Side Story: The God of Hope Daily Life (Part 1)

"Is she really coming to our home, Naruto?" asked a beautiful auburn-haired woman, her voice laced with enthusiasm as she looked at her boyfriend.

Naruto nodded confidently. "Yep, she'll be here soon. Just be patient, Lara."

Moments later, a bright light illuminated the living room, and in its wake stood a striking blonde woman clad in elegant knight armor. Her presence exuded grace and authority.

"Sorry for the wait, Naruto," said Artoria Pendragon, her voice calm yet tinged with warmth.

Moments later, a bright light illuminated the living room, and in its wake stood a striking blonde woman clad in elegant knight armor. Her presence exuded grace and authority.

"Sorry for the wait, Naruto," said Artoria Pendragon, her voice calm yet tinged with warmth.

Naruto grinned. "It's okay, Artoria-chan. You look as beautiful as ever."

Artoria's face turned a faint shade of pink as she glanced away shyly. "Really? I… could say the same about you."

Before the conversation could continue, a playful voice chimed in.

"Nyaa~ Another one, hubby?" A black-haired woman with feline ears and a mischievous grin strolled into the room, cradling a young girl in her arms.

Naruto stiffened. "Kuroka, it's not what you think—"

The tension thickened as a purple-haired woman in a kimono entered the room, her presence commanding attention. "Dear," she began, her eyes narrowing dangerously, "who is this woman? Care to explain, perhaps?"

Naruto's usual confidence faltered as he caught sight of her sharp gaze. "Eh… she's…"

Before he could stammer further, the twins peeked in from behind their mother.

"Is she our new mama?" one of them asked curiously.

"Daddy brought home another mama?" the other added innocently.

"Haaa… Of course, Naruto brought another one," Saeko muttered, pinching the bridge of her nose.

"Ara-ara, so this is the guest you mentioned earlier?"

Naruto nodded nervously, eager to change the subject. "Yes! Where's Hagumi?" he asked Rhea, desperate for a distraction.

"She's sleeping in her room," Rhea replied with a smirk, clearly enjoying his discomfort.

Artoria, overwhelmed by the family's dynamic, finally spoke up. "Are these… your wives and children, Naruto?"

"Yup," Naruto said, scratching the back of his head. "How about we all introduce ourselves before we talk about business?"

The purple-haired woman stepped forward, offering a polite smile. "My name is Uzumaki Saeko. These are our twins, Ashla and Masaki. Introduce yourselves, you two."

The blonde-haired boy stepped forward confidently. "I'm Uzumaki Ashla. Nice to meet you."

The purple-haired girl peeked shyly from behind her mother. "I'm Uzumaki Masaki," she murmured softly.

Artoria smiled warmly at the twins. "It's a pleasure to meet you both."

The green-haired woman with a divine aura stepped forward next. "My name is Uzumaki Rhea, and I must admit, I never expected the legendary King Arthur to visit our humble home."

Artoria blinked, sensing something extraordinary about Rhea. Her presence radiated warmth, comfort, and divinity. "Is she… not human?" Artoria thought, feeling dwarfed not only by Rhea's aura but also by her striking figure.

"Wait," Artoria said, realization dawning on her. "You're… Titaness Rhea from Greek mythology?"

Rhea nodded with a serene smile. "You're correct. I look forward to getting to know you better, Artoria."

Artoria's jaw dropped slightly. "This man is married to a Titaness? How does he manage all this?"

The attention shifted to the pink-haired woman next.

"My turn, huh?" she said with a smirk. "I'm Uzumaki Medusa. Yes, that Medusa, and one of this idiot's wives."

Artoria felt a strange sense of familiarity upon hearing Medusa's name, as though they'd met or clashed in another time or reality.

Then came the black-haired woman with cat ears, Kuroka, who sauntered over with a grin. "I'm Uzumaki Kuroka, hubby's favorite cat. I've heard a lot about you, King Arthur. Never thought I'd meet the real deal in person. I bet certain someone is jealous knowing I met his idol before him, nya~!"

Kuroka patted the head of the little girl in her arms. "And this is Fujimai, our kitten."

Artoria's eyes darted to Kuroka, her face briefly betraying her thoughts. "Why are all of his wives so… blessed?!"

Finally, a brunette with a confident demeanor stepped forward, holding a notebook and pen.

"Lara Croft," she said with a smile. "I'm this dumbass's girlfriend, and I'm a huge fan of yours, Artoria. I have so many questions! Would you mind sharing some stories from your time as King of Camelot?"

Artoria froze, unaccustomed to such admiration. "I… I didn't know I was… someone people looked up to."

Naruto noticed her discomfort and stepped in. "Alright, that's enough for now. Let's not overwhelm her. Welcome to my humble home, Artoria."

Artoria gave a faint smile, silently grateful for the save. "Thank you. It's… an honor to be here."

Side End.