"Naraka, you're up early!"
Uchiha Itachi, with his little backpack, had just opened the door when he saw Uchiha Naraka waiting for him with a smile.
"Sorry to keep you waiting again. Next time, why don't you just come in for breakfast?"
Naraka felt a little strange hearing Itachi's words. What, are you trying to get me to freeload at your place every day?
So awkward!
"Thank you, Itachi-kun, I appreciate the offer, but I couldn't possibly! Let's hurry to school."
Naraka's face was slightly flushed. Even though making breakfast is a hassle, do you think I'm so easily swayed?
Come on, back when I hadn't transmigrated yet, everyone called me: the man with the most principles in the world.
"Naraka, Itachi, wait a moment."
Just as the two were about to leave, Uchiha Fugaku walked out of the house.
He then said to them:
"Don't run around after school tonight. Attend the family gathering at Naka Shrine at 6 PM."
Hearing Uchiha Fugaku's words, Naraka was slightly taken aback. Could it be that the plot was starting to unfold?
Was this the signal for the Uchiha clan's rebellion?
That didn't seem right. Logically, in Konohagakure's year 54, Shisui wanted to stop the clan's rebellion, but Danzo didn't trust him. So, he ambushed Shisui and stole his right eye.
It was only the end of year 52 now; there should be at least a year until the plot began.
Forget it, I have to go either way. I'll find out what's happening when I get there.
I hope this isn't because of me, that I haven't changed the story.
Konohagakure and Kumogakure are at each other's throats right now. If the Uchiha suddenly launch a coup, the consequences would be unimaginable.
You could say that if this plot really does lead to the Fourth Shinobi World War, it's almost a certainty it will happen.
"Alright, Patriarch."
Uchiha Naraka answered readily.
"Understood, Father."
Uchiha Itachi nodded with a smile, but Naraka noticed that Uchiha Itachi's fists were clenched tightly.
The sun had unknowingly climbed up the treetops, and after sending their Shadow Clones off to class, the two arrived at the training grounds.
In the "intense" battle just now, Uchiha Itachi, the king of drawing outlines, had once again lost to Naraka. Both of them were panting, lying side by side under a large tree to cool down.
"Naraka, it's getting late. Why don't we go to my place for a meal and then continue?"
Itachi sat up, feeling a bit hungry.
"No, thank you, Itachi-kun. It seems the door to my house is still open, I have to go home quickly."
What's the deal with Naraka's door? If it's not working, just tear it down.
Either it's unlocked or open. This is too troublesome. Today, I have to go see what's going on with this door.
"Is that so? Then, can I come over to your place? If the door lock is broken, I can help fix it."
"No need, I'll just go take a look myself…"
"It's settled then, let's go."
Naraka was bewildered as Itachi took her little hand. What should she do? It felt like she was being… molested?
Should she struggle? Would it affect her Affection Level income? Brothers, give me some advice, I need it fast.
And wasn't this the first time in her memories that Itachi had interrupted someone?
As a child with the best upbringing in the Naruto household, Uchiha Itachi had always seemed polite to Naraka.
No matter what, he would let others finish speaking.
How could he suddenly be so assertive? This wasn't right? She hadn't even said anything, had she?
Uchiha Naraka, of course, didn't know that Uchiha Itachi had developed a serious grudge against her door.
Right now, Itachi was solely focused on either fixing the door to Naraka's house.
But what if he couldn't fix it?
If he couldn't fix it, he'd just take it apart. At worst, he'd get Naraka a new one.
After all, his family had money.
This was Itachi's first time at Naraka's place. The location was truly remote. Even within the Uchiha clan's territory, it would be hard to find a place more secluded than this.
You could say that if there was a "Most Remote Home in Konohagakure" ranking, Naraka was confident she could compete for first place.
Seeing the location of Uchiha Naraka's home, Uchiha Itachi felt a little uncomfortable. He really hadn't expected Naraka's life to be so hard!
Itachi silently walked to the door of Naraka's house.
The dilapidated door, its white paint mostly chipped away, trembled with every gust of wind.
Uchiha Itachi didn't doubt for a moment that a single kick would send the door flying off its hinges; the lock was completely useless.
"Naraka, aren't you going to invite me in?"
Although Itachi was deeply troubled, his expression remained unchanged. He turned, smiling, to the beautiful girl behind him.
"Uh… fine, I guess."
Naraka reluctantly opened the door to her home. Itachi, without hesitation, walked right in.
Then, sitting on the sofa, she surveyed Naraka's little nest, and suddenly said:
"Naraka, I'm hungry."
Seriously? Couldn't you be a little more polite?
You're hungry? I'm hungry too! I'm not even seven years old yet, and you expect me to cook for you?
But then again, I did turn down her invitation earlier. Now she's come to my place hungry. I can't just kick her out, can I?
Naraka looked at Uchiha Itachi's handsome little face, and couldn't bring herself to refuse.
In the end, she could only say resentfully, her face black:
"Wait a moment then. I only have some leftovers. Make do with them."
"Mmhmm, whatever Naraka makes, I'll eat," Uchiha Itachi said, looking easygoing, his face still lit with a youthful smile.
Naraka sighed. Fine, fine. Thinking positively, this meal wouldn't be for nothing.
If you can't raise your Affection Level after you eat…
I'll eat you tonight!
Naraka thought this as she walked into the kitchen.
With only one person at home for the past few months, Naraka's cooking skills had basically reached perfection.
Well… at least she cooked quickly, and it looked pretty good.
She went to the kitchen and returned shortly after with two plates of tomato and egg rice.
Uchiha Itachi looked at the exquisite dishes in front of him and scratched his head.
Uh… is this curry rice? It doesn't seem like it, but it looks so appetizing.
"Naraka, what kind of dish is this? I've never seen it before."
Just eat it, why so much nonsense? This is proper Chinese food, you wouldn't have eaten it before.
"Try it, I researched it myself when I had nothing to do."
Naraka smiled, her eyes full of mirth, what she was thinking and what she was saying were completely different.
"Then I won't be polite!"
Uchiha Itachi picked up the small spoon from the plate and quickly devoured the rice bowl.
"Mm, Naraka, you're amazing! This is the most delicious meal I've ever eaten. As a thank you, I'll have someone fix your door tomorrow!"
So this is what Naraka-chan made? It really is delicious. Itachi felt incredibly satisfied.
[Congratulations, Host, your Affection Level with Uchiha Itachi has increased, and you have received 40 currency points.]
"I'm glad you like it, Itachi-kun."
Uchiha Naraka smiled even sweeter upon hearing the system's notification. This must be what satisfaction feels like.
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