At Least Let Me Eat First!

Flying Thunder God Technique.

This was the first jutsu Uchiha Takeyasu learned after taking the Scroll of Seals from Mito Uzumaki. It was also a Space-Time Ninjutsu he could use openly to conceal the power of his right eye, [Amenotokotachi].

It also filled the gap left by his lack of long-distance teleportation. From now on, he could leave the village and roam whenever he wanted. The Ninja World was so vast; he had to see more of it.

The Miko of the Land of Demons and Gashadokuro had made a deep impression on him. So had the Land of Sky, which Konoha hadn't destroyed yet, and the legendary Gelel Stone and other continents. Even Madara Uchiha, who was still alive—there were so many people and things Uchiha Takeyasu wanted to see.

He was also working on the idea of a Space-Time Teleportation Array, and was gradually making progress.

"If a fight to the death really breaks out, Mito Uzumaki might destroy the Scroll of Seals, too."

After teleporting back to the second floor of his home, Uchiha Takeyasu opened the Scroll of Seals he had left in his room. Seeing the dazzling array of powerful jutsu inside, he couldn't help feeling relieved.

Aside from his poor treatment of the Uchiha, there was nothing to fault Senju Tobirama for. When it came to developing jutsu, no one in the Ninja World could match him—except for the later biologist, Orochimaru.

Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, Flying Thunder God Technique, Eight Inner Gates Formation, Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu, Reaper Death Seal...

His Mangekyō Sharingan spun rapidly. By nearly noon, after spending almost three days in total, Uchiha Takeyasu had finished reading the entire Scroll of Seals and committed it to memory. He had also learned most of the jutsu in it, and his strength had become unrecognizable compared to before.

"It's about time I asked Sarutobi Sasuke about the sealing location."

As Uchiha Takeyasu pondered, he heard movement downstairs. His eyes lit up, and with a smile, he pushed open the door and went down. A petite girl in simple loungewear and an apron was cooking in the kitchen. Beside her sat a fat orange cat, scratching its face.

"Kaori."

Uchiha Takeyasu walked up behind the girl and bent down, wrapping his arms around her slender waist. He buried his face against her neck, breathing in her intoxicating scent. Having gotten a taste for it, he couldn't help feeling restless.

Over the past few days, the wicked little Uchiha, who was anything but a gentleman, had taken Minamoto Kaori to bed one step at a time. The girl's bewitching voice had added a touch of romance to the night.

The only thing that made Uchiha Takeyasu a little jealous was that Minamoto Kaori preferred cuddling Tachibana to sleep. She even refused to let go of Tachibana when they were making love.

It made Uchiha Takeyasu feel as if he were stealing Minamoto Kaori right in front of Tachibana—and it only made him more excited.

"Darling, it's still daytime."

A tempting blush spread across her soft, flawless skin. Minamoto Kaori couldn't keep her usually cool expression and whispered, "I haven't finished cooking, and Naori will be back soon."

"It's not the first time. It'll be fine."

"But it takes you so long every time!"

Minamoto Kaori let out a desperate cry. "Tachibana, come save me!"

Tachibana looked thoroughly disgusted. This damn housecat didn't want to stay here another day.

Uchiha Takeyasu picked up Minamoto Kaori and took a deep breath. A beautiful girl really did smell better than a fat orange cat.

And this was the perfect time to mention the Akimichi Clan's secret technique—Expansion Jutsu!

As well as the [Body Activation Technique] recorded in the Scroll of Seals!

The former was a Yang Release secret technique that the Akimichi Clan had contributed specifically to Uchiha Takeyasu, out of respect for the Hokage and the Uchiha. The latter was even more impressive.

Uchiha Takeyasu vaguely remembered a Land of Sky survivor named Shinnō from one of the Naruto movies. He had stolen the formula for creating [Zero-Tails] from Konoha, along with this [Body Activation Technique].

As long as the user had enough Chakra, it could turn back the clock, restore youth, regenerate the body at incredible speed, and strengthen it without limit!

Whether the last part was an exaggeration remained to be seen. The technique had looked pretty useless later on, after all.

But when it came to stamina and endurance, it really was ridiculously powerful.

Expansion plus activation—a surefire winning combination.

It had left both Uchiha Naori and Minamoto Kaori completely subdued. Faced with Uchiha Takeyasu's onslaught, the two women were like sisters holding hands.

Meanwhile, Minamoto Kaori's sister in spirit, Uchiha Naori, was wearing her usual black robe and sighing at the Uchiha Police Force.

"It's already mealtime. What should I do?"

"I really don't want to go home!"

Uchiha Naori felt she had already seen through Uchiha Takeyasu. In front of outsiders, he was a wise and mighty Hokage-sama; alone with his wife, he was like a lecher reincarnated.

It felt wonderful to be cherished by her husband, and Uchiha Naori was happy as his wife. But she couldn't keep up with his relentless onslaught, like the endless flow of the Yellow River!

"Kaori, I'm sorry."

Uchiha Naori knew full well that if she went home now, she and Kaori would suffer together.

"But if I don't go back, the punishment will be even more terrifying."

"Why can't some serious crime happen right about now?"

Just as Uchiha Naori was fretting, the other three squad captains came over.

"Lady Naori, there's something we'd like you to discuss with the Young Lord."

Uchiha Rai looked at Uchiha Naori, whose strength and standing had both surpassed his and who had become head of the Security Department. He spoke respectfully. "The three of us have decided to leave the Security Department and take on missions from the clan or Konoha, so we can face more challenges out in the world."

(A serious matter at last!)

Just as a sleepy person found a pillow, Uchiha Naori saw this as a simple favor and decided to stall for a little while. "Why not report it directly to Takeyasu?"

"Mainly because we're worried the Young Lord might think we're making trouble."

The outgoing Uchiha Baru scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed. "The Young Lord just became Hokage, and now we're resigning. We're worried he might misunderstand."

"With Lady Naori explaining it to him, the Young Lord will understand," Uchiha Naka said calmly. "We want to reach Kage Level, too. We don't want to waste our youth stuck in the Security Department."

"I understand. I'll pass it on to Takeyasu. Don't worry."

At dinner two days ago, Uchiha Naori had heard Uchiha Takeyasu talk about completely reforming the Security Department. Confident she had his support, she agreed.

"Thank you, Lady Naori. We'll be off, then."

The three Uchiha left happily. Uchiha Naori blinked and checked the time, suddenly wanting to call them back.

Only five minutes had passed, start to finish. What was she supposed to do now?

"Naori, why aren't you home yet?"

A faint voice came from behind her. Uchiha Naori spun around. Uchiha Takeyasu, wearing a bath towel and staring at her with his Mangekyō Sharingan, grabbed her hand. In the blink of an eye, he used the Flying Thunder God Technique to bring her home.

"Naori, I'm so glad you're here."

Minamoto Kaori lay on the sofa, barely able to keep her eyes open. Once she saw who it was, she relaxed, clutched Tachibana—who looked helpless and utterly resigned—and fell asleep.

Looking at the exhausted Minamoto Kaori and smelling the awful stench filling the room, Uchiha Naori watched Uchiha Takeyasu reach for her and let out a desperate cry just like Minamoto Kaori's.

"At least let me eat first!"