Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 178 Mikoto and Ena, the two maids

Daimyofu, the capital of the Land of Waves.

As soon as Natsume pushed open the door, his vital parts were locked.

"...?"

His eyes widened in surprise.

Uzumaki Ena was dressed in a black and white maid outfit.

The off-shoulder, sleeveless dress, all white with black striped straps, accentuated her slender waist.

Below that is a design resembling a pleated mini skirt, which subtly covers the hips and reveals long, fair thighs.

Uzumaki Ena knelt down, raised her head, and tried to look at him, mumbling incoherently, "M-Master."

Natsume was somewhat puzzled.

Her behavior today is not in line with her personality.

Just then, Uchiha Mikoto, dressed in the same manner, came out.

Compared to Ena Uzumaki's boldness, she appeared unusually shy, her face flushed.

The two women knelt side by side. Although they looked different, they resembled twin sisters and were quite harmonious.

"Tell me, who is instigator?"

Natsume crossed his arms, leaned against the wall, and looked down at them.

The two exchanged a glance, and after a flurry of activity, Uchiha Mikoto nervously swallowed and said uneasily, "It's me."

"I think so too."

Natsume wasn't surprised and smiled as he patted Ena Uzumaki's head.

She has always been very obedient, and she would not do anything out of line unless someone instigated her.

Uzumaki Ena gritted her teeth, wanting to apologize, but she was busy with her maid duties and didn't have time.

"Master, please don't blame Ena."

Mikoto Uchiha maintained a humble attitude and said, "It was all my idea. I wanted the Uchiha clan to return to Konoha as soon as possible."

"I don't blame her."

Natsume shook his head and asked with a smile, "You want to see Sasuke as soon as possible, right?"

"Um."

Mikoto Uchiha dared not hide it and admitted it.

"Actually, you don't need to rush."

Looking at her, Natsume said with some satisfaction, "I came back today to discuss this matter with you."

"Thank you, Master!"

Mikoto Uchiha stepped forward and took over Ena Uzumaki's job.

"Master, let's sit down and talk."

Uzumaki Ena wasn't annoyed. She got up, hugged Natsume, and started massaging him.

"There needs to be a reason for returning to Konoha."

Natsume met Uchiha Mikoto's slightly white eyes and said, "Going back directly would make people think that I am that mysterious strongman from back then, which is not appropriate."

"What should we do then?"

Uzumaki Ena asked on behalf of Uchiha Mikoto.

"You guys are missing in Konoha."

Natsume looked thoughtful and said, "Well, just say that you were lucky enough to escape on the night of the massacre, and traveled west to live in the Land of Water. You lived in hiding until Kirigakure reopened and Konoha got a new Hokage, then you tried to contact them."

Of course, to convince people, the details must be perfected.

For example, we need to leave traces in the Land of Water so that the secret service can investigate.

This problem is not big.

Natsume and Mei Terumi are very close, so they can easily pretend to be friends.

"Are you relieved now?"

"Waaah..."

Mikoto Uchiha was so moved that she choked on her tears.

"It will probably take a few days, so please wait a little longer."

Natsume opened his mouth and bit into the grape that Uzumaki Ena offered him.

Mikoto Uchiha coughed a few times, then came to her senses and said, "I'm fine."

"That's good."

Natsume stood up and said, "It's hot, let's take a bath."

From morning to dusk.

The two maids, having worked too long, embraced each other and drifted off to sleep.

Natsume couldn't help but sigh at how quickly female friendships could develop.

Before long, they became best friends.

time flies.

The day before the alliance between Sunagakure and Konoha was formed, the Anbu received a highly confidential letter.

Although its origin is unknown, this method of secrecy is undoubtedly known only to the higher-ups of Konoha.

Soon, the letter was decrypted and turned out to be from the long-lost Uchiha Mikoto.

Antelope, a member of the Anbu, immediately knocked on the door of the Hokage's office with the letter.

"That was quite a journey."

After reading it, Natsume said, "Go and notify the higher-ups to come to a meeting."

The decision to allow the Uchiha clan to return was not something he could make alone; he needed to inform others.

"yes!"

The antelope vanished immediately.

in the afternoon.

The Hokage Building Council Chamber.

Unlike the Jonin meeting, fewer people attend the Konoha high-level meeting.

Hokage advisor, Hokage guard, head of Konoha police department, and head of various ninja clans.

There are no more than twenty people in total.

"I've called everyone here today because of an unexpected matter."

Natsume sat at the head of the table and spoke calmly.

As soon as he finished speaking, he clearly noticed that Shimura Tadamichi's body trembled and a hint of panic appeared in his eyes.

He clearly believed that his conspiracy with Danzo Shimura had been discovered by Konoha.

"Please take a look, everyone."

Natsume waved.

Kurenai Yuhi, who was standing behind her, immediately distributed Mikoto Uchiha's letter to everyone.

Moments later, a slight disturbance broke out in the council chamber.

After Itachi Uchiha massacred the Uchiha clan, they subconsciously removed the Uchiha clan from Konoha.

I never expected to see them again today.

"Lord Hokage."

Nara Shikaku stood up and analyzed, "The statement above says that the Uchiha clan has only thirty-two ninjas and three hundred ordinary clan members left, which matches our investigation, but its veracity is still questionable. If it's a trap set by Kirigakure, then we'll suffer a greater loss."

You have a point.

Natsume nodded and said calmly, "This matter should indeed be investigated carefully. Let's leave it to the Anbu."

No one had any objections.

The Dark Division is specifically for doing this kind of thing.

That's what you call professionalism.

"Lord Hokage."

Tadamichi Shimura said in a deep voice, "Even if it's true, the Uchiha clan shouldn't be allowed to return to Konoha."

Although he acted as if he was "thinking of Konoha," Natsume knew he was just being disgusting.

Why?

Natsume looked at him and asked calmly.

As his gaze swept over them, Shimura Tadamichi felt a jolt in his heart, wondering where this immense pressure came from. It reminded him of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

That shouldn't be the case. He's just a little kid. Why would I be afraid of him?

"The Uchiha clan are all madmen. If one Uchiha Itachi can emerge, there's a good chance another one will."

Suppressing his fear, Shimura Tadamichi said, "If his blade is aimed at Konoha, it would undoubtedly be a huge danger."

"The Uchiha clan at its peak might have experienced what you described, but now, there are only a mere thirty-two ninjas."

Natsume looked somewhat disappointed and asked, "Is Chief Shimura really that afraid of them?"

"I don't!"

Tadamichi Shimura quickly replied.

Only after saying that did he realize he had been tricked.

What happened?

He was somewhat puzzled.

"That's settled then."

Natsume waved his hand and asked, "Does anyone else have any objections?"

"no."

The unanimous reply from Hiashi Hyuga and the others made Tadamichi Shimura look like a clown.

His face turned pale and then red, but he finally made up his mind to cooperate with Shimura Danzo's actions.

He had actually been a little hesitant before.

They even prepared a backup plan, intending to betray the four ninjas and shift the blame to Danzo Shimura, claiming he was the traitor he planted.

Now, he plans to increase investment and mobilize all the ninjas of the Shimura clan.

At that time, they will surround Natsume and his companions and capture them all.

The journey from the Land of Fire to the Land of Water would take at least two days, according to the ninja's pace.

In addition, Uchiha Mikoto and others brought their families, so it would take another day.

Natsume has already set off for Sunagakure.

So he handed the matter over to Tsunade to handle.

She and Mikoto Uchiha were best friends.

I'm naturally happy to have the chance to see her again.

Of course, the happiest person was Uchiha Sasuke.

He was training with Naruto Uzumaki when he received the news.

After his last battle with Zabuza Momochi, he discovered the weakness of the Sharingan.

It means your view will be blocked.

So he blindfolded himself and underwent special auditory training.

Be more specific.

He allowed Naruto Uzumaki to continuously attack him with ninja tools.

"That's awesome, Sasuke-kun!"

Sakura Haruno's voice suddenly appeared.

Uchiha Sasuke was slightly taken aback.

Let a kunai graz the edge of the wall.

He frowned, pulled off the towel, and said, "You're too noisy!"

"Feel sorry."

Sakura Haruno said somewhat shyly.

"The noisier it is, the more it can help with training."

Naruto Uzumaki punched Sasuke Uchiha on the shoulder and asked, "Sakura, did you need something from us?"

"Oh right!"

Sakura Haruno quickly stepped forward and said, "Sasuke-kun, we found him!"

"What was found?"

Uchiha Sasuke asked calmly.

"Your mother!"

Sakura Haruno said excitedly, "The remaining members of the Uchiha clan will soon return to Konoha."

"What?!"

Sasuke Uchiha's eyes widened. He grabbed her shoulders and asked, "Are you telling the truth?"

Sakura Haruno was slightly taken aback, then overjoyed.

Sasuke, he touched me!

"It's true."

Sakura Haruno quickly replied, "The village has already posted a notice."

Without saying a word, Uchiha Sasuke ran towards the street in a few leaps.

"That's great."

Naruto Uzumaki smiled and said, "Sasuke will no longer be alone."

"He wasn't a person to begin with."

Sakura Haruno muttered, "He still has us."

"Too."

Naruto Uzumaki nodded and said, "Let's follow them."

[Because of your actions, the fates of Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Sasuke have changed. You have gained a total of 130 Fate Points.]

Natsume, who was on his way, couldn't help but squint.

As expected of Uchiha Sasuke.

The contribution points given are higher.

The two of them together cost a little over a hundred.

"Lord Hokage."

Kurenai stepped forward and walked beside him, asking, "It's getting late, should we stop?"

Natsume did not use the Flying Thunder God Technique.

The main purpose was to confuse the Shimura clan's ninjas.

Because not many people know that he possesses the Flying Thunder God Technique.

That is, Tsunade, Shizune, and Kurenai Yuhi, among others.

If the Shimura clan finds out, they are very likely to be afraid to take action.

That would be pointless.

"Okay. After a night's rest, we should be able to reach our destination by tomorrow morning."

Natsume nodded.

Kurenai immediately relayed the order.

As the Hokage, Natsume naturally had his own tent.

He casually left behind a shadow clone and went to play with Uchiha Mikoto and Uzumaki Ena.

Ever since he started fighting two opponents at once, he's come to enjoy this unequal battle.

Three thousand characters.

(End of this chapter)