Why Is It So Hard to Treat You to a Meal?

Yesterday's battle wasn't about carrying out a mission, nor was it about protecting any one person; it was about protecting the entire Konoha.

The Hyuga Clan is also part of Konoha. Although they suffered some losses due to the war, they cannot ask the village for money when the village is in its most difficult time.

Of course, although Konoha suffered considerable losses, it achieved a great victory by defeating the combined major Shinobi Village of Sunagakure and Otogakure with the strength of a single village, capturing Sunagakure's One-Tail, and thus gaining a significant boost to Konoha's prestige in the Shinobi World.

More people will come to Konoha to request missions in the future.

At the same time, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire will also provide Konoha with a sum of money for military expenses to rebuild the Konoha and to provide compensation to fallen ninjas.

As for this military expenditure... cough cough! Anyway, the Hyuga Clan will definitely get a share.

However, it's not appropriate to talk about this with Hinata right now, since Hinata's still young and not yet ready to get involved in these matters.

Danzo suddenly sneered, as if he had finally found a weakness in Hinata. His face darkened as he said, "As a Konoha ninja, you should serve the village. Gaara is a crucial bargaining chip in the negotiations between the village and Sunagakure; how can he belong to you alone!"

Hinata nodded repeatedly and said cutely, "Grandpa's words make a lot of sense, but I don't think I saw you during yesterday's battle. Were you hiding because you were scared?"

"Oh! I'm sorry, I forgot that you're not feeling well and can no longer fight."

I'm so sorry!

Hinata obediently bowed and apologized, even sticking out her tongue and acting cute.

Shimura Danzō was about to grind his teeth to dust, but Hinata's apology seemed very sincere, and as an old man, he couldn't very well argue with a little girl.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu exchanged a glance, and finally Mitokado Homura said, "Capturing the One-Tail of Sunagakure is indeed a great achievement. Everyone who went with you will be credited with an S-rank mission, and the mission reward will be issued to you in a few days."

Hinata raised her hand and asked, "Excuse me, is it that everyone receives the reward for an S-rank mission, or is the reward for S-rank mission split equally among everyone?"

Although the amount of billions has been severely reduced to just over a million, if several people were to split that million, Hinata would really turn on them, I'm telling you!

"Cough cough!"

Mitokado Homura said helplessly, "Consider this a solo S-rank mission for you."

Hinata's expression softened slightly. "You're smart to know what's good for you!"

Seeing that Mitokado Homura seemed about to ask another question, Hinata quickly said, "That's right! That's right!"

"I have one more question."

Mitokado Homura said helplessly, "You tell me!"

Hyuga Hiashi Hinata a 'warning' look: Little ancestor, I beg you, please don't mention money again.

How could I, the Otsutsuki Hinata, be so vulgar?

Hinata clutched her stomach, a hint of embarrassment on her face, and said hesitantly, "I'm hungry. Can I eat something first? You can ask me questions after I've eaten!"

Hyuga Hiashi's eyes darted around. Where's the crevice in the ground? I need to crawl inside!

Mitokado Homura sighed deeply. Although he had long heard that Hinata had a problem with her thought process, seeing her today was quite an eye-opener for him.

"One last question. Once you answer it, you can go home for dinner!"

"How did you force Nine-Tails back into Naruto's body during the Third Match of the Chunin Ninja Exams?"

Hinata's eyes lit up at this, and she asked, "Oh right! I almost forgot, Grandpa. Speaking of the Chunin Ninja Exams... can I become Chunin?"

Mitokado Homura almost gritted his teeth as he said, "Yes!"

Hinata looked at her with disbelief. "Do you keep your word?"

"Count!"

"Oh well!"

Hinata extended a finger and said softly, "That's it!"

"That's all?"

"Okay! That's it!"

So, is that really how it is?

Jiraiya then said calmly, "They must have used the power of Senjutsu!"

Hinata nodded and said, "Ah! That's right!"

"Call!"

Upon hearing Jiraiya speak, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and Shimura Danzō all breathed a sigh of relief. The meeting between the Konoha High Command and the Konoha Genin was finally over.

It's so hard for us!

Mitokado Homura looked at Hinata and smiled kindly, "Hinata, we're all set. Aren't you hungry? Go home and eat!"

Hinata scratched her head and said shyly, "Actually, whenever I see some elderly men and women, I don't know why, I always feel a sense of warmth and familiarity."

"How about I treat everyone to a meal?"

"Grandpa, Grandma, you must come and make an appearance!"

"After this meal, we're all on the same side. You all have to look out for me from now on!"

Shimura Danzō slammed his cane down heavily and turned to leave!

Hinata reacted quickly, grabbing Danzo's arm and saying cutely, "Grandpa, don't go! It's almost noon, aren't you hungry?"

"I'm not hungry, let go!"

"I don't believe you're not hungry, I'm not letting you go!"

"Let go!"

"I won't let go!"

Danzo looked troubled, but then a brilliant idea struck him...

"Snort!"

Danzo snorted coldly.

"Vomit--"

Hinata quickly let go of Danzo's hand and stepped aside.

Danzo straightened his somewhat disheveled clothes and left nonchalantly.

Hinata turned to look at Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, and warmly invited, "Grandpa, Grandma, let's go eat!"

"Snort!"

"Snort!"

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu both snorted, indicating that their noses were also uncomfortable, and that snot would flow back into their mouths, affecting their appetite.

We are elders of Konoha. What kind of talk is it to eat with a little girl like you?

Besides, what should we eat?

Ichiraku Ramen? Three-Color Dumplings? Or yakiniku (grilled meat)?

Hinata then turned to look at Jiraiya.

Jiraiya laughed heartily, "My nose is fine, so I'm looking forward to a feast! Haha! You old men are out of luck!"

Hinata turned her head away, saying haughtily, "I won't eat with a pervert, that's too dangerous!"

"Father! Let's go!"

Jiraiya: "..."

Hyuga Hiashi grabbed Hinata's hand and fled the Hokage's Office as if their lives depended on it.

Hyuga Hiashi swears that he will never come to the Hokage's Office with Hinata again.

Hyuga Hiashi was initially worried that Hinata wouldn't be able to handle her, but now it seems that it's the old men and women who are more likely to be unable to cope with Hinata.

In the Hokage's Office.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu exchanged a glance, reaching an agreement through their eyes.

Unless it is a very important matter, Hinata should never be called in for questioning. It is sufficient to convey the message through Hyuga Hiashi.

Hyuga Hiashi is quite easy to talk to.

We're already old, and we're hoping to live a few more years.

Shimura Danzō walked alone on his way back to the Root Base. In fact, he had intended to bring Hinata to Root today.

Even if you don't give Hinata the 'Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal' on the upper Root her root, that's fine too.

The allure of the Nine-Tails' power is simply too great.

But after meeting Hinata...

Shimura Danzō vowed that he would never bring Hinata into the Root.

Absolute!

The Hyuga Clan has no hope left!

There's still hope at the Root; we absolutely cannot let a scourge be brought in!

Funds for operations at the Root are running low...