Chapter 33
When Naruto and Sako grew up, the two children would become husband and wife... However, this matter completely fell apart with the occurrence of the Nine-Tailed Demon Foxs Attack.
Afterward, the Uchiha Clan suffered more accusations, and Mikoto also had no energy to think about this matter. As time passed, the idea completely faded.
But now.
Due to the twists of fate, Sako and Naruto still met.
Hope re-emerged. Should the Uchiha Clan seize this renewed hope?
Mikoto's mind instantly recalled her husband's attitude upon learning of the two children's acquaintance.
It was very clear.
Fugaku hoped that Sako and Naruto would continue to interact.
As long as the Konoha higher-ups did not object, then... as a father, he would not prevent his daughter from spending time with Naruto.
Mikoto, who always prioritized her husband, steadied herself and made the decision to follow her husband's lead.
"Sako, are you talking about Uzumaki Naruto?"
Mikoto's gentle gaze met her daughter's, and Sakoimmediately let out a surprised sound.
"Eh~?! Why does Mom know Uzumaki Naruto... Could it be that Big Brother told Mom?"
Sako remembered that she had only told her Big Brother Naruto's name.
"Over there."
Mikoto did not explain, but instead smiled and pointed a finger towards the end of the Shopping Street.
Naruto's home... was in that place with a medium-sized sunny terrace.
"Oh! Uzumaki Naruto actually lives in a house in the most prosperous area..."
Sako was instantly shocked.
Looking at his foolish appearance, it turns out he was quite a hidden gem.
"Do you want to visit him? You can't go empty-handed, you need to bring a gift."
Mikoto spoke again.
Her words were not without inducement.
"Yes, I'll go right now!"
Sako nodded excitedly, took a souvenir from her mother's hand, and immediately ran towards the end of the Shopping Street.
"Mom... wait for me a moment~!"
"..."
Watching her daughter's retreating figure, Mikotowas filled with emotion.
Was the encounter between Sako and Naruto, in the unseen world, perhaps the blessing of Kushina's spirit in heaven?
Carrying her New Year's purchases, Mikoto stood still.
In fact.
This scene that occurred in the crowd, seemingly an inconspicuous mother-daughter interaction, was completely captured by a pair of eyes.
At this moment, on the street opposite Mikoto.
Hyuga Natsu and Hyuga Hinata, two girls, had their attention drawn by a sparkling stall.
The two girls, looking at the dazzling array of shiny jewelry, simply couldn't move.
As they carefully selected, time also flew by quickly.
And Naruto, completely uninterested in these trinkets, naturally spotted Mikoto and Sako, the mother and daughter, while looking around.
Unfortunately, Sako would be disappointed, because he was not home.
However, Sako's mother... could certainly meet him.
So.
Naruto decisively took steps and walked towards the other side of the road.
When Naruto passed through the crowded people, the two girls also noticed Naruto's actions.
What met their eyes was... Naruto was about to help Mikoto.
"Auntie, have you encountered something and need my help?"
It was normal to be associated with having difficulties when standing still, carrying too many things.
However, Mikoto was not some helpless commoner.
Before retiring to be a housewife, she was a Joninof the Uchiha Clan.
Carrying a few things was no problem at all.
What surprised Mikoto was that the person in front of her asking if she needed help was actually Kushina's child... Uzumaki Naruto!
Mikoto subconsciously looked up towards the end of the Shopping Street.
Her daughter's figure had long disappeared into the vast crowd.
This meant that Uzumaki Naruto had also come out shopping today.
"He's really a... kind child..."
Mikoto withdrew her gaze and began to observe Naruto.
Naruto's action of asking if she needed help gave her a first impression of him.
As for the child's appearance... his face resembled his mother, and his hair color resembled his father... Meanwhile, Naruto, while waiting for a reply, was also observing Mikoto.
Their first meeting was almost a month ago.
At that time, Mikoto's demeanor left a deep impression on Naruto.
Now, in their second meeting, under close observation, he could see various details more clearly.
Mikoto, who had already given birth to two children, showed no signs of aging.
Time had left no traces of aging on her. At the prime of her life, the aura she exuded became even more mellow.
Different from Yūgao Uzuki's girlish style.
And also different from Hyuga Natsu's half-transition from girl to adult.
The Mikoto in front of him could truly be called a beautiful young woman.
Those gentle eyes paired with willow-leaf eyebrows had an indescribable charm.
Having been educated in an ancient clan and being a Jonin in strength, the combination of her noblewoman's temperament and strength made her appear more dignified and composed than Hyuga Hazuki.
Coupled with her rosy, soft lips and fair skin... she could be described as radiant.
Of course.
To say the most striking point about Uchiha Mikotowas naturally... "..."
Naruto's gaze slowly fell, and the large and small bags Mikoto was carrying came into view.
Finally, it was the peaches... This was Sako's mother.
She was a renowned beauty in the entire Konoha, and even the Ninja World.
"I'm fine, thank you for your concern."
Mikoto slightly nodded, thanking Naruto in a gentle tone.
As the saying goes, love me, love my dog.
Because of her relationship with Kushina, as her best friend, she couldn't help but feel a bit more goodwill towards Naruto.
Considering that Naruto had lost his parents at a young age, Mikoto's gaze became even warmer.
"Oh, then I won't disturb you, Auntie, goodbye..."
Naruto scratched his head, his eyes narrowed into slits, and his simple-minded expression completely eluded Mikoto's observation.
He turned and entered the crowd, walking towards the opposite side.
Soon, Naruto stood together with Hyuga Natsuand Hyuga Hinata.
Mikoto, watching this scene, blinked her eyes, wondering in her heart: "Why is this child... with people from the Hyuga Clan?"
And not just ordinary Hyuga.
It was the maid of the Hyuga Main Family, and also... the eldest daughter of the clan head, Hyuga Hiashi... Realizing the seriousness of the matter, Mikoto also received the other party's scrutinizing gaze.
Hyuga Natsu and Hyuga Hinata slightly bowed to her, and then the two of them and Naruto turned and left.
Mikoto, with ripples in her heart, couldn't help but purse her lips.
She gazed at the figures of the three and finally decided... she would tell her husband Fugakuabout this later.
"Mom, that guy doesn't seem to be home..."
At this moment, Sako returned.
She had perfectly missed the recent meeting.
Looking at her slightly disappointed daughter, Mikoto comforted her: "Maybe he went out to buy New Year's items..."
"That's true." Sako immediately smiled. "At this time, he must be with his mom and dad..."
Sako, fantasizing about Naruto's parents, did not notice her mother's slightly dimmed eyes.
"Sako... that child Naruto, he has no parents."
Sako: "!"
Upon hearing this reply, Sako's expression immediately froze, with a hint of surprise, astonishment, and bewilderment.
"That child's parents sacrificed themselves for the Village, they were heroes who saved everyone..."
With gentle words, Mikoto briefly touched upon Naruto's background. She knew very well that the current Sako was not suitable to know too much.
"Oh..."
Sako, realizing, slowly nodded.
"No wonder that guy is so silly..."
She couldn't help but feel a bit more pity for Naruto in her heart.
No parents, no one to teach him.
No one to take care of him, living alone.
So it must be very difficult.
"It seems he has passed my second test... But, to truly be my friend, there's still one last hurdle..."
Looking at her daughter, who was once again acting tsundere, Mikoto couldn't help but smile.
"Well then, keep up the good work, and come back after the New Year..."
Sako: "Mm!"
...On the other side, the three preparing to return were walking on the road.
Naruto couldn't help but think to himself: "Sako's Mom is so beautiful and kind, I must change the tragedy of the Uchiha Clan."
Because if Sako lost her parents and her clan, how sad would she be?
Naruto sighed, his mind still filled with... peaches