Natsume didn't stay long.
Because Hinata Hyuga was still under the [Genjutsu].
Although he left a [Kage Clone], it wasn't completely safe.
Speaking of which, Natsume once tried to talk to Itachi Uchiha about the same topic.
Hiruzen Sarutobi betrayed the [Will of Fire].
But as soon as he brought up the topic, he almost angered Itachi.
Natsume immediately understood that Hiruzen Sarutobi had probably given Itachi special guidance.
Well, it made sense.
Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't given up on the Uchiha Clan so far.
But his method was limited to Itachi Uchiha.
Natsume returned to the original place and found that Hinata Hyuga had woken up earlier than usual today.
After recalling his [Kage Clone], he couldn't help but smile and said, "Hinata, you've made progress."
"Eh?"
Hinata obviously didn't realize the problem and looked at him with big, innocent eyes.
How adorable!
Natsume reached out and pinched her cheek, and the temperature on her face instantly rose several degrees.
It made him wonder if there was some kind of heater inside Hinata.
"Hinata, let's have a spar."
Natsume stroked her head again before letting her go.
Hinata was in a daze and finally came to her senses after almost a minute.
She lowered her head and asked, "Will I... hurt you?"
"Silly gal."
Natsume lifted her chin and joked, "How could you hurt me now? So open your lovely [Byakugan]."
Hinata transformed into a [steam maiden] again.
A moment later, she distanced herself, activated her [Byakugan], and assumed the starting stance of [Gentle Fist].
Natsume's eyes lit up.
Without losing her cuteness, she added a bit of [General] charm.
It was very different from her usual shy appearance.
It was the first time Natsume had seen her like this.
Hinata took a deep breath.
The situation of Natsume's [Chakra] was reflected in her sight.
Previously, she couldn't see through a human body.
But with Natsume's help, she could now.
Only then did she realize that her previous words were really stupid.
When Natsume wasn't on guard, she clearly noticed that his [Chakra] was even more abundant than Hiashi Hyuga's.
It was really incredible.
He was only a few years older than her.
"Hinata, what are you looking at?"
Seeing that she didn't move for a long time, Natsume shouted, "Let's start."
Then, he remembered that the [Byakugan] had the function of seeing through things.
This little girl wouldn't be... cough, probably not.
Otherwise, she would have fainted already.
Hinata stepped forward quickly and threw a punch.
Natsume raised his arm to block it.
The force was okay.
Hinata immediately changed her fist to a palm, and her [Chakra] turned into a needle shape and hit his acupuncture point.
Natsume's arm went slightly numb, and he felt an abnormal flow of [Chakra].
He couldn't help but nod.
In regular battles, Byakugan, Gentle Fist, and acupoint - striking are actually quite powerful.
It was a pity that the limit of an ordinary member of the Hyuga Clan was only [Jonin].
In the later stage of [Gundams] fighting each other, they would completely become support.
Unless they advanced to the [Tenseigan].
But the difficulty was very high.
Either a large number of [Byakugan] were needed, or the [Chakra] of the [Otsutsuki Clan] had to be combined.
It's estimated that even if the entire Hyuga clan were wiped out, they might not be able to gather the amount of [what 'the former' refers to].
The Otsutsuki Clan is small in number but high in strength. There's no way to beat them.
While dodging, Natsume was thinking about how to strengthen Hinata Hyuga.
Suddenly, a name popped into his mind.
Kimimaro Kaguya.
He has a Kekkei Genkai called Shikotsumyaku, which is definitely related to the Otsutsuki Clan.
Moreover, the Kaguya Clan and the Hyuga Clan seem to have been on good terms for generations.
This is a bit similar to the relationship between the Uchiha Clan and the Senju or Uzumaki Clans.
Natsume leaned back to avoid a kick from Hinata Hyuga.
Then he slapped her shoe with his palm. The great force made her stagger back.
Natsume quickly stepped forward, held her, and said, "Stop fighting. I've got a general idea of your current strength."
"Is it very bad?"
Hinata Hyuga asked somewhat dejectedly.
"Of course not."
Natsume smiled and tapped her nose, saying, "You're very powerful. You can beat Neji Hyuga in your next match with him."
"Really?"
Hinata Hyuga forgot to be shy at this moment and looked at him expectantly.
"Have I ever lied to you?"
Natsume slid his hand across her little face and finally rubbed it a few times.
Hinata Hyuga realized what he was doing and stopped thinking immediately.
"Let's go have some meatballs."
Natsume let the nearly fainting Hinata Hyuga go and changed the topic.
Hinata Hyuga was dazedly taken to the meatball shop. She came to her senses only when she heard all kinds of noisy sounds.
Previously, Natsume was still worried about the Hyuga Clan.
Now, what the hell am I afraid of?
However, the ninjas of the Hyuga Clan rarely come to places like the meatball shop, so they didn't meet any of them.
Under the horrified gaze of the boss, Hinata Hyuga quietly ate nearly a hundred skewers.
She can take on ten at a time!
He was so shocked that he almost listed her as the least - welcome guest.
Night fell.
The two chatted casually.
Of course, it was mostly Natsume talking, and Hinata Hyuga listened quietly, showing a shy smile from time to time.
Even so, for the Hyuga Heiress, it was an unforgettable experience.
Natsume sent Hinata Hyuga to her room, said goodbye to each other, and disappeared in front of her.
When he got home, Tsunade was already waiting on the sofa.
She sniffed and asked, "It smells like meatballs. You went to see Hinata again, didn't you?"
This chapter is not over yet. More exciting content is coming!
Natsume panicked inside, but unexpectedly found that Tsunade's expression seemed normal.
What's going on?
Just then, Tsunade said again, "To maintain their bloodline, the Hyuga Clan mostly marries within the clan, especially the main family. So do you understand what that means?"
"Ah?"
Natsume didn't get it for a moment.
"You have to work hard."
Tsunade glared at him and said, "Only by achieving your dream can you possibly marry the young miss of the main family in the future. Do you understand?"
She had made up her mind to live with Natsume.
But due to the outside world's eyes and the age gap, marriage and such would probably have to be with someone else.
Although she was reluctant, she couldn't be a vicious woman and force them apart.
In a way, it can be seen as a form of compensation.
Hearing this, Natsume felt inexplicably flustered.
Are these arrangements already being made?
Goodness gracious!
Could it be that Tsunade is about to run off again?
But there are no signs of that.
"I'll do it."
Natsume pushed aside his suspicions and asked seriously, "But, Sister, when will you become the Hokage?"
"Why do you ask?"
Tsunade raised an eyebrow.
"My dream can only come true after you become the Hokage," Natsume said, then paused and added, "Besides, given Konoha's current situation, you're the most likely candidate."
This kid has been smart since childhood.
Tsunade sighed and said, "You're too young. Otherwise, I wouldn't have to become the Hokage."
"..."
Natsume mused that he was lucky to be young.
Otherwise, given Tsunade's personality, she might just make him the Hokage.
Then his dream would go up in smoke.
Now that she has this idea, he has to give her a hand.
After all, only he knows that Hiruzen Sarutobi will hold the position of Hokage until he dies.
<><><><><><><><>
~ 80+ Advanced Chapters Available on Patreon!
p-atreon.com/Tansnovel
(Just remove the hyphen to access Patreon normally.)
~ Every 50 Powerstones = 4 Bonus Chapters on the weekend!