Chapter 185: Mutual Understanding
Dangerous, full of aggression, yet carrying tempting sweetness.
Naruto once again glimpsed the depths of the Uchiha clan, praised as the "Clan of Love"—the extreme and fervent possessiveness and obsession hidden within, capable of completely devouring a person.
At this moment, this dangerous side was displayed before him without reservation.
Facing Satsuki's almost threatening, yandere-tinged final declaration, Naruto showed no fear or retreat. On the contrary, those azure blue eyes burst with even more intense light.
"Yes! I promise you!" Naruto responded loudly without hesitation. "In fact, I should be thanking the heavens that you're willing to wait for me! As for that 'price' you mentioned..."
He restrained the overly exuberant smile on his face, his expression becoming incredibly serious as he solemnly declared word by word:
"That's not a price at all! That will be the greatest 'reward' that I, Uzumaki Naruto, will receive on that future day!"
His voice was full of absolute confidence and anticipation.
"Then it's settled! When that day comes—" Naruto stepped forward, tightly and forcefully grasping Satsuki's hand, making his own vow.
"When that day arrives, my entire being, from body to soul, will be ready at all times to accept everything from you! All your demands, all your 'whatever it may be'! I guarantee there won't be even the slightest resistance or hesitation! Because for me, that will definitely be the moment I've dreamed of and longed for!"
No need for suspicion, no need for testing, and certainly no need for those roundabout, excessive behaviors. The relationship between Naruto and Satsuki should be exactly this—pure, direct, and full of trust.
They only needed to honestly express their most genuine feelings to each other. No matter how seemingly excessive or dangerous the request, using only the most sincere words as a bridge, they could clearly communicate their true hearts and reach the deepest mutual understanding.
The atmosphere eased once again, an indescribable tacit understanding and intimacy flowing between them.
Satsuki lowered her head slightly and asked in a small voice the final question to confirm their current status: "...Then... what relationship are we now?" She needed a new, clear definition to settle her currently surging emotions.
Naruto looked at her shy yet expectant appearance and answered with a smile.
"Friends, I guess."
Seeing Satsuki's instantly pouting mouth and dissatisfied eyes, he immediately added: "—But! The only, special, temporary friends! The unique companions on the path toward that 'greatest reward'!"
This definition made Satsuki satisfyingly lift her chin slightly.
"So what happens next... are you leaving now?" After a moment of silence, Satsuki looked back at the quiet Uchiha compound, asking softly with some reluctance.
Naruto didn't answer directly but asked back, giving her the decision: "What does Satsuki think?"
Satsuki gathered her courage, raised her flushed face, and looked toward the depths of the compound where her home was, her voice carrying firm expectation.
"Want to come to my house? I want to... tell Dad and Mom... about our promise..."
Naruto looked at the girl before him who had shed all heavy burdens, her eyes sparkling with bright light again, his heart full of soft warmth. He nodded forcefully and gripped her hand tightly.
"Yes!" He answered with a smile. "Sure! Let's go together!"
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