Naruto: Multiverse Character Templates

After unlocking Tsumukari Muramasa, the Seven Warlords of the Sea could be considered to have fulfilled its mission.

But that did not mean it was useless now.

Once the Third Shinobi World War broke out, if Konoha went to war with Kirigakure, the Seven Warlords of the Sea could become a surprise force.

Perhaps it could even help Konoha easily defeat Kirigakure.

Natsuki came back to himself and picked up a battle report on Kirigakure and Kumogakure.

The current situation between the two sides was that they were fighting back and forth.

In terms of strength, Kumogakure was superior.

But Kirigakure had the advantage of the environment.

They were fighting near the sea, which was beneficial to Water Release shinobi.

Compared to Kirigakure, Kumogakure had very few Water Release shinobi.

However, both sides were still probing each other and had not deployed their true main forces.

At that moment, a knock sounded on the door.

"Come in."

Natsuki put down the battle report in his hand.

The door opened.

Mikoto walked in.

She stopped in front of Natsuki and took out an invitation.

"Natsuki."

Mikoto said, "This is a wedding invitation our clan head asked me to pass to you."

"Your clan head is getting married?"

Natsuki paused slightly and accepted the invitation.

Mikoto nodded and said softly, "It will be at the end of this month, August 29th."

Natsuki opened the invitation and glanced at it.

The groom was Fugaku Uchiha, and the bride was Ria Uchiha.

Natsuki remembered that Ria was a jonin.

Aside from that, he did not have much of an impression of her.

"I will arrive on time."

Natsuki raised his head and said.

"The clan head will definitely be very happy to know that."

Mikoto could not help revealing a smile.

"Mikoto, when do you plan to get married?"

Natsuki suddenly asked.

"I... I have not thought about that."

Mikoto froze for a moment, then became somewhat flustered and answered subconsciously.

"You are a genius of the Uchiha clan, young and beautiful. Is no one pursuing you?"

Natsuki chuckled and asked.

Mikoto froze.

This question from Natsuki once again exceeded her expectations.

"There are."

Mikoto answered truthfully, "But none of them meet my standards."

"What are your standards?"

Natsuki asked curiously.

Mikoto met his gaze and felt her heart speed up. For a moment, she did not know what to say.

"I am only curious."

Natsuki's tone was relaxed as he said, "You do not need to be nervous. It is fine if you do not want to say."

"I... do not have any specific standards."

Mikoto suppressed the emotions in her heart and said, "It depends on fate."

"I see."

Natsuki then asked, "Who has your clan head invited to the wedding?"

"All shinobi with connections to the Uchiha clan have been invited."

Mikoto answered, "Aside from them, there are Hokage-sama, Tsunade-sama, and shinobi from departments such as the Hokage Guard."

"Can I bring my three students with me?"

Natsuki nodded slightly and asked.

"Of course."

Mikoto immediately said, "No matter whom you bring, they will be guests of the Uchiha clan."

"So I have quite a bit of face in the Uchiha clan?"

Natsuki smiled and asked.

"You are an honored guest of the Uchiha clan."

Mikoto said without hesitation.

She was not exaggerating at all.

It had all started when Natsuki had helped her become a Hokage secretary.

The current Fugaku, or rather the Uchiha clan, all hoped that her charm would successfully win Natsuki over.

"Then that is my honor."

Natsuki ended the topic and said, "Thank you for making the trip. You can go handle your work."

"It is something I should do."

Mikoto paused and said, "My work is already finished. I will stay and help you. I will brew you some tea first."

After speaking, she walked toward the tea table.

Mikoto faced away from Natsuki and crouched down.

Her posture was neat and graceful.

"Did you paint your nails today?"

Natsuki suddenly thought of something and asked.

"I paint them every day."

Mikoto paused slightly and answered.

At the same time, she felt somewhat puzzled.

Did Natsuki like her painted nails that much?

Why?

"I bought you another bottle of nail polish in a different color."

Natsuki looked at her and said.

"Thank you."

Mikoto soon finished brewing the tea and brought the cup in front of him.

"This bottle is red."

Natsuki accepted the teacup, took a sip, then said, "If you only use it on your fingernails, it will take a long time to finish. You might as well use it on your toenails too."

Mikoto subconsciously revealed a blank expression.

After she reacted, she hurriedly shook her head, expressing refusal.

"I bought the nail polish, so I should decide how it is used."

Natsuki put down the teacup and smiled. "Sit on the sofa and take off your shoes."

Mikoto's expression stiffened.

Her mind went blank, and her heart trembled.

But hearing Natsuki's words, which sounded almost like an order, she ultimately did not dare disobey.

She walked to the sofa.

After sitting down, she bent over and removed her open-toed ankle boots.

In his previous life, Natsuki had noticed that shinobi in the original story liked wearing open-toed boots or sandals.

Mikoto glanced at Natsuki, then sat sideways on the sofa.

Her legs were together, and her posture was tense from nervousness.

Natsuki walked forward and sat down, then helped her apply the polish.

Mikoto could clearly feel the touch of his hand.

The blush on her face became more obvious.

After all, this was the first time she had such close contact with a man.

Before long, Natsuki finished painting all ten toenails.

Mikoto was about to pull her feet back, but he stopped her.

"The polish is not dry yet."

Natsuki said, "Since we have some time, I will give you a massage."

"N-No need."

Mikoto subconsciously refused.

"What is there to worry about? Do you not often give me massages?"

As Natsuki spoke, he began massaging her calves.

Mikoto was caught off guard and let out a quiet sound.

She quickly covered her mouth and tensed her legs.

Natsuki glanced at her, and his hands gradually applied more pressure.

Mikoto bit her lip.

As one of the strongest shinobi alive, Natsuki understood the human body very well and knew exactly where to press.

Mikoto's breathing became a little unsteady.

Only when a sudden ache spread through her body did she instinctively straighten her back.

"How is it?"

Natsuki asked.

"I am... I am fine."

Mikoto found that after the brief ache came a wave of comfort, making her nearly lose composure.

"My massage skills are not bad."

Hearing this, Natsuki smiled.

"They are... very good."

Mikoto shifted her gaze away, not daring to look at him.

But soon, her breath caught.

Because Natsuki moved slightly, and the massage gradually shifted higher.

"Um..."

Mikoto could not help speaking.

"What is it? Am I pressing the wrong place?"

Natsuki applied a little pressure with his fingers.

"I... No."

Mikoto lowered her head and did not resist, letting him continue the massage.

Time slowly passed.

Mikoto felt her body becoming weaker and softer.

She subconsciously leaned against the sofa, her eyes slightly unfocused.

"All right, that is enough for today."

Natsuki withdrew his hands and said.

Mikoto stared blankly for a moment before gradually coming back to herself.

She subconsciously lowered her legs, but because they were weak, her body tilted forward uncontrollably.

Seeing this, Natsuki immediately stepped forward and supported her.

"Th-Thank you."

Mikoto was so embarrassed that even her ears turned red.

She quickly stood up and retreated half a step.

"I... I will leave first. See you next time."

Mikoto turned and fled in a hurry.

The door closed.

Natsuki smiled, then returned to his work.

After finishing his work, he returned to the Senju clan compound and continued training.

At present, only two items remained in his training.

One was the Dead Demon Consuming Seal, and the other was the Spirit Transformation Technique.

Among them, the Dead Demon Consuming Seal was almost complete. He would fully master it this month.

The Spirit Transformation Technique was slightly worse and still needed time.

"Guess who I am?"

A sudden voice rang out.

The voice was unfamiliar, probably deliberately changed.

Changing one's voice was not difficult in the shinobi world.

The Transformation Technique, one of the Three Body Techniques, could change the voice.

Natsuki felt a familiar touch from behind.

He estimated the person hugging him from the outline.

"Kushina."

Natsuki said with a smile.

"Correct. Here is your reward."

Kushina released him and moved in front of him.

She stood on tiptoe and gave him a kiss without hesitation.

Natsuki naturally did not stand on ceremony. He lowered his head and returned it.

After a long while, their lips parted.

"I have good news for you."

Kushina's face was slightly red as she breathed and spoke.

"What good news?"

Natsuki pinched her cheek and asked.

She looked especially charming right now.

If the timing had been right, he would have teased her properly.

"I learned Adamantine Sealing Chains!"

Kushina said proudly.

"That is indeed good news."

Natsuki paused slightly, then smiled.

Adamantine Sealing Chains was a sealing technique of the Uzumaki clan.

But judging from its performance in the original story, it was more like an ability of the Uzumaki clan.

After all, Karin had used Adamantine Sealing Chains on her own despite having no one to teach her.

The effect of Adamantine Sealing Chains was simple. It extended chains to bind the target.

But that target included tailed beasts.

Even the Nine-Tails could be easily suppressed by Adamantine Sealing Chains.

In short, its power was extremely extraordinary.

"From now on, there will be no need to worry about the Nine-Tails going berserk."

Natsuki stroked her head, leaned close to her ear, and said, "I will reward you tonight."

Kushina's heart trembled when she heard this, but more than that, she was looking forward to it.

Natsuki released her and began training.

Time arrived on August 29th.

[Congratulations to the host for unlocking Ability Four of the Angra Mainyu Template: Four Nights' End.]

Natsuki stopped practicing the Dead Demon Consuming Seal and stood in place, absorbing the information pouring into his mind.

The effect of Four Nights' End was to forcibly raise his strength by one level at the cost of his life.

Natsuki's current strength was roughly Kage-level.

Raising it by one level would undoubtedly allow him to reach beyond Kage-level.

But the price was his life.

Clearly, Four Nights' End was an ultimate move, equivalent to opening all Eight Gates.

Natsuki had Death and Resurrection from the Kikyō Template, so theoretically, he could use it once.

But if he could avoid using it, he naturally would.

After all, he did not want to be forced into a dead end.

"Natsuki, it is almost ten. We should set out!"

Kushina appeared before him.

Aside from her, Tsunade was also there.

"Let us go."

Natsuki nodded and said.

Today was Fugaku's wedding.

The wedding officially began at ten in the morning.

"You two come along as well."

Natsuki looked at Guy and Kurenai nearby.

Shizune was not there. She had gone to Konoha Hospital with Nonō.

Of course, the two of them would also attend Fugaku's wedding.

The group walked toward the Uchiha clan compound.

Before they even arrived, they could already hear the sounds of celebration.

Especially the cheerful music.

The one welcoming guests at the entrance was Yashiro Uchiha.

He was of the same generation as Tsunade, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and the others, and he had considerable prestige within the Uchiha clan.

"Tsunade-sama."

When Yashiro saw them, he quickly walked forward. "Natsuki-sama."

As for Kushina, he did not know her.

Guy and Kurenai were juniors, so there was no need to pay them special attention.

"Please wait a moment."

After exchanging greetings, Yashiro turned and left.

A moment later, he appeared with Mikoto.

"I will lead you inside."

Mikoto bowed slightly and said.

Natsuki silently thought that the Uchiha clan was truly thorough.

The group followed Mikoto into the courtyard.

Many guests had already arrived.

After seeing Tsunade, Natsuki, and the others, they greeted them one after another.

"Sis! Natsuki!"

Nawaki's voice rang out.

Natsuki looked over.

Aside from him, Minato, Shikaku Nara, Uzumaki Kae, and the others were there as well.

They were either members of the Hokage Guard or Hokage secretaries.

The reason they were gathered together was because they had all gone to the Hokage building early in the morning to handle work.

Natsuki had not gone because he had been training the Dead Demon Consuming Seal.

"Mikoto, you can go handle your duties."

Seeing this, Tsunade spoke.

"I will accompany you."

Mikoto shook her head and said.

Tsunade paused slightly, feeling somewhat puzzled, but did not ask further.

The group walked toward Nawaki's table.

Before long, Nonō and Shizune also arrived on time.

The last guest to arrive was Orochimaru.

Even Fugaku had no choice but to come out and greet him personally.

At ten in the morning, the wedding officially began.

Fugaku and Ria walked out according to the wedding ceremony's process.

One wore a black formal haori, and the other wore a white wedding kimono.

"Nawaki, you are not young anymore. When are you going to find a girlfriend?"

Tsunade looked at them, and a thought suddenly came to her mind.

"I am not in a hurry."

Nawaki froze for a moment and said.

He had never thought about this matter at all.

Minato and the others exchanged glances and all chose to remain silent.

After all, this was their family matter, so it was not convenient for them to speak.

Natsuki felt a subtle sense of déjà vu.

How had he crossed into the shinobi world and still encountered marriage pressure?

Kushina and Nonō subconsciously looked at Natsuki.

The same question appeared in both of their minds.

When should they marry Natsuki?

"What do you mean you are not in a hurry?"

Tsunade reminded him, "You are currently the only man in our family."

Nawaki scratched his head, then suddenly thought of something and said, "Sis, if you do not get married, how can I get married?"

"What does my marriage have to do with yours?"

Tsunade asked, somewhat dissatisfied.

"You are my sister!"

Nawaki said with complete confidence.

"I think what Nawaki said does make sense."

Orochimaru suddenly spoke.

"Do you have the right to criticize me?"

Tsunade snorted coldly and asked in return.

Hearing this, Orochimaru could only fall silent.

"Love depends on fate."

Natsuki blinked and said, "I believe that when the right time comes, Nawaki will naturally get married."

"Exactly!"

Nawaki immediately agreed.

Tsunade tugged at the corner of her mouth and could only glare at Natsuki.

She withdrew her gaze and thought of what Nawaki had said.

As the older sister, she should indeed get married first.

But Tsunade thought through the men her age and could not find a single male shinobi she liked.

She shook her head, and Natsuki suddenly appeared in her mind.

Tsunade frowned slightly and secretly complained to herself.

What am I even thinking?

By the time the wedding ceremony ended, it was already noon.

Fugaku walked forward and swept his gaze around.

His eyes lingered on Orochimaru and the others for a moment.

It had to be said that their attendance this time had truly given him face.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had been Hokage for so many years, yet he had never come to the Uchiha clan to attend a wedding.

Not only him, but also high-ranking officials like Danzō Shimura.

After Fugaku gave a few words of thanks, lunch officially began.

After eating, Orochimaru and the others did not stay. They greeted everyone and left.

Natsuki returned to his office.

After all, he had spent the morning training the Dead Demon Consuming Seal and had not come to work.

He raised an eyebrow, stopped, and looked behind him.

Mikoto walked out.

Clearly, she had been following him since he left the Uchiha clan compound.

"What is it?"

Natsuki looked at her and asked.

"The reception at the wedding may have been lacking. Please forgive us."

Mikoto bowed slightly and said.

"There were so many people. You did not need to personally look after me."

Natsuki shook his head and said, "Anyone who did not know better might think there was some special relationship between us."

A special relationship?

Mikoto froze, and her cheeks immediately reddened.

Seeing her like this, Natsuki's heart stirred.

She was a gentle and beautiful woman, her face flushed with shyness. There was an indescribable charm to her.

Natsuki leaned closer to her.

A faint fragrance drifted over.

Mikoto's body stiffened, and she felt his breath.

Natsuki moved a little closer.

Mikoto's heart pounded.

But she did not dodge. Instead, she closed her eyes.

Seeing this, Natsuki kissed her soft lips.

Mikoto's breath caught. Then, filled with shyness and awkwardness, she quietly accepted his kiss.

(To be continued.)

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