Naruto: Uchiha Madara's Cousin

Being stared at by the imposing Wood Style of the First Hokage, Uzumaki Mito, inside the golden giant chain, couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Recalling how the cherry-red Susanoo had been ruthlessly "disciplined" earlier, the girl wisely dispelled her secret technique.

The towering golden giant stood still in place as the chains on its body, under Mito's control, began to rapidly retract. In just a few moments, the once awe-inspiring giant vanished without a trace.

"Mmm~"

As the last golden chain was absorbed back into her body, Uzumaki Mito couldn't help but let out a soft hum.

The tingling sensation at the base of her spine made her legs feel weak, and she barely managed to stand. Her watery gaze fell upon the Wood Style figure of the Uchiha Gin in front of her, and her dark eyes reflected a mix of 30% anticipation and 70% shyness.

Uchiha Gin began examining this long-lost acquaintance of his.

The Uzumaki Mito in front of him, though only around 18 or 19, still wore the same bun hairstyle from the day they parted years ago.

Her charming face, with its almond-shaped features, was adorned with bright eyes and white teeth. Her small cherry lips curled slightly, hinting at the emotions of a young girl. She wore a form-fitting red robe, showcasing her figure, which seemed far too mature for her age.

It had only been a few years, but the changes were astounding!

Suppressing the stirrings in his heart, Uchiha Gin found it hard to reconcile the captivating girl in front of him with the reckless little sprout he had known six years ago.

Swish!

Since they were acquaintances, Uchiha Gin released his battle stance. He formed a hand sign and dispelled the Wood Golem technique. As the chakra supply was cut off, the massive wooden figure began to collapse and dissipate.

Uchiha Gin leaped from the control panel at his chest, landing before Uzumaki Mito, who wore an expression of calm indifference.

"What should I say now that he's coming over?"

"Will I lose points looking like this without makeup?"

"I wonder if he's married by now… or has a girlfriend?"

As Uchiha Gin approached, although the girl appeared composed on the outside, her heart was in chaos. A flood of thoughts rushed through her mind, leaving her dizzy.

Her brain shutting down, the previously elegant and poised Uzumaki Mito suddenly tilted her head, her body falling uncontrollably backward.

"Long time no—"

Just as Uchiha Gin was pondering how to greet Uzumaki Mito after their long separation, he saw the once-calm and charming girl suddenly collapse.

Thud!

Quick on his feet, Uchiha Gin used a body flicker technique to catch the falling Uzumaki Mito in his arms. Worried that she might be hurt, he immediately used medical ninjutsu to check her condition.

After running his chakra through her warm body, Uchiha Gin's face showed confusion.

Uzumaki Mito's body was perfectly fine—no chakra deficiency, no signs of exhaustion. The power of the Uzumaki bloodline was truly astonishing.

But why did she faint?

Uchiha Gin was baffled.

"Mmm~~~"

Just as he was about to conduct a more thorough examination, Uzumaki Mito's long eyelashes trembled, and she let out a soft moan from her rosy lips.

She slowly opened her eyes, and her deep, dark pupils, like bottomless black holes, captured all of Uchiha Gin's attention.

Upon waking, Uzumaki Mito did not struggle. Her eyes, filled with a peculiar charm, locked onto Uchiha Gin's gaze.

"Hey, hey, hey~~"

Uchiha Hikari, who had been watching the increasingly awkward interaction between the two, awkwardly broke the thick atmosphere with a panicked voice.

"Gin! Who is this vulgar woman?"

Unable to accept being sidelined, Uchiha Hikari summoned all her strength to shout at the distracted Uchiha Gin.

"Relax, I'm just checking her condition."

Uchiha Gin tore his gaze away from the girl's enchanting face, using the excuse of a medical examination to cover his actions.

"Long time no see."

Uchiha Gin gently set the girl upright, scratching his cheek with his hand in an embarrassed gesture.

He hadn't expected to reunite with her in such a remote place.

"Yes, it's been a while, human trafficker."

Regaining her composure, Uzumaki Mito adjusted her appearance and gave Uchiha Gin a refined, graceful smile, her noble demeanor instantly outshining the flustered Uchiha Hikari.

"Tsk! I told you, I'm not a trafficker!"

Hearing the familiar nickname after so many years, Uchiha Gin couldn't help but correct her once again, despite the nostalgia it brought.

"Well, I never knew your name, so that's the only thing I could call you."

Uzumaki Mito looked up, her black eyes, full of hidden emotions, seemed to speak directly from her heart.

"Let's reintroduce ourselves. My name is Uchiha Gin."

After all these years, Uchiha Gin finally gave the girl who had waited so long a proper introduction.

"Gin, huh?"

Hearing his name, the girl's lips curled slightly, her eyes brewing with an intoxicating emotion. She extended her soft, fair hand toward Uchiha Gin.

"Long time no see, Uchiha Gin-san."

"Mmm! Gin! Do you really know this woman?"

Almost chewing through her sleeve in frustration, Uchiha Hikari glared with obvious hostility, her eyes brimming with ill intent. Sensitive to emotions, Uzumaki Mito couldn't help but glance at her.

"Gin-san, who is this girl?"

"That's right! I'm Gin's—"

Finally, it was her turn to introduce herself. Looking at the other woman's tall and curvy figure, Uchiha Hikari gritted her teeth, eager to assert her place and give this vulgar woman a lesson in priority.

However, before she could finish, Uzumaki Mito's eyes flashed with understanding. She interrupted with a gentle smile,

"You must be Gin-san's younger sister! You're still young, so remember to eat plenty of vegetables and drink milk for healthy development."

Her serious tone didn't seem false, but the mischievous glint in her eyes didn't escape Uchiha Hikari's sharp gaze, honed by her 24K Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.

The younger girl, feeling the sting of Mito's words, tried to puff out her own modest chest, preparing to assert herself, when Mito's expression suddenly changed from coquettish to tense.

"This is no time for chit-chat. Gin-san, you need to leave. The Senju clan's reinforcements are almost here."

Caught up in their reunion, she had nearly forgotten the white-haired one trailing them.

That man despised the Uchiha clan, and if he discovered that the ones helping the remnants of the Hagoromo clan were Uchiha, he wouldn't let it go.

"The Senju clan? Who's coming?"

Gin thought back to her earlier words. Could it really be that white-haired boy leading the pursuit?

"It's the younger brother of the clan head of the Senju, Senju Tobirama. That kid is cunning and ruthless. You must be careful!"

Afraid that Uchiha Gin wouldn't take it seriously, Uzumaki Mito anxiously gave up all the details on their pursuer.

Tch! It's really him? What's that kid doing out here chasing the Hagoromo clan instead of staying home and doing research?

"No worries, you don't have to be afraid of some Senju brat."

Though Tobirama's future reputation would be formidable, right now, he should be around the same age as Gin's little cousin—a mere white-haired boy who posed no threat to him.

"Of course it's an evil Uchiha! Release that Uzumaki woman at once!"

Just as Gin was about to reassure Mito by patting her on the shoulder, a voice full of rage shattered the peaceful exchange.

Figures in black burst from the forest, led by none other than Senju Tobirama. The enraged shout had come from him.

Uchiha Gin looked at the young Tobirama, whose appearance hadn't changed much from how he would look in the future. Even as a youth, Tobirama had a mature demeanor, and his features seemed already set in stone.

His gray-white hair, face marked by distinct red lines, and his stern expression were accompanied by the classic blue battle armor of the Senju clan. Though his eyes lacked the Sharingan's tomoe, the cold glint within them was enough to make one shiver.

"I knew it! It had to be the Uchiha!"

Earlier, when Tobirama realized that Uzumaki Mito hadn't returned, a sense of unease struck him. He ordered his men to search for her, but they found nothing. Just as he grew more anxious, he noticed the sound of explosions in the distance.

Then, he saw a golden giant appear in the sky.

Recognizing the golden chains as an Uzumaki secret technique, Tobirama feared Mito had encountered an enemy and immediately gathered his forces to head to the battlefield.

The distance, along with the clouds of dust kicked up by the shockwaves, prevented the Senju from observing the fight clearly, but the massive tremors indicated a fierce battle.

"Hurry up! Don't let that annoying woman get hurt!"

Although Senju Tobirama personally disliked Uzumaki Mito, her status as an ally forced him to take her safety seriously. If anything happened to her, how would he explain it to his older brother?

With this thought in mind, Tobirama stepped harder on the ground, a mysterious gleam flashing in his scarlet eyes. His body suddenly disappeared, reappearing several dozen meters away in an instant.

"Tsk! This move is still not quite perfected."

Feeling the sharp pain tearing at his calves, Tobirama gritted his teeth. It seemed his secret weapon wasn't yet ready for practical use in battle.

He switched back to normal movement, and by the time he led the Senju elites to the battlefield, the dust clouds obstructing their view were beginning to settle. As the smoke cleared, Tobirama saw a scene that made his heart tighten.

His future sister-in-law was standing in a strange posture in front of an unfamiliar man, her condition seemingly quite poor.

And that strange man was reaching out toward Uzumaki Mito with his shameless hands.

Beside the man was a young girl. Tobirama's sharp eyes instantly caught the familiar crimson hue in her gaze—an ominous, cold aura that triggered his internal "Uchiha radar."

"Damn it! Evil Uchiha!"