Chapter 55: Political Marriage and Illegitimate Child
Is this reasonable? Did Sasuke and Naruto really not hold back at all?
Akiyama Makoto thought about it carefully and felt that it was, in fact, quite reasonable. From Asura and Indra to Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju, hadn't the reincarnations of the Sage of Six Paths' sons always been locked in this cycle of loving and killing each other? Sasuke and Naruto were merely continuing their destiny.
Or perhaps, in a sense, this was the most normal ending. The reconciliation between them in the original story was the true miracle, achieved only by chance after countless ages.
Makoto let out a soft sigh. The impact of Team 7's dissolution was truly immense. And the deaths of Naruto and Sasuke were only the beginning. Because Kaguya Ōtsutsuki had not appeared, the ninja world was still unaware of the threat from the Ōtsutsuki clan. In just a dozen or so years, the Ōtsutsuki would descend upon the ninja world in droves, yet the shinobi of today were still thinking about civil war...
How could this situation be resolved? Right now, he had no solution. Perhaps in the future, he could possess Six Paths-level power. Even if Naruto and Sasuke were dead, he could turn the tide by himself.
But for now, Makoto could only choose to give up.
Of course, he could also look forward to the future reincarnations of Asura and Indra. Perhaps they would stand up when the Ōtsutsuki clan arrived and protect this battle-scarred ninja world, just as Naruto and Sasuke had sealed Kaguya. It was just that he probably wouldn't live to see that day.
[Because Konoha was heavily damaged by Sasuke's attack, the village is forced to consider how to survive the coming great ninja war.]
[The new Sixth Hokage, Hatake Kakashi, decides to form a marriage alliance with the Sand Village to stabilize their alliance and sends an envoy to Suna to discuss the candidates.]
Makoto, who had just been ready to give up, sat up straight. Could it be that he, who had been slacking off for this entire simulation, now had another chance for a turnaround? Although the entire ninja world was visibly beyond saving, he should still be able to have an heir before the Ōtsutsuki destroyed it.
At this thought, he finally had the idea to exchange for a guidance opportunity.
[Gaara decides they should proceed with the marriage alliance. At this time, the viable candidates from the Sand Village are the three Sand Siblings and yourself. As the Kazekage, Gaara naturally cannot be married off. Temari strongly opposes marrying into Konoha and recommends her younger brother, Kankurō.]
[After some discussion, only you and Kankurō are left as candidates from the Sand. Konoha naturally lists its age-appropriate female ninja, including: Haruno Sakura, Shizune, Hyūga Hinata, and Mitarashi Anko.]
Makoto blinked, scarcely believing his eyes. Shizune and Anko were one thing; at least they were disciples of the Sannin and had the status. But how was Hinata also on the list... He had almost forgotten that Naruto was dead. In that case, Hinata's position in the Hyūga clan would become very awkward. Given that her strength was inferior to her younger sister's, she would likely be stripped of her heir status. If Hyūga Hiashi didn't want her to be branded with the Caged Bird Seal, his only option would be to send her to the Sand Village to be protected by their leadership.
Unfortunately, there was no way he could choose Hinata now. Once he used a simulation attempt, he had to get a useful result. Although Hinata's Byakugan and bloodline were very tempting, he would have to wait until he had collected her pheromones.
Having figured this out, Makoto exchanged a simulation attempt for a guidance, and the simulation once again proceeded according to his ideas.
[After some deliberation, the Sand Village ultimately chooses you for the marriage alliance. After all, Kankurō doesn't think he can get along harmoniously with these Konoha kunoichi.]
[Your proposal is also accepted by Konoha. Thus, in the turbulent year of Konoha 69, the Daimyō of the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire personally preside over your wedding in Konoha in the form of a state ceremony, confirming the unshakable alliance between the two nations.]
[At the wedding, Sakura is in tears, hugging you tightly and not letting go. Tsunade pulls you aside, gets you drunk, and just before you completely lose consciousness, whispers in your ear, "Mission accomplished. I'm entrusting the well-trained Sakura to you."]
[This night is a long and noisy one for you. You only remember achieving the great harmony of life with Sakura; the rest is shrouded in a drunken haze.]
[Afterward, Sakura follows you to live in the Sand Village. After several years of your diligent efforts, the village has become much greener and more livable. Sakura is very satisfied with this environment.]
[For the next ten months, you and Sakura diligently study medical ninjutsu together. She tells you that Tsunade has given her permission to teach you all of her techniques, but unfortunately, you are still unable to learn them due to a lack of talent.]
[However, you have gained a deep understanding of all of Tsunade's medical ninjutsu. The only thing lacking is the innate talent.]
[Konoha 70: Sakura gives birth to your daughter. She names her Akiyama Ai.]
[In the same year, Temari gives birth to your son in a Sand Village ninja temple. She names her son Kazama Makoto. Congratulations, you have an illegitimate child.]
[Congratulations, you have completed the simulation. Calculating the results...]
Wait a minute!
Makoto's eyes went wide, and he coughed violently in his excitement. When did he have an illegitimate child? How did he not know... Had he been ambushed on his wedding night? And how could no one have noticed Temari's pregnancy... Had she been hiding in a ninja temple the whole time?
The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. He could only say that it was just like Temari to do something so in line with her character.
At this thought, Makoto let out a soft sigh. Luckily, this was all just a simulation. Otherwise, he wouldn't know how to face Sakura's iron fists. Judging by his simulated self's Jōnin-level strength, he really might not have been her match.
Makoto slowly calmed himself, a feeling of excitement growing. He had now proven one thing: he could indeed have children with other girls during a simulation focused on one target. As long as the children were born in the same year, it seemed the system would calculate them together.
Although it was a bit immoral... it was just a simulation! Faced with Danzō's machinations, he desperately needed to increase his strength. This was a necessary evil.
The last and most crucial point was: could his and Temari's child, Kazama Makoto, provide him with a reward?
The answer soon came, and it was just as he had expected.
[Notice: As you have not collected Temari's pheromones, Kazama Makoto's talent cannot be calculated. Regrettably, you cannot receive a reward.]
[Congratulations! Akiyama Ai has inherited most of yours and Haruno Sakura's talents. She possesses a minor talent in multiple release jutsu and a minor talent in chakra sensing, with the aptitude of an Elite Jōnin. Her detailed stats are as follows.]
[Ninjutsu: 7, Taijutsu: 7, Genjutsu: 7, Intelligence: 8, Strength: 7, Speed: 7, Stamina: 6, Hand Seals: 8. Special Talents: Intermediate Earth, Water, Yin, and Yang Release Talents; Low-grade Chakra Sensory Talent.]
[Store this simulation result and receive the bloodline talent template as a reward?]
[Notice: When storing this result, you will automatically obtain a third storage slot.]
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