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"I'm dowly."
Naruto, being the fast ramen eater he was, quickly finished a bowl of ramen despite arriving later. Though he had accepted the reality of Sasuke and Sakura being together, he still found it hard to stay there.
But Sasuke didn't mean to humiliate Naruto. After all, he and Naruto had no personal grudge. In fact, Sasuke had just gained [Nine-Tails Chakra] after unintentionally touching Naruto.
It wouldn't be logical for Sasuke to hate him.
"You're not full, are you? I know you usually eat at least two bowls, Naruto." Sasuke stood up, pulling Sakura to her feet, "Sakura and I are done eating, and it's getting late. I'll take her home."
Turning to the ramen shop owner, Sasuke added, "Mister Teuchi, please make two more bowls of Naruto's favorite ramen. I've left the money her Sasuke's actions were smooth and effortlessly cool. He followed through on everything he started. The boss, Teuchi, was impressed.
'Sasuke is a good guy!' he thought.
Teuchi's daughter, Ayame, also blushed at Sasuke's handsome demeanor and considerate nature.
'Not only did Sasuke made peace with his rival, but he also knows Naruto's preferences so well,' she thought, feeling a slight attraction to him.
Naruto, who had been preparing to leave in embarrassment, was caught off guard by Sasuke's thoughtful gesture. Sasuke not only offered his blessing earlier but also paid for more ramen.
'So considerate... Is this still the Sasuke I know?'
In the original series, Naruto had always valued his brotherly bond with Sasuke over love. Now, a strange emotion stirred in Naruto's heart. Sasuke, who once shielded him from danger, had always been his partner in battle.
While two bowls of ramen wouldn't strengthen their bond to the level it reached in the original series, Naruto still felt lighter in spirit. Perhaps, in the face of brotherhood, love really didn't matter as much.
Naruto was always the type to put his relationships first. While it seemed like he was in love with Sakura, the reality was, he didn't care as much as people thought...
"So, Naruto, Sasuke already paid for your ramen. Are you still going to eat it?" As Sasuke and Sakura left, Teuchi smiled warmly at Naruto.
"Eat! I was planning to!" Naruto's trademark silly grin returned, and Teuchi laughed heartily.
"That's the spirit, Naruto. I can see that Sakura truly cares for Sasuke. They'll be happy together. And Naruto, you'll find your happiness too."
Naruto nodded earnestly. "Yeah!"
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Walking hand in hand, Sasuke and Sakura made their way to her home.
For the first time, Sakura wished time could slow down. She wanted to spend as much time with Sasuke as possible.
Sakura didn't resist. Her shy demeanor made Sasuke desire her even more.
Unfortunately, even couples deeply in love still had to consider their families. Sakura wasn't married to Sasuke yet, so it wasn't appropriate for her to stay with him.
But they would have plenty of time in the future.
Sasuke was in no rush.
"We gave reached my home. Thank you, Sasuke," Sakura said softly, reluctant to let go of him.
Sasuke smiled, "It's only natural for me to take my girlfriend home. Why thank me?"
Sakura beamed, "Thank you for accepting me. Thank you for liking me...And thank you for being so considerate to Naruto earlier."
Sakura had grown since the early days when she had no sympathy for Naruto and even scolded him. But now, influenced by Sasuke's empathy, she had matured both physically and emotionally.
She also realized how smart Sasuke had been in handling Naruto's feelings, which only made her appreciate him more.
"Sakura." Sasuke could feel Sakura's growth, and he moved closer, emotionally stirred.
The two were about to share an intimate moment when they were suddenly interrupted—by none other than Sakura's parents, Haruno Kizashi and Haruno Mebuki.
They had seen everything. Seeing her parents, Sakura was mortified. Her first love had been caught by her parents, and Sasuke had been... very indiscreet.
"Sasuke! Sasuke!" Sakura was panicking.
It was already embarrassing enough to be caught in an intimate moment, but by her parents? She wished she could vanish.
But Sasuke held her in his arms, showing no signs of backing down. He had traveled through the anime world of Naruto and was determined to live as he pleased. He wasn't about to retreat now just because her parents had seen them.
"Uchiha Sasuke?"
Kizashi and Mebuki recognized the young man immediately, bathed in moonlight. The last remaining member of the Uchiha clan in Konoha Village.
"Sakura, come here this instant!" Mebuki demanded, her voice stern. Seeing her daughter's red face and disheveled appearance, Mebuki knew exactly what had happened between Sakura and Sasuke.
"Mom…" Sakura was torn. If Sasuke hadn't held her back, she probably would have run off in embarrassment.
"Uchiha Sasuke, let go of my daughter!" Kizashi spoke, his usually quiet demeanor becoming assertive in defense of his daughter.
But Sasuke remained calm. He was far stronger than both Kizashi and Mebuki combined. What was there to fear? Moreover, deep down, Sasuke felt a sense of superiority as a time traveler.
"Don't be angry," Sasuke said, holding Sakura tightly, "From today, Sakura is my girlfriend. Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Uchiha Sasuke." As Sasuke spoke, he unconsciously released the Nine-Tails Chakra he had recently acquired from Naruto.
The powerful aura and overwhelming pressure instantly swept over Haruno Mebuki and Haruno Kizashi, shocking both of them.
'What is this power?'
'This... this is terrifying!'
'It feels similar to the Nine-Tails Chakra...'
'Impossible! The Nine-Tails is sealed inside Naruto. How could Sasuke release its Chakra?'
Sasuke noticed the drastic change in Haruno Mebuki and Haruno Kizashi's expressions and immediately restrained his power, returning to his calm and composed demeanor.
"I understand that Sakura is still young. You must be concerned knowing she has a boyfriend." Sasuke said evenly, "But I want you to know that I am sincere about her. I, Uchiha Sasuke, will use my strength to protect her."
He continued, his tone firm, "So, for my sake and as Sakura's, I ask that you don't make things difficult for her. Otherwise, I will take her away from you without hesitation."
His words were strong and domineering. Logically speaking, Mebuki and Kizashi, being Sakura's parents, were his elders, yet Sasuke showed no sign of deference. He acted based on his will, without considering their feelings.
If Sasuke hadn't accidentally released the Nine-Tails Chakra, Mebuki and Kizashi might not have been as intimidated. But now, they realized the young man before them was not an ordinary ninja.
"We understand..." Mebuki said hesitantly, "You can leave now. Our daughter doesn't need your protection." Her tone wasn't firm, revealing their uncertainty.