Chapter 135: A Love Returned to its Origin, Simulation Successful
Is it finally time?
Moegi wasn't very old, which gave him a long time to develop, but it also meant that she needed a long time to develop. Right now, in the simulation, it was already Konoha 69, but she was still only 13 years old.
[You take the initiative to apply to become Moegi's Jōnin instructor. This decision surprises Kakashi. He asks you why, and you tell him that you like Moegi. Kakashi is so thunderstruck that he falls off his chair, looking at you as if you were a monster.]
[He really wants to ask: You've already gotten Kurenai and Anko pregnant, and you're in a passionate romance with Ino. Why are you now setting your sights on Moegi? You shoot him a glare, signaling for him to just do it and not ask questions.]
[After a moment's thought, Kakashi agrees to your request, even directly giving you the status of a Jōnin. He cannot understand your thoughts or actions, but that's not strange. Tsunade has had the same experience with you.]
[However, facts have proven that your actions are always profound and end up providing great help to Konoha. Therefore, the Hokage's Office has long since established a principle for dealing with you: as long as your requests aren't outrageous, they will be granted.]
Makoto grimaced. He was a little envious of his simulated self's strong mental state. But then he understood. The "him" in the simulation was one who had been a leisurely lord in Konoha for five years. He didn't even give face to Tsunade, let alone a mere Kakashi. Even if Kakashi had disagreed, he would have done things his own way. This was the confidence that came from strength and merit.
The real him, however, had only just begun to possess enough strength for self-preservation. He naturally couldn't completely become the stubborn, uncompromising person from the simulation. But that was a good thing. If his real self had that kind of personality, he would probably mess things up due to pride and arrogance.
[When you appear before Moegi, she can't believe her eyes. She then throws herself into your arms, overjoyed at the thought of spending every day with you for a long time to come. Her excited and passionate appearance leaves Konohamaru and Udon stunned.]
[As is customary, you begin the bell test with the three of them. Unfortunately, because Moegi's strength is clearly superior to the other two, she ends up getting both bells from you. A dejected Konohamaru and Udon are preparing to return to the Academy to be held back, but Moegi gives the two bells to them.]
[To their surprise, she explains: she could just become a medical ninja, but it's more suitable for them to become "real" ninja. Seeing this, you walk out, acknowledge their spirit of teamwork, and declare that all three have passed.]
Seeing this, he really wanted to complain. Was this bell test going to go on for all eternity? But considering that Konohamaru was the official successor to the Hokage's lineage, and that if something happened to Naruto in the future, he would be a strong candidate for the new Hokage, then it was reasonable for him to go through the bell test. The Will of Fire and all that.
[In the following two years, you lead Moegi and her team from D-rank missions all the way up to successfully challenging one S-rank mission. After leading them through the Chūnin Exams, you declare that your career as a team leader is over.]
[At this time, it is Konoha 71. Akiyama Shinku and Akiyama Mochi have both been born, and Ino is also pregnant. Therefore, you are about to hold a wedding with the three of them. Such a unique wedding naturally causes a sensation in Konoha and even the Land of Fire, but when everyone hears that you are the protagonist, they are all relieved.]
[Over the past few years, your reputation has spread throughout the ninja world. You are powerful, suave and stylish, have outstanding literary talent, and are even a shrewd businessman and a great tycoon. You have become the Prince Charming in the hearts of countless girls in the ninja world. It's not strange for such a man to marry several wives.]
[Moegi, however, falls into a depression because of this. After more than two years of your companionship and deliberate care, she has developed a懵懂 love for you. But she doesn't know how to handle this feeling, or if she should even have feelings for you at all.]
He took a deep breath, ready to use a guidance at any moment. This was a critical juncture. If he missed it, this simulation would be a failure.
Fortunately, the him in the simulation was already a master of masters. If he was willing to be a Jōnin instructor for two years just for her, how could he possibly miss the opportunity to establish a relationship at this critical moment?
[On this day, Moegi is surprised to find that her family's Kazematsuri Bathhouse has reopened. It turns out that after the last time Konoha was destroyed, although the bathhouse was rebuilt with Yamato's help, Kazematsuri Matsugu had chosen to retire.]
[Moegi had no heart to manage it, so she had chosen to close it down. Now, looking at the "Open for Business" sign, she feels as if she's in a dream. She walks into the shop, and you, dressed as the owner, ask her: "Miss, are you here for a hot spring or for a stay?"]
[She bursts out laughing, asking what kind of joke this is. But you seriously take out the letter of entrustment from her grandmother, proving that you are now the owner of the bathhouse. She stares at you blankly, asking why.]
[You pull her along to the room where you used to live. You have many memories here: you taught her to read, you watched soap operas with her, and sometimes she even fell asleep on you, drooling on your clothes.]
[You count these memories one by one. Moegi alternates between blushing and being moved. She no longer knows how to face you. And you finally tell her the reason you rebuilt the bathhouse: as an orphan, you had never felt the warmth of a home, and she was like a little sister to you.]
[You don't want to lose her as a sister; you want to become family with her again. But you don't know her thoughts. Now, by rebuilding the bathhouse, you hope she will return to this home that is warm and full of memories for both of you.]
[The choice is now hers. Will she choose to be your sister, or something else?]
He took a deep breath. The chance encounter his simulated self had arranged was indeed touching enough... but wouldn't this just lead to them becoming siblings in the end? Or did his simulated self feel that becoming siblings now was fine, and that they could develop their relationship further in the future? After all, it was just a verbal "brother and sister." A title like that could be changed to "darling brother" and "dearest sister" at any time.
[Moegi understands your meaning. Especially when you hold her hand, wrap your arm around her waist, and pull her into your lap to sit, she knows very well there is only one answer.]
Seeing this, he almost choked. His simulated self... had really become a playboy. But considering how many advantages he had at this point, painstakingly pursuing Moegi probably didn't fit his style anymore.
[Konoha 71: You hold a wedding with Kurenai, Anko, and Ino simultaneously. Moegi is the leader of the bridesmaids. At the wedding, Ino throws the bouquet backwards, and Moegi actively fights for it and catches it, then looks in your direction with a red face.]
[Ino detects your little game. After the wedding, she, along with Kurenai and Anko, launches a "sanction" against you. Unfortunately, you play dirty and release your Yin Seal, causing Kurenai and Anko to pass out, and even Ino is too tired to speak.]
[The next day, you hold the three of them and have a long talk. You tell them you cannot lose Moegi, the little sister who grew up with you. Ino complains that you won't even let your "little sister" go, but she still tacitly agrees to let you make a move on her. In any case, the three of them can't satisfy you anyway.]
[And so, under the witness of the people of Konoha, you and Moegi become a couple. The villagers are no longer surprised by this. Even the pregnant, big-bellied Ino and Moegi become good friends. What can outsiders say?]
Seeing this, he had originally thought the simulation would end here. But the subsequent development surprised him.
[Konoha 75: Moegi is pregnant with your child, and you are about to hold your wedding. On the night before the ceremony, Tenten, Sakura, and Hinata find you together. After getting drunk, they ask you: since you can accept even Moegi, why can't you accept them?]
[You ask them in return: if you accepted them, could they live harmoniously with the others? The three women do not answer immediately. Their hesitation is their answer. In the end, they give you and Moegi their blessings and choose to leave.]
[Konoha 76: Your and Moegi's son is born. You name him Akiyama Yuwa.]
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