Chapter 190
However, as Naruto released his killing intent, Mikoto, stimulated by this murderous aura, could only turn and leave.
Click! Bang!
The door opened, then closed again.
Naruto stood in the darkness, then closed the refrigerator door... "That was..."
Jiraiya, who had arrived, looked at Mikoto hurrying away, feeling a bit puzzled.
But considering the relationship between Sako and Naruto, and the relationship between Kushina and Mikoto... he thought.
It was normal for Sako's mother to look after Naruto.
But... why did she look so upset?
Mikoto, who hurried away, was fuming.
She was very angry, thinking Naruto had no manners.
But after walking a distance, she suddenly regretted it.
Because the matter her husband had entrusted to her had made no progress, and perhaps... had even regressed!
Because of her, the situation with Naruto had become somewhat strained.
"How am I going to explain this to Fugaku when I get back...?"
Mikoto immediately became worried.
However, accepting Naruto's suggestion was absolutely impossible.
How could she possibly agree to such a thing!
And so, a worried Mikoto quickly left the nearby street... Bang, bang, bang.
The knocking sound rang out again.
Naruto, however, was too lazy to open it.
It wasn't until Yūgao came from her house that Jiraiya finally saw the door open.
"What the heck, this kid is clearly home... and it's so late, but he hasn't even turned on the lights."
Jiraiya's mouth twitched as he looked at Narutositting on the sofa.
Afterward, he entered the living room and began discussing Orochi-hime with Naruto.
As someone who had fought Orochi-hime, Naruto's intelligence would certainly be very useful.
It would be interesting if Orochimaru and Sunagakure tried something during the Chunin Exams.
Of course, this was just speculation.
The specifics would depend on the intelligence Gekko Hayate gathered... Uchiha Compound.
By the time Mikoto returned home, Fugaku was already impatiently waiting for dinner.
Mikoto immediately went into the kitchen and started cooking.
Fugaku followed her, but stopped in the outer hallway.
Because, being a chauvinist, he would absolutely not go near the kitchen.
"Mikoto, how did it go?"
With his arms crossed, Fugaku asked, looking at the darkness in the courtyard.
"No results."
Mikoto replied while stir-frying vegetables.
"That child... is not an easy person to deal with."
She lowered her head, thinking about Naruto's insults earlier and his so-called price.
"Hmm, you have to be more understanding, after all... that child lost his parents at a young age..."
Fugaku, who had lost a son, felt that he could gradually understand the children's thoughts.
However, this made Mikoto's movements stiffen.
Just because he had no parents, could he say such things?
That was simply... not something a normal person should say.
"Naruto must be very happy now that he knows Sako's true gender, right?" Fugaku asked excitedly.
"He already knew..."
Mikoto recounted the events.
Of course, she omitted the unpleasant parts.
"Is that so?" Fugaku was stunned.
Naruto actually knew Sako's gender beforehand.
This... indeed, he seemed foolish on the surface, but was actually wise, just as intelligent as his father.
So, what kind of benefits should the Uchiha Clanoffer to win over Naruto?
Fugaku immediately fell into thought.
A moment later, Mikoto came out with a plate.
He also came up with an answer.
"How about this, Mikoto, you tell Naruto that I can approve his marriage to Sako."
Uchiha Fugaku decided to betroth the two children.
"He doesn't even know if he likes Sako yet..." Mikoto sighed and replied, "After all, whether it's Shion or Hinata... he's very popular with girls..."
"Oh."
Uchiha Fugaku was stunned, not having thought of that.
Besides Hinata, there were other girls?
"Then we must strike while the iron is hot."
Fugaku said, having realized the situation.
"Mikoto, go to Naruto's place again tomorrow. Tell that child that any request he makes, as long as the Uchiha can fulfill it, we will definitely agree!"
Mikoto: "!"
Chapter 136: The Most Important Thing, Yūgao's Strengthening Nearing Its End
Soon, Jiraiya and Naruto's conversation came to an end.
And he was incredibly surprised.
Because... "Even the Kusanagi Sword couldn't harm Naruto...?"
Jiraiya looked shocked.
Actually, there's a plot hole here.
Kishimoto forgot.
In the manga flashbacks of Shippuden, Jiraiya had never seen the Tailed Beast Cloak; this was Naruto's first time.
However, in Kishimoto's latest Minato NamikazeGaiden, Jiraiya had even seen a full Tailed Beasttransformation.
Of course, with so many retcons, Naruto didn't even want to bring it up.
"In any case, that guy didn't get the better of me, but she still has a trump card..."
"She?"
Jiraiya was stunned again.
Why'she'?
"She became a woman, why, don't you know?" Naruto retorted.
A woman~~?!
Upon hearing this, Jiraiya was no longer sleepy.
Orochi-hime became a woman?
And so, Jiraiya, with a serious and stern expression, but actually utterly improper, was probably thinking who knows what at this moment.
Likely... to let his brother have some fun?
"Heh heh, we can't let Orochi-hime... oh no, Orochimaru get away like this!"
Jiraiya stroked his chin and said righteously.
But soon, he revealed his true nature, breaking into a lewd grin.
However, Naruto knew that this version of Jiraiyamight not even be able to use Sage Mode.
And Orochi-hime already had Edo Tensei.
So... to be safe, just bringing Jiraiya in wasn't enough to prevent the Sandaime's death.
Of course, this was also part of Naruto's plan.
To save the Sandaime, to save the Uchiha.
It was actually very simple.
He still needed a combat force, a decisive combat force.
That could save the Uchiha Clan from dire straits.
This script required both the Sandaime and Jiraiyato cooperate in its execution.
But whether it would actually succeed.
Depended on Sako's mother's sincerity!
After Jiraiya left, the time had already reached 8 PM.
At this hour, Naruto still hadn't eaten.
Looking at the clock's hands on the wall, Yūgao Uzuki, standing nearby, tactfully said, "Naruto, you haven't had dinner yet, have you?"
So the question is, do you shower first, or eat first, or... eat first... "Where's Hayate?" Naruto didn't immediately answer Yūgao's question, but instead asked about Gekkō Hayate's whereabouts.
"Hayate went to Kikyo Mountain."
Yūgao Uzuki immediately explained the situation.
Hayate had already left an hour ago.
"Is that so... Hmm..."