Naruto: I made you Naruto, and you've become blond?

Chapter 22 Ino: Little Naruto, I've got you covered! (Please read on, please vote!)

Like a yakuza boss, the little golden retriever Ino rolled up her sleeves, revealing half of her fair, tender arm, and charged forward with unstoppable force.

The little girl who was surrounding Sakura Haruno saw Sakura's companions coming to her rescue.

His face originally held a mocking disdain.

"It's unbelievable that a little brat from an ordinary family would have friends like this to help her!"

"Hmph, just an ignorant brat from a commoner family! Let's beat him up!"

Then, upon discovering the easily recognizable appearance of the newcomer, Koino, dressed in exquisite light gold clothing, her face turned to astonishment and fear.

After all, there aren't many powerful clans in Konoha, especially the three children of the Ino-Shika-Cho clan leaders, who have always been inseparable.

"Oh no, it's the young lady of the Yamanaka family!"

"Something's wrong! Retreat and sell out!"

"Ouch! How come Ino-sama is as strong as the upperclassmen?! Don't hit me!"

Under the brutal, righteous fist of the little golden retriever.

In an instant, the children from those ordinary ninja families scattered like birds and beasts, covering their heads and running away without looking back.

"Waaaaah~ Ino, you're so sweet!"

Immediately, accompanied by a girl's pleasant fragrance, a light pink figure threw herself into Ino's arms.

"Ino, you're my best friend! We'll be friends forever~"

Sakura Haruno nestled in Ino's soft embrace, her tear-streaked face filled with emotion.

Ino gently stroked Sakura Haruno's soft pink fur, comforting her.

"Of course! Sakura-chan!"

Then, Ino's porcelain-like, fair face froze instantly as she looked at a small figure not far away.

"How could this be! Naruto-kun is here too. Did he see me beating someone up so roughly just now?!"

Will the image of a gentle and refined lady in Naruto's heart be shattered?

"Oh no, I don't want that kind of thing!"

However, if she had to choose again, she would probably still risk being disliked by Naruto to help Sakura, since Sakura is her best friend!

"Ino, Sakura Haruno."

Naruto smiled and nodded at the two adorable little girls, truly worthy of being called the Ninja Academy's sister beauties.

Unfortunately, in the original story, Sakura Haruno unilaterally broke off her friendship with Ino because of Sasuke.

In his view, aside from the small factor that Ino was attracted to good looks, a large part of Ino's pursuit of Sasuke was actually to gain the attention of her best friend, Sakura Haruno...

As a ruthless reward machine, he naturally came here to become stronger!

Looking at the options in front of me.

[Option 1: Express your affection for Yamanaka Ino, Reward: Ninja Tool Throwing Skill]

[Option 2: Express your disgust for Ino's violent beating of others, and show that you prefer Hinata Hyuga's well-behaved and dignified young lady persona. Reward: Rasengan]

Ino, the little golden retriever, has short, delicate light gold hair that glistens in the bright sunlight.

The hand that was originally stroking Sakura became nervous and somewhat at a loss.

Her other small hand, sweating, gripped the embroidered dress tightly.

He was like a criminal on trial, with the little boy in front of him as the judge, whose words could determine his mood and future.

"Ino, I hate it..."

In a daze, Ino only heard the word "hate." Oh no! Naruto really hates her!

His little head was completely blank, like a tangled mess of yarn.

Even though we've only known each other for a short time, my enthusiasm and initiative towards him are simply because the boy in front of me is somewhat handsome.

But why did a sudden, aching pain well up in my chest?

Hmph! At worst, I'll just find another, even more handsome guy!

Ino's small, prominent nostrils were originally intended to give a haughty snort, expressing her indifference towards the other person.

Only a muffled sound came from the little nose, as if it were blocked by snot.

Yamanaka Ino's bright eyes slowly became misty, and glistening tears welled up in her eyes.

Suddenly, I lost the ability to think.

"...a gentle girl, because a gentle girl is gentle to everyone around her."

I really like girls like Ino who are especially kind to me~

[Reward Obtained: Ninja Tool Throwing Skill (Beginner: 1/10)]

Watching Naruto's satisfied figure leave,

Sakura Haruno looked on with envy and excitement, and tugged hard at Ino's fair little arm.

She leaned her little face over Ino's and jumped up excitedly.

"Ino! Naruto-kun was just confessing his feelings, wasn't he?!"

He said he likes you! He likes how Ino is so gentle with him all of a sudden!

If Sasuke said something like that to me, I'd rather die tonight!

I'm so envious!

Sakura Haruno looked at the little golden retriever beside her with envy, her eyes sparkling as if stars were shining in them.

Only then did she notice her best friend's strange behavior, and belatedly realized...

"Hey~ Ino, why are you crying?" she said, reaching out her little hand to wipe away Ino's glistening tears.

Yamanaka Ino felt as if she were in a dream; only now did her brain connect with and process what Naruto had just said.

Then a warm current flowed through her limbs, and she regained her strength, her fair and tender face turning rosy.

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Her long, elegant neck, like that of a swan, was also flushed with a large blush.

Naruto-kun... you don't mean you hate me, you actually like me?!

"Ino! You weren't so moved you cried, were you? That's so pathetic!"

"Hmph! That's not true!"

Not wanting to lose face in front of her best friend, Yamanaka Ino raised her small, oval face, which shimmered with a bright, porcelain-like glow under the sunlight, and snorted.

Her small face, flushed like a peach blossom, was exceptionally radiant.

Ino smoothed the stray golden hairs that clung to her skin, looking delighted and pleased.

"Hmph! This young lady only needed to use her charm to completely control little Naruto-kun!"

"Tch~~"

Sakura Haruno rolled her eyes and laughed as she looked at her best friend's beaming face.

...

An inconspicuous, quiet corner of the rooftop.

Hinata watched with envy from afar as Ino and Sakura played and laughed on the lawn.

I wonder what Naruto and Ino were talking about just now.

If it were me, I probably wouldn't even have the strength to speak in front of Naruto...

Naruto wouldn't like this cowardly version of himself, would he...?

Just then, a loud, carefree laugh rang out from behind.

"Hinata, you're here! I've been looking for you for ages!"

Huh?! Naruto... Naruto-kun!

Hinata turned her head sharply and looked at the familiar blond boy with a gentle smile.

Suddenly, a surge of joy welled up within me, and my heart skipped a beat.

Hinata hurriedly looked away, her face flushed red as if it were about to bleed, and stared intently at her tiny toes.

Naruto looked at Hinata, whose petite body was completely covered by her conservative long-sleeved training uniform.

A few glimpses of the girl's porcelain-white skin, as white as milk, could be seen on her neck.

When Hinata grows up, she can't even see her toes when she looks down.

"You didn't eat enough for lunch, did you?"

"I have some rice balls here that I saved especially for you, Hinata."

Hearing Naruto's concerned words, Hinata felt flustered and her head was spinning.

Naruto... how... how did you know I wasn't full? How embarrassing!

Her face flushed even more, and suddenly a small outstretched hand reached into her lowered head and out of her sight.

It was a few small snacks carefully wrapped in cloth, but they looked a little wilted and collapsed from being stored close to the body.

Then the boy's embarrassed voice rang out, and he hurriedly tried to pull his outstretched hand back.

(End of this chapter)