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After the mission ended, Minato sealed everyone's memories, including his own.
Before sealing the memories, Minato felt uneasy. He felt a strong sense of familiarity towards the blonde-haired boy, but the latter seemed not to recognize him at all.
He wanted to ask about it but feared that knowing the future could alter the decisions he had made, so Minato ultimately abandoned the idea.
After sealing the dragon veins and memories, Minato led the team back to Konoha.
However, on the return journey, Minato left the team and headed alone towards the heartland of the Land of Wind; with the Flying Thunder God Technique and no teammates around, as long as he maintained sufficient chakra for teleportation, no one could threaten him.
...
In the Uchiha district of Konoha Village.
Mikoto, exuding a mature and gentle demeanor, stood outside for a while before finally taking a deep breath, mentally encouraging herself, and then pressing the doorbell.
After a moment, the door was opened.
"Mikoto-san, what brings you here so early?"
Yoichi was surprised to see the person outside and couldn't help but ask.
Moreover, Mikoto's attire today caught his eye.
A tight-fitting black dress, which seemed to have waist-cinching garments, possibly for postpartum waist shaping.
But this only highlighted Mikoto's slender waist, making the ample curves and grinding stone both extremely conspicuous.
"It's already ten, Yoichi-kun. Wasn't it you who had someone notify me yesterday?"
Mikoto was taken aback and then managed a forced gentle smile, but what she truly thought, only she knew.
"Since that's the case, please notify everyone about this matter, Mikoto-san. Although most of the clan members are aware of it after the last clan meeting, there are always some who are not."
After saying this, Yoichi turned and walked into the house.
Mikoto hesitated for a moment before following him in; however, she removed her high-heeled sandals at the entrance, not noticing the guest slippers.
After a moment's hesitation, she walked in, her stockinged feet making a tapping sound.
After arriving in the living room, Mikoto saw Yoichi sitting at the table and followed suit, her voluptuous curves pressing against her translucent socked feet.
"This is a detailed introduction to the Uchiha welfare system, essentially motivating clan members to strive hard in their training to become Jonin. Now, it's up to you, Mikoto-san, to post this in a conspicuous place in the clan area.
Then, notify those who may not see it, and finally, summarize everyone's data, like age and household members."
After Yoichi finished speaking, he 'kindly' advised, "I heard Mikoto-san has been busy with the children. If it's too tiring, please let me know directly, and I'll find someone to help you."
"Don't worry, Yoichi-kun, I'm fine!"
Mikoto interrupted Yoichi's 'kind persuasion,' feeling defiant in her heart.
She was a Jonin of Konoha Village, and if not for her family, she would still be a powerful kunoichi.
"Is that so? With your word, Mikoto-san, I feel relieved. Then, I'll be waiting for the good news at home in the afternoon."
"Afternoon? Yoichi-kun, do you need these by this afternoon?"
Mikoto's lips parted in surprise, wondering how she could complete everything in just a few hours.
"Can't do it? No problem, Mikoto-san, I'll ask the elder Kenji for more help."
After saying this, Yoichi pretended to stand up, ready to ask the Second Elder for help.
Seeing this, Mikoto became anxious. She was representing Fugaku to gain reputation, but if she appeared too tired to handle the task on the first day, it would not be about gaining reputation but losing face.
"Wait a moment, Yoichi-kun." Her hand to stop Yoichi, grabbing him, and after that... she wet herself.
...
Even though she was overwhelmed by shame, Mikoto knew she couldn't just lie there like an ostrich. The longer she waited, the more embarrassed she would become.
Mikoto buried her face in the ground, closed her eyes, and forced herself to speak, "I'm very sorry, Yoichi-kun, I was out of line today. Could you please leave and lend me a set of clothes? Please!!!"
Her last words were almost shouted with her eyes closed, not understanding what she was doing today.
If only time could be reversed, Mikoto would rather die than agree to Fugaku's request!
"I'll see what I can find."
Yoichi quickly returned with a set of ninja clothes and a towel, saying, "These are ones I haven't worn before."
"Thank you."
After a while, rustling sounds came from inside, but then suddenly stopped.
Mikoto hesitantly asked in a low voice, "May I use the bathroom?"
"It's on the first floor, help yourself."
After Yoichi left, having seen enough already, presuming Mikoto-san wouldn't let him see more, he headed to the courtyard.
Hearing Yoichi's departing footsteps, Mikoto's shame slightly lessened, otherwise, it would have been unbearable to change clothes with a man standing outside the door.
Now, looking back...
Originally, she wanted to quickly change clothes and leave, but Mikoto realized she was soaked by the warm stream water, which would dirty the ninja clothes.
Thus, Mikoto earnestly requested to use the bathroom!
After the living room door was quietly opened, Mikoto, wrapped in a towel, peeked out, checked both sides, and then hurriedly walked to the bathroom with her clothes.
Soon, the sound of water flowing from the shower filled the bathroom.
This time, it wasn't stream water but water from the showerhead.
Mikoto cleaned herself as quickly as possible and then washed her clothes. Finding a dryer, she quickly dried her clothes.
After tidying up, Mikoto looked in the mirror, her cheeks flushed, eyes moist as if waterlogged, and couldn't help but recall the recent events.
Slap, slap!
Mikoto slapped her cheeks, then spoke to her reflection, "Pull yourself together. After all, if this matter is resolved, Yoichi-kun isn't too difficult to talk to. Only he knows about just now, as long as he doesn't speak of it."
With this resolution, Mikoto courageously walked out barefoot, her pantyhose too wet to wear, leaving her feet exposed.
Soon, she found Yoichi in the courtyard and quickly approached him.
Seeing Yoichi coming, Mikoto immediately adopted a sincere attitude and said, "Yoichi-kun, I was very rude just now. However, please keep today's incident a secret. I beg of you!"
"I refuse. I plan to ask the clan head what today's events mean for Mikoto-san. Now, the living room is dirty, and the matter is unresolved. Mikoto-san, it's better to discuss this with the clan head."
Yoichi took the initiative, shifting the blame onto Mikoto.
"No, please don't tell Fugaku. I beg you, Yoichi-kun."
Mikoto became panic-stricken, pleading in a tearful voice, "I beg you, Yoichi-kun. I'll clean the living room, and I'll pay for the tatami."
"Am I short of money? It seems Mikoto-san still doesn't realize her mistake!"
Seeing Mikoto so easily frightened, Yoichi's lips curled slightly, but he quickly composed himself, displaying an angry demeanor.
"Is the clan head sending you to humiliate me? You know I aspire to be the clan head, so you use this nearly humiliating method, wanting to tarnish my reputation, right?"
Hearing such words, Mikoto was on the verge of tears, hastily explaining with a sobbing voice, "No, that's absolutely not the case. Today, I was the one at fault. It has nothing to do with Fugaku!"
"Not Fugaku's directive? If it's solely your issue, how will you make amends? Don't mention spending money on tatami again; if you suggest such a foolish solution, I'll treat Fugaku the same way and ask the elders for their judgment!"
As Yoichi spoke, he walked into the house, and Mikoto followed hesitantly, soon catching up inside.
"Yoichi-kun, please give me a chance. I will sincerely make amends."
"How will you make amends?"
"Ah?"
Mikoto, confused and realizing Yoichi was relenting, panickily said, "Whatever Yoichi-kun suggests for making amends, I will do."
"I haven't decided yet, nor do I know what you could do. Let's just note it down for now."
Yoichi took out a piece of paper and a pen, then, considering the Sharingan's ability to mimic handwriting, also took out a box of seal ink, placing it in front of Mikoto.
"Write it down. Today's events and your promise to make amends to me. If you're unwilling, let's have the elders judge. Mikoto-san, I'm not forcing you. By offering to help you conceal this, I'm already showing you face.
If it were Fugaku, I definitely wouldn't let him off so easily!"
The paper, pen, and seal ink lay before Mikoto, who, after so many upheavals, had greatly diminished judgment, especially upon hearing the mention of involving the elders, something she vehemently opposed.
"Yoichi-kun, I'll write."
Mikoto hurriedly agreed, then, following Yoichi's request, wrote down the day's events and her promise, stating she would do anything to make amends to Yoichi.
After writing, Mikoto felt like a marionette, utterly clueless about what to do next, looking helplessly at Yoichi.
"Once your clothes are dry, take the Uchiha welfare system notice and return home. The task of collecting household information can wait until tomorrow."
Yoichi waved his hand, but Mikoto, shocked, pointed at herself, asking, "Am I still in charge of this matter?"
She thought Yoichi would use the recent scandal to force her out of the task, but he surprisingly continued to entrust her with it.
"If you're not in charge, how will you explain it to your husband? Will you disclose this matter?"
Yoichi waved the paper in his hand, continuing to speak to Mikoto, "Perform well in the future, and it's not impossible to return this to you."
But how to perform well was up to him.
"I understand."
Mikoto spoke softly, then prepared to pick up the Uchiha welfare system notice she had dropped in the living room.
However, upon entering the living room and seeing the water-stained tatami, her face flushed, and she hurriedly lifted the tatami to dispose of it, intending to replace it with a new one.
But Yoichi gestured for her to leave directly.
(End of Chapter)