Chapter 93
Chapter 34: Hyuga Natsu - Losing Something Important
Deep in the dark night.
Apart from the Ninja patrolling Konoha's walls, the entire Konoha was enveloped in silence.
On this dark night, multiple figures were watching a dark village.
The wind blew through their hair, and passing dark clouds obscured their forms.
"Finally, we've reached Konoha..."
The Ninja from the Land of Demons, led by Yomi, had come to reclaim the current Miko and the next Miko, under the orders of the Land of Demons' Daimyo.
"Should we invade directly, Yomi-sama?" a subordinate asked.
"No, don't rush."
Yomi shook his head, his pupils contracting as he clearly saw something.
"Konoha is enveloped by a giant spherical barrier... Judging by the nature of the barrier, it should be a'sensing type'; if touched, it will trigger an alarm..."
From the sky to the ground, and even underground.
Konoha's sensing barrier was exceptionally large, encompassing the entire village to defend against external intrusions.
Originally, Yomi did not possess such observational abilities.
However, the power of Moryo residing within him began to take effect.
Having contended with the Miko for a thousand years, the former was proficient in various Sealing Technique and barrier techniques. Moryo naturally had a way to see through them.
Under the enhancement of Moryo's power, Konohain Yomi's eyes was as clear as the meridians of a patient's body in the eyes of a physician.
"First, gather intelligence, then act opportunistically."
Although the power of Moryo within him had already sensed the Miko's location.
Considering Konoha's status as one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, it was better to proceed with caution.
Then, Yomi extended his palm.
Chakra of black-purple light burned forth.
The corroded barrier silently opened a gap.
And all of this went unnoticed by Konoha's sensing team.
Yomi: "Act!"
"Yes!"
Swift figures passed through the gap in the barrier, rushing towards the dark Konoha... Konoha Hospital.
Naruto was now standing by the bed, visiting Hyuga Hazuki.
"Aunt Hazuki, don't worry, you'll definitely be fine..."
Naruto said earnestly.
Of course, children speak without inhibitions.
Hyuga Hiashi and the others did not believe Naruto could save Hazuki.
Combat ability was one thing; the ability to save people was another.
But Naruto's very next sentence moved everyone present.
"My surname, after all, is linked to that clan... The secret medicine formula recorded in the relics left by my ancestors might be useful..."
Naruto's naive words contained a great deal of information.
Hyuga Hiashi and the others immediately showed shocked expressions.
Everyone looked at each other, seeing surprise in each other's eyes.
Uzumaki Naruto... was the child of the Fourth Hokage.
And the Fourth Hokage's wife, Kushina, was a genuine Uzumaki Clan Ninja.
If Naruto possessed Uzumaki relics, it was indeed reasonable.
Whether it was left by Kushina for her child, or given by Hokage-sama, it all made sense... For a moment, Hyuga Hiashi and the others were all taken aback by Naruto, and they no longer held any contempt in their hearts regarding this matter.
Under everyone's gaze, Naruto suddenly scratched his head: "Oh dear... The basement at home is a mess. I've always been too embarrassed to ask A Xia to help organize it... That scroll was thrown in a pile of junk, so it might take a little time to find..."
Hyuga Hiashi and the others immediately understood, so he instructed: "A Xia, you go with Naruto-kun and help him look for it..."
"~~!"
Hyuga Natsu, who had been hanging her head, instantly revealed a pained expression.
She had just been practicing Water Release when Naruto caught her.
Now she had to... so late... go to his house with him... Hyuga Natsu no longer dared to imagine what would happen next.
"Yes, Clan Leader..."
In the end, she could only despairingly agree and left with Naruto.
Hyuga Hiashi took a deep breath, only hoping things would develop for the better.
But no matter what... "Naruto-kun is truly a benefactor to our Hyuga Clan."
"Yes..."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Father~, I'll go help too~."
Hinata suddenly made up her mind and quickly ran out.
Watching his daughter get along well with Naruto, Hiashi felt very pleased.
If Naruto-kun and his daughter could become a couple in the future, the Hyuga Clan would surely have a limitless future.
So he naturally did not stop her, but rather was happy to see it happen.
Then, Hyuga Hiashi looked at his weak wife on the bed, holding her hand and saying: "Hazuki... don't worry, everything will be alright... including your body."
...The dark night road soon became two people walking side by side, with one behind.
Hinata, who had caught up, and Naruto were chatting and laughing, dispelling the gloom of the Hospital.
Hyuga Natsu, following behind, only felt herself stepping deeper and deeper into an abyss.
When the three returned to Naruto's house and lit the lights.
Naruto then said to Hinata: "Hinata, next we're going to the basement to look for the scroll~. Searching usually takes a lot of time, and if we find it, we'll also have to unseal it, so I'll have to trouble you to help guard here..."
Naruto indicated.
Hinata, you guard outside, and we'll go down.
"O-okay~." Hinata quickly nodded.
"No matter what commotion happens down there, Hinata, you must guard it well, okay."
Naruto's repeated instruction immediately made Hyuga Natsu understand what she was about to face.
Hinata nodded even more vigorously: "Don't worry, Naruto-kun~, I'll completely listen to you~."
"Hinata is great~."
Naruto immediately gave a thumbs up.
A single compliment made Hinata's small face flush red, and her head felt dizzy.
Then, Naruto opened the secret compartment leading to the basement and invited Hyuga Natsuto go down for a visit.
Looking at the dark passage, Hyuga Natsu was extremely resistant, her expression even written on her face.
However, what could she do?
She could only step by step, step by step, enter the darkness... Click.
Naruto jumped down directly, closed the secret compartment behind him, and locked it.
When the basement lights came on, Hyuga Natsufinally saw the internal structure.
The basement was basically square, presenting a slightly rectangular shape.
The imagined messy appearance was not the same; the basement was, on the contrary, exceptionally tidy.
"You are the second outsider to come here."
Naruto's tone suddenly became cold.
Now that they were alone, Naruto naturally stopped pretending.
The second?
Just as Hyuga Natsu was wondering who the first outsider was...
Naruto had already made his move.
"Start searching."
Naruto gestured to Hyuga Natsu to start looking for the ancient scroll, which contained the secret medicine formula to treat Hyuga Hazuki.
Although Hyuga Natsu was unwilling, she could only start looking for things.
She opened a scroll, preparing to start searching from the beginning.
And behind her, Naruto, standing in his original spot, stared intently at the pretty maid's back.
Because of the troubles of the past few days, Hyuga Natsu had naturally changed into a new outfit today.
The new dark inner kimono, covering her wrists and ankles, emphasized conservatism.
The pure white lace maid outfit worn over it added a touch of allure.
Her dark green, ear-length short hair was meticulously trimmed.
Paired with her fair complexion... In the darkness, the Tailed Beast Partner slowly awakened.
The monster, nourished by Yin Release Chakra, was more ferocious than ever before.
Its size, surpassing 99.9% of its kind, naturally spoke for itself in terms of deterrent power.
And Hyuga Natsu, who was searching for something, was naturally on guard against what was behind her, having experienced harm multiple times.
So... when she saw the silhouette projected onto the basement wall, her face instantly changed color.
And with a rustling sound, Naruto began to try forming hand signs from behind.
Hyuga Natsu's eyes, forced into an assisting role, slowly widened.
Her body trembling slightly, she instinctively wanted to escape.
Leave! I must leave here!
Her heart filled with terror, she was truly afraid.
I must escape, escape now...
Thus, Hyuga Natsu, out of extreme fear, turned around and fiercely struck out with a palm.
"Gentle Fist!"