Chapter 33: Sakura and Ino
Sakura held some resentment toward Sasuke.
"Sasuke, I was too tired last night and went to bed early."
She was Sasuke's first girlfriend after he crossed into the Naruto anime world, and there were a lot of emotions involved.
Sasuke mischievously whispered in Sakura's ear, "Did you feel something was off when your husband wasn't by your side?"
Yet, she had no way to refuse Sasuke's demands.
"Sasuke, stop talking nonsense."
"Tell me, Sasuke, did you cast some kind of spell on me?"
Sakura was indeed smart.
However, Sasuke would never admit to using genjutsu on her.
Suddenly, he had a brilliant idea.
He decided to make the Third Hokage take the blame!
"Sakura, I'm innocent!"
"You don't know, but lately, the Third Hokage has been pushing me to revitalize the Uchiha clan!"
This was actually the outcome of his negotiations with the Third Hokage today.
Now, it had become Sasuke's excuse for his future harem.
"Revitalize the Uchiha clan?"
Sakura didn't quite understand.
Sasuke shamelessly continued, "The Third Hokage thinks my genes are excellent and wants me to expand the Uchiha bloodline."
"The plan is to have at least one or two hundred children!"
Sasuke's words completely shocked Sakura.
"One or two hundred children?!"
She imagined herself alone giving birth. Even if she had one child per year, it would take a hundred or two hundred years…
That meant… every year…
Too terrifying!
Unimaginable…
Sakura, both shocked and extremely dissatisfied, said, "Has the Third Hokage lost his mind? Why would he do such a thing?"
"For the sake of Konoha, I have no choice but to recruit more kunoichi to help expand the Uchiha clan."
At this point, Sakura couldn't listen anymore.
"Stop, stop, stop!"
She immediately retorted, "Sasuke, don't tell me you're trying to say that even though you have both me and Ino, you still feel wronged?"
Sasuke grinned. "Of course not. I admit it—when I see a beautiful woman, I can't help myself."
"But, Sakura, I promise, in my heart, you will always be more important than Ino."
Such shameless sweet talk might have been acceptable in an era where men had multiple wives.
But in Konoha, where most people practiced monogamy, it sounded especially harsh.
So!
Sasuke knew that just this explanation alone wouldn't make Sakura accept his harem.
That would be nothing short of a fantasy.
So, as he spoke, he activated his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
The combination of genjutsu and words.
Finally, Sakura revealed a sickly, approving expression.
"Sasuke, as long as in your heart, I'm more important than Ino, I'm happy."
Sasuke sighed helplessly, holding Sakura in his arms. "Sakura, bear with it a little."
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At this moment, in Ino's home.
Her feelings were even more complicated. At least Sakura was under Sasuke's genjutsu.
But Ino had been fully conscious the whole time!
Last night, she had been too exhausted and went to bed early.
Early this morning, she woke up from a nightmare.
Too terrifying!
After that, she couldn't sleep anymore.
Everything that happened yesterday felt like a dream.
'No matter how I think about it, it's unbelievable…'
"Am I crazy?"
"I must be crazy!"
Ino hurriedly got dressed. This was a major life decision—she needed to talk to her parents.
However, her parents had already fallen under Sasuke's genjutsu.
The Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan's illusion wasn't just any ordinary genjutsu.
Even a jōnin wouldn't be able to break it in a short time.
"Ino, we think you and Sasuke are a great match."
Ino felt utterly humiliated. "But Sasuke doesn't just have me… he also has Sakura…"
She thought her parents would scold her and lock her up.
However, their response shocked her even more.
"That's fine!"
"Sasuke is responsible for revitalizing the Uchiha clan. It's normal for him to have multiple wives."
Was this something normal people would say?
At that moment, when Ino raised her head in shame and shock…
Her beautiful face held an expression of disbelief.
Because standing there were Sasuke and Sakura.
That's right!
Those words from her parents just now were said under Sasuke's genjutsu.
He not only wanted to brainwash Sakura and Ino into accepting his harem but also make the whole situation appear completely justifiable.
"Sasuke, Sakura…"
Ino's gaze wavered slightly.
She didn't even dare to look…
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In Ino's kitchen, Sasuke used Ichiraku Ramen's cooking techniques to prepare two bowls of noodles, which he then placed in front of Ino and Sakura.
Sasuke genuinely cared for them.
Putting himself in their shoes, they were both beautiful girls with limitless potential in the future…
"Ino, this is your allowance."
Sasuke was generous. After negotiating with the Third Hokage and obtaining part of the Uchiha clan's inheritance, he immediately started giving Ino money to spend.
Ino was just about to go to bed.
The past two days had felt like a dream. Yesterday, she had just confirmed her relationship with Sasuke, and then he had spent an entire day exhausting her.
After a night's rest, today was another eventful day.
But seeing the meal Sasuke personally made…
And now, receiving an allowance as well, Ino couldn't help but feel touched.
"Sasuke, I don't need you to give me money…"
Ino wasn't with Sasuke for his wealth.
Just like Sakura, she was drawn to Sasuke's unbelievably handsome face.
Sasuke kissed Ino lightly and smiled. "Silly girl, you're my woman now. Of course, I want to make you the happiest woman in the world."
Sasuke had gained a lot, so naturally, he wanted to give them a lot as well.
"Sasuke—"
Ino wasn't moved by the money but by Sasuke's sweet words.
But now, she realized she had been overthinking things.
He was truly responsible!
Even if he was ridiculously flirtatious, there weren't many men like him in all of Konoha.
"Alright, get some rest early."
"Don't worry, your husband—Sasuke—will always be by your side and never abandon you."
These words finally eased the worries in Ino's heart.
Though Sasuke hadn't been in relationships before, he had watched plenty of anime as a former shut-in.
He had seen way too many protagonists get backstabbed!
Now that he was powerful, he didn't have to worry about being assassinated by Ino or Sakura.
Still, he wanted them to be happy with him.
If only he was enjoying himself while they were left depressed and miserable, then he wouldn't consider his harem a success.
Only when everyone was happy would things be truly perfect.
As a transmigrator, seeking perfection wasn't too much to ask!
…
She fell asleep.
Only then did Sasuke leave with Sakura in his arms.
Sasuke had considered letting Sakura and Ino sleep together. After all, they used to be close friends.
It was only because they both liked him that they had grown apart.
But!
Now that they were both his women, even if they were exhausted, they could easily share a bed.
However, waking up together would definitely be awkward.
Better to wait a little longer!
When the time was right, Sasuke would arrange for them to sleep together.
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After bringing Sakura to her bedroom at home, Sasuke tucked her in.
He also left her an allowance, then shared a gentle goodbye kiss before leaving.
…
Compared to Ino, Sakura's family conditions were a bit worse, so her allowance wasn't as generous.
But for Sakura, this money could definitely improve her qual ity of life.
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At Tsubaki's home, her furniture and clothes had all been completely renewed.