#Uzumaki_Family – (3)
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"Naruto-dono, breakfast is ready."
While Naruto was in a deep and peaceful sleep, he heard the respectful voice of the maid calling him from outside. He lazily opened his eyes and looked around with a sluggish gaze.
At first, he nearly screamed in shock, realizing he was not in a place he recognized. But slowly, his mind began to piece together the memories of recent events—his transition to a parallel world, and the fact that he was now a member of the Uzumaki family, their primary heir.
He scratched his hair with one eye still closed and murmured, "Ah... come to think of it, I have to live an entirely new life now. This kind of thing really doesn't suit me, but it is what it is. I'll just have to get used to it, even if slowly."
He got up and headed to the bathroom to freshen up.
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After leaving the bathroom, Naruto saw a prepared dining table in the middle of his room. His eyes sharpened slightly as he spoke calmly,
"Who brought the food here?"
"It was me, Naruto-dono. Is something the matter?"
The same maid who had awakened him now stood respectfully before him, her eyes closed as she awaited his response.
"It's not that anything is wrong. But I don't need this kind of service—I'll eat with the rest of the family."
Naruto gave her a gentle smile, which surprised her deeply. She knew full well that he had once been the one who requested this very arrangement years ago.
"As you wish!"
She bowed again, then quickly left to remove the food from the table.
Naruto sighed, then exited the room and made his way toward a specific chamber. After passing through several corridors and descending a long staircase, the room was on the right.
He entered quietly and found his three uncles, their children, and his grandmother Mito sitting together. One chair was left unoccupied.
"Naruto!!"
"Naruto-kun!!"
All eyes turned toward him in astonishment. They could hardly believe that he had chosen to join them for breakfast after so many years of isolation.
Everyone in the room was a member of his mother's side of the family.
At the head of the table sat Mito Uzumaki.
To her immediate right was Oshino, and beside him sat a girl around eight years old—about the same age as Naruto. That girl was his daughter, Tera Uzumaki.
Next to Tera was Michael, and beside him sat a small four-year-old girl named Yūha Uzumaki, his daughter.
On the opposite side of the table, the first chair across from Oshino was empty. Next to it sat Yukiteru, along with Ella and a stunning woman in her thirties.
That woman was Yukiteru's wife and Ella's mother. She was also pregnant with another child—Yuna Uzumaki.
"Good morning, everyone."
Naruto spoke with a soft, innocent smile as he walked over and sat in Kushina's old chair without hesitation.
(What confidence Naruto-kun has gained… He's grown so manly, even though he's still just a child.)
Ella smiled to herself, visibly pleased by the sudden shift in Naruto's demeanor.
As the servants placed the dishes in front of everyone, the family began to eat in a heavy silence—an unsettling and tense atmosphere clouded the room.
"Grandmother Mito…"
Naruto turned his gaze slowly toward the head of the family and spoke.
"What is it?"
"Since it didn't work out last time, I'd like to visit my mother today… if you don't mind."
Naruto asked gently.
"You're still thinking about those strange things, Naruto?! Have you forgotten what happened to you two days ago because of that?"
Oshino Uzumaki replied coldly.
"I need to confirm who tried to assassinate me. The best way to find a snake is to stir its nest. Maybe the Namikaze clan wasn't responsible after all…"
Naruto responded, giving Oshino a strange look.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Are you suspecting me of trying to kill you?"
Oshino's veins bulged in anger at Naruto's insinuation.
"Who knows? Anyone could have done it."
Naruto closed his eyes and returned to his meal calmly.
"Tch…"
Oshino also looked away with closed eyes.
"So you wish to see your mother, is that it? Very well. You may go and visit them today."
Mito Uzumaki declared quietly, leaving the others stunned and speechless.
"Mother!!"
Oshino exclaimed in shock, staring at her, but she completely ignored him.
"You will leave in two hours, and as usual, you may remain there for one week only. I don't want to hear a word about it. My health hasn't been the best lately, and the doctor advised me to avoid stress."
The grandmother spoke with a small smile, hinting at her hidden motives.
"Thank you, Grandma Mito."
Naruto smiled brightly, overjoyed at her approval, and returned to eating with great delight.
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#Scene_Three
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#Uzumaki_Family – (3) End
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"A visit??"
Elsewhere—in a dimly lit room—four individuals stood. Two of them were tall adults, standing across from two younger figures.
The youngest among them—his features hidden by the room's darkness—spoke in surprise at what he had just heard.
"Yes, we're going to visit the Namikaze family for political matters. I've heard there's a shocking surprise waiting for us there,"
said the tallest figure in the room.
"A surprise? What kind?"
The woman who seemed to be his wife asked curiously.
"A surprise strong enough to shatter the Namikaze clan and bring them to their knees in an instant. It won't be a bad visit at all. Apparently, the current head, Minato Namikaze, is hiding something huge… and we need to find out what that is!"
The eldest man spoke again, his tone clearly filled with excitement.
"Even though we're a strong clan too, messing with businessmen is dangerous. It can bring down even a clan like the Uchiha. We must proceed carefully."
The third figure—who seemed to be the next eldest—spoke for the first time, having remained silent until now.
"A surprise, huh…"
The youngest repeated the word with a small, curious smile. He was filled with greedy anticipation to discover the great secret hidden within the Namikaze clan.
"We must prepare ourselves well… This will be one thrilling journey."
The tallest figure stood with a smile, and the others followed suit.
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#Scene_Four
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#Namikaze_Family – (1)
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"Naruto-dono, are you ready?"
The guard asked as he stood in front of a white, luxurious limousine—one worthy of a head of state, not merely the heir of a clan. But that in itself demonstrated just how important Naruto's status was among the Uzumaki.
"I'm coming."
Naruto smiled cheerfully, dressed in a formal black suit and carrying a small bag of personal belongings.
The guard respectfully took the bag from him while Naruto stepped into the limousine and saw its interior for the first time.
His mouth opened in amazement. Though he had seen it in memories, witnessing it in reality was something else entirely. It was lavish, with golden seats that matched his blond hair perfectly.
"Please fasten your seatbelt. We're departing now."
The driver started the engine, and Naruto did as instructed. The car finally took off, heading toward the Namikaze estate on the other side of the city!
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#To_Be_Continued.
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