Under everyone's gaze, Hinata hesitantly stepped forward, trembling, and touched the glowing orb.
She was still dazed.
Unable to fully grasp the situation.
But facing her father, the elders, and even Neji-nii's stares, her instinctive timidity took over.
The moment she touched the orb…
The rainbow light merged into her body.
A warm sensation surged.
In an instant…
Hinata felt the world shift.
She looked up, bewildered, her heart calming, thoughts quickening. Things she'd never understood became clear. She pressed her hand to her chest, her face showing wonder.
To the others…
The effect was immediate.
Hinata, always head-down, now looked up. Her hunched shoulders relaxed, her fingers no longer clutching her clothes.
The biggest change…
Her once timid expression and gaze…
Now radiated a new light.
Serene, elegant, endearing.
Her appearance hadn't changed, but the transformation was so stark, she was almost unrecognizable.
"Hinata…" Hiashi said, tense. "How… how do you feel?"
"Father," Hinata said, looking at him.
A strange feeling hit her.
Before, she'd only seen her father's sternness, his disappointed gaze. Now, she saw tension, care, a strained expression, and clenched fists—emotions she'd never noticed.
"I feel good, Father," Hinata said clearly, feeling her heart. "It's like… I suddenly understand so much. Father… I'm sorry… I've worried you."
Her voice softened at "I'm sorry."
Her cheeks flushed.
She seemed to revert to her old self, but the old Hinata could never express emotions so clearly.
"Good, good," Hiashi said, too moved to say more.
The others…
Marveled at the Martial Body's wonder.
Only Shen Mo knew.
The Primary Heart of Immovable Wisdom King merely granted superior mental clarity.
Character and qualities depended on the self.
Hinata's drastic change…
Came from her latent potential. In the original story, Naruto's encouragement made her resolve to be strong. Now, the Heart amplified her kindness and desire not to disappoint her father, spurring a transformation in her demeanor.
"A Martial Body grants mental qualities but doesn't dictate growth," Shen Mo said to Hinata. "It lets you see your heart clearly and decide who you'll become."
Hinata's face showed realization.
After a pause…
As if snapping to, she hurriedly bowed to Shen Mo, flustered but graceful.
"Thank you, sir, for your guidance."
Though still a bit panicked, the old Hinata could never act like this.
Even Hanabi's eyes widened…
As if seeing her sister anew.
After bowing, Hinata seemed to break through, growing calmer. She turned to Neji, bowing solemnly.
"Thank you, Neji-nii."
"I…" Neji started, pausing, stunned, then quickly said, "I'll keep watching you!"
His tone was firm…
But softer than before.
Shen Mo's gaze turned amused.
Was Neji…
Still doomed to be a tsundere sister-protector?
"Alright," Tsunade cut in. "Neji, you haven't finished opening cans. Get to it."
He'd only opened over three hundred.
Tsunade didn't know if Neji's luck would hold, torn between hope for him and pity for herself.
Neji nodded.
He resumed opening cans.
Despite the super Grand Prize, it didn't help him. He could only hope for better luck.
Sadly…
Maybe the super Grand Prize drained it.
After all five hundred cans, no more Grand Prizes appeared, not even destiny-altering items.
"I got a job change in Level 2 cans," Tsunade muttered softly.
Shen Mo had said…
If the last ten Level 2 cans yielded no destiny items, they'd likely appear in the first ten Level 3 cans. Clearly, the same guarantee meant better results in Level 3.
"Jobs vary in strength, but it's not about the can level," Shen Mo said, glancing at Tsunade. "Your power comes from beyond this world. No one knows how it'll shine here."
Even the system couldn't predict it.
There was no Holy Light: Palm Healing Jutsu in it.
Tsunade seemed thoughtful.
Then, Neji began opening Level 3 cans.
He was nervous.
No matter how clever, he was only thirteen.
Destiny items, as the name implied, could shape his fate.
If he didn't get one or failed to change jobs…
The outcome would be vastly different.
Steadying his breath…
He opened the first can.
A white orb.
Neji absorbed it. His bones cracked softly.
"Toughness Orb," Shen Mo said. "It enhances body resilience. You won't find this in Level 2 cans."
"Impressive," Neji said.
He stretched his arm backward, easily touching the back of his head.
His shoulders seemed impossibly flexible.
Hyuga disciples trained flexibility young, but growth stalled with age.
This orb was precious.