Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 167 Cute Steam Princess Hinata

"Natsume-sensei, did you do this on purpose?"

Naruto Uzumaki asked with a complaining expression.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Sasuke raised his head, his eyes also filled with suspicion.

Even Hinata Hyuga thought so.

In her view, obtaining the bell was too easy, without any unnecessary obstacles.

This is clearly not in line with Natsume's strength.

It was clearly a deliberate attempt to let the opponent win.

However, Naruto Uzumaki also has another layer of meaning.

Why were the other two soaking in water and drinking water, while Hinata Hyuga was completely unharmed?

"You've misunderstood the teacher; this is the result of your teamwork."

Natsume spouted nonsense with a straight face, "Without a direct confrontation between the two of you, Hinata wouldn't be able to get the bell."

"Really?"

Although it sounded reasonable, Naruto Uzumaki instinctively felt there was something wrong.

Uchiha Sasuke scoffed, not believing it at all.

However, after this test, he acknowledged Natsume's strength.

During the battle, the pressure on him far exceeded that on Kakashi Hatake.

I feel extremely powerless.

His proud Sharingan, Fire Release, or Lightning Release techniques have never even managed to harm him, let alone touch his true form.

In short, it was unexpectedly strong.

"Really, what's the point of me lying to you?"

Natsume put on a smiling expression and praised, "Through this test, I have come to understand your abilities. You are absolutely outstanding among your peers. I believe you can all achieve your dreams."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Naruto Uzumaki immediately perked up. He clenched his fist and exclaimed, "I really am the man destined to become Hokage!"

"Pah, remove the last few words."

Natsume's expression changed, and he quickly said, "It's about becoming Hokage, not becoming the man who becomes Hokage, do you understand?"

"what?"

Naruto Uzumaki looked puzzled and asked, "What's the difference?"

"There's a big difference."

Natsume cut to the chase and said, "If you want to become Hokage, then listen to me."

"Oh, oh."

Naruto Uzumaki, though confused, nodded and said, "I want to become Hokage!"

"idiot!"

Sasuke Uchiha glanced at him and said.

Natsume was clearly teasing him, yet he was so happy.

He didn't think there was any difference between the two.

"You two go change your clothes, we'll meet at Ichiraku Ramen."

Natsume paused, then asked, "Naruto, are you sure you're treating today?"

"yes."

Naruto scratched his head and asked, "Is there a problem?"

Why does he feel that Natsume is acting strange today?

He's both the man who corrected the Naruto and the man who asked him to treat him to a meal.

Although he is frugal, he is not short of money.

He could afford to treat her to a simple ramen meal.

"No problem."

Natsume recalled that his three students were all incredibly wealthy.

Naruto Uzumaki inherited the property of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

Needless to say, Sasuke Uchiha holds the wealth of the Uchiha clan in his hands.

Hinata Hyuga is the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan and has a relatively large allowance.

Well, treating someone to a meal probably won't bankrupt me.

It might hurt you for a long time.

"You may go."

Natsume waved his hand.

Soaked to the bone, Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki instantly transformed into two black shadows and vanished.

He looked away and noticed Hinata Hyuga staring at him, her Byakugan eyes seeming to have something to say.

"Don't worry, you can eat it."

Natsume reached out and patted her head, saying, "Naruto is very rich."

"Um."

Hinata Hyuga immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

She followed Natsume's steps, her eyes fixed on his large hand.

My heart was pounding, but I didn't dare to go forward. My hands were nervously clasped together.

Hinata.

Seeing her action, Natsume took her small hand and asked, "Do you blame me for letting you graduate early?"

Hinata Hyuga blushed instantly and felt dizzy when she touched his warm, large hand.

Hearing his question again, she managed to stay awake and answered softly, "No... I don't blame you, I'm glad."

Despite her introverted personality, she still had quite a few friends at school.

It's really hard to graduate early now.

Being with Natsume did help to alleviate this feeling of sadness.

Besides, friends can meet up anytime.

It's not like it's a matter of life and death.

"That's good."

Natsume smiled and said, "The teacher asked me to choose three students, so I thought of you."

"Um."

Hinata Hyuga quickly lowered her head, but she didn't dare ask the question she most wanted to ask.

So, after becoming students, is it possible for the relationship to progress further?

She hesitated for a moment before looking up at his profile and asking, "Natsume-nii, how was my performance just now?"

"That's impressive."

Without hesitation, Natsume said, "At your age, being able to skillfully use such an advanced secret technique as the Gentle Step Twin Lion Fist is already a great achievement."

Hinata Hyuga subconsciously pursed her lips and revealed a smile.

Although they met every day, the time they spent together was short; she spent most of her time cultivating on her own.

"Then...brother, did you do that on purpose just now?"

Hinata Hyuga blushed and mustered her courage to ask.

"It was intentional."

Natsume glanced down at her, and seeing how adorable she was, he smiled and said, "Hinata, you'll receive very special treatment from me, you know."

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt Hinata Hyuga grip his hand even tighter.

If it weren't for his support, she might have fainted on the spot.

Even so, she has already transformed into a steampunk princess.

Natsume didn't say anything more, lest she actually faint; if that happened, he would be no different from a pervert.

After a short while, Hinata Hyuga recovered slightly, but she was still very nervous.

While walking, she kept stealing glances at Natsume.

Perhaps she didn't realize it.

But in Natsume's view, it was quite obvious.

After all, his strength speaks for itself.

It's impossible for anyone to be watching him; he wouldn't know.

Sneaky and sneaky, how cute!

Natsume didn't expose her, and the two slowly walked onto the street.

Hinata Hyuga, like a startled rabbit, quickly let go of his grip.

It's alright when we're alone together.

She felt embarrassed by so many people.

"I'm...sorry."

Hinata Hyuga stammered.

"What's there to apologize for?"

Natsume patted her head and said, "I don't want anyone else to see you looking so cute."

"Eh?"

Hinata Hyuga panicked and walked into Ichiraku Ramen without even noticing.

My mind was filled with Natsume's words from just now.

"Natsume-sama."

The chef, dressed in a white chef's uniform, chuckled, "It's been a long time since you've been here."

"Dad, there's another guest."

Ayame pointed to Hinata Hyuga, who was in a daze, and said.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

He chuckled and asked, "Hinata, what would you like to eat?"

He was very impressed with Hinata Hyuga.

It's safe to say that anyone who sees a little girl eat forty-six bowls of ramen in one go will be deeply impressed and find it unforgettable.

"I'm just like Natsume-nii."

Hinata Hyuga snapped out of her daze and said instinctively.

"Just as I thought."

Ayame gave Natsume a knowing look and asked, "What would this handsome guy like to order?"

Someone's treating us to dinner today.

Natsume smiled and said, "He'll be here in a bit."

Changpu was a little dizzy from his smile, but she was still somewhat surprised when she heard those words.

Invite Hinata to dinner?

Is he that brave?

Just as she was wondering who it was, Naruto Uzumaki rushed in.

"Uncle who types by hand! Sister Ayame!"

"So you're treating today?"

"Iris asked with a hint of admiration in her voice."

"It's me."

Naruto Uzumaki nodded in agreement.

"It's not surprising that it's you."

Changpu stroked her chin and asked, "Did you bring enough money today?"

"certainly!"

Naruto patted the bulging frog wallet at his waist and said.

"He's treating, I'll have a bowl of bonito tomato ramen."

Uchiha Sasuke sat down without any hesitation and ordered food.

"no problem."

Changpu blinked; the handsome young man was quite charming.

I didn't lose out today.

"Teacher, and Hinata too, please order whatever you like."

Naruto Uzumaki adjusted his ninja headband and declared with unwavering determination, "Uncle Hand-to-Hitsu, a large bowl of char siu rib ramen! I'm going to have a feast today!"

"Oh, you've graduated."

Teji noticed his headband and said, "I told you you could become an excellent ninja."

"Thank you, sir!"

Naruto Uzumaki immediately burst into a silly grin.

Tonkotsu ramen.

Natsume glanced at the menu and said.

Me too.

Hinata Hyuga then continued.

"Please wait a moment."

He turned around and immediately got busy.

Not long after, the ramen was served.

Natsume casually handed Hinata a pair of chopsticks.

Uchiha Sasuke twitched the corner of his mouth, picked up his chopsticks, and became even more certain that his test just now was intentional.

Naruto Uzumaki was the last to finish eating because he had a large bowl.

He patted his stomach and noticed that Natsume and Sasuke Uchiha had already stopped eating, but Hinata Hyuga was eating her second bowl.

At first, he didn't pay much attention, after all, girls who can eat two bowls of rice are not particularly rare.

He realized something was wrong when she ate her third bowl.

On the tenth bowl, his eyes widened even more than those of the Nine Lamas.

Not only Naruto Uzumaki, but also Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

"Did they switch the babies at birth?"

Minato Namikaze couldn't help but ask, "Could it be Choza's?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Kushina Uzumaki nudged him and said, "Hinata's Byakugan can't be faked."

"Naruto can't afford to feed a girl who can eat so much."

Minato Namikaze said with a sigh.

"Does he need to support us?"

Kushina Uzumaki turned and glared at him, saying, "Didn't you see that Hinata likes Natsume?"

"Is there?"

Minato Namikaze scratched his head.

"fool."

Kushina Uzumaki laughed as she spoke.

What they didn't expect was that the tenth bowl was just the beginning.

Hinata Hyuga stopped eating after her fiftieth bowl.

Even the usually composed Uchiha Sasuke looked like he'd seen a ghost.

The competitive eating contest previously held by Ichiraku Ramen.

They happened to miss each other due to their training, so they were unaware of Hinata Hyuga's battle record.

Seeing this for the first time now, I am astonished beyond belief.

"Naruto."

Changpu gave a beautiful and gentle smile and said, "Today, because you're graduating, I'll round it down to three thousand two hundred taels."

Naruto nodded, somewhat heartbroken.

He was suddenly glad that he had eaten ramen instead of barbecue, otherwise it wouldn't have been so cheap.

Even so, based on the standards and payouts for Genin missions, one would have to complete quite a few D-rank missions to earn that back.

Three thousand characters.

(End of this chapter)