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

When Hinata struck with her palm, he also struck out with his own palm, hitting Hinata's shoulder.

boom!

boom!

Both of them were forced to retreat, but because Hinata was hit on the shoulder, she regained her balance after a few steps.

Neji took a few steps back and sat down on the ground. This time, his eyes showed less surprise and more resentment.

Because of her status, Hinata can act without restraint, but he has to be careful at all times, not only to guard against Hinata's attacks.

You also have to be careful not to actually hurt the other person; you can only attack areas that are harmless, like the arms and shoulders.

Even in the past, he was able to suppress Hinata, but now Hinata seems like a different person, and his current fighting style is gradually putting him at a disadvantage.

The battle between Byakugan and Gentle Fist is like this: as long as you can use Gentle Fist to inject chakra into the opponent's vital points, the battle is basically over.

With his only target area being the arms and shoulders, he was naturally at a disadvantage.

"You flatter me, Neji-nii."

After regaining her balance, Hinata straightened up, bowed slightly to Neji who had fallen in the corner, and then looked up at Hiashi Hyuga, who was watching the battle from the side.

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!

Hiashi Hyuga clapped his hands, his eyes filled with pride and satisfaction.

Hinata is now a qualified successor to the main branch of the family.

click!

Hiashi Hyuga's smile froze for a moment as he suddenly thought, "What will happen to Hanabi if Hinata becomes a qualified heir to the main family?"

However, he quickly controlled his expression. Hanabi is only six months old, there's still time, he can think about it later.

"Neji, you've been a bit lax lately."

Hiashi Hyuga glanced at Neji, who seemed somewhat unwilling, and waved his hand. "Step down. Remember to train hard."

"Yes, Lord Hiashi."

Gritting his teeth, Neji left the training room, but instead of returning home, he walked confidently toward the main family's training ground.

Hinata looked at her father with some confusion. She noticed that her daily practice time had been quite short these past few days.

Every time they practiced, Hiashi Hyuga would end the practice halfway through so that Neji could leave early.

Hinata didn't quite understand, but she wouldn't ask too many questions. Her father must have his reasons for doing this.

But in truth, Hiashi Hyuga didn't know why he did it; perhaps he just wanted to make up for some of his shortcomings.

Hiashi Hyuga looked at Hinata, recalling the information he had just received about Aoba Shirakumo.

It was news that the other party had gone to the Thousand Hands ancestral home that morning, and also about the agreement made with the two little girls.

Hiashi Hyuga felt that this might be a good opportunity to get close to Tsunade.

Although the Hyuga clan has always adhered to the principle of helping whoever wins, they never express their stance unless absolutely necessary.

However, Tsunade is a legitimate member of Konoha, and contacting her is politically correct, so there's no problem.

"Hinata, if your training results today satisfy me, I can let you leave early tomorrow."

Hiashi Hyuga also wanted to see how Hinata would react if she found out that Aoba Shirakumo had other girlfriends.

Should they draw a clear line, or drive away all the girls next to Baiyun Qingye?

"Really, Father!"

Hinata stared intently at Hiashi Hyuga with her large, watery white eyes, her surprise and joy seemingly about to overflow.

Seeing his daughter like this, Hiashi Hyuga sighed inwardly.

Forcing a smile, she said, "Of course it's true. When has your father ever lied to you?"

"Thank you, Father!"

Hinata wanted to rush straight into Hiashi Hyuga's arms, but then she remembered that Hiashi Hyuga valued etiquette the most, so she stopped in time when she reached him.

He clasped his hands together at his lower abdomen and bowed slightly to Hyuga Hiashi.

This sudden change made Hiashi Hyuga's expression even more rigid.

He had already bent down and opened his arms, ready to hug his daughter, when Hinata suddenly stopped.

He had no choice but to pretend that he was going to fix Hinata's hair, and casually tidied Hinata's hair.

"Cough cough!"

After clearing his throat, he said, "In that case, let's begin practicing."

"Yes!"

Hinata's voice even became much more lively.

Hiashi Hyuga had no choice but to suppress his heartache while teaching Hinata Gentle Fist techniques, which belonged to the main branch of the family.

that's it.

The Gentle Fist technique of the Hyuga main family, which Neji had to risk "greatly" to learn, was now being taught to Hinata by Hyuga Hiashi without reservation.

Not only Hinata, but the entire Hyuga main family can learn it easily.

It's like something that's unattainable in front of you, something you'd normally find hard to even touch, but in front of others it's like a velvet ball that gets kicked around.

Neji may become the biggest victim of the Hyuga clan.

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If you were to ask who in Konoha has the best interpersonal relationships and the largest network of connections, you would know...

Aside from Hiruzen Sarutobi, who is the Hokage, it might be the owner of Tenten's Ninja Tool Shop.

As the largest ninja tool shop in the Land of Fire, it almost monopolizes the entire Konoha ninja tool sales market, and every ninja has dealt with it.

Therefore, the information network of the Tenten Ninja Tool Shop is also quite extensive.

As more and more ninjas came and went, it became like an intelligence station run by the old lady at the village entrance.

Something happened in the village this morning, and this afternoon, in this ninja tool shop, they can even strip you down to your underwear.

As for whose underwear it was, nobody knows, and nobody cares.

Just like that cringe-worthy little story that I told every day at the ninja tool shop not long ago, does nobody really care?

Just yesterday, while Tenten was carrying shuriken, she overheard a conversation between two ninjas.

The conversation was about a silver-haired boy who, in the morning, cheated on two girls, which led to a fight between the two girls in the street.

Without needing to think too much, Tenten had already automatically imagined herself as Shirakumo Aoba, Ino, and Sakura.

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And so, this scene unfolded this morning.

Bai Yunqingye looked at the timid white-eyed girl in front of her, while behind her were three sharp gazes.

"Aoba-kun...did I come at the wrong time?"

Chapter 47 You Came Just in Time

When Shirakumo Aoba saw Hinata, he felt like his head was about to split open.

It's already strange that he keeps showing up here every day, but why is Hinata here too?

Baiyun Qingye sensed that someone wanted to harm him.

But now is clearly not the time to think about these things, as Tenten has already reached into her ninja tool bag.

At this point, he needs to take the initiative and win the argument.

"No, you've come at just the right time."

Shirokumo Aoba smiled and waved to Hinata.

But somehow, it seemed like several more murderous gazes were now fixed on him.

But he didn't seem to care, and then seemed to be encouraging Hinata.

"Hinata, it's okay, come and play with me."

Hinata was stunned upon hearing this, looking at the three hostile figures beside the other party, unsure whether she should go over.

She heard her father say that morning that she could meet Aoba-kun if she came here, so she came.

Then you see Shirokumo Aoba touching the girl's hair.

I don't know why, but I suddenly felt uncomfortable.

She originally thought that Baiyun Qingye was like her, their only friend, someone she could entrust her life to.

But now, when she saw that the other person had three little girls just as cute as her, she felt extremely sad.

She didn't know why she felt that way.

Aoba-kun is very happy now. When a friend is happy, she should also be happy for them.

But why—

Ouch, that hurts!

The sheltered young lady had no idea what love was.

Even Tenten, Ino, and Sakura didn't quite understand and remained confused.

They are only five or six years old now, and their home environment is enough to allow them to be carefree at this age. Their minds don't have as many complicated thoughts as adults.

Just like back then, when Tenten found out that Shirakumo Aoba suddenly had two new friends, Ino and Sakura.

The only thing that made her unhappy and sad at the time was that Aoba no longer had her as a playmate, and she could no longer have him all to herself.

The time the two spent practicing throwing techniques together became shorter.

The three girls' rivalry was nothing more than wanting to have more time to play with Baiyun Qingye.

Maybe that's what childhood sweethearts are all about.