Little Hinata, the Easy Win Girl

After Naruto finished speaking, Temari remained motionless and did not let go, but her sobbing stopped.

The room was completely silent, with only the sound of the wind whistling through the forest outside the window.

"Let go." Naruto's tone remained indifferent.

He could feel Temari stiffen, then slowly release him, her face buried deep inside, burning red.

"Here's your fan back," Naruto said, and a huge fan landed with a thud. Just as he was about to leave, Temari suddenly grabbed him.

"How?"

"Sorry"

"Understood." Naruto left without lingering.

Back at the Hokage Building, the mission report was already written, and judging from the handwriting, it was probably Shizune's. Tsunade was asleep on the table covered with documents, while Shizune stood beside her with an awkward smile.

Naruto whispered a thank you and quietly left.

Stepping out of the Hokage Building, the blinding Nikko streamed in. He glanced at his shadow and frowned. Without bringing Sasuke back, it was best not to see Sakura yet.

Let her calm down and slowly accept the fact that Sasuke already gone solo.

In Konohagakure, aside from those with extraordinary bloodlines, only Taijutsu geniuses like Guy can become stronger. Sasuke with a larger stage for further training, allowing him to prove his skills by killing his brother.

This was his choice, Naruto had no reason to persuade him to let go of his hatred and continue to hide in Konohagakure playing ninja games, being kept as the last bloodline of the Uchiha.

As he walked along Konohagakure Street, he pondered how to comfort Sakura next time. Life is a long train journey; some people always get off first. Should we be grateful?

Lost in thought, I looked up and saw a familiar petite figure walking toward the Hyuga compound.

Hinata.

"Ah!"

Hinata was startled by the sudden voice, but she felt relieved after realizing it was Naruto.

The two walked side by side down the street, keeping a distance between them and shoulder to shoulder.

"Naruto, are you done with your mission?"

Hinata twirled her finger and asked, but then suddenly remembered something and nervously put her hand down.

"It's alright." Naruto noticed Hinata's little gesture. "I was just joking last time, you don't need to take it to heart, Hinata-chan."

"Okay," Hinata obediently put her hands behind her back, her gaze somewhat uneasy, unsure where to look. She smiled, then blushed deeply.

"How about you? Have you been busy lately?"

"Ah, it's alright," Hinata said softly. Perhaps afraid that Naruto would think she was being too perfunctory by saying so little, she quickly added, "Team Eight is mainly responsible for tracking and reconnaissance, so I haven't had many missions lately."

"Most of the time, Shino is assigned to missions alone, so I've been training lately."

The Aburame Clan is indeed formidable in combat, excelling in both reconnaissance and warfare. Furthermore, Team Eight was a reconnaissance team specifically formed by the Third Hokage, Hinata's two teammates are frequently reassigned for various special missions.

"Hinata-chan is working really hard."

"Ah, no." Hinata quickly lowered her head. "I don't have much talent, so I can only spend more time training. I don't want to hold my companions back."

"Comrades are meant to help each other, so there's no need to push yourself too hard." Naruto was in a relaxed post-battle state, feeling warm all over, and he said whatever came to mind.

"You can never please everyone, so don't underestimate yourself. I know you're always trying to prove yourself, Hinata-chan, but you need to relax sometimes."

Hinata, as a member of the Hyuga Main Family, is not suited to participate in certain high-risk missions. It's also because the Main Family's Byakugan is just too overpowered, like a USB drive that can be plugged in and used at will.

If Hinata talented, that would be fine, but not everyone is a genius.

"Thank you, Naruto, I feel much better," Hinata said, pursing her lips.

"That's good." Naruto smiled.

He knew that no matter what encouraging words he said, Hinata would feel better; those who are favored are always fearless.

To be honest, before the Third Hokage's funeral, because of his status as Jinchuriki, Naruto didn't dare to have too much contact with Hinata from the Hyuga Main Family Hinata, so as not to cause her any trouble.

After the Third Hokage's death, before he could even catch his breath, he was captured by Itachi Uchiha. Then came Tsunade, and then Sasuke's defection—a series of events unfolded in quick succession.

"Are you going home now?" Naruto asked casually.

He's got nothing to do right now, and as long as Hinata isn't going home, he can go for a walk with her. Anyway, he'll just be lying around at home, so he might as well accompany the soft and beautiful girl on a stroll.

"Me? I want to go home," Hinata said somewhat shyly. "Father sent someone to find me; it seems he has something to discuss with me."

"It's nothing." Naruto touched his face and smiled. "I originally wanted to accompany you for a while, but since your father is looking for you, I decided against it to avoid getting you into trouble."

The Hyuga compound was just ahead, so there was no point in following them. Besides, the two of them walking together in broad daylight would likely get Hinata scolded when they got back.

"No way, that can't be true." Hinata, somewhat flustered.

She lowered her eyes, cautiously glancing up at him with a nervous expression. Perhaps Hinata herself didn't realize that this expression was quite adorable.

It made him want to pat Hinata's head, but he refrained. Suddenly touching someone's head because they're so incredibly cute at a time like this is practically tantamount to being a pervert.

"Huh?"

"What?" Naruto felt a moment of tension, thinking he had been seen through.

"Is it still not working?" Hinata mustered her courage and asked, stammering.

Naruto didn't refuse and took a detour to escort Hinata back. Hinata was quiet the whole way, but seemed very happy. He only turned and left after watching Hinata disappear through the gate.

After returning home, Naruto lay on the sofa for a while, then suddenly remembered the upcoming High-level Meeting. After a moment of unease, he slowly closed his eyes.

He brought the wind chimes from the old house with him, and they still hang in the same spot on the balcony, making a tinkling sound.

The window frames trembled in the summer breeze, and the living room was so quiet that you could hear his even breathing.

"Bite!"

A mechanical synthesized voice suddenly rang in his mind, Naruto on the sofa abruptly opened his eyes, sat up straight, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

[27% Nine-Tails' Recognition]

Is the process taking too long?

Naruto was still sleepy and looked completely bewildered. He hadn't intentionally tried to speed up the progress; he just thought things would happen naturally. Although he was happy that his progress had increased, half a day had already passed since his walk.

Why are you only arriving now?

Has the system malfunctioned?

Naruto tapped his head, but received no response. The wind chimes on the balcony jingled. He shook his head, pondered for a while without success, then hugged his blanket and went back to sleep.