The Master of Konoha's Legacy

Hyuga Chiyu glanced calmly at Asuma, then buried her head in her arms.

She blushed... Does she like me too...?

Asma stood there, lost in thought, pondering many things in that instant.

Now that my son has grown up and awakened his Byakugan, should he belong to the Sarutobi clan or the Hyuga clan?

Just then, Uchiha Tonan and Uchiha Mina walked into the classroom side by side.

The entire classroom suddenly fell silent.

A few breaths later, the entire classroom erupted in cheers.

It was mostly the guys making a fuss, basically suggesting the two of them get married on the spot or something.

Mina Uchiha didn't argue, she just lowered her head shyly.

This made the onlookers, who had initially thought it was just casual banter, believe that the two were actually having an affair.

Uchiha Tonan simply smiled gently, neither refuting nor admitting anything, and politely greeted everyone:

Good morning, everyone.

In the classroom, only Hyuga Chiyu stared intently at Uchiha Tonan and Uchiha Mina.

Hands clasped tightly.

My heart is screaming incessantly.

No, Tu Nan and I are the same kind of people.

Tu Nanjun can only be mine.

Yes, Tu Nan-kun didn't admit it; he wouldn't have feelings for Mina.

As for Mina...

If you dare to steal Tu Nan Jun...

A sinister glint flashed across Hyuga Chiharu's face.

Asuma, who had been keeping a close eye on Hyuga Chiharu, happened to catch it.

"Qianling, what's wrong?" Asma asked with concern.

Is it because you disagree with our son belonging to the Sarutobi clan?

The morning passed quickly, and almost every time class ended, Uchiha Mina would come over to chat with Uchiha Tonan.

Hinata Chiharu sat in the back, her eyes fixed on the two of them every time.

It felt as if something I cherished had been stolen from me.

Mina Uchiha did not come over during the break before the last class in the afternoon.

Uchiha Tonan had no interest in playing around with his classmates; instead, he sat alone in his seat studying advanced theoretical knowledge.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in Uchiha Tonan's peripheral vision.

Hinata Chiyu approached Uchiha Tonan with a book in her hands, looking nervous. "Tonan-kun, I didn't understand what the teacher said in the last class. Could you tutor me?"

“It’s only right for classmates to help each other. Come, sit down.” Uchiha Tu Nan smiled gently and patted the empty seat next to him.

Hyuga Chiryu nodded and sat down next to Uchiha Tonan.

Uchiha Tonan leaned slightly forward and helped Hyuga Chiryu open the book.

Hinata Chiharu smelled the faint scent of soap emanating from the white shirt, and her mind went blank for a moment.

"Last lesson the teacher talked about how to place explosive tags and the conditions for long-range release. Tell me if there's anything you don't understand." Uchiha Tonan's gentle voice pulled Hyuga Chiryu back to reality.

But Hyuga Chiyu had been distracted and hadn't heard what Uchiha Tonan said at all, so she could only stammer, "I...I..."

"There's nothing to be ashamed of saying, it's just that I don't understand anything."

Uchiha Tonan leaned closer and pointed to the contents of the book, saying:

"It's okay, I'll explain it to you from the beginning, and I'll explain it to you again and again if you don't understand the first time."

Don't worry about causing trouble. If you truly understand or find anything you don't understand, just tell me.

"Mmm." Hinata Chiharu's face turned as red as a ripe persimmon.

"The essence of detonating tags...the effect of humidity on detonating tags..."

Behind the two, Uchiha Mina watched this scene with a face full of anger, secretly clenching her fists.

Damn it, this bitch always pretends to be weak, and now she dares to seduce Tu Nan Jun.

No, Tu Nanjun is too simple-minded. If I go and make a scene now, he'll definitely think I'm being unreasonable.

I need to stay calm; Tu Nan doesn't like violent and arrogant girls.

Hmph, I almost fell for that bitch's trick.

A short while later, the school bell rang.

Uchiha Tonan turned his head slightly and said to Hyuga Chiryu, who was standing close by:

"This is the last lesson, so I'll have to teach you again tomorrow."

Looking into Uchiha Tonan's bright, star-like eyes, Hyuga Chiyu said, half-dazed and half-intoxicated, "Thank you. Can I treat you to a meal? I want to express my gratitude."

Uchiha Tonan paused for a moment, then smiled brightly and said, "But I have to go to Kakashi's house to spar with him after school, so dinner might be a little late."

"It's okay, I'll wait for you."

"Alright then, even if you don't treat me to a meal, you don't need to feel like you owe me anything."

"I just wanted to thank you. What would you like to eat, Tu Nan?"

"I'm fine with anything, how about we have ramen? It's economical and delicious."

"Ah."

Hinata Chiharu nodded, hugged the book to her chest, and got up from her seat.

As soon as she turned around, she saw Uchiha Mina standing behind her with a blank expression, looking at her with a look that only a woman could understand.

Hyuga Chiyu immediately understood what the other person meant; this was a warning.

With Uchiha Tonan present, both chose to let the matter drop, only exchanging glances in secret.

Uchiha Mina returned to her seat.

Hyuga Chiharu had overheard Uchiha Tonan inviting her to dinner.

Uchiha Mina intends to teach Hyuga Chiyu a lesson she won't forget.

After school, Mina Uchiha originally planned to invite Tonan Uchiha to walk home with her.

However, Kakashi cleverly intercepted it.

"Are you coming with me, or..." Kakashi lazily tossed his head.

Kakashi wasn't interested in following what happened today, but he still noticed some of it.

Kakashi, on the other hand, thought that Uchiha Tonan was simply being friendly to his classmates, and that it was the girls who were actively pursuing him.

Kakashi also has a few female admirers, which annoys him greatly.

He felt that Uchiha Tonan's situation was probably the same as his.

It was just a symbolic question.

"Of course I'm going to your house to practice swordsmanship together, where else can I go?" Uchiha Tonan replied, feigning a blank expression.

Kakashi nodded upon hearing this.

The two left the classroom side by side.

[Chapter 19. Jealousy Tears Away the Pretense]

After school, Hyuga Chiyu went straight home.

After all, I need to dress up nicely before my date with Uchiha Tonan.

Meanwhile, Mina Uchiha went straight to the ramen shop where the two had agreed to meet and waited for them to come to her.

I'm going to teach Hyuga Chiharu a lesson.

Time flew by and evening arrived.

Kakashi's house.

Uchiha Tonan's three tomoe swirled as he leaped, easily dodging a hand that reached out from beneath his feet.

He pretended to be out of breath and looked at Kakashi, who had emerged from the ground, and said:

"Kakashi, your mental decapitation technique is getting more and more proficient. I almost couldn't dodge it."

Although the two were practicing the Hatake-ryu sword technique with wooden blades, it is normal for ninjas to use ninjutsu during practice.

"Your taijutsu is much stronger than before, but your chakra is still too low." Kakashi thought Uchiha Tonan had reached his limit, so he put away his wooden blade and ended today's sparring session.

Uchiha Tonan, with an expression of humility and receptiveness, smiled and said:

"Compared to you, Kakashi, I am far inferior. Apart from having a pair of Sharingan, I am basically useless."

That's enough for today. I promised Qianling I'd have dinner with her.

Kakashi nodded and saw Uchiha Tonan out of the courtyard.

After leaving the Hatake family, Uchiha Tonan headed towards the ramen shop they had agreed to meet.

At the same time, several white doves that had been perched in the bushes not far away took flight and began to scout out the situation along the route for Uchiha Tonan.

There's basically no danger inside Konoha, especially during the day.

However, Uchiha Tonan has never felt safe.

These ninja beasts, the white doves, are practically never idle.

Hinata Chiyu walked along a commercial street, full of anticipation.

After school, I went home and washed up properly, and even changed into new clothes that I had never worn before.

Hinata Chiaki's steps were slow.