The Gradually More Cunning Little Hinata

"Ah—it's finally over!"

Hinata stepped out of the Hokage Building, she stretched lazily, her face showing signs of exhaustion.

Those Kage were not easy to deal with. Hinata talked until her throat was dry before she could barely manage to settle the matter of unifying the Shinobi World and the Three Great Sage Regions.

Regardless of their personalities, once these figures come into contact with power, they will all have some of the flaws of politicians.

"Ugh—"

Hinata let out a long sigh, her gaze towards the sky slightly dimmed.

Regardless of what the future holds, Hinata has completely offended Tsunade and Jiraiya this time.

Jiraiya probably won't get to eat those meals he owes himself in this lifetime!

It had all been agreed that once the Akatsuki was defeated and the Shinobi World was at peace, Jiraiya would bring them back with interest.

Pity...

Everyone has their own choices and principles.

Hinata didn't think she was wrong to attack the Three Great Sage Regions, and Tsunade and Jiraiya's defense of the Three Great Sage Regions was certainly not wrong either.

Those were their partners and comrades-in-arms!

Don't overthink it!

Hyuga Hiashi patted Hinata on the shoulder. As her father, he naturally knew what his eldest daughter was thinking at that moment.

Of course, one should value relationships and loyalty in life, but one should not be bound by them.

The right balance is often difficult to strike.

"Making difficult choices shows that you have matured."

Not everyone can make a decision when faced with a dilemma!

Hyuga Hiashi taught, "Only by knowing how to refuse friends and sever ties can you become a qualified Hyuga clan leader."

Hinata nodded slightly upon hearing this, and her mood brightened considerably.

Hyuga Hiashi continued, "However... interests aren't everything!"

"Those who value profit too much will eventually be devoured by it."

"In the adult world, interests and feelings are a very ambiguous relationship, but what happens when the two conflict..."

Hyuga Hiashi did not continue speaking.

Tonight's events will greatly benefit Hinata's character development. Hinata needs to do now is understand these things, not accept more complex interpersonal relationships.

Hinata, having lived two lives, is quite clear about these things.

But knowing something in your heart doesn't mean you can actually do it.

"Well!"

Hinata sighed softly, glancing at the slightly brightening sky in the east. The night was finally coming to an end.

Sasuke followed behind Hinata and Hyuga Hiashi, his expression slightly complicated.

He admired the interaction between Hinata and Hyuga Hiashi; this was probably the true bond between father and son (or daughter)!

When Fugaku Uchiha was still alive, he only had eyes for Itachi Uchiha. Even when he later took notice of Sasuke, it was because of his conflict with Itachi Uchiha.

"Sasuke!"

Hinata suddenly turned around, looked at Sasuke, and said, "Those Kage may not be willing to give up the village. If anyone resists... I'll leave the rest to you."

After all, this is a job that will offend people. As the Empress after the unification of the Shinobi World, Hinata cannot do such dirty and tiring work.

Danzo said something quite apt: for a tree to grow luxuriantly, it must have roots hidden underground.

Hinata didn't kill Kakuzu and Hidan because she wanted to use the remaining forces of Akatsuki to establish her own base, which would do the dirty work for her.

Furthermore, the remaining forces of Akatsuki can serve as a force openly opposing Hinata, drawing out all the hidden resistance forces.

After all, Hinata killed the leader of the Akatsuki, and after the Shinobi World was unified, Hinata was planning to issue an arrest warrant for Akatsuki.

In this way, everything makes sense.

"Um!"

Sasuke nodded readily. Having wandered the Shinobi World for so long, he was quite supportive of unifying the Shinobi World.

In the Original Story, Sasuke fought Naruto at the Valley of the End for the same reason.

And Naruto now...

It probably only grew to the level where it fought against the Six Paths of Pain in the Original Story.

With Kaguya Otsutsuki's resurrection, the Nine-Tails- Tails inside Naruto probably won't dare to escape so easily!

Upon hearing Hyuga Hiashi glanced down at Hinata, never expecting his daughter to have such a cunning side.

Let Sasuke suppress the resistance forces of other ninja villages. After the Shinobi World is unified, Hinata only needs to give those ninja clans some benefits, and those who surrender will naturally only hate the Uchiha.

Sasuke is powerful, possesses the Rinnegan, and is all alone.

As long as Sasuke is around, those secret resistance forces will only deal with Sasuke first, and then plot against the Hyuga Clan.

But Sasuke was completely unaware of this.

The flaws in ninja training were on full display at this moment.

Sasuke cares about nothing but strength and combat, and understands nothing else. He also executes missions assigned by his superiors flawlessly.

The Uchiha's family education was terrible!

No wonder it ended up to the point of annihilation.

Hyuga Hiashi sighed inwardly.

In contrast, the Hyuga Clan family has a much better family tradition. They are certainly arrogant, but not to the point of being universally disliked.

Even though the Hyuga Clan's strength has increased significantly in the past two years, Hyuga Hiashi still frequently restrains the behavior of his clansmen.

There was no way around it; the Hyuga Clan had been lying low for too many years, and it had become a habit. If it weren't for Hyuga Hiashi suddenly awakening the Rinnegan and greatly increasing his strength, he would have long lost his ambition.

"That's right!"

Hinata continued, "Don't talk about Orochimaru and Akatsuki yet. I have other uses for those people."

"Yes!" Sasuke nodded again.

Hyuga Hiashi: "..."

What use is the Akatsuki now? The remaining members can't cause any real trouble.

Either subdue them or utilize them.

Hyuga Hiashi quickly realized the key point: his eldest daughter had truly grown up!

Hyuga Hiashi was greatly pleased.

"Hmm... By the way, how's your strength improving?"

Hinata continued, "Absorbing the Ten-Tails 'Chakra should provide some improvement!"

Hyuga Hiashi: You only show concern after you've used her. You're truly my daughter.

"It feels great!"

At this point, Sasuke frowned slightly. "Will there be any problems with the Ten-Tails 'Chakra?"

Madara Uchiha's fate served as a warning to everyone.

Indiscriminately absorbing other people's Chakra will ultimately result in being devoured by them.

Moreover, Sasuke is the reincarnation of Indra's Chakra, so he has a deep understanding of this.

"No problem!"

Hinata explained, "As long as it doesn't exceed one's own Chakra, one can gradually wear down the opponent's will over time."

"Hmm..."

Hinata pondered for a moment before speaking, "Your current strength has reached a bottleneck, and it will be difficult to improve it in a short period of time."

"Before the Otsutsuki clan attacks, you can try training in Sage Mode."

"You've absorbed Urashiki's Chakra, so you already have half a Sage Body. Once you master Sage Mode, you'll be able to quickly adapt to the power of this physique!"