Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

The snow continued to fall, and the eerie atmosphere in Konoha grew even stronger.

Naruto left home early this morning.

[Seemingly aimless, but actually, it's moving in the direction it used to be.]

Even before getting close, one could feel the oppressive atmosphere within.

From a great distance, Naruto saw what was happening to Hyuga.

It looks like a funeral is being held inside.

[Looking at the Hyuga clan members, all dressed in black.]

Naruto frowned slightly.

[He didn't approach any closer, but turned to check his traps on the back hill.]

In the blink of an eye, night fell.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat silently in the Hokage's office, puffing on his cigarette.

Looking at the desolate Konoha under the heavy snow.

Hiruzen Sarutobi finally sighed.

It was as if he was convincing himself.

Looking at the reply from Kumogakure, there were only a few words written on it.

【I am very satisfied.】

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned.

["The Eight-Tailed Jinchuuriki?"]

[Konoha also possesses weapons of this caliber!]

Thinking about this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts couldn't stop.

"Naruto has deeply grasped the Will of Fire."

"It's time to put chakra refining techniques on the agenda."

Thinking of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki of Kumogakure, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but wonder what it would be like if Konoha also produced such a weapon of war.

[Instinctively, Hiruzen Sarutobi took out the crystal ball.]

"That damn monkey, what is he trying to do?!"

On the Konoha side, the moment Hiruzen Sarutobi took out the crystal ball, they couldn't hold back any longer.

A woman couldn't help but point at Hiruzen Sarutobi in the stands and curse.

One person starts a group, and everyone else follows instantly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head away, pretending not to see or hear anything.

But I couldn't help but wonder, did I not do that kind of thing back then?

【Om—】

The image from the crystal ball froze above the Hyuga clan's territory.

Then quickly move to a new location.

However, during the transfer, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly paused.

[The scene then shifts to a street near the Hyuga clan's territory.]

A girl dressed in traditional black mourning clothes is jogging across the snow.

*Snap*

The girl, wiping away tears, tripped and fell flat on her face.

Upon witnessing this scene.

Ino nudged Hinata, who looked dejected.

"Hinata, she's coming!"

Despite Ino's best efforts to cheer Hinata up, Hinata's heavy heart remained unmoved.

But when Hinata saw this, she didn't act shy like she had before.

She remained silent amidst the undeserved calamity that befell the Hyuga clan.

"Neji-nii-san...that's why Neji-nii-san is so persistent..."

As she spoke, Hinata burst into tears.

Ino felt a pang of guilt and pulled her into his arms, gently comforting her.

Xiaohuahuo was also in a low mood.

Ino quickly gave Sakura a wink.

Sakura understood and quickly hugged Hanabi to her side.

"Hinata Hyuga?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at Hinata's image on the crystal ball for a long time.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke:

"Summon Naruto to see me and tell him I have a surprise for him."

【"yes."】

[Scene changes.]

The scene inside the crystal ball changed to Naruto's house.

【Um?!】

Naruto, who was cooking, paused for a moment.

That brings back the feeling of being watched.

[Naruto acted extremely naturally, even reciting examples of the Will of Fire.]

Unfortunately, he didn't know that this was surveillance from the crystal ball, and that it couldn't transmit sound.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi can read lips.

[It's obvious what Naruto is talking about.]

After watching for a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face was filled with satisfaction.

[Whoosh—]

[Knock knock knock—]

Just then, there was a knock on Naruto's door.

Naruto paused, then put down what he was doing and went to open the door.

[Could it be Ino and the others?]

【But...isn't it going to be a few more days?】

[He wasn't tall enough to see through the peephole, so Naruto could only open the door a crack.]

When he saw that the people standing outside were actually ANBU ninjas, he was clearly taken aback.

【I've been found out?!】

He couldn't help but think of this, his mind racing, trying to figure out how to break the deadlock.

"Naruto Uzumaki, the Third Hokage wants you to come over; he has a gift for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ANBU ninja vanished.

It seemed as if he didn't even want to get close to Naruto.

"Could it be... that Naruto and Hinata's meeting... was also planned?"

"After all, Hinata just went through something like that. If he comes to his senses later... he'll definitely have ulterior motives."

"The main branch of the Hyuga clan... if they are devoted to the Jinchuriki, and the future Jinchuriki is devoted to Konoha and the Third Hokage."

Snapped--

Every day, he would clap his hands and then share his guesses with everyone in the chat room.

Rock Lee: "What you said makes so much sense, Tian Tian!"

Might Guy: "As expected of my subordinates, Might Guy!"

Rock Lee: "Teacher Kai!"

Matt Kay: "Lee!"

Ino covered Hinata's ears.

Eyes facing each other.

Ino's lips curled up slightly.

Hinata is really cute up close.

but......

This child, how did you grow up?!

He usually seems unassuming, but this hug made Ino envious.

Seemingly sensing something, Hinata's shyness took over, and her pretty face flushed red.

"Ino...don't touch me..."

[Watching him leave through the door, Naruto frowned slightly.]

Go back to the kitchen to tidy up, then put on warm clothes.

Naruto walked towards the door.

[After realizing the surveillance had stopped, Naruto breathed a sigh of relief.]

Thankfully.

[“But what gift is that old geezer going to give me?”]

[“It can’t be a massive illusion package, can it?”]

At this point, young Naruto already knew this information.

He was very glad he had gone to the park before, and he was also grateful to Ino and the others.

[“Soon, we’ll be able to access some of the history books we’ve read before.”]

[Sakura said she couldn't buy it because of her age.]

[Shikamaru said that they couldn't bring these things out of the ninja clan.]

【call--】

Naruto took a deep breath. This feeling of history being sealed off gave him a vague idea of ​​what was going on.

[It's definitely not just about hiding his background; there are many other things that this old bastard doesn't want everyone to know.]

"Is it to solidify his position?" Naruto smirked mockingly.

[While the history of the ninja world is unavailable, Ino can still obtain legends and stories for young Naruto to read.]

Before long, Naruto passed through the food street where a few scattered shops were still open.

After passing through the food street, the streets thereafter were completely deserted.

Walking slowly through the snowy night, step by step.

A moment later, Naruto saw a child crouching under a streetlamp ahead, covering his face with his hands.

[A soft sob came from beside me.]

Naruto frowned slightly and was about to take a detour.

But then she suddenly noticed the little girl's clothes under the streetlight.

[The black mourning clothes...and that hairstyle...]

Naruto, hands in his pockets, walked over there.

As they drew closer, Naruto recognized the other person.

[Is this... the girl the Cloud Village envoys tried to kidnap a few days ago?]

[“Isn’t she from the Hyuga clan? What’s she doing here?”]

【"etc!"】

Why is it such a coincidence?

[This is the only way to the Hokage Building...]

[While pondering this, I suddenly noticed.]

The soft sobbing that had been passing by stopped.

Looking down, their eyes met.

"Such white eyes... Is this Hinata's Byakugan?"

Hinata recognized young Naruto.

Her big eyes blinked rapidly, then she shook her head, wiping away the tears.

"Have you cried enough?" Naruto asked.

This question.

Hinata's nose wrinkled slightly, and her pure white eyes, tinged with pale purple, filled with tears again.

Seeing this, Naruto gave a gentle smile.

The girl was clearly startled for a moment; she must have seen him before or heard of him, but she didn't show any fear or disgust.

Naruto saw curiosity in her eyes.

"No rush, let's talk after you've cried enough."