Naruto: An Uchiha With A Superpower Roulette

"Here we are. This is the shop you were looking for—the one that buys rare treasures," Ino said, leading two travelers to Yoichi's pharmacy.

The encounter had been coincidental. Ino, returning from escorting Sakura's medical team, had run into the pair at the village gate as they were asking about the shop. Since she was heading there herself, she decided to guide them.

Ino also had her own reason for visiting Yoichi—Naruto had asked her to pass along a message. Given that she had facilitated Yoichi's earlier prophecy, Naruto assumed they shared a good relationship.

He wasn't entirely wrong, though no one else knew just how "close" they really were.

As the bell chimed upon their entry, Yoichi descended from the upper floor. Spotting Ino, he smiled warmly.

"Ino-san, long time no see."

"It's only been two days!" Ino retorted, trying to suppress the flutter in her chest. With others present, she maintained her composure and gestured toward the travelers. "They're here to sell you something."

"Let's see it, then," Yoichi said, glancing at the two men. His gaze fell on the bundle in one of their hands. "Take it out. If it's genuine, I'll pay you well."

"It's a treasure chest—we've tried everything, but we can't open it," the older of the two explained, unwrapping the bundle to reveal an ornately crafted box.

One glance told Yoichi that this chest didn't belong to the shinobi world. The inscriptions on it were unlike any known script, ancient or modern. Its surface bore faint axe marks, evidence of the brothers' futile attempts to open it.

"It doesn't seem fake," Yoichi mused. The chest's material was impenetrable to physical force but not to his mental energy. Extending his spiritual senses, Yoichi quickly bypassed the outer layer and scanned its contents.

Inside was something that made his eyes widen—a fruit with a flame-like texture and fiery stem.

"This… this is the Flare-Flare Fruit from the One Piece world!"

The resemblance was uncanny. The fruit was identical to its depiction in the other world, down to the swirling flame patterns.

"Boss, are you interested?" the older brother asked hesitantly.

"Yes," Yoichi replied. "How much do you want for it?"

"Two hundred—no, four million ryō!"

Yoichi nodded. "Fine. Wait here."

Moments later, he returned with a suitcase filled with the requested amount. Placing it on the counter, he gestured for them to inspect it.

The brothers' faces lit up as they confirmed the payment. Bowing repeatedly in gratitude, they quickly left the shop, eager to return home before anyone changed their minds.

After they were gone, Ino couldn't contain her curiosity. "What's inside?"

Yoichi smirked. "If I'm not mistaken, it's one of the treasures that appeared alongside yesterday's anomaly. What a coincidence it ended up here."

With a subtle motion, he used his mental energy to unlock the chest, revealing the fruit within.

Ino stared at it, intrigued. "What is this? It looks like some sort of fruit."

"It's likely from another world. Consuming it might grant abilities related to fire. Of course, there could be side effects—but that's only something we'd learn if someone ate it."

Ino examined the swirling flame patterns. "It really does look like it has something to do with fire. I can't believe they just sold it to you so casually."

Yoichi's attention shifted as Ino continued speaking. "Speaking of which, you're not still angry with Shikamaru, are you? He's always overly cautious, especially when he thinks I'm involved in something… delicate."

"I'm not angry, but I don't plan on visiting the Hokage's office again. If they need anything, they can relay it through you."

Ino sighed, noting his resolute tone. Still, her curiosity got the better of her. "By the way, you mentioned your alchemy room before. Could I see it?"

"My alchemy room?" Yoichi's gaze turned playful. "Of course. But you'll need to brace yourself—it's not just a lab; it's where I make magic happen."

Seeing the mischievous glint in his eyes, Ino blushed furiously. "You're thinking of something else, aren't you? Stop it—it's daytime!"

Her protest only made Yoichi chuckle. "Don't worry. Seeing the alchemy room is just a cover—I also want to discuss something important about the prophecy."

Hearing this, Ino's interest piqued. "Really?"

"Absolutely. It's better to talk upstairs."

Reluctantly, Ino agreed, though she couldn't shake a feeling of apprehension as she followed him. Yoichi, of course, trailed behind her, his amusement evident.

Once they reached the third floor, Yoichi closed the door behind them. Ino, slightly nervous, asked, "So, what's this about the prophecy—hey, what are you doing?"

Before she could react, Yoichi pulled her close, silencing her with a passionate kiss.

"Stop—wait, talk about the prophecy first!"

"It's still daylight!"

Despite her protests, Yoichi knew Ino's weaknesses all too well. Though she tried to resist, her resolve faltered.

Afterward, Yoichi whispered in her ear, "I missed you. Now, let's get to the prophecy."

"You're a liar," Ino muttered, her cheeks flushed. Still, she leaned against him, curious. "What's the latest?"

"I used my Onmyōjutsu to divine more details. Another collision between dimensions will occur tomorrow night at midnight. I can't say if it'll be a disaster or more beasts, but the timing is certain."

Ino gasped. "That soon? And how often will this happen?"

"Every three days, the dimensional barriers will collide again. This will continue for about a month until the turbulence subsides. Each collision will bring either disasters, beasts, or treasures like today's fruit."

"A month? That means ten more events!" Ino exclaimed, horrified. "I need to tell Naruto right away!"

Ino jumped to her feet but immediately stumbled. Yoichi handed her a recovery pill, which she swallowed quickly, regaining her strength.

After fixing her clothes, she turned back to him, placing a quick kiss on his cheek. "Thanks for the intel. Consider this your reward!"

As Ino hurried off, Yoichi smirked, wiping his face. "I should've asked her to rinse her mouth first…"

(End of Chapter)

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