Naruto: Naruto's Uchiha girlfriend is too arrogant

Chapter 290 The True Face Under the Egg

Naruto whirled around, his eyes fixed on the egg, almost unable to believe what he was seeing. He even rubbed his eyes hard and pinched his cheek; the sharp pain told him this wasn't a dream!

The egg that had accompanied him through countless days and nights, practically becoming a part of his life, was now emitting a soft and steady milky-white light! On the surface of the eggshell, a clear crack was gradually spreading…

Is luminescence a normal phenomenon?

How many years has it been? Naruto thought absently. From the time he received this egg at the Ninja Academy until now… the first part of Naruto is almost coming to an end!

Who is this amazing person? Although Naruto is very envious of Eevee and Pikachu, the system clearly stated that this is the only gold legendary reward, which must be a legendary Pokémon.

However… Naruto vaguely remembered that most legendary Pokémon weren't hatched from eggs, right? A hint of doubt flashed through his mind. Could this egg be a magical creation?

If it really is a legendary Pokémon... who could it be? His thoughts raced... No matter who it is, even if it hatches into Groudon, Naruto would be overjoyed.

His gaze was fixed intently on the eggshell. Cracks multiplied, spreading like a spiderweb. Finally, a small piece of shell was pried open from the inside, revealing a gap. Through the gap, he could vaguely see some tiny life gently wriggling inside.

Naruto felt like he could hardly breathe. All these years of anticipation, companionship, and careful protection—was the answer finally about to be revealed?!

"Awooo..."

A tender, childlike cry, yet with a touch of clarity, came from inside the eggshell.

Then, a small, fluffy blue head cautiously peeked out from the opening. It was a creature that looked like a puppy, with fluffy fur as blue as a clear sky.

It opened its yellow eyes, filled with the curiosity of a newborn and a hint of barely perceptible bewilderment, and looked at the figure before it that felt so familiar.

"This...this is..." Because it was too small and its shape was different from that of an adult, Naruto couldn't immediately recognize the blue puppy's identity, but it looked very familiar.

Just then, the cold system notification sounded in his mind again.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host, on successfully hatching a legendary Pokémon!]

[Pokémon Information: Name: Zacian (♀)]

[Introduction: Known as the "King of Swords," this legendary Pokémon possesses immense power capable of defeating and sealing away great calamities. It carries a "Shining Sword," perhaps an embodiment of its power, in its mouth, capable of slicing through anything in the world. Its battle stance is elegant and magnificent, capable of unleashing techniques that even its opponents find mesmerizing.]

[2000 system points have been automatically consumed to redeem exclusive companion items!]

Congratulations on obtaining: The Decaying Sword

[Introduction: In ancient legends, a hero wielded this sword to ward off calamity. Now, this legendary sword has become rusty with the passage of time.]

[Current affinity with host: Bond level 4 (dependence and familiarity)]

[Relationship Description: Through thousands of days and nights of meticulous companionship and warm protection, your presence has been deeply imprinted on its senses, making it feel incredibly safe and familiar. Even legendary kings, in their early stages as cubs, instinctively develop a strong dependence on the first being they see after hatching who has a familiar aura.]

[Note: Because this creature is not a character from the original Naruto manga, system points cannot be obtained by increasing its bond with this being.]

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Although the Third Hokage and Jiraiya were still waiting for him at the Hokage Building, the birth of this little guy was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Naruto decided without hesitation—to leave them a little longer!

The little Hibiki in front of him wasn't as imposing and large as the one in Naruto's memory of the game encyclopedia. It was more like a miniature, exquisitely crafted figurine, about the size of a small golden retriever.

It had boldly crawled out of the broken eggshell, shook off non-existent dust, and then, with slightly unsteady steps, curiously looked around the unfamiliar room.

Finally, it walked up to Naruto, tilted its fluffy blue head slightly, and stared intently at Naruto's face with its yellow eyes.

So cute! Naruto couldn't resist and carefully reached out to gently stroke the little guy's head. The soft, fluffy touch on his fingertips seemed to enjoy the intimacy, and the little Hibiki seemed to squint its eyes obediently, even letting out a soft, contented purr from its throat.

Wait… is Zacian a dog or a wolf again? Naruto's thoughts drifted. Even though he's small now, in the game he's much larger than an adult… But, liking to be patted on the head—that's probably a common trait of all canines, right?

His gaze was then drawn to the two long, ribbon-like "braids" hanging down below the little guy's erect ears. Were these really natural? What a peculiar physiological structure…

Meanwhile, inside Naruto's sealed space, Kurama (the Nine-Tails) nervously observed the outside world through Naruto's vision. It certainly knew about the egg; it seemed to have suddenly appeared beside Naruto a few years ago. At the time, Naruto said he'd picked it up from the back mountain, and Kurama hadn't paid much attention. After all, the ninja world was full of strange things, and a large egg wasn't unusual.

But... can dogs hatch from eggs?! The Nine-Tailed Fox, who had lived for thousands of years, felt that its common sense had been challenged.

However, what bothered and worried Kurama more than the method of hatching the egg was that problem—Orochimaru's damned "last words"!

Naruto… did he believe it? Kurama's heart was filled with anxiety and fear. Although the masked man was the culprit, Naruto's father… did indeed die because of sealing him away… It was afraid that Naruto would ask the question it didn't know how to answer, afraid that this hard-won trust would be shattered.

"Okay, okay, good boy, good boy~" Outside, Naruto happily picked up the little Sakura and held it in front of him, affectionately rubbing his cheek against its soft fur. "Welcome to my life, little Sakura."

The little Zaxiang, lifted high, seemed to still retain some of the "King of Swords" image, and did not show too much excitement. It simply rubbed its wet, cool little nose gently against Naruto's cheek.

The furry touch and warm body temperature melted Naruto's heart, making him feel tingly and numb, as if all his previous fatigue and tension had been healed in that moment.

"By the way, are you hungry?" Naruto suddenly thought of a practical question, "A creature from another world... what should it eat? Let me make you something to eat first."

He gently placed the little hamster back on the ground and prepared to open the refrigerator to see if there was any milk that could be heated, or to find some easily digestible food.

"Bang!!"

Just then, a loud bang came from behind! The apartment door was violently pushed open!

"Naruto! Are you alright?!"

A very familiar female voice, filled with urgency and worry, followed closely behind. Having received the news as soon as the war ended, Uchiha Satsuki rushed over at top speed. She burst into the room, her gaze instantly locking onto Naruto.

Then, her gaze shifted downwards, meeting the staring eyes of the little blue dog on the floor, who was curiously looking up at her.