Sakura was completely stunned.
Her very first relationship—and she had been caught red-handed by her parents.
Especially with Sasuke being so bold just now…
"Sasuke, Sasuke!"
She panicked.
It was already embarrassing enough for a couple to be intimate. To be seen by her parents on top of that—
Sakura wished she could disappear.
But Sasuke still had his arm around her, with no intention of letting her run.
Having transmigrated into the Naruto world, he intended to live freely. Why would he shrink back just because her parents saw them?
In the real world, he might have been timid.
But in the anime world, he would strike without hesitation.
…
"Uchiha Sasuke?"
Under the moonlight, Mebuki Haruno and Kizashi Haruno recognized him.
The last surviving descendant of the Uchiha clan in Konoha.
"Sakura! Have you no shame? Come here at once!"
Mebuki saw her daughter's flushed face and disheveled clothes and immediately understood what must have happened.
"M-Mom…"
If Sasuke hadn't been holding her, Sakura would have fled already.
"Uchiha Sasuke, release my daughter!"
Kizashi Haruno wasn't a particularly notable ninja in Konoha.
If not for having a daughter like Sakura, few would even remember his name.
But seeing Sasuke openly holding his daughter in front of them—
How could he tolerate it?
Sasuke remained calm.
With his current strength, even if both of them attacked together, they would not be his match.
What did he have to fear?
Besides, as a transmigrator, he subconsciously felt superior.
"Please, don't be angry."
He held Sakura close. "From today on, Sakura is my girlfriend."
"Allow me to formally introduce myself—Uchiha Sasuke."
As he spoke, he unconsciously released a trace of the Nine-Tails' chakra he had just obtained.
A terrifying pressure swept over Mebuki and Kizashi instantly, leaving them shocked.
'What is this power?'
'Why is it so overwhelming?'
"It feels like the Nine-Tails' chakra…"
'Impossible. The Nine-Tails is sealed inside Naruto. How could Sasuke release that chakra?'
Seeing their expressions change drastically, Sasuke quickly withdrew the aura.
His face returned to its usual cool composure.
"I understand that Sakura is still young. Hearing that she has a boyfriend must worry you."
"But I can tell you seriously—I am sincere about Sakura."
"And as Uchiha Sasuke, I possess the strength to protect her."
"So for my sake, as her boyfriend, please do not make things difficult for her."
"Otherwise, I will not hesitate to take Sakura away from you."
Dominant. Overbearing.
Logically, they were her parents—his elders.
But Sasuke showed little deference.
He acted as he pleased, without concern for their feelings.
…
If they hadn't felt that terrifying chakra earlier, they might not have backed down.
This boy was far from ordinary.
"We understand…"
"You may leave. Our daughter does not need your protection."
Even their tone lacked firmness.
Right in front of them, Sasuke leaned down and kissed Sakura's lips.
"Don't be afraid," he whispered. "Say what you want to your parents."
"I've got you. No one can bully you."
"Not even them."
Too domineering.
How could someone so young be this overwhelming?
"Mm…"
Sakura's heart felt like it was lodged in her throat.
Just moments ago she had been terrified.
Now, she felt courage instead.
She nodded.
Only then did Sasuke release her.
Letting go was surprisingly difficult.
Her body was soft, warm—
But he reminded himself that the Naruto world was full of beauties.
Sakura was only the beginning.
…
As he walked past Mebuki and Kizashi, he paused.
His black eyes shifted—
The Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan bloomed within them.
"Remember," he said quietly, "do not blame my girlfriend."
They froze once more.
Mangekyō Sharingan?
How was that possible?
Sasuke placed a finger to his lips.
"Keep this secret. I have no intention of exposing my strength too early."
"You only need to know that I can protect Sakura."
After that display, he left.
…
The couple stood there, stunned for a long time.
Only when Sakura, still red-faced, stepped closer did they regain their senses.
"Mom, Dad… I'm sorry."
"But I really like Sasuke. Today, when he accepted me, I was so happy."
"Please don't blame me."
Even with Sasuke backing her, they were still her parents.
She wanted their acknowledgment.
After everything Sasuke had demonstrated—
Even as her parents, they didn't dare scold her harshly.
"Sakura…"
Mebuki still felt shaken.
First that overwhelming chakra—
Then the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Too terrifying.
How could someone so young possess such talent and strength?
"Sakura, tell me honestly. He didn't hurt you, did he?"
But Sasuke had been gentle.
"Mom, don't worry. Sasuke treats me very well."
Kizashi was furious.
"You're naïve! That brat tricked you!"
"Did you see how arrogant he was?"
Mebuki sighed. "Enough. Just endure it."
"His strength far exceeds our imagination."
"Besides… you don't want to lose your daughter, do you?"
Kizashi fell silent.
If they punished Sakura and she ran away—
She might move in with Sasuke that very night.
As a father, he couldn't bear that thought.
"Sakura, no matter how much you like him, you're still too young. I'm afraid you'll be hurt."
Kizashi spoke earnestly, his voice heavy with concern.