[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-yandere-harem-with-gacha-system":3,"chapter-naruto-yandere-harem-with-gacha-system-naruto-yandere-harem-with-gacha-system-chapter-358":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: Yandere Harem with Gacha System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1889124,2512,"Chapter 358: Nearly Awakened","naruto-yandere-harem-with-gacha-system-chapter-358",358,"\u003Cp>\"Is Sasuke back?\", When Aoba returned to the kitchen, he heard Uchiha Mikoto's question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm,\" He nodded, then said, \"But as soon as he saw me, he ran off to his bedroom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ran off to his bedroom?\", A hint of doubt flashed across Mikoto's face, and at the same time she sank into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoba, you and Sasuke haven't gotten into any kind of conflict, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't know why, but she felt Sasuke's attitude toward Aoba seemed to have suddenly changed in some strange way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if some kind of barrier had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, he was always saying he had to defeat Aoba no matter what, but recently he hadn't mentioned it much at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several times when she brought up that they should interact more, Sasuke was always distracted and uninterested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made her, as a mother, quite troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Conflict? Not at all,\" Aoba looked a bit puzzled, \"But I also feel Sasuke kind of avoids me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right? Sometimes I really can't figure out what Sasuke is thinking,\" Mikoto looked distressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba comforted from the side, \"But Sasuke is already a ninja who can stand on his own now. Having some of his own thoughts is normal too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mikoto could only sigh softly, \"Yes, without realizing it, Sasuke has already grown up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She fretted while stirring the slices of meat in the bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoba, add some egg white.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba poured in the slurry of beaten egg white and wet starch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The semi-transparent liquid flowed onto her arm, dripping along her tender wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked extremely suggestive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba couldn't help but glance a couple more times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoba, did I do something wrong?\", Mikoto noticed him looking at her, and thought perhaps her method had a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This dish of boiled beef slices was something he had taught her after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba came back to his senses, shook his head, and smiled, \"No problem. I just felt Aunt Mikoto's hands look quite nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh… what?\", Mikoto glanced down at her own hand in the bowl. The egg white clung to her skin as if a filter had been added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not sure what came to mind, but her face instantly flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba realized he might've said something easily misunderstood, so he quickly changed the subject, \"Eh, seems like there isn't enough water in this beef pot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurried over pretending to check the state of the beef.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mikoto calmly mixed the meat slices again, though inside she wasn't as calm as her appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What did Aoba mean by that?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Was it intentional, or just coincidence?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kitchen atmosphere became somewhat strange, but it also cut down their idle talk and sped up the cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, who knew how long Sasuke would have to starve in his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke came out of the bedroom, but was still gloomy as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what Mikoto asked, it was just nods and shakes of the head, never more than three words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mikoto, helpless, just ended up chatting with Aoba instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, they talked about Aoba's recent commission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Hokage's secretary, she of course knew part of the inside story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba explained what he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mikoto listened seriously, occasionally showing concern, occasionally teasing lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Sasuke, sitting to the side, suddenly felt as though he had gone back to childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like a family, warm and harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Aoba helped Mikoto wash the dishes, then prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoba, come again next time,\" Mikoto said in a formal farewell tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, goodbye Aunt Mikoto, goodbye Sasuke,\" Aoba waved to Mikoto, and also to Sasuke hiding behind her, then headed outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mikoto watched his back slowly disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning her head, she also saw Sasuke's clothes peeking out, and smiled warmly, \"Sasuke, Aoba has already gone far away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke gritted his teeth and stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I forgot to tell Aoba something,\" After saying that, he chased in the direction Aoba had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh? This child…\", Mikoto had no idea what Sasuke was thinking, and could only keep waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoba!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba looked at Sasuke suddenly chasing after him, confused, \"Do you still have something to—uh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, he was a bit frightened by Sasuke's gaze now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without realizing it, Sasuke had activated his Sharingan, the three tomoe in his eyes spinning wildly, as if they would connect into a straight line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was filled with seriousness and danger, \"Aoba, if you ever dare bully my mother, I will absolutely never forgive you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, the spinning tomoe in Sasuke's pupils suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he left, leaving Aoba dumbfounded where he stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, he thought Sasuke was about to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. But it turned out to be a feint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Still, Sasuke's misunderstanding seems to be growing deeper and deeper.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Between me and Aunt Mikoto, it is pure and innocent, my conscience clear.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Sasuke returned near his home, he saw Mikoto still waiting at the door. Under the warm yellow light, her smile was gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished speaking, Sasuke suddenly hugged her, \"Mom, if it's that guy Aoba, then I won't oppose it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\", Mikoto was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sasuke had already let go and run off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mikoto realized she really didn't understand what Sasuke was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps she did, but pretended not to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had already been more than ten days since he last came home, so Aoba called out loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the familiar décor, he felt his own home was still the most comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome back, Aoba-sama,\" Kin greeted him immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome back… Master,\" Then came Yugito.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba was a bit surprised, 'Why hasn't Konan and Temari spoken?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped in further, and saw Konan, Temari, and Uzumaki Kasui sitting together, talking about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoba…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kasui and Temari wanted to greet him, but were stopped by Konan, so they could only smile at him helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Kasui being here in his house, that didn't surprise him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What mattered was that Konan's expression didn't seem too happy right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konan-nee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konan's face was cold, \"I heard from Shizune you already came back this morning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh… yeah,\" Aoba didn't deny it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you came back so early, why didn't you come home first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before I went on the mission, I promised Aunt Mikoto I'd visit her house, so I had dinner there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And at noon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At noon, Kurenai-nee treated us to barbecue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FAmbitiousTranslator\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🥳Joining Patreon keeps me motivated and eager to work diligently, so please consider joining.🥰 You can access upto 20 advance chapter through Patreon.\u003C\u002Fp>",1092,"2026-06-10T07:06:04.241Z",1,"novelbin.me","4a0d05013e620ad4498de19cc436f239df168a08b6fdd440500055593455d953","naruto-yandere-harem-with-gacha-system-chapter-359","naruto-yandere-harem-with-gacha-system-chapter-357",828,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-yandere-harem-with-gacha-system-cover.jpg"]