In Konoha, Naruto lies down

What would Hinata and Ino think of him? Would they be disappointed? Probably, but he could still win them back if he thought of a way. At most, he'd get scolded, but it would all be worth it.

Naruto took on everything by himself. Whether Hinata and Ino were sad or angry, it was all directed at him. At least he didn't waste time on himself or get caught in a dilemma.

In other words, he stood out as a target for the concentrated fire, but he would only have to endure it for a while. After the storm died down, they would gradually accept it.

At worst, we can just keep in touch separately, not appear together, and keep it a secret from those who are far away.

It was better than him confessing his sins and then pretending to be a good person and getting himself involved. Then he would get himself out of the situation, but the two women would be left to complain and cry every day.

Inaction is the true hypocrisy.

Naruto has grown to this level, and his usual behavior is very unique, so even if he does something weird, it won't seem strange to others.

Not long after, Naruto went to the Hokage Building and went straight to Shikamaru's office.

When Shikamaru saw Naruto coming in, he sighed before saying anything, then looked up at Naruto and said.

"You have to be mentally prepared. The Yamanaka clan has a lot of opinions about you. I haven't seen them, Ino. But... I don't think there will be any good news."

"Master Haiyi seems to have only vaguely guessed what happened between you and Hinata, and has a very bad impression of you. But Ino didn't admit it, so..."

"The situation is serious." Naruto sat directly next to Shikamaru's desk and took out a small snack for himself.

Seeing this, Shikamaru couldn't help but smile, closing his eyes and leaning back in his chair. He stretched out his body comfortably, and his bones crackled.

"It seems you have come up with a solution?"

"Not really, the chances are not very high." Naruto said, "Things have to be resolved, and dragging it out is not a good idea."

If Naruto didn't say anything, Shikamaru wouldn't ask any more questions, but just smiled. If it was Chouji, he would probably be scratching his head anxiously, circling around Naruto and asking questions.

"Okay, as long as you know the answer yourself, I can only help you up to this point," he said.

"That's enough, you've been a great help." Naruto grinned, and before leaving, he took a bag of tea from Shikamaru, which made him so angry that he almost couldn't help swearing.

After Naruto left, Shikamaru looked at the closed door, rubbed his head, and a smile appeared on his face again. He leaned back in his chair with a thud, and glanced at the documents on the table with his dead eyes, revealing a helpless look.

He slowly turned his head and looked at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window, feeling a little melancholy.

What was my original dream? To be a ninja, make some money, and marry a woman who is neither pretty nor ugly.

I'd have one or two more children, a boy and a girl, and when they grew up and got married, I'd retire. I'd spend my days playing shogi and lying in the yard watching the clouds.

Living an ordinary life and dying before my wife without any worries, this is the life I want.

Now I think my dream has been realized by one tenth. My wife is about as beautiful as the beauties in the eyes of the public. She is a good match for us and is gentle and virtuous.

It seems like I started a family ahead of everyone else, but now I am busy with work all day and am getting further and further away from a leisurely life... The village needs the will of fire and someone to follow suit.

But this village... except for Naruto, everyone seems to be a good person. Things between big nations can't be solved with kindness and sincerity alone.

You have to plan ahead and be ruthless when necessary. Having come to this point, Shikamaru increasingly understands why the Sandaime indulged the Root.

The village needs an endless stream of descendants who will carry on the legacy, and it needs someone who will forge ahead, forever bright and noble. You sit on a high platform, untouched by the wind and snow.

Someone was needed to stay in the dark, to do the bloody work, to commit the necessary evil. And as time went by, he had a feeling that he was the most suitable person.

Thinking of this, Shikamaru couldn't help but look conflicted. The people around him were too naive and kind, and they wouldn't assume the existence of an enemy in advance.

There were too many smart people in the world, and he didn't think he was the smartest person in the ninja world. However, a person's intelligence would not be of much use, but would instead tend to be a lie and protect himself.

Only when truly smart people stand up without fear of death and take on responsibilities that they are unwilling to take on, can all smart people be gathered together and used for the purpose.

Thinking of this, Shikamaru closed his eyes.

Kakashi had spoken to him last night, asking for his opinion on Konoha. Shikamaru was smart enough to know that Kakashi was planning to entrust him with an important task.

After all, he was the first among them to become a Chunin, the first to become a Jonin, and the first to start a family. In Kakashi's eyes, he was a true talent.

He didn't agree and just said he would think about it.

Even in this peaceful world, some people starve to death on the roadside, while during the Ninja War, some families reunite and become rich and powerful. The smarter a person is, the more difficult it is to overcome the hurdle of conscience in their heart.

Once Shikamaru accepts the responsibility, what kind of responsibility should he fulfill? The deceased generation either died in the war or shed blood for the village.

The village is still the same village, with dense leaves. Where there is fire, there is a village, and the dead leaves burn into nutrients, nourishing generation after generation of new seedlings.

There are always young people graduating from ninja school, donning tactical vests, grabbing kunai and charging out without knowing the limit. Click, click, click.

Shikamaru thought about it bit by bit, not wanting to miss any possibility.

Meanwhile, Naruto had no idea Shikamaru was struggling with his thoughts after he left. He didn't have to work anyway, and he didn't believe in the Will of Fire, so he wouldn't work for the village.

As for Naruto, he felt that the reason he was not in Konoha was because of his friends, Tsunade, Kakashi, and Jiraiya.

As for selling one's life, that is impossible, but creating a few people for the village is acceptable.

Soon, he had quietly slipped into the Hyuga base.

Since Shikamaru had already helped him inquire with Ino, he naturally had to go to Hinata in person without worrying about being discovered.

Anyway, just be careful. If there is really no other way, you can use the Hyuga clan leader Neji, the trump card that always works, to silence the witness.

As for why he chose Hyuga, firstly, Hyuga had recently changed power, and without the main and branch families, it would be easier to infiltrate. Secondly, he had never been to the mountain base, so it would be difficult to infiltrate without being familiar with it.

Thirdly, Hyuga Hiashi didn't like him from the beginning. Unlike Ino's parents, Naruto could feel that they would be able to accept him.

It's just that once this trick of mine was exposed, it was hard for the other party not to turn from love to hate. The more they liked me at first, the more they hated me now.

So he chose to let Shikamaru go and test the waters. Shikamaru naturally had an impeccable excuse, and Yamanaka Inoichi would not vent his anger on Shikamaru.

The Yamanaka clan had figured out the situation for now, and now only the Hyuga clan was left. Naruto didn't even bother to ask, but he could make a rough guess.

Hyuga Hiashi would not yell, but would tell Hinata in the most dignified tone not to bring shame to the family. Hinata, who is so gentle, would definitely be in a dilemma.

Naruto already had a plan in mind for this.

He first found Neji, who was stunned for a moment before realizing that the person who had silently climbed in through the window was actually Naruto.

"How did you come?"

"I just came over to take a look. Don't worry, no one saw me on the road." Naruto landed, clapped his hands, and said straight to the point, "Ningji, can you find a way to find Hinata?"

"This..." Neji seemed a little embarrassed, "Have you contacted Hinata beforehand?"

"I have contacted you."

"That's good." Neji breathed a sigh of relief.

"I can't get through. I can't get in touch with him." Naruto found a chair and sat down casually.

Neji: “…”

"This... isn't a good idea. If I can't get in touch with Hinata, even if I look for her, she'll probably figure it out it's you. What if... what if she doesn't come?"

Neji seemed very embarrassed, with Naruto on one side and his cousin on the other.

"Although I am the clan leader now, I still need to consult Master Rizu about many things. Ahem...if we are discovered, both of us will have to..."

Naruto, knowing Neji's concerns, waved his hand.

"Don't worry, just look for it. I know what's going on, and nothing will happen."

Neji: “…”

Chapter 451 Such a small combo, Konoha's most affectionate

Ningji now understood that this man was a bastard. He would rather die than let his friend die.

Neither Naruto nor Hinata had any ties to him, and Naruto and Hinata were both willing to fight and fight. It's said that even a judge can hardly judge family affairs, and even as Neji's cousin, he wouldn't interfere in the affairs of a young couple.

Besides, Naruto has nothing to gain but Hinata, so there is no reason for him not to help. It is for himself as well as Hinata.

"Okay, wait here, I'll think of a solution." Neji thought.

Hearing this, Naruto was not in a hurry and simply moved a stool to sit down. From time to time, he leisurely looked around Neji's clan leader's office, crossed his legs and closed his eyes to rest.

After a while, Neji seemed to have an idea and walked straight out the door.

There was no other way, after encountering this damaged item, he had to consider going out in person. He found that after the Shura Field incident, that guy was the most idle.

This is fucking...where can I go to seek justice?

Naruto watched Neji leave without reacting, a slight smile forming on his lips. All gifts from fate had a price tag already hidden, and this time, Neji was forced to join the pirate ship.

At the Hyuga Hiashi residence.

Ningji successfully met his uncle, but he didn't rush to tell him his purpose. Instead, he chatted in circles and asked him some questions about family affairs.

On the other side, Hinata was also a little stunned when she heard that Neji was coming.

Hinata Hanabi happened to be chatting with her sister, curiously looking at the scarf with the beginning of the knitting. The previous one had been taken away by Uchiha Obito and thrown to Naruto.

She was smiling and asking Hinata what kind of scarf she was knitting since winter hadn't come yet, when she suddenly heard someone say that Neji had come. Hanabi immediately looked at Hinata thoughtfully and said something.

"Hey, here he comes."

Hinata naturally knew what Hanabi meant by "he" and that he wasn't referring to Neji. She also knew that Neji's purpose in coming was probably to pass on a message for him or...

Hinata was still hesitant, even thinking about her father's stern warning. She lowered her head and glanced at the scarf she had only just begun to knit, her expression complicated.

"Sister?" Hua Huo waved her hand in front of her. "What's wrong with you?"

"It's okay." She shook her head.

"Then...will you go later?" Hua Huo asked tentatively. The gears of fate had started turning many years ago and began to show bias.

Elsewhere, Naruto lay asleep on two joined chairs, having already let go of all the stress in his heart. This guy was best at getting as many people as possible on his pirate ship. Perhaps his seemingly unintentional actions many years ago were already foreshadowing for the future.

The Shura Field had been under construction for so many years, but it had always been lukewarm. Although it sometimes exceeded his expectations, it was generally developing in a positive direction.

One summer six years ago, when he made the decision to do both, he had already done a lot of things step by step, both overtly and covertly.

It was also in his plan to free the Hyuga clan from being caged. He directly tied his brother-in-law Neji to his warship, forming an unbreakable community of interests.

Moreover, the gifts he purchased in the sealed space every year were not bought in vain. During festivals and any other activities that had a little bit of momentum, he would definitely give gifts if he could.

Except for a few troublemakers like Inuzuka Kiba and Chouji, on whom he didn't waste too much energy, almost everyone around Hinata had received food from Naruto's financial sponsor.

There is no need to even say hello, the tool person will automatically appear online.

"Sister, Brother Neji asked you to go to the clan leader's house. There is something there that cannot be handled." Hinata Hanabi innocently lay at the door and leaned in to shout.

"Um...Father has also agreed to let you go."

"Now?" Hinata swallowed and asked with forced calmness.

"Yes, Brother Neji is waiting outside." Hanabi blinked her eyes, looking completely innocent, and urged, "Sister, are you going?"

Hinata lied with her eyes open, and she knew that Neji asked her to go over, probably because Naruto was waiting for her there.

"Yeah." She nodded gently, and the struggle in her heart disappeared.

"Okay, I'll go tell Neji-nii." Hanabi's eyes curved into crescents and she ran away with a smile. She could still vaguely hear Hinata Hiashi's scolding.

Outside the courtyard gate, Ningji stood quietly, speechless.

"Ningji-nii!!" Hanabi ran over, panting and waving at him, "Sister has already agreed. She will probably be here soon."

"Okay." Neji nodded, then looked at Hanabi again, frowning slightly.

He thought to himself that Naruto had quite a few informants. He even managed to turn Hanabi against him? This guy's character was truly... hard to describe.

Hanabi knew Neji was also a tool, and her eyes immediately curved. She was happy to see Naruto and Hinata together, but as for Ino's situation...

She had also met Ino and couldn't dislike her at all. After all, someone else was to blame, and Ino was innocent.

Hanabi was on Hinata's side and she wouldn't push her own sister into this fire pit. She just thought about all the possibilities one by one and finally compromised.

Not long after waking up, Hinata came in alone. This time, Neji didn't show up at all. Perhaps he felt the frustration of being a tool and just disappeared.

Naruto was leaning back in his chair, bored and reading a document, his eyelids drooping, as if he was about to fall asleep. The windows in the hall were all open, and the light was bright and transparent.

Hinata stood at the door, wearing a light cotton skirt and a pair of white stockings. There was a slight trace of flesh on her calves, and in the sunlight, her calves seemed transparent.

"Ahem." She coughed lightly.

"Hinata, why are you here?" He stood up in feigned surprise, his acting perfectly natural. "Don't stand there. Come in and sit down. I'll make you some tea."

Seeing this, Hinata couldn't help but laugh, and suddenly she was no longer angry.

"No, I can do it myself." She said softly, as if everything she said was so gentle, and there was infinite tenderness hidden in the soft corners of her eyes.

Naruto naturally wouldn't let Hinata do it. Uchiha Obito's actions were indeed outrageous. Although it was beyond his expectations, this sudden Shura field was still his fault.

Rather than a confrontation between the two patriarchs, he could sense something was amiss from the preceding and subsequent events. He would rather see Ino and Hinata erupt in a Shura field than this situation.