Chapitre 31: Detective "Nara Yoshino"
After passing the test and watching the "Root" Ninja leave, she took a few deep breaths and thought to herself.
I think I answered pretty well today; hopefully, I didn't cause any trouble for Ryoko.
As she thought this, she noticed a heavy feeling around her neck. Her gaze slowly shifted downward, and she saw Asuka lying on her chest, with arms wrapped around her neck.
As an excellent medical Ninja, the number of children he had interacted with was comparable to the Third Hokage, who gave lectures at the Ninja Academy every year. The child he transformed into was so flawless that no one could find a single flaw.
He was even more like her nephew than her actual nephew.
Earlier, she had been so tense that after answering the questions, she forgot about this. When she saw her nephew lying on her, she rubbed his body tenderly.
As soon as she realized that this child was Asuka in disguise, constantly pushing her nose with his hand and showing clear resistance, Some veins instantly appeared on "Ryuko's" forehead.
Moreover, with the calmness she had during the test, she suddenly connected the dots with Asuka's identity as a medical Ninja, and the fog in her mind completely cleared up.
Ninety percent of the strange things happening to Ryoko recently were the work of this guy.
She took a few deep breaths, her tone instantly cooling as she spoke.
"Aren't you going to get down?"
Thud!
Asuka jumped steadily onto the floor, then stretched after canceling the Transformation. Noticing the awkward atmosphere in the air, he casually brought up a topic.
"So, what's your plan for tonight?"
Upon hearing this, she gave Asuka a half-smile, then stood up and walked back to the bedroom. As she walked, she said,
"I'm going to use the basic Secret Jutsu of the Yamanaka clan, [Mind Body Switch], to control Ryoko. When 'that man' arrives, I'll use Shadow Binding to restrict his movements. Then, the Akimichi Clan will beat him until he's incapacitated, and the Yamanaka clan will enter his mind. We won't hesitate to use mental-damaging interrogation Ninjutsu to extract information. If we fail to restrain him and he manages to escape, I've already arranged for a tracking Ninja."
But now, none of that is necessary.
"Uchiha Asuka, we need to talk."
"Is it important?"
"Whether it's important or not, if you dare to run today, Ryoko will show up at your house tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, the wedding banquet will be held at the Uchiha Clan Compound."
Hearing that she was threatening to send a widow to his house, Asuka's steps faltered. He watched "Ryoko's" departing figure and murmured to himself.
"Could it be that I have been discovered?"
When she had seen off the friends who had helped her and completely lifted the clan's security measures before returning to her room, she found Asuka leaning on the sofa, his face full of the word "thinking."
"Asuka, do you think I'm an idiot? You've been deceiving me for so long?"
Following the voice, Asuka saw Nara Yoshino standing in front of him with a dark expression.
Is Shikamaru's mom that smart?
I haven't even confessed, and I've already been exposed?
"Madam Yoshino, were you the one controlling Ryoko just now?"
"Yes."
Yoshino nodded. Seeing the confusion on Asuka's face, she offered an explanation.
"The Ino-Shika-Cho alliance among our three clans has been established since the Warring States Period. We've always gotten along well, like one big family—something your Uchiha clan can't quite compare to.
After 15 generations of close cooperation, the leaders of our three families have all mastered some basic Secret Jutsu from each other's clans.
After all, knowing each other inside and out allows for more smooth cooperation, doesn't it?
So, how about we get clear now?
For example, your real purpose for getting close to the Nara family?"
Hearing this, Asuka knew he was completely exposed. He stood up, pointed to the sofa, indicating for Yoshino to sit down, then moved to a spot convenient for escape, and said,
"Actually, I came here on behalf of the Clan Head for a marriage alliance."
"I've met Uchiha Fugaku; he's not the type to cheat within a marriage. Don't try to fool me with that excuse."
"What if the Clan Head gets a divorce?"
Nara Yoshino seemed to hear a joke and pressed her lips together, laughing as she said,
"He would get a div-divorce..."
Seeing Asuka's confident expression, a flash of realization suddenly crossed Yoshino's mind. She then looked at him and said.
"So, you're the one Mikoto was cursing as that Evil Clan Member. Your Uchiha Clan is the most tolerant clan I've ever seen; the diversity of thought within your ranks is truly astonishing."
"Madam Yoshino, since you already know the reason, I'll be heading back to sleep."
"Not so fast!"
Yoshino leaned back on the sofa, pointing toward Ryoko, who was unconscious in the bedroom, and continued,
"While Ryoko is still unconscious, why don't you tell me your other purpose?"
"Other purpose?"
Asuka stopped in his tracks, secretly observing Shikamaru's mother. Seeing her propping her chin with one hand, looking at him with interest, his gaze slowly shifted downward to her rounded belly, and he said,
"Does making friends count?"
"Making friends?"
Following Asuka's gaze, Yoshino looked down at herself. After a long moment of silence, she asked uncertainly,
"Are you lusting after my body?"
"No, no."
"Isn't that what men usually have in mind when they try to befriend women?"
Seeing that she was misunderstanding, Asuka waved his hand and explained,
"I actually want to be friends with your son."
"Hah!"
Yoshino let out a snort of laughter. She didn't believe that someone would want to be friends with her son before he was even born. Could he predict the future? Could he foresee that her son would become someone important and wanted to invest early?
But you're investing way too early, he's still in the womb.
With this thought, Yoshino casually grabbed a pillow from the sofa and said,
"Shikamaru can't talk yet, but he just kicked my belly. As his mother, I can understand what he's thinking.
He agreed. Now, tell me your other purpose."
Seeing Nara Yoshino's casual banter, Asuka spread his hands and said seriously,
"That's all."
"That's all?"
"Really, that's all."
He truly only had two purposes: one was to bring some warmth to Danzo's subordinates, and the other was to befriend Shikamaru.
"Then listen to me!"
At this point, Nara Yoshino glanced at the still unconscious Ryoko, then fixed her gaze on Asuka, her expression suddenly turning cold.
"You haven't revealed your true purpose at all. While answering the questions earlier, it suddenly struck
"And at that time, I just assumed you were on our side and mistakenly thought you were here to catch someone. But in reality, the person we wanted to catch was you.
Do you agree with what I said?"
Seeing Asuka standing in silence, Yoshino licked her dry lips and continued,
"Ryoko's identity has several obvious labels compared to ordinary people: [Root member], [Nara Clan Head's cousin], [Widow].
When I used Ryoko's body and affectionately approached you, your slight resistance showed me that you didn't like her, so we can rule out the widow label.
You Uchiha have no interest in Shadow Imitation Jutsu, and since I have a good relationship with your Clan Head's wife, Mikoto, I share most things with her except for some clan-related secrets.
Ryoko is extremely loyal to the clan and would never do anything to harm the Nara clan. Plus, there are still many people from the Nara clan who are Clan Head's cousins, so we can rule out that label as well."
"So the only remaining answer is that she is Danzo's subordinate. Everyone in Konoha knows Danzo's attitude towards your Uchiha clan. Are you planning to take action against Danzo?"
"You tell me."
At this point, Asuka, rubbing his chin with one hand, looked towards his clan's territory and hesitated,
"Is there a possibility that our Clan Head prefers widows with status?"
???
Nara Yoshino was stunned for a moment, recalling the unsettling look he had given her earlier.
Does the Clan Head prefer widows with status, while the clan members prefer women with status?
Logically, it doesn't seem wrong, but… is that a normal person's thought?
After taking a few deep breaths, Yoshino stood up and walked over to Asuka. She stared at the door ahead, speaking to herself,
"In order to strengthen the special bond between the Ino-Shika-Cho clans, the Sarutobi Clan will act as witnesses and present the earrings to the three clans to affirm our friendship."
"And the friendship between the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzo is similar to that between our three clans.
Actually, I quite like Mikoto, but her status means she is bound by the will of the clan members.
Your current intentions are dangerous. Do not involve the Nara Clan.
I will repay you for saving my nephew in another way. Don't think of using this to threaten Ryoko."
Asuka clasped his hands behind his back, gazing at the moon mostly obscured by the window. The pale moonlight cast a ghostly pallor on his face, making his normally rosy cheeks appear suddenly drained of color.
"Madam."
"Hmm?"
Noticing the strange atmosphere in the air, Yoshino immediately became alert.
So fast!
Seeing Asuka suddenly flicker to her side, her pupils contracted. Before she could say anything, Asuka patted her shoulder and spoke with a serious tone.
"We Uchiha Clan will fully support Senju Tsunade in becoming the Fifth Hokage."
Yoshino, seeing Asuka's expectant gaze, hesitated before speaking.
"If Princess Tsunade really wants to become the Fifth Hokage, we will certainly support her."
"Then you don't oppose the Uchiha Clan becoming Tsunade's in-laws, right?"
"It's good that you have ambitions; I don't oppose that."
"Then I want the Clan Head to get a divorce. You don't oppose that either, right?"
"I don't involve myself in your family's internal affairs."
"You said you would repay me, right?"
"Yes."
"Then, when you have the chance, persuade Mikoto to get a divorce quickly. The Uchiha Clan Head's wife must always be ready to make sacrifices."
After saying this, Yoshino watched as Asuka disappeared from the room.
Looking at him leaving, Yoshino's expression gradually hardened. She felt increasingly uncomfortable, and her sense of control began to crumble.
The expected anger, sadness, or pride was not displayed; instead, the person spoke in a way that made no sense.
"Help you persuade Mikoto? Even if I were to persuade a divorce, the chance of a marriage alliance between the Uchiha and Senju clans is probably only one percent of the chance of Tsunade marrying Jiraiya."
Tsk!
Shaking her head, Yoshino decided to keep her distance from Uchiha clan members, except for Mikoto, in the future. They must be out of their minds.
However,
Looking at the note Asuka left her before leaving, Yoshino couldn't help but frown and mutter,
"Your daughter-in-law is gone!"
It's truly inexplicable. How can there be a daughter-in-law when the son is still in the womb?
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