Naruto: Scourge of the Ninja World

Just as Gekko Chizan was trying hard not to laugh while handing the bag full of medicinal herbs to Kushina—

Suddenly, another person walked into the store.

"Kushina, you're here too~"

"Mikoto-chan! It's been ages since you came to see me!"

The sudden conversation startled Gekko Chizan for a moment, but as soon as he heard the name "Mikoto," a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

Mikoto? Uchiha Mikoto? Isn't that Fugaku's future wife?

Judging by the timing, the two of them should be getting together soon.

Though, who knows if that whole confession incident with Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Fugaku had any effect. Hopefully, it didn't mess things up for Itachi-san and Sasuke.

Come to think of it, every wife character that appears in Naruto is pretty good-looking.

"Aiyaa, blame that Gekko Chizan and Namikaze Minato!"

Gekko Chizan: Huh???

Kushina: Hmph! It's all Gekko Chizan's fault!

"It's because of those two that Fugaku-kun totally lost it the other day. He's been sharpening knives daily, mumbling about how he wants to cut down Namikaze Minato and Gekko Chizan to prove his innocence."

Upon hearing this, Pakura immediately perked up—turns out every woman has a heart for gossip. She leaned in, her face full of curiosity.

"And this is?"

"Oh! Mikoto, let me introduce you. This is Pakura-neesan."

Uchiha Mikoto quickly bowed to Pakura, who gently helped her up.

"Go on, keep talking. This... Fugaku—what happened between him, Gekko Chizan, and Namikaze Minato?"

Mikoto looked a bit confused. This whole thing had stirred quite a commotion—how could she not know?

Kushina quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

"Pakura-neesan has been on missions outside the village. She only just returned recently, so she doesn't know."

Uchiha Mikoto immediately showed an expression of realization.

"Hmph! It's all because that Gekko Chizan insisted on dragging Namikaze Minato into confessing to Fugaku-kun."

"Co...confess???"

"Exactly! Apparently, Namikaze Minato lost a bet with Gekko Chizan, and Gekko Chizan made him go confess to Fugaku-kun."

"So infuriating! Who uses something like that as a wager!?"

The more Mikoto spoke, the angrier she got—she was gradually becoming a red-hot chili pepper.

Behind her, Gekko Chizan suddenly shivered.

He thought, Winter must be coming... it's so cold... time to wear more layers.

Pakura nearly burst out laughing when she heard the story.

She'd always thought Gekko Chizan was unpredictable, but she didn't expect him to make someone else do something like this. He really was as outrageous as ever.

"Pakura-neesan, don't laugh!"

"At the time, Minato and Fugaku-kun actually hugged each other."

"After that, Fugaku-kun completely lost it—he's been sharpening knives daily, saying he's going to cut them both down."

"That's why I was worried about his health and planned to make him some soldier pills. I came here specifically to buy medicinal herbs."

Oh? Another one making soldier pills? And for Uchiha Fugaku, no less?

Gekko Chizan's interest was piqued again. If he was already messing around for one person, might as well do it for another.

Minato took them—Fugaku could too. No big deal.

Besides, the connections between these two families ran deep.

Eat together, suffer together. Perfect!!!

"Hehe, Mikoto, I had the same idea. I'm here to buy herbs to make soldier pills too, but mine are for Minato."

"And hey, that incident was mainly Gekko Chizan's fault. It had nothing to do with Minato."

Gekko Chizan heard every word and was fuming inside.

You've got to be kidding me. Minato started this whole thing, mocking me for not having a mentor. Then he lost the bet and couldn't take it, so he sold me out. How is it that according to Kushina's mouth, he's suddenly blameless!?!

"Huh? Really?"

"So what herbs did you get? Are they good?"

"This is my first time making soldier pills with herbs—I've got no experience at all."

Kushina instantly lit up at this and turned to point at Gekko Chizan confidently:

"I bought fire hemp seeds, apricot seeds, and arborvitae seeds."

"The shop owner said these three herbs are all mild and perfect for making soldier pills."

"Right, boss?"

Gekko Chizan nodded repeatedly.

Looking into Mikoto's sparkling eyes, he was already fantasizing about harvesting dozens of traits.

Based on his experience, the more important the character, the bigger the rewards they gave!

"That's right! Take them home and eat with confidence!"

"The effects will absolutely exceed your expectations!"

Hearing this, Uchiha Mikoto quickly pulled out her wallet to buy the herbs.

With Kushina's guidance, she ended up buying 2.5 kg at once.

Watching Mikoto carrying 2.5 kg of herbs, Gekko Chizan felt the muscles in his face twitching.

Hold it in, Chizan! You have to hold it in!!!!

"Ahahahahaha!!! I'm dying here!"

"Just picturing someone with two red eyes squatting on the ground... oh my... why is this so funny to me, Chōmei!?"

Already laughing uncontrollably, Chōmei reminded Gekko Chizan,

While he himself was practically rolling on the floor.

Kushina and Mikoto didn't notice Gekko Chizan's twitching face—but Pakura standing nearby certainly did.

She immediately grew suspicious and remembered the odd behavior when she first entered the shop.

"Boss, what's going on with you? Why is your face twitching?"

Gekko Chizan was startled.

This woman's observation skills are sharp!

He quickly suppressed his erupting laughter and feigned sorrow:

"Ah, it's an old problem. When I talk too much, my face starts twitching."

"It's an incurable condition. I've been relying on medicinal herbs for relief. That's actually why I became a pharmacy owner."

"I just want to use my knowledge to help more people escape their suffering!"

Gekko Chizan's improvisation was impressive. He turned a minor face twitch into a near-death tragedy.

And with that twitching, somber expression—

Pakura's suspicions instantly faded and were even replaced by a bit of guilt.

This boss was so selfless, and she had doubted him?

Tch! It's all Gekko Chizan's fault! That damn idiot!

In the end, the three women walked out of the store, chatting and laughing with their herbs in tow.

Using Insect Vision to watch them walk off, Gekko Chizan finally couldn't take it anymore.

With a Flying Thunder God, he teleported back to the top of Hokage Rock—

And burst out laughing.

...

Back home, Kushina and Pakura didn't waste a single moment and immediately began making soldier pills.

"Pakura-neesan, how much herb should we put in?"

"Hmm... according to what the shop owner said, let's put in 0,5 kg per batch. If that's not enough, we'll buy more later."

"Okay! Then let's get started! Minato should be back in a few days! I'm definitely going to feed him some fresh, warm soldier pills!!"

"Okay, okay. Let's start."

"Hehe, if that idiot Chizan knew that Pakura-neesan was making soldier pills for him with her own hands, he might cry his heart out."

Yep. He'd definitely cry his heart out!

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