When Uchiha Arata heard Mikoto's gentle words, warmth filled his heart.
He felt both touched and embarrassed. Slowly, he pulled himself out of her embrace and wiped his face, feeling a new weight of responsibility settle onto his shoulders.
As they talked softly about recent matters, Arata carefully placed his hand on Mikoto's stomach.
Though still flat, he imagined the tiny life growing inside.
This is my child, he thought. I will create a world where he can live without danger or war.
Gradually, determination filled his eyes.
His chakra grew denser and more focused, his power surging higher and higher.
The pressure he gave off became strong enough to make the air tremble.
Sensing the sudden change in himself, Arata quickly suppressed his aura, afraid it might make Mikoto uncomfortable.
Seeing her watching him curiously, he smiled. "I didn't scare you, did I, Sister Mikoto?"
Mikoto shook her head softly. "No… it's just that you've changed, Arata-kun. You feel… stronger now.
I feel safer with you."
Her cheeks flushed slightly as she looked away.
Arata chuckled but said nothing more. He simply wrapped his arms around her again, and the two spent the rest of the night whispering to each other, their voices filled with affection.
By dawn, Mikoto had fallen asleep in his arms.
Arata gently laid her down on the bed, careful not to wake her.
Then he called for a few clan members .... the maids who served Mikoto ..... and asked them to take care of her and Sasuke while he headed to the Hokage's office for duty.
For the past few weeks, Arata had been working in the Anbu under the Hokage.
Though he hadn't seen that mysterious purple-haired girl again, he had already studied every detail of the Third Hokage's security arrangements.
The Hokage's personal guards consisted mostly of Anbu members, some known for their strength, others for unique abilities.
Among them were Hyuga members with the Byakugan, and ninja from the Ino–Shika–Cho trio — though not the clan heads, just skilled subordinates.
They hid well, but none could escape the gaze of Arata's Mangekyō Sharingan.
He had already mapped out their every move.
Originally, Arata hadn't planned to control the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
After all, Hiruzen wasn't a bad man ..... just too soft-hearted in his old age.
Arata had intended to let him live out his final years peacefully and leave his end to Orochimaru.
But plans rarely keep up with reality. Now that Mikoto was pregnant, things were different.
With Hiruzen's weakness and Danzo's darkness still poisoning Konoha, both were threats to the peaceful life Arata wanted for his family. It was time to act.
Since Arata was already part of the Anbu, he didn't need to go through complicated procedures.
He simply walked to the Hokage's office, knocked politely, and said,
"Lord Third Hokage, Uchiha Arata reporting back from leave."
It was early morning, and Hiruzen had just arrived at the office.
He hadn't begun meeting visitors yet, so he was alone.
Hearing Arata's voice, he allowed him in ..... curious about the young Uchiha who had suddenly taken several days off.
Hiruzen planned to ask about it, maybe share some advice about the Will of Fire.
Arata entered the office and stood respectfully before the desk.
The Third Hokage took a puff from his pipe and smiled kindly.
Arata, you took some days off recently. Was something wrong? Do you need help from this old man?"
Arata decided to use the same tactic as before.
"Reporting to Lord Hokage," he said respectfully, "my Mangekyō Sharingan had some minor issues.
During my last use of Susanoo, I overexerted myself, and my eyes have been aching since then.
I've been consulting the clan elders for treatment."
Hiruzen nodded with concern. As Arata was one of Konoha's strongest Anbu members, any problem with his eyes was a serious matter. "I see. Has it improved? Are your eyes still hurting?"
"Not anymore," Arata replied. "But the pattern of my Sharingan seems to have changed slightly.
You are known as Konoha's great professor, Lord Hokage ..... could you take a look?"
The compliment made Hiruzen chuckle with pride.
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