Capítulo 152: Kuratsuchi
With the summit concluded, the two Kages, Onoki and A, were completely exhausted, their bodies covered in bruises, unable to attend any further discussions.
Kuratsuchi glanced at her grandfather with a stern expression. "Jiji, look at yourself. This is what happens when you're too stubborn."
Onoki, sitting with his back hunched and exhaustion written across his face, gave his granddaughter a weary glance. His usual sharp and proud demeanor was nowhere to be found; instead, he appeared like an old man who had been pushed to his limits. He winced as he adjusted himself on the bench, the bruises from the battle still aching.
"Kuratsuchi," he grumbled, "I may be old, but I still can't let a kid like him show me up." His voice was raspy, but there was a hint of admiration for Naruto despite his pride being wounded.
Kuratsuchi, standing a little further away, crossed her arms, shaking her head. "You were too proud, Gramps. There's no shame in acknowledging strength when you see it. He's got the power, and now, it's clear who's leading this world."
"That brat," Onoki muttered, rubbing his forehead. "If only Hashirama and Madara had been this... relentless. It would've saved us all a lot of trouble."
Kuratsuchi smiled slightly, but there was a hint of sadness in her expression as she looked at her grandfather. "I don't think Naruto wants to destroy anyone. He just wants to protect his own. Maybe we should learn from that."
Onoki grunted, still not fully able to admit defeat, but there was a quiet respect growing inside him. "He'll make a strong leader, that much is certain... but it's going to take a lot to change things. Not everyone will just follow because he's strong."
As the summit concluded and the Kages retreated to recover, Kuratsuchi couldn't help but feel a shift in the air. Konoha, under Naruto's rule, was a new force to reckon with. And whether the other villages liked it or not, they had to deal with this new reality.
"We'll see what happens next," Kuratsuchi said to herself, watching Naruto and the others leave the summit hall.
Kuratsuchi turned around sharply, surprised by Naruto's sudden appearance. She had been lost in thought, and his voice caught her off guard. Her eyes widened, but she quickly regained her composure.
"Don't get ahead of yourself, brat," she said, trying to maintain her tough exterior, though there was a faint blush on her cheeks. "I was just stating facts. You may have won today, but that doesn't mean everything is going to be smooth sailing."
Naruto grinned mischievously, leaning in slightly, "Well, I'm always ready for whatever comes next.
Kuratsuchi turned around sharply, surprised by Naruto's sudden appearance. She had been lost in thought, and his voice caught her off guard. Her eyes widened, but she quickly regained her composure.
"Don't get ahead of yourself, brat," she said, trying to maintain her tough exterior, though there was a faint blush on her cheeks. "I was just stating facts. You may have won today, but that doesn't mean everything is going to be smooth sailing."
"Then, I'll always be ready for what comes next," Naruto said confidently, his eyes gleaming with determination.
"Hey, brat, don't you dare lay a hand on my granddaughter!" Onoki barked, his voice sharp as he glared at Naruto, still grumbling from his exhaustion.
Naruto chuckled at Onoki's warning, unbothered by the old man's words. "Don't worry, Onoki. I know better than to cross that line. Besides, Kuratsuchi's tough enough to handle herself. I'm just having some fun."
Onoki narrowed his eyes, still not entirely convinced but grudgingly accepting Naruto's response. "I'll be watching you, brat. Don't think you can get away with anything."
Kuratsuchi, overhearing their conversation, scoffed lightly. "You talk too much, Naruto. But, I'll admit, you do know how to make an impression."
Naruto winked at her. "Just doing my part.A beautiful lady like you took a liking towards me?".
Kuratsuchi raised an eyebrow at Naruto's comment, her lips curling into a smirk. "A beautiful lady, huh? Flattery won't get you anywhere, Naruto," she said, crossing her arms as she looked him over. "But I'll admit, you're persistent. I can respect that."
Naruto grinned, unfazed by her tough demeanor. "Persistence is key, right? Besides, how can I not compliment someone who's as strong as you? You've got both power and a sharp wit. That's rare."
Kuratsuchi chuckled, though it was a bit more in amusement than anything else. "Flattery and compliments won't win you any points with me, Naruto. But you've got spirit, I'll give you that."
Naruto shrugged playfully, his grin never fading. "Guess I'll just have to keep proving myself then."
Onoki, overhearing their exchange, cleared his throat loudly. "Alright, enough of that, you two. Don't think I didn't hear that. Naruto, keep your hands to yourself."
Naruto laughed, raising his hands in mock surrender. "Don't worry, old man. I know how to behave... mostly."
Kuratsuchi rolled her eyes but couldn't help but smile at Naruto's antics. "You're an interesting one, Naruto. We'll see how far that charm takes you."
"Anyway, Kuratsuchi, if you ever need a man to accompany you, I'll always be ready," Naruto said with a confident smirk. "As beautiful as you are, you deserve a man who can match your strength and charm."
Kuratsuchi raised an eyebrow at Naruto's bold statement, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks despite her attempt to maintain her composure. She crossed her arms and gave him a scrutinizing look. "You're pretty full of yourself, aren't you, Naruto? But I'll admit, you've got guts saying that to my face."
Naruto grinned, his confidence unwavering. "What can I say? I speak the truth. Someone as strong and beautiful as you deserves nothing less."
Kuratsuchi smirked, leaning slightly closer. "Flattery might get you somewhere, Naruto... but don't think you can win me over that easily. You'll have to work harder than that."
Naruto chuckled, his eyes sparkling with determination. "Challenge accepted. I never back down from a good challenge."
Onoki, who had been watching the interaction, groaned loudly. "Kuratsuchi, don't let this brat's sweet words fool you! And Naruto, keep your ambitions in check!"
Kuratsuchi laughed, glancing at her grandfather. "Relax, Jiji. I can handle myself. Besides, Naruto's harmless... mostly."
Naruto shot Onoki a teasing grin. "See, old man? She knows I'm harmless—unless we're in battle."
Kuratsuchi shook her head, unable to suppress her amusement. "You're something else, Naruto. I'll give you that."
"Then, take your time. I'll leave for now," Naruto said with a casual wave, turning on his heel and starting to walk away, his presence still lingering in the air.
Kuratsuchi watched Naruto turn to leave, a small smirk still lingering on her lips. "Don't think this is the last you'll see of me, Naruto. I'll be keeping an eye on you," she called after him, her tone playful yet firm.
Naruto glanced over his shoulder, his crimson hair catching the light as he gave her a confident wave. "I wouldn't expect anything less, Kuratsuchi. Until next time."
As he walked away, Onoki let out a heavy sigh, shaking his head. "That brat... Always stirring up trouble."
Kuratsuchi chuckled, folding her arms. "Trouble, maybe. But he's not boring, that's for sure."
Mei, who had been observing the exchange, smiled slyly. "Seems Naruto has a way with words, doesn't he? You might have some competition, Kuratsuchi."
Kuratsuchi rolled her eyes but couldn't hide the faint blush creeping onto her cheeks. "Yeah, well, we'll see who wins this game."
Naruto, already out of earshot, smirked to himself as he walked away, sensing the reactions he left behind. "One step closer to uniting everyone... and maybe making a few new allies along the way."
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