The Nine-Tails Refuses to Admit It Was Deceived

Because a sensory barrier covered the sky above Konoha, Hinata could only land on the outskirts of the Konoha with Kakashi. However, the landing site was still quite a distance from Konoha; it would take at least ten minutes to walk there.

Hinata gently placed Kakashi down, her Hinata expressionless. She casually shook the box in front of Kakashi, the four characters 'Hinata Hyuga' clearly engraved on it.

This is the box that Hinata Hyuga lost; it was stolen by that thief named Kakuzu.

If Kakashi dares to mention the box, Hinata guarantees she'll beat Kakashi so badly he won't be able to get out of bed for a month, then carry the unconscious Kakashi back to Konoha, pretending he was seriously injured in battle... After all, Kakashi always spends several weeks in the hospital after each major battle.

Moreover, there was no one around here, and it was also some distance from Konoha.

If we do it secretly...

Kakashi: "..."

Kakashi was quite perceptive; he said he had never seen a box or anything like that before, glanced at the sky, and said, "It's getting late, let's hurry back and report to the Lord Hokage!"

"OK!"

Hinata was very satisfied and obediently followed Konoha towards Kakashi.

After reporting his mission to Tsunade, Kakashi went alone to the Back Mountain Konoha to continue Naruto's training, while Hinata carried her suitcase back to the Hyuga residence, preparing to hide her secret stash of money.

From this Hinata Hyuga, am no longer a freeloader at home.

Hinata stood tall and proud, originally intending to show off to Hyuga Hiashi, but Hinata suddenly stopped in her tracks just as she reached the door.

The reason it's called "secret stash" is because no one else knows about its existence. If Hyuga Hiashi found out about these 30 million ryo, Hinata would never be able to spend the family's money with a clear conscience again.

"..."

Faced with the choice between "showing off and living a life of self-confidence" and "the temptation of spending her family's money," Hinata decisively chose the latter.

That's how spineless I am!

With a soft hum, Hinata carried the box back to her room, carefully hiding the thirty million ryo under her bed, next to Samehada.

"La la la~"

Having money in hand makes you feel at ease.

Thirty million taels would be enough for Hinata to squander for a long time, even if it was just for buying a large amount of materials to research puppets.

Hinata has retrieved Sasori of the Red Sands's Puppet Technique manual from Orochimaru and plans to study it carefully when she has time.

After giggling to herself for a while, Hinata took a bath, changed her clothes, and then headed towards the Back Mountain Konoha.

While Hinata and Kakashi were supporting Asuma, Yamato stayed behind to train with Naruto. Yamato hadn't left when Hinata arrived.

"Hi!"

Hinata waved enthusiastically, unable to hide the smile on her face.

On the open ground, more than two hundred Naruto were divided into groups of three: one was responsible for maintaining the position, one for rotating, and one for incorporating wind Nature Transformation.

The training of the Rasenshuriken has begun to show results, with the spinning ball faintly emitting a 'buzzing' sound.

"!"

"Hey everyone, watch out! Someone's turned into Nine-Tails fox again!"

One of Naruto's cries, his face contorted in pain, cried out, "Please, Yamato- senpai!"

"Ughhhhhh—"

Yamato sat among several wooden stakes, preparing to Hand Seals, while Hinata casually waved her hand and said with a smile, "Leave this kind of small matter to me!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Hinata instantly activated her Byakugan, using her Dojutsu power to appear in the Sealed Space inside Naruto's body.

In the dark, damp sewers, the Nine-Tails 'Chakra continuously seeped out from the cracks in the iron gate. The Eight Trigrams Seal that sealed the Nine-Tails had become very loose after fifteen years.

If the seal isn't reinforced, Naruto will eventually end up like Gaara, forced to stay alert at all times in order to suppress the Nine-Tails.

Standing in the sewer, Hinata Teuchi the Nine-Tails 'Chakra.

"Roar!"

Nine-Tails roared and glared fiercely at Hinata.

Hinata shrugged indifferently.

After so many years, Hinata Nine-Tails- Tails probably saw through Nine-Tails's lie back then.

If Hinata weren't so powerful now, and had the Dojutsu power to suppress her, Nine-Tails might have controlled Naruto and torn Hinata to shreds.

However, Nine-Tails, that stubborn tsundere, would never admit that he was deceived by a little girl out of ignorance. If Hinata were to speak to Nine-Tails would also consider Hinata as the 'Child of Destiny,' and the two of them would deceive themselves.

"Hey! Kurama, be good and stop making a fuss!" Hinata coaxed gently.

Nine-Tails bared its teeth, glared at Hinata, and then lay back down on the ground.

Hinata asked curiously, "Speaking of which, Kurama, why are you unwilling to acknowledge Naruto?"

Nine-Tails snorted and immediately closed its eyes.

"Tell me!" Hinata pressed on relentlessly.

Hinata had a guess.

In the Original Story, when Naruto entered Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, he gained the ability to Malice Perception. Therefore, it can be inferred that the Nine-Tails itself should also be able to sense the goodwill of others.

Perhaps this is also why Nine-Tails was willing to accept Hinata in the first place.

Even if Hinata hadn't punched Nine-Tails should have been able to sense Hinata's goodwill.

After all, Hinata really does like Nine-Tails.

As for Naruto...

In fact, given Naruto's personality, he might not have any prejudice against Nine-Tails. However, at this time, Naruto was more interested in using Nine-Tails's power to achieve certain goals—such as bringing Sasuke back—rather than genuinely acknowledging Nine-Tails's existence.

Moreover, Nine-Tails) probably wouldn't even look down on the weak and dim-witted Naruto now.

Seeing that Nine-Tails was ignoring her, Hinata stuck out her tongue at Nine-Tails before exiting the Sealed Space.

The real world.

Naruto, now in his Nine-Tails form, had calmed down. He looked down and touched his stomach, then looked up at Hinata and said, "Hinata, Teacher Kakashi, you're back!"

Kakashi Body Flicker Technique, "It seems that the training of the new technique has been quite effective."

Naruto clenched his fists and said excitedly, "I feel like I'll be able to develop this technique in a few more days!"

Meanwhile, at one of Akatsuki's bases.

"The seal on the Two-Tails will take another three days, and the location of the Three-Tails has been found..."

Pain glanced around and said calmly, "The opponent is a wild Tailed Beasts, Kisame. Your Ninjutsu is more suitable."

Kisame said nonchalantly, "Leave it to me!"

As the two finished speaking, the eyes of everyone in the Akatsuki simultaneously focused on Kakuzu.

"You really look pathetic, Kakuzu!"

Orochimaru was the first to mock, "In just a few days, two of our Akatsuki members have already been killed."

"No!"

Pain glanced at Orochimaru and said in a deep voice, "Hidan is not dead yet..."

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure flashed past where Hidan was standing. Hidan was standing unharmed on the finger of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, glaring at Orochimaru and shouting, "I knew you guys were talking about me behind my back!"