The Haruno home's living room was brightly lit.
Kizashi and Mebuki Haruno had been sitting on the sofa watching television, enjoying their leisure time after a day's work.
When the doorbell rang, Mebuki muttered in confusion, "Who could it be this late?"
But when she opened the door and saw the two people standing outside, she nearly dropped the remote in her hand.
Standing at the door were their daughter, Sakura, and...
The Sixth Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki, whose name now resounded throughout Konoha and even the entire shinobi world, surrounded by countless honors!
"L-Lord Hokage?!"
Mebuki Haruno's voice rose in utter shock. She hurriedly stepped aside, fumbling as she ushered them in. "P-please, come in! Why... why so suddenly..." She looked at her daughter, her eyes full of questions and disbelief.
Kizashi Haruno also rose from the sofa, watching Naruto and Sakura walk in side by side. In particular, he noticed the blush that had yet to fully fade from his daughter's face, her slightly swollen eyes, and a trace of unmistakable nervousness and... shyness?
The Sixth Hokage beside her wore his usual gentle, reassuring smile, but his gaze was more solemn than normal.
"Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Haruno. I'm sorry to intrude." Naruto spoke first, his tone polite and natural, and even bowed slightly.
"Not at all! It's an honor to have you visit our home, Lord Hokage!"
Kizashi Haruno hastily returned the bow, though his mind was in turmoil.
The Hokage visiting late at night, and with Sakura, no less... This was anything but ordinary.
As he invited Naruto to sit, he frantically signaled his wife with his eyes to prepare refreshments. Meanwhile, his mind raced through every possibility-a mission? Confidential matters? Or... something about Sakura?
Why did he keep having such an ominous feeling?
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