Naruto: I, who fooled the ninja world, was hailed as a savior.

Chapter 111 "Hero" Hyuga Kumokawa

Afternoon sunlight streamed through the window at the far end, casting ribbons of light on the polished floor.

The corridor of the special care area in Konoha Hospital was unusually quiet, and the air was filled with the distinctive smell of disinfectant.

But this tranquility was quickly broken by the barely suppressed yet uneasy conversation.

"What's going on? What kind of flowers are these?"

"Of course we'll give carnations! No matter how you look at it, we'll give carnations!"

"The medical staff refused to let us in no matter what. It was only after the three generations of elders spoke up that they reluctantly allowed us to visit. Don't mess this up."

Shh! Keep your voice down, we're here.

The sound of light footsteps stopped outside a hospital room. The people outside quickly quieted down and began to arrange the flower baskets and bouquets in their hands.

knock knock.

"Please come in."

A gentle but weak voice came from the ward, and several people cautiously peeked in from outside the door.

However, upon seeing the figure in the ward, the group of people simultaneously widened their eyes slightly, their pupils reflecting the figure on the hospital bed.

In that one glance, time seemed to stretch out infinitely.

The hospital bed was located by a bright window, the window was half open, and the blue sky outside was clear. The trees in early spring swayed in the wind, like waves of green.

The wind, carrying a slightly cool breeze, lifted the gauze curtains and, after entering the ward, ruffled the boy's hair on his forehead.

Hinata Kumokawa sat on the hospital bed, quietly gazing at the scenery outside the window.

The afternoon sun streamed in, flowing across his face and body, highlighting his defined and delicate brow bone, and his thick, long eyelashes, which were tanned silvery-white and cast pale shadows.

The sunlight seemed to paint a hazy golden edge around him, his black hair was gently swayed by the wind, and his pure white eyes were also shrouded in a light golden halo, carrying an almost divine tranquility.

The strong smell of disinfectant and herbs in the ward, the fragrance of the flowers in my hand, and my anxious heartstrings all seemed to be soothed by that ray of sunlight and that figure...

All that remains are the flow of light and shadow, the trajectory of the wind, and that serene figure.

The group gazed at him as if he were looking out the window at the vast, clear, and pure blue sky.

In the far distance where his gaze was fixed, the iconic Hokage Rock of Konoha was faintly visible, giving the group an indescribable sense of security.

"That's great!" someone blurted out.

The brief silence was broken, and the others came to their senses. Suddenly, a female ninja patted him on the head.

"You big idiot," she said in a low voice, "You're alright after suffering such serious injuries, aren't you?"

Upon hearing this, the man's gaze finally left that face and fell upon Hinata Kumokawa's right arm, which was wrapped in thick medical bandages and splints from shoulder to fingertips, with a thin IV tube connected to it, and the medicine dripping slowly from the bedside...

"good afternoon."

Hinata Kumokawa turned around at the sound, looking at the few visitors who seemed a little uneasy at the door. His smile was gentle, and his voice was slightly hoarse from his injuries, but his tone was steady and clear.

But the group knew what an amazing thing this newly promoted Jonin had done not long ago on the battlefield against the Land of the Moon and the Hidden Cloud Village.

Using his flesh and blood to control and guide the heavenly lightning, he killed hundreds and thousands of Cloud Village ninjas, completely shattering the Cloud Village's defenses and demonstrating terrifying power and ruthlessness!

But at this moment, it is like a jade disc carefully lifted from the turbulent waters of the battlefield, briefly losing all its sharp edges, leaving only a restrained and warm radiance.

This stark contrast between his ruthless and cold demeanor towards enemies and his gentle and warm demeanor towards comrades instilled even greater respect and admiration in the group.

"Lord Yun Chuan, I apologize for disturbing you." The leader showed no disdain for the young man's appearance.

Taking a deep breath to suppress his excitement and nervousness, he spoke in a voice as steady as possible but still with respect: "Please rest assured and focus on recovering. I hope you can recover soon."

"Thank you." Hinata Kumokawa returned the smile. "You just came back from the front lines, right? It must have been a tough shift change."

"It's all thanks to you for your help. The situation on the front lines of the Moon Kingdom has greatly eased, and we're just waiting for a response from the Hidden Cloud Village," the man replied with a smile.

As they spoke, the group carefully placed the bouquets of flowers. Besides theirs, there were already many more in the room, each accompanied by a card and a blessing.

After exchanging a few greetings, the group tactfully found an excuse to quietly slip away, feeling a sense of satisfaction at meeting a hero and an unexpected excitement at Yun Chuan's gentle nature.

As the door closed softly, the ward returned to its previous tranquility, only now filled with a few fresh flowers and a richer fragrance.

[Ding! Your lie has been judged as [Playing for Real] and [Deceiving the World]... It has caused a strong emotional fluctuation, reaching the level of [Unwavering Belief], and you have gained 500 Truth Points...]

[Remaining realization points: 20354]

Hearing the notification sounds in his mind and seeing the points steadily increasing, Hinata Kumokawa's smile became even more genuine.

Finally, we've broken 20,000.

Indeed, only by standing in the spotlight can you gain more points.

knock knock.

A sudden knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

Sensing the heartbeat outside the door was far more intense than that of the previous visitors, Hinata Kumokawa raised an eyebrow and said, "Please come in."

Click.

The door to the ward was gently pushed open a crack, and a head cautiously peeked in.

The moment he saw that face, Hinata Kumokawa felt a surprise that was both unexpected and understandable, but his face showed astonishment as he blurted out, "Miss Aoi?"

The newcomer was none other than Hyuga Aoi, the eldest daughter of Hyuga Higo, the elder of the main family.

After being given a few words of advice by Hinata Kumokawa, he never contacted him again, or rather, he never found an opportunity or reason to contact him after that.

Hinata Aoi also saw Hinata Kumokawa. The moment she saw him, her Byakugan eyes brightened, and she slipped into the ward.

Her face carried a hint of the dignified composure typical of the main family, and she rolled her eyes as she swept over the bouquets piled up in the room, but a barely perceptible hint of annoyance flashed in her eyes.

However, his gaze quickly returned to Hyuga Kumokawa, landing on his right arm, which was immobilized, and his expression darkened slightly.

"I am here on behalf of the main family to visit."

Hinata Aoi carried the thermos over and placed it on the bedside table next to Yun Chuan's bed. She said something somewhat stiffly before asking, "How is your injury healing?"

Hinata Kumokawa's gentle smile faded slightly, replaced by a calmer response: "The injury isn't serious, thank you for your concern, clan."

His indifference brushed against Hinata Aoi's heart like a feather, making her feel a strange tightness in her chest.

[Ding! Your lie has been judged as [Playing it for real] and [Attracting attention]. Hinata Aoi experienced a violent emotional fluctuation, reaching the level of [Complete Belief], and gained 1000 Truth Points.]

[Remaining realization points: 21374]

Upon hearing the notification sound in his mind, Hinata Kumokawa's expression turned strange.

Is this guy serious?
(End of this chapter)