Naruto: Naruto's Uchiha girlfriend is too tsundere

In order to personally control and experience the thrill of seemingly generating money, this ninja bandit, who had lived for nearly a hundred years, actually started to seriously study business management and investment finance from scratch!

With his extraordinary learning ability and the knowledge accumulated over a long life, he quickly demonstrated amazing talent in this area.

In addition to taking the initiative to manage the organization's ever-growing business, he also "naturally" and almost domineeringly took over the management of the entire [Jin] organization's cash flow.

At first, Richa was deeply worried about this, constantly concerned that this finance manager with a "criminal record" might suddenly abscond with all the funds one day.

However, as time went on, Kakuzu's almost obsessive dedication, rigor, and even stinginess in "making money" and "managing money" completely shocked Hizashi.

He meticulously managed every penny, keeping the organization's finances in perfect order, and even using various investment methods to continuously increase the value of the funds.

In this way, the burden on Hizashi's shoulders was greatly reduced... Except when he needed to apply for funding for certain projects, Hizashi would still feel a little uneasy when faced with Kakuzu's reluctant and heartbroken expression, as if he were about to have his flesh cut off and blood bleed out, and even when he exuded a hint of danger.

Now, Kakuzu seems to feel that simply managing money is not enough to fully consume his excess energy.

Perhaps it was also to better "protect" the organization's assets and ensure that these expensive "combat tools" were worth the price. He added a new task for himself—training the Uchiha clan members of the [Jin] organization's Anbu.

They euphemistically call it "only those ninjas who survive and complete their missions are valuable and worthy of every penny the organization spends on them!"

Furthermore, regarding the deepest part of the [Jin] organization's underground stronghold, there is a special room that is heavily guarded by multiple barriers and physical mechanisms... There, Menma's most astonishing "harvest" from the night of the Uchiha clan massacre is quietly kept.

The room was dimly lit, with only rows of specially made nutrient tanks emitting a faint green glow. Inside each tank, a scarlet eyeball with black tomoe marks floated silently—dozens of Sharingan eyes with tomoe marks taken from members of the Uchiha hawk faction.

However, what is truly unsettling are the three more exquisite and luxurious containers located in the very center of the room, separated from each other.

There, three pairs of eyes, considered treasures of the ninja world, were displayed—three pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan.

They came from Itachi Uchiha, Fugaku Uchiha, and... Mikoto Uchiha, who was unexpectedly awakened and then lost.

These three pairs of eyes, each with a different shape and complex, eerie patterns, still radiate powerful Yin Release chakra fluctuations even after being separated from their original bodies.

Naruto already had a clear plan for these three treasures. First and foremost, their primary purpose was to prepare for the possible evolution of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan that Sasuke might need in the future.

Of course, he was not a stingy person. He knew very well that awakening the Eternal Kaleidoscope only required one pair of blood relatives' kaleidoscopes as "nourishment." Therefore, he clearly told Shisui that he could choose the pair of kaleidoscopes that best suited him, or the pair he most wanted to use, from these three pairs of kaleidoscopes.

Naruto himself did not have the Uchiha bloodline and could not truly unleash the full power of the Mangekyou Sharingan. In his view, using resources on top-tier Uchiha fighters like Shisui was the optimal solution to "spend money wisely".

As for the most special and dangerous pair of Mangekyou Sharingan, which contained Kotoamatsukami and belonged to Shisui himself, they were never placed in this collection room.

It was always kept close to Naruto's body and sealed within a specially made, small scroll. He had applied layers upon layers of extremely complex sealing techniques to this scroll.

Under these layers of sealing and isolation, even Shisui himself, at such close range, could not sense the fluctuations of the eye power that originated from him.

Chapter 117 Points

9050 points.

This was a number that even Naruto himself found somewhat bewildering and even frightening. It represented all the system points he had accumulated since the Uchiha clan massacre. The vast majority of these points came from the skyrocketing bond level with Uchiha Sasuke, which had even surpassed the system's limits…

However, the points did not stop growing. In the midst of Naruto's ordinary days when he occasionally thought about whether to round up the points to a whole number, the bond points, flowing gently and steadily with his daily companionship and time together, began to slowly and continuously accumulate in his "account".

The first to bring about change were the parents of Satsuki, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto, whose fates he forcibly altered.

As life gradually returned to normal and the sadness was slowly soothed by time, Satsuki began to invite Naruto to her home more and more frequently.

This was unthinkable before, because the potential risk of a coup and Danzo's watchful eyes would never allow the "Nine-Tails Jinchuriki" to frequently enter and leave the Uchiha core area.

But now, the Uchiha hawks have been completely eliminated, Danzo has been executed, and all worries have vanished. Naruto can now step into this area that was once a "forbidden zone" for him without any burden.

When Mikoto Uchiha first formally entered the Uchiha clan head's residence as a "guest," she was exceptionally warm towards him. This warmth stemmed not only from her gratitude for Naruto's care of Satsuki while they were unconscious.

There seems to be another, more complex emotion mixed in – perhaps a feeling of pity or affection for a long-deceased friend that he sees through him.

During that visit, after Mikoto prepared exquisite Japanese food for Naruto and gave him a gentle smile, the familiar system notification sound rang out crisply in his mind once again.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! You have established an initial bond with the original character "Uchiha Mikoto"! (Level 1)]

[Reward points earned: 100 points!]

In subtle contrast to the enthusiastic Aunt Mikoto, Fugaku Uchiha displayed a different attitude.

Naruto could always sense that the former clan leader's gaze towards him... seemed to carry some indescribable "opinion"?

Although Fugaku never said anything harsh or accusatory to Naruto, and maintained basic politeness and courtesy in his words and actions, the vague feeling of displeasure that his carefully nurtured cabbage was being targeted, as well as a complex mix of scrutiny and unease, was definitely there.

After all, any father would feel a little uneasy seeing his daughter constantly doting on another boy, her eyes practically overflowing with dependence...

Especially considering that this guy has also "tricked" his daughter into becoming less and less like the proud Uchiha princess she used to be.

From Fugaku's perspective, it's perfectly normal for him to have such complex and conflicting feelings towards Naruto.

However, after a period of frequent visits and time spent together, although Fugaku's attitude remained somewhat subtle, the familiar system notification sound finally rang out.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! You have established an initial bond with the original character "Uchiha Fugaku"! (Level 1)]

[Reward points earned: 150 points!]

This seems to mean that, even with the slight "displeasure" typical of an old father, Fugaku has begun to acknowledge and accept Naruto's presence in their lives.

In the days that followed, Naruto's relationship with Satsuki's family grew increasingly close and natural. The atmosphere at the dinner table was no longer the slightly formal one it had been at the beginning.

Aunt Mikoto's gaze toward Naruto grew increasingly loving, and she even had another thought—she wanted to formally propose to the Third Hokage that she take care of her deceased friend's orphan and have Naruto recognize her as his godmother.

Now that there were no more political concerns and the biggest obstacle, Danzo Shimura, had been killed, Fugaku, though ultimately unable to resist his wife's insistence and determination, finally went to the Third Hokage to subtly express his wishes.

Ultimately, the Third Hokage didn't immediately agree to the somewhat sensitive proposal, but he didn't explicitly refuse either. Instead, he used his usual slightly hesitant tone, saying, "Give me some more time to think about it..."

However, for Naruto, these formalities no longer mattered. He had now completely bid farewell to loneliness.

Aside from the time he spends sleeping in his small apartment at night, he can hardly find any moments when he is "alone".

At the Ninja Academy, Satsuki's field of vision could be simply and crudely divided into two categories: Naruto and everyone else.

The clingy behavior started even earlier, before he started school. Every morning, while Naruto was still half asleep, struggling with whether or not to get out of bed, there would be a loud knocking on the door of his small apartment.

Satsuki was no longer satisfied with just meeting at school, so she went straight to Naruto's house early in the morning to "report for duty". The two were inseparable from the very beginning of the day, then went out for breakfast together before going to school.

In the evening, if Naruto didn't visit the Uchiha clan's territory, then after school, Sazuki would insist on escorting Naruto home step by step, and she would only feel at ease if she personally "escorted" him along this route.

Every time she arrived at Naruto's house, she would always seem reluctant to leave, repeatedly confirming the time to meet again the next morning before slowly turning to leave.

Naruto also tried the other way around, where he would take Sasuke back to the Uchiha clan's territory on the edge of Konoha first, and then return home himself.

But almost without exception, whenever he sets foot on the clan's territory, he is either "forcefully" pulled in by Mikoto or occasionally by Fugaku to be a guest.

"Since you've already brought it all here, why don't you stay and have a simple meal with us?" "I made a lot of dishes today, Naruto-kun, why don't you come too?"... Reasons like these came up one after another, and in the end, Naruto always stayed for dinner, sometimes even until very late, before he was allowed to be escorted home by Sasuke.

And so, through their daily interactions, Mikoto Uchiha's affection for Naruto grew stronger each day. That feeling, stemming from gratitude, empathy, and admiration for him as a person, steadily deepened the bond between them.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! Your bond level with the original character "Uchiha Mikoto" has increased to level 4!]

[Reward points earned: 300 points!]

The system notification sounded again, adding a considerable sum of money to Naruto's "treasury".

However, in stark contrast, Fugaku Uchiha's bond level remained stubbornly at the initial level 1, showing no signs of loosening.

It seems that truly gaining the heartfelt and comprehensive recognition of this former clan elder father, and breaking down the barrier of being called "daughter," is still a long and arduous road.

However, Naruto's life is now fulfilling and happy enough. During the day at the Ninja Academy, he is no longer the isolated "demon fox," but spends his time with his group of good friends, including Nara Shikamaru, Aburame Shino, Inuzuka Kiba, and Akimichi Choji, attending classes and training together. Of course, he also spends time with his inseparable childhood friend, Uchiha Sasuke.

In the evenings, he would sometimes visit the Uchiha clan's territory to enjoy the sumptuous dinners prepared by Mikoto and the warmth of home.

Sometimes, he would host the Third Hokage, who would occasionally come to visit and inquire about his life, in his small apartment. The two would have a simple dinner together and chat.

This stable and warm life also allowed Naruto's bonds with his other companions to grow quietly without him even realizing it.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! Your bond level with the original character "Nara Shikamaru" has increased to level 4!]

[Reward points earned: 100 points!]

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! Your bond level with the original character "Shino Aburame" has increased to level 4!]

[Reward points earned: 100 points!]

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! Your bond level with the original character "Kiba Inuzuka" has increased to level 5!]

[Reward points earned: 100 points!]

Even the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, an old man who witnessed Naruto's growth and was filled with complex guilt, unexpectedly strengthened his bond with Naruto.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! Your bond level with the original character "Hiruzen Sarutobi" has increased to level 3!]

[Reward points earned: 150 points!]

Finally, when all these points, accumulated gradually, were credited to his account, Naruto looked at the number in his mind that seemed to be radiating a faint light, feeling both fulfilled and somewhat dreamlike.

Total points: 10050

Chapter 118 New Abilities

A full 100 draws!

This is the most "wealthy" moment Naruto Uzumaki has had since he obtained the system!

The last time I experienced this exhilarating feeling of accumulating a large amount of resources for a draw was in the Naruto mobile game, when I was saving up gold coins to recruit a high-ranking S-rank ninja.

So... after enduring and accumulating for so long, the wonderful moment to savor the fruits of our labor has finally arrived!

On a quiet night, after seeing off Satsuki, who was still somewhat reluctant to leave, Naruto returned to his small apartment, took a deep breath, calmed his slightly excited emotions, and prepared to activate the system lottery function that he hadn't used in a long time.

He even silently prayed in his heart, though he didn't know if it would work. "Old man, the Sage of Six Paths, please bless me with something good!"

After completing this somewhat comical ritual, Naruto focused his mind and decisively threw his accumulated points into the illusory lottery vortex!

【Points: 10050 → 9050】

The points from a single ten-draw were deducted instantly, and the next moment, ten cards floated neatly in front of Naruto's eyes.

Naruto was mentally prepared that his first few ten-pulls would likely result in the usual "blue sky and white clouds" (a common occurrence in online games).

With a touch of nervousness, I opened the cards in front of me, and the first few lit up with a familiar glow.

Congratulations on obtaining: Chakra +5!

[Congratulations on obtaining: Basic Physical Skill Enhancement!]

[Congratulations on obtaining: 10 Soldier Rations Pills!]

[Congratulations on obtaining: 5 exquisite kunai!]

The rewards were all fairly practical, but nothing particularly surprising. Naruto wasn't discouraged; it was only his first ten-pull, and he kept a calm mindset.

However, just as he opened the next few cards, an unusual and unfamiliar reward came into view.

"rare!"

Congratulations on obtaining: Basic Natural Energy Affinity (+5%)!

[Item Description: Passive buff. Upon acquisition, the body will continuously and slowly absorb free-floating natural energy from the air. This state will greatly enhance your perception and adaptability to natural energy. If you successfully learn Sage Mode in the future, you will no longer need to meditate for extended periods to accumulate power; you can automatically absorb and accumulate natural energy to enter Sage Mode more quickly and extend its duration to some extent.]

This…what is this?!

Upon seeing the description of the reward, a figure immediately flashed through Naruto's mind—Jugo.

In the original work, the honest and gentle boy was born with a similar ability. His body could spontaneously absorb natural energy, but once he absorbed too much, he would enter a berserk "sage-like" state, transforming into a terrifying monster who lost his mind and only knew how to kill.

It was because he could not control this "divinely bestowed" curse that Jugo exiled himself to the deep mountains, living a life of isolation and utter loneliness, until he met Kimimaro.

Because of this ability... could I end up like Jugo, constantly losing control and going berserk?

Naruto doesn't want to become a ticking time bomb, especially now that he has someone important to protect by his side.

However, just as his worry arose, the system notification sounded again at the right time, providing a detailed and reassuring explanation.

[Note: The host has absolutely no need to worry about the outburst of natural energy.]

[The 'Natural Energy Affinity' provided by this system is a fully controllable passive enhancement state. The upper limit of natural energy that can be safely stored within the host's body is strictly matched to your own total chakra reserves.]

Based on your current chakra levels and 5% affinity, relying solely on passive absorption, it is estimated that it would take decades of continuous accumulation to reach natural energy saturation or even overflow (the so-called 'gore' threshold).