Naruto: Naruto's Uchiha girlfriend is too arrogant

Zuo Yue felt her shame had reached an unprecedented breaking point, almost bursting out of control. But at the same time, a faint yet stubborn hope burned within her—this last resort, this ultimate "poetic metaphor killer move," surely it would work, right?

However, Naruto's reaction made it impossible for her to judge the outcome.

Because Naruto's expression at this moment was something Sasuke had never seen before. It wasn't happiness, it wasn't shyness, and it wasn't even the "strange" look he had shown before.

Instead, it was a state of blankness and solidification. Eyes unblinking, mouth slightly open, as if petrified, completely devoid of any reaction.

So, what is Naruto thinking at this moment?

Naruto's last shred of hope that "Satsuki is just in a slightly unusual mood today" was completely shattered by this shocking statement from the "antelope cub"!

Satsuki's behavior is strange. Before, it could be explained by "childishness" or "loneliness"... But she is the proud Uchiha Satsuki! How could she suddenly become like this?!

Something's definitely wrong! This isn't just "strange" anymore! This is something really serious!

Naruto quickly reviewed the information in his mind again. He'd checked—no signs of being under a genjutsu! Chakra flow was normal! That ruled out external interference… Could it be… could it be…

A more terrifying possibility instantly gripped Naruto's mind. He dared not think any further, nor dared to delay or take any risks!

The next second, he suddenly moved and grabbed Zuo Yue's wrist tightly, who was still waiting for his reaction with expectant and shy eyes!

"Naruto... Naruto?"

Satsuki was startled by the sudden, even somewhat forceful, contact, feeling the burning heat of Naruto's palm and a slight tremor on her wrist.

Before she could react, an irresistible force yanked her up from the bench!

"!" Zuo Yue exclaimed in surprise, her body already being swept forward.

Naruto gripped her wrist tightly, saying nothing, his face more serious and anxious than ever before, and pulled her along as they ran!

The wind whistled past her ears, and the surrounding scenery rushed by. Satsuki looked at Naruto's unusually serious and tense profile ahead, felt the firm and urgent grip on her wrist, and sensed this almost frantic run…

A sweet thought that made her heart stop struck her instantly—this sudden, forceful, yet intimate gesture…

He's pulling me...where is he taking me?

Could it be... that I've finally... succeeded?! Kakashi's idea... worked?!

A surge of joy and shyness exploded in Zuo Yue's heart like fireworks, instantly washing away all the previous frustration and shame! She no longer even thought about why Naruto ran away or where he was running to.

She let Naruto hold her wrist tightly as they ran together through the familiar streets, a smile that was a mixture of sweetness, shyness, and joy finally appearing on her face.

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"I see. From your description, it is indeed a very serious and unusual situation."

Inside a quiet consultation room at Konoha Hospital, Naruto was anxiously explaining Sasuke's "strange" behavior that day to a gentle-looking doctor from the Yamanaka clan who wore a medical ninja headband.

After listening, the medical ninja, who specialized in mental and brain health, nodded solemnly and then turned his probing gaze to Uchiha Satsuki, who had been sitting silently and expressionlessly in the chair next to him since entering the room.

Why am I here?

Hospital?

Satsuki's mind was a fraction of a second slower, and only now did she truly realize that the destination Naruto had been dragging her all the way to... was actually Konoha Hospital?

A cold, absurd sense of bewilderment instantly overwhelmed her. All the sweet fantasies she had developed because of that "elopement" were shattered by the smell of disinfectant in the hospital and the serious expression on the doctor's face.

"Alright, little girl, relax."

Dr. Yamanaka spoke in the gentlest tone possible, trying to soothe the Uchiha girl in front of him who seemed to have suffered a great blow and whose eyes were empty. "Don't be nervous. I'll ask you a few simple questions. You just need to tell me the answers in your heart."

Listening to the doctor's gentle and persuasive voice, as if he were talking to a patient, Zuo Yue came back to her senses.

Question? What question? Why are you asking me a question? Why should I answer it?

"...Excuse me," Satsuki interrupted the doctor, her voice unusually flat and devoid of any emotion, "Where is this?"

The doctor paused for a moment, exchanged a knowing look with Naruto that said, "See, the symptoms are indeed quite serious," and then explained more patiently. "This is a hospital, Konoha Hospital. Don't worry, I haven't seen many cases like yours, but I will do my best to cure you, even if it means using my clan's secret techniques."

"...My condition?" Satsuki repeated the word, "Me?"

She fell silent, lowered her head, and her black bangs obscured her eyes, making it impossible to see her expression.

Seeing this, Naruto felt even more distressed and worried. He quickly stepped forward and said in what he thought was the most comforting tone, "Alright, Satsuki, be good, listen to me, you'll be fine soon. Just let the doctor take a look..."

"..."

I see……

So, in Naruto's eyes, all her courageous attempts, all her clumsy attempts to show affection, all her uncontrollable displays of closeness because of her uncalculated level of affection... had all become a "condition"? A "mental problem" that required hospitalization and possibly even the use of the Yamanaka clan's secret techniques for treatment?

She was viewed that way by Naruto.

I want to go back to the past... I want to escape from here right now... It's so embarrassing... It's so embarrassing!!!

Overwhelming shame, grievance, and despair washed over Zuo Yue like a tsunami! She felt her cheeks burning hot enough to fry an egg, and her heart ached terribly from the extreme emotional impact. She wished she could immediately use time-space ninjutsu to go back to this morning, or simply disappear into the ground forever!

She wanted to die.

Just as Dr. Yamanaka was about to ask again, and Naruto wanted to say a few more words of comfort to her—

Satsuki suddenly raised her head!

Those once jet-black eyes had now turned an ominous scarlet, with black tomoe spinning wildly within them! Crystalline tears uncontrollably slid down her fair cheeks.

"Naruto...you big idiot!!!"

With all her might, her voice trembling with tears, she shouted at Naruto! The next second, before the astonished Naruto and Dr. Yamanaka could react—

"Whoosh!"

Zuo Yue activated her Body Flicker Technique to its fullest extent! Her figure blurred instantly on the spot, accompanied by a slight popping sound in the air, and completely disappeared from the consultation room!

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(Two more updates today)

(Thanks to the owner of Kono Dior for the 99 love letters!)

(Thanks to the two experts from Echo Three Boss for their verification!)