Naruto—Chapter 4—Sasuke: Stupid Brother, let my mom go!

  Under the radiant sunshine, Uchiha Mikoto lowered her head and gazed lovingly at Uchiha Ayato's handsome face. The sun danced through her long, feathery eyeshes, giving them a golden hue like threads of sunlight.

  The charm and tenderness radiating from her gentle features left Uchiha Ayato momentarily stunned.

  In the original storyline, Uchiha Mikoto had long since passed away, but if she were still alive, she would be exactly 40 years old at the beginning of this saga.

  However, in this version of the Naruto world, Uchiha Mikoto is only 35—still radiating the allure of a captivating young woman.

  Thanks to the influence of chakra, she appears much younger than most women. Her appearance and skin condition resemble that of a vibrant 25-year-old girl.

  In Uchiha Ayato's eyes, she is not just a mother figure, but also a stunningly beautiful and gentle presence.

  While the years have been kind to her delicate face, her figure has matured in all the right pces: slender like a water snake, complemented by enchanting curves.

  To Uchiha Ayato, being able to appreciate Aunt Mikoto's grace and beauty feels like the greatest privilege.

  Suddenly, Uchiha Mikoto's face lit up as if an idea struck her. She cpped her hands enthusiastically, then pced her hands on Uchiha Ayato's shoulders with gleaming eyes.

  "It's been so long since we took a bath together, Ayato! How about tonight? Let me rub your back!"

  In Japanese bathing culture, it's not unusual for mothers and sons to share baths.

  Even in the 21st century, many 20-year-old men still enjoy this tradition with their mothers.

  Though Uchiha Ayato isn't Mikoto's biological son, he is still considered quite young in Japanese cultural terms.

  In her eyes, Uchiha Ayato is just a child—much like little Conan is seen by Ran Mouri. Mikoto found nothing inappropriate in their shared bathing experience.

  Yet, like Conan, Uchiha Ayato was wise beyond his years.

  As soon as the "reward" was mentioned, a flush crept across his cheeks.

  Anxious about how awkward things might get, he quickly attempted to deter her.

  "Aunt Mikoto, I'm not a kid anymore. It doesn't feel right for us to bathe together…"

  Mikoto noticed his blush and couldn't help but smile as she gently pinched his cheeks with her soft hands.

  "Hehe~ Are you shy about this? That won't do!"

  "If you want to be a great shinobi, you have to be immune to women. If you get distracted by female shinobis, you'll struggle in battle."

  "This is just part of the training—you can't escape it!"

  "…"

  Bathing with a beautiful woman as part of practice?

  This Naruto world is indeed peculiar.

  Wait!

  In the original narrative, Jiraiya and Naruto—a master and his apprentice—loved to sneak peeks at women bathing.

  Naruto even entertained notions of spying on his sister-in-w, Temari.

  So, sharing a bath with beauty aligns with the original story's essence.

  It's just that Uchiha Ayato enjoys more attention from women than Naruto and Jiraiya, allowing him to admire them freely without resorting to sneakiness.

  But perhaps he shouldn't get ahead of himself; Aunt Mikoto might just be wrapped in a towel ter…

  At that moment, an angry shout pierced through the air.

  "Ayato, what do you think you're doing? Let my mom go!"

  Uchiha Sasuke dashed toward them, a look of panic etched across his features.

  His furious expression suggested that Uchiha Ayato was doing something unspeakable to his mother.

  But Uchiha Ayato stood there, hands rexed at his sides, completely innocent.

  Mikoto had one hand resting on Uchiha Ayato's shoulder while pinching his cheek with the other.

  From Sasuke's perspective, it was a wildly different scene.

  To him, Uchiha Mikoto's colr hung dangerously low, revealing just enough skin to ignite Ayato's interest.

  And then, hearing his mother casually mention wanting to bathe with Uchiha Ayato drove Sasuke to a boiling point.

  He had never taken a bath with his mother since childhood and had never enjoyed having her wash his back. Why should an outsider like Ayato get to experience such intimacy?

  Honestly, what child could tolerate such btant favoritism?

  This was compounded by Uchiha Sasuke's own choices.

  Every time Mikoto suggested taking a bath together, he mirrored his brother Uchiha Itachi's stubbornness, ftly refusing and opting to bathe alone.

  As time passed, Mikoto stopped asking him and instead turned to Ayato.

  Regardless, Sasuke's anger was valid.

  He propelled himself toward Uchiha Ayato at top speed, shoving him aside.

  "Stupid brother, don't you dare get close to my mom!"

  Mikoto frowned and immediately rebuked him.

  "Sasuke, don't bully your brother!"

  Despite Uchiha Sasuke's cold demeanor following the night of the massacre, he held a deep affection for his mother.

  Her reprimand instantly dulled his fierceness; he softened, if only slightly.

  "Humph! He's not my brother, and doesn't belong to my mom!"

  With seriousness, Mikoto replied, "Sasuke, our family is down to just four of us now. We need to support each other. You can't be prejudiced against Ayato."

  Sasuke gnced at Uchiha Ayato, momentarily speechless.

  He understood now that he had been so fixated on avenging Uchiha Itachi that he was willing to sacrifice himself.

  To kill Itachi, he would rather face death alongside his once-beloved brother.

  In the aftermath, Uchiha Ayato remained to provide for their mother and cousin.

  Though Sasuke's feelings toward Ayato were conflicted, he begrudgingly accepted this reality.

  Yet, the attention Uchiha Sasuke craved did not equate to physical intimacy.

  He just hoped Uchiha Ayato would keep a respectful distance from his mother.

  Not wanting to be misinterpreted, Uchiha Ayato feigned innocence, pouting slightly.

  "Ouni-san, I told Auntie I didn't want to bathe with her, but she insisted I do!"

  Sasuke had caught Ayato's earlier refusal and spun around to confront his mother.

  "Mom, you're already older; you're going to freak Ayato out. Don't do things like this!"

  Following the tragedy of their cn, Sasuke's demeanor changed drastically. He had morphed into a rebellious child, often speaking disrespectfully to his mother.

  Though Uchiha Mikoto understood the trauma Sasuke endured, she had silently endured his harshness.

  But his words, "You're already old, you'll scare Ayato," struck a nerve.

  Age is often the most sensitive topic for women.

  For women over 30, hearing they are "old" can feel like a profound insult.

  Despite knowing her body remained youthful and her skin as smooth and radiant as a girl's, anger bubbled up within her.

  Mrs. Mikoto is angry, and the consequences will be serious!

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