[This place, huh? she mutters softly to herself. Kushina's definitely not surprised to hear that somehow, though she does crack a smile.]

Well, I know it's not the afterlife. I doubt you'd die so easily, old man. So you can't be greeting me from the other side.

[Though they're harsh words, she's only teasing him. Jiraiya played a pretty important role in her and Minato's life, so he's more of a friend and father figure than someone she'd be purposefully rude to. And it's not her style anyway.]

How long have you been here, and what do you mean by these books being special? I've never seen anything like this.

[cue Kushina picking it up to examine. what a shaky scene~]