Over the following period, Naruto Uzumaki did not rush Uchiha Mikoto into making a decision, instead settling down in Konoha in the guise of a traveler.
At the same time,
to repay Naruto Uzumaki, Uchiha Mikoto acted as his guide every day, taking him around to sightsee in Konoha.
A mysterious and powerful man always managed to attract a woman's gaze.
If this man happened to be handsome as well, that was even better.
Clearly,
Naruto Uzumaki was just such a man.
The interactions between the two did not draw too much attention.
Although Konoha High Command maintained strict vigilance over the members of the Uchiha Clan, after Hiruzen Sarutobi sent Anbu to monitor Naruto Uzumaki for a few days and found that the other man did not seem to exhibit anything unusual, he simply let the matter drop.
After all,
the Shinobi World was rather unstable right now, and the Hokage faction lacked the excessive energy to worry about other things.
However,
this affair caused quite a sensation within the Uchiha Clan.
Uchiha Fugaku's feelings for Uchiha Mikoto had long been common knowledge.
Now that Uchiha Mikoto was tangling with another man every day, it left many Uchiha clansmen with their jaws dropping in shock.
"Young Master, that guy is simply too detestable, actually daring to set his sights on Lady Mikoto. We absolutely must teach him a lesson."
"That's right! This is a defilement of our Uchiha Clan's honor."
"Young Master Fugaku, cheer up and go find that man. You absolutely cannot lose face!"
Words of this nature constantly echoed in Uchiha Fugaku's ears.
This gradually caused Uchiha Fugaku, who was already feeling quite displeased inside, to shift from displeasure to anger.
He decided
that he must find an opportunity to ruthlessly teach this unbridled fellow a lesson.