Chapter 146
Chapter 90. Aftermath 4: Mikoto. Naruto: If I had a mother~
It took an entire morning for the enrollment registration and tests to be completed.
After filtering out some of the younger children, Naruto and Sako successfully passed the tests.
For Shikamaru and others who had received Ninjaeducation since childhood, completing the entrance exam was incredibly easy.
However… "Huff… huff… Are those two guys monsters?"
Shikamaru leaned on his knees, watching Narutoand Sako, who were far ahead.
The two of them had left everyone else far behind; they were like physical beasts!
Their developed athletic prowess was simply unmatched by others.
The entrance exam was simple: just running laps around the training ground.
After all, learning to refine Chakra was something taught after enrollment, so they certainly wouldn't make it difficult for anyone.
However, even in such a peaceful test, the stamina displayed by Naruto and Sako still shocked most people.
Yet, looking at the two, who weren't even breathing hard, the Chunin teachers in charge of the assessment merely whispered to each other, showing no signs of shock.
As if… it was to be expected.
Shikamaru's understanding was that the Chuninteachers had seen countless candidates over the years.
So, naturally, they weren't surprised.
However, he and the other rookies didn't know that the adults were almost all aware of Naruto and Sako's true circumstances.
After all, before their enrollment, Hokage-samahad already given instructions.
These two children would be subjects of special attention.
"Naruto-kun…"
Hinata, who was in the middle of the pack, looked at Naruto, who was chatting and laughing with Sako.
Her heart tightened, then relaxed.
Because… "Naruto-kun still doesn't seem to know she's a girl…"
"He's so handsome…"
Just then, Ino next to her was staring at Sako, exclaiming.
The other girls had similar reactions.
"Sakura, look, isn't Sasuke-kun handsome?"
Ino asked Sakura.
"Eh? Uh…" Sakura, whose forehead was covered by her bangs, didn't know how to answer.
However, she also felt in her heart that Sasuke[ko] was incredibly handsome.
Such a dazzling boy, she probably couldn't even approach him… The entrance exam ended.
Sako invited Naruto to her home.
In fact… this was a request from her father, Uchiha Fugaku.
Because that guy's defection had caused a huge blow to the Uchiha Clan!
Following… the black history of Uchiha Madaraback then, the Uchiha Clan had another traitor!
This caused the Uchiha's reputation to plummet, forcing them to tread carefully.
To alleviate the negative impact, her father made changes… inviting Naruto was also a way to show goodwill to the Konoha higher-ups.
Sako thought about these things in her heart, bearing things she shouldn't at such a young age.
From Naruto's perspective, Sako seemed to match the cool demeanor of her original counterpart.
She no longer smiled, showing a brilliant grin.
Instead, she was more serious and unsmiling.
—Just like her father, Uchiha Fugaku.
And the gloominess on Sako was naturally similar to her elder brother, Itachi.
Sako's home was quickly reached.
It was Naruto's first time here.
He entered the courtyard, looked at the flowers and plants, and then went into the living room with Sako.
"Uh… Wow~!"
Naruto immediately exclaimed.
"Uncle Fugaku? What are you doing here? Oh… could it be…"
Naruto looked at Sako beside him with a surprised gaze.
"Sasuke~, so you 'also' are Uncle Fugaku's son~."
Sako: "!"
The word "also" immediately triggered her PTSD.
Because it meant Uzumaki Naruto was referring to that guy Itachi!
"I will definitely…"
Sako's face immediately became terrifying.
"Slay that man with my own hands!"
Watching his daughter grit her teeth, Uchiha Fugaku sighed inwardly.
His daughter, who should have grown up happy and carefree, ended up bearing everything.
She cut her hair short and voluntarily became the so-called "second son of Uchiha Fugaku's family."
In reality, this was also a consequence of his own preference for sons over daughters.
Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but reflect on how he had been too strict with his daughter in the past… to the point where she became like this.
Moreover.
Because of this relationship, his daughter, who had to assume a male identity, also lost her connection with Naruto.
The two… should have become lovers.
Uchiha Fugaku thought.
He was the one who destroyed his daughter's love… and even her entire life.
Itachi, Itachi… you are truly too foolish.
Look at what your sister has become now!
"Naruto-kun…"
The next second, Uchiha Mikoto came out of the kitchen, carrying tea.
"Welcome to our home…"
The gentle and elegant Uchiha Mikoto, their last meeting had been a long time ago.
"Uh… Auntie, so you're Sasuke's mother…"
Naruto, who also had a great "connection" with Uchiha Mikoto, brought up their last encounter.
Uchiha Mikoto smiled and said, "Yes…"
And for Naruto.
The troublesome person… Itachi had finally disappeared.
He had gotten closer to Aunt Mikoto, and now he could visit often.
Naruto squinted, his expression simple and honest.
However, a glint flashed in his eyes, fixed on the curves outlined by Uchiha Mikoto… and the… peaches she presented.
Although she was already a mother of two children.
However, time had left no trace on Uchiha Mikoto.
Instead, it had made her even more refined, exuding an unimaginable fragrance.
"Sasuke's mother… is so beautiful…"
Naruto scratched his head, shyly and awkwardly saying.
Looking at the innocent Naruto.
Uchiha Fugaku and Mikoto felt that their family had wronged this child.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Aunt Mikoto… because I've never had parents since I was little…"
Naruto immediately opened his eyes and apologized, looking frightened.
"When I see Aunt Mikoto, I always feel that if I had a mother~, she would definitely be as beautiful as you…"
Naruto's sincere words made the couple sigh inwardly.
Yes.
Naruto's mother… Uzumaki Kushina, was indeed a beautiful woman.
Her beauty was completely on par with Mikoto's.
"Although I'm not Naruto-kun's mother, as an elder, I can still care for Naruto-kun often."
Mikoto smiled, easing the awkwardness.
At the same time, she accepted Naruto's goodwill and showed a friendly attitude.
With this good start, in the future… Sako and Naruto might very well end up together… Thinking this, Mikoto looked at her daughter.
She found her daughter looking gloomy, just slowly drinking tea.
Her gaze seemed to penetrate the wall, looking into the void.
"Sigh…"
Mikoto inwardly resented her eldest son's reckless behavior, and again felt that only her daughter was truly sensible.
"Here, Naruto-kun, have some tea."
Mikoto pushed the tea over.
Naruto happily said, "Thank you, Aunt Mikoto, Sasuke has brought me your homemade dishes many times, and I always eat every last bit…"
Naruto spoke of past events, praising Mikoto's cooking skills.
Uchiha Fugaku was very pleased nearby.
To have established such a good relationship with Naruto so quickly is really great… Then, he thought of the equally kind Minato Namikaze, who was Naruto's father.
Father and son are truly alike in this aspect.
And Naruto's pure, outgoing cheerfulness was like his mother's.