The Gradually More Cunning Little Hinata

"Ah—finally over!"

As she walked out of the Hokage Building, Hinata lazily stretched, her face full of exhaustion.

Those Kage had not been easy to deal with. Hinata had talked until her mouth was dry before she barely managed to settle the matters of unifying the Shinobi World and the Three Great Sage Regions.

No matter what their personalities were like, once they came into contact with power, they all inevitably developed some of a politician's bad habits.

"Ugh—"

Letting out a long breath, Hinata looked up at the sky, her gaze slightly dim.

No matter what the future held, Hinata had thoroughly offended Tsunade and Jiraiya this time.

She probably would never get to eat those meals Jiraiya owed her in this lifetime!

They had originally agreed that once Akatsuki was defeated and peace returned to the Shinobi World, Jiraiya would treat her to them with interest.

Unfortunately...

Everyone had their own choices and convictions.

Hinata did not think she was wrong to act against the Three Great Sage Regions, and Tsunade and Jiraiya were not wrong to defend them either.

Those were their companions and comrades!

"Don't overthink it!"

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

Of course, one had to value loyalty and affection in life, but one could not be bound by them either.

Finding the right balance was often very difficult.

"Making a choice amid hardship means you've already grown very mature."

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

Hyuga Hiashi instructed, "Only by knowing how to refuse friends and let go of emotional ties can you become a qualified head of the Hyuga Clan."

Hinata nodded slightly, and her mood brightened considerably.

Hyuga Hiashi continued,