House
A new day begins.
Jiraiya finished writing the mission report and handed it to Kakashi.
He planned to wait two more days to meet with Merlin.
"I'll go back with them," Naruto said.
"What are you going back for?" Jiraiya was slightly taken aback. "Our training journey isn't over yet; it'll take at least a year or two."
"I know, I'm just going back for two days to see Hinata."
"..." Feeling a pang of bitterness, Jiraiya snapped, "Then get lost!"
Tsk, the roar of a single dog.
Naruto reached out, placing his hands on the shoulders of Kakashi and Neji, and said, "I'll say hello to Tsunade-sister for you."
Before Jiraiya could respond, the three of them had already vanished from before him.
"Don't be nervous."
In front of the Hokage Building, Kakashi waved his hand at the appearing Anbu and said, "It's me, Kakashi."
He was once a captain of the Anbu.
The three Anbu Ninja glanced at Neji and Naruto; seeing familiar faces, they nodded slightly and returned to their hidden posts.
Kakashi quickly reached the Hokage Office and knocked on the door.
"Come in," Shizune's voice called out.
"Kakashi, that was fast."
Tsunade looked surprised, but seeing Narutobehind Kakashi, she understood why.
"The Flying Thunder God Technique is truly impressive."
She immediately thought of Minato.
Furthermore, Naruto was still the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
Just ask yourself, would you be afraid of a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki who can use the Flying Thunder God Technique?
In the past, people worried about the Jinchurikifacing danger when leaving the village, but there was no need to worry about Naruto at all.
Tsunade wanted to see who would dare start a war now.
She would just 'release' Naruto, letting him fly directly into the center of the enemy village to wreak havoc.
"Hokage-sama."
Kakashi took out a scroll and said, "This is the mission report written by Jiraiya-sama."
Tsunade took it and opened it directly.
Soon, a cross-shaped vein appeared on her forehead.
Another pile of trouble.
Since becoming Hokage, she felt like she was shortening her lifespan.
Seeing her expression change, Naruto became even more determined in his resolve not to become Hokage.
This crappy job—whoever wants it can have it.
If all else fails, once Kakashi is done, he'll give it to Sasuke.
Sasuke looks cold on the outside, but he's actually the type who's cold on the outside and warm on the inside.
Hmph, if he won't do it, I'll beat him until he does.
Tsunade put down the mission report and looked at the three people in front of her.
If she knew Naruto was already considering the next two candidates for Hokage, she would probably find it absurd.
"You have successfully completed this S-rank mission, but there are more missions to give you."
"Hokage-sama, about that..." Kakashi started, then hesitated.
"Oh, you mean the escort mission for Hana Rin, right? It's fine. Hana Rin is going to perform in the Land of Hot Springs recently; you go with her."
Tsunade smiled slightly and said.
Kakashi was stunned; his body couldn't take much more of this.
But fortunately, the Land of Hot Springs had always been a peaceful country, so nothing should happen.
"What is the mission content?" Kakashi asked.
"Investigating the Jashin Cult," Tsunade said, propping her head on her hands. "The youth with the scythe mentioned in the mission report repeatedly brought up 'Jashin,' and a Jashin Cult once existed in the Land of Hot Springs."
"Is it already wiped out?"
"Correct."
"I understand."
Kakashi nodded and accepted the mission.
Normally, a Ninja wouldn't execute two missions simultaneously, but his situation was special.
Plus, since Hana Rin had joined Konoha herself, it didn't matter.
Tsunade looked up at Naruto and asked, "Why are you back?"
"Just back to hang out for two days."
"I see."
Tsunade roughly knew what he meant—nothing more than seeing Hinata. She asked again, "Where are you and Jiraiya now?"
"Before performing the Wudi City mission, we were also in the Land of Hot Springs."
Naruto asked tentatively, "How about giving Kakashi-sensei's mission to me?"
Anyway, he knew Hidan's situation; he might as well let Kakashi and Hana Rin enjoy themselves in peace.
Hearing this, Kakashi gave him a touched look.
Truly my student.
He knows how to empathize with his teacher's hard work.
"No, you have other tasks."
Tsunade waved her hand, shattering Kakashi's fantasy. "The other Ninja you encountered might be from Takigakure. Since you're going to the Land of Hot Springs anyway, just head a bit further."
Hey, hey, don't think I don't know the map of the Ninja World.
The Land of Hot Springs and Takigakure are worlds apart.
But Naruto didn't refuse either.
You're the boss, you're right.
Well, he was referring to age and position.
Who told him he was just a bottom-tier Genin?
"Takigakure's location is unique, surrounded by waterfalls, making it difficult for ordinary people to enter. Jiraiya is one of the Sannin after all, so he should have some face there."
Tsunade tapped the desk and said, "But this involves Takigakure's secrets after all, so just don't be too direct."
The implication was that he could use methods as long as he wasn't caught.
"Takigakure possesses the Seven-Tails, so it's best not to start a conflict."
Tsunade added, "Especially you, Naruto. Listen to Jiraiya."
Although Jiraiya was usually frivolous, he was quite competent when it came to serious business.
She was worried about Naruto causing trouble.
Young, a genius, and powerful.
Combined, those traits easily lead to trouble.
He even had a prior record of beating up the IchibiJinchuriki.
"I'll definitely be obedient."
Naruto patted his chest and said, "You have to believe me, Tsunade-sister."
Hearing this, Kakashi and Neji both turned their heads in unison to look at him.
Tsunade-sister??
Well, this was the first time they had heard Narutouse that title.
"Neji, go ask Guy about your mission."
Tsunade thought for a moment and asked, "Is there anything else? If not, go do your missions."
Kakashi and Neji shook their heads.
Naruto took a step forward and said, "Jiraiya-sensei had a message for me to pass on to you."
"What message?"
Tsunade waved her hand, signaling the others to leave.
She thought it was some particularly confidential message that Naruto had to relay personally.
"He said, 'I hope the next thing I receive isn't a mission report, but your love letter.'"
"???" Tsunade's brow furrowed. "Are you sure that's what he said?"
"Positive," Naruto said. "No matter how bold I am, I wouldn't dare tell such a lie to you, sister."
Tsunade remembered the scene when she first met Jiraiya; he had also said he wanted to receive a love letter.
Such a coincidence.
There was no way Naruto could have known about that.
"I see."
Tsunade replied nonchalantly.
Naruto glanced at her fist, which was the size of a sandbag, and left the Hokage Office.
Jiraiya-sensei, your student can only help you this much.
The rest depends on whether your body can withstand a punch with fifty years of power behind it.
Naruto gazed at the buildings of Konoha.
Hmm, should I activate the seal on Hinata next, or the one in her bedroom closet?
Truly a difficult choice.
At the Hyuga Main House.
Hinata, wearing a sleeveless housecoat, carried a small bowl into Hanabi's room.
She glanced at the cola bottle on the table and said, "You should drink less cola."
Hanabi skipped over her sister's gentle scolding and looked at the sushi in the bowl. She sniffed and said, "It smells like tuna."
"How can you tell?"
Hinata looked puzzled and took a sniff, but besides a mix of aromas, there wasn't a strong tuna scent.
"What do you think?"
Hanabi placed her hand on her belly and complained, "I've had tuna sushi for breakfast for a week straight."
Hinata smiled sheepishly and said, "Because I haven't made it perfectly delicious yet."
"I think it's pretty good. Let's change flavors."
Hanabi said immediately, taking a gulp of cola while she was at it.
"I heard drinking too much cola is bad for your teeth."
"You're scaring me again."
Hanabi rolled her eyes and said, "Under these eyes, my teeth haven't changed at all after drinking cola."
Hinata thought to herself that she wasn't so easy to fool now that she'd grown up.
She was already eight years old, had awakened her Byakugan, and was very talented.
"Since you made sushi, sister, I'm definitely going to eat it."
Complaints aside.
Hanabi was still very happy to enjoy the delicious food her sister made every day.
She picked up a piece of tuna sushi, opened her mouth wide, and bit off half.
A playful expression appeared on her face as she said, "Sister's cooking has improved again."
Hinata reached out and rubbed her head.
Just then, she heard someone talking outside.
"It sounds like Father's voice."
Hanabi said indistinctly while chewing the sushi, "Hmm, and another one is..."
Before she could finish, Hinata had already gotten up to leave.
Hanabi swallowed the sushi crossly and slapped the table fiercely, saying, "That annoying guy."
Hanabi jumped off the stool and saw the scene of Naruto hugging Hinata at the door.
There wasn't a hint of surprise on her face; she just curled her lip. "I'm angry."
Hiashi Hyuga had already left.
It made his stomach hurt to watch.
Naruto looked Hinata over and said, "It seems your hair has grown a bit longer."
Hmm, and besides that, a certain place was even softer.
He thought the Inner Armor he had made for her before probably couldn't be used anymore.
"Naruto-kun, do you not like it? I can cut it."
Hinata said hurriedly upon hearing his words.
"No, I like it."
Naruto raised his right hand and stroked her head, saying so.
Long straight black hair is the eternal god.
What man wouldn't like it?
"Mm, I'll keep my hair long from now on."
Hinata immediately revealed a happy smile.
Hanabi had a hurt expression on her face.
Sister, I have long hair too.
I've never seen you like long hair this much before.
"Has Naruto-kun eaten yet?"
Hinata looked up and asked.
"Not yet."
Naruto shook his head and said.
He indeed hadn't eaten breakfast.
Who told Jiraiya to rush them back to report so early in the morning?
"Then shall we go out for ramen?"
Naruto asked again.
Since it was breakfast, there was no need for barbecue or anything; ramen was the most suitable.
"No need."
Hinata blushed slightly at this point and said, "I've been learning to cook lately. Would Naruto-kunlike to try?"
"Of course I would. No matter what it is, I'll eat it."
Naruto looked down at the girl leaning in his arms and couldn't help but sigh—a virtuous wife and mother.
"???"
Hearing this, Hanabi suddenly understood why she had been eating tuna sushi for a week straight.
So I was just a taste tester.
How hateful!
I'm so mad!
Naruto finally noticed Hanabi at the door, her expression as fierce as a little tiger's.
He was a bit puzzled.
I haven't even said anything yet, why is she so angry?
Thinking of pearl milk tea, he took out ten cups and handed them to her, saying, "A new product from the Konoha Cola Shop."
Hanabi originally wanted to refuse.
She couldn't just take it just because he gave it to her.
As the second young miss of the Hyuga Clan, didn't she need to save face?
But hearing it was a new product she'd never seen before, she hesitated again.
A few seconds later, she snatched the pearl milk tea and said, "I'm only taking your gift for the sake of the Konoha Cola Shop!"
Hinata pinched her cheek and said, "Naruto-kunand I are going out now. Be good at home."
"Going out?" Hanabi was stunned. "Why are you going out? Didn't you make sushi?"
"Alright, be good."
Hinata didn't answer.
Because what she and Naruto-kun were going to do wasn't just eat breakfast.
There was also going out to play and such.
These things weren't very convenient to tell Hanabi.
"..."
Hanabi watched the two leave with teary eyes.
"Let's go to my house."
Naruto held Hinata's hand and said, "The Treehouse doesn't have a kitchen, and my house's kitchen hasn't been used in a long time, so there might be some issues."
"It's okay."
Hinata shook her head.
She didn't mind; on the contrary, she was very happy.
The fact that no one had used it meant she was the first.
Well, she also hoped she would be the last.
Naruto's house wasn't actually small, but the exterior was a bit dilapidated.
He opened the door.
There was a faint, strange smell.
He had been away with Jiraiya for nearly two months without returning.
It was only natural for there to be a smell.
"I'll go open the windows."
Hinata didn't mind at all and opened all the windows around them.
Compared to the dirty, messy, and poor environment of the 'crown prince' in the original work.
Naruto had kept it clean, so there was no socially embarrassing scene.
He raised his hand, transforming his Chakra into wind, and quickly dispersed the smell.
Hinata opened the refrigerator; there was nothing inside.
She was slightly taken aback.
It wasn't that she thought Naruto was bad or anything.
But rather, she felt this house should have a mistress.
Yes, herself.
Hinata patted her face.
What am I thinking?
She walked to the kitchen again. Just as Narutohad said, it hadn't been used for a long time, to the point where dust had appeared.
"I'll clean it."
Naruto said, holding a broom. "You take a rest first."
Hinata snatched the broom, shook her head, and said, "I'll handle it. You go buy groceries, including for lunch and dinner."
"Fine, then what should I buy?"
Naruto nodded and asked.
There was no need to argue.
"What do you want to eat?"
Hinata tilted her head and said confidently, "I've learned many dishes, you know."
Hanabi would have something to say about that—she was the one who tasted them all.
At the very beginning, they were all kinds of sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy, a miserable sight.
But Hinata had the Byakugan and could see changes as minute as a grain of salt. After a few days, the taste had become very good.
"Anything is fine."
Naruto said truthfully.
He didn't have a particularly deep impression of the Ninja World's cuisine.
If he had to rate it, it wasn't as good as China's.
Of course, that was an exaggeration; the taste was still passable.
Hinata directly listed over a dozen dish names.
"..."
Naruto was about to say they couldn't finish that much, but then he realized it might not even be enough.
"Naruto-kun, I'll wait for you to come back."
Hinata waved her hand and turned to happily immerse herself in her life as the mistress of the house.