Mikoto couldn't help but roll her eyes at Gento:
"She's a mother, you know. How could Kushina possibly move into the home of an unmarried man with her child?"
"What would people say if word got out?"
Hearing this, a trace of embarrassment appeared on Kushina's face as well.
Seeing this, Gento could only settle for a compromise:
"In that case… there are still a few vacant rooms in the Uchiha clan apartments."
"The apartments built by the clan are much better than those provided by the village. If you're willing, Kushina, you can stay there."
Hearing this, a flicker of interest flashed in Kushina's eyes.
The welfare benefits of the Uchiha clan were well known throughout Konoha.
Especially those free apartments within the clan; she had long heard others mention them: clean, spacious, and comfortable to live in.
Many outsiders envied them greatly.
If it meant giving Naruto a better environment to grow up in, she was naturally willing.
Seeing her expression loosen, Gento immediately felt delighted.
After all, as long as Kushina moved into the Indulgence Apartments, he would be able to view real-time scenes inside her room at any time through the system.
Just imagining that scene was thrilling!
Of course, he didn't have the slightest indecent thought.
His original intention was simply to check whether little Naruto was "eating on time" every day.
Thus, he immediately said:
"How about this; I'll take you to see the apartment first. If it suits you, then you can decide. If not, we'll think of another way."
Kushina hesitated for a moment, but ultimately nodded:
"Alright… okay."
Therefore, Gento and Mikoto brought Kushina to the apartment building located at the center of the Uchiha clan district.
Before them stood a five-story building, its exterior walls painted in an off-white color.
A row of greenery was planted in front, neatly trimmed.
The entire building gave off a clean and bright atmosphere.
Gento led Kushina upstairs and arrived at an empty room on the third floor.
Opening the door, everything inside came into full view.
The room was much larger than expected.
Upon entering was a spacious living room, laid with light-colored wooden flooring. Sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making the entire space bright and open.
Next to the living room was an independent kitchen, complete with a stove, sink, and cabinets.
Further inside was a clean bedroom equipped with a wardrobe.
Beside the bedroom was also a training room, perfect for daily practice.
The bathroom was spotless as well; the toilet, sink, and shower were all new.
Though the furniture wasn't luxurious, everything was provided.
The sofa, coffee table, dining table, and cabinets were all clean and tidy.
It was obvious that someone came regularly to clean.
Kushina stood in the center of the living room, looking at everything before her, her eyes filled with fondness.
Although it couldn't compare to the home she once had with Minato Namikaze, it was already more than good enough.
There was a living room, a kitchen, a separate bedroom, and even space for Naruto to move around in the future.
As long as she took good care of it, she could definitely turn this small home into a warm and comfortable place where Naruto could grow up healthy.
She turned her head to look at Gento, hesitation on her face:
"As someone who isn't an Uchiha, is it really appropriate for me to live in your clan's apartments…?"
Yet the fondness in her eyes had already betrayed her true thoughts.
Gento quickly waved his hand:
"Minato made great contributions to Konoha. It's only right that you receive this kind of treatment. There's nothing to worry about."
Mikoto also chimed in from the side:
"Don't worry, Kushina. Gento has authority within the clan; no one will gossip."
Only then did Kushina nod gently.
Gento then took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket and handed them to her:
"There's five hundred thousand ryo here. Take it for now. The apartment has furniture, but for daily necessities, clothes, and so on, you'll need to buy them yourself."
Kushina was startled and quickly waved her hands:
"How can I accept this! Gento, you've already helped me so much; I can't take your money!"
As she spoke, she tried to push the money back.
Gento didn't take it, only looking at her as he spoke seriously:
"Take it. Consider it a loan from me; you can repay it when you have the chance."
Kushina showed a troubled expression:
"But… I can't leave the village to take missions. With so much money… I'm afraid it won't be easy to repay."
Gento smiled slightly:
"Don't worry. Besides money, I can also accept other forms of repayment."
"For example, helping me with things within your ability."
He paused, then added:
"In any case, take it for now. Living well is more important than anything."
In his heart, he silently added: repaying with yourself isn't impossible either…
After hesitating for a long time, Kushina finally accepted the banknotes, looking at Gento seriously:
"Thank you, Gento. I will definitely work hard to repay you!"
Seeing her determined expression, Gento smiled, then turned to take his leave:
"Alright, I'll head off then. Mikoto, accompany Kushina this afternoon. Help her buy what she needs."
Mikoto nodded with a smile:
"Don't worry. We're best friends. Something like this, I'd do it even if you didn't ask."
The two women waved at him.
Gento turned and left.
...
Soon, night fell.
Gento lay on his bed, estimating that at this hour, Kushina should have already finished tidying up and be preparing to sleep.
A thought suddenly surfaced in his mind.
He could freely view the real-time scenes inside the Indulgence Apartments.
After all, he had provided the housing and even lent money…
Taking a little "late-night benefit" in advance as interest shouldn't be too much, right?
With a thought, he said to the system:
"Real-time view, activate!"
The next moment, an image appeared in his mind.
It was the real-time scene inside the Indulgence Apartments.
The entire building was visible at a glance, every room clearly displayed.
Quite a number of young Uchiha lived in the apartments.
With single men and women living together, combined with the apartment's special effect of "enhancing hormone secretion," daily life would inevitably spark some friction.
Especially late at night, lonely men and women would quietly meet and enter each other's rooms.
At this moment, in many rooms, young Uchiha were striving for the continuation of the Uchiha bloodline.
Over the years, the clan's marriage rate and population had steadily increased; this apartment building had contributed greatly.
Gento's gaze swept across these rooms.
He had seen such scenes many times before.
In the past, he might have lingered on particularly "interesting" moments, but today his goal was not that.
His perspective continued to move, finally stopping at Kushina's room.
The moment the scene appeared, Gento felt his blood surge.
Kushina was sitting at the bedside, feeding Naruto.
She wore a loose set of home clothes, the collar slightly open.
Kushina lowered her head, softly coaxing the child, a gentle smile on her face.
That scene… was simply impossible to look away from.
Gento took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
After a long while, Naruto finally fell into a deep sleep.
Kushina gently placed him on the bed, tucked in his small blanket, and only then straightened up, letting out a long breath.
A faint flush still lingered on her face.
The apartment's soundproofing was excellent; under normal circumstances, the noises from other rooms wouldn't be heard.
At the very least, little Naruto wasn't affected in the slightest.
But Kushina was not an ordinary person.
She was a Jonin, her five senses far surpassing those of normal people.
The suppressed breathing, whispers, and the creaking of beds from other rooms drifted intermittently into her ears.
Her face reddened as she murmured softly:
"The Uchiha clan… are really… open…"
She tried to block out her senses, not to hear those sounds.
Yet for some reason tonight, after a short while, she couldn't help but listen again.
Those sounds seemed to carry a strange allure, not only stirring an itch in her heart but also making her feel an unbearable loneliness.
Sitting at the bedside, her face grew hotter and hotter, an indescribable restlessness rising within her.
After a long time, she finally stood up and walked toward the bathroom.
Gento, who had been lying on the bed, immediately straightened up upon seeing this, watching intently.
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