Eating Hinata's Soft Rice

After spending a day in the Chaos Temple, Roman and Hinata Hyuga returned, reappearing in the Hyuga Clan Head's room.

Compared to before, the amount of Chakra within both of them had significantly increased.

For example, the Chakra in Hinata Hyuga's body had now gone from the level of a typical Genin to the amount a typical Chunin would possess.

As for Roman, perhaps because he resembled the original Earth Roman, or perhaps because he inherited the largest core of a soul, his Chakra growth after a day of contact with Hinata Hyuga and Furina was even faster than Hinata Hyuga's, despite her being a princess of the Hyuga Clan.

He had now reached the Chakra level typically found in a Jonin. To be precise, it was probably about one Kakashi's worth.

The amount of Chakra Kakashi possesses.

In addition, Roman and Hinata's ocular power also improved rapidly. Their Byakugan vision became better, allowing them to see things much further away.

Of course, besides their Chakra and Byakugan ocular power, they also made progress in mastering Water Release nature transformation.

This meant that the power of the Water Release Ninjutsu they mastered would be greatly enhanced!

"This was a very meaningful journey," Roman said, raising his palm. In just an instant, a blue Rasengan appeared, spinning continuously in his hand.

Then, Roman's thought stirred slightly, and he added Water Release Chakra.

In a flash, the Rasengan's color changed, becoming deeper and larger… The swirling vortex within it was like ocean waves, continuously making whooshing sounds.

Hinata Hyuga, standing nearby, observed this scene and commented, "This Rasengan is the Water Release: Rasengan that didn't appear in the Naruto anime, and more importantly, the purity of the Water Release nature transformation Chakra you integrated into it is very high, directly escalating the power of this Water Release: Rasengan from A-rank to S-rank."

Roman nodded slightly, gazing at the unique Rasengan in his hand. "Indeed, I can feel that if I were to throw this Rasengan, it could create a river vortex, sucking enemies into it and crushing them!"

Hinata Hyuga quickly stopped him, "Don't even think about it! If you really threw that thing, the Hyuga Estate would be destroyed, and then we'd both be homeless, or even become Konoha rogue ninja, ending up on the wanted list!"

"Don't worry, I'm not that crazy."

As he spoke, the Water Release: Vortex Rasengan in Roman's hand gradually shrank, ultimately being crushed by his five fingers.

Hinata Hyuga nodded slightly at this, then said to Roman, "We've been in the Chaos Temple for a day. We haven't had a proper meal; we've just been eating the Hyuga Clan secret medicine and military rations I brought with me, as well as the small dessert cakes Furina had.

"I'm hungry now."

Upon hearing this, Roman quickly recalled the wonderful moments they shared in the Chaos Temple, eating secret medicine and sharing Furina's small cakes.

Especially when he and Hinata shared Furina's cake, Furina's puffed-up, pouting face and her distressed expression were still vivid in his mind… It was truly amusing.

As Roman thought about this, a faint smile touched the corner of his lips. He gently took Hinata Hyuga's hand and said, "Then let's go. I'm going to eat the soft rice of this Hyuga Clan's Lady Hinata."

"Eat as much as you want, eat without worry... but before you eat soft rice, remember to turn off your Byakugan. Otherwise, it'll be hard for me to explain where your Byakugan came from."

Hinata Hyuga smiled faintly.

Roman nodded, his eyes returning to their normal color.

Then, Hinata Hyuga stood up, pushed open the large door, and called out a guard's name from outside:

"I'm hungry, Hyuga Fuyu, bring the food. Oh, and don't just prepare mine; prepare Roman's too. The portions should be the same, no, actually, make his half again as much as mine."

"..."

Silence. No one responded.

?!

Hinata Hyuga frowned slightly, a look of confusion on her face, but she quickly understood:

She and Roman had been in the Chaos Temple for a day!

Hyuga Fuyu, that Branch Family guard, must have already noticed something was amiss.

He probably ventured to open the Clan Head's room and discovered she was gone.

Realizing this, Hinata Hyuga immediately activated her Byakugan. Through its 360-degree all-seeing vision, she quickly confirmed that the Hyuga Clan ninjas were all using the Body Flicker Technique, searching for her... to see if she had been kidnapped.

Hinata: "Let's go."

Roman: "Where to?"

Hinata: "To find my old man. He found us missing and suspects we've been kidnapped.

"He's currently leading people searching the world for us. Let's go tell him we're not missing and haven't been kidnapped."

"Alright."

Roman nodded slightly.

Thump-thump.

The two walked hand-in-hand out of the Clan Head's room, heading towards the area with the highest concentration of Hyuga Clan Chakra.

Before long, a Hyuga Branch Family ninja, who was searching within the compound, noticed them:

Lady Hinata?

And Roman, the one suspected of kidnapping Lady Hinata?

I must report this news to Clan Head Hiashi Hyuga.

Clone Jutsu!

Body Flicker Technique!

The Hyuga Branch Family ninja first performed a clone jutsu, leaving a clone to monitor the two, then used the Body Flicker Technique to rapidly go notify the Clan Head.

Before long, Hinata saw a being with immense Chakra rapidly approaching her.

Within mere tens of seconds, it arrived before Hinata, who exclaimed in joyful surprise:

"Hinata, you're alright."

Hinata Hyuga smiled faintly. "I'm fine, Father... There's no need to make such a fuss searching for me anymore. I wasn't missing, nor was I kidnapped.

"I simply took Roman with me to achieve my goal. As for what that goal is, I told you before it's a secret and I can't tell you yet."

Hiashi Hyuga's face darkened upon hearing this. "I'm sorry, Hinata, but your father cannot agree. This time, the clan expended a great deal of effort searching for you.

"Moreover, unpleasant rumors have surfaced in the village, claiming that the Hyuga Clan Head's eldest daughter eloped with someone!

"And most importantly, the clan elders already know that the person you brought back, whom you wish to support, is an ordinary person who doesn't even possess the talent to cultivate Chakra.

"The elders believe that if such a person were truly with you, it would taint the Hyuga Clan's bloodline!

"Therefore, you must report exactly where you went to the clan!

"Furthermore, Roman must also be dealt with, at the very least, expelled from the clan."

Upon hearing this, Hinata Hyuga raised her head and looked directly at Hiashi Hyuga with her Byakugan. "Father, this isn't just the clan elders' opinion, is it? This must be your opinion too."

"..."

Hiashi Hyuga fell silent, not speaking.

He was clearly tacitly agreeing.