carefully.
The daily quests seemed safest — no penalties, no pressure. But the main and side quests? Kushina could barely look at them without cringing.
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"System, aren't you supposed to be the strongest Jinchūriki system? Why is the main mission to make me Uchiha Yin's wife?"
"And why should I have to date someone I barely know, let alone marry him before graduation?!"
she protested inwardly, seething with frustration.
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> Ding! The host asks excellent questions, but the system will not answer.
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"Then I want to return you! I refuse to be bound by you! Unbind!"
Kushina's temper flared, and she shouted mentally without thinking.
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> Are you sure you wish to unbind from the system? Yes/No (Condition for unbinding: the host's death.)
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"…Just kidding. No. Definitely no."
Seeing that line in the brackets sent a chill down her spine. She quickly backed down.
Dying now would be too ridiculous. I'm one of the last survivors of the Uzumaki Clan — I have to help rebuild my clan someday. I can't die over something like this!
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Come on, Kushina. You can do this! It's just about winning over a boy. With your looks, it can't be that hard!
After pumping herself up, she calmed down and took a closer look at Uchiha Yin.
A smooth, fair face with sharp features; deep, dark eyes that seemed to glow; thick eyebrows, a tall nose, well-shaped lips… His entire presence gave off a sense of nobility and elegance.
He's actually pretty good-looking. I didn't notice before, but he really is kind of handsome…
Kushina wasn't the type to swoon over boys, but she had to admit — Uchiha Yin stood out. His whole demeanor was different from the other Academy kids.
If Uchiha Yin knew what she was thinking, he would've rolled his eyes: I was a college student in my last life — already in my twenties! Of course I don't act like these kids!
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I guess I'll make an extra bento tomorrow… I hope he likes it.
Kushina sighed, already feeling the headache coming.
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Meanwhile, without Kushina realizing it, the system in Uchiha Yin's mind finally spoke:
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> Ding! Congratulations to the host for gaining +1 sealing skill proficiency (Uzumaki Clan).
Ding! The host previously had no Uzumaki sealing techniques. You have now acquired them.
Ding! Congratulations, all attributes +1.
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What the…? Where are these rewards coming from?
Uchiha Yin blinked in confusion under Kushina's gaze.