Chapter 38: Sakura, Ino
Konoha Village wasn't small, and finding someone precisely wasn't always easy.
However!
Sasuke had his system cheat!
With the [Danger Alert] function, Sasuke had listed all his harem members' names in the system.
He only needed to use the system's precise location tracking for [Yamanaka Ino] to find her instantly.
It was evening, and Ino was with Team 10's Sarutobi Asuma, Nara Shikamaru, and Akimichi Chōji for a team-bonding event.
They were celebrating the formation of Team 10, and their meal of choice was grilled meat.
Because Chōji loved barbecue.
Since Shikamaru, Chōji, and Ino belonged to the traditional Ino-Shika-Chō formation, Ino naturally wouldn't be mistreated within her team.
"Ino, someone's here to see you?"
Shikamaru was the first to notice Sasuke approaching.
He was surprised that Sasuke had found them so accurately, as if he had known their exact location all along.
"Sasuke—"
Ino was both surprised and delighted to see her boyfriend, but she also felt a little shy.
"Uchiha Sasuke?"
Sarutobi Asuma looked at Sasuke with a complex expression.
Although the Third Hokage hadn't given Asuma any special instructions about Sasuke like he had with Kakashi, Asuma had still heard plenty about him.
The reason was the incident where Uzumaki Naruto stole the [Scroll of Seals] that night.
As an elite Jōnin of Konoha, Asuma had also been involved in the investigation.
Later, he learned that Mizuki—the culprit behind the incident—had actually been killed by Sasuke!
To think that Sasuke, just a freshly graduated Genin, had managed to kill a Chūnin, who was also an instructor at the Ninja Academy.
That was when Sasuke's reputation first started spreading among the ninja of Konoha.
'The Uchiha Clan does not raise weaklings!'
Even as the last surviving Uchiha, Sasuke had already begun to show his exceptional talent at such a young age, making people take him seriously.
Furthermore, his outstanding academic performance had already marked him as a prodigy in the Academy.
"Hello, I'm Uchiha Sasuke from Team 7, under Hatake Kakashi. Besides Sarutobi Asuma, Shikamaru and Chōji already know me."
"I'm here to take my girlfriend, Ino, home."
Sasuke spoke with absolute confidence, showing no hesitation.
To put it bluntly, even if Asuma, Shikamaru, and Chōji teamed up, they wouldn't stand a chance against Sasuke.
Why should he fear them?
Even Asuma's father, the Third Hokage, had to negotiate on equal terms with Sasuke.
Asuma was merely the Hokage's son—Sasuke was only giving him respect for Ino's sake.
Despite his lustful nature, Sasuke was a man who truly cared for his women!
"Sasuke…"
Ino felt incredibly shy when he openly called her his girlfriend in front of her new teammates.
She stood up, holding Sasuke's hand, feeling a bit conflicted.
Shikamaru, being highly intelligent, also had a good sense of emotional awareness.
Shikamaru said, "Since he's Ino's boyfriend, he's not an outsider. Why not add another pair of chopsticks and let him eat with us?"
As if to convince Sasuke to stay longer, Shikamaru continued, "The barbecue just arrived, and Ino has barely eaten any yet."
If Sasuke took Ino home now, she wouldn't get to enjoy the meal.
Sarutobi Asuma noticed Shikamaru's intent and also didn't want Ino to feel awkward.
Asuma stood up and said, "Sasuke, if you don't mind, why not join us for a meal?"
"After eating, you can take Ino home."
Shikamaru was hardly surprised.
By now, Ino was already with Sasuke.
Public displays of affection between couples were only natural.
"..."
Asuma, however, felt a bit awkward. Like Hatake Kakashi, he was still a single man at this stage.
Times were changing too fast. Sasuke and Ino were still so young, yet they were already together.
"Ino, do you want to stay and eat a little?"
Sasuke, ever thoughtful, took Ino's feelings into account.
Since Sasuke wanted both Ino and Sakura to lead normal lives, he had to ensure their relationship with him didn't burden them.
"Mm!"
Ino blushed and nodded.
Her feelings were complicated, but not simply because she wanted to eat barbecue.
Team 10 had just been formed, and she needed to build good relationships with her future teammates.
Moreover, even though her relationship with Sasuke wasn't entirely open—given how many girlfriends he had and how many more he might gain in the future—
She still genuinely wanted her team members to know Sasuke.
To Ino, they were all important people.
She hoped Sasuke would get along with her Team 10 members and avoid unnecessary conflict.
Otherwise, every time Sasuke came looking for her, things would get difficult.
...
Sasuke naturally sat down to eat, treating Team 10 just like his own Team 7.
However, because he was so casual about it, Shikamaru, Chōji, and Asuma felt a bit awkward instead.
...
Sasuke, already hungry, ate heartily.
After finishing his meal, he left with Ino ahead of the others.
Of course, during dinner, Sasuke managed to make an initial impression on Team 10.
Asuma even felt a little envious that Hatake Kakashi had such a talented individual on his team.
...
Walking hand in hand with Sasuke after leaving Team 10, Ino finally felt at ease.
During dinner, Sasuke had acted completely at home, which had made Ino nervous. While he had been casually affectionate, her body had tingled with sensation every time he touched her. Yet, she had to pretend nothing was happening on the surface.
"Sasuke, you're so bad!"
Now alone with him, Ino could finally express all her shyness.
Sasuke smirked mischievously. "What, my little Ino, how am I bad?"
"Sasuke, not in public!"
Ino hesitated, unable to be as bold as him.
"Relax, it's dark—no one can see."
Although he said that, Sasuke still withdrew his hand from inside her clothes, not wanting to pressure her too much.
Even touching her over her clothes had its own unique appeal.
"Let's go. We'll discuss a more enjoyable life at home."
Sasuke eagerly led Ino back home.
Of course, just like with Sakura, he was taking her to Ino's house.
"Sasuke, don't rush. I have something to say first."
Ino, blushing deeply, looked at Sasuke seriously. "Sakura and I are both your women, but she gets to be on Team 7 with you. I'm so jealous."
No matter what, Ino always seemed to lag just a step behind Sakura when it came to pursuing Sasuke.
Now, being assigned to Team 10 meant that she would be separated from Sasuke for long periods due to missions.
Even though Sasuke exhausted her every time they were together, Ino still loved him!
There wasn't a single boy in Konoha who could compare to Sasuke's looks and charm.
Sasuke understood Ino's frustration.
In the original story, she had been heartbroken upon learning that Sakura and Sasuke were in the same team.
And now, things were even more complicated.
Sakura and Ino were both Sasuke's women, yet Sakura got to be with him every day. At least she had to be hypnotized a little with Genjutsu to accept things.
But Ino?
Her emotions were entirely genuine.
The pressure and grievances she felt were very real.
Finally, he let out a breath and reassured her.
"Ino, don't worry. Once I master Space-Time Ninjutsu, no matter how far your missions take you, I'll always be able to come to you instantly—to protect you, to be with you."
Sasuke's words carried deep affection.
If anyone else had said that, Ino would never have believed it.
But since it was Sasuke, she was moved to the verge of tears.
She nodded firmly. "Mm, I believe you, Sasuke."
"No matter where I am, if I miss you, you'll come to me."
...
Arriving at Ino's bedroom.
This was where she and Sakura had once served Sasuke together. Back then, it had been utterly wild.
A whole day, more than ten hours—until neither Ino nor Sakura had any energy left.
Now, it was just Sasuke and Ino alone.
Sasuke stroked Ino's soft hair, so different from Sakura's.
Two completely distinct yet equally beautiful girls.
And now, he had Ino all to himself.
As a transmigrator, Sasuke felt truly blessed.
"Stay still, Ino. Let me take off your clothes."
Sasuke enjoyed the slow process of undressing her, savoring every shy expression she made.
"Sasuke, I finally get to be with you alone."
Ino was overwhelmed with happiness, yet also a little emotional.
Falling.
As a young girl, she yearned to be held and cherished by her beloved Sasuke.
To experience the joy of having him all to herself.
"You've endured so much, Ino. Let's begin."
Sasuke tenderly embraced her as they indulged in their passion…
Until Ino's parents returned home and overheard the unmistakable sounds from her room.
They sighed.
"Ah…"
"Our daughter has grown up."
Once again, she was doing something inappropriate with that Uchiha boy, Sasuke.
...
However, after two or three hours—
Sasuke kissed Ino and said, "To make sure you can function properly tomorrow, how about we stop here?"
Ino was utterly satisfied and happy.
"Mm, I'll listen to my husband."
Finally, she wouldn't be teased by Sasuke until she lost all sense of reality. Now, she could enjoy a normal relationship.
She was beyond happy.
Snuggling in Sasuke's arms, she soon fell asleep.
When Sasuke left her room, he met Ino's parents.
Smiling casually, he greeted them before heading out.