Chapter 176
After all, for her, her husband was everything.
Putting aside her tasks, Mikoto quickly went to Naruto's house... Chapter 121. Naruto: Aunt Mikoto, you've disappointed me too much.
Click!
Click!
Click!
In the basement.
Naruto spurred on, constantly charging.
The chair legs rattled, making a clicking sound.
It sounded like he was actually riding a horse.
Sometimes, a rich imagination can be more exciting than reality itself.
Soon, Naruto's training came to an end.
After an hour of diligent practice, he finally achieved results in improving his Ninja skills.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh ~!
"Oh~~~."
Naruto successfully released a violent Tailed Beast Partner Chakra, expelling it in one breath.
This method of continuously compressing and then concentrating the release of the jutsu was inspired by the piston physics principles of his previous life.
The compressed Chakra had the force of a cannonball.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
After a series of cannon fire sounds, everything returned to calm.
The target was successfully silenced, and the enemy had been destroyed by our side.
Naruto, however, remained in the stance of performing the jutsu, savoring the joy of success.
After a long while... Naruto, who had been standing on the chair, finally got down and left the basement... Coming to the surface, Naruto opened the refrigerator, intending to drink a bottle of '82 milk, and then make further plans after a short rest.
However, at that moment, there was a knock on the door.
Hmm?
Who could it be?
Naruto looked towards the entrance.
But no matter who it was, he should close the basement lid first.
So, Naruto walked over, and with a 'paka', the basement cover closed, the floor restored to its original state, showing no trace of what had just been there.
Upon opening the door, Naruto saw a familiar beautiful figure.
"Naruto, good morning..."
Mikoto smiled at Naruto, holding a souvenir in her hand.
"Aunt Mikoto? Please come in, please come in..."
Naruto instantly put on a simple and honest expression, inviting Mikoto to sit inside.
Creak... The door closed.
Mikoto walked in, looking around.
The room was very tidy, it was clear that it had been cleaned again.
Mikoto thought that it must be the branch family maid from the Hyuga Clan.
"Aunt Mikoto, please have a seat."
Naruto invited Mikoto to sit in the living room.
Then he went into the kitchen to make tea for Mikoto.
As Naruto came out with the tea and bent down, Mikoto also began to observe Naruto.
Unbeknownst to her... the child from back then had grown into an impressive young man.
Not just in strength, but also in height and appearance.
His lengthened hair was starting to resemble his father, Minato Namikaze.
His face, however, resembled her best friend, Kushina.
Mikoto gazed at Naruto, filled with emotion, but she didn't forget what her husband had instructed her to do.
"Naruto, when I just arrived, I heard about you... You performed very well in this C-rank mission..."
A C-rank mission suddenly turning into an S-rank was something no one had expected.
Even Kakashi was incapacitated, yet Naruto was able to turn the tide and save everyone from danger.
"I really have to thank you for saving Sa... Sasuke's life."
Mikoto said with a smile.
Naruto looked up at the beautiful woman, whose eyes showed gratitude.
Her smile was so genuine, so sincere... just like those politicians.
Or rather... it was the same nature as a standard salesperson's smile.
This instantly made Naruto's mood drop.
"Aunt Mikoto... Do you have something you came for?"
Naruto's tone also became low.
The sudden drop in his tone made Mikoto sense a hint of impropriety.
However, her suspicion had only just begun to sprout.
"Naruto, I came here this time just to thank you... If there's anything else... Let me think..."
Mikoto began to feign contemplation.
"Oh, perhaps there is. Naruto-kun is so famous now, maybe our Uchiha Clan will need your care in the future..."
Mikoto said, then laughed.
They say you don't hit a smiling person.
Moreover, her posture was very respectful, and her gentle tone was full of flattery for Naruto.
It made one feel very comfortable listening to it.
However... Naruto was not the type of person who liked to be surrounded by false praise.
Compared to this political-like fake smile and insincerity.
It was better to help an old lady cross the street and receive a sincere thank you from her.
Or to go to the Orphanage, play with the children, and hear them sincerely call him Big Brother Naruto.
"Aunt Mikoto... What do you mean by this?"
Looking up, Naruto gazed at Mikoto.
Because he had just finished pouring tea.
Naruto maintained his bent-over posture, leaning forward.
Mikoto was sitting right in front of him.
This created the impression that Naruto was looking down at her after leaning in.
"..."
Mikoto's smile stiffened slightly and froze on her beautiful face.
Then, she smiled again.
"Nothing, I just hope Naruto can take care of Sasuke and the other Uchiha Clan members more in the future..."
"Taking care of Sasuke is no problem, after all, Sasuke is my good friend~, teammate, comrade-in-arms, companion, classmate..."
Naruto remained still, still looking directly at Mikoto.
However, the simple honesty on Naruto's face was gradually disappearing.
"But you shouldn't use Sasuke, or use me."
"Eh?"
Mikoto's black eyes widened, showing surprise.
"Naruto... I... I don't quite understand what you mean..."
She's really good at pretending.
Is this what they call adult politics?
Naruto smiled.
His smile was cold and cruel.
It was a smile Mikoto had never seen before.
"Understood... However, Aunt Mikoto, in order for me to help the Uchiha, what price can you... or rather, you, pay?"
Naruto's sudden change of expression truly made Mikoto feel at a loss for the first time.
Because she had never seen such a situation.
"Haven't figured it out? If you haven't, go back and think about it carefully."
Naruto grabbed the teacup and pulled it back from in front of Mikoto with a whoosh.
This was a sign for her to leave.
In addition, Naruto also pushed back the souvenir Mikoto had brought.
You want to use me.
Fine.
But you have to pay the corresponding price.
My dear... Aunt ~ Mikoto ~ Mikoto's hasty departure was entirely within Naruto's expectations.
Presumably, this woman never imagined that the plan would exceed her expectations.
After all, in her eyes, he was just a clueless, foolish boy.
Someone who could be easily exploited.
But who knew that I, Uzumaki Naruto, am exceptionally clever?
Naruto rubbed his chin, looking at Mikoto's graceful back, and... her peaches.
"Hoo... hoo..."
Naruto's breathing quickened, and he immediately closed the door and locked it.
He was ready to return to the basement and continue his charging practice.