Hinata: I'm in charge of Konoha.

Chapter 93 Did this old man take the wrong medicine?

"Hinata Hyuga."

"The Hokage has given his order."

Hinata arrived at the central tower, and before she could even open the scroll, a special envoy came to deliver the order.

"Okay, I understand."

"But I'm taking her with me."

Hinata had anticipated the Hokage's immediate summons and didn't care. She simply pointed to Karin, indicating that she wanted to take her with her.

"The Hokage has not summoned her; you have no right to bring her to see the Hokage."

The ninja shook his head.

"Okay, I'll go with Karin now."

However, Hinata seemed not to hear the ninja's words at all, and waved to Karin on her own.

"Eh?"

"Wait a minute—"

The ninja was stunned for a moment, and tried to stop Hinata, but found that Hinata ignored him at all.

"Mind your own business, get out of here."

Hinata held Karin's hand, ignoring the ninja.

Upon seeing this, the messenger ninja had no choice but to give up.

By this time, quite a few people had already arrived at the central tower. With a sweep of her Byakugan, Hinata found Chojuro and his group in other parts of the tower, as well as Temari and Kankuro, who were huddled alone in a corner.

"What's wrong?"

Noticing Hinata's expression, Karin asked in a low voice, somewhat nervously.

Because it concerned her own fate, Karin didn't dare to activate Kagura's Mind's Eye in this place.

"It's nothing, I just saw a few little mice that I wanted to catch earlier."

Hinata's eyes flashed with disdain, and then, ignoring the others, she took Karin's hand and walked towards the location of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is currently in a special office inside the central tower.

In addition to Hiruzen Sarutobi, there was also ————

"Grandpa Naruto!"

"And my dear father~~"

After knocking and receiving permission, Hinata greeted Hiruzen Sarutobi sweetly the moment she saw him.

Hiashi Hyuga's lips twitched as he watched his daughter's adorable expression.

Heaven knows how he felt when he found out that his precious daughter had killed the Kazekage's own son on her very first day in the Forest of Death.

"Um."

"Hinata, do you know why I called you that?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the well-behaved and adorable little girl in front of him with a complex expression in his eyes.

He couldn't help but recall his earlier conversation with Nara Shikaku.

No, it was less of a dialogue and more of a one-sided interrogation.

Nara Shikaku's questioning of him, the Third Hokage.

The fact that someone as intelligent as Nara Shikaku would risk his life and commit insubordination to question him shows that he, as Hokage, has become increasingly muddle-headed.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not answer Shikaku Nara's final question.

Because he had no answer.

He didn't know how to answer Nara Shikaku.

"Of course I know."

"It's because I killed that guy named Gaara, completely eliminating this unstable factor and protecting everyone in the Forest of Death."

"Please don't take it to heart, it's just what I should do."

Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's question, Hinata answered seriously and said that there was no need to thank her.

"Do you know what Gaara's identity is?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained unaffected by Hinata's words and continued to ask questions calmly.

This scene left Hinata somewhat puzzled.

Did this old man take the wrong medicine?

How could you tolerate all of this?

"Who knows?"

"But I do know that if I lose, he definitely won't let me live."

Hinata shook her head, looking completely unconcerned.

"Lord Hokage, Hinata is straightforward and simple-minded, and she often acts without thinking. Please don't take it to heart."

"besides!"

"You unfilial daughter, let go of my hand!"

Seeing his precious daughter stand up to the Hokage in front of him, Hiashi Hyuga's eyes twitched. He immediately stood up to defend Hinata and didn't forget to glare at her at the end.

Hinata hadn't let go of Karin's hand since she entered the room, which made Hiashi Hyuga furious.

Although I had long anticipated that Hinata might be... well, something was off.

But isn't this a bit too early?

Arriving early caught Hyuga Hiashi off guard, leaving him little time to prepare mentally.

"oh."

Hinata nonchalantly released Karin's hand in response to her father's request.

"It's nothing."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, then reassured Hiashi Hyuga, "Hinata is right."

"If Hinata loses, then naturally the other party will not let Hinata off the hook just because of her identity."

This scene, when witnessed by Hinata, caused her to feel momentarily bewildered.

No, has this old man really taken the wrong medicine today?

Not only are they so tolerant, but they even speak up for me?

"Thank you for your understanding, Hokage-sama!"

Hinata was somewhat bewildered, and even Hiashi Hyuga didn't react for a moment, but the instant he understood Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude, he immediately responded.

"Hinata, may I speak with you alone?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the girl in front of him and asked softly.

It seemed as if they were seeking Hinata's opinion.

???

Hinata stared blankly at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

You're the Hokage!

If you want to talk to me alone, it's just a matter of saying a few words, isn't it?

They even asked me if it was okay?

Hinata has confirmed that the old man has really taken the wrong medicine.

"Sure, of course."

Hinata immediately nodded in agreement.

"In that case, then I, the Hokage—"

As Hiashi Hyuga was about to leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "No need. Hinata and I will go to the top of the tower and enjoy the view."

"Staying indoors all the time is making this old man feel a bit tired."

As he spoke, he ignored the somewhat awkward looks from Hiashi and Hinata, the father and daughter, and got up to walk outside.

Hinata, belatedly realizing what was happening, quickly followed, winking at her father before leaving and saying, "This is Karin, a new friend of mine. Dad, you take her with you."

"Don't let the people of Kusagakure take her away."

Having said that, he ignored his father's strange look and hurriedly followed Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Um, um, hello—"

Before Hiashi Hyuga could recover from his shock, Karin quickly bowed to him.

From Hinata's conversation with Hiashi Hyuga, we can tell that the stern-faced man in front of her is Hinata's father.

This made Karin dare not overstep her bounds in the slightest.

"----Um."

Looking at the red-haired girl in front of him, Hiashi Hyuga responded with a complicated expression.

Father, I'm so sorry.

He failed to teach Hinata properly.

If anyone is to blame, I, your son, am willing to take full responsibility.

Hiashi Hyuga remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he couldn't help but lament for his father who had sacrificed his life on the battlefield.