Chapter 60: Mikoto's First Spa Experience
Naruto: Am I a clown?
Fugaku watched the scene and chuckled to himself, silently mourning for the boy.
Poor Naruto… Sakura isn't for you. You should give up early. Hinata's your true match.
Yes—Fugaku was openly biased. He favored Hinata for Naruto and had little fondness for Sakura.
Mikoto noticed Naruto's downcast expression, then glanced at Sakura beside Sasuke, and immediately understood.
Mikoto: …
"Ah—Hokage-sama!"
At that moment, Haruno Mebuki finally recognized the tall man behind Uchiha Mikoto.
Because Fugaku was dressed casually, she hadn't realized earlier that this was the Hokage himself. She quickly bowed, flustered.
Fugaku waved a hand casually, signaling her to relax.
Still, Mebuki was nervous. This was her first time so close to Hokage-sama, and it made her both uneasy and oddly excited.
"Ahem. Mikoto, why don't we go look at that new shop? Didn't you say you wanted to check it out?" Fugaku suggested smoothly.
Naruto had only just recovered from his gloom at Ichiraku Ramen; it would be bad if Sakura sent him spiraling again so soon. Besides, Fugaku didn't want Mikoto frowning too much over Naruto—frowning caused wrinkles.
Mikoto caught on immediately and nodded. "Haruno-san, we'll take our leave first."
By now, Mebuki had learned that Mikoto was the Hokage's wife. She quickly bowed again, respectful to the point of stiffness. "Of course, Madam—please, take your time ~"
She then tugged urgently at her daughter. "Sakura! Sakura, come here!"
Sakura blinked in confusion, but Mebuki quickly pressed her head down in a bow. Then she offered Mikoto an apologetic smile.
Mikoto simply nodded, took Naruto and Sasuke's hands, and followed her husband away.
As they left, Naruto kept glancing back every few steps, reluctant to go. But Sakura's eyes were fixed only on Sasuke.
When they finally turned the corner and Sakura was out of sight, Naruto sighed heavily, like an old man.
"This child," Mikoto muttered disapprovingly. "Sighing at such a young age…"
A short while later, Fugaku stopped. "Here we are. This is the place."
He pointed to a storefront glowing with an ambiguous pink light.
Mikoto blinked at the sign: Pansi Cave.
She leaned closer to Fugaku and whispered, worried, "Husband… is this shop really proper? Sasuke and Naruto are still here! Don't corrupt the children!"
Fugaku said confidently, "Of course it's legitimate. Didn't I tell you? It's fine for the kids, too."
Mikoto frowned, still unconvinced. "It doesn't seem appropriate. Maybe we should look elsewhere…"
But watching the steady flow of customers entering and leaving, she had to admit—the place really was popular.
"Oh, since we're here, why not try it? Have a massage, Mikoto. Sasuke and Naruto can head home first." Fugaku coaxed.
Mikoto hesitated. She had heard him praising this place night after night before bed, and she was curious…
She glanced down at the boys.
Sasuke stretched his arms behind his head, casual as ever. "Kasan, go try it. I'm tired of walking anyway—I want to go home."
Naruto, on the other hand, was bursting with energy again. "Eh? Sasuke, you're tired already?" He flexed his arms, striking a pose. "I'm not tired at all!"
Sasuke's mouth twitched. "Idiot," he muttered. "If we go home now, we might run into Sakura again."
That got Naruto's attention instantly. "Let's go! Home!"
He grabbed Sasuke's arm and started dragging him away. After a few steps, he suddenly remembered something, spun around, and shouted:
"Aunt, Uncle! We're going home first!"
Then he tugged harder on Sasuke. "Hurry up, you snail!"
Sasuke rolled his eyes, ignoring him completely.
Fugaku chuckled. "Alright, the kids are gone. Let's go inside." He slipped an arm around Mikoto's waist and guided her toward the entrance.
Mikoto finally gave in and stepped through the door, curious.
The interior décor was unlike anything she had ever seen in Konoha. Elegant lighting, soft music, a modern layout—it was no wonder this place was popular.
"What's this?" Mikoto asked curiously, stopping in front of a wall covered with framed photographs.
"These," Fugaku explained, "are the staff—the masseuses. Customers choose who they like from the photos before getting their massage."
Two patrons were already studying the wall, pointing and debating.
Mikoto's brows rose slightly in understanding. Then she leaned closer and whispered, "Husband… how do you know so much about this?"
"Haha, it's nothing." Fugaku brushed it off with a chuckle. "Come, let's find you a room to try."
Most of the staff in Pansi Cave were Uchiha clan members. They had recognized their clan leader as soon as he entered, but at his subtle signal, they kept their distance.
Now, Fugaku gestured to one of them. "Matsu."
Uchiha Matsu hurried over, bowed deeply, and asked respectfully, "Clan Leader, Clan Leader's Wife—what are your instructions?"
"Any masseuses available?" Fugaku asked.
"Of course, Clan Leader." Even if there weren't, there had to be, Matsu thought wryly.
"Good. Arrange one for my wife. A full spa treatment." Fugaku ordered lightly.
Since Mikoto was a woman, the masseuse would naturally be female. There was no need to worry about appearances—no one could compare to Mikoto anyway.
"Understood. Please, this way."
Matsu guided them into a quiet private room. Inside, fresh flowers decorated the space, alongside tea and a fruit platter.
Mikoto noticed a small hole at the head of the massage bed and asked curiously, "What's this for?"
"That's for when you lie face-down," Fugaku explained. "Your face rests here so you can breathe comfortably during the massage."
Soon, the door opened and a masseuse entered—a clean-cut woman in her late twenties.
As she began preparing, Fugaku excused himself. "I'll go meet Ryoichi for a while. Relax and enjoy yourself."
He gave Mikoto a reassuring look before stepping out, leaving her to her very first spa experience.
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