Konoha: The Man Who Became the Fourth Hokage

"You bastard!"

"Do you have any idea how long I've been waiting for you?!"

Nao was furious.

If he had ignored her because of the war, she could understand. She wasn't some unreasonable princess.

But after the war ended—

Three whole months.

He hadn't come to see her even once.

Not once.

It was enough to drive her insane.

"I've just been busy…"

"And besides, you were always in the Hyūga clan archives…"

"Okay, okay, I was wrong."

Seeing her expression grow darker by the second, Kyūsei immediately surrendered.

"So what?!"

"So that means you couldn't come find me?!"

"One hundred and thirty-five days!"

"If I didn't know you were still alive, I'd have thought you were dead!"

Nao grabbed his collar and shook him violently.

"I'm sorry! I was wrong!"

He folded instantly.

They were already in a relationship. If he'd been busy because of the war, that was understandable.

But this long?

No matter how busy he was, he should have made time.

The fact that she still came to find him was already a blessing.

Back in his previous life, something like this would've meant an automatic breakup.

Delete. Block. End of story.

"I don't care! The next month is mine!"

"No—"

"Two months!"

She refused to let go of his collar.

"Okay, okay. I'll be with you. All of it."

He coaxed her gently.

She was the young lady of the Hyūga clan.

She had ignored gossip and chosen him—

And he had neglected her.

That wasn't fair.

And honestly, he was already ridiculously lucky.

Across Konoha—across the entire ninja world—how many shinobi had two partners?

One was the Golden Flash's successor.

The other, the Hyūga clan's proud daughter.

Both were prodigies. Dream girls.

The fact they could even tolerate each other was already absurd.

"You said it!"

Nao's expression finally softened.

"Come here."

She crooked a finger at him.

"W-what…"

Kyūsei hesitated.

There weren't many people in Konoha who could keep him in check.

Nao was absolutely one of them.

And unlike others, her methods were… direct.

Before he could retreat, she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"We're outside…"

He twitched helplessly as her breath brushed his skin.

Nao activated her Byakugan for a brief scan—then deactivated it calmly.

"Everyone's asleep. No one's watching."

Sister… is that really what the Byakugan is for?

He didn't get to complain.

Her soft lips pressed against his.

Her scent filled his senses.

Instinctively, he pulled her closer.

Their breaths tangled. His grew heavier.

His hands wandered before he caught himself—

And she gently caught his wrist before things went further.

She didn't even use force.

But he stopped.

He sighed faintly.

Nao, however, seemed to "compensate."

Her kiss deepened.

After a long moment, when she finally needed air, he reluctantly pulled back.

A faint silver thread lingered between them before breaking.

Nao wasn't like Kaoru .

Nao was proactive.

Aggressive.

In her own way.

"Bad boy…"

She leaned against him, cheeks flushed, brushing soft kisses along his neck.

"You started it."

He retorted.

She noticed his reaction and smiled in satisfaction, pinching his cheek lightly.

"That's enough teasing."

"Come see me tomorrow."

And just like that—

She left him burning and walked away.

Kyūsei touched his lips helplessly and laughed.

At least she didn't beat him up.

—

When he returned home—

He saw the troublesome "son" sitting on the sofa with arms crossed.

Uzumaki Menma.

His mood darkened instantly.

"How did it go?"

"What did Lord Hokage say?"

Kaoru stepped out from the guest room.

"It's fine. He's staying here for now."

Kyūsei waved it off.

"Whatever."

"Kill me or torture me, I don't care."

"If you're hoping I'll repent, save your breath."

Menma said flatly.

The next second—

Thud.

A fist smacked the top of his head.

"You!"

"Don't push it!"

Menma exploded.

This guy—

In every world—

Was he always this violent?!

"How are you talking to your dad?"

Kyūsei glared.

"You— you—!"

"I'll fight you!!!"

Kaoru , holding a bedsheet, hesitated.

"Kyūsei… maybe go a little easier…"

"Shut up!"

"I don't need your fake concern!"

Menma snapped immediately.

"You dare talk to Kaoru like that?!"

Kyūsei didn't hesitate.

He pressed Menma straight into the floor.

"You bastard!"

"Let me go!"

"Undo my seal and fight me one-on-one!"

Menma shouted defiantly.

"Fight your head!"

"I'm beating you because I can!"

And Kyūsei suppressed him again without mercy.

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