Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 139 The Injured Hinata Hyuga

After receiving Tsunade's promise, Natsume burst forth with immense enthusiasm.

He took the finalized list and personally visited each of the major ninja clans.

The first stop was his future father-in-law's family, the Hyuga clan.

Stop.

The young man raised his hand to stop Natsume and said, "This is the Hyuga clan's place. Please state your purpose."

"On behalf of the Fifth Hokage, I have a request to make of Lord Hyuga Hiashi."

As Natsume spoke, he took out Tsunade's warrant.

"Please wait a moment."

After confirming that everything was correct, the young man returned the warrant to Natsume and turned to enter the courtyard.

It is afternoon now.

Hiashi Hyuga was watching Hinata Hyuga and Neji Hyuga spar in the small training area in the courtyard.

His expression was serious, but he was inwardly overjoyed.

Although she didn't understand why, Hinata Hyuga suddenly had a breakthrough one day and made rapid progress, surpassing Neji Hyuga.

This was something he would never have dared to imagine before.

At that time, his greatest wish was not for Hinata to surpass Neji, but only for her personality to change.

"Why didn't you do it sooner?"

Hyuga Hiashi sighed softly.

If it had been two months earlier, he wouldn't have thought about having another child.

But now the die is cast, and Hyuga Hanabi has descended upon the Hyuga main family.

According to the rules, she will be caged like a bird when she is three years old.

In the original work, Hinata Hyuga was dropped because her performance was inferior to Hanabi Hyuga.

However, because of Naruto Uzumaki, the Caged Bird was not ultimately carved on him.

The situation is different now.

Hiashi Hyuga knew that it would be very difficult for him to protect Hanabi Hyuga.

Just like when he was a boy, he watched helplessly as his younger brother, Hyuga Hizashi, was carved into a caged bird, and from then on, the two of them drifted further and further apart.

From inseparable brothers to strangers now.

He is just a caged bird; he has no right to abolish it.

Hiashi Hyuga is indeed the clan head, but before him, there were several other clan elders.

One of them was the previous clan chief.

How did he resist?

"Clan leader, there is a ninja outside with the Hokage's warrant, who wishes to see you."

The young man glanced at Hyuga Neji, then quickly walked to Hyuga Hiashi and knelt down.

The main and branch families of the Hyuga clan are practically irreconcilable enemies.

However, being caged birds, they maintained an inseparable relationship.

Neji Hyuga is the most talented super genius in the branch family in recent decades.

They all had high hopes for him.

But unexpectedly, he recently lost to Hinata Hyuga.

This made many branch family ninjas lament the cruelty of fate.

Even if the family splits up, they can never defy the main family.

"Please let him in."

Hiashi Hyuga raised an eyebrow and said.

Because of Hinata Hyuga's kidnapping, the Hyuga clan actually had a rift with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Especially for him, who was there in person, the feeling was even more awkward.

Now that a new Hokage has been appointed, he came knocking on their door the very next day, which shows that he values ​​the Hyuga clan quite a bit.

Hiashi Hyuga wouldn't dare betray Konoha, but he only hoped that Tsunade wouldn't follow Hiruzen Sarutobi's example and compromise for personal gain.

Now is the time to sound them out.

Not long after.

Hiashi Hyuga saw Natsume.

His first feeling was youth, and his second feeling was contempt.

But he quickly recognized who it was.

Tsunade's apprentice.

It seems this isn't a matter of underestimating someone.

Just as Hiashi Hyuga was about to step forward, he suddenly saw Hinata Hyuga lost in thought and was knocked to the ground by Neji Hyuga.

He paused slightly, his face showing anger, and subconsciously raised his hand, wanting to form a hand seal.

"Father... Father."

Hinata Hyuga raised her hand and said, "I'm fine, you don't need to interfere."

Her voice wasn't loud; it even trembled slightly.

But it resolutely concealed the fear and tension, conveying them clearly.

Hiashi Hyuga slowly lowered his hand.

He suddenly had a premonition that if he used the Caged Bird Seal to punish Hyuga Neji, it might affect his relationship with his daughter.

Hyuga Neji stood there, stunned.

He was simply acting on instinct, seizing the moment when Hinata Hyuga was lost in thought to make his move.

Based on her past performance, she won't be of any use.

But it unexpectedly worked today.

However, what surprised him even more was that Hinata Hyuga stopped Hiashi Hyuga.

He knew this young lady quite well.

Even though my playing style has changed recently, I'm still quite introverted.

He was especially afraid of Hyuga Hiashi.

Before this, there had never been any opposition, let alone any attempt to stop it.

They seemed to be the most obedient children, following their parents' every arrangement.

Neji Hyuga recalled the three reforms Hinata Hyuga had mentioned earlier.

Perhaps we can really look forward to it, who knows?

Natsume had just entered the courtyard when he made eye contact with Hinata Hyuga, and that's when the problem arose.

He quickly stepped forward, squatted down in front of her, and said, "Don't move."

Hinata Hyuga froze instantly.

There are other people around.

She and Natsume had always met secretly.

Now, however, is Hyuga Hiashi, whom she is most worried about.

Natsume grabbed her hand and rolled up his sleeves.

The spot where Hyuga Neji just slapped her was her right arm.

The once fair skin now has bruises.

Gentle Fist is different from ordinary fists; it transforms chakra into needles and inserts them into acupoints.

Therefore, it is more serious than it appears.

Hinata Hyuga lowered her head, her face flushed, her mind blank, and she had no idea where she was.

After Natsume obtained the Sage Body, although it wasn't medical ninjutsu, he was able to use Yang Release without any formal instruction.

In fact, medical ninjutsu is essentially an application of Yang Release.

Therefore, things became simple.

Natsume raised his hand and placed it on the bruise, then channeled Yang Release chakra into Hinata Hyuga's body.

Her right arm was visibly restored to normal.

Hinata Hyuga felt a warm, comforting flow of chakra coursing through her body.

The fatigue from sparring with Hyuga Neji was completely swept away.

She let out a soft moan instinctively.

"It's okay."

Natsume pulled his sleeve back to its original position and then helped her up.

Hinata Hyuga didn't dare to look up; her hands were already clenched together, her thumbs constantly crossing.

"???"

Hiashi Hyuga was completely bewildered.

what's going on?

Kid, do you think I don't exist?

Is she someone you can touch?

Hiashi Hyuga noticed Hinata Hyuga's reaction and immediately felt a surge of anger.

As the eldest daughter of the main family, it is impossible for her to marry an outsider.

"Hinata, go back to your room first."

Hiashi Hyuga frowned and said.

Natsume was, after all, the Hokage's apprentice, so it wasn't appropriate for him to lash out in person.

Hinata Hyuga was completely oblivious to his expression.

But I was too shy and wanted to leave, so when I heard what he said, I turned around and left.

"Chief, I'm going down now."

Hyuga Neji bowed slightly and slowly retreated.

He cannot be as casual as Hinata Hyuga; he must be courteous.

"Hyuga-sama."

Out of respect for Hinata Hyuga, Natsume took the initiative to greet her.

"Your name is Natsume, right?"

Hiashi Hyuga asked in a somewhat unfriendly tone.

Natsume suddenly remembered a sentence from his past life.

So you're called Charlotte?!

He knew that his actions just now seemed somewhat indecent to Hiashi Hyuga.

But he couldn't remain indifferent to Hinata Hyuga's injury.

Most importantly, Natsume didn't take Hyuga Hiashi seriously.

After all, he wasn't qualified to talk to me based on my own abilities.

"Yes."

Natsume smiled and said, "I didn't expect Hyuga-sama to still remember me."

Hiashi Hyuga looked him over, somewhat surprised.

Logically speaking, someone of Natsume's age would feel somewhat reserved or awe-inspiring upon meeting him.

But he didn't; he acted as if he were chatting with an ordinary friend.

"What are your orders, Hokage-sama?"

Hiashi Hyuga did not invite him into the hall, but stood in the courtyard and asked.

Although he won't resort to violence, it doesn't mean he doesn't care.

The Hyuga clan, in particular, is known for its strict rules.

Natsume was rather impolite just now.

Hinata Hyuga's injury is a matter for the Hyuga clan to handle; it has nothing to do with him.

Natsume sighed and asked, "Lord Hiashi, can you keep this a secret?"

Through the original work, he could roughly understand Hiashi Hyuga's personality.

In short, they bully the weak and fear the strong.

Despite his harsh treatment of those who split up the family, he's not very good at dealing with outsiders.

Especially Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Send Hyuga Hizashi to Kumogakure to apologize.

Hiashi Hyuga didn't react much.

Although the original work describes Hyuga Hizashi knocking him unconscious and him going there voluntarily, he was still loyal to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Isn't it just because he's the Hokage that he doesn't dare to express his dissatisfaction?

Natsume thought for a moment and decided to reveal some of his strength to scare Hiashi Hyuga.

To prevent him from interfering in his relationship with Hinata Hyuga later.

It will also facilitate the conversation that follows.

If you want to delegate power to the Hokage's advisors, you need a secretary who can keep things under control.

Otherwise, it would be meaningless.

"What do you mean?"

Hiashi Hyuga clearly didn't understand the question he had just been asked, and looked puzzled.

"I want to teach you a lesson today: never underestimate any young person."

Natsume shrugged and said.

"What did you say?"

Hiashi Hyuga understood these words, and his face suddenly turned ashen.

He threw a punch directly, but it passed right through the figure in front of him.

"Illusion?"

Hiashi Hyuga was startled. When did this happen?

He formed hand seals, disrupting the flow of his chakra, and immediately dispelled the genjutsu.

The next moment, his head and feet were ice cold, and a kunai was placed on his neck.

"Hyuga-sama, it's a pleasure to meet you. Here's a gift for you."

Natsume handed him the kunai and said.

"you……"

Hiashi Hyuga was filled with lingering fear, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

If Natsume had just acted improperly towards him, he could have already returned to the Pure Land.

Am I getting old?

They didn't even realize they were under an illusion.

No, that's not right. It's just that the boy in front of me is too strong.

Hiashi Hyuga knew Natsume because he participated in the war between Konoha and Kumogakure a few years ago.

But at the time he was just a low-ranking ninja, completely unremarkable.

How long has it been?

Hiashi Hyuga is difficult to understand.

"Hyuga-sama, may we talk business now?"

Natsume held out his hand and waved it in front of his eyes, then asked.

"Please...please come in."

Hiashi Hyuga snapped out of his daze and made way for him.

"Thanks."

Natsume entered the council hall, but did not sit in the center.

He is a boy who respects the elderly and cares for the young.

I just gave Hiashi Hyuga a little shock, simply because it made things easier to talk business.

As for whether he will tell anyone?

Most likely not.

Is he going to tell Tsunade?

Hiashi Hyuga wasn't that stupid.

"This is the Hokage's order."

Natsume took out the warrant and handed it to him.

Hiashi Hyuga glanced at it, somewhat speechless.

That's it?

You're playing this high game with me?

No, wait, this kid is warning me.

Hiashi Hyuga thought of Hinata Hyuga and couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

He suddenly felt grateful that he still had Hinata Hanabi.

There is at least room for maneuver.

"I will have Hinata Mirai report for duty."

Hiashi Hyuga agreed without hesitation.

Hyuga Mirai is a capable Chunin from the Hyuga clan, known for her intelligence.

That's why Tsunade was able to choose him.

Even if a Jonin (high-ranking ninja) is willing to be a secretary.

The Hyuga clan would not agree to this either.

Because it's such a waste.

Instead of wasting time, Jonin should be taking on more difficult missions.

Besides, there's no salary for being a secretary.

"No, I hope you will send Lord Hyuga Hizashi."

Natsume made his request.

Are you kidding me?

Hiashi Hyuga's expression immediately darkened.

The title "Hokage's Secretary" sounds nice, but in reality, it's just doing odd jobs.

Because above them are Koharu Tatemono and Haru Mitokado.

What ordinary person would dare to disobey them?

"I'm not joking."

Natsume explained, "I don't like Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, so I need someone to stand up to them."

"Is this what the Hokage intends?"

Hiashi Hyuga's expression changed.

If Hyuga Hizashi becomes the Hokage's advisor, that would be really good.

The premise is that it can actually succeed.

Otherwise, I'll offend Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.

They had been in business for most of their lives and their influence was considerable.

Most ninja clans were unwilling to be their enemies.

But soon he thought of something else.

With such great power as the Hokage's advisor, won't it cause members of the branch family to harbor rebellious intentions?

"That's what I meant."

Natsume did not hide anything.

Tsunade, how should I put it?

In her position, she has too many things to consider and cannot directly deal with Koharu Tatemono and Homura Mitokado.

Natsume could only help her secretly.

"did you mean?"

Hiashi Hyuga frowned inwardly as he looked at the calm Natsume.

This situation is a bit tricky.

Natsume just used a genjutsu, which definitely shocked him.

But this is not enough.

After all, facing two Hokage advisors is no small matter.

If they are not careful, they could drag the Hyuga clan down with them.

The Hyuga clan has survived peacefully for so long because they know how to protect themselves.

In the original work, when Hinata Hyuga was kidnapped and Hizashi Hyuga was about to die, he did not do anything drastic.

This reveals their style.

"It's because I'm not standing high enough."

Natsume casually mentioned a joke from his past life.

He stood up, no longer hiding, his eyes swirling rapidly as he activated his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

An extremely cold and chilling aura swept over the area.

Hiashi Hyuga felt a jolt in his heart and couldn't help but tremble slightly.

This is a crushing defeat due to superior strength.

"You should thank Hinata."

Natsume smiled and said calmly, "I don't usually have much patience for old men, but you are, after all, my future father-in-law."

father in law?

Hiashi Hyuga stiffened, instinctively showing an angry expression, but then forced himself to calm down.

He didn't want to try those eyes that looked like Sharingan but were even more terrifying.

"Is that the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

Hyuga Hiashi recalled the clan's records and couldn't help but ask.

"really."

Natsume nodded and admitted it.

"..."

Hiashi Hyuga suddenly felt a sense of fear.

He knew too many secrets.

Will Natsume silence him?

There must be a reason behind a teenager possessing such outrageous strength.

But he was certain that he couldn't beat him.

The Mangekyou Sharingan—those are the eyes that Madara Uchiha possessed.

Despite being on par with the Hyuga clan, the Uchiha clan far surpasses them in terms of high-level combat power.

"Don't worry."

Natsume could probably guess what he was thinking and smiled, "I'm only showing my strength to facilitate better cooperation."

"I will send a day messenger."

Hiashi Hyuga hesitated for a few seconds before nodding in agreement.

"Thank you for your cooperation, Hinata-sama."

Natsume stood up and said in a completely calm tone, "I hope that only the two of us know about what happened today."

Just as Hiashi Hyuga was about to speak, the scenery before him suddenly changed.

Countless mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

Another illusion?

He subconsciously formed hand seals, disrupting his own chakra.

But it still didn't work.

If the genjutsu of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan could be broken so easily, it would be a disservice to the difficulty of its advancement.

A profound sense of fear welled up within Hiashi Hyuga.

It's so strong that there's no solution.

Natsume snapped his fingers.

Hiashi Hyuga returned to reality, his chest heaving as he gasped for breath, and said, "I will definitely not let a third person know."

It's still more satisfying to rely on your own strength.

Unfortunately, those who are controlled cannot provide fate points.

However, it's quite fun to be a fun person.

Natsume withdrew his thoughts, waited a moment, and received a notification from the Holy Ring of Destiny.

[Because of your actions, Hyuga Hizashi's fate has changed; you have gained 37 Fate Points.]

As expected, there was no Hiashi Hyuga among them.

Natsume bowed slightly, then turned and left.

As Hiashi Hyuga watched his retreating figure, his tense body gradually relaxed.

The pressure he just felt was immense.

It felt like I would die at any moment.

"Perhaps it's not a bad thing."

Hiashi Hyuga suddenly thought that if Natsume were to marry Hinata Hyuga in the future, the Hyuga clan could continue to live in peace.

A Hokage's apprentice may not necessarily become Hokage.

But with Natsume's strength, he's highly likely to become Hokage.

Having a Hokage son-in-law seems far more reliable than relying on the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Natsume did not leave the Hyuga clan, but went to Hinata Hyuga's room.

Anyway, he had a friendly exchange with Hiashi Hyuga, so it won't bother him anymore.

"Natsume-nii-san!"

Hinata Hyuga opened the door and immediately showed a surprised expression.

"Is the injury on your hand alright?"

Natsume sat opposite her and asked.

"It's alright now."

Hinata Hyuga opened her snow-white eyes and asked with some curiosity, "Does Natsume-nii know medical ninjutsu?"

"Won't."

Natsume paused for a moment, then explained, "It's not exactly medical ninjutsu, but it works on a similar principle."

"oh."

Hinata Hyuga nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

"Are there any other injuries?"

Natsume wiggled his fingers and laughed, "I can heal all of them."

"No...no need..."

Hinata Hyuga was stunned for a moment, her face turned bright red, and she answered somewhat flusteredly.

Give me your hand.

Natsume probably knew that she had misunderstood something.

Hinata Hyuga reached out her hand with great embarrassment. When she touched his hand, she couldn't help but tremble and lower her head.

Natsume channeled Yang Release chakra, which flowed down his arm and throughout his body, healing all the visible and invisible injuries he had sustained.

"Wow...amazing."

Hinata Hyuga snapped out of her daze, somewhat astonished.

This is far more powerful than the medical ninja that Hyuga Hiashi hired.

"Come find me again if you get hurt next time."

Natsume patted her hair and said with a smile, "Besides, your father has already agreed that you can go out whenever you want."

If he disagrees, beat him until he agrees.

"Really?"

Hinata Hyuga raised her head, her eyes shining brightly.

Although she has started school, she still has very little free time, let alone time to go out and play.

"Um."

After Natsume finished speaking, Hinata Hyuga immediately smiled, but noticing his gaze, she blushed and lowered her head.

Five thousand words. I'll combine some chapters slightly; I updated too many chapters in the past few days, which made the average daily subscriptions look bad. Since average daily subscriptions affect the website's recommendations, I'll randomly combine chapters to improve the average daily subscriptions.

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