Teacher Natsume, Photographer

At Tsunade's house, Natsume mainly trained and got played with.

But here with Naruto Uzumaki's mother, it was purely about having fun—and he was the proactive one.

"Karin, make sure you study properly."

Natsume stroked her red hair.

He felt that Tsunade had rubbed off on him, and he had become fond of patting people on the head too.

Maybe it was because Konoha was the Village of Head Pats.

Karin's little face showed a conflicted expression.

She did not want to study, but she liked having Natsume stroke her hair.

"Okay, I get it."

In the end, she agreed.

"Big brother won't disturb your reading. I'll come see you again later."

Natsume turned and left the study, closing the door behind him before heading to another room.

Not long ago, he had specially ordered several outfits for Naruto Uzumaki's mother.

She was wearing one today, so he was quite looking forward to it.

Natsume pushed open the door, and his eyes immediately lit up.

Naruto Uzumaki's mother had already changed clothes.

Her original long hair had been replaced by short, slightly pink hair. Beneath the black-and-white maid dress, a pair of white thigh-high stockings was visible.

When she saw Natsume, she lifted her skirt with both hands, dipped into a slight curtsy, and said somewhat shyly, "Master."

At the moment, she was playing Ram from Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World.

Though her personality was quite different.

Still, Natsume was already more than satisfied.

With such an obedient living figurine, what more could he ask for?

"It looks very good."

Natsume nodded and praised her.

Naruto Uzumaki's mother secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as she had not disappointed him, it was fine.

"Hmm, it's just a little too mature."

Natsume noticed something felt off.

Although Naruto Uzumaki's mother was only twenty-three and not particularly old, Ram looked like she was only in her teens in the anime.

Fortunately, this was the world of Naruto, and there was a ninjutsu called the Transformation Jutsu.

Under Natsume's guidance, Naruto Uzumaki's mother finally achieved a very faithful look.

Since it was cosplay, taking photos was unavoidable.

And cameras existed in Naruto.

"Get ready."

After Natsume gave the order, Naruto Uzumaki's mother hesitated for a few seconds before immediately putting on a disgusted expression and speaking in a cold tone.

"Disgusting."

Ram's classic line.

"Perfect."

Natsume hurriedly took a photo, then had her switch to another pose.

It took a full half hour before they finally finished.

By then, Naruto Uzumaki's mother was blushing all the way to her ears.

Some of the poses were simply too embarrassing to describe.

"Tired? Come rest for a while."

Natsume patted the sofa.

Naruto Uzumaki's mother walked over and was about to sit beside him when he picked her up.

Because the skirt was rather short, her smooth, alluring thighs were immediately exposed.

Natsume gently massaged them for her.

Naruto Uzumaki's mother immediately went limp like slime and leaned into his arms.

But she did not resist, merely silently feeling Natsume's large hands knead her.

Ten minutes later, Naruto Uzumaki's mother climbed off him and went to change into another outfit.

This time, it was Ishtar from the game FGO.

Black twin-tails, a gold-white-black tricolor inner layer, black stirrup stockings on her left leg, and a bare right foot.

An outfit that greatly boosted attack speed.

Just like before, Naruto Uzumaki's mother showed it off in front of Natsume before the shoot finally ended.

After finishing two outfits, it was already noon.

Naruto Uzumaki's mother knowingly draped herself over Natsume and said, "Master, I'm a little tired. Please give me a massage."

The next day.

Konoha's gates.

Natsume was still thinking about yesterday.

Naruto Uzumaki's mother had only changed into two outfits. He would have to photograph the rest after he returned.

He had gotten a taste of the joy of a certain photographer surnamed Chen.

And, incidentally, fulfilled a dream from his previous life.

"Teacher, are we waiting for anyone else?"

Seeing that Tsunade showed no intention of setting off, Kabuto Yakushi spoke up.

"That old man insisted on stuffing some guards into my team."

Tsunade snorted, clearly displeased.

They were guards in name, reinforcements in reality.

Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted Tsunade to lead a team and put pressure on Kumogakure, so the war could end sooner.

As one of the Sannin, going over with only three disciples was truly too wasteful.

Before long, a team came rushing over.

At its head was a slightly older young man, whose pair of Byakugan was especially eye-catching.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Lady Tsunade."

"I didn't expect it to be you, Hiashi."

Surprise appeared on Tsunade's face.

The Hyuga Clan was divided into the main family and branch families, but members of the main family rarely went out.

But after thinking it over, she understood why Hyuga Hiashi had appeared.

First, he was a famous powerhouse in the Shinobi World. His presence in the war would be highly intimidating.

Second, the war was in its closing stages, so the danger was lower. It was a good time to earn merit and raise the Hyuga Clan's prestige.

Moreover, the Uchiha Clan was currently fighting hard on the front lines.

The equally renowned Hyuga Clan could not perform too poorly.

Tsunade glanced at the two people standing some distance away and asked, "Rinka, are you here to see him off?"

Natsume found her somewhat familiar and soon remembered seeing her at the last ladies' tea party.

Rinka Hyuga, Hyuga Hiashi's wife.

"Yes, Lady Tsunade."

Rinka Hyuga hurriedly replied and introduced, "This is my daughter, Hinata Hyuga."

But Hinata Hyuga was staring at Natsume in delighted surprise.

If the occasion had not been inappropriate, she would have run over to him.

"Hinata?"

After calling twice, Rinka Hyuga grew somewhat dissatisfied and said, "Hurry and greet Lady Tsunade."

"L-Lady Tsunade."

Hinata Hyuga came back to her senses and greeted her timidly.

"You know Natsume?"

Tsunade naturally noticed where her gaze had been directed and asked.

So his name was Natsume?

What a lovely name.

The heavy stone in Hinata Hyuga's heart finally fell away.

"The last time I saw her lost, I escorted her home."

Seeing Hinata Hyuga hesitate and stammer, Natsume took the initiative to explain.

"So it was you."

Rinka Hyuga was immediately surprised. "Hinata told me that a young man had helped her. She wanted to repay him, but she didn't know who he was."

"What a coincidence?"

Hyuga Hiashi knew about it as well, and he had punished Tokuma Hyuga for it.

Besides that, he had also noticed that Hinata Hyuga seemed unable to forget Natsume.

He had originally thought that if Natsume were just an ordinary ninja, he would make him give up any improper thoughts.

He had not expected him to be Tsunade's disciple.

Well, maintaining a friendly relationship would be fine.

After all, they were both part of the Hokage's lineage.

As for romance between a man and a woman, Hyuga Hiashi had not considered it. They were both still too young.

"It was nothing. Don't worry about it."

Natsume waved his hand, then crouched in front of Hinata Hyuga again and asked, "Will you get lost again later?"

"Eep."

Hinata Hyuga flushed bright red, her whole body feeling dizzy and lightheaded.

Natsume pulled back slightly. If she fainted now, that would be a real problem.

"Hinata is rather introverted. Please excuse her," Rinka Hyuga said as she picked Hinata up. "We've already delayed for quite some time. Let's set off."

Hyuga Hiashi nodded. He glanced at his daughter, somewhat dissatisfied.

Compared to Neji Hyuga, Hinata Hyuga was simply far too lacking.

How could she support the main family? How could she keep the branch family in line?

He could only hope that under his strict guidance, she would become stronger in character.

Tsunade was also watching Hinata Hyuga.

That performance just now was not an issue of introversion. It looked more like Natsume had maxed out her affection toward him.

Unless something unexpected happened, she definitely would not be able to escape him once she grew up.

As either his godmother or older sister, she would normally have been happy to see such a scene.

But for some reason, she felt a little sour.

"Move out!"

Tsunade came back to her senses and shouted, "We'll reach the front lines within two days!"

The decisiveness and efficiency of one of the Sannin were on full display.

Natsume secretly thought, So cool.

A phrase suddenly came to mind: You conquer the world, and I conquer you.

Not bad.

I'm definitely going to become the Hokage's man!