Naruto, what kind of Hokage would you be if you didn't roll around!

"Naruto... Naruto?"

"asshole!"

"How dare you hit me! And so hard!"

"I will never forgive you!"

Naruto was stunned: "S-Sakura-chan, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to..."

"I just didn't expect you to suddenly rush between me and Sasuke. I wasn't careful and couldn't stop myself, so..."

His mind was a little dazed, and he had no idea what had just happened to him.

But to think that he could beat up Sakura, whom he's always loved so much, like this...

Regardless of the circumstances, I made a big mistake.

Faced with Sakura Haruno, who was barely able to stand up, fuming with rage, Naruto could only laugh awkwardly and back away, shaking his hands repeatedly as he tried to explain.

"Sakura-chan, I...I really didn't mean to..."

Sakura Haruno was furious. She clenched her fists together, making a cracking sound, and her face was twisted and ferocious, like a mad beast, as she approached Naruto step by step.

"Damn Naruto!"

"I am going to kill you!"

A panicked Naruto stumbled backward and fell onto the grass, frantically begging for mercy.

"No, no, Sakura-chan!"

Sakura Haruno, furious, had already turned red in the eyes.

He was about to deliver a powerful kick to Naruto, who had fallen to the ground!

It looked like this kick was about to land hard on Naruto's stomach.

Suddenly……

Snapped.

A soft sound.

A figure suddenly appeared between Naruto and Sakura, gently slapping his hand to block Sakura's kick. Then, with a slight force, he actually knocked Sakura back!

To everyone's surprise...

The figure standing guard in front of Naruto, stopping Sakura, was actually...

Hinata Hinata.

She, who is usually introverted, shy, low-key and timid, would suddenly make a move in public!

This is completely unlike her!

What's more, she even saved Naruto and became Sakura's enemy...

Naruto's eyes widened: "Hinata?!"

Sakura stared at her in disbelief.

"Hinata?"

"What...what are you doing?!"

Hinata's small body trembled slightly, revealing the panic and hesitation in her heart.

However, the body moved involuntarily.

She got into position and stood guard in front of Naruto, showing no sign of backing down in front of Sakura.

"Naruto... Naruto-kun..."

"He didn't hit you on purpose, but you suddenly rushed out, and he didn't have time to stop..."

"And...he has already apologized, you shouldn't be so aggressive towards him anymore..."

Not only Sakura Haruno, but everyone was stunned in place.

Is the person speaking really Hinata?

When did she acquire such courage?

Could it be... for Naruto...?

Naruto was deeply shocked.

This is the first time someone has been willing to stand up for her, especially since it's that shy and introverted Hinata who has never dared to show her face!

"Hinata, Hinata, you..."

Naruto was deeply shocked.

In an instant, past events and scenes swirled in his mind like countless fragments...

The shyness I feel every time I greet myself.

The trembling that came after I accidentally grabbed your hands.

The kindness of offering to help me with my studies.

The warmth of eating ramen together.

and also……

Now, that small figure, who has broken through her own limitations, bravely stands guard in front of her...

Naruto was still a little confused, but he finally realized how good Hinata was to him.

Uchiha Sasuke snorted.

"boring."

But he didn't leave; instead, he continued to observe the scene indifferently.

Sakura Haruno was both shocked and furious. Although she couldn't understand Hinata's actions, her anger did not subside.

"Hinata, get out of my way!"

"No matter what you say, Naruto just hit me. Isn't it only natural for me to hit back?!"

Hinata shook her head timidly but firmly.

"No... not..."

Sakura Haruno's face flushed bright red: "What, what did you say?!"

Hinata clenched her little fists.

"If...if that's what you're saying, Sakura..."

"You don't even know how many times you've hit Naruto-kun for no reason before..."

"No, shouldn't Naruto-kun fight back?"

Sakura Haruno was stunned and speechless upon hearing this.

Although most of the people around still disliked Naruto, upon hearing Hinata's words and recalling Sakura Haruno's usual attitude towards Naruto, they all silently nodded in agreement...

Naruto's heart skipped a beat.

"Hinata..."

"Have you always been..."

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Hinata's words resonated with everyone, leaving them speechless.

Although, under the subtle influence of the adults, these children all silently chose to stay away from Naruto and treat him coldly, none of them would punch and kick Naruto as often as Sakura Haruno.

Even though everyone can see that Naruto likes Sakura, which is why he chose to silently endure it, it doesn't mean he should be treated this way...

Thinking about it this way, Naruto's punch just now seemed quite reasonable.

It was unintentional to begin with, and Sakura rushed forward on her own. Besides, Naruto had already apologized.

This was much better than how she usually treated Naruto.

Sakura Haruno was dumbfounded, standing there blankly and at a loss.

She could sense the gazes of the crowd, and from them she could clearly feel their approval of Hinata and Naruto, as well as their resentment towards her usual behavior.

At this moment, Sakura Haruno experienced the feeling of being isolated for the first time.

But she has at least one ally.

Best partner, closest friend, best confidante.

Yamanaka Ino.

Sakura Haruno looked in Ino's direction and asked, facing Ino who was also somewhat dazed.

"Ino, is that what you think too?"

Yamanaka Ino's expression changed, unsure how to respond.

"I……"

In Sakura Haruno's heart, something seemed to shatter.

"Ino, could it be that even you..."

"Sakura, I...I don't know..."

"But what Hinata said is also true. You do often punch and kick Naruto. Naruto's occasional unintentional injury is really... nothing..."

Sakura Haruno's face turned deathly pale instantly. She staggered back two steps, and two lines of tears slid down her cheeks.

"Ino, even you're not on my side..."

"Sakura, I... I was just telling the truth..."

"Shut up!"

Sakura Haruno roared, unable to vent her pent-up grievances, and ran away crying.

"Step aside!"

She shouted at the crowd, and the crowd silently made way for her.

Soon, she disappeared into the distance.

"Sakura..."

Ino hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but chase after him.

"Wait for me, listen, let me explain..."

……

Hinata breathed a sigh of relief as she watched Sakura leave.

She had used up all her courage and strength to stand up and protect Naruto.

She was really reluctant to actually fight Sakura.

"Naruto-kun, are you... are you alright?"

Hinata lowered her stance, turned around, and asked with concern.

Naruto's feelings were a jumbled mess.

One moment she's wondering how to face Sakura, the next she's wondering why Hinata is being so kind to her...

A barrage of emotions overwhelmed him, making it impossible for this straightforward, blunt, and honest man to fully process them.

He scratched his head and chuckled dryly.

"No, it's nothing, hahaha..."

Hinata finally relaxed, and the intense tension and unease she had felt belatedly surfaced. Her face flushed red with embarrassment, and she lowered her head, nodding gently.

"That...that's good..."

She turned and fled as if she were running away.