Naruto: Naruto's Uchiha girlfriend is too arrogant

Chapter 172 The Last Solution

angry?

Hearing Naruto comfort her in such a soft, apologetic voice, the frustration she felt due to her defeat instantly melted away, leaving only a gentle warmth.

Moreover, she wasn't angry at Naruto at all, not even a little bit. All her negative emotions were directed at her own disappointing performance, Kakashi's completely unreliable guidance, and that nonsensical "Make-Out Guide." No matter who she was angry at, she would absolutely, positively never direct even a shred of anger towards Naruto.

Satsuki also clearly understood that ever since that day...that night, her heart had completely belonged to Naruto. However, upon careful reflection, it seemed that all along, it was Naruto who had taken care of her, protected her, and guided her in every way.

Satsuki could clearly feel that her affection for Naruto grew uncontrollably every time she saw him. And every single thing Naruto did, every single action he took…

……etc?

Zuoyue's thoughts suddenly paused as an obvious fact, which she had long ignored, suddenly burst into her mind.

Cooking... Giving pet names... Praising...

These... these are exactly what Naruto has been doing to me all along?!

This discovery made her eyes widen instantly.

Cooking—on their first formal meeting, Naruto proactively shared his incredibly delicious-looking bento box with her. Later, he frequently invited her to his home and personally cooked all sorts of delicious meals for her. His culinary skills had long since unknowingly "conquered" her stomach.

Praise—Whenever her ninjutsu makes a little progress, or her shuriken is thrown with exceptional accuracy, Naruto will always praise her sincerely and generously, saying things like "Wow, that's amazing!" or "No wonder she's a genius of the Uchiha clan!" His recognition and encouragement have always been one of the important driving forces behind her becoming stronger.

Exclusive nickname – According to what Zuo Yue knows, Naruto seems to have only ever given her a nickname!

That unique, teasing "Erzhuzi"! Although she initially thought it was a bit silly, she had already accepted it without realizing it, and even secretly rejoiced.

So it turns out... Naruto had already done what Kakashi painstakingly wrote in that lousy book in the most natural and subtle way! And he did it so perfectly, so deeply, that she was completely absorbed in it without even realizing it!

Satsuki was completely absorbed in her own thoughts and did not notice that Naruto was looking at her with a mixture of worry and strangeness.

Naruto watched her furrow her brows, appear absent-minded, and blush, feeling completely bewildered and utterly confused as to what was wrong with Satsuki.

Meanwhile, Zuo Yue was engaged in a fierce debate and argumentation within her own inner world.

In other words... the methods described in that "Intimacy Guide" might not be the problem in themselves? The problem lies in how I used them?

This realization gave Zuoyue a fleeting glimmer of hope. The last method Kakashi had mentioned—the one she had completely given up on after repeated failures because she felt too ashamed of it—was now vividly resurfacing in her mind, carrying with it a renewed sense of hope.

The power of language is boundless!

In my memory, Kakashi was flipping through that tattered book, explaining what he called his "ultimate killing move." "If ordinary praise and concern don't work... then unleash the ultimate weapon—a unique, soul-stirring compliment!"

Kakashi pointed to a line in the book, "Look here! If you feel your relationship with the other person is good enough, close enough, try using some beautiful metaphors, or... even a bit of poetic expression! It will have unexpected results!"

Kakashi's words echoed in his mind. A unique compliment? A metaphor and poetry?

Has Naruto ever used this method?

Satsuki immediately began searching her memory at lightning speed... and there really was one.

With almost no effort to recall, those words emerged instantly from the deepest and most precious depths of her memory, like a brand—words Naruto had spoken to her that she could never forget in her life.

"The tides... they never need to choose whether to follow the moon—they simply follow the natural rhythm of the ocean itself deep within their hearts."

"And I didn't just make that choice at that time. I will always, always follow the 'rhythm' in my heart."

As soon as those words echoed in her mind, Zuo Yue felt a powerful, sweet torrent of emotions surge into her heart, her legs went weak, and she almost couldn't support herself.

That's right! Naruto had already used this ultimate method long ago! And he used it so naturally and so profoundly.

This last resort... I absolutely, positively cannot mess it up again!

The last vestiges of reason and shame that Zuo Yue had regained through her sudden realization were now completely and without hesitation abandoned by her. A do-or-die, all-or-nothing determination burned in her eyes.

She took a deep breath, then turned her head and looked intently at Naruto, who was becoming increasingly uneasy because of her long silence.

Naruto felt uneasy under the intense focus in Satsuki's eyes, which seemed to burn with a fierce determination, and a bad feeling crept into his heart.

"Naruto..."

Zuo Yue spoke, her voice no longer excited or rigid as before, but in an extremely gentle tone, slowly calling out his name.

"……yes!!"

Startled by the tender tone, Naruto straightened up almost reflexively and replied, his ominous premonition instantly reaching its peak!

Zuo Yue's gaze was unfocused as she spoke, word by word, in a reciting tone.

"Naruto..."

"Your golden hair is like...like the most brilliant and warmest sunshine in autumn, capable of dispelling all the gloom and coldness in the world, making people unable to resist wanting to get closer and absorb that light..."

Kakashi: Metaphor! Use a metaphor!

"Your blue eyes are like...like the deepest and purest lake in the world, reflecting the vastness and freedom of the entire sky."

Kakashi: Poetic! It must be beautiful!

"Your energetic figure as you run, so agile and...light, is like...like the most nimble and swift antelope in the mountain stream..."

Satsuki paused here, a quick thought flashing through her mind—the footnote in Kakashi's book that said "emphasize cuteness"—and hastily added, "...the cubs!"

Kakashi: It has to be unique! It has to be memorable!

After finishing her recitation, Zuo Yue breathed a slight sigh of relief. Her cheeks were flushed red from her extremely embarrassing performance, but she still tried her best to maintain that "deeply affectionate" expression, looking at Naruto expectantly, waiting for the "soul-stirring" effect.