When it was time to leave work, Mikoto finally couldn't help but stand up and ask, "Mr. President, why do you keep staring at me?"
"Hmm, perhaps it's because Mrs. Mikoto is too charming. Besides, the office isn't that big; I can't just stare at the desk or the walls. The only thing that can be considered a beautiful view here is you, Mrs. Mikoto."
Yuzuru said confidently.
Mikoto:...
"If Madam doesn't like it, then I won't watch it again."
Hearing this, Mikoto thought Yuzuru was angry, and quickly shook her head to explain:
"That's not what I meant. I was just a little curious, after all, I'm already thirty years old this year."
"There's nothing to be curious about, Mrs. Mikoto. You can trust your own charm; mature women naturally have their own charm."
"In the Sea Capital, a thirty-year-old woman is in her prime. This isn't the Shinobi World; we don't need to endure the elements on missions, nor do we need to constantly extract Chakra from our cells for battle. In my opinion, thirty-year-old Lady Mikoto is in her most beautiful prime."
Yuzuru said with a smile.
Mikoto's pretty face flushed slightly. This was the first time she had heard such a direct compliment, especially from a boy ten years younger than her.
"Alright, it's time to leave work, Mikoto. We don't have much to do today, so we can go now."
"Um."
Mikoto nodded obediently and followed Yuzuru out of the office, closing the door behind her.
How's Sasuke doing lately?
In the elevator, Yuzuru looked at Mikoto and asked.
"Not bad."
"Although I said I would take him as my apprentice, unfortunately, as you can see, Sasuke's talent is Lightning Release, which isn't very suitable for me. I had to let Kakashi teach him."
Yuzuru looked at the beautiful woman beside him and said.
"Commander Kakashi is an excellent teacher, and it's all thanks to your arrangements."
"These are all things I should do, but now it's your turn to repay me, Mikoto."
Yuzuru reached out and lifted a strand of Mikoto's hair that was hanging in front of her ear.
Despite feeling disbelief and tension at Yuzuru's actions, Mikoto did not choose to break free. Instead, she felt a special kind of anticipation.
As far as she knew, Yuzuru was already an adult. Being an adult meant that she could do many things that adults do, such as... drinking. Yes, drinking.
She absolutely did not have any wild or nonsensical thoughts.
But what if?
"Didn't I tell you before that I needed your Dōjutsu? Now, Sasuke is about to enter the Sea Capital Military Academy, just like Naruto. By then, he will be able to take care of himself. Besides, there's Itachi, Shisui, and Kakashi. You can now focus on learning Senjutsu without worry."
Upon hearing Yuzuru's words, Mikoto felt a fleeting, almost imperceptible sense of disappointment, but immediately replied, "Then, Your Excellency, when shall I depart?"
"I'll give you a day off tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow you'll come with me to Ten Thousand Fathom Peak. You'd better study your Senjutsu diligently then; I have high hopes for you."
"I will."
Mikoto nodded; now, she had no more hesitation about Yuzuru's arrangements.
With her own children being taken care of so well, she already trusted Yuzuru completely. She had been somewhat apprehensive about leaving the Uchiha Clan in Konoha back then, but now it seemed like the right choice.
Arriving in the Sea Capital was nothing short of a rebirth. She no longer needed to consider her family, nor did she need to worry about her child becoming a double agent, and she no longer needed to face the man who was always thinking about how to compromise. Itachi and Sasuke also had a completely new life.
After leaving the presidential building, Yuzuru smiled and said to Mikoto, "You can relax after work. There's no need to keep calling me by my title. I'm not that old-fashioned."
"Then, I'll boldly call you Yuzuru."
Mikoto felt a surge of excitement, a strange feeling she had never experienced before.
"Yes, just like Kushina, you can call me Yuzuru in private."
After saying that, Yuzuru waved her hand and instantly disappeared from the spot.
Mikoto stared at the empty space where Yuzuru had left for a long time before turning and walking towards her house.
Back home, Yuzuru looked at Hinata, who was wearing a plain white plush bathrobe, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Teacher."
Hinata greeted Yuzuru, like a kitten waiting to be petted.
" Hinata did very well today. She learned how to Tree Climbing, Water Walking, and Great Fireball Technique. She's also almost mastered the Shadow Clone."
Uchiha Hikari walked over and said with a smile.
"That's amazing! You definitely deserve praise."
Yuzuru reached out and ruffled Hinata's hair.
No wonder Sakumo and Tsunade both liked to touch their own heads. In the Hokage world, touching heads is a must. Putting aside everything else, at the very least, it feels good.
He has now become someone who likes to pat other people's heads, ultimately becoming the very thing he hated most.
Hinata didn't mind, and instead rubbed her palm against Yuzuru's.
The little guy is easily satisfied; a little praise and encouragement will make him very happy.
Although she didn't experience the family pressures of the original story, Hinata remained as sensible as ever; perhaps it's just her nature.
"Okay, I'm going to wash my hands and face, then we'll eat."
"Okay, I'll go help Sister Hong get her food."
Hinata immediately ran towards the kitchen in her slippers.
A few minutes later, everyone sat down together to eat.
It has to be said that Hong's cooking skills are getting better and better; no wonder he has admired Ruby since he was a child.
Hinata also had a great appetite, and most of the rice in the pot ended up in Hinata stomach, as did the other dishes on the table. Although Yuzuru and the others also ate quite a lot, compared to Hinata, it was nothing.
Hinata's appetite is already exaggerated at her age when she's growing, but she has an extra advantage, making it even more outrageous.
Yuzuru is now certain of only one thing: the Hinata must have never had a full meal since childhood, except for that one time when she ate her fill during the eating contest.
Otherwise, it's impossible to explain why Hinata, who possesses the purest Byakugan and bloodline, has always had mediocre talent, even inferior to Neji.
Of course, this isn't meant to belittle Neji; Neji is indeed a genius, but compared to Hinata, he's not even in the same league.
The strength of the Byakugan speaks volumes about the bloodline clans, especially the Hyuga clan which doesn't learn other ninjutsu. Neji might be a minor genius, but it's illogical that Hinata, who possesses the strongest Byakugan, isn't.
Hinata, who has shown an amazing appetite since childhood, is now getting the nutrition she needs, and her true talent is beginning to show.
After the meal, Yuzuru personally escorted Hinata home.
"Teacher, is there training again tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow is Sunday, so I'm giving you a day off. Have a good time, but remember to eat well."
Yuzuru gently rubbed her little head.
"Yes."
"Alright, then I won't bother you any longer."
Yuzuru nodded to Hyuga Karen behind Hinata, and then disappeared on the spot.
When they got home, Hong and Guang had already cleaned up the dishes, and the two sat together chatting.
Upon seeing Yuzuru, the two women spoke at the same time, " Yuzuru! Come here."
Hearing them call out to her in unison, Yuzuru quickly sat down between them.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing that Hong and Guang's expressions were a bit off, Yuzuru had a bad feeling.
"Speak! What exactly are you doing?"
Hikaru grabbed Yuzuru's arm, and his Mangekyō Sharingan slowly began to rotate.
"We were found out after all."
When Yuzuru saw Hikaru's Sharingan, he realized what was happening. Of course, how could his own physical changes escape Hikaru's eyes?
"Your body has changed so much, and I can't see through that thing between your eyebrows. You wouldn't be using yourself for experiments, would you?"
Uchiha Hikari said worriedly.
Hong also stared intently at Yuzuru.
"Well, let me explain."
Yuzuru leaned back on the sofa and took both of their hands.
Do you remember the Ōtsutsuki Clan I mentioned?
"What's wrong?"
"I'm currently familiarizing myself with the power of the Ōtsutsuki."
Yuzuru closed her eyes, then opened them again.
To Hong and Guang's shock, Yuzuru's pupils had turned white, with a slight hint of light blue.
"You, Byakugan?"
The two women who witnessed this scene were both incredulous.
What's going on?
"It can be considered a successful evolution."
Yuzuru said with a smile.
"The glasses are still my eyes, only they've undergone some minor changes."
"What's going on? Could it be... that thing between your eyebrows?"
After Yuzuru relaxed, Uchiha Hikari finally saw Yuzuru's current situation with his Sharingan. The thing between his eyebrows was constantly emitting Chakra to modify his body, and his eyes were where the most Chakra was gathered.
"That thing between my eyebrows is called the Nine Tomoe Sharingan, also known as the Rinne Sharingan."
" Nine Tomoe Sharingan? Rinne Sharingan?"
Uchiha Hikari was shocked.
"This kind of eye originates from the Ōtsutsuki Clan, but it is more powerful than the eyes of ordinary Ōtsutsuki, because ordinary Ōtsutsuki cannot obtain this kind of eye. Only Ōtsutsuki who have eaten the God Tree Fruit can be born with this third eye."
"Within the Ten Thousand Fathom Peak, there lies the remains of a Ōtsutsuki from thousands of years ago, Ōtsutsuki who had consumed the God Tree Fruit."
"So, the Nine Tomoe Sharingan between your eyebrows belongs to that Ōtsutsuki."
Hong stared at him in shock.
"Yes."
"But don't misunderstand, I haven't done any strange human experiments on myself. When Natural Energy cultivation reaches its highest stage, one can see everything without using their eyes. This state is called the Mind's Eye, and it's like having a third eye appear between your eyebrows."
"In this state, I used Senjutsu Chakra as a guide, and with the guidance of Hakujun and the others, I wanted to create my own third eye, just like the Ōtsutsuki Clan. Unexpectedly, the Nine Tomoe Sharingan was attracted, and it directly detached from the Ōtsutsuki's corpse and flew into my brow."
Although there was a slight mishap, the outcome was ultimately quite smooth. My original Nine Tomoe Sharingan has undergone a transformation under the influence of Senjutsu Chakra, and has now completely become my third eye, constantly evolving and giving back to me.
"It can be said that this is the ultimate product of the fusion of the ultimate Natural Energy and the ultimate Chakra."
Yuzuru grasped Hong's fingers and gently placed them on the tightly closed Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan between her brows.