Sasuke's Father and Mother

Sasuke's Father and Mother

Using the Body Flicker Technique to dart through the streets, Shisui followed behind the Third Hokage and realized that he had nearly surpassed the Hokage in speed.

So he quietly slowed down, maintaining a neat formation with the Anbu at his side. He made no disrespectful moves, lest he anger the Third Hokage.

Before long, the Third Hokage, Shisui, and the others arrived at the outskirts of the Uchiha Clan Compound.

In a hidden alleyway, Gekko Hayate and Uzuki Yugao, who were responsible for watching Naruto, waited anxiously for orders.

If anything happened to the Jinchuriki inside the Uchiha Clan Compound, neither of them would escape responsibility. Their chances of being promoted to Special Jonin would be greatly reduced.

As they waited, Gekko Hayate said impatiently, "The Jinchuriki is usually pretty withdrawn and never runs around everywhere. I have no idea what happened today, but he actually ran into the Uchiha Clan Compound. Who knows who influenced him? He really knows how to cause trouble."

The Third Hokage happened to hear that complaint, and his expression gradually turned subtle as he looked at Gekko Hayate.

He was Naruto's guardian. If anyone had influenced Naruto the most, it was undoubtedly him...

Uzuki Yugao spotted the Hokage and hurriedly signaled with her eyes. Only then did Gekko Hayate realize something was wrong. He turned and said respectfully, "Third Lord, you've finally arrived. I was just about to explain the situation to you..."

After listening to Hayate and Yugao, the Third Hokage's brow relaxed, and much of his tension faded.

So it was only an invitation between two children. The Uchiha clan had not been involved at all. He had overcomplicated things, and Naruto had only accepted Sasuke's invitation because of what he had told him, breaking from his usual isolation.

When it came down to it, this had even been caused by him, the Hokage... The Third Hokage felt rather helpless.

At that moment, accompanied by a series of sharp whooshes, more than twenty ninjas used the Body Flicker Technique to appear nearby. They were all Anbu ninjas, direct subordinates of the Third Hokage.

Looking at the subordinates before him, the Third Hokage felt much more assured as he considered whether to enter the Uchiha Clan Compound and bring Naruto back.

After a brief consideration, the Third Hokage gave up on entering the Uchiha Clan Compound.

From the current situation, the Jinchuriki had not been controlled by the Sharingan, nor did the Police Force seem to be planning a coup. Barging in rashly would only worsen the conflict with the Police Force.

Taking a step back, even if they truly found evidence of a coup within the Uchiha Clan Compound, it would instead be detrimental to the village.

On the other hand, letting Naruto visit Sasuke's home would allow him to gauge Fugaku Uchiha's attitude. It could also count as using Naruto to give both sides an opportunity to communicate.

It was just a pity that he had not prepared Naruto with a few questions beforehand. He had not thought it through.

At that thought, the Third Hokage signaled for his subordinates to stop standing guard. He walked over to Shisui and said with a smile, "Shisui, forget about going in as guests. Matters between children should be left for the children to handle themselves."

Shisui wiped the sweat from his forehead and nodded.

Within the Uchiha Clan Compound, more and more people noticed Sasuke and Naruto. Their gazes fell on the two boys, carrying a hint of confusion.

Why was Captain Fugaku's second son hanging around with the Demon Fox?

Some Uchiha Jonin even frowned directly, wondering whether this was the clan head's plan. They knew the Demon Fox's true identity: he was the village's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Whoever could control the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, such a powerful weapon, would have the ability to flip the table.

As more and more gazes gathered around them, Sasuke and Naruto did not care. However, the Nine-Tails could not help shouting inside Naruto, "Naruto, what is this place? Why are there Sharingan everywhere? I do not like it here."

Naruto said with a smile, "This is the Uchiha Clan Compound. Of course there are Sharingan everywhere."

After a brief pause, Naruto continued, "But ordinary Sharingan shouldn't be able to control us, right? I read in a book that tailed beasts can help Jinchuriki break free from genjutsu."

The Nine-Tails covered its nose and said, "Ordinary Sharingan naturally cannot control us, but they make me sick. Let me put it this way: would you go eat in a toilet?"

That was certainly a strange comparison...

Then the Nine-Tails continued, "You still have not answered my question. Why did you come here? You have been hanging around with that Uchiha brat these past few days, and now you have shown up in an Uchiha gathering place."

Naruto did not hide it from the Nine-Tails. "Did you forget that I once said I wanted to show you the scenery outside?"

The Nine-Tails nodded. "Of course I remember, but what does that have to do with the Uchiha?"

Naruto explained, "Of course it does. As a Jinchuriki, I cannot leave Konoha Village openly. Even if I sneak out, it will alert the old Third Hokage. So I have to find someone to draw the old man's attention."

"So you chose these Uchiha to draw attention for you?"

"That's right. Other than hating me, the Demon Fox, the villagers also hate the Uchiha Police Force for enforcing the law. From the current situation, the Uchiha Police Force and the old Third Hokage are bound to fight sooner or later. Before and after they officially begin fighting will be the best time for us to leave Konoha Village."

After hearing Naruto's plan, the Nine-Tails narrowed its eyes and stared at him for a long while.

Previously, it had thought that Naruto merely having the desire to leave was already good enough. It had not expected Naruto to actually be preparing a plan to leave. That surprised it somewhat.

While the Nine-Tails was thinking, Sasuke had already led Naruto to the front of his home.

Before entering the courtyard, Naruto said to the Nine-Tails, "Big Fox, if someone uses genjutsu on me later, remember to help me break free with Chakra."

"Got it, brat. Stop always trying to order me around."

The Nine-Tails answered irritably. It was gradually beginning to hate trouble too.

Sasuke's home was large, far bigger than Naruto's tiny rental apartment. It was a standalone mansion, complete with artificial hills, water features, and even a pavilion for cooling off.

With Sasuke calling, "I'm home," Naruto met Sasuke's parents.

Sasuke's father, Fugaku, looked like a stern middle-aged man. He was also the one who had led the Military Police Force in launching the coup, only to ultimately die by his own son's blade.

As for Sasuke's mother, Mikoto, she had the appearance of a gentle and kind woman.

When she saw her son and Naruto, who bore a striking resemblance to Minato, enter the entryway, Mikoto smiled and said, "You must be Naruto, the friend Sasuke met at the academy. I often hear Sasuke mention you. Welcome, welcome."

Sasuke looked a little embarrassed and whispered, "My mom is always like this. I barely told her anything about school, but she always makes things up in her head without considering my feelings at all."

Naruto ignored Sasuke's whispering and looked up with a smile.

"I often hear Sasuke mention Uncle and Auntie too. He says Uncle may be strict, but he has always cared about him, while Auntie is the best mother in the world."

At those words, Sasuke's face turned bright red, and he could not say a thing.