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Without waiting for their approval, Sasuke turned to Sakura and kissed her gently on her soft lips in front of her parents, "Don't worry." he told her calmly, "If anything happens, just tell me. I'll protect you. No one will ever hurt you."
His next words were directed at her parents, "Not even you can."
Such arrogance! How could a boy be so overbearing?
Sakura's heart raced. She had been nervous and afraid moments earlier, but now Sasuke's words gave her confidence. She nodded at him. Sasuke let her go, though he couldn't deny that holding Sakura felt good. Still, he knew there were many other beautiful women in the world of Naruto. Besides Sakura, there were others he could enjoy.
As Sasuke distanced himself from Mebuki and Kizashi, he knew he needed to tread carefully, to avoid them acting against Sakura out of fear or frustration. Approaching them once again, his black pupils transformed into the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
"One more thing—don't take out your frustrations on Sakura. Understand?"
Mebuki and Kizashi were speechless.
Mangekyō Sharingan? How is that possible?
Sasuke raised a finger to his lips in a "shush" gesture, "Keep this a secret for me. I don't want to reveal my power too soon. But just know this, I can protect Sakura." With that, Sasuke turned and left, leaving Mebuki and Kizashi frozen in place.
They stood there, stunned, until their daughter Sakura walked over with a blush staining her cheeks.
"Mom, Dad, I'm sorry," Sakura said softly. "But I really like Sasuke… And I'm happy that he accepted my feelings today. Please don't be upset with me."
Despite Sasuke's support, she knew her parents' opinions were important. She still needed their approval. Even though Sasuke had displayed his power and warned them, Mebuki and Kizashi could only silently accept the situation.
"Daughter..." Mebuki started nervously, still shaken by Sasuke's display of the Nine-Tails Chakra and Mangekyō Sharingan. "Sasuke didn't hurt you, right?"
Sakura shook her head quickly. "No, Mom. Don't worry, Sasuke treats me very well."
Kizashi couldn't hold in his anger any longer, "You've been fooled by that arrogant brat!" He fumed, "Did you see how he acted? So full of himself!"
Mebuki placed a hand on his arm to calm him down, "Forget it. Let's just let this go for now." She continued in a lower voice, "That boy's strength is beyond what we can imagine. Besides, you don't want to lose our daughter, do you?"
Kizashi fell silent. As much as it frustrated him, Mebuki was right. If they pushed too hard, Sakura might leave with Sasuke tonight. As a father, that was something Kizashi couldn't bear.
"Sakura, even if you like Sasuke, you're still too young," Kizashi said, trying to reason with her, "I just don't want to see you get hurt or deceived."
Sakura's eyes brightened with determination, "Dad, Mom, please don't blame Sasuke. I'm the one who confessed my feelings to him today."
Both parents stared at her in shock.
"You did what?"
How could their daughter confess to someone like Sasuke? Mebuki and Kizashi felt a wave of helplessness, unable to fully comprehend the changes in their daughter.
Later that night, Mebuki prepared dinner, but Sakura declined, saying Sasuke had invited her out to eat. Kizashi said nothing, his frustration and silence lingering. At night, both parents lay awake, the events of the day weighing heavily on them. Their once-lively daughter had changed so much in such a short time.
Mebuki sighed, turning to her husband, "I think that, while Sakura and Sasuke may have gotten together too soon, it's clear our daughter truly likes him." She added thoughtfully, "Sasuke even took the time to invite her out and bring her home. Maybe he is sincere after all."
Kizashi, remembering Sasuke's terrifying Mangekyō Sharingan, was unsure, "Let's just hope that's the case."
"Tomorrow, we'll buy more of Sakura's favorite food. We need to show her we still care, or she might be completely taken by Sasuke." Mebuki said, her voice filled with concern.
All Kizashi could do was agree, the unease still gnawing at him.
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When Sakura saw that her parents did not blame her, she finally felt relieved. She took a shower, dried her hair, lay down, and soon fell into a sweet sleep. This was different from Sakura, who enjoys a bath and then falls asleep comfortably. Sasuke, however, was still full of energy.
After leaving Sakura's house, he felt the Nine-Tails Chakra in his body, surging powerfully. In the original series, Naruto recovered quickly from injuries, thanks not only to his Uzumaki bloodline but also to the Nine-Tails Chakra. Now, Sasuke possessed that same energy.
Even after the indescribable events of the day with Sakura, Sasuke felt invigorated and refreshed by nightfall. However, to Sasuke's surprise, when he passed by Ichiraku Ramen, the shop was closed.
The boss's daughter, Ayame, was dressed casually in girlish clothes, her figure tall, mature, and alluring. Though Ayame didn't play a significant role in the original series, that didn't diminish her beauty or charm.
"Sasuke!"
Ayame had just closed the shop and was getting off work when she unexpectedly ran into Sasuke, a meeting that surprised her. The evening breeze carried a coolness with it, causing her skirt to flutter. Sasuke's eyes lit up with admiration.
"Ayame, what a coincidence. I just dropped Sakura off at home, and here you are."
Sasuke didn't mind chatting with beautiful women. Ayame was still fresh in his mind. As an otaku, he had always fantasized about anime beauties like Hinata, Sakchuckled,and Tsunade. He never expected to run into Ayame, especially not tonight when he was feeling hungry and thinking about ramen.
The wind tousled Ayame's hair, and she lifted her hand to push it back, glancing at Sasuke with an affectionate smile.
"I envy Sakura! It must be nice to have such a handsome and thoughtful boyfriend like you."
Sasuke chuckled, "There's nothing to envy. I'm not as perfect as you might think."
Although Sasuke cared about Sakura, he had already planned in his mind that once he became strong, he would have a harem. He knew he wasn't a good person. Being in the Naruto world, surrounded by so many beautiful women, how could he not desire them all?
Ayame smiled, "Don't say that. You're handsome and kind to Sakura. And you handled your rivalry with Naruto very well. For someone so young, you're truly impressive."
Sasuke laughed softly, shaking his head, "It's getting late. It's probably not safe for you to walk home alone. How about I walk you back?"
Ayame blushed slightly, "Isn't that a bit too much trouble?"
Sasuke smiled, "It's no trouble at all. Besides, it gives you a chance to see my bad side. I'm not as perfect as you think."
Sasuke didn't want to be seen as flawless. He wanted to live freely and do whatever he desired.
"Well then, I'll rely on you, Sasuke-kun~"
Ayame agreed, not feeling too formal about it. In her eyes, Sasuke was still a young boy, and even though she had a little crush on him, she assumed nothing would come of it.
Sasuke and Ayame walked together, chatting comfortably. Ayame lived farther than Sasuke expected. Absorbed in their conversation, Ayame didn't notice the uneven ground, and she suddenly tripped.
"Careful!" Sasuke reacted quickly, catching her before she fell.
"I'm sorry…" Ayame blushed, embarrassed by her clumsiness. But being in Sasuke's protective arms made her feel surprisingly safe.
'Oh, this is so embarrassing... what am I even thinking?'
As Ayame's thoughts began to race, Sasuke's expression turned strange. He had just received a system notification.
[Congratulations on successfully signing in and obtaining the Ichiraku Ramen Making Skill.]
Sasuke didn't feel much guilt. After all, he had already decided to live freely in this anime world. If he was going to act timidly and cautiously, there would have been no point in traveling through time and space.
Since he was a traveler, he intended to live without restraint, doing whatever he wanted. However, Sasuke did have some limits. He wouldn't force anything on a woman, as long as she wasn't opposed and was willing.
As for Ayame's growing feelings for him, Sasuke was completely unaware. Ayame's figure was certainly better than Sakura's, but she wasn't as well-known as other anime beauties. Sasuke preferred to focus on popular women like Sakura, Hinata, and Tsunade.
Still, if the opportunity presented itself, he wouldn't say no to Ayame. But he wouldn't force the issue if it didn't happen. To Sasuke's surprise, just touching Ayame had triggered a successful sign-in, and he had gained the Ichiraku Ramen-making skill.
'This is pretty useful.' Sasuke thought with a grin.
"I'm sorry for being so clumsy…" Ayame apologized again, but Sasuke brushed it off.
"It's no problem at all. If Miss Ayame's clumsiness gives me a reason to protect you, then it proves my escorting you was meaningful. If I wasn't needed, then what purpose would I serve?"
Ayame looked at Sasuke's handsome face in the moonlight, astonished by how mature and thoughtful he was for his age.
"I feel so safe with you, Sasuke." Ayame said, her voice tinged with excitement. She envied Sakura even more. If only she had met Sasuke earlier, would things have been different for her?
Her face flushed as her thoughts drifted to that unforgettable moment at Ichiraku Ramen earlier, when Sasuke had… well, done things that were indescribable in front of everyone. Ayame had never been in love before, but witnessing such unrestrained passion had stirred something in her.
On top of that, Sasuke was truly handsome.
The two finally arrived at Ayame's house.
"This is my place." Ayame said, though she felt time had passed too quickly. She used to think her home was too far from Ichiraku Ramen, but now she wished it were even farther. She wanted to spend more time walking with Sasuke.
She felt a pang of disappointment.
"Alright, you should head inside. I'm heading home too." Sasuke said, stretching. It wasn't too late, so he was looking forward to getting some rest.
"Sasuke… you walked me all the way here. Would you like to come in and have a drink of water?" Ayame offered hesitantly.
Sasuke blinked, surprised. What did she mean by that? Although he had spent an exhausting day with Sakura, the Nine-Tails Chakra had fully rejuvenated him.
"Are you sure, Ayame?" Sasuke asked, now composed. "It's pretty late. Won't your father mind if I visit at this hour?"
Ayame quickly shook her head. "My father is staying at Ichiraku Ramen tonight. He won't be coming home…"
Her face turned even redder as she realized what she had just implied, 'Oh no! What am I even saying? Will Sasuke misunderstand me? This is so embarrassing…'