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[Ding! Clan member added +1, comprehensive potential score: B. Reward: Chakra reserves doubled.]
[Ding! Clan member added +1, comprehensive potential score: A. Reward: Fire Release Technique acquired.]
[Ding! Clan member added +1, comprehensive potential score: B. Reward: Chakra reserves doubled.]
[Ding! Clan member added +1...]
The system's notifications were relentless, signaling that four new members had joined the clan just as Kingsu and Sasuke were on their way to the izakaya. The Uchiha clan's growth seemed unstoppable, with Kingsu's chakra supply constantly expanding. It had already multiplied several times, and though it might not yet rival the chakra reserves of a tailed beast, it was more than a match for the elite ninjas in the village.
When they arrived at the izakaya, Sasuke immediately offered, "Brother Kingsu, order whatever you want!"
"Alright, let's start with fifty skewers of grilled kidneys."
"Uh... I don't understand why adults are so into grilled kidneys," Sasuke replied, wrinkling his nose. "My dad loved them too, but I tried one once and couldn't stand it."
Kingsu chuckled, sensing Sasuke's confusion. "Grilled kidneys are an acquired taste. Maybe one day, you'll understand."
"Not likely!" Sasuke made a face. "Anyway, I'll have a bowl of tomato and egg noodles. Just tomatoes, no eggs."
As they waited for their food, Sasuke glanced at Kingsu. "You know, Brother Kingsu, my dad had the same taste as you. He loved this stuff so much my mom used to make it for him, but with a whole tube of mustard!" Sasuke shuddered at the memory.
Kingsu laughed. "Maybe your mother made it more for her than for him. Sometimes these dishes are more important than they seem."
Sasuke looked puzzled. "What do you mean?"
"You'll understand in time. Now, let's eat. Their appetizers are great."
"Don't you want some sake?" Sasuke asked, noticing that Kingsu hadn't ordered any alcohol.
"Not tonight; I still have work to do later," Kingsu replied. "You can go to the training ground after dinner if you want."
Sasuke nodded. "Sure, I always practice there at night."
Just then, a familiar voice rang out from a nearby table: "More sake! Bring me another bottle!" The woman's voice was slurred, and Kingsu immediately recognized it as Yuhi Kurenai.
Looking over, Kingsu spotted her sitting alone, flushed and swaying slightly. She clutched an empty bottle, calling for more sake. Kingsu set down his skewer, turning to Sasuke.
"Finish up and head back to the clan. I'll be along later."
Sasuke's gaze followed Kingsu's, and he smirked knowingly. "Brother Kingsu, does seeing her change your mind about heading home? Should I help you with her?"
Kingsu shook his head. "No, not now. Besides, she's the mother of my child."
Sasuke's eyes widened. "Brother Kingsu, you're seeing someone outside the clan? I know her! That's Yuhi Kurenai, right? She's a powerful kunoichi! Why not marry her and bring her into the clan?"
Kingsu sighed. "I'm planning to."
He tousled Sasuke's hair affectionately before moving toward Kurenai's table.
Yuhi Kurenai continued to call for the bottle. "Where's my sake?" she shouted.
Kingsu picked up two small bottles, placing one in front of her and holding the other himself as he sat across from her without waiting for an invitation.
Kurenai blinked, trying to focus on him. "Kingsu... Kingsu? Why are you here?"
"I came for dinner with Sasuke. And now I see you here alone. Fate, maybe?"
Kurenai let out a bitter laugh and picked up the bottle in front of her, tipping it back as if it was water. "What... what kind of sake is this?" she muttered. "It doesn't even taste right."
Kingsu had swapped her sake with water, knowing she'd had more than enough to drink.
"Kurenai, you're already drunk. You shouldn't drink more, especially since you're expecting a child. It's not good for you or the baby."
She stared at him blankly, slamming the bottle back down. "What difference does it make?" she said, her voice wavering. "I don't even know who the father is... My innocence is gone, Kingsu. Asuma's called me every name in the book. I'm... ruined."
She leaned forward, her face inches from Kingsu's. "Drink with me, Kingsu. I just want to forget everything... if only for tonight."
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