The next day,
Warm sunlight pierced through the thick fog.
A golden expanse, utterly captivating.
At the gates of the Uchiha Clan compound, only Naruto, completely unaware of the situation, was still admiring and praising the unique scenery.
Kakashi, Jiraiya, and Hiashi, who were accompanying them, all wore solemn expressions.
Kakashi was concerned about the answer he might get after entering the door...
Jiraiya was concerned about Obito Uchiha and his relationship with the Uchiha Clan...
Was the move back then premeditated, or was it out of necessity?
And the Hiashi, with its superb acting skills...
Since it was for intelligence gathering, Jiraiya naturally Jiraiya him, given his Byakugan.
As the Tsunade Hokage, Tsunade couldn't freely enter and leave the territories of other large clans, especially the Uchiha Clan that had moved from Konoha. Therefore, she stayed at the guesthouse to look after that group of Genin.
"This is the residence of the patriarch and the matriarch."
Uchiha Clan Kirigakure Anbu, stopped in front of Fugaku's residence and introduced himself to Jiraiya.
Thank you.
Jiraiya looked at the retreating Anbu and nodded slightly.
"Let's go, Mikoto should have received the notification too."
This trip was only the second day since I arrived in Kirigakure, and it was a visit with the Mizukage's permission.
As they walked down the long corridor, even Naruto was affected by the solemn expressions of Jiraiya and the other two, becoming somewhat tense.
Looking at the wisps of steam rising from the courtyard in front, a fragrant aroma of tea wafts over.
" Haruma?!"
Upon seeing the familiar profile, Naruto exclaimed in surprise and quickened his pace to enter the courtyard.
"It really is you! What are you doing here?"
Naruto's eyes widened, and he asked.
Haruma picked up her teacup and chuckled in response, "I'm from the Uchiha Clan, is that so strange?"
Naruto paused, then suddenly slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "Oh, right!"
"I almost forgot about you, you're from the same clan as Sasuke."
"You're still as clueless as ever."
After finishing speaking, Haruma squinted and drank the hot tea.
"Stay?"
Naruto pointed at the one who was enjoying himself and yelled angrily, "Hey! Haruma, you bastard!"
"I treated you so well back in Konoha! And you call me stupid?!"
"Bang!"
" Naruto?!"
Jiraiya punched Naruto on the head and scolded, "Watch the situation! Follow the rules! Don't make a scene!"
"Ah!!"
Naruto cried out in pain, bent over, and clutched the slightly swollen lump on his head, his entire face contorted in pain!
"Ouch! You Pervy Sage!"
"Alright, Naruto, quiet down for a moment. The woman next to Haruma is Sasuke's mother, and also the matriarch of the Uchiha Clan."
Kakashi stepped forward and reminded Naruto.
"Ah? Sasuke's mother!"
Upon hearing this, Naruto finally calmed down and looked up at the beautiful woman who had been kneeling beside him, whom he had previously ignored.
Her long, flowing black hair, delicate features, and gentle demeanor...
She's a stunning beauty; you'd never guess she's a mother of two.
But what Naruto found most strange was...
His own master, seeing a beauty of this caliber, still maintained a serious demeanor?
" Mikoto, it's been a long time."
Jiraiya greeted them with a complicated expression.
At this moment, Jiraiya could only hope that Minato and Kushina's friends from their past lives were not accomplices or insiders in the Obito incident.
" Lord Jiraiya, it's been a long time."
Mikoto bowed slightly, greeting him respectfully.
After saying Mikoto looked at Naruto, especially at his striking blond hair, and said, " Kushina's child, he's grown so much."
Meeting those gentle eyes, Naruto was taken aback. "Auntie, you—"
"Bang!!"
"Ah, ah!!"
Naruto cried out in pain, clutching his head again, his eyes welling up with tears!
"You bastard! Why are you hitting me too?!"
Haruma withdrew her fist and said calmly, "Call me 'sister,' not 'auntie.'"
Wow, so fast!
Uchiha Haruma, Kakashi had mentioned this person's information.
But seeing the young man's performance with his own eyes, Jiraiya was still quite surprised.
That sudden attack caught even Naruto guard, let alone himself.
After massaging for a while, Naruto finally looked up at Mikoto, "Ah, sister, do you know my mother?"
Naruto had only briefly seen Minato's Reanimated Body once, when he came to Konoha to collect protection money...
He had also heard stories about his father several times from his Third, Jiraiya, and Kakashi.
Naruto heard relatively little about his mother's deeds.
Mikoto squinted and chuckled, "I know her. Your mother is a very lively and beautiful woman!"
"Lively?"
Naruto murmured softly, "This is different from the rumors I heard..."
"Yes, a lively and beautiful girl, she had your father, the Fourth Hokage, completely under her thumb back in the Ninja Academy days~"
Seeing Naruto, Mikoto also showed a look of reminiscence.
"If I remember correctly, Sasuke should be about the same age as Naruto, right?"
Jiraiya asked softly, his eyes fixed intently on Mikoto's expression.
Upon hearing this,
Mikoto paused for a moment, then said calmly, "Yes, Sasuke is only about two months Naruto."
After saying that, Mikoto turned to Jiraiya, "Please feel free to ask me anything. I'll answer if I can."
As the matriarch of the Uchiha Clan, Mikoto was naturally not stupid. She was slightly displeased that her youngest son was being used to test the waters.
Sensing the impatience in Mikoto's tone, Jiraiya cut to the Gate of Opening, " Mikoto, I've come to ask you some questions."
"You know, Konoha was recently invaded by the Akatsuki, and Sasuke was among them."
"Besides Sasuke's situation, we'd also like to ask about Obito Uchiha..."
" Akatsuki the Shinobi World that Obito is the mastermind behind Obito. How much does your clan know about him?"
Jiraiya didn't take the other Naruto, thinking he could just try to trick them into talking and getting information out of them; he didn't know how much time that would waste.
It's better to put the question out in the open. Regardless of whether the other party's answer is true or false, at least it will be of some reference value, so that you won't be completely clueless.
Upon hearing this, Mikoto frowned slightly. "I am just a woman; I am unaware of family secrets, nor will I inquire about them."
Jiraiya felt a chill run down his spine; this was the most troublesome situation he had ever encountered.
Whether you know the answer or not, if someone simply doesn't answer, you can't force them...
" Sasuke and Kimimaro are spies who were ordered to infiltrate Akatsuki."
The whispers that came from beside their ears instantly drew the attention of Jiraiya, Kakashi, and the others!
"Ordered to infiltrate?"
Naruto murmured softly, then suddenly grinned and shouted excitedly at Haruma, who had spoken up, "I knew it! Sasuke would never join that villainous organization!"
"So he went there to be a spy!"
Naruto rested his chin on his hand, deep in thought. "A very good plan. This is at least an S-rank mission, right?"
"That Sasuke kid has improved a lot!"
Jiraiya: "..."
Kakashi: "..."
Seeing Naruto's self-righteous act, the atmosphere became slightly awkward.