[{"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-554":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},1889448,2512,"Chapter 554: Aunt Mikoto Taking the Initiative","naruto-yandere-harem-with-gacha-system-chapter-554",554,"\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"KYAA!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba had just reached the doorway and was about to knock, when the door suddenly swung open by itself and a figure shot out in a frantic rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dodged on instinct, and Kushina also shifted direction in time, avoiding a collision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kushina-nee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mikoto, you two go ahead and do whatever, don't worry about me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Kushina saw it was Aoba, she didn't stop for even a second. She tossed out that one line and ran off in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba stared blankly at Kushina's disappearing, graceful silhouette, then turned to look at Uchiha Mikoto, \"Aunt Mikoto, what's going on with Kushina-nee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Mikoto looked just as confused and could only give a simple recount of what had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told her you were coming along for dinner tonight, and she said she left something important at home and had to go back to get it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe Kushina prepared some kind of gift for you and forgot to bring it, so she panicked?\", Uchiha Mikoto offered a relatively reasonable guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba blinked, feeling like he already knew what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But judging from Uchiha Mikoto's innocent expression, she clearly didn't know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her personality also wasn't the type to do something like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So, is it all Kushina's plan?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If that is the case, then I definitely need to be more cautious.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If Aunt Mikoto doesn't have that kind of intention, then letting things progress naturally is better.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Kushina, who was currently rushing home, didn't know that a huge black pot of blame had already been placed squarely on her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she did have her own little scheme, the person who had actually formed the idea first was Uchiha Mikoto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina was only adding fuel to the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just hadn't expected Uchiha Mikoto to act so quickly. She originally thought she'd need more time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise she would have brought it with her already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Mikoto quickly tidied up her things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she and Aoba walked out of the office together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But of all coincidences, they happened to run into Tsunade and Shizune, who were also leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sensei…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Aoba felt a little guilty, like he was going home with another girl and ran into his official girlfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade only showed a playful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shizune, however, looked a bit resentful and reminded him, \"Aoba, come home early tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a vague answer clearly didn't satisfy Shizune, so Aoba quickly shifted the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right, Sensei, Seramu is coming to Konoha tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seramu? That queen of Roran?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade had heard him mention her before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past year, Konoha and Roran had collaborated quite a bit. Konoha's amusement park was basically run by Roran's staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Roran's commercial street had gained many Konoha vendors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But perhaps due to a \"kings do not meet one another\" sort of principle, Tsunade and Seramu still hadn't met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. She wants to come as Roran's queen to discuss future cooperation between Roran and Konoha,\" Aoba replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As Roran's queen? Does she have another identity?\", Tsunade looked at Aoba suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time she's coming as Roran's queen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This answer made all three women narrow their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If this time she is coming as Roran's queen, then what will it be next time?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoba, if I remember correctly, that Roran queen should have a daughter about your age, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sara had visited Konoha several times, so Shizune had seen her before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as soon as she said that, a spark of light flashed through Uchiha Mikoto's previously downcast eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we go by the normal timeline, Sara might actually be more than ten years older than me,\" Aoba said awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shizune instinctively glanced at Tsunade, but Tsunade glared right back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. I'll have Shizune handle the arrangements tomorrow. You two go enjoy your dinner. We'll head out first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Tsunade dragged Shizune away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba wasn't sure if it was his imagination, but he felt like Tsunade seemed to be in a surprisingly good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'A little strange.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't think too hard about it and instead looked toward Uchiha Mikoto, who had drifted off again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt Mikoto, let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba couldn't say exactly what was going on, but ever since they parted from Tsunade and the others, Uchiha Mikoto's behavior had been off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed preoccupied and absent-minded, like she was thinking about something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt Mikoto?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba tried calling out to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he raised his voice slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt Mikoto!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm? What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Mikoto finally snapped out of it, looking a bit dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba felt helpless, \"Aunt Mikoto, are you really sure you haven't been troubled by something lately?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already asked this before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Troubled…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Mikoto glanced at him, the corner of her lips lifting with a faintly playful touch, \"It really is something troublesome. It's been bothering me so much these past two days I've barely slept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba froze for a moment, then said, \"Can you tell me? Maybe I can help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the boy's earnest expression, Uchiha Mikoto felt warmth and satisfaction, but also gently shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry. This happens to be something I can't tell you, Aoba.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Uchiha Mikoto insisted, Aoba gave up on asking further and instead said, \"If Aunt Mikoto won't tell me what's bothering you, then at least tell me how I can help you feel better. That part you can tell me, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That part I can…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Uchiha Mikoto heard that, a faint smile tugged at her lips. Then she added with a hint of self-mockery, \"It's kind of embarrassing. I'm obviously the older one, but you've been the one comforting me again and again…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From becoming Sasuke's friend, to helping me take care of him, and then later during the Uchiha clan's upheaval, it feels like I've always been relying on your help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing, really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba tried to sound modest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Objectively speaking, he really had helped Uchiha Mikoto a lot, but that was something others were supposed to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he admitted it himself, it would feel odd, like he had ulterior motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoba, can you tell me why you've always taken care of me this much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Mikoto suddenly stopped walking and looked at him seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Autumn nights grew dark quickly. The lights from the shopfronts along the street were already shimmering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The colored lights fell across the face of this married woman and also reflected softly in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoba was stunned for a moment and casually gave an answer, \"Because Sasuke is my friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Mikoto pouted slightly. That wasn't the answer she wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002FAmbitiousTranslator\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🥳Joining P@treon keeps me motivated and eager to work diligently, so please consider joining.🥰 You can access upto 20 advance chapter through P@treon.\u003C\u002Fp>",1143,"2026-06-10T07:06:20.222Z",1,"novelbin.me","3e6005c26cd08397689af5a4929aa9ee30397789d8efdced25f2f2d29910db42","naruto-yandere-harem-with-gacha-system-chapter-555","naruto-yandere-harem-with-gacha-system-chapter-553",828,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-yandere-harem-with-gacha-system-cover.jpg"]