Starting with Hyuga, traversing countless heavens

I closed my eyes. A soft murmur sounded in my ear. Upon closer listening, it seemed to be the whispers of four people.

I hereby make a pact with you: you will grow and learn here, and Hogwarts will protect you, keeping you away from harm and ignorance.

Interestingly, legend has it that Hogwarts has a contract protecting its students. Taking a boat from the Black Lake to Hogwarts Castle is a necessary condition for fulfilling this contract.

Dumbledore looked away. As the headmaster, he had certain privileges, and the actions of the new students on the small boat could not be hidden from him.

However, Dumbledore sensed something and noticed it while observing Hyuga Hoshino.

Dumbledore sighed, thinking that if Hyuga Hoshino were the savior, perhaps a lot of things could be saved.

To date, no newborn has ever heard the sound of the covenant being fulfilled on the Black Lake.

Hermione looked at Hyuga Hoshino with his eyes closed, her mind filled with curiosity. What was he listening to?

Hermione closed her eyes as well, and all she could hear was the sound of the small boat breaking through the lake and the chattering of the first-year students.

"Hoshino, what did you hear?"

"contract."

"Contract? What contract?"

Before she could finish speaking, Hinata Hoshino extended his index finger and pressed it against Hermione's lips, signaling her to be quiet.

Hermione was a little stunned, lost in thought. It's true that the Hyuga family produces handsome men. Although Hermione isn't obsessed with looks, it didn't stop her from being somewhat absent-minded.

Originally, the Hyuga family bloodline had a certain advantage in terms of appearance, and later the Kirin bloodline also provided an advantage. As his strength improved with each increase, Hyuga Hoshino's appearance improved considerably compared to the beginning.

As the ship docked, Hyuga Hoshino jumped ashore, reached out his hand, and Hermione took it. Hyuga Hoshino then led Hermione ashore. Neville, seeing that the ship was not far from the shore, also jumped ashore.

A group of people walked to the castle gate, where Professor McGonagall was already waiting.

"Thank you, Hagrid. Leave the rest to me."

Professor McGonagall led the young wizards to the Great Hall, where the magnificent starry sky above calmed them down.

When Professor McGonagall stopped and looked around, the young wizards became nervous and discussed nervously what they would encounter next.

"I heard we have to fight a fire dragon."

"I heard we have to defeat the giant."

"I heard we have to cross the forbidden forest."

The chattering discussion made Hermione stiffen, and she unconsciously began reciting the spells she had learned.

Draco's previously confident expression stiffened; he hadn't heard of this part before.

Especially Ron's confident tone, talking about fighting a fire dragon, made him somewhat believe it.

Professor McGonagall presented the list of new students and began presiding over the sorting ceremony.

Hinata Hoshino patted Hermione on the shoulder to signal her to calm down. Hermione looked at Hinata Hoshino gratefully, still very nervous.

"Hannah Abbott."

Little Iron Girl walks onto the stage, puts on the Sorting Hat, and the Sorting Hat shouts.

Hufflepuff

Hannah took off her Sorting Hat and walked to the Hufflepuff table, where the Hufflepuffs applauded.

Soon everyone was sorted into their respective houses, except for Hinata Hoshino, who stood alone in place. The young wizards whispered among themselves. Dumbledore stood up, tapped his wine glass, and pointed his Elder Wand at his throat.

"A voice as loud as a bell"

"Everyone, please be quiet. This is Mr. Zhang Xingye from the Eastern country. Because he is older than the age limit for first-year students, he will start his studies as a second-year student. Therefore, his sorting ceremony will be held last."

Dumbledore nodded to Professor McGonagall, who then began the final sorting of houses.

"Hoshino Zhang"

Hinata Hoshino stood up and waved to those on either side, much like a leader inspecting work.

"tsk"

Draco made a disdainful sound, which was unanimously agreed upon by those around him.

“A mere country bumpkin dares to look down on pure-blooded nobles.”

George and Fred found a beret somewhere, waved it, and greeted Hinata Hoshino.

"Students, studying is hard work."

"It's not hard work, Mr. Zhang, it's the branch hospital that's working hard."

Hinata Hoshino nodded, and Professor McGonagall felt an urge to cover her face. She had a feeling that Hinata Hoshino might be sorted into Gryffindor.

With two troublemakers and Hyuga Hoshino on the team, Professor McGonagall looked at the gems in the scoreboard and realized she might not have enough points to lose. Gryffindor isn't a school where points are unlimited; you can refill your cup indefinitely.

Dumbledore: I'll make my move when the score reaches zero.

Hinata Hoshino touched the Sorting Hat, noticed a foreign object, and, with a hint of amusement, removed it.

"Chong"

With a sword's cry, and a longsword in hand, Hinata Hoshino recalled the farmland of his childhood. If he had held that sword back then, not a single seedling would have survived for miles around.

"Gryffindor's sword?"

Professor McGonagall dropped the list from her hand, much to Dumbledore's surprise. Hyuga Hoshino's personality was lazy and didn't seem like someone who could gain the approval of the Gryffindor sword.

The crowd erupted in uproar. It was common knowledge that the four great masters of Hogwarts all had personal belongings left behind.

The sword of Gryffindor, the locket of Slytherin, the cup of Hufflepuff, the tiara of Ravenclaw.

The other three are currently just legends, but the sword of Gryffindor is right before our eyes.

The Gryffindor dining table erupted in chaos, with George and Fred whistling and slamming their fists on the table.

The scene is far more chaotic than when Harry Potter was sorted into Gryffindor.

Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw are both somewhat envious of the relics of their respective founders.

Hufflepuff's golden cup is said to help with cooking and carrying dishes.

Ravenclaw tiaras are said to enhance the wearer's wisdom.

The Slytherins were devastated, as if they had lost their parents. They had been at odds with Gryffindor for years, and even if they couldn't find the Slytherin locket, they didn't want anyone from Gryffindor to get the Gryffindor sword.

Chapter 100 Clues in the Portrait

"Boy, hurry up and put the sword back in. It's not comfortable for the old man to have it empty."

Hinata Hoshino shrugged and put the sword back in its place. To be honest, Hinata Hoshino did not feel any increase in power when he held the sword.

I didn't sense anything special about the sword; it just seemed to be a sharp and sturdy longsword.

If this sword is only like this, he might as well go back to the Naruto world and rob Orochimaru of his Kusanagi sword.

He put on the Sorting Hat, and when the hat touched Hyuga Hoshino's hair, it let out a surprised exclamation.

"Huh! I can't figure out what you're thinking. No, no, this memory is..."

The spiritual power copied from Iron-Faced Man is generally small, but it is plentiful and satisfying. After being purified by the Byakugan and Sharingan, although the total amount has shrunk somewhat, it is still not something that an inanimate object like the Sorting Hat can easily break through.

Therefore, Hinata Hoshino took the initiative to hand over a part of Hufflepuff's memories to the Sorting Hat. The Sorting Hat was startled, and its voice gradually lowered, as if there was something it couldn't say.

"So, the four great masters really do have portraits left at Hogwarts?"

"How come you... Well, with your mental strength, it should be easy for you to talk to me. I only have a part of their mind; I am not them. In their memories, this part of the experience does exist."

"Could you tell me where their portraits are?"

“I’m sorry, child, I can’t, but I can give you some clues.”

"Please say."

"The Slytherin statue, the Ravenclaw regret, the Gryffindor's wicked sense of humor, and the Hufflepuff's goodwill."

Every clue is shrouded in mystery, but one can roughly guess that the statue in the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets is Lady Grey, Ravenclaw's daughter; the mischievous reference is to the portrait in the Slytherin common room, while the benevolent reference is to the Hogwarts kitchen.

Whether it is or not, a test will tell.

"Alright, alright, I can't see what you're thinking. Where we go is up to you."

"Gryffindor".

"Sure?"

"determine."

"Gryffindor!"

Hinata Hoshino and the Sorting Hat chatted for an hour without realizing it.

Five minutes later, the professors began to be surprised. A group of senior students remembered a legend, the "hat embarrassment."

Professor McGonagall was also in a bind back then, but she only had five and a half minutes.

Professors Flitwick and Sprout whispered to each other, betting on whether Hyuga Hoshino could surpass Professor McGonagall.

Snape stared intently at Harry Potter, and he had no liking for Hyuga Hoshino either. He thought that Hyuga Hoshino was definitely the playboy type, just like James Potter.

As time went on, the professors began to grow numb, and the young wizards below started whispering among themselves.

Finally, an hour later, the Sorting Hat shouted.

After a brief silence, Gryffindor resumed their applause and jeering. Professor McGonagall's face darkened, her gaze sweeping over the Gryffindor table, and her voice gradually subsided.

Hinata Hoshino arrived at the Gryffindor table, where a group of people clapped quietly, while George and Fred pretended to whistle.

The atmosphere was pretty good; that was Hinata Hoshino's only thought.

"Everyone, please be quiet. Before we begin, I have a few words to say: Idiot! Crybaby! Leftovers! Twist! Okay, let's eat."

Hinata Hoshino looked at the most recent dish, "Dead Eyes Unclosed," a traditional delicacy, gazed at the starry sky, and, despite feeling physically uncomfortable, pushed it away a little.

Fortunately, Hogwarts still has students from other countries. They do consider students from other countries to some extent, so the menu isn't limited to traditional dishes.

There was steak and fried chicken legs, etc., so that he wouldn't be unable to eat anything.

"Oh, now that everyone has eaten and drunk their fill, I'd like to say a few more words. At the beginning of the semester, I'd like to point out a few important things to keep in mind."

"Attention first-year students: Students are strictly prohibited from entering the wooded areas on campus. Some of our homeroom teachers should also remember this."