CH-17. Fiance

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Iruka looked at Sasuke's back and sighed deeply. There had always been top-tier geniuses like Sasuke in Konoha Village.

Hatake Kakashi.

Uchiha Itachi.

These legendary ninjas had all become famous at a young age, achieving the rank of jonin early in their careers.

"Naruto..." Iruka muttered, lost in thought.

"Iruka-sensei." Naruto called out, his voice more composed now that Sasuke had just comforted him.

Inspired by Sasuke's gesture, Iruka also resolved to treat Naruto better.

Not far away, perched in a tree, Hinata watched in awe.

Sasuke was incredible.

Mizuki had easily defeated both Naruto and Iruka, but in front of Sasuke, he had been instantly defeated.

'He's back...' Hinata thought, realizing just how much Sasuke valued her. There was no way he wouldn't come back for her.

"Hinata, I'm sorry about earlier." Sasuke said, his voice calm.

It wasn't a real apology, though. Sasuke didn't think he had done anything wrong.

"Stop talking!" Hinata said, feeling a bit weary. Her eyes avoided his gaze.

Sasuke had just left, and now that her heart had begun to settle, it was stirred once more by his return.

Because Sasuke was just so handsome.

Especially the way he looked at her—it was more affectionate than how he looked at Sakura.

Feelings don't lie. Sasuke genuinely liked her.

"I'm tired, please take me home." Hinata said, her voice quiet.

If they delayed any longer, the night would turn to day, and she was worried her father might discover that she had snuck out in the middle of the night with an Uchiha.

"Alright." Sasuke replied.

After killing Mizuki, he needed some peace of mind, and being with Hinata provided just that.

"Hinata, you smell so nice." Sasuke remarked.

Hinata blushed deeply, overwhelmed with embarrassment.

"Don't say things like that..." She mumbled, trying to keep her composure.

If Sasuke hadn't just saved Naruto and proven that he hadn't lied since approaching her, Hinata would have never forgiven him for the kiss he stole earlier.

Sasuke carefully observed Hinata, trying to gauge how much she cared for him.

He wasn't one to shy away from bold moves. After all, before his transmigration, he had been an introverted otaku who overthought everything.

But now, he was in the world of Naruto.

There were so many beautiful girls here, and he wasn't going to miss his chance.

If he acted timidly even after coming to this world, he wouldn't be much of a man.

If Hinata had any affection for him, Sasuke would act without hesitation.

But Hinata's feelings for Sasuke were still too weak. Naruto held too big a place in her heart.

Winning her over completely would take time.

Sasuke carried Hinata swiftly through the trees, moving effortlessly.

Before long, they arrived at the Hyuga clan compound.

The place was heavily guarded, but Sasuke was skilled enough to navigate the area without being seen.

He activated his Sharingan, observing from a distance to ensure it was safe before slipping into Hinata's bedroom with her.

"…"

Hinata stood there, still in disbelief.

Sasuke had taken her on a wild journey—sneaking her out, witnessing Naruto being chased by Mizuki, seeing Sasuke get jealous, and receiving an unexpected kiss from him. Then, Sasuke had saved both Naruto and Iruka by defeating Mizuki in one swift move.

And the words of encouragement Sasuke gave Naruto were truly heartfelt.

In every way, Sasuke seemed perfect—except for his boldness.

It was this audacity that Hinata found hard to accept.

Sasuke had no intention of returning empty-handed. Helping Naruto was secondary; what he truly wanted was Hinata.

So, before he left…

'This bad man… he's so bad!' Hinata thought, her emotions in turmoil.

Not only had he stolen her first kiss…

Sasuke was secretly thrilled, leaning in close to whisper in her ear, "Hinata, you're so beautiful... I like you so much."

"Sasuke-kun, you've gone too far!" Hinata exclaimed, her voice shaky, "How could you do this to me?"

Sasuke didn't apologize. Instead, he said, "Hinata, get some rest. I won't disturb you anymore, but remember—I'll protect you from now on. No one will hurt you... except me."

He knew he would have to take things slowly.

After Sasuke left, Hinata felt conflicted.

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It hadn't been long since Sasuke had transmigrated into the Naruto world.

And already, he had Sakura, Ichiraku Ramen's daughter Ayame, and Ino. Tonight, he had begun to pursue the sweet Hyuga Hinata—Naruto's future wife in the original timeline.

Now, while Hinata was still young, Sasuke had made his move. But he still wasn't sure whether he held a place in Hinata's heart.

Returning home, Sasuke went straight to bed, feeling satisfied but not entirely content. His body, strengthened by this world, craved more than rest.

Additionally, after rescuing Naruto, he had earned the [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique].

Why not use it to check on his girlfriends before going to sleep?

Sasuke quickly formed hand seals, "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

In an instant, more than a dozen clones appeared.

"It really is a forbidden technique." Sasuke muttered, impressed. If he had used his full strength, he could've created hundreds of clones.

"Go." He commanded.

The shadow clones scattered immediately, heading off to check on Sakura, Ino, Ayame, Hinata, and even Naruto.

Sakura and Ino were already asleep, as was Ayame. Hinata didn't sleep, looking worried as she sat quietly.

'Thank you for your hard work, Hinata.' Sasuke thought as he watched her. Once she fully accepts him, she won't be so sad and conflicted anymore.

After all, it would take time for Hinata to completely give up on Naruto and become Sasuke's woman.

Meanwhile, Naruto had been deceived by Mizuki into stealing the Scroll of Seals. The Third Hokage gave Naruto a verbal reprimand and then sent him back to rest.

Iruka and Naruto had a long talk, and both of them felt relieved after the conversation.

Now, the focus shifted to the Third Hokage.

Because Mizuki had been killed by Sasuke in a single move, the Konoha higher-ups had to seriously discuss Sasuke's abilities and potential.

"Have I been noticed by the Konoha higher-ups?" Sasuke pondered.

'I don't know whether this is a good thing or a bad thing!'

However, Sasuke wasn't worried. He knew he was strong and wasn't afraid of any challenges that came his way. Sasuke's shadow clones had been eavesdropping for a while before releasing the jutsu.

Using shadow clones consumed a lot of chakra, and Sasuke felt there was no need to maintain them for long just to gather information.

As he was about to dismiss all his clones, Sasuke stumbled upon an unexpected discovery.

Mizuki, despite his death, had left behind a fiancée.

Tsubaki.

This beauty, like Ayame, the daughter of the Ichiraku Ramen owner, was hardly noticed in the original *Naruto* series.

That was because Tsubaki had very few appearances in the anime's original plot.

But in this world, where Sasuke had traveled to and became the protagonist, things were different.

At the moment, the beautiful Tsubaki had fair skin, delicate features, and a sorrowful expression.

Mizuki had been a fool not to cherish her and instead focused on his scheme to use Naruto to steal the Scroll of Seals.

In the original anime, Mizuki survived after being defeated.

Tsubaki, his fiancée, still cared for him at least.

But here, Sasuke found Mizuki despicable and had killed him, ending it all.

Unexpectedly, Mizuki had left something valuable behind...

Tsubaki, still a virgin, remained unattached. If Sasuke didn't claim her, it would almost feel like a waste of killing Mizuki.

"Mizuki, rest in peace. Your fiancée, I'll take care of her... or rather, I'll enjoy her for you, hahaha." Sasuke laughed.

Since arriving in this world, Sasuke had made it a point to claim every beautiful woman he encountered.

He immediately recalled all his shadow clones and prepared for his next move. Shadow clones were useful for fighting and gathering intel, but now he needed his full strength.

With his chakra restored, Sasuke took advantage of the night and headed toward where Tsubaki lived.

When Tsubaki learned that Mizuki had used Naruto to steal the Scroll of Seals, she knew everything was over.

"Mizuki planned to betray the village." She whispered bitterly.

Soon after, she heard the news of Mizuki's death.

"…"

Tsubaki felt utterly hopeless.

Though she had never been intimate with Mizuki, she had been prepared to be his wife. Now, everything had ended before it even began.

"Who's there?"

Despite her sorrow, Tsubaki's senses were sharp enough to notice someone following her.

It was Sasuke.

He allowed her to notice him, stepping into the moonlight where his handsome but cold features became visible. His eyes and smile gave off an air of danger, making it clear he wasn't someone to be trifled with.

Sasuke looked at Tsubaki closely, confirming that she was indeed as beautiful as he'd thought.

"I'm the one who killed your fiancé." Sasuke said, provoking her with his words to break down her defenses.

"Impossible!" Tsubaki gasped, refusing to believe it. How could a kid who didn't even look like he had graduated from the Academy kill Mizuki?

Suddenly, a realization dawned on her.

Mizuki had betrayed Konoha and deserved to die, but as his fiancée, Tsubaki needed to know the truth behind his death.

Though most ninjas kept the details quiet, she had heard rumors.

Rumors that Mizuki had been killed by a recently graduated Genin…

"Was it you—Uchiha Sasuke?"

Heartbroken once again, Tsubaki bit her lip hard enough to draw blood.

She wanted revenge but knew deep down that Sasuke had been justified in killing Mizuki.

"What do you want with me?" She asked, her voice laced with sadne, "If you're here to investigate Mizuki's betrayal, you should go. I don't know anything."

Sasuke was a bit surprised. Despite her grief, Tsubaki remained righteous and didn't demand revenge on him.

"Don't you want to kill me?" Sasuke asked, smiling.

The kunoichi Tsubaki looked at Sasuke with a mixture of confusion and intrigue. She couldn't quite grasp what the young man before her wanted.

The thought that Sasuke, who had killed her fiancé, might now be after her didn't even cross her mind.

Sasuke observed her carefully, noting her restrained murderous intent as he pushed her buttons.

"Of course, I want to kill you." Tsubaki said through gritted teeth, "But I can't…"

Mizuki had deserved his fate, and she couldn't kill Sasuke out of hatred alone.

Sasuke chuckled, watching her reaction.

He had a different approach depending on the woman he faced, whether it was Sakura, Ino, Ayame, or Hinata.

To him, each beauty deserved to be treated in a way that suited her temperament.

"Now, I'll give you a chance to kill me, right here and now." Sasuke said, his smile turning wicked.

Tsubaki's eyes widened, not fully understanding his offer.

"If you want revenge, fight me. If you can kill me, it will be your victory. And it will be on my own terms." He said.

"What's the catch?" Tsubaki asked, her voice steady despite her confusion.

"If you lose." Sasuke said, his eyes glinting in the moonlight, "You'll have to agree to one condition of mine."

Tsubaki narrowed her eyes, realizing that Sasuke had ulterior motives.

"What's the condition?"