Konoha's Number One Unlikeable Genius

The Hyuga Clan compound.

After leaving the academy, Hinata Hyuga ran home without stopping for even a moment.

She clutched her report card tightly and let out a breath before slowly entering the courtyard.

The Hyuga Clan valued rules and etiquette above all else. If she ran straight inside, she would definitely be reprimanded.

"Father."

Hinata Hyuga arrived at the study where Hyuga Hiashi was.

"Come in."

A rather imposing voice sounded.

Hinata Hyuga slid open the door, removed her shoes, and entered the study.

"What is it?"

Hyuga Hiashi sat cross-legged on a tatami mat, holding a book in his hand.

"The Monthly Exam is over, and the results are out."

Hinata Hyuga stepped forward and knelt before him, the soles of her pale feet turned outward.

"What rank?"

Hyuga Hiashi asked calmly.

He had long since learned everything there was to know about First Year Class A, where Hinata Hyuga studied.

How should he put it? It was full of hidden talents.

The younger generation of Konoha's major ninja clans had all gathered in First Year Class A.

Especially Sasuke Uchiha, the younger brother of the super-genius Itachi Uchiha.

Hyuga Hiashi sighed inwardly.

Their Hyuga Clan also had a genius, Neji Hyuga, but unfortunately, he belonged to the Branch Family.

As for Hinata Hyuga, he had already given up hope.

Because Hanabi Hyuga had already been born.

According to the Hyuga Clan's rules, each generation could only have one member of the Main Family. The rest would be branded with the Caged Bird Seal and become members of the Branch Family.

In theory, either Hinata Hyuga or Hanabi Hyuga would become part of the Branch Family.

The so-called Caged Bird Seal was a means of preventing the Byakugan from falling into outsiders' hands.

But on the other hand, the Main Family could use the Caged Bird Seal to control the Branch Family.

"Father, please look."

Hinata Hyuga handed over her report card expectantly.

"Hm? First place?"

Hyuga Hiashi took the report card and glanced at it. His expression immediately changed.

How could it be first place? Confusion surfaced, and he rarely lost his composure.

This ranking far exceeded his expectations. Or rather, he had never imagined that Hinata Hyuga would take first place.

Hinata Hyuga noticed his expression.

Her heart immediately leaped with joy.

Clearly, her first-place ranking had greatly surprised Hyuga Hiashi.

"Hinata."

After finishing the report card, Hyuga Hiashi said, "You did very well. You did not disgrace the Hyuga Clan."

"Thank you, Father!"

It was the first time Hinata Hyuga had heard Hyuga Hiashi praise her, and she could not help revealing an excited expression.

"How did you get first place?"

Hyuga Hiashi asked curiously.

"It was Teacher Beizawa's help."

Hinata Hyuga answered truthfully.

Beizawa?

Hyuga Hiashi fell into thought.

Tokuma Hyuga, whom he had sent to protect Hinata Hyuga, had reported Beizawa's affairs to him.

The incident that had left the deepest impression on him was that Beizawa had helped teach a lesson to the brats who bullied Hinata Hyuga.

"It seems he is a good teacher."

Hyuga Hiashi nodded slightly.

"Yes."

Hinata Hyuga said earnestly, "Teacher Beizawa is amazing!"

How impressive could a Chunin be?

At most, his teaching ability was fairly good.

Hyuga Hiashi did not think much of it.

"Teacher Beizawa taught me how to climb trees. He said it could improve Chakra Control..."

Hinata Hyuga began talking at length.

Was this really his daughter?

Hyuga Hiashi watched Hinata Hyuga speak animatedly and felt as though she were a stranger.

In the past, if she could say five sentences in front of him, that already counted as talkative.

But now, she was completely different—far livelier.

The root of it all was undoubtedly Teacher Beizawa.

Hyuga Hiashi fell silent.

Unfortunately, he was one step too late.

Hanabi Hyuga had already been born. The tragedy between him and Hizashi Hyuga might very well repeat itself.

Beizawa left the Ninja Academy.

As he walked down the street, he sighed inwardly. Having someone to back you up really was nice.

Whether it was his selection of thirty questions or Hinata Hyuga being chosen as the outstanding student representative, both had been Hiruzen Sarutobi's doing.

Privileges certainly felt great, but Beizawa knew very well that all of this was because of his identity as a teacher and his bond with Naruto Uzumaki.

When it came down to a critical moment, he would not be able to do much. He had no voice at all in Konoha.

"Strength is what matters most."

As Beizawa walked, he recalled his missions.

The mission for Hinata Hyuga and Toranosuke to duel could be completed after the speech ended.

Her strength far surpassed Toranosuke's. As long as her personality changed somewhat, victory would be guaranteed.

The mission of sending Mizuki to prison would have to be put aside for now, since there was no suitable opportunity.

Besides, if he clashed with Mizuki, they would most likely have to fight.

Beizawa had mastered quite a few ninjutsu by now, but his Chakra was average. After fewer than two techniques, his body would be drained dry.

To be safe, he still needed another round of strengthening.

The key was the mission to learn Naruto Uzumaki's Sexy Jutsu, which could grant him the One-Tenth Card of Chakra Limit.

Developing the Sexy Jutsu was not difficult, but it would ruin his glorious, honest teacher image. It might even offend Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Beizawa stroked his chin.

Was there anyone willing to take the blame for him?

After thinking for a moment, his eyes lit up. There really was such a person.

Kakashi Hatake.

The more Beizawa thought about it, the more suitable Kakashi Hatake seemed.

First, he had the ability to develop it.

Second, he was a fan of Icha Icha Paradise and even used a shameless ninjutsu like Thousand Years of Death.

Third, his background was impeccable, so Hiruzen Sarutobi would not blame him.

With that thought, Beizawa immediately turned onto another road.

Before long, he arrived at Kakashi Hatake's home.

"I wonder if he's home."

Beizawa stepped forward and knocked on the door.

After waiting for a moment, the door opened.

Kakashi Hatake appeared, with silver hair and most of his face covered.

"Kakashi, I have something I'd like to ask you to help with."

Beizawa paused, then reminded him, "Don't tell anyone about this."

"Are you planning to defect?"

Kakashi Hatake suddenly asked.

"How could that be? That's slander!"

Beizawa hurriedly said, "There is only one sun in my heart, and that is Lord Hokage!"

"Then what is it?"

Kakashi Hatake fixed his dead-fish eyes on him and asked.

"Do you know Naruto Uzumaki?"

Beizawa returned to the matter at hand.

"What do you mean?"

When Kakashi Hatake heard that familiar name, his eyes suddenly gained a spark.

He did not merely know Naruto Uzumaki. He had been watching over him since before he was even born.

"I am currently a teacher at the Ninja Academy."

Beizawa explained, "And Naruto is one of my students."

"So?"

Kakashi Hatake asked in confusion.

"Recently, Naruto has been developing a ninjutsu based on the Transformation Technique."

Beizawa sighed and said, "You know, I'm just an ordinary Chunin. I don't have that kind of ability. You understand, right?"

"He can already develop ninjutsu at only six years old?"

Kakashi Hatake was astonished.

But when he remembered that Naruto Uzumaki was Minato Namikaze's son, it seemed acceptable again.

After all, the Rasengan, known as the ultimate change in Chakra form, had been developed by Minato Namikaze.

As expected of his teacher's son.

Kakashi Hatake sighed inwardly.

"You are the Copy Ninja, Konoha's Number One Unlikeable Genius. No one is more suited to this than you."

Beizawa asked sincerely, "Are you willing to help?"

"Don't call me the Number One Unlikeable Genius."

Kakashi Hatake paused before saying, "I have nothing to do tomorrow. Bring Naruto to see me."

Though he had already sealed away his heart and buried his love, he could not refuse his teacher's son.