Why Are You So Outstanding?

So, without even realizing it, I had become this powerful!

Thinking of her current strength, Hinata could not help feeling pleased with herself. Even Hashirama and Madara probably had not possessed such strength at the age of eleven!

Kakashi became a Jonin at twelve, and Itachi Uchiha became an Anbu squad captain at thirteen. They appeared to have limitless glory.

But they might not truly have possessed the strength of a Jonin at that age.

More likely, it was the boost from the "wisdom" attribute that gave them the qualities of a Jonin.

And what was the price of rapidly increasing one's strength?

Kakashi had exhausted his potential and was still only an Elite Jonin. While Obito's death, the resulting lack of training, and the limitations of the Sharingan all played a part, Kakashi's strength undoubtedly did not live up to his reputation.

Itachi Uchiha was even worse off. Ravaged by serious illness, his eyes were nearly blind.

Thinking of this, Hinata became even more satisfied with herself.

Born into the Ninja World's Number One Noble Family, which had been passed down for a thousand years; possessing the dojutsu with the greatest potential; exceptionally talented; tremendously powerful; and not to mention her appearance. Her adorable little face had won countless fans.

Hinata took out a mirror and looked at herself, utterly captivated by her reflection. She could not help sighing, "Why are you so outstanding?"

The entire class: "..."

Iruka had been passionately lecturing from the podium while the students below listened drowsily. Just as Iruka paused to catch his breath, an extraordinarily narcissistic voice suddenly rang out in the classroom.

"Why are you so outstanding?"

If those words were said to someone else, they would be praise.

But if someone said them to their own reflection, just how narcissistic did they have to be?

We had never seen such a shameless person.

Hinata quickly noticed that something was wrong with the class. It seemed to have gone silent. Had Iruka stopped teaching?

Hinata looked up in confusion and found the entire class staring at her.

Hinata: "???"

Choji had even stopped eating chips, Shikamaru was no longer sleeping, and even Sasuke could no longer hold Ino and Sakura's attention. Everyone was looking at Hinata.

"Cough, cough!"

Iruka cleared his throat and said loudly, "All right, stop looking behind you. It's class time. Everyone, look at the blackboard!"

Still somewhat dumbfounded, Hinata quietly asked Shikamaru, "Shikamaru, did something happen just now?"

"Cough, cough!" Shikamaru gave Hinata a strange look and asked in a low voice, "Don't you remember what you just said?"

Hinata shook her head. "What did I say?"

Shikamaru pointed at the mirror. "You were looking at the mirror, and then you said, 'Why are you so outstanding?' Hey, hey! Hinata, weren't you caught in a Genjutsu just now?"

Hinata's face turned bright red. What Genjutsu? I was obviously just admiring myself.

But... shouldn't that sentence have stayed in my head? Why had I said it out loud?!

Hinata wished she could crawl into a crack in the floor. The entire class had discovered the truth about her narcissism. How was she supposed to face anyone after this?!

There was no other choice!

Hinata gritted her teeth. It seemed she could only use fists as big as sandbags to stop the rumors from spreading.

Hinata tore a sheet from her notebook and wrote: Whoever dares spread today's events, don't leave after school this afternoon! Pass this on after reading it!

After writing it, Hinata passed the note to Choji. After Choji read it, he passed it to Shikamaru...

Did Boss Hinata really not know how to handle a bunch of brats like you?

Why the hell were you all snickering?!

In the end, the note made its way into Iruka's hands, and Iruka returned it to Hinata.

Iruka even solemnly promised that he absolutely would not tell anyone.

Then the matter spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred. Everyone promised that they absolutely would not tell anyone, until in the end, every ninja in Konoha knew.

The young lady of the Hyuga Clan, the Hyuga Clan's future heir, was an extremely narcissistic girl who looked in the mirror every day and became deeply enamored with her reflection.

Over the past two days, Hinata had felt that the way her father, Hyuga Hiashi, looked at her had become increasingly strange.

After noticing it, Hinata secretly became wary.

Could Dad have noticed that I'm getting stronger and stronger, realized I'm already threatening his position, and worried that I might seize his authority someday? Is he planning to strike first and silence me for good?

Hinata, who had been deeply poisoned by palace intrigue dramas in her past life, had guarded against Hyuga Hiashi with the utmost vigilance these past few days.

Several more days passed before Hyuga Hiashi suddenly summoned Hinata to his room.

Just as I thought...

Hinata changed into a loose outfit, strapped two ninja tool pouches to herself, and prepared shuriken, kunai, and even poison.

Pushing open the door, Hinata respectfully said, "Father!"

"Mm."

Hyuga Hiashi nodded slightly and gestured. "Sit."

After speaking, Hyuga Hiashi picked up the teapot and poured two cups of tea. He gently pushed one cup toward Hinata and said calmly, "This is this season's new tea. Have a taste."

Could it be poisoned?

All right, that had merely been Hinata amusing herself. She would never believe that Hyuga Hiashi would try to harm her.

Picking up the teacup, Hinata assumed the manner of a noble young lady and elegantly sipped her tea.

Hyuga Hiashi looked at Hinata and said softly, "Hinata, you can act as you usually do."

Hinata put down her teacup and nodded slightly. "Father, you jest. This is how your daughter usually behaves as well."

Did you think I hadn't noticed you fighting Choji for snacks?

If Hyuga Hiashi had not been unwilling to question his wife, he would have suspected that Hinata had Akimichi Clan blood.

The main reason was that Hyuga Hiashi was confident—Akimichi Clan men were all so fat. What charm could they possibly have?

Hyuga Hiashi smiled faintly and said slowly, "Hinata, you are already eleven this year. The Hyuga Clan's future will eventually be entrusted to you. You have grown up, and it is time I told you certain things."

It was finally here!

Hinata's blood boiled with excitement.

The secret the Hyuga Clan had protected for a thousand years, the hidden truths of the ancient ninja world, the history of the Otsutsuki Clan, the ultimate technique of the Gentle Fist, the path of the Byakugan's evolution, and the truth about the Sage of Six Paths...

I want to know all of it.

Hyuga Hiashi took out a box. After opening it with a secret technique, he revealed scroll after scroll inside.

Hyuga Hiashi continued, "Our Hyuga Clan has been passed down for a thousand years. Before Konoha was founded, our Hyuga Clan was already one of the ninja world's foremost noble families."

"For a thousand years, our Hyuga Clan has accumulated immeasurable wealth. These are our holdings in the Land of Fire, these are our holdings in the Land of Lightning, these are our holdings in the Land of Earth, these are..."

Hinata was exhausted!

I wanted to hear the ninja world's hidden secrets! I did not want to hear exactly how much money our Hyuga Clan had, much less listen to you flaunt your wealth!

And besides, all of these assets will be mine someday!

That's right!

They will all be mine someday!

Then I really should listen carefully.

It would be best if I could memorize it all!