It's just…
Something was making Hinata a little unhappy.
It was the issue of the scroll of ninjutsu that Naruto had asked her about. She hadn't been able to complete the task, and she felt very guilty.
Yesterday, she had gone to the study at home to look for the ninjutsu scrolls, only to find that the study had been tidied up. Most of the scrolls were gone, and her father wasn't home. In the end, she wasn't able to do it.
"I'm sorry, Naruto. You wanted Water Release and Fire Release ninjutsu, but I couldn't find the Fire Release scroll."
Hinata, feeling guilty, picked up a Water Release scroll, examined it with her fair little hands, and then put it into the bag beside her. She continued,
"But, I prepared 30 other ninjutsu for you. I hope you're not angry."
After saying this, Hinata looked at the pile of scrolls in the bag. She patted her chest with her slender hands, sighed in relief, and then continued to wait for Naruto to return, holding the clothes.
On a rooftop not far away.
Hyuga Takashi, who was responsible for protecting Hinata, had three black lines appear on his forehead when he heard that.
He really wanted to say that it was already difficult for others to get one or two ninjutsu, but you're giving Naruto 30 of them, which is a lot.
The point is, you even look like you're afraid Naruto will get angry. Aren't you letting anyone else live?
Hyuga Takashi thought of a friend of his. That friend wasn't from the Hyuga Clan; he was a civilian ninja. At the time, that friend was doing missions frantically every day just to buy a basic ninjutsu.
He worked hard for a long time before he could buy a low-level ninjutsu. When his friend got that ninjutsu, he was practically in tears. And now…
Looking at the pile of ninjutsu scrolls in the bag beside Hinata, Hyuga Takashi felt that if his friend knew about this, he would probably collapse and bang his head against a wall. There was nothing he could do; the blow was too great.
Especially when he saw Hinata sitting there quietly, waiting for Naruto with eager eyes, Hyuga Takashi felt a little depressed.
"Ah, although Naruto's fate was difficult from a young age, with Hinata-sama's unwavering companionship, isn't he also fortunate?"
Hyuga Takashi shook his head, secretly envying Naruto. At the same time, he couldn't understand what was so good about Naruto that Hinata-sama valued him so much.
"Is it because Naruto is a good cook? But without strength, it's still a bit lacking."
Hyuga Takashi muttered to himself, then looked up at the street not far away. As a member of the Hyuga Clan, his observation skills were very sharp, so he easily noticed Naruto's return.
Initially, he didn't care much about seeing Naruto, but because he was standing on the rooftop, coupled with his keen observation skills, he noticed a small piece of inner lining material on Naruto's collar.
That fabric was from a weighted vest, one of the weighted equipment he had personally helped Hinata deliver.
He remembered it very clearly; carrying those things had made him sweat profusely. Yet, Naruto was actually wearing that weight.
"Not bad, actually wearing a weighted vest. The Uzumaki Clan's physique does have its unique aspects. Wait a minute, those shoes!" Hyuga Takashi's expression suddenly became serious.
Because those seemingly ordinary shoes were actually weighted equipment, and extremely heavy, no less than a weighted vest.
The key was that Naruto was wearing both the weighted vest and weighted shoes simultaneously. Even he wouldn't dare wear that much weight at once.
"This Naruto has quite the physique."
Hyuga Takashi murmured, unconsciously looking at Naruto's wrist, where he faintly saw familiar fabric at the edge of the wrist.
Seeing this, Hyuga Takashi's pupils constricted, and then he quickly looked at Naruto's ankle, but unfortunately, because of his clothes, he couldn't see the edge of the mark.
Byakugan!
Hyuga Takashi unhesitatingly activated his Byakugan, quickly locking onto Naruto's ankle, and then his expression subtly changed.
"He actually put on a whole set of weighted equipment. That kind of weight... How is this possible? This kid's physique is actually this strong."
Hyuga Takashi couldn't believe it. For the first time, he truly acknowledged Naruto's strength, and he retracted his previous assessment that Naruto wasn't very strong.
"If I were wearing that gear, I'd probably have trouble even walking. But this Naruto is completely unaffected. Is the Uzumaki Clan's physique really this strong?"
Hyuga Takashi murmured as he retracted his Byakugan. He felt Naruto's physique was a bit too strong, but he couldn't pinpoint the reason. He could only decide to continue observing in the future.
Just then, something unexpected happened.
Naruto, who was walking along the road, suddenly looked up in his direction, which startled him slightly.
"That shouldn't be possible. I'm hiding very well, even observing from a visual blind spot. Naruto shouldn't have noticed me. It must be a coincidence."
Hyuga Takashi muttered inwardly, feeling that Naruto had just happened to glance this way and didn't believe Naruto had discovered him.
"You're back, Naruto." A sweet voice rang out, filled with joy and happiness.
"Hmm, how about Hinata and I discuss something?"
"What is it, Naruto?"
"It's simple, can you have the ninja protecting you stay a little further away? Seriously, his hiding skills are really bad, and the way he peeks around makes him look like a monkey."
Like a monkey?!
On the roof.
Hyuga Takashi's face turned completely black when he heard this. Being discovered in his hiding spot was already embarrassing enough, but then to be called a monkey on top of it... how infuriating!
Hyuga Takashi, feeling utterly dejected, felt a sense of suffocation that could make him cough up three liters of blood. But, the next sound he heard was even more stifling.
"Mr. Hyuga Takashi, could you please move further away?"
Hinata's sweet voice rang out, sounding very pleasant, but Hyuga Takashi felt like he wanted to spit blood. He felt like his life was about to turn gray.
Suppressing the urge to slam his head against a wall, he bowed slightly and said, "Yes, Hinata-sama."
Whoosh!
Hyuga Takashi flashed away, running to a distant corner to soothe his battered heart.
"Hinata, come in. I'll give you a key to the house, so you can just come in directly from now on."
"Okay, thank you Naruto. Here are some clothes for you. Try them on and see if they fit."
"Alright, thanks Hinata."
[Experience Points +1]
The sound of their conversation echoed in Naruto's house, appearing warm and happy, as intimate as family.
In the living room.
Naruto, having changed his clothes, stood in the living room, letting Hinata have a look to see if they fit well.
"How is it? Do I look good in them?" Naruto asked, watching Hinata circling him.
"Very good-looking. They suit you perfectly. Try these few sets too. They have different colors and styles. Which one do you like? I'll order more sets for you next time."
Hinata reached out with her fair hand, picked up the remaining four sets of clothes, and stuffed them into Naruto's arms, appearing somewhat eager.
[Experience +1]
"Alright, alright, I'll go change. Wait for me a moment."
"Okay, I know."
Hinata nodded obediently, then thought about the ninjutsu she'd brought. She said again, "Naruto, I'm sorry. I didn't find any Fire Release ninjutsu, only other types."
"It's okay, you don't need to apologize. This is already enough."
Naruto, who was about to change clothes, looked at the bag of ninjutsu and felt a warmth in his heart. Then, he reached out his right hand and gently squeezed Hinata's small hand, saying, "Thank you, Hinata."
"N-no problem."
Hinata looked at her hand being held by Naruto, and her small face instantly flushed red, the color spreading all the way to her fair earlobes. Finally, she fainted.
"Eh?"
Naruto quickly caught Hinata, and seeing her dazed and adorable appearance, he felt even more warmth in his heart.
[Experience Points +1]
[Experience +1]
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