Naruto: Naruto's Uchiha girlfriend is too tsundere

"He comes to visit me all the time, so it's perfectly normal for me to come see him, right?"

The young guard at the gate blushed. "What do you mean, 'old man'?! I've only just come of age! And show some respect to the Hokage!"

Naruto chuckled and nimbly slipped into the office, closing the door behind him. He turned around, his azure eyes fixed on the Third Hokage behind his desk.

The Third Hokage slowly put down his pipe, a complex expression appearing on his deeply wrinkled face. "Naruto... have you run into some trouble coming to see me so early?"

Naruto put his hands on his hips, puffed out his small chest, and said, "Of course it's something very important, Third Hokage! My purpose in coming here this time is very clear—give me the basic ninjutsu scrolls! I want to train and become a powerful ninja!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyebrow twitched almost imperceptibly.

He certainly remembered that Naruto had made the same request before, but he had refused without hesitation. It wasn't that he was stingy, but rather that there wasn't a suitable teacher available. What if a three-year-old child trained in ninjutsu alone? What if he misused chakra and damaged his meridians?

But this time, he hesitated. Recent reports from the Anbu indicated that Naruto's words and actions were becoming increasingly unlike those of an ordinary child.

The Third Hokage tapped his fingers lightly on the table. Rather than letting Naruto idle around the village all day, or even sneak off to the vicinity of the Uchiha clan's territory, it would be better to...

Naruto looked at the Third Hokage with some surprise. This old man was actually seriously considering it?

But soon he noticed that the Third Hokage's brow was still slightly furrowed, clearly still weighing the pros and cons. Naruto immediately changed the subject.

“Oh, right, Third Grandfather!” he said, feigning innocence. “I’ve been reading a book lately, and I came across something called ‘Bloodline Limit,’ right?”

The Third Hokage paused for a moment, then gave a kind smile. He cleared his throat and answered in the gentle tone he used when explaining basic ninja knowledge to the village children.

“That’s right, Naruto. Bloodline Limit is a special ability passed down through bloodlines, and usually only specific bloodlines can inherit it.”

The following is the standard official response—

"Our Konoha is the strongest ninja village in the ninja world, possessing the most clans with bloodline limits! For example, the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan, the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan, and..."

Naruto interrupted the Third Hokage's long speech.

“So… Third Hokage. You said before that my parents were heroes of Konoha, and that they sacrificed themselves in an important mission, right?”

The Third Hokage paused for a moment, then nodded. "Yes, your parents are the pride of Konoha."

"I see. So they must be very powerful 'bloodline limit' ninjas?"

What exactly is this child trying to say?

The Third Hokage frowned. Minato Namikaze was a genius from a commoner background, while Kushina Uzumaki, although a member of the Uzumaki clan with a large amount of chakra and strong vitality, possessed only a special physique of the Uzumaki clan, not a bloodline limit.

“Naruto, bloodline limits are specific bloodline abilities. Although your parents were great ninjas, they didn’t have…”

"Wait a minute!" Naruto grinned and grabbed onto the Hokage's desk. "If it's a bloodline inheritance, then what I've awakened can only be a bloodline limit!"

"what?!"

The Third Hokage abruptly stood up, his pipe clattering onto the table. Naruto Uzumaki had awakened his bloodline limit?! How could this be?!

Calm down... Perhaps this child has simply mistaken ordinary ninjutsu for a bloodline limit...

However, the next second, his thoughts were completely interrupted by the scene before him.

"Look!" Naruto spread his arms wide, a smug smile spreading across his face. "I can use this all of a sudden! Pretty amazing, right?"

"Shh-!"

Several dazzling golden chains suddenly extended from behind Naruto, dancing in the air like serpents, the fluctuations of chakra causing the air to tremble slightly.

This is—the Kong Lockdown?!

The Third Hokage instantly recognized the ninjutsu, and the image of the First Hokage's wife, Mito Uzumaki, flashed through his mind. Back then, it was precisely through this sealing technique unique to the Uzumaki clan that she was able to suppress the Nine-Tails' chakra and become the first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Three years old... A child who is only three years old has awakened the Vajra Sealing Technique?!

As the Hokage who had experienced two Shinobi World Wars, he had seen countless geniuses, but someone like Naruto was simply unheard of.

The Third Hokage's gaze shifted from the chains to Naruto's youthful face. Golden hair, azure eyes—though he hadn't inherited the Uzumaki clan's signature red hair, the waving chains at that moment unmistakably proclaimed his identity.

Minato's son possesses a whirlpool bloodline flowing through his veins that is far more potent than imagined. No, it's more than just potent.

It's simply... a monstrous talent.

He didn't delve into why Naruto, with only half the Uzumaki bloodline, could master the Adamantine Sealing Chains at such a young age. Bloodline and talent are never simple matters of addition and subtraction.

Just like the children of the First Generation Lord and Lady Mito.

The best bloodlines of the Senju and Uzumaki clans combined; the father was the God of Shinobi, and the mother was a master of sealing techniques. Yet, their child ultimately turned out to be just...

An ordinary ninja.

Fate's gifts are never reasonable. Sometimes, the fusion of two powerful bloodlines leads to ordinariness, while other times, seemingly ordinary combinations give birth to monsters that transcend the norm.

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"Great, I finally got it!"

Naruto returned to his small apartment and eagerly spread out the ninjutsu scroll he had just obtained from the Third Hokage on the table. He rubbed his hands together excitedly, his fingertips gently tracing the words that recorded the secrets of ninjutsu.

Surprisingly, the old man was quite generous.

Originally, I only wanted the most basic three body techniques—clone technique, transformation technique, and substitution technique—but the Third Hokage actually gave me a bunch of other ninjutsu scrolls as a bonus.

Naruto casually flipped to the top scroll, where the words "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough" were clearly written.

"Wind Release, Water Release, Lightning Release..." he muttered to himself, "Water Waves, Earth Walk... Shadow Clone Technique... Wow, quite a variety."

What surprised him most was that tucked among the scrolls was a thick book titled "Secret Manual of Sealing Techniques." Naruto picked it up and flipped through it casually. It was filled with the basic theories and practice methods of sealing techniques, practically like...

A sealing technique version of "Five Years of College Entrance Examination, Three Years of Simulation"...

It seems the Third Hokage truly values ​​the sealing technique talent he displayed. However, for someone who has already mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, is there any need to learn such a basic sealing technique?

The answer is certainly yes.

Naruto realized that, just like playing the piano, even if you can perfectly play a difficult piece like "Moonlight Sonata," you still need to practice to learn some simple pieces.

"Alright!" Naruto jumped to his feet. "Let's start with the most basic Three Body Techniques..."

Chapter 21: The Event Begins

Naruto's life gradually settled into a stable rhythm. Every morning, Naruto would appear on the streets of Konoha Village, running and practicing taijutsu, with a clear purpose.

"I'm sure I'll meet my youth today...Teacher Kai."

Naruto looked forward to this every day. He imagined the scene where the thick-browed man in the green bodysuit suddenly jumped out from some corner, enthusiastically shouting, "This is youth!"

However, several days passed, and they didn't even get to see Kai in person, let alone hear his signature shout.

It seems they've gone on a mission... Naruto came to this conclusion with a hint of disappointment.

In the afternoon, Naruto would always appear on time at the clearing on the outskirts of Konoha Forest. This place had become his and Sasuke's agreed training ground.

To his surprise, he originally thought that as the eldest daughter of the Uchiha clan, Satsuki would only be able to sneak out two or three times a week at most, but the actual situation was that he could see her here at least five days out of the week.

It seems they've successfully persuaded the three generations of old men.

Satsuki had a similar dilemma. After she and Naruto went home that day, her usually stern father, Fugaku Uchiha, unusually called her to his study.

"Satsuki, you've made a very good friend." Fugaku's voice was much gentler than usual. "You can train with him more often in the future."

Just as Satsuki was overjoyed at her father's approval, Fugaku added a strange condition. "But remember, don't mention this to any other members of the clan," he emphasized, "including your sister Itachi."

Satsuki's little face was full of confusion. She had originally planned to find an opportunity to introduce her older sister to Naruto. But seeing her father's solemn expression, she obediently nodded.

This was the first time her usually stern father had so clearly instructed her on something. Although she didn't understand why, she decided to keep his promise.

But... her older sister is at home less and less often. The older sister who used to practice shuriken with her and occasionally take her out for tricolor dumplings, now she can only see her briefly in the early morning.

Sometimes, Satsuki would wake up early just to have a brief moment with her sister for breakfast. "Is my sister very busy lately?" one morning, Satsuki asked, watching Itachi tie his headband.

Itachi turned around, crouched down, and gently poked her younger sister's forehead as usual. "Sorry, Satsuki. I've had a lot of missions lately." Her voice was still gentle, but her eyes held a complex emotion Satsuki couldn't decipher. "After this busy period, I'll practice with you again, okay?"

Satsuki nodded obediently, unaware that her older sister—seven-year-old Uchiha Itachi—had already become a Chunin and begun to take on real ninja missions. Those figures hurrying away from home in the early morning were all heading to the mission assembly point.

Strangely, Satsuki didn't feel disappointed as before. Every afternoon, when she went to the clearing in the forest, she would always see the blond boy. Naruto seemed to be there all the time, either practicing hand seals or researching new ninjutsu techniques.

"Hey, you're here earlier than yesterday!" Naruto always greets people with such energy.

During her time with Naruto, Satsuki found an unprecedented sense of comfort. Within the Uchiha clan, children her age either hadn't even begun formal training or possessed only average talent.

Those clansmen who had already begun cultivation either arrogantly flaunted their talents or always wore a stern face and pretended to be mature.

Dealing with those people is exhausting...

Satsuki had thought about this more than once. But it was completely different when she was with Naruto—he would listen to her attentively, be genuinely happy for her progress, and, more importantly, never look at her with the kind of "Uchiha should be like this or that" mentality.

If Naruto knew what Sasuke was thinking, he would definitely complain. Putting two tsundere types together isn't a good idea.

It was Naruto's exceptional talent and caring nature that made Satsuki increasingly enjoy the time she spent with him.

Every afternoon after training, they would put away their ninja tools and sit by the lake to share the bento boxes Naruto had prepared. This was Satsuki's favorite time—the fatigue from training would gradually fade, replaced by the satisfaction of delicious food.

"Hey, Satsuki, what's your dream?" Naruto asked casually one day while eating a rice ball.

Without hesitation, Zuo Yue replied, "Of course, I want to surpass my sister and become a ninja that the Uchiha clan can be proud of!" This was a belief she had been instilled with since childhood, and it was also the motivation for her to train hard every day.

Naruto nodded thoughtfully and continued, "And then? What will you do after surpassing your sister?"

Zuo Yue was stunned. She had never thought about this question before. In her simple worldview, becoming stronger was the goal, everything.

"Your turn." She changed the subject somewhat flusteredly, "What is your dream?"

Naruto gazed at the shimmering lake. "Me... I guess I hope that in times of danger in the future, I can protect what I want to protect."

This answer confused Satsuki. In her view, dreams should be specific and clear, like "becoming Hokage."

But when she turned to look at Naruto, she found that his profile looked particularly serious in the sunset, and his blue eyes reflected her own image.

For some reason, Satsuki felt her cheeks suddenly burning. She didn't understand where this strange feeling came from, only that her heart would beat faster involuntarily whenever she was alone with Naruto.

Naruto was completely unaware that he had unintentionally touched the little girl's heartstrings. For him, spending time with Sasuke was initially just to earn system points. But gradually, this proud and aloof Uchiha girl became innocent and adorable, and the time he spent with her became enjoyable.

One evening, as they parted, that familiar system notification suddenly rang in Naruto's mind.

[Congratulations, host! You have established a bond with the original character "Uchiha Sasuke" (Level 5)!]

Points earned: 500!

Naruto was taken aback. He hadn't expected that Sasuke could be won over gradually through their interactions. According to the original storyline, he and Sasuke were supposed to build such a bond after graduating from the Ninja Academy. But now, they had already formed a close relationship, like childhood friends.

As for the other one, every night, Naruto would sit on his bed, close his eyes, and let his consciousness sink into the sealed space. A damp and cold atmosphere would hit him, but Naruto was already used to it.

"Kurama, I'm here!" Naruto walked toward the huge iron fence with a grin.

Kurama lazily raised its eyelids, its nine tails swaying casually: "What boring story did you bring today?" Despite its indifferent tone, its beastly eyes involuntarily glanced at the paper in Naruto's hand.

"Today's the exciting part!" Naruto proudly displayed the latest handwritten chapter, "Xiao Huohuo is finally going to attack the Yunlan Sect!"

And so, every night, Naruto would come to chat with Kurama (the Nine-Tails). Sometimes they would talk about the interesting things that happened during the day, and sometimes they would continue writing the handwritten "Battle of the Heavens".

That very night, Naruto, exhausted from researching his newly acquired Water Release ninjutsu, forgot to go to the sealed space. The next evening, when he appeared as usual, he was greeted by the cold, aloof back of Kurama.

"Kurama?" Naruto called out tentatively.

The big fox didn't move an inch, only flicking the tip of its tail impatiently.

"That ninjutsu yesterday was too complicated, I practiced it until very late..." Naruto explained, scratching his head.

"Hmph, I don't care whether you come or not," Nine-Tails finally spoke, his voice clearly tinged with sullenness. "I just want some peace and quiet."

Just as Naruto was about to continue coaxing the proud tailed beast, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind.

[Congratulations, host: You have established a bond with the original character "Nine Lama" (Level 3)]

[Reward: 400 points!]

Naruto almost burst out laughing. It turned out the big fox wasn't really angry, just being stubborn. He wisely refrained from exposing her, and instead sat down as usual to begin a new chapter of the story.

And just like that, Naruto's points increased by another 1600. He couldn't wait to do a round of ten-pulls, and although he didn't get the purple or gold reward he dreamed of, he still got quite a lot.

Earth Release Chakra Adaptation and Mastery of Nature Transformation—this increased his chakra nature to four.

Equivalent to half of Kakashi's chakra amount—he obtained an astonishing "half-Kakashi" chakra amount.

There's also a 20% boost to sealing techniques talent, and a whole bunch of universal currency from the Naruto world.

Chapter 22 The mysterious masked man

Time flowed quietly by like water, and soon after, Konoha Village witnessed two very different major events.

The first piece of news swept through the entire village—an envoy from the Hidden Cloud Village of the Land of Lightning had officially arrived, and the two countries had begun alliance negotiations.