Chapter 189
There's nothing to be done.
As long as Itachi isn't defeated, Sako's heart will never be at ease.
A heavy burden rests on this girl's shoulders.
Itachi, look at what you've done...
Night.
Yūgao Uzuki's house.
"Yūgao, Hokage-sama has assigned me a top-secret mission.
He suspects that people from Hidden Sand Villageand Hidden Sound Village are in contact...
They might be plotting something..."
Gekkō Hayate's face showed worry.
He was about to depart for Kikyo Castle.
That's where the Chunin Exams candidates from other villages would be staying for the next month.
"Mm, alright, be careful, Hayate..."
Under the moonlight, Yūgao wore a long dress.
Her white clothes fluttered, making her look like a goddess under the moon.
Gazing at his childhood sweetheart's beautiful face, Gekkō Hayate felt a surge of emotion.
But... he suppressed it.
Because he couldn't give Yūgao happiness.
And as time passed, his physical condition had been getting worse recently.
So... "Yūgao, I'm leaving." Hayate smiled slightly, then turned and walked away.
"Before the Chunin Exams, Naruto told me that Hayate would be going on a mission... Now it seems it's true..."
Watching her lover's figure disappear into the night.
Yūgao immediately decided to go to Naruto's place.
Because Naruto surely knew the outcome of Hayate's mission, and even the truth about the enemy.
Entering the house, she changed into the Anbuuniform Naruto liked best.
Yūgao Uzuki looked at herself in the mirror, nodded, and then began to run into the night...
Sakura Haruno's house.
When Sakura's parents saw their daughter return with Jiraiya-sama, one of the Sannin, they were utterly shocked.
Haruno Kizashi and Haruno Mebuki were just ordinary Chunin.
Such a prominent figure was not someone they could casually interact with.
"J-Jiraiya-sama~~!" Haruno Mebuki looked at her daughter and Jiraiya with astonished eyes.
"Dad, Mom." Sakura's face was excited; although she looked very tired, she had clearly gained a lot.
"You two, your daughter has a very good foundation and talent..."
Jiraiya looked at the ordinary couple and smiled.
Although he initially thought Sakura was just a burden.
But when Jiraiya really started to guide Sakura, he discovered that this child had a talent for Genjutsu and Medical Ninjutsu.
Additionally, the Chakra test results also indicated Water Release affinity.
This made Jiraiya, who had once guided Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko, recall those past times.
So, he simply taught Sakura a few moves.
Sakura, who was training in Water Release nature transformation, successfully released a C-rank Water Release: Wild Water Wave.
This was a very good start.
And training in Yin Release could improve her physical condition.
Jiraiya pointed out Sakura's training direction:
Yin Release, Water Release, Genjutsu.
To achieve something in these three areas would take at least a year and a half.
Yes, even with Sakura's talent.
And this would greatly benefit Sakura.
"Jiraiya-sama, thank you..."
Sakura bowed, thanking him very sincerely.
Jiraiya waved his hand, smiled slightly, and then left with a flourish.
After Sakura told her parents about today's experience, the Haruno couple felt that their daughter had climbed to a higher status.
Even a slight guidance from Jiraiya-sama, one of the Sannin, was equivalent to gaining an immense advantage.
"This way, maybe I can get a little closer to Sasuke-kun and Naruto..."
Sakura thought happily.
Meanwhile, Jiraiya had already set off for Naruto's house.
After all, he had already taught Sakura, so now he needed to ask Naruto about his specific thoughts...
Naruto's house.
Mikoto stared in astonishment at Naruto, who was standing in front of the refrigerator.
Suddenly, Naruto turned and looked at Mikoto.
"Oh dear... Aunt Mikoto, the milk in the refrigerator has expired... I was too careless..."
Naruto's eyes gradually exuded malice.
"So, what do you think I should do next?"
Chapter 135: Grabbing Mikoto's Hand
Rumble!!
Outside, the thunder suddenly grew loud, illuminating Naruto's house.
Through the window, the lightning flashes in the sky behind Mikoto could be seen.
Is it going to rain?
Naruto didn't know, and he didn't care.
At this moment, the house was completely dark, and the sky outside was even darker blue.
The streetlights on the street gradually lit up, but because of the distance, they didn't illuminate this area.
But what did that matter?
Naruto, standing in front of the refrigerator door, stared intensely at Mikoto; although there was a height difference, at this moment... Naruto was the one looking down.
"..."
The gentle expression on Mikoto's face could no longer be maintained.
It turned into a look of shock and disbelief.
She was not an innocent girl like Hinata; as a mother of two children, she naturally understood the implication in Naruto's words.
But... how could this be?!
This child, wasn't he... fond of Sako...?
Mikoto's perception had always been that Narutowas fond of Sako, and Sako liked Naruto.
The two were quite a good match, come to think of it.
However, that girl named Hinata was probably also a strong competitor.
Because Hinata was very similar to herself.
Both were the type to follow their husband's lead.
This was very pleasing to a chauvinist.
And Naruto had shown a deep sense of self-reliance during his growth.
So... Mikoto had foreseen a sense of crisis.
She wanted to quickly bring her daughter and Naruto together.
After all, this was also Kushina's wish back then... a betrothal by birth.
But.
Today, when she came here, she found that things were not as simple as she had imagined.
Naruto, he actually...
"Is that so? Let me take a look for you..."
Mikoto put on a smiling expression again, got up from the tatami mat, and walked directly to Naruto's side.
She reached out towards the refrigerator.
Just as she was about to take out a carton of milk to check if it had expired as Naruto said...
Slap!
Naruto suddenly reached out and grabbed Mikoto's wrist.
"Aunt Mikoto... you can go home now."
Naruto's tone became extremely cold.
It carried a sense of driving someone away.
For some reason, Mikoto felt an instinctive panic, so she yanked her hand away.
Naruto's outstretched fingers paused in mid-air.
Only then did Mikoto realize she had been a bit rash... "Um, Naruto..."
"Get out."
Naruto suddenly raised his voice, directly telling Mikoto to get out.
"!!!"
Mikoto's eyes widened again, as if she had heard something unbelievable.
"The Uchiha matter, let's just move on from it."
Naruto immediately stated coldly that saving the Uchiha, could go to hell.
Mikoto, who had never been insulted like this since she was a child, naturally felt her blood rush to her head.
Her breathing quickened; she was clearly very angry!