Naruto: I'm Nine-Tails and My Host is Kushina

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After Uzumaki Mito's passing, Kushina felt a deep sorrow inside her heart.

The majestic power of the Nine-Tails had just been sealed within her, and she was still adjusting to its presence. Exhausted both mentally and physically, she quickly drifted off to sleep.

When Kushina woke up the next morning, she found herself alone in the small, dimly lit room.

This was the place the Third Hokage had arranged for her—a secluded corner of Konoha, far from the bustling center.

There were fewer villagers nearby, and transportation was inconvenient. It wasn't a matter of hospitality; the Third Hokage had placed her here as a precaution.

If the Nine-Tails were to go berserk, the damage to the village would be minimized.

Despite this, Kushina remained optimistic. Even though Mito, the woman who had taken care of her, was gone, she knew she had to move forward.

She clenched her fists, determination flaring in her violet eyes.

"I'll become Konoha's first female Hokage," she declared. "So that Mito-sama can see me from the afterlife, huh!"

With her goal set, she felt a surge of motivation. However, her body had other priorities at the moment—she needed to use the bathroom.

After a while, deep within Kushina's subconscious, the presence sealed within her stirred.

The Nine-Tails—Kurama—sensed an opportunity and let a small amount of his chakra leak out, testing the integrity of the seal.

Dark red chakra slowly seeped from Kushina's body, swirling ominously around her.

Kushina, however, didn't panic. Mito had already warned her that this kind of thing might happen.

Instead, she curiously observed the ominous energy.

"So this is the Nine-Tails' chakra, huh?" she murmured, watching the tendrils of energy curl around her fingers. "I wonder when I'll be able to control this power!"

Just as she was marveling at it, a notification-like voice echoed deep in her mind:

[Ding! The host has completed the first chakra leak while using the bathroom. The seal has been loosened by 40%.]

Forty percent?!

The entity within Kushina, hidden within the depths of her mind, was shocked. When the first chakra leak happened in Mito's body, the seal had only weakened by 10%. But in Kushina's case, it was four times as much!

Heh, youth is really something else, huh?

However, the moment of amusement was quickly overshadowed by a sudden, pungent smell.

From his vantage point deep inside Kushina's subconscious, Kurama's counterpart—an entity separate from the Nine-Tails but observing the situation—winced.

If he wanted to, he could continue watching. But this wasn't exactly something he enjoyed witnessing.

Unlike Mito, whose body had endured countless years of battle alongside the First Hokage, Kushina was still a young girl—fresh and full of life. Yet, at this moment, she was proving to be just as human as anyone else.

Severing his connection to the outside world, the entity decided to spare himself the experience.

A while later, Kushina emerged from the bathroom feeling refreshed.

She was excited—tomorrow would be her first day at Konoha's Ninja Academy.

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Three Days Later

Uzumaki Mito's funeral had been a simple ceremony, just as she had wished. The mourning period had passed, and now it was time for Kushina to begin her new journey.

As a foreigner from Uzushio, she knew she had to make an impression.

In the classroom, the instructor stood at the front, introducing her.

"We have a new student joining us today," he announced.

Before he could finish, Kushina proudly stepped forward and declared, "I'm Uzumaki Kushina!"

The class immediately erupted into whispers and murmurs.

"Whoa, look at her hair!"

"Yeah! It's so red!"

"What did she eat to make it that color? Tomatoes?"

"Hahaha!"

Laughter filled the room as the students teased her.

Kushina's excitement faded for a moment as she instinctively touched her bright crimson hair. Her fingers curled into fists, but she took a deep breath.

"I'll be the first female Hokage of this village!" she announced boldly.

Among the students, one person in particular observed her with quiet amusement.

Deep within Kushina, the entity that had watched her from before chuckled. She's got guts.

After her introduction, the instructor moved on, asking the other students to introduce themselves.

Among them were some notable names:

Akamichi Chōza, Nara Shikaku, and Yamanaka Inoichi—the next generation of the Ino-Shika-Chō trio.

Hyuga Hizashi, father of Neji Hyuga, already bearing the Caged Bird Seal.

Hyuga Hiashi, the heir of the Hyuga clan, though he was attending a different curriculum.

Hyuga Hikari, a girl with striking resemblance to what Hinata would one day look like. Kurama soon learned that she was likely Hinata's mother.

[A/N :- What's hinata mom name?]

Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto, heirs of the Uchiha clan, the latter of whom would one day become Sasuke's mother.

Inuzuka Tsume, a fiery girl from the Inuzuka clan.

Aburame Shibi, from the Aburame clan.

Finally, a boy with spiky blonde hair and bright blue eyes introduced himself.

"My name is Namikaze Minato," he said with a warm smile. "My dream is to become the Hokage of this village."

Kushina scoffed internally. This guy? He looks too soft to be Hokage.

She didn't think much of him, but he seemed to have caught the attention of many students.

In the days that followed, Kushina quickly made a name for herself.

Any boy who dared tease her about her hair or challenge her quickly found themselves on the receiving end of her fists.

Soon, her classmates gave her a new nickname—"Blood Red Pepper!"

The title spread across the academy like wildfire.

However, her reputation wasn't just about her strength. She became well-respected among the girls in her class, forming close bonds with Mikoto and Hikari.

Anytime a female classmate was bullied, Kushina would step in to set things straight.

To the girls, she was an elder sister figure.

To the boys, she was a menace—someone who kept stealing the spotlight.

"She's so strong, but she's dumb!" some of the boys sneered.

That was the one area where they could feel superior—academics.

Kushina's worst subject was ninja theory. No matter how hard she tried, she always ranked last in written tests.

This gave the boys she had beaten up something to gloat about.

"What's the use of being strong if you can't even pass?" they mocked. "She won't even graduate at this rate."

But Kushina didn't let it bother her too much.

After all, tomorrow was the practical exam—the Transformation Jutsu, Body Replacement Jutsu, and Clone Jutsu.

These three fundamental jutsu were the cornerstone of a shinobi's basic training.

However, for Kushina, they were also her biggest weakness.

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And thus, her journey at the Ninja Academy began—one filled with challenges, rivalries, and the first steps toward becoming the Red-Hot Habanero of Konoha.

But before that, she had a big hurdle to overcome…

Would she be able to pass tomorrow's exam?

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