Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

"Is it delicious? If so, go sit down for a while. It'll be ready soon." Bai Yunqingye smiled.

Hinata remained standing in place, making no other move.

Would you like another piece?

Baiyun Qingye picked up another piece of char siu with a puzzled look.

But before he could hand it over, he noticed that Hinata was already in tears.

"Why...why are you suddenly crying?"

"I'm...I'm sorry...Aoba-kun is such a kind person, but he got hurt because of me. I'm so sorry..."

Hinata was crying and sobbing.

Shirokumo Aoba understood the reason behind it; he probably thought that if he hadn't helped Hinata, he wouldn't have gotten hurt.

He wiped his hands clean, then gently stroked Hinata's little head.

"In my opinion, Hinata is the gentlest one."

"Huh?"

Hinata raised her head, looking at Shirokumo Aoba through teary eyes.

The white clouds and green leaves smiled gently.

"Despite possessing immense power, he would rather suffer injustice or be hurt himself because he is afraid of hurting others."

"But Hinata, it's not that if you get hurt, no one else will get hurt. You may not want to hurt others, but others will also feel pain because of you."

"Just like me, I would feel sad if I saw Hinata get hurt, so please learn to fight back next time you get hurt."

Hinata stared blankly at the gentle Shirakumo Aoba in front of her, as if the other person was the only one in her eyes.

So... there are people who feel so much pain because of her weakness?

She also caused him harm.

it hurts!

Since Aoba-kun cares about her so much, she has to change, even if it's just for his sake.

"Aoba-kun, next time, I will never wait until you are hurt before I make my move!"

"I will not let anyone who harms Aoba-kun get away with it!"

Looking at Hinata's resolute expression, Shirakumo Aoba felt that something was amiss.

His task was to make Hinata's personality more resolute and her punches more decisive.

Shouldn't it be considered finished by now?

Let's add another insurance policy, after all, it's 100,000 taels.

"Hinata, let's make another promise?"

"I'll do anything that Aoba-kun needs!"

Hinata's speech became increasingly halting, and her eyes began to light up.

Shirokumo Aoba looked at Hinata, who seemed to be going off-topic, paused for a moment, but didn't think much of it and continued speaking.

"Hinata, just be gentle as always, and don't throw punches for your own sake. But in exchange, you have to throw punches for me and defeat anyone who bullies you."

"And I will also throw a punch for you. If it's something you're willing to risk your life to protect, then I will also risk my life to protect it for you."

……

At this moment, Shirokumo Aoba had no idea how much his words would change Hinata.

Outside, several guards with disdainful eyes were observing the inside of the house through the wind and snow, unsure whether to interfere with the atmosphere in the kitchen.

……

Chapter 28 White Eyes - Intimidation

Within the Hyuga clan's territory.

Inside the clan chief's residence.

Hiashi Hyuga looked at Hinata kneeling in front of him with a gloomy expression.

"Didn't I tell you I was supposed to be home before dinner?"

Although he tacitly allowed Hinata to come home later, he still had to maintain the demeanor of a head of the household.

"Father, I will train hard from now on."

"You deserve to train hard!"

"Please punish me, Father."

Looking at Hinata now, who is actively admitting her mistakes, he is still somewhat afraid, but he no longer has the timid and submissive demeanor he used to have.

Hiashi Hyuga was also somewhat surprised. Could things have changed so much in just one afternoon?

While feeling quite gratified, a nameless anger also arose within me.

His daughter hasn't changed much over the years, but now she's changed so much because of a stranger she's only met a few times.

This is a difficult situation for any father.

With a flick of his wide sleeves, Hyuga Hiashi turned his back and said in a cold voice.

"You are not allowed to leave the house until the Ninja Academy starts!"

Hinata Hyuga trembled when she heard the details of the punishment.

"Father, could... could we choose another one?"

"I can do anything..."

Hiashi Hyuga felt his heart was bleeding, even though he intended to let the relationship between Hinata and Aoba Shirakumo develop naturally.

But the first time his daughter disobeyed her father's wishes was for some brat...

He turned around again and looked at Hinata's pitiful and pleading face. The cruel words stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say them.

"Tomorrow's battle with Neji will let me see your strength after activating your Byakugan. I will determine your punishment based on your performance."

"Go and rest first."

"Yes, thank you, Father."

Hinata got up and left, finally letting out a sigh of relief as she reached the door.

My heart is still pounding.

Although she had promised Aoba-kun that she would be strong, she was still quite nervous in front of her father.

She was also worried that if she were confined to her home for six months, would Aoba-kun still be with her after that time apart?

Back in her room, Hinata didn't fall asleep immediately.

She recalled what Baiyun Qingye had said to her that evening, and also thought about the promise they had made to each other.

Gradually, a smile blossomed on Hinata's face.

From now on, she will fight for Aoba-kun, and Aoba-kun will protect everything she has.

Therefore, for Aoba-kun's sake, she must do her best in tomorrow's battle with Neji-nii.

-

boom!

boom!

boom!

Inside the training room.

As their fists and feet clashed, Neji's attacks were swift and dense, but his expression no longer carried the cold composure of the past; instead, it was filled with disbelief.

Is the Hinata he's sparring with really the same one from before?

Moreover, when did she start rolling her eyes?

Facing Neji's swift and dense Gentle Fist.

Hinata's defense was surprisingly impenetrable, and the two exchanged blows, neither able to gain the upper hand for a time.

Amidst the exchange of blows, Hinata's eyes lit up slightly. Neji, shocked by Hinata's change, momentarily lost his composure and had a brief opening in his mind.

"I'm sorry, Neji-nii-san!"

Hinata's eyes hardened, and she steeled herself, taking advantage of Neji's momentary lapse in attention to strike him squarely in the chest.

boom!

Ding Ding Ding-

Neji staggered back several steps, staring at Hinata in disbelief. He had actually been defeated by Hinata.

He also didn't believe Hinata could improve so quickly.

Hiashi Hyuga watched from the sidelines, and was slightly startled by what he saw.

Not to mention that this was the first time Hinata had repelled Neji, this was also the first time she had actively attacked Neji's weak points.

Neji's fragile and sensitive heart was instantly stung.

He was actually defeated by this weak and incompetent young lady?

"Impossible! How could this be! I was just careless and lost focus!"

Neji stared intently at Hinata, his eyes overflowing with resentment.

However, Hinata had already exploited his weakness and defeated him. After one round, he could not make another move without Hiashi Hyuga's permission.

Hiashi Hyuga naturally noticed Neji's unwilling look and sighed inwardly. He worried that Neji might lose control of his emotions in this state.

Then he would have to use the caged bird to punish the other party.

Hiashi Hyuga looked at Hinata again and found that Hinata was standing very quietly, looking at Neji with a calm expression, although she was breathing slightly out of breath.