Konoha: Naruto's abnormal life choices

Ye Yue said she had something important to ask Naruto.

But Naruto was focused on increasing the corruption value stats and acted without hesitation—grabbing her wrist and pulling her into the room.

He shut the door behind them in one swift, assertive motion.

Ye Yue seemed startled by Naruto's sudden action. She stumbled and fell to the floor, flustered.

"What are you doing?! I told you, I have something important to say—and our earlier conversation isn't finished!" she exclaimed, trying to collect herself.

Before she could even finish her sentence, Naruto was already on top of her.

Even though she was nearly 1.7 meters tall, Naruto, standing at about 1.6 meters, had no trouble asserting control.

He wasn't worried about her getting angry.

With her corruption value already at 88%, what was there to fear?

[Friend "Sarutobi Hazuki"'s corruption value increased by 2% — now 90%!]

Ninety.

Their eyes met, and Ye Yue could feel Naruto's warm breath so close that it made her face flush deeply.

But she couldn't summon the will to resist him.

Her heart pounded uncontrollably.

Hazuki Sarutobi had a terrifying realization—she might've truly fallen in love with this boy.

But this wasn't the time.

Swallowing her nerves, she turned her face slightly, her soft lips parting. "Naruto-kun, please... let me go. I really have something important to say."

"It's that important?"

The beautiful woman was right in front of him. Besides brushing the stats, Naruto's desires were fully ignited now.

"I don't care about any nonsense right now," Naruto said firmly. "Right now, I only want you."

[Friend "Sarutobi Hazuki"'s corruption value increased by 2% — now 92%!]

"Mmm~"

Why is he being so overbearing today?

Ye Yue could feel the warmth of Naruto's palms, and her heart was racing. Her face was flushed.

Even though she knew she was emotionally vulnerable, she still tried to reason. She averted her gaze, murmuring:

"No, Naruto-kun… I'm almost thirty. The age gap between us is just… too much."

"Age doesn't matter. Height is just a number. If there's mutual love between us, why should any of that get in the way?"

Naruto spoke while gently taking hold of her fair, delicate hands. This time, his grip carried even more conviction.

[Friend "Sarutobi Hazuki"'s corruption value increased by 2% — now 94%!]

Ye Yue grew more flustered. At 94% corruption, she had completely forgotten Hinata Mari's earlier request.

All she could think about now was her own conflict.

Her lips trembled slightly as she asked, "But even if I accept this, what about Konohamaru? He looks up to you so much—how will you face him after this?"

"Ma'am, don't forget—Konohamaru was part of the reason I found the courage to hold your hand in the first place. He's encouraged me many times."

"If he ever questions it, we'll just remind him of that."

Naruto leaned in closer, their noses brushing.

As their breaths intertwined, he released her hands gently and raised one to stroke her cheek. Then he confidently turned her hand palm-up so they were face to face.

[Friend "Sarutobi Hazuki"'s corruption value increased by 2% — now 96%!]

Ye Yue looked flustered. Truthfully, Naruto wasn't even applying force. She could've pulled away at any moment.

But they both understood the game now.

He knew her reluctance was mostly for show, and she knew his desire was sincere.

This was just the opening act.

Gritting her teeth, Ye Yue asked one last time, "What if the villagers find out one day? What will Konohamaru and I do then?"

"That's the least of our worries."

Naruto smiled confidently. "You've seen me fight. Of all the people in Konoha, you understand my talent and potential best."

"If I truly want it, it's only a matter of time before I become Hokage. When that day comes, I'll have both you and Konohamaru take my name. Who would dare say anything then?"

[Friend "Sarutobi Hazuki"'s corruption value increased by 2% — now 98%!]

"Hmph."

Hazuki Sarutobi let out a soft laugh. Her eyes sparkled with heat, and she teased:

"You little brat… when exactly did you fall for me? You were trying to make me change my name the first time we met?"

Ah.

Naruto froze slightly. So this was what she had wanted to ask earlier when she sent Konohamaru away—she had figured out that he was the one who sneaked into the Sarutobi house and teased her.

But instead of kicking him out, she had cleared the room and given them time to be alone.

The signal was obvious. Even a fool would understand.

"Then from now on, you'll be Uzumaki Hazuki. And our son will be Uzumaki Konohamaru."

"I haven't agreed to anything yet! Don't just—mmph!"

Before she could finish her sentence, Naruto silenced her with a kiss. The heat of his breath tickled her ear, flooding her mind.

Her thoughts went blank as Naruto's presence overwhelmed her.

[Friend "Sarutobi Hazuki"'s corruption value increased by 2% — now 100%!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host — Sarutobi Hazuki's corruption value has reached 100%! Keep up the good work!]

[Ding! Mission Option Three complete. Reward (Talent: 100% Illusion Resistance) granted and automatically equipped!]

Naruto didn't even register the system's congratulatory messages. His entire focus was on Sarutobi Hazuki.

Outside, the wind howled.

But within the room, time seemed to stop as Naruto kissed her passionately.

The lights in the room dimmed.

Outside in the yard, Hinata Mari was walking alone, her Byakugan activated as veins bulged around her eyes.

She wasn't angry—just observing.

"Oh~"

Shaking her head with a smile, she murmured, "Who is that boy? How did he make Hazuki—the famously proper and composed widow—fall so hard?"

"I only came to talk, and she had to sneak in some romance first."

"Really now… I'm getting more and more curious."

Still chuckling to herself, Hinata Mari retracted her Byakugan and walked calmly back to the guest room Hazuki had prepared for her.

She'd wait a little longer.

Let Ye Yue enjoy herself for now.

Next door, in Konohamaru's room—

He hadn't fallen asleep.

He was still thinking about his mother, worried after what Naruto had told him earlier about her potential misfortune.

So he rolled restlessly in bed, unable to sleep. All he could do was pray Naruto would protect his mom.

He thought he heard faint voices from the other side of the wall—his mother and Naruto's brother talking softly.

Konohamaru pressed his hands together in prayer.

"Please, Naruto-nii… I'm counting on you to keep Mom safe."

That same night, under the gentle moonlight…

Deep within the bamboo forests outside the Fire Daimyo's palace—

Uchiha Sasuke was off to one side practicing Fire Style jutsu. His intense dedication had inspired both Neji and Rock Lee, who were now training hard even into the night.

Rock Lee was finishing his 30,000th push-up. Neji, standing nearby, was sharpening his Byakugan with a flurry of precise Hyūga strikes.

Suddenly—

Neji paused.

He looked up at the moon, a shadow of worry clouding his face.

"I have a bad feeling," he muttered.

Activating his Byakugan, he scanned the area—nothing. No signs of danger.

Still, his heart was uneasy.

Where was this feeling coming from?

Rock Lee wiped the sweat from his brow and asked, "Did you sense an enemy?"

Neji shook his head. "No. But… my eyelids are twitching. It feels like fate is warning me. Something big is coming—something that could change my life."

A deep sense of foreboding weighed on him.

"Tch. Tch. Tch."

Sasuke approached, his voice laced with sarcasm.

"I'm so sick of hearing about your 'fate' crap. If it really exists, then break it."

"Hmph." Neji gave him a cold look. "People like you will never understand. Fate is the will of the gods—it can't be defied."