The Cowardly Hyuga Clan

"Huh!?"

Little Hinata opened her sleepy eyes, looking around in confusion.

"This is…"

"Naruto-kun…"

Still a bit dazed, little Hinata instinctively reached out and pinched Uzumaki Naruto's cheek. Then, her own cheeks flushed a bright red, like an apple, with a thump.

"Naruto-kun… why are you… why are you in my bed!?"

Steam rose from little Hinata's head as she stared at Uzumaki Naruto, dizzy.

Wasn't this a dream?

Waking up to find Naruto-kun smiling at her, right beside her pillow… Ugh…

Uzumaki Naruto chuckled, pinching little Hinata's cheek. "Of course it's not a dream. I'm right here."

BANG!!!

A larger puff of white smoke rose from little Hinata's head, and she collapsed back onto the bed, completely dazed.

Uzumaki Naruto smiled helplessly.

The path to raising a beloved wife is long and arduous.

Just as everyone outside the door waited anxiously, The dimly lit door creaked open.

Uzumaki Naruto and Hyuga Hinata emerged, looking like a golden boy and jade girl.

"Lord Hokage!"

Uzumaki Naruto held little Hinata's hand and calmly bowed to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Sarutobi Hiruzen carefully observed Uzumaki Naruto for a moment, then sighed in relief—the Nine-Tails' Chakra signature was gone.

He looked again at Hyuga Hinata, who Uzumaki Naruto was holding. Sarutobi Hiruzen's pupils constricted slightly before returning to normal.

He knew it.

Why would Uzumaki Naruto, usually so well-behaved, suddenly become so enraged?

It turns out Hyuga Hinata had been punished.

Her little hands were so swollen they looked like steamed buns, and there were bruises on her arms and legs… Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but shake his head.

"The Hyuga Clan's Main Family and Branch Family system…"

Nara Shikaku nodded slightly.

"Lord Hokage, this system of the Hyuga Clan is truly a bit cruel. A slight misstep can lead to major problems."

As he spoke, Nara Shikaku's heart was filled with resentment.

Damn Hyuga.

If it weren't for your twisted, abnormal system, why would Uzumaki Naruto be so angry!?

Not only did he unleash the Nine-Tails' Chakra, but he even awakened Adamantine Chains.

That's right.

Everyone, including Sarutobi Hiruzen, unanimously believed that Uzumaki Naruto had awakened a Kekkei Genkai in his rage.

This was not uncommon.

For instance, the Uchiha clan's Sharingan and the Hyuga clan's Byakugan could all be awakened by intense stimulation.

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't say much more; after all, this was the Hyuga Clan's internal matter.

He crouched down and kindly asked, "Naruto, were you so angry because of Hinata?"

Uzumaki Naruto smiled.

"Yes, little Hinata is my best friend. She encourages me and makes me delicious food, so I was especially angry when I saw her being abused by the Hyuga Clan's ninja."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded slightly to himself.

Just as he thought.

The Nine-Tails' Chakra erupted due to anger, and Adamantine Chains were awakened due to anger.

It seems… Hyuga Hinata holds a significant place in Uzumaki Naruto's heart.

Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered, then continued, "Then what about your Golden Chains!?"

Uzumaki Naruto's expression returned to calm.

"I don't know. They just appeared on me suddenly, like my arms; I can control them freely."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded again to himself.

That's right.

It was the first time Adamantine Chains had awakened.

By this point, everything was crystal clear.

The Hyuga Clan ninja had abused little Hyuga Hinata, and Uzumaki Naruto, seeing this, had gone berserk with rage, awakening Adamantine Chains and injuring the Hyuga Clan ninja in the process.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed inwardly.

He didn't reprimand Uzumaki Naruto much, simply kindly told him to go home and rest.

Just then, Nara Shikaku spoke up, a bit awkwardly, "Wait, Uzumaki Naruto, there's something else that will take a moment of your time."

Uzumaki Naruto calmly looked at Nara Shikaku.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was also a little surprised.

What else could there be?!

Nara Shikaku stiffly pointed to the Golden Chains that covered the entire courtyard.

"Could you, uh, release these Golden Chains!?"

As he spoke, Nara Shikaku couldn't help but look up at the sky. Hyuga Clan Head was still hanging in mid-air like a dead pig.

This guy... has been hanging there for a day and a night, hasn't he?!

"Alright!"

Uzumaki Naruto nodded slightly, extended his right hand, and with a slight flick of his index finger, the Golden Chains retracted back to Uzumaki Naruto's back as if they had a life of their own.

"THUD!!!"

Hyuga Hiashi crashed heavily onto the ground.

Struggling to get up, Hyuga Hiashi looked at Uzumaki Naruto, his face dark.

"Uzumaki Naruto!!!"

"How dare you hang me up for a day and a night!!!"

Uzumaki Naruto showed no fear. With a slight movement of his index finger, letting the Golden Chains swirl around him, he said indifferently, "Is there something you need?"

Hyuga Hiashi was startled, instinctively stepping back two paces, then his face flushed crimson as he realized what he'd done.

Damn it!!!

Being hung in the sky for a day and a night actually left such a huge psychological shadow on me...

It's all because of these damned Adamantine Chains. If it weren't for these chains being so effective against me, how could I have been so humiliated...

Hyuga Hiashi forcibly changed the subject, gritting his teeth as he asked, "Where are you taking Hinata?"

Little Hyuga Hinata spoke up, a bit timidly, "Father, Naruto-kun is taking me home with him..."

Hyuga Hiashi nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

Home?!

Which home?!

Isn't this already your home?!

"No, you must stay home."

Hyuga Hiashi loudly forbade, his face dark.

Little Hyuga Hinata was startled and fearfully gripped Uzumaki Naruto's sleeve.

Seeing this, Uzumaki Naruto pulled little Hyuga Hinata into his arms, ruffled her hair, and looked at Hyuga Hiashi without backing down, saying coldly, "Hinata's father, do you still want little Hinata to be abused here?"

Hyuga Hiashi's face flushed crimson as he forcefully argued, "That was just an accident, not all ninja bully Hinata."

"Heh!"

Uzumaki Naruto sneered inwardly, the image of Hyuga Neji appearing in his mind.

The Branch Family wouldn't resent the Main Family?!

Nonsense!

"Then there's no way I can leave Hinata in this dark clan."

Uzumaki Naruto sneered, "Besides, don't you already have an excellent younger daughter?"

"Her name is Hyuga Hanabi, right!?"

"You care so much about Hyuga Hanabi, but don't care about little Hinata, so what if I take little Hinata away?"

Ignoring Hyuga Hiashi's objections, Uzumaki Naruto forcibly cleared a path with Adamantine Chains and strode out of the Hyuga Clan.

Hyuga Hiashi was furious but dared not speak.

The Hyuga Clan ninja were also full of fear, afraid of another fight.

This is too much.

Too overbearing.

Why did it have to be Uzumaki Naruto who awakened Adamantine Chains?