The leisurely, pleasant D-rank missions made Hinata feel like she had come back to life.
"Ah—what a super-duper happy day."
After returning from a mission, Hinata stretched lazily to loosen up. Another small sum of money had gone into her account.
Something had happened a few days ago that left Hinata so heartbroken she could barely breathe.
Hyuga Hiashi had intercepted the reward for handing the Kubikiribōchō over to the village.
Who knew what shady deal Hyuga Hiashi had made with Third? In any case, the reward and everything else had nothing to do with Hinata anymore.
Hinata had stormed over to confront him, but Hyuga Hiashi had merely replied, "I'll turn a blind eye to you learning Gambling Arts."
You're impressive!
Tokuma Hyuga, we're not done yet.
To save money, Hinata could only eat all three meals at home. Even when she went out on missions, she had to ask for a packed lunch from home.
After several weeks, Hinata's little wallet had finally grown plump again.
Can you believe I'm the young lady of the Hyuga Clan?
Wasn't it supposed to be that girls were raised lavishly...? Could I have been adopted?
If she didn't possess the purest Byakugan, Hinata would truly have doubted her origins. Why did she have no allowance right after graduating?!
I'm still a child.
"Damn it! Sasuke, I'll kill you!"
"Hmph!"
Just as Hinata was lost in thought, Naruto and Sasuke had somehow gotten into another conflict. If Kakashi had not stopped them, they would have nearly started fighting.
Kakashi sighed listlessly. "Sigh! Team spirit has really been lacking lately!"
Hinata nodded vigorously and said in wholehearted agreement, "Exactly! And it's all Teacher Kakashi's fault. Teammates need to eat together often to improve their friendship!"
Kakashi: "..."
Kakashi had no idea what sins