The meal, naturally, was impossible to finish. Tsunade, holding a bottle of sake, happily went home.
She didn't feel much indignation, quite the opposite, she felt quite pleased. Bantering with the little girl had eased the pressure of her intense training these past few days, leaving her feeling relaxed. However, her feelings towards Lin Yu were becoming increasingly subtle.
As for Kushina, she wasn't so easily appeased.
She was puffing out her round little cheeks, her small hands clutching Lin Yu's sleeve tightly, ready to drag him home for a "severe punishment"!
Lin Yu kept offering apologies along the way, but today's Kushina was impervious to reason. The strength in her small hands was immense as she dragged Lin Yu home.
Lin Yu didn't dare to resist, afraid of accidentally hurting Kushina, so he let her have her way.
Upon arriving home, Kushina waved her small hand, tossing Lin Yu onto the sofa. She stood with her hands on her hips, a stern expression on her face, glaring at Lin Yu without blinking.
According to the usual script, Lin Yu felt he should now cross his arms, look at Kushina with a frightened expression, and then say, "You, don't come any closer!"
Of course, if it were that sissy Minato Namikaze, he might have done just that. Huh? Why do I think Minato is a sissy now? It must be Kushina's influence!
Lin Yu tidied his clothes, sat up, and walked to Kushina's side. He reached out and pinched her puffed-up cheek, saying softly, "Alright, it was just a normal meal. We didn't even get to eat. If you keep puffing your cheeks like that, Kushina, you'll be as round as a ball."
Kushina wrinkled her little face and pushed Lin Yu's hand away, stopping it from meddling with her cheek. She then continued to stare at Lin Yu without blinking.
After a while, Kushina suddenly pounced into Lin Yu's arms, her eyes red, and said, "Stinky Lin Yu, you're mine! I won't allow you to go on dates with anyone else!"
"Stinky Lin Yu, you're the only family I have left. I don't want to lose you."
"Lin Yu, why don't we... consummate our marriage now!" Kushina whispered in Lin Yu's ear, her face blushing.
Lin Yu's face darkened. He pulled Kushina out of his embrace, looking at her shy and adorable flushed face, and pretended to be angry. "Kushina! Where did you learn all this? I don't remember the ninja academy teaching people about consummating marriages!"
Kushina tapped the floor with her little feet, looking a bit bashful, her large eyes not daring to meet Lin Yu's. She mumbled, "Sister Mikoto told me. Apparently, their young clan head is currently selecting a bride within the clan, and they'll be getting married and consummating their marriage soon. After consummating their marriage, they'll be together forever. Sister Mikoto was happy about it for quite a while!"
Fugaku is selecting a bride within the clan?
Fugaku gave up on Mikoto?
What's going on?
Lin Yu was somewhat enlightened. No wonder the Uchiha hadn't caused him trouble these past few days. The truth is revealed! So that kid Fugaku has fallen for someone else. This is such a big change. I, Lin Yu, haven't done anything bad.
Why did Fugaku suddenly lose interest in Mikoto? Does Fugaku like men now?
Lin Yu was instantly terrified! No! Anyone can be together. Jiraiya and Orochimaru can be together, Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha can get married, but Uchiha Fugaku absolutely cannot be like this!
Otherwise, how would my Itachi-kami be born! Wouldn't Naruto end up alone for life?
How else would I assemble the ultimate trio of Obito, Shisui, and Itachi?
No, this matter must be clarified. Is Fugaku selecting a man or a woman? What if it's a man! Within the Uchiha clan, there's no one whose personality is better than Mikoto's and who is as beautiful. There's no reason for Fugaku to choose someone else.
Lin Yu didn't dare to gamble. If he lost, he would lose a capable subordinate.
Lin Yu gritted his teeth. He decided to scout the Uchiha compound. He said to Kushina, "Kushina, consummating a marriage is something only adults do. Mikoto is really something, not explaining it clearly to you."
Kushina pouted, but she didn't give up. She tightly gripped Lin Yu's clothes and said firmly, "I don't care, I want to be with you, Lin Yu, forever! I want to consummate our marriage!"
Lin Yu looked utterly helpless. He gently stroked her red hair and said, "We can be together forever even without consummating our marriage. I will never leave you, Kushina."
"Really!" Kushina's small eyes lit up. She pouted and mumbled, "But I still think consummating the marriage is more secure. Mikoto told me that if people separate even after consummating their marriage, then you can beat them to death!"
After speaking, Kushina raised her little pink fist, narrowed her eyes, and said, "If Lin Yu dares to abandon me, I'll beat you until you're spitting out teeth." Kushina said these words that made Lin Yu tremble with the cutest tone.
Lin Yu inwardly complained: Mikoto! What else have you taught Kushina! You're about to ruin my Kushina!
Lin Yu thought he had to make Mikoto pay later, but the most important thing right now was to appease Kushina. He lowered his head, pressed his forehead against hers, and said softly, "I won't leave you, Kushina. I promise!"
"Mmm! Then will you still go on dates with Tsunade? And will you go on dates with Mikoto?" Kushina's face was flushed, her beautiful eyes looking at Lin Yu expectantly.
"Uh... Huh! Mikoto, why are you here!"
Kushina's expression tightened, and she awkwardly turned her head, only to find no one there. When she turned back, Lin Yu was nowhere to be seen.
Kushina's fiery red hair flew, sparks flew from her eyes, and she gritted her teeth, shouting, "Stinky Lin Yu, don't let me catch you, or I'll drag you to consummate our marriage!"
...
Phew, I finally escaped. I can't go home for the next few days. I'll have to wait for Kushina to calm down.
Lin Yu used his fastest Body Flicker technique to escape while Kushina was looking away. He nearly lost his direction and crashed into a utility pole.
Should I go and crash at the Konoha Inn for a few days?
Or should I talk about ideals with Orochimaru?
Forget it, no discussions! I'll go to the Uchiha compound to scout the situation first. Lin Yu won't rest until he confirms Fugaku's situation. Originally, Lin Yu wouldn't have worried about such a thing, because it was fundamentally impossible!
But this system is becoming increasingly strange. Lin Yu is afraid of the unlikely. What if it gives me a mission that makes Uchiha Fugaku fall in love with some man? Ptooey! I can't even think about such a thing!
Lin Yu only knew Mikoto in the entire Uchiha compound. Oh, and Fugaku and that Uchiha Tenichi. Together, they barely count as people.
I don't know if Shisui has been born yet. According to the original story, Itachi should be born in about ten years, but for some unknown reason, Uchiha Fugaku is selecting a bride early. I don't know if Itachi will be born early.
Forget it. With Fugaku's condition, one attempt won't be enough to get him pregnant. Maybe it's because he never succeeded that Itachi was born ten years late!
Lin Yu skillfully made his way to Mikoto's house and knocked on the door.
After a long while, there was no response. Lin Yu frowned. Is Mikoto not home?
Lin Yu looked up at the lit house. Is Mikoto taking a bath? Should I just go to the living room and wait for her?
This doesn't seem right. No, I can't do that. Alas, why are my legs moving on their own? If Mikoto questions me later, you'll have to take full responsibility!
Lin Yu's legs: Be human!
Lin Yu flipped over the gate and walked into the living room. He's not a petty person!
Upon entering the living room, Lin Yu saw the scene inside and his pupils suddenly contracted. He blurted out, "Holy crap! Mikoto, what are you doing!"