Mikoto stared at Uchiha Shin with a complicated expression. "I never expected that the summoned creatures of Ryuchi Cave would be three snake princesses."
She suddenly felt that these sneaky women were multiplying like stray cats!
Kanako was acceptable; they had just finished reconciling and had a decent conversation. Mikoto didn't mind her too much. If Kanako tried to steal her Shin-kun, she could still deal with it.
But the arrival of three seductive snake princesses? That was the breaking point.
People! Even if they were summoned beasts, they were still people!
Why did even summoned creatures get the chance to steal her man?
As someone who considered herself Shin's rightful fiancée, Mikoto was starting to feel immense pressure.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Shin, oblivious to Mikoto's turbulent thoughts, believed the matter had been put to rest. Future problems, like rival suitors, were problems for the future.
As long as Mikoto never found out, everything would be fine!
Feeling reassured by his own logic, Uchiha Shin followed Mikoto and Kanako back to Roran Palace.
Sasha, having caught up on much-needed sleep, came to greet them in high spirits.
Mikoto and Kanako noticed that Sasha seemed even more beautiful than the day before. Her entire demeanor had transformed, like a delicate bud blooming into a vibrant flower.
With the power of the Immortal Curse Mark healing her body, Sasha was now able to move freely.
"Sorry for not being up earlier to greet you two. I had a… late night," Sasha said with a charming smile, an unmistakable sultriness in her gaze.
Mikoto and Kanako blinked. Something about her was different—but they were too young to understand exactly what had changed.
They politely declined Sasha's apology, and the conversation moved in a harmonious direction.
Only Uchiha Shin noticed the way Sasha kept sneaking glances at him, her eyes glimmering with mischief. Every now and then, she even winked at him subtly.
Clearing his throat, Uchiha Shin stepped forward. "I created a barrier using the power of the Dragon Vein. It will keep Roran safe. Sasha, you don't have to worry about Sunagakure's retaliation. Once I handle everything else, I'll return."
Sasha's heart swelled with warmth and security. At the same time, she felt guilt. She had become too reliant on Uchiha Shin. Without him, she didn't even know what the future of Roran would be.
Blushing, she whispered, "Then… I hope Shin-kun visits often. I'll welcome you with the highest form of Roran's hospitality."
"Of course," Shin replied smoothly, his gaze meeting hers knowingly.
Glancing over at Mikoto and Kanako, who were still deep in conversation, Shin leaned down and whispered in Sasha's ear, "Tomorrow, I want to see the true Queen of Roran. You understand what I mean, don't you, Sasha?"
A shudder ran through her, her face turning crimson.
"Mmm~" Sasha moaned lightly, lowering her head, unable to meet his gaze.
Neither Mikoto nor Kanako noticed the hushed exchange, too preoccupied discussing the snake princesses.
The night passed quietly.
The next morning marked the day of Sasha's coronation.
However, instead of preparing like a proper queen, Sasha knelt before Shin, diligently attending to a very different 'duty.'
Stroking her messy hair, Shin smirked. "It's time to go, my queen. You can't be late today."
"Mmm… Gulp," Sasha swallowed, giving him a resentful yet affectionate glance.
Whose fault was this?! He was the one who insisted she keep the ceremonial outfit on! How unfair!
After a moment of sulking, she straightened up and adjusted her robes. The lingering scent on her clothes made her blush, but there was no time to change. With no other choice, she stepped out, walking towards the coronation venue.
As Shin watched her walk with elegance and determination, he thought to himself—if Sasha had only matured physically before, today she was truly stepping into her role as a queen, both in body and mind.
Standing on the grand stage, Sasha exuded both majesty and warmth, like a fully bloomed rose. Her voice was steady, her presence regal.
From a distance, Shin watched over her with a small smirk, silently offering his support.
Once the ceremony ended, he didn't linger. Taking Mikoto and Kanako with him, he left Roran behind.
Sasha stood on the balcony of her palace, gently caressing her belly, watching Shin disappear into the horizon.
After departing Roran, Shin and his group quickly made their way toward the battlefield between Konoha and Sunagakure.
Dark clouds loomed over the war zone.
Inside Sunagakure's main war camp, Chiyo was seething.
She had just received devastating news: the Hidden Sand Village had been attacked.
And the worst part? Uchiha Shin had vanished at the same time.
Connecting the dots, she came to a horrifying realization—that brat was behind it!
A wave of reports flooded in: a group of high-ranking officials and elite ninja had been wiped out, and then, as if by magic, Roran itself had disappeared from their maps.
But the true nightmare was the next piece of intelligence:
The Third Kazekage, her brother Ebizo, and an entire squad of elite shinobi—all missing.
"What?!" Chiyo screamed, slamming her fists onto the table. "How could they be missing?! We know where Roran is! How the hell did it just disappear?!"
Her normally composed demeanor was shattered.
The war effort had already been suffering due to a halt in the production of her clay puppets. And now this?
This was nothing short of a catastrophe.
A leader. Her own brother. An entire squad of Sunagakure's finest.
Gone.
As the reality settled in, a dark thought crept into her mind—they weren't just missing. They were dead.
But she refused to accept it. She wouldn't believe it.
Konoha's White Fang had taken her son and daughter-in-law.
And now, Uchiha Shin had taken her brother.
This was a level of pain and loss she had never imagined enduring.
"Find him! Keep searching!" Chiyo roared, her voice trembling with fury. "At the very least, I want information!
"Track Uchiha Shin! He must have gone to Roran!"
Chiyo's hands clenched into fists, her nails digging into her skin. She had already made up her mind—this wasn't over.
Sunagakure would make that Uchiha bastard pay.
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