Naruto: Naruto's Uchiha girlfriend is too arrogant

Chapter 434 Father

Amegakure Village, a secret chamber deep within a tower.

The air was still filled with a faint smell of medicine and dampness. The dim chakra lamps illuminated the simple furnishings in the room, and... two figures whose minds were stirred by the great changes.

"Nagato...be careful...how are you feeling?"

Konan's voice trembled as she carefully supported Nagato's arm.

At this moment, her feelings were extremely complex—the joy of finding what she had lost, the tension and fear of the unknown power, and the unreal feeling as if she were in a dream.

Not long ago, Naruto removed the Rinnegan, the eye that brought him both endless power and pain. The process was exceptionally gentle and swift, causing Nagato almost no additional pain.

However, the moment the Rinnegan left the body, an unexpected change occurred.

It wasn't a deterioration, but a miraculous reversal!

Nagato's body, which had become emaciated and like a withered tree due to long-term overexertion of his life force and the corruption of the Rinnegan, began to recover at a speed visible to the naked eye!

Beneath the pale skin, flesh and life rejuvenated like spring returning to the earth; the withered muscle lines became soft and powerful, and the hunched back slowly straightened.

Most incredibly, his legs, which had long since lost all feeling, miraculously regenerated their tendons, remodeled their bones, and were covered with skin... In the end, they appeared before the two of them perfectly intact!

Even the eye sockets that were originally empty and left only as terrifying holes after the Rinnegan was removed are slowly growing into a pair of brand new, healthy, and normal black eyes!

Although his eyes still held a sense of bewilderment and weakness from recovering from a long illness, they were indeed eyes that could see the light!

All of this happened in just a few dozen breaths.

According to Naruto Uzumaki, this was a small "compensation" he gave to Nagato, using his power to "heal" Nagato's body.

Healing? Limb regeneration? Perfectly repairing a body damaged by the Rinnegan for decades, even creating new eyes out of thin air?!

Konan was deeply shocked. Her gaze towards Naruto was filled with gratitude, but inevitably mixed with a deeper, indescribable sense of apprehension and awe.

Just how many unknown abilities and methods, beyond the realm of common sense, does this young junior brother possess?

Just how powerful has he become?

"Um... I'm fine now..."

Nagato's voice rang out, and although it was still somewhat weak, it was now more lively than before, when it was hoarse and dry.

With Xiao Nan's support, he tentatively and little by little placed his entire body weight on those newborn feet that were stepping on the cold stone ground.

Stand firm.

how many years?

So long that he had almost forgotten what it felt like to "stand." So long that he had grown accustomed to the constant dull pain brought on by the confinement and the black chakra rods.

The ease of no longer having anything obstructing my body... It all felt so unfamiliar, yet so... real.

He slowly released Xiao Nan's hand and stood alone. Then, he lowered his head and looked at his hands, which were no longer pale and thin, but had a healthy complexion and strong lines. Slowly, he clenched them into fists.

The knuckles made a slight "click" sound.

A rich, warm current of vitality belonging to the Whirlpool Clan surged within him, supporting and nourishing him.

He raised his head and looked at Naruto in front of him.

"……Thank you."

"It's alright." Naruto shook his head. "After all, in terms of our relationship, you're my senior."

The title "Senior Brother" made Nagato pause slightly.

"……Um."

Nagato gave a low reply, accepting the reinstatement of his identity. He paused, his voice carrying uncertainty and a hint of seeking guidance, "Next... what should I do?"

Having lost the Rinnegan, lost his status and power as a "god," and burdened with the sins of the past and the promises to the future, what should he, the actual controller of Amegakure, do?

Naruto looked at his senior brother, whose eyes were filled with confusion, and gave him his advice.

"Just like before."

"However, it is no longer 'Pain,' no longer the lofty 'god,' but Nagato. Nagato the Uzumaki."

"I beg you... to continue leading Amegakure. With your profound understanding of this country and its people, continue to guide it toward the path of peace and prosperity you once promised."

Taking charge of Amegakure... as "Nagato"...

"I see..." Nagato let out a long, slow breath. "I... understand."

The conversation seemed to have come to an end. However, Nagato did not look away. His dark eyes remained fixed on Naruto's face, filled with an indescribable mix of intense longing, caution, and even a bit of... anxious anticipation.

Konan, who was standing next to him, did not speak, but her eyes were exactly the same as Nagato's.

They are waiting.

The next part of Naruto's promise will be fulfilled.

Naruto naturally understood the urgency in their eyes.

"I see."

He nodded. "Then I'll leave it to you to make proper preparations for Yahiko's remains."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Nan's body trembled slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes instantly. She nodded vigorously, and before she could say another word, she turned and quickly walked to another corner of the secret room.

Nagato also took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and silently followed, ready to help.

Watching the two busy yet hopeful figures, Naruto stood still, his gaze deep.

Creating all things out of thin air... This power, which touches upon the fundamental laws of the world, is neither necessary nor should it be used lightly.

Over-reliance on or abuse of this power may bring unknown hidden dangers... However, Naruto is confident that he will not be corrupted by the power.

but……

His gaze fell on Nagato's straightened back, and on Konan's devout and sorrowful expression as she carefully carried out Yahiko's body.

Now that we've started using it... let's take care of this other matter as well.

That way, there's no need to make a special trip to the Land of Whirlpools anymore.

A colossal phantom of energy slowly, yet with undeniable realism, emerged into the dimension of reality.

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The next morning, in Konoha Village, at the Uchiha clan's territory.

A quiet and elegant mansion with typical Uchiha architectural style is located in a corner of the clan's territory.

The courtyard was well-maintained, with moss-covered stone paths and well-trimmed ornamental bamboo rustling softly in the morning breeze, while a few koi carp swam leisurely in the pond.

This is the residence that Mikoto specially arranged for Kushina Uzumaki after her son Naruto and future daughter-in-law Satsuki officially started living together.

The house is spacious and comfortable, with a beautiful and tranquil environment, far away from the hustle and bustle of the village center. It is undoubtedly an excellent choice for those who like peace and quiet or need to heal their souls.

However, for Kushina, who loved lively scenes, this sudden and complete tranquility turned into an unbearable...boredom.

"well……"

Kushina Uzumaki, dressed in a comfortable loungewear kimono, her long, bright red hair casually draped over her shoulders, sprawled on the large, soft sofa in the living room, a far cry from her usual fiery demeanor. She stared blankly at the ceiling.

The room... is too clean.

Once she moved in, she used her restless energy and a sense of ritual for this new beginning to clean the entire house inside and out until it was spotless, even picking up the fallen leaves in the corners of the courtyard one by one.

At this moment, looking around, there was not a single place that required her to tidy up or clean.

"I'm so bored..."

She drew out her complaint, speaking to the air. She was all alone at home, so quiet that she could hear her own breathing and the rustling of bamboo leaves outside the window.

Although she enjoyed the highest level of treatment from the Uchiha clan, this feeling of being forgotten in a corner of the world was really not in line with her lively personality.

"Why hasn't Mikoto come to see me yet..." she muttered. "You promised to come over this morning to have tea and chat with me..."

She rolled over and lay on her side on the sofa, her gaze falling on the huge blue dog, Zaxiang, who was lying quietly on the carpet.

"Little Zaxiang..." She reached out and began to rub the thick, soft fur on the back of Zaxiang's neck haphazardly, making a mess of its smooth, long blue hair.

"You're bored too, aren't you? This house is so big, and it's just the two of us... oh, and there are those silent fish and bamboo in the yard..."

Cangxiang raised his eyelids and glanced at his master's mother.

Although it was not very comfortable being rubbed, it still maintained good manners and did not dodge. It just made a "groan" sound in its throat as a response, and then closed its eyes again, letting Kushina "ravage" it.

Time slipped away slowly in silence and boredom.

Just as Kushina was beginning to consider whether to go to the training grounds to find a rock to punch and kill time—

"Knock knock knock".

A clear knock finally came from the entrance hall!

"They're here!!"

Kushina's eyes lit up instantly, and she sprang up from the sofa! The lazy and bored expression on her face vanished, replaced by a "complaint" of waiting for so long and the joy of finally having someone to keep her company.

As she shuffled quickly toward the entryway in her indoor slippers, she began to "nag" under her breath.

"Seriously, Mikoto! You're taking so long today! It's so boring living in this big house all by myself. You have no idea how long I've been waiting for you—!"

"Splash!"

She yanked open the heavy solid wood door.

The rest of her words, along with the smile on her face that was a mixture of complaint and expectation, froze completely the moment she saw who was coming from outside the door, as if a pause button had been pressed.

Sunlight streamed in from outside the door, outlining the visitor's tall and upright figure.

Her golden hair seemed to shimmer with tiny sparkles in the morning light.

Her deep blue eyes were filled with complex emotions—guilt, longing, helplessness, and a hint of cautious nervousness, as if afraid of being rejected.

Handsome, young, and with a warm, sunny disposition, he was exactly the same as she remembered him when he left.

Minato Namikaze.

Right now, I'm standing outside the door, in the sunlight, within her reach.

Kushina froze, unable to believe her eyes. She instinctively raised her hand and rubbed it hard, then rubbed it again.

The figure before me... hadn't disappeared.

Seeing his wife's completely stunned and petrified expression, Minato felt even more nervous and guilty. His Adam's apple bobbed, and his hands clenched slightly, unsure of what to do. Finally, he mustered his courage and spoke softly.

"Kushina..."

He called her name.

"It's been so long... Haven't seen you... Are you still angry with me?"

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(Because the main storyline of Shippuden is gone, the author is reorganizing the outline. Please add it. There will only be one update today.)