Naruto: I’m Atomic Chapter 40

Hokage Building — Hokage's Office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was quietly reviewing mission reports when a firm knock interrupted the silence.

"Co in."

He set the papers aside and looked up.

An ANBU in a fox-patterned mask stepped in, kneeling on one knee the mont the door shut behind him.

"Hokage-sama. We've received a report from the ANBU stationed near the Uchiha district. Yagami has just entered the clan grounds."

"…What did you say?"

Hiruzen's head snapped up.

Why is he going there?

Is he looking for trouble again?

A swirl of concerns flashed through Hiruzen's mind, and he asked quickly:

"Do we know his purpose?"

"We're not certain," the ANBU replied respectfully. "However… it was Uchiha's Grand Elder who personally ca out to receive him."

"…The Grand Elder himself?"

Hiruzen's frown deepened.

If the elder greeted him personally, it likely wasn't a confrontation.

He exhaled, letting so tension slip from his shoulders, and waved the ANBU away.

Uchiha Clan — Residence of the Grand Elder

After the al, the elder slipped outside with an excuse so transparent it barely counted as one.

(PS: Hehe boi)

He was simply giving the two youths ti to talk alone.

At first, the atmosphere between Yagami and Mikoto was awkward, but the stiffness gradually loosened.

Although they hadn't been in the sa class growing up, they had both attended the Academy during the sa years.

It didn't take long before shared mories and familiar topics surfaced.

As the conversation continued, Yagami began to understand Mikoto more clearly.

Gentle, kind, soft-spoken… and easily flustered.

Every ti he tossed out a harmless joke from his previous life, she laughed longer than he expected.

Ti slipped by pleasantly.

"It's getting late… I should head ho."

Seeing dusk settle over the clan grounds, Yagami rose reluctantly.

He wanted to stay longer, but he knew better than to overstay and ruin the rhythm.

Control the pace, and the impression deepens.

"Yes…" Mikoto stood as well, cheeks tinged pink.

She had spent nearly the entire afternoon laughing—sothing she hadn't expected when the day began.

Who would've thought soone who looked so composed could turn out to be so naturally funny?

Yagami felt his spirits rise when he realized she wanted to walk him out.

It ant today had gone better than he hoped.

Mikoto escorted him all the way to the clan gate.

Like earlier, so Uchiha whispered on the side, but Yagami ignored it as long as none of them approached.

"Right—Mikoto."

She froze lightly as he spoke her na.

"I've caused the Uchiha clan plenty of trouble recently… do you resent for that?"

Had he asked her this at noon, it would've ruined the mood.

But now, after spending hours together, with their guard lowered and nas exchanged, the question fit naturally.

"No…" she said softly, shaking her head. "They troubled you first. It wasn't your fault."

Her voice was quiet, but her sincerity was undeniable.

She had spent the entire afternoon with Yagami.

She knew he wasn't arrogant.

If anything, he was considerate.

The trouble Eikō caused had nothing to do with him.

"…I see."

Yagami let out a genuine breath of relief.

He had worried she would face pressure from her clan and be forced to distance herself.

But that fear vanished completely.

"Then, I'll head ho."

He smiled and turned to leave but after a few steps, he stopped and looked back.

"Oh, right. Mikoto… can I co see you again tomorrow?"

Her heart jumped.

"I–It's… alright… I don't mind…"

It took every bit of courage she had to say it out loud.

"Then it's a promise."

Yagami waved with a bright grin before heading off, feeling his entire chest lighten.

Mikoto's reaction made things very clear.

He was no longer alone.

Not anymore.

Mikoto stood at the Uchiha gate until Yagami's figure disappeared around the corner.

Only then did her heartbeat finally settle.

She exhaled softly and returned ho.

"Mikoto… how do you feel about that boy?"

The Grand Elder appeared the mont she stepped inside, as if he had been waiting the entire ti. His eyes glead with barely contained excitent.

"Wh-What are you saying, grandfather…? I—I don't know what you an…"

Her face turned scarlet.

She grabbed the bouquet of roses Yagami had given her, spun on her heel, and hurried to her room like a startled deer.

"Heh… hahaha…"

The elder chuckled with deep satisfaction, stroking his beard proudly.

Everything… had gone just as he hoped.

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