Chapter 27
The cat, unfortunately, passed through the area where the two were clashing, and then crashed into the flying Lightning Release Ninjutsu.
Crack!
Its body trembled, its limbs stretched out.
Before it could even let out a scream, it turned into a charred, broken mess of flesh and bones, scattering into the night sky like an exploding firework.
The spherical lightning, its momentum unchecked, continued to fly.
Hyuga Hiashi estimated that this Ninjutsu was at least B-rank, possibly even higher.
Crack!
The soil and debris it touched in the air shattered into powder. Like a cannonball, it slammed into Naruto.
"…"
Hyuga Hiashi clearly saw Naruto's entire body tremble.
The orange, transparent Tailed Beast Cloak Chakrarippled like water for a moment.
In a blaze of scorching blue-white lightning, Narutowas sent flying backward.
He crashed into the wall on the left.
Boom boom… The wall cracked, collapsed, and dust rose everywhere.
Everywhere he passed, there was chaos.
"Heh heh…" The Kumogakure Ninja leader sneered, his Special Skills having achieved excellent results.
In the dust, the orange glow on Naruto's body seemed to dim considerably.
But in just an instant, it lit up again.
And the light grew immensely!
Hyuga Hiashi's gaze was solemn, his Byakuganseeing through the smoke: "Two tails…"
Naruto, who had gotten up, now had an extra tail on his back, though no one knew when it had appeared.
When most of the dust had settled,
Naruto's terrifying figure, crawling on all fours, was revealed before the three of them.
The Ninja leader: "Two~! Two tails?!!!"
Unlike the Ninja leader, who was greatly alarmed,
Hyuga Hiashi's expression grew even more solemn. At this moment, he had begun to worry about what would happen if Naruto went berserk.
At this point, the situation had completely reversed.
"Hinata… close your eyes."
Naruto's suppressed, low voice sounded. This posture somewhat dispelled Hyuga Hiashi's worries.
It's dark… please close your eyes.
"Naruto-kun~…" Hinata obediently closed her eyes.
"Wait~! Wait…!!"
The Kumogakure Ninja leader, sweating profusely, was greatly alarmed.
However, before he could finish what he wanted to say, Naruto lunged forward, using both hands and feet.
Splat!
A claw ripped out his heart.
Naruto plunged into the opponent's embrace, striking him through the heart.
The shattered heart emerged from his pierced back, and countless sprays of blood and flesh splattered diagonally into the sky.
Naruto, having succeeded in one strike, held Hinata, easily returning and landing.
"…"
The Kumogakure Ninja leader looked down at his gushing, empty chest.
Then he looked up.
Before he died, what he saw was… a pair of crimson vertical pupils glowing with needle-sharp red light… Thud!
His swaying body collapsed to the ground, becoming a cold corpse.
Scattered internal organs fell to the ground, creating a fan-shaped pattern.
Gurgling blood oozed from beneath the corpse.
The scene was extremely bloody for a moment.
Hyuga Hiashi frowned and quickly stepped forward to uncover the face mask of the opponent's Ninja outfit.
When he clearly saw the forehead protector on the opponent's forehead and the features of his one-eyed face, his expression changed dramatically.
The killer was… Hyuga Hiashi, covered in cold sweat, stood frozen in place, motionless.
Only then did he understand why the Fourth Hokage's son hadn't allowed him to act.
Naruto: "Hinata, it's over."
On the other side… Hinata, who had received the hint, her eyelids twitching, slowly opened her eyes and found herself being carried in a princess carry by Naruto.
"Hinata, Happy Birthday…"
After a moment's thought, Naruto added.
"!"
Hinata's face instantly turned red.
Then, she forcefully hummed, and the suppressed emotions of fear and dread burst forth, turning into tears in her eyes.
She hugged Naruto tightly, burying her head deeply in his embrace.
At this moment, Hinata had only one thought.
"Naruto-kun's embrace~, it's so warm~."
Soon.
Footsteps and shouts sounded, the Hyuga Clanmembers arrived late… Unlike the clan members who were extremely concerned about the safety of the main family's eldest daughter,
Hyuga Hiashi's face was now as if he had eaten dirt.
The Kumogakure diplomat, who had come for peace talks, died at the Hyuga Clan Residence. What would happen next?
He only knew that things were going to be very troublesome… Chapter 22. The Maid Witnesses a Monster ♦
Hyuga Hiashi: "Naruto-kun, please come this way."
Fifteen minutes after the incident.
Hyuga Hiashi, accompanied by his daughter and surrounded by clan members, returned to the Hyuga residence.
Naruto also came along.
It was now 9:30 PM.
The entire Konoha was under curfew, and almost all Konoha residents had gone to sleep, except for special departments like the Uchiha Police Force.
"…"
Among the crowd.
Watching the Clan Leader personally lead Narutoin, Hyuga Natsu was momentarily stunned.
The Clan Leader's expression was as solemn as ever, but his demeanor held a hint of respect.
This respectful attitude was directed at Naruto.
This act directly caused huge waves to rise in Hyuga Natsu's heart.
She couldn't help but start to ponder the cause and effect of the matter.
It is worth mentioning that… even though the Hyuga Clan possesses a convenient Bloodline Limit like the Byakugan, it cannot be used or spied with casually.
After all, if they knew too many things they shouldn't, the Hyuga Clan would get into huge trouble, even facing the hidden danger of clan extermination.
So subconsciously, most Hyuga Clan members would try their best not to abuse the Byakugan.
When practicing Gentle Fist and needing to activate it, they would absolutely not look at angles and directions that shouldn't be seen.
Therefore… many Hyuga Clan members, including Hyuga Natsu, did not know the full extent of tonight's incident.
Only a few people understood what a magnificent feat Naruto had just accomplished.
At this time, the bloodstains on Naruto's face had been wiped clean.
The presence of the Tailed Beast Cloak ensured that Naruto's clothes were hardly stained.
Under Hyuga Natsu's surprised gaze and uncertain mood, Naruto followed Hyuga Hiashi to the special guest reception room.
"A Xia, from now on, you will look after Naruto-kunand Hinata… Whatever Naruto-kun needs, you must fulfill it as much as possible, and you must not neglect our distinguished guest…!"
Hyuga Natsu: "Yes!"
Having said this in an absolute commanding tone, Hyuga Hiashi and the other clan members left.
Of course, he also instructed two clan members with relatively high combat power to guard in a slightly distant room.
Hyuga Natsu bowed, her head lowered.
She only slightly raised her head when Hyuga Hiashi and the others' figures disappeared around the corner of the wooden corridor.
"Naruto-kun~, you must be hungry, right…"
Hinata, standing with Naruto, had a gentle smile and a mysterious blush on her small face.
Tonight's events made her feel like she had experienced an unforgettable birthday.
Walking into the room with Naruto, Hinataimmediately looked at Hyuga Natsu.
"A Xia… please prepare some food for Naruto-kun… Hmm, it must be a feast…"
Finally, Hinata added.
Looking at the constantly smiling young lady of the main family, and Naruto with his eyes squinted into a line, wearing a simple-minded expression.
Hyuga Natsu, her heart shaken, could only comply.
After the uncertain branch family maid left, Narutocasually sat cross-legged on the tatami mat.
Hinata, sitting opposite the low table, now had only Naruto's figure in her eyes, unable to accommodate anything else.
Just thinking about… being rescued by a hero, Hinata felt her happiness overflowing.
The anxiety she had felt these days, worrying about the relationship between that Uchiha peer girl and Naruto, completely vanished with Naruto's rescue.
"This place is quite nice…"
Naruto said, then leaned to one side.
Finally, he propped his head with one hand and lay sideways on the tatami mat.
When Hyuga Natsu walked in with the food, this was the scene she saw.
Normally, she would, of course, immediately scold him, first condemning why the "demon fox" was here, then giving a Gentle Fist warning, and then reporting to the Clan Leader… However.