Chapter 57
First, I'd like to thank all the readers for their monthly votes, blades, tips, recommendation tickets, comments, and subscription support.
Then, I'd like to thank my beautiful editor for her continued support.
After many years of writing, the author has reached an age where he wonders if he's still capable, like Lian Po.
I have to admit that one's mental and physical energy gradually decline with age.
Moreover, years of overworking myself have led to a host of illnesses... I usually wake up between 6 and 7 AM and need to be asleep before 9 PM.
I truly dare not stay up late anymore.
The book is going on sale tomorrow. I've been holding it in for days and managed to produce 10 chapters. There will be 10 updates on the day it goes on sale.
As for what comes next...
What I can guarantee is that every day after I wake up, I will keep writing.
Aside from eating, drinking, and using the restroom, I will continue updating until 4 or 5 PM.
After that, I need to think about the plot for the next day, so I definitely can't keep writing until bedtime.
Overall, updating about "14,000 to 15,000 words" a day won't be a problem.
If I'm in good form, it'll be 20,000 words. (20,000 words doesn't necessarily mean 10 updates, because sometimes a chapter might be 3,000 or 4,000 words).
...This book, as always, has an outline.
From beginning to end, all the way to the conclusion.
This is being responsible to myself and to the readers.
What I need to think about every day is filling in the detailed outline and the content of each chapter.
Of course, having an outline doesn't mean the book will perform well.
But even if it doesn't... I still have to write, because I need to eat!
...The above is the truth.
No pity-seeking, no deception.
Life must go on, so writing must continue.
In this day and age,
Even if one is single, chooses not to marry, and has no children, one still has to support one's parents.
I've already considered the idea of fulfilling my duty by seeing my parents off.
Just getting through life is enough... Finally,
I wish everyone, including myself, can find joy in this book.
This joy includes emotions of happiness, anger, sorrow, and delight, as well as... emotions arising from the "female Ninja."
A reader mentioned Kushina, expressing regret.
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Volume 2
Chapter 1: Negative Effects of Yin Release Training, Hyuga Maid Comes to Dispel Them
A minute later, Naruto left the Orphanage.
After a full day of "labor reform" yesterday, he was successfully "released from prison."
Thus, Naruto's departure was not met with any obstruction, especially with Uchiha Shisui having also run away.
Yūgao and Gekkō Hayate both headed to the Hokage Building, exchanging their respective intelligence along the way. Realizing the seriousness of the problem, Yūgao quickly understood the importance of "monitoring the Uchiha."
Previously, the first time she entered the AnbuBuilding and saw the array of equipment used to monitor the Uchiha, she instinctively felt resistant.
Only now did she realize how prejudiced she had been.
If the Nine-Tailed Demon Foxs Attack truly could have been caused by the Uchiha Clan, then... the Village's precautions were absolutely necessary.
...Soon, Naruto returned home.
At the doorstep, he was delighted to see Hinata, who had come to visit, and... a branch family maid.
When Hyuga Natsu saw Naruto return home, the matters on her mind and heart were reflected on her face, almost impossible to conceal.
Deep down, she didn't want to come here.
But she couldn't refuse the Madam's instructions.
Before leaving, the Madam had specifically instructed her to help Naruto-kun clean and take care of his daily needs, including laundry.
...However, the Madam didn't know that Uzumaki Naruto, whom she trusted and favored, was an absolute devil!
"Naruto~."
Hinata immediately waved happily when she saw Naruto return home.
Standing at the door, she was like a wife waiting for her husband to come home.
Clad in a simple white kimono, Hinata exuded the elegance and luxury of a prominent family.
After the Hyuga Clan's crisis was resolved, the entire clan was enveloped in a relaxed atmosphere.
Especially after beginning to climb the high branch of Naruto, the Fourth Hokage's son, the previously gloomy clan became noticeably more lively.
Even the usually rigid Main Family Elder and Clan Head Hyuga Hiashi had many more smiles on their faces.
The clan was full of vitality, with a bright future. It was only natural for the clan's leaders to be much happier.
Of course, those who do not plan far ahead will find trouble at their door.
There were still some worries within the Hyuga Clan.
Now, there was a visible tragedy.
Perhaps now, or in the near future... that tragedy would unfold.
"It's Hinata, and A Xia."
Naruto called Hyuga Natsu by her given name.
The latter could only lower her head and try her best to hide her expression and eyes.
Since Naruto became a benefactor to the Hyuga, discussions within the Hyuga Clan regarding this matter were naturally frequent.
Everyone had basically reached a consensus, which was... to treat Naruto's status as second only to Konoha's higher-ups.
Such an honor could perhaps only be obtained by Jiraiya of the Sannin and Princess Tsunade.
With the entire clan reaching a consensus, what could a small branch family maid do?
Creak... The door opened.
Revealing a bright entrance hall.
This place was in the center of Konoha, with excellent lighting.
However, in Hyuga Natsu's eyes, this passage was like a demonic den of hell.
"Hinata, A Xia, please come in..."
Naruto stood at the door, smiling. His smile gradually twisted into a devilish grin in Hyuga Natsu's eyes.
"Naruto-kun... seems to have grown a bit taller?"
Hinata looked at Naruto, who was a bit taller than her, feeling a slight doubt in her heart, but she didn't think much of it.
As Hinata entered the entrance hall first, Hyuga Natsu's body trembled slightly, her steps slow. She felt herself walking step by step into an abyss... A short while later, in the living room.
Hinata chatted with Naruto, while Hyuga Natsubegan to clean the entire residence.
Naruto's residence had two floors.
A basement.
A normal living floor with a balcony.
Hyuga Natsu was unaware of the basement's existence. The use of the Byakugan was very much like Guy's "self-restraint" regarding the Eight Inner Gates.
The Byakugan was something to be extremely restrained, not to be casually displayed.
Because the more one knew, the faster one died.
This was the Hyuga Clan's ancestral teaching.
Hear no evil, see no evil, only study Gentle Fist.
After surveying the premises and not discovering the basement, Hyuga Natsu first went to the kitchen.
The kitchen was exceptionally clean, with almost no grease.
This indicated that Uzumaki Naruto always ate takeout, dined out, or... instant noodles.
"Naruto-kun..."
Hinata, who had been excited with a flushed face, suddenly faltered in her speech. A sad expression appeared on her small face.
"What's wrong, Hinata?"
Naruto, who was stuffing snacks into his mouth, immediately asked.
Hinata and Hyuga Natsu had brought many delicious things this time.
At least for ten days to half a month, there would be no worries about snacks.