Hinata: I'm in charge of Konoha.

Chapter 75: I've had it so tough!

The water vapor was thick, and warm-colored lights shone through the rising steam into the bathtub.

Hinata soaked alone in the bath, relieving her recent fatigue.

"Hinata-sama?"

Just as Hinata was drifting off to sleep, a familiar voice came from behind her.

summer?

Hinata subconsciously turned around and saw a sea of ​​white maids in front of her.

"summer?"

"What's wrong?"

Hinata looked at the maid and couldn't help but speak.

"Hinata-sama, you must be exhausted from your missions lately. Would you like me to give you a shoulder massage?"

For some reason, it seems that ever since Hinata and Natsu had that heart-to-heart talk, the maid seems to have become much bolder.

In the past, Xia would never have been so proactive.

Unless Hinata wants it, the maid will never ask for it.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to Xia."

Hinata nodded.

The gentle and charming maid smiled beautifully upon hearing this.

With a heart-pounding splash, the maid appeared behind Hinata, gently massaging her shoulders with her slender, fair hands.

Hinata leaned against the maid's soft embrace, feeling Natsu's massage, and a lingering sense of guilt welled up in her heart.

Evil capitalism.

Weird.

The 13,000 people of the Hyuga clan will all depend on Hinata in the future.

Hinata couldn't help but feel moved by her own greatness and selflessness.

It's been so tough for me!

Hinata-sama thus accepted the maid's gentle service with even more peace of mind.

The next day, Hinata was still groggy and didn't know how she got back to her room.

But who can tell me what this Xia who's squeezing next to me is?

and----

Miss Maid, you've overstepped your bounds, don't you understand?

Looking at Natsu, who was holding her in her arms as if she were a pillow, Hinata found a comfortable position, yawned, and fell asleep.

Yes, I'm growing, and if I have a soft Xia to hug me, I can sleep a little longer and grow taller.

This way, we'll have a greater advantage in beating that idiot Naruto.

Impeccable logic.

Hinata was pleased with her cleverness.

boom!

boom!

boom!

With a series of dull thuds, bandaged hands slammed hard onto the wooden stake.

Its pure white eyes stared at the wooden stake before it, as if it were looking at an enemy.

I'm too weak —

Neji already knows everything that happened in the Hyuga meeting room yesterday.

Hinata's act of brazenly attacking the three Hyuga clan elders to protect herself deeply moved Neji.

Neji always knew.

I am not as strong as Hinata, nor as strong as Toneri.

In this Hyuga team, he, who was called a genius by others, was actually the weakest.

He, so weak, actually needed his younger sister to stand in front of him and provide shelter for her older brother.

Neji felt a pang of bitterness in his heart as he thought about this.

The force with which he struck the wooden stake grew heavier and heavier.

All of this was observed by Matt Kai, who was not far away.

"Neji, you'll only hurt yourself by acting like this."

With another slap, Neji's arm was tightly gripped by a large hand.

"Teacher Kai?"

Neji looked at the newcomer with surprise, but his expression quickly darkened.

Mr. Kai couldn't teach him anything.

The opponent is a typical steel fist style, completely different from the Hyuga Gentle Fist style.

"Young people in their prime, do you want to become stronger?"

Might Guy seemed oblivious to the dejection in Neji's eyes, and flashed his signature smile.

"Teacher Kai, but—"

Neji shook his head.

"No buts!"

"Tell me with your most youthful and passionate answer whether you want to become stronger!"

The situation within the Hyuga clan was quite serious, with three clan elders being expelled at the same time, something Might Guy had also heard about.

The most despicable thing was that those three old men tried to make Neji a scapegoat for Hinata.

"I think!"

"Teacher Kai!"

Seeing Might Guy like this, Neji couldn't help but muster all his strength and shout loudly.

"The sound is too soft, I can't hear it!"

Where did your youth go?!

Might Guy's smile grew even wider as he roared at Neji.

"I think!"

"I want to become stronger!"

"I'm strong enough that I don't need Hinata's protection. I can stand beside my sister as her older brother and protect her!"

Neji used almost all his strength to shout out everything he was thinking!

"good!"

"I want to become stronger for my cute little sister!"

"This sibling bond is truly touching!"

"They look so youthful!"

Seeing Neji's persistence, Might Guy took out a scroll from his pocket and handed it to him.

"Two years ago, Hinata gave me the Hyuga Fist Manual."

"This is my improved version."

"Now it's yours, Neji."

Neji was stunned when Might Guy pulled out the familiar yet unfamiliar Gentle Fist manual from his pocket.

"As the older brother, you must protect your younger sister well."

"Neji, Hinata will be happy for you."

Hinata slept until late morning before getting dressed and washing up with the help of her maid.

"Xia, has anyone come looking for the tribe?"

Looking at herself in the mirror, Hinata Natsu is combing her hair.

"Eh?"

"No, is there something you need, Hinata-sama?"

Hyuga Natsu paused in his actions, looking at Hinata with some confusion.

"No, I just thought there probably wouldn't be any missions coming up anytime soon."

"I want to find some fun to pass the time."

Hinata rested her cheek on one hand.

Hinata Natsu smiled but did not speak.

What happened in the family just yesterday, only Lady Hinata has such a big heart, still thinking about going out to find some fun.

"I'm going out in a little while. Remember to tell my dear dad that I won't be having lunch at home."

"Yes, Hinata-sama."

The streets of Konoha were as bustling as ever.

Hinata wandered aimlessly through the streets, watching the crowds come and go, and couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy.

Everyone else seems to have something to do, except her.

"Boss, fifty-six steamed buns, please!"

Hinata spotted a familiar stall in the crowd and quickly walked over.

Since we have nothing else to do, let's start with some appetizers.

Hinata is currently in a growth spurt, and her appetite has increased dramatically. Compared to when she could feel 80% full after eating 56 buns, she can only feel 50% full after eating so much food now.

Even though she was already quite full, Hinata said she could still eat a little more.

"Alright!"

"It's Hinata-san?!"

The boss recognized Hinata; after all, he still vividly remembered the little girl who ate so many buns in one go back then.

"Hinata-san is a regular customer!"

"I'm bringing Hinata three bullfrog dumplings filled with savory filling!"

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