Chapter 96
The members of the Hyūga clan standing behind Hinata had faces as dark as iron. Seeing Naruto dare to invite Hinata to dinner, he even wanted to take action against this monster.
If not for lacking the authority, he would have taught Naruto a lesson long ago.
Unfortunately, he was only from the branch family and had no right to interfere in main family affairs. If Hinata made a decision, he had to obey.
Hinata felt a surge of excitement and nervousness when Naruto invited her. Her face instantly flushed, looking incredibly cute.
But Hiashi Hyūga had told Hinata to go straight home after the competition ended.
So Hinata said regretfully: "I'm sorry… Naruto-kun…"
Naruto wasn't too disappointed. He knew these so-called great clans all had their own set of rules.
In Naruto's personal opinion, these rules did more harm than good.
Leaving that aside for now, Naruto said to Hinata: "Alright then, another day."
Hinata also felt a little lost. Afraid Naruto would think she was cold and distant, she quickly promised: "I… I'll personally prepare a bento for Naruto-kun."
Naruto was overjoyed. He immediately turned to Sakura—who was hovering around Sakyo—and said: "Sakura, I don't need your bento tomorrow."
Sakura's face turned iron-green. She bared her teeth and claws, roaring at Naruto: "Nani?? You color-over-friendship bastard!"
Honestly, Sakura felt a bit upset about this.
Why did Hinata offering a bento make Naruto immediately ditch hers?
Did Naruto really have that much confidence that Hinata's cooking would taste better than hers?
Even if Hinata's was better, it definitely wouldn't suit Naruto's taste as well as hers did.
Because over the long time they'd known each other, Sakura had already figured out Naruto's exact preferences…
Naruto gave a cheeky laugh and casually soothed this bristling creature: "Don't be mad, Sakura. I'll help you ask Sasuke out another day."
Sakura instantly turned ladylike again, putting on a shy "I'm reluctant but willing" expression…
Naruto didn't pay her much attention. His relationship with Sakura was already rock-solid—little things like this wouldn't cause any cracks.
After Hinata left, Naruto finally had time to think about how to shamelessly stay at the Uchiha compound.
But…
He saw Sakyo looking at him with absolute ruthlessness. If looks could kill, Naruto would probably be dead hundreds of times over.
Of course Naruto knew why.
Jealousy, obviously~
What else could it be?
Naruto quietly reminded Sakyo: "Don't expose yourself, my Little Sakyo."
Sakyo felt a little annoyed, but with so many classmates around—plus Sakura being right there—she held back for now.
Along the way, Sakyo had no idea how she managed to endure it.
When the two reached the Uchiha compound gate and Sakyo saw Naruto acting like he was going in with her, she immediately became even angrier.
Good grief—fine then, she'd show him what real cruelty was!
The Uchiha compound was empty right now—perfect. She'd use genjutsu on Naruto, make him do some shameful things right in front of her, then mock him mercilessly once he woke up.
Mm! That's the plan!
Both harboring their own little schemes, they exchanged a smile and walked toward the Uchiha compound gate.
Wait… why "both" harboring schemes?
Creak~
As the smiling Naruto and Sakyo pushed open the door, Naruto walked in without hesitation.
The moment the door closed behind them, Sakyo's voice came out.
"Mm?"
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