Konoha Sword Princess Lost to Reality, Evil God Followers One Short of Ten

After lying on the sofa for a while, so long that Naruto almost felt like he was about to fall asleep, a sound suddenly came from the balcony, causing him to open his eyes.

With a whoosh, the balcony glass window was pushed open.

Because of a certain Nine-Tails fox fat pig, the balcony is never locked. You can enter Naruto's living room by simply pushing it open from the outside.

He noticed someone was there, turned around and was somewhat surprised to see who it was, so he stood up and asked.

What brings you here?

"I came when I wanted to." Uzuki Yugao took off her mask and removed the short sword from her back.

"This is my house." Naruto chuckled. "Captain Uzuki Yugao, get this straight, this isn't your living room. Are you trying to strip naked?"

"That's fine too, would you like to see it?" Uzuki Yugao's expression was calm, and she was actually considering it.

"Huh? Are you crazy?" Naruto found it hard to believe and looked up at Uzuki Yugao Konohamaru? Let me make it clear first, I have nothing to do with that guy, so don't blame me."

"He caused the Anbu to miss their opportunity, White Zetsu hiding in the village will only become more cautious." Uzuki Yugao's expression was cold.

"If you're really not satisfied, you can beat him up." Naruto couldn't take the blame himself. "If you beat him up in private, there won't be any evidence."

"I've tried so hard, why is it still like this?" she asked, standing in the middle of the living room.

Naruto collapsed onto the sofa as soon as he got back. The living room lights were off, with only One-Tail moonlight streaming in from the balcony. It covered the lower half of Uzuki Yugao's body, leaving her upper body in darkness.

Because Uzuki Yugao's back was to the balcony, he couldn't see her face or her expression. He could only sense the fluctuations in her emotions from her slightly trembling voice; she seemed somewhat...

"I'm not good at comforting people, and I won't help you," Naruto said after a moment of thought. "This is your job, Captain Uzuki Yugao, not mine."

"And you don't need to be in such a hurry. Once I'm free, I'll clear out the White Zetsu in the village without you having to say a word," he said, frowning.

"Besides, I've already helped you once, and I don't want to have anything to do with you again. It's really troublesome, extremely troublesome, and I'm not a savior."

"To put it bluntly, war means death, and I have no sense of belonging to Konohagakure. Asking me to risk my life for Konohagakure once, twice, three times is just... unreasonable."

The first time he helped Uzuki Yugao become the Anbu Captain, she paid him one million ryo, settling the score on the spot. Later, Naruto promised to participate in battlefield affairs and threw Nine-Tails) into Sage Ridge.

This time, Uzuki Yugao helped him persuade Hyuga Hiashi to secretly hand Hinata over to Naruto. This was the price to pay; once the deal was done, they were even.

The two transactions were not equitable; Naruto's efforts and rewards were completely disproportionate. Uzuki Yugao was well aware of this, which is why she rarely spoke up.

Before the war started, things were fine; the two had a fairly good relationship. Naruto got her to help him a few times, making things easier for him. Usually, the Anbu would turn a blind eye to Naruto when they saw him at night.

This has nothing to do with how strong one is; having connections in the court makes things much easier. Even the strongest ninja in the Shinobi World needs to eat, Jiraiya, who could forcefully awaken a semi-divine state, still had to do missions.

But as soon as the war began, Uzuki Yugao always tried to persuade him to take action and help Konohagakure gain an advantage on the battlefield. Naruto was so annoyed by her that he didn't want to pay any attention to her at all.

It's obvious to anyone with eyes that he's no longer accepting orders. Unless Kakashi gives the order himself, how could he possibly go to the front lines and lead the charge?

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the battlefield, watching the White Zetsu trained by Kabuto appear and disappear unpredictably, ambushing ninja forces from various countries. But no one saw the danger hidden behind the White Zetsu.

What's the point of winning if Konohagakure wins while Sand loses? There are just too many White Zetsu; only a combined Allied Shinobi Forces can contend with them.

The problem is that it is winter now, and the countries cannot send troops to join forces. Kabuto divided his forces into five routes to attack the five Five Great Nations, with the aim of not giving them a chance to breathe.

The situation hasn't reached the point where Naruto absolutely has to join the battle. Everyone thinks the war is at a stalemate, but only Naruto knows that this is just the beginning.

The real battle is yet to come; Kabuto hasn't even summoned his Edo Tensei Army yet, so it's clearly still some time before he can unleash his Impure World Reincarnation Uchiha Madara.

That's why Naruto didn't reveal himself too early. If he did, Kabuto would be able to pinpoint his movements. The more Naruto did, the fewer cards he had up his sleeve.

For example, at the Gate of Hades, few people know that Naruto has the ability to travel between coordinates. But if he uses it frequently, Kabuto, with his faster intelligence network than anyone else, will definitely notice something amiss.

This would put Hinata, who was hiding in the Hinata of Land of Snow, in danger. Similarly, where could they hide the pregnant Ino? How could they fight a war when they were constantly on the defensive?

These words were naturally not meant for outsiders. With the Five Great Nations united as an army, Naruto would most likely have no chance. Therefore, Naruto had even less reason to go to the battlefield.

"I...I'm not here to persuade you to join the war; I want revenge," she said hesitantly.

"What did you say?" Naruto was stunned for a moment.

"I said I wanted to kill Sand 'Baki Jonin, Maki, and cut off his head." Uzuki Yugao gritted her teeth. "I don't care about anything else anymore, I just want revenge."

"Then why don't you find a way to infiltrate Sunagakure and kill Baki when you have the chance?" He quickly calmed down; Baki was just a minor character.

Uzuki Yugao wants to kill him, then let her try her best. Anyway, he won't meddle in other people's business; he's not some saint who would interfere in other people's personal grudges.

He seemed to vaguely realize the purpose of Uzuki Yugao's visit to him.

"I can't do it. If it were six years ago, I might have really done what you said." Uzuki Yugao's voice trembled. "But... I'm already the Anbu Captain. I can't do such a thing."

"Whether I succeed or fail, it will implicate the village. I cannot."

"You didn't come to me just to ask me to kill Baki, did you?" Naruto frowned, shifted his position on the sofa, and scrutinized her with a critical gaze.

"You may not know this, Baki is Gaara's teacher."

"I know," she said calmly.

"Then do you know that Baki's disciples are the three siblings from Sand?" He looked troubled. "I have some personal acquaintance with the Sand Village Princess, though not much..."

"Is she your lover?" Uzuki Yugao asked directly after a moment of silence.

"Uh, not quite. It's not that bad yet." Naruto pictured Temari in his mind, unsure how to describe their relationship.

Ugh~ It's a little embarrassing to talk about our relationship; it's easy to be labeled as perverted.

"Anyway, we have a good relationship, and it might even take another step forward in the future. As you know, I have quite a few acquaintances, spread across the Five Great Nations," he said carefully.

"This puts me in a difficult position. Why don't you find someone else? Don't worry, I won't tip you off. Just pretend you didn't hear anything tonight."

"I can be your lover," she suddenly said.

"Cough cough!!" Naruto was taking a sip of water when he almost spat it all out. "What?!"

He knew that Uzuki Yugao wouldn't give up easily, but he didn't expect her to be so reckless. Knowing her as he did, Naruto knew she was stubborn but not inflexible.

Even if he rejects her request, Uzuki Yugao will find another way.

But that's not how you think of it, my lover?

"Is that not allowed?" she asked. "Don't you always like to stare at me?"

"These are two different things, and I don't need them." Naruto didn't say those two words out loud. In short, he wouldn't agree. One thing at a time.

Killing the Kazekage's teacher for a woman—that's a terrible deal.

Putting aside the high risks of killing Baki, leaving evidence would definitely make the Sand siblings fight to the death. Besides, Baki is no ordinary person.

"I won't do it!"

"When you say you don't lack anything, are you referring to Sakura? Or Anko?" Uzuki Yugao's words were shocking and relentless.

"What do you mean?" Naruto's tone turned cold as he stared at Uzuki Yugao, his gaze gradually hardening. "Are you threatening me?"

"I didn't threaten you. I didn't find out this information myself." Uzuki Yugao said calmly. "Anko told me because she was drunk."

"As for Sakura, that's just my guess. Rin Nohara mentioned it to me a while ago, saying that you and Sakura have such great chemistry, and I almost thought you were a couple."

Upon hearing this, Naruto was speechless for a moment.

"So what do you want to say?"

"I know you won't stay in Konohagakure forever. You often disappear from the village suddenly, and sometimes you come back unexpectedly," Uzuki Yugao said calmly.

"So what?" He curled his lip, thinking to himself that this woman was quite observant.

"Sakura has quit her job and hasn't shown her face in a long time. You need someone trustworthy to help you cover things up," Uzuki Yugao continued.

"I know you have ambitions, and your sights are not set on the small world of Konohagakure. I could tell from the moment you detached the Nine-Tails that you don't like Konohagakure."

"It's wartime now, nobody cares about those details," Naruto said.

"Details determine success or failure. The more you do, the more loopholes you will find," said Uzuki Yugao. "I can do a lot for you, so you can entrust everything to me with confidence."

"Even if it's **, I can still do it better than Anko. I'm still healthy, you can try it now if you don't believe me."

She was a reasonable woman, taciturn for six years, and usually had a cold demeanor. She had long since lost the ability to seduce men, nor did she know how to show weakness.

So she chose the field she was best at, and even when asking for favors, she reasoned and presented the facts. She laid all the exchanges of benefits on the table, even using the first time as a bargaining chip.

Adults shouldn't talk about feelings; it's too much of a brain drain.

Naruto ignored her last sentence, focusing only on whether it was worth it; he was indeed too careless in his actions. Because he was always alone, he had no trustworthy helpers in Konohagakure.

Yakumo Kurama is too weak, and her identity is somewhat sensitive. Anko is too stupid; I really don't trust her to handle things, especially since she's just a Ninja Academy teacher.

Uzuki Yugao?

While he played a part in her rise to the position of Anbu Captain, overall, Uzuki Yugao is quite capable. She's meticulous, holds a high position, and might even be promoted after this battle.

Although he was extremely reluctant to have too much to do with Konohagakure, his connections were still with Konohagakure, and it was impossible for him to completely sever ties within ten years.

Uzuki Yugao's conditions were very convincing; he needed someone to handle the details for him. And once Kakashi retired, he also needed someone in a high position in Konohagakure.

Even though Shikamaru is very likely to become the Seventh Hokage, Naruto and Shikamaru have a good relationship in private, but it's not to the point where they can show favoritism to each other without limit.

Besides, people change, and Naruto never intended to follow Shikamaru's path.

Ten minutes passed.

Naruto seemed to have figured it out. He looked up and stared at Uzuki Yugao for a while before speaking.

"You're right, I do need more people in Konohagakure."

"I can do anything, I'm very capable," Uzuki Yugao added.

"Hmm, but the risk of killing Baki is too great." Naruto didn't look at her, his gaze wandering to a dark corner of the living room. "He's Temari's teacher, maybe..."

"Still not working?" she asked, seemingly disappointed.

"No, it costs extra."

Uzuki Yugao: "."

"I've already given you everything I have to offer, and I don't have much money. You can take it all if you're interested," she said. "As long as you help me!"

"I won't beat around the bush with you. I don't trust you. You have to sign a contract." Naruto said bluntly, "Once you sign the contract, your whole being, from head to toe, and even your soul, will belong to me."

"I'll sign!" Uzuki Yugao without the slightest hesitation.

"Okay." He nodded, feeling relieved. Now, to complete mission three, he only needed one last consumable.

The process of signing the Evil God Contract was not complicated, and Uzuki Yugao was very compliant. With a ding, a panel belonging to Uzuki Yugao popped out in front of Naruto.

[Uzuki Yugao]

[Konoha - Jonin - Female - 30 years old]

[Evil God follower - Playable. (Options hidden)]

[Talent: Konoha-style Swordsmanship]

[Evaluation: A Fiora who strives for excellence, her goal is revenge.]

Konoha Sword Princess?

He stared at the evaluation at the bottom of the panel, then looked up at Uzuki Yugao. She clearly also felt the bond brought by the Evil God Contract, and stared at Naruto in disbelief.

She originally thought that Naruto's earlier statement about his soul belonging to him was just an exaggeration, but who knew it was actually true.

However, Uzuki Yugao quickly calmed down. The soul was useless to her; as long as her goal was achieved, that was enough.

"I'm going to take a shower," she said before heading into the bathroom.

Even though the living room lights were off, it didn't stop Uzuki Yugao from easily finding the bathroom. With a click, the bathroom light turned on, its warm orange glow spilling out through the glass.

Under the showerhead, white mist rose, but Uzuki Yugao's expression remained largely unchanged, still that cold and aloof look.

She had anticipated today's situation before coming. Konohamaru was merely the last straw that broke the camel's back, forcing her to accept reality.