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After pushing the black cat to its limit, Sasame decisively stopped and left.
Although Yugito Nii's willpower was firm, if this continued, there would come a day when she couldn't take it anymore.
At that point, she would truly become a cat.
Sasame would then truly live up to his name.
At the gate of Konoha Village.
Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Hinata Hyuga were already waiting.
The two gate guards, Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane, were chatting amiably with them.
More accurately, it was with Naruto Uzumaki.
After all, he was the only one who was naturally outgoing.
The topic of conversation was precisely their last trip to the Land of Fire's capital.
"If it weren't for Sasame-sensei stopping us, how could Zabuza Momochi have been a match for Sasuke and me?" Naruto Uzumaki said with a look of regret, lifting his chin.
"Well done, Naruto." Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane exchanged glances, clapped, and said somewhat perfunctorily. They clearly didn't believe what Naruto Uzumaki said. Zabuza Momochi, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, was considered an elite among Jonin. How could he possibly lose to a Konoha Genin?
Sasuke Uchiha's mouth twitched. If he encountered Zabuza Momochi now, he was confident. But at that time, he really wasn't good enough. However, given Naruto Uzumaki's personality, he wouldn't stop him.
"Hokage-sama!" The smiles on Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane's faces receded, and their bodies instinctively straightened.
"Sasame-sensei, you're finally here!" Naruto Uzumaki immediately stopped chatting, speaking with excitement.
"Sensei." Sasuke Uchiha greeted him proactively.
"Sign here." Sasame, meeting Hinata Hyuga's gaze, walked up to her and reached out to ruffle her hair. She then, like a kitten, squinted her eyes slightly, a little shy and a little happy.
Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha were long used to this. After signing the registration form provided by Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane, the four left Konoha Village.
The Land of Rivers is located between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind. It's not particularly far.
In the original work, Raiga Kurosuki's storyline was triggered by a request from villagers near the Kusagakure gold mine. Now, it was a mission Sasame arranged himself after sending the Anbu to investigate. He had been worried that Raiga Kurosuki wasn't even there.
Because it was a gold mine, Sasame contacted the Sunny Day Merchant Guild, preparing to have them take over. After all, it was unowned property. Might as well take it.
This time, when going to the Land of Rivers, Sasame didn't use the Flying Thunder God Technique; he still walked. This was to train Team 9. Such a long distance required constant vigilance against various ninjas or bandits, and they also had to hide their tracks. After all, ninjas abroad, if not careful, could easily cause conflict. Although Sasame didn't care, the three members of Team 9 needed to learn this. Including food. He made them handle it themselves.
Night.
Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha took out their pre-prepared bento boxes. The former bought his, the latter's was made by Mikoto Uchiha. Ordinary ninjas usually just made do when on missions abroad. Many times, some rice balls were enough. But these two weren't short on money.
Sasame found a spot nearby and set up a tent. Hinata Hyuga took out her bento box, suddenly remembering her mother Rinna Hyuga's instructions. She subconsciously glanced at her two teammates, then got up and walked towards the tent.
"Big Brother Sasame, do you want some?" Hinata Hyuga asked, holding the bento box with both hands.
"What about you?" Sasame sat inside the tent and patted the ground.
"Mother specially prepared an extra portion," Hinata Hyuga said naturally, sitting beside him.
"Oh," Sasame took the bento box, chuckling, "Then I won't be polite." As expected of his future mother-in-law. Considerate and meticulous.
"Is it delicious?" Hinata Hyuga opened a new bento box and asked with a hint of expectation.
"It's pretty good," Sasame said truthfully. Although it couldn't compare to his cheat-level cooking skills, it was considered excellent among the people he knew. Hinata Hyuga nodded, then bravely said, "I want to learn cooking from Mother." After saying this, a faint red blush appeared on her face. Learning wasn't the goal; cooking for Sasame was.
"Then let me be your first customer," Sasame said with a smile. This little girl is too easy to read.
"Okay!" Hinata Hyuga's mood immediately brightened, her lips curving into a smile.
"I'm very much looking forward to it, but don't overdo it," Sasame glanced at her. "Right now, your main priority is to listen to your teacher and diligently learn Empty Fist." Hinata Hyuga felt a little embarrassed. She indeed had that thought. She hadn't expected Sasame to say it out loud. She lowered her head, eating her bento in small bites.
"Is one portion enough?" Sasame thought of this question.
"N-no... it's fine," Hinata Hyuga quickly shook her head.
"How can you not eat enough?" Sasame showed a gentle smile. "Anyway, I have the Flying Thunder God Technique, so it'll be quick." Seeing this, Hinata Hyuga said no more. Her heart was just filled with sweetness.
After the three finished eating, Sasame clapped his hands, drawing their attention.
"Night is the most dangerous time," he said with a smile. "It's easy to encounter ambushes during this period."
"Let them come!" Naruto Uzumaki, hearing this, was eager to fight.
"You're full of spirit," Sasame nodded. "Hinata and I are going back to Konoha Village. We'll leave this place to you."
"No problem!" Naruto Uzumaki patted his chest. "Sensei, don't worry." From his expression, he wished for an enemy to ambush them right then so they could show off their skills.
Sasame and Hinata Hyuga returned to Konoha Village. It was already night, and the streets were quite deserted. After all, the ninja world didn't have many forms of entertainment. Unlike his previous life, it wasn't that lively.
Sasame took Hinata Hyuga to the Uchiha clan compound. Going home wasn't quite appropriate; he'd have to explain things. Coming to Mikoto Uchiha was fine. Hinata Hyuga was confused, but she was quite obedient and didn't ask further.
Upon seeing Sasame, Mikoto Uchiha wanted to rush up and hug him. However, she quickly noticed Hinata Hyuga.
"Hokage-sama," Mikoto Uchiha hid her true emotions. "May I ask why you're visiting so late at night?"
"Nothing," Sasame waved his right hand, which was holding Hinata Hyuga. "Just a little hungry."
Hungry? Mikoto Uchiha looked curiously at Hinata Hyuga. She naturally knew her. After all, she and Rinna Hyuga were pretty good friends. Hinata Hyuga was also Sasame's student and Sasuke Uchiha's teammate.
"Please wait a moment." Although Mikoto Uchiha was puzzled by Sasame's actions tonight, regardless of the reason, a meal was certainly no problem.
"Prepare enough for ten people," Sasame added. Mikoto Uchiha nodded and immediately left. Not long after, she returned to the room. She had originally intended to cook herself, but ten portions were too much, so she had to have others do it.
Soon, the food was served. Mikoto Uchiha noticed that Sasame wasn't touching his chopsticks; it was all Hinata Hyuga eating. Just as she was wondering why, she was called out of the room.
"Aunt Mikoto," Sasame patted her ample bottom. "How is Izumi Uchiha doing now?" After he returned last time, he had given her the soul orb condensed from Mōryō.
Mikoto Uchiha's body trembled. She subconsciously glanced at Hinata Hyuga, who was not far away. Seeing her engrossed in eating, she breathed a sigh of relief. "Her dōjutsu power is increasing very quickly. She'll reach the standard for awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan before long." Unlike Sasuke Uchiha, Izumi Uchiha was older, and her foundation had long met the requirements. However, this didn't mean she was guaranteed to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan.
"That's good then," Sasame looked at the plump and graceful Mikoto Uchiha, and couldn't help but be slightly startled. He felt she had gotten a little fatter. It seems her recent exercise volume isn't enough.
"Um..." Mikoto Uchiha, under his gaze, felt her heart quicken considerably. "Is there something you need tonight?" she asked.
"Nothing," Sasame shook his head. "Just letting Hinata eat." Mikoto Uchiha was somewhat surprised. She looked at Hinata Hyuga, and a hint of envy inexplicably flashed in her heart. Sasame's attitude towards her was indeed excellent. If she herself... No, that's not right. Mikoto Uchiha secretly thought, What am I thinking about?
"What's wrong?" Sasame noticed her expression. "Do you want a daughter?"
"N-no!" Mikoto Uchiha quickly shook her head. Although she wasn't as resistant as at first, for her, having another child would be impossible to explain to Sasuke Uchiha.
"The Uchiha clan now only has about thirty ninjas left," Sasame said, crossing his arms. "Aunt Mikoto, don't you plan to add a few more geniuses?"
"..." Mikoto Uchiha was speechless. What kind of twisted logic is this? She lowered her head, not answering.
"Aunt Mikoto, you must be worried about Sasuke, right?" Sasame naturally understood her. Perhaps even more clearly than Fugaku Uchiha. No matter what it was.
"Yes," Mikoto Uchiha hesitated, then nodded. Her hesitation was also because she understood Sasame. Most likely, some astonishing words would follow.
"With your and my strength, it would be easy to hide it from Sasuke," Sasame said casually. "As for the identity, there's even less to worry about. Just say you adopted her." Mikoto Uchiha fell silent again.
"But I'm just suggesting," Sasame chuckled. "I'm not trying to coerce you." If it were truly coercion, he wouldn't be so gentle. He would either control her with his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan or use the Uchiha clan as leverage. Either way, Mikoto Uchiha would agree. Therefore, she understood. Mikoto Uchiha subconsciously showed a look of gratitude. But then she was startled. Why should I be grateful? He didn't do anything. Mikoto Uchiha reacted, feeling a little helpless. She couldn't go back now.
After Hinata Hyuga finished eating, Sasame spoke. "That's all for tonight. I'll come back to see you after I finish the mission." Speaking of the mission, Mikoto Uchiha suddenly thought of Sasuke Uchiha. The two of them went together.
"Okay," Mikoto Uchiha nodded obediently, her tone gentle. "Please take care of Sasuke."
"You don't have to worry about that," Sasame said softly. "Given our relationship, I naturally won't let anything happen to Sasuke." After speaking, he entered the room and took Hinata Hyuga away.
Mikoto Uchiha stood frozen. Yes. Given their current situation, what should Sasuke call Sasame?
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