The meal was soon over.
Everyone there had enjoyed themselves.
The two best friends, Uchiha Mikoto and Kushina Uzumaki, had finally reunited.
After his talk with Minato Namikaze, Uchiha Fugaku had gained a little hope for the Uchiha's future.
Sasuke was probably the unhappiest person there.
The reason was simple... throughout the meal, Fugaku and Mikoto had kept lecturing him, telling him to listen to Older Brother once he got to the Base and learn from Naruto.
Naruto, on the other hand, was having a great time. He had become the model child everyone else's parents held up as an example.
After the meal, Naruto even patted Sasuke on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry! With me looking out for you, you'll be fine!"
Sasuke was furious, but with his parents there, he couldn't say anything. All he could do was seethe inwardly, Just you wait, Naruto!
Once the meal was over, Uchiha Fugaku and his family left.
Just as Naruto was about to check out his new room, Kushina Uzumaki stopped him.
"Naruto, come here a moment!"
"Huh? What's up?"
Naruto sounded a little puzzled.
"Ahem..." Kushina Uzumaki cleared her throat twice. "I... think you've been running wild out there for a bit too long. If this keeps up, I might lose my sweet future daughter-in-law..."
Naruto: ...
"So... your dad and I have decided! You're still going to the Ninja Academy. Just like Sasuke, you can go work on the revolution during the holidays. When school's in session, you're going to class!"
Naruto: ...
Naruto was speechless at his mother's words.
But on second thought, losing his future wife really would be a bad deal. Besides... his business with the Akatsuki was almost wrapped up. He had already opened a back door to win over the