Naruto: Naruto's Uchiha girlfriend is too arrogant

In the past, during those years when the pressure was immense and almost bent his back... he shouldered the future, interests, honor of the entire Uchiha clan, as well as the political leverage he had to navigate through the Konoha leadership.

Every decision was of paramount importance, and every compromise was accompanied by differing opinions within the clan. Fugaku Uchiha did not have the extra time, nor the "qualification" or the mindset, to simply put down all his burdens like an ordinary father, to purely accompany his wife, to witness every moment of his daughter's growth, to respond to her when she was being affectionate, and to offer guidance when she was confused.

He devoted all his energy to maintaining the family's survival and status, to the point that he neglected the warm light in his home that awaited his return.

He thought that the prosperity of his family was the best way to protect his family, but unknowingly, he missed too much time that could not be recovered.

And now... when the heavy burden that had been weighing him down was finally lifted in an almost cruel way—the Uchiha no longer even belonged to the Konoha system, he lost all the powers and responsibilities of the clan leader, and also lost that heavy mission.

He was finally "free," finally had plenty of time, and wanted to make up for the time he missed with his family, to spend quality time with his grown-up daughter, and to reclaim the father-daughter time he had missed...

To his dismay, he discovered that his daughter's gaze had already passed over his shoulder, her eyes filled with a bright, sparkling look, fixed on the figure of another man.

When his daughter was in the most pain and needed support and strength the most, it was that blond boy who rushed forward without hesitation, becoming Zuoyue's pillar and light in his seemingly reckless but incredibly passionate way.

He was genuinely grateful to Naruto for doing what he, as a father, had failed to do, but behind this gratitude was inevitably a deep sense of loss as a father and a strong sense of self-blame for his past shortcomings.

At the same time, as a father, he was more aware than anyone else that his daughter would eventually grow up, leave her parents' wings, and build her own life and family.

This is the natural order, but he subconsciously kept avoiding this fact, as if if he didn't think about it, that day would never come.

Naruto's solemn act of "making a reservation for the future" suddenly and ruthlessly laid bare the facts that he had been avoiding.

This caught him off guard and even gave rise to a kind of... childish jealousy—jealousy that the boy could so naturally and legitimately "own" his precious daughter's future.

A complex mix of emotions—gratitude, self-blame, loss, reluctance, and jealousy—intertwined and ultimately fermented into the childish "food stacking game" at the lunch table as revenge, and this insincere, bittersweet statement: "...It wasn't because of him."

Mikoto could easily guess what Fugaku was thinking. Looking at her husband's tense profile, she gently reached out and placed her hand over his clenched fist.

"Honey... why do you always feel... that you'll be the unnecessary one in Satsuki's future life?"

These words struck a chord deep within Fugaku's heart. He abruptly looked up, his eyes wide with surprise as he stared at his wife. How could his own complicated feelings, which he couldn't even understand himself, have been so thoroughly exposed?

Seeing her husband's surprised expression, Meiqin couldn't help but feel helpless and amused. They had been sharing a bed for so many years, and their two children were already so grown up. If she couldn't even figure out her husband's little thoughts, then she was far too oblivious.

She squeezed Fugaku's hand and continued softly, "That child, Satsuki, has never wanted any 'compensation.' What she needs is you as you are now—you as her father, genuinely happy for her and supporting her choices."

"Watching her find happiness, being her strongest support when she needs it, and silently and reassuringly protecting her when she chooses to spread her wings and fly. Isn't this what we, as parents, should and can do for her right now?"

Mikoto gazed out the window, her voice filled with relief and trust. "...Satsuki's future, Naruto will become a real family with us in the future. I believe Naruto will lead Satsuki towards a broader and brighter future that we may not be able to give her ourselves. We should be happy for her."

Fugaku listened silently to his wife's words, his clenched fist gradually loosening, and he turned to tightly grasp Mikoto's warm hand. After a long while, he finally whispered, "...Yes. Thank you, Mikoto."

Facing her husband who had finally relaxed, Mikoto didn't say anything more, but gently stayed by his side, enjoying this moment of peace and understanding.

After a while, Mikoto seemed to remember something, and her tone became even more cheerful, "Oh, and actually, I prefer my current life to when I was the clan chief's wife."

"Really?" Fugaku looked at his wife with some surprise.

"Yes, of course." Mikoto nodded with a smile, her gaze falling on Fugaku's forehead—where the brows that were usually furrowed were now completely relaxed.

It seems that after relinquishing the heavy responsibility of being the clan leader, the pressure from that responsibility, which far exceeded the power, has indeed dissipated considerably from him.

Looking at her husband's relaxed expression, a sly and expectant glint flashed in Mikoto's eyes. She leaned closer and whispered in a tone that was both coquettish and tentative.

"So... since Satsuki already has someone to spend her life with..."

"I recently... suddenly had an idea."

"What are your thoughts?" Fugaku looked at his wife with a puzzled expression.

Mikoto's eyes sparkled, filled with tender hope. "Hmm...should we...give Satsuki a younger brother or sister?"