Naruto: Awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan, and Unify the Ninja World

Kanako's sudden appearance made Uchiha Shin sit up immediately.

Although his relationship with Kanako had deepened over the past two years, the number of times they had bathed together remained few.

The main reason? Uchiha Mikoto practically lived in his house, and Shin wasn't reckless enough to "start a fire in the backyard" in front of her.

Besides, two years ago, Kanako was still too young. Even if Shin had thoughts, he had no means to act on them.

But now, things were different. The "Life Force Control" technique he had refined allowed him to control every muscle in his body at will. He had also undergone rigorous physical training in the past two years.

At just twelve years old, his height had already reached 1.7 meters, and his physique was no different from a seasoned shinobi in his late teens.

Tsunade, who once dragged him along for drinks without hesitation, had recently been avoiding him.

Most likely, it had something to do with the night they got drunk together. After downing several bottles of sake, he had pulled Tsunade into an embrace and shamelessly enjoyed the feeling.

Since then, she hadn't invited him to drink again.

What was the big deal? He ate a piece of grilled meat, she ate some boiled vegetables—it was a fair trade, right?

She hadn't even gotten to the point of tearing down that "thin paper window" between them, so was there really a need to act so nervous?

Lying in the warm water, Shin watched as Uzumaki Kanako approached the bath.

A thin bath towel wrapped around her delicate frame, the soft fabric outlining her petite yet well-proportioned figure. She looked like a shy flower about to bloom.

At this close distance, he could smell the faint, sweet fragrance emanating from her.

Kanako pursed her lips shyly, her eyes filled with affection, and whispered, "Young Master, allow me to wash your back."

She had always called him "Master Shin" in the past, but upon learning about the Uchiha clan's internal power struggle and Mikoto's high status, she had consciously changed to "Young Master."

She believed Shin would eventually take control of Mikoto's faction, and his status and title needed to reflect that.

More importantly, she had begun considering herself his servant.

Shin had tried to resist at first, but eventually, he got used to it.

Yet now, hearing her soft and slightly trembling voice, he felt his bones go weak.

Shin intended to get up and step out, but Kanako immediately stopped him.

"Let me come in and take care of it. There's no need for you to move."

She hesitated for a moment before adding, "Young Master, you're leaving with Lady Mikoto and Lady Tsunade tomorrow. Please allow me this small selfishness."

Her breath was warm against his ear, her voice gentle, almost pleading.

Faced with this combination of cuteness and seduction, the big and the small—both—agreed.

Seeing Shin remain seated, Kanako's lips curled into a sweet smile, though her face was still tinged with shyness.

As if trying to suppress her embarrassment, she clutched the towel around her tightly. But despite her effort, as she moved forward, the fabric slipped slightly, revealing her slender shoulders and smooth, porcelain-like skin.

Though she lacked the overwhelming presence of Tsunade, her youthful charm was still enough to make one's heart race.

Kanako stepped into the water, hesitating for a long moment before pressing her delicate, soft hands against his back. She did her best, using all the strength she could muster.

"Young Master, I will train even harder from now on, so that I can truly assist you in the future."

Shin chuckled. "You've already done well. But if you truly want to help me, I can teach you something… deeper."

Just as he spoke, Kanako's fingers unintentionally pressed against a sensitive spot on his back, sending a shiver down his spine. He turned around, his expression unreadable.

Kanako was caught off guard, but before she could react, she suddenly felt as though the bathwater had gotten significantly warmer.

No. Not the bathwater.

A certain area within the bath had become unbearably hot.

"Kanako, I need your help with something important. Are you willing?"

"O-Of course, Young Master! What should I do?"

Kanako, still puzzled by the sudden heat, immediately responded upon hearing his serious tone.

Seeing her innocent expression, Shin felt a pang of guilt.

But strangely, that guilt only excited him further.

The bath lasted much longer than usual. By the time they finished, Kanako was utterly exhausted. Shin carried her to bed and tucked her in under a warm quilt.

Noticing a small stain at the corner of her lips, Shin deftly pulled out a handkerchief and wiped it away.

Kanako had drunk an entire cup of warm milk earlier. Now, she was sleeping soundly, her small body rising and falling with each steady breath.

Shin glanced at her peaceful expression and muttered to himself, "Good thing I've mastered body control techniques like Chakra Suppression and Earth Grudge Fear. Otherwise, I really might not have been able to hold back.

I should teach Kanako to handle things better next time."

Smirking, he carefully left her room.

Returning to his own bedroom, he let out a small sigh of relief when he realized Mikoto wasn't there.

It seemed she was preoccupied with preparations for their departure tomorrow.

No wonder Kanako had been so bold tonight. She had clearly seized the opportunity.

To handle this "troublemaker," alternating between rewarding her and disciplining her seemed to be the right approach.

After some thought, Shin decided not to sleep in his room after all.

With an almost habitual ease, he made his way back to Kanako's room and slipped under the covers beside her. As soon as he embraced her small frame, she instinctively curled up against him, seeking warmth.

This little girl… if she didn't have someone to hold, she probably wouldn't sleep well all night.

Kanako stirred slightly, her sleepy eyes half-opening. Upon seeing him beside her, she shifted in his arms and nestled closer before drifting back to sleep.

The next morning, Uchiha Mikoto arrived early.

Upon stepping inside and seeing Shin and Kanako sleeping in each other's arms, her brows furrowed slightly. However, instead of scolding them, she simply smiled.

Perhaps, after two years, she had grown used to Kanako's presence in Shin's life.

After all, considering their circumstances, Mikoto had seen similar situations before.

"Time to wake up, both of you."

She gently patted them awake.

Kanako's eyes snapped open upon hearing Mikoto's voice.

Realizing she was wrapped in Shin's arms and seeing Mikoto standing nearby, her face turned crimson. She looked exactly like someone who had been caught red-handed.

"Y-Young Master! Wake up! Lady Mikoto is here!"

Kanako hastily shook Shin, her voice panicked.

Shin, unwilling to face reality, groaned before sitting up.

Upon noticing Mikoto's unusually good mood, he sighed in relief.

Over breakfast, Mikoto didn't bring up last night's events, nor did she question why Kanako seemed a bit more flushed than usual.

Instead, she got straight to business.

After finishing their meal, Mikoto, having already done her homework, briefed Shin on their next destination—the battlefield awaiting them.