Naruto: Starting With Three Tomoe Sharingan, Girlfriend Kushina

Inside the Konoha Military Police Force headquarters.

"Elder, that bitch Asuka doesn't know what's good for her. I personally visited her home and even mentioned your name, but she didn't even let me through the door..."

Having suffered such treatment, Uchiha Ken was so angry his face turned red, and his hatred for Ryun's family grew even stronger.

After listening to Uchiha Ken's complaint, Uchiha Sōsei felt speechless. He couldn't help but think how utterly incompetent this so-called cousin was...

Under normal circumstances, who would get chased away without even being allowed inside? Even a stranger wouldn't be treated like this.

'Looks like I picked the wrong person...'

The elder had thought that since the two families were related by blood, communication would be easier. Instead, it backfired...

"Forget it, you may leave."

Uchiha Sōsei waved his hand dismissively. He couldn't even be bothered to listen to Uchiha Ken's whining anymore.

"Yes..."

After Uchiha Ken left, Uchiha Sōsei turned his gaze to Uchiha Tō.

"Tō, I went to see the Third Hokage. He agreed to let Kazuyo return to school..."

The Uchiha elder had personally gone to the Hokage's office to plead for a child's sake. Even Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't refuse to give him some face.

Politics was all about mutual concessions. Politicians rarely fought tooth and nail over individuals or trivial matters.

Every major or minor issue could become a bargaining chip in politics, as long as it held enough value.

"You've gone to great trouble for us, Elder!"

Uchiha Tō's eyes reddened as he bowed deeply.

"The Third Hokage set one condition: Kazuyo must obtain forgiveness from the two parties involved (Ryun and Kushina)."

"What!"

Uchiha Tō froze for a moment before exploding in anger.

"Is the Third out of his mind? My son is the victim here!"

"Kazuyo's foot still hasn't fully healed. He walks with a limp. We haven't even demanded an apology from them, and now the Third wants my son to apologize to them?"

Uchiha Sōsei sighed.

In truth, it wasn't the Third Hokage who had proposed this condition, but one of the Hokage's advisors, Koharu Utatane.

That old woman simply wanted to spite the Uchiha clan. For some reason—whether intentionally or not—the Third Hokage agreed to the demand without hesitation.

As the weaker party, the elder couldn't argue much. After all, the fault lay with Uchiha Kazuyo, so he had no choice but to accept the condition.

"Consider this a favor to me and the Third Hokage. Just let Kazuyo apologize, and it'll be over... After all, he was the one who started it..."

Before Uchiha Tō could protest further, Uchiha Sōsei added:

"Kazuyo must graduate to receive his ninja headband. If he wants to work in the Military Police Force, he must first become a Konoha ninja. You don't want him to be unable to become a ninja or be stuck working only within the clan forever, do you?"

Hearing this, Uchiha Tō immediately lost his temper.

Sacrifice his son's future over a moment of anger? Prevent him from becoming a "public servant" or entering the "system"?

No matter how unwilling he was, Uchiha Tō had no choice but to grit his teeth and accept it. His son's future was at stake.

Ninja Academy.

As the school bell rang, signaling the end of the day, a flood of elementary students rushed out of the campus excitedly.

"You bad guy, packing up so fast—where are you trying to run off to?"

Just as Ryun finished packing his bag and was about to step out of the classroom, Kushina grabbed his sleeve.

"Home, of course... Where else would I go?"

Ryun tilted his head, looking puzzled.

"Hmph... Didn't you say last time that I shouldn't run away after school? Well, today, I'm granting your wish!"

Kushina smirked, her eyes burning with fighting spirit.

She wanted a one-on-one match with Ryun...

"..."

"I was joking back then..."

"Scared, coward?" Kushina taunted.

"Call me whatever you want. A real man doesn't fight women..."

"Cut the nonsense! You made me laugh out loud and get punished by the teacher. Now you think you can back out? Not happening!"

Kushina tightened her grip on Ryun's sleeve, refusing to let go.

"You... Since when is this my fault? You laughed because you have no self-control. You got punished, and I got dragged into it too. And now you're blaming me?"

Ryun gritted his teeth in frustration. He felt like biting her delicate little arm in retaliation.

"I don't care. A promise is a promise. It's still early. Just fight me once before going home, okay?"

Truthfully, she wasn't just looking for a fight today. But she couldn't bring herself to say her real reason out loud.

"Fine, fine. You asked for it. Don't cry when I beat you up later."

Unable to shake her off, Ryun reluctantly agreed to her unreasonable demand.

This girl was itching for a lesson. A good spanking would probably teach her some manners.

As the two walked out of the Ninja Academy, one after the other, Ryun immediately noticed a few suspicious-looking students peeking at them from a distance.

He frowned subconsciously but quickly smoothed his expression. Pretending nothing was wrong, he followed closely behind Kushina.

"Nana..."

"Hmm?"

"Can't we fight inside the academy? Do we have to pick a special place for this?"

After walking for a while, Ryun couldn't help but ask. He had no idea where Kushina was taking him.

"Shut up and just follow me!" Kushina was in high spirits, her mood clearly cheerful.

"Wait a second..." Ryun spoke up again.

"What now?"

Kushina raised an eyebrow, finally starting to get annoyed.

Ryun didn't answer. Instead, he quickly walked into a nearby grocery store and used his pocket money to buy a large twin popsicle.

"Here."

Breaking the popsicle in half, he handed one piece to Kushina.

"!!!"

Kushina stared at him blankly, her face turning red before she finally snapped out of it.

"Is it sweet?"

Ryun smiled, squinting his eyes.

"Sweet!"

Kushina nodded instinctively as she sucked on the cold treat.

Not only was the popsicle sweet, but her heart felt just as sweet at this moment...

Her smile was pure and radiant, so much so that Ryun found himself staring. Emboldened, he reached out and took her small hand in his!

"!!!"

Kushina was startled. Blushing furiously, she instinctively tried to pull her hand away, but then she heard Ryun whisper:

"Don't move. Someone's following us. They're from the Uchiha clan..."

Kushina pretended to act natural while glancing back subtly. Sure enough, black-haired, black-eyed Uchiha children were trailing them.

"They're probably trying to ambush me. But there are too many people around here, so they don't dare show themselves yet..."

"Let's find a quieter spot. I'll teach them a lesson they won't forget."

As he spoke, Ryun gave her cool, soft hand a little squeeze. Kushina didn't dare resist anymore.

In reality, being followed and holding hands had absolutely nothing to do with each other...

'I spent two bucks on a popsicle. Is it too much to ask to hold her hand for a bit?'

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