Naruto: I get stronger by drawing lots

Grandma gently patted Mikoto, just as she had done to Mikoto when she was little.

Kushina likes Tsukiki, she knows that!

I knew it from the beginning!

If someone had saved her like a hero in that situation, like Tsukiki did, she would definitely have fallen for that person too, especially since Kushina herself aspired to be the first female Hokage.

Mikoto knew that Kushina loved Tsuki, and that her feelings for him even surpassed her dream of becoming a female Hokage.

Kushina had been seeking out Mikoto to learn cooking for a long time, unlike Minato who traveled around for fame, and instead chose to learn cooking from her.

Mikoto knew that Kushina liked Tsukiki, who was her hero from her teenage years and the person she had always longed for.

Mikoto knew perfectly well that this person was the one her best friend liked.

However, Mikoto still couldn't control her heart.

When did it start? Was it when Tsukiki broke into the Uchiha camp and just happened to run into their doorstep?

Tsukiki barged directly into Mikoto's life, even though Mikoto had originally planned not to have much contact with him.

That was the first time Mikoto became curious about the moon tree.

It was around that time that Mikoto gradually lowered her guard.

Yue Shu often visits her grandmother, chatting and laughing with her. She always takes the initiative to wash the dishes, explaining that while it's okay to eat there, she still has to do something, since her grandmother is still here.

This boy is usually lazy and easygoing, but when it comes to crucial moments, he stands in front of everyone, shouldering the most difficult part all by himself, and always appears so relaxed. Moreover, this boy is unexpectedly gentle and considerate, with a mild mindset, and is always very patient with his grandmother.

Is it an illusion? Is it a hallucination?

As time went by, Tsukiki's visits became more or less frequent, and Mikoto began to look forward to them, while also getting used to it.

Mikoto still remembers the times when the two of them would watch the stars and talk at night outside their house.

Many times, Yue Shu would always smile gently.

They always live a gentle life, and they also remind others of this.

This boy knows how to live life to the fullest, always finding joy in small, precious moments.

Others may not know what it feels like to take a nap in a yard with falling leaves, or what it feels like to take a nap under a tree where the sun shines. How blissful it is to take a nap with a gentle breeze and the morning sun shining on you without being too bright. Lying lazily on the grass in the sun, or taking a leisurely stroll in the forest—you won't know how wonderful these little pleasures are until you calm down and try them yourself.

Mikoto knows that Kushina likes Tsukiki, really, really likes him.

But Mikoto was the same; by the time she realized it, she had already fallen for him.

Mikoto was a latecomer, and it was already a sin for her to fall in love with the person her friend liked. Mikoto didn't dare to ask for too much; she just wanted things to be as they were.

However, everything eventually comes to an end.

And this, it happened today. This was finally going to happen. Mikoto waited quietly, and finally, it happened—

Mikoto sobbed, comforted by her only remaining family member. The sound of water masked her weak cries; she dared not cry out loud.

You've cried enough in front of Grandma; you can't cry so loudly, and you can't appear so sad.

"Brother Yue Shu, it's been a long time."

At the entrance to the Uchiha camp, Fugaku greeted them.

"I saw you during the lively atmosphere last night."

Tsukiki smiled, along with Fugaku.

"It's getting late, so I'll be going now. I'll come again next time."

"Good."

Tsukiki and Kushina left hand in hand.

Fugaku's smile slowly faded, and his gaze fell on the hands that Tsukiki and Kushina were holding.

He glanced back in the direction of Mikoto's house, and stared for a while—

The connection between the Uchiha clan and Konoha is Mikoto, but this situation, well, it was expected, but I didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

"Hey."

As the young head of the Uchiha clan, Fugaku has a lot to bear. The conflict between Konoha and the Uchiha hasn't escalated to a point yet, so how to establish an equal relationship with Konoha is what he should be worried about.

Unfortunately, the Uchiha clan's strongest card can no longer be played. Tsuki is a close friend of Minato Namikaze, a strong candidate for the Fourth Hokage, and also a close friend of the Uzumaki clan princess. At the same time, he also has a close relationship with Jiraiya and Tsunade. Tsuki's influence is absolutely top-notch.

If Mikoto could be with Tsuki, then the Uchiha clan could regain its prestige and begin to develop again.

This is the card the Uchiha are playing right now, but unfortunately, they can't play it anymore.

The moonlight shone softly down, illuminating the Uchiha clan's territory, lending the unique atmosphere a sense of melancholy.

Chapter 183: A Sudden Attack

"What did you say?"

Inside the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other two elders looked shocked.

"The ninja forces on the border were all wiped out, but I escaped and delivered this report."

In the office, the ninja from the Anbu was in tears. He had killed countless enemies in the Anbu, but he could not hide his tears at this moment.

"Gather all the Jonin in the village right now, and don't forget Might Guy too. Kakashi, no need to call him."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a breath, calmed down, and immediately began to make arrangements.

Might Guy, though a genin, possesses the strength of a jonin at its peak. Kakashi, though a jonin, is the hope of the future. Such geniuses should not be sent to the front lines unless there is truly no other way.

Having already experienced one war, he naturally had a wealth of experience to draw upon now for another.

Don't panic, the more panicked you are, the more chaotic things will become. Although the enemy was caught off guard, the ninja troops on the border are not to be underestimated. They bought them some time, more or less.

The entire secret service was mobilized, heading to the locations of all those who needed to be called.

Meanwhile, Tsukiki and Kushina were quietly enjoying the sunshine and taking a nap.

The two hugged each other, creating a heartwarming scene.

Even after their relationship was established, Kushina was still a little shy, and Tsukiki wasn't the type to be lecherous. The two were still in a tender phase, and it wasn't time for them to hit home runs.

Even if it's mutual, unless it's something that's been going on for ten or twenty years, it's unlikely that you can break through that barrier and hit home run right away, not to mention that this era is relatively backward and people's thoughts are more conservative.

"Who?"

Yue Shu opened his eyes and sensed an undisguised approach.

"Well?"

Kushina opened her eyes in a daze. She had been sleeping very comfortably in Tsukiki's arms and had no sense of vigilance at all.

This wasn't the first time she'd tried a hammock made by Tsukiki, but it was the first time she'd been with Tsukiki. The sense of security she felt made Kushina sleep very soundly.

"Someone's coming."

"Hey?"

Kushina instinctively remembered, but Tsukiki stopped her.

"Wait, someone's here."

Kushina's unexpected shyness is quite a contrast to Red Hot Chili Pepper.

"It's nothing, what's our relationship?"

Tsukiki gave a mischievous grin, and Kushina blushed, struggled for a moment, and then snuggled into Tsukiki's arms.

Swish.

As soon as the wind blew, a member of the secret service appeared on the roof and crouched there.

"Lord Tsukiki, Lady Kushina, the Third Hokage is in urgent need of help. Please arrive at the Hokage Building as soon as possible."

"I need to inform others, so I'll take my leave now."

The member of the Dark Division sounded hurried, and after speaking, he continued to disappear in a flash.

Tsukiki noticed quite a few details.

There was urgency in his words, a sense of urgency to quickly notify others, and the anxious demeanor of the secret service.

This is probably not a good thing, although that old guy from the third generation never gives good news.

"The Third Hokage has something urgent to attend to? That's a bit sudden."

Kushina glanced at Tsukiki and blinked.

Tsukiki smiled and released Kushina.

"Let's go, we'll see."

Actually, you can guess quite a bit without even looking at the moon tree.

It's probably about World War III, and the timing is about right.

Tsukiki's thinking was indeed correct, but he never expected that the enemy had already reached the gates of Konoha.

With a snap, Tsukiki and Kushina arrived, ready to go.

The Hokage's office was already filled with a number of high-level combatants, all of whom were at the Jonin level.

Might Guy is the only exception. He's still a genin, but his strength is close to that of a kage. If he were to open all eight gates, probably few of the people here could beat him.

Kurenai Yuhi, Might Guy, Mikoto Fugaku, the Uchiha clan leader and the Hyuga clan leader, as well as the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, and of course, some other people that Tsukiju didn't know about.

These people—

They did not appear in the original work; most of them died in war without much background or contribution, their deaths were mediocre, and no one knew their names.

However, there is no doubt that Konoha's current combat strength is very good. It is no wonder that Konoha has always been the winner in every Shinobi World War. Every generation has produced outstanding talents. The outstanding talent of this generation is Minato, if it weren't for Tsukuyomi.

"We're almost there, aren't we?"

The third generation's tone was very serious, and everyone knew that something bad had happened, so they all wore somber expressions.

The two elders also stood to the side. Although they were hiding behind the scenes, they were quite powerful. However, now they could only hide behind the scenes and play dirty tricks.

"What comes next is very urgent. I'll get straight to the point. After I finish speaking, everyone should get to work immediately."

The third generation spoke much faster than usual, which suggested that it was indeed urgent.

"The Otsutsuki clan has launched another attack with his men, and they're almost at the gates now, as expected. This is a war where we can't retreat an inch. Konoha is right behind us. Alright, that's all. Everyone, get moving!"