Eternal Life?

Chapter 41: Eternal Life

After class ended, everyone was dismissed for lunch. Kushina suddenly felt flustered because she hadn't brought any lunch.

Noticing Kushina's awkward situation, Hyuga Matsuba pursed his lips and slowly prepared his own abundant lunch.

"Eat mine."

"Why is your lunch so plentiful?" Hyuga Matsuba's lunch was truly massive, by a rough estimate, enough for at least six or seven people.

"I figured you wouldn't bring lunch, so I prepared extra."

Hyuga Matsuba joked.

"Hmph, I can tell you're lying, but you're so sincere, I'll reluctantly accept." Kushina found a way to save face, then picked up a piece of greens and began to savor it.

"Wow, this is simply heavenly, how can it be so delicious?" Kushina was a little surprised.

"Mikoto's cooking is truly top-notch! I could smell it from far away. Let me have a taste!" Nawaki truly had a nose like a bloodhound.

"Here's a seaweed rice ball, nothing else." Hyuga Matsuba took out the smallest one and tossed it to Nawaki.

Nawaki ate while hopping around, but Kushina suddenly felt like she was eating wax.

"Which girl is Mikoto? Are you two close?" Kushina began to probe indirectly.

Now, upon hearing that girl's name, Kushina felt strange. She didn't know why, but she instinctively disliked that girl, even though she hadn't even seen what she looked like yet.

"You'll understand when she gets here. We two are the best, most intimate people," Hyuga Matsuba said, taking a large bite of a rice ball.

Kushina frowned, and after pretending to eat a few more bites of greens, she threw down her chopsticks and said with wide eyes, "I'm not eating anymore."

"You've barely eaten anything, can you even get full?" Hyuga Matsuba found it incredible, but it seemed Mikoto's appetite wasn't very large before either. Perhaps girls just ate little.

But that wasn't the reality. Kushina was both jealous and angry, which made her feel full.

Yet, she didn't understand why she felt this way. There was nothing specific, but she was inexplicably angry and jealous.

Silently watching Hyuga Matsuba devour his food like a whirlwind, Kushina's jaw nearly dropped. His appetite was far from ordinary.

"Why are you staring at me? I'm not eating your family's rice."

"Why do you always sound so aggressive?" Kushina's eyes were full of anger. Ever since she entered this classroom, she had been angered multiple times.

Lunchtime quickly ended, and the afternoon classes were about to begin. Because there were two new students in the class, the teacher needed to explain how to conduct practical lessons. The others were free to do as they pleased.

"Matsuba, I can skillfully use the Water Style: Water Severing Wave now. Should I demonstrate?" Nawaki pestered him again.

"Why are you so weird? Why do you keep coming to me? Don't tell me you actually like boys? Go somewhere cool, I don't want to see your demonstration!"

Hyuga Matsuba quickly ran away.

"You just like hanging out with girls, I'm not talking to you anymore." Nawaki huffed and left, going to show off his skills to other classmates.

But this time, it wasn't just for show. His demonstration was successful and had a significant impact, creating a river-like flow of water that spread across a large part of the training ground.

The teacher must have implemented disciplinary measures. Nawaki was now cleaning the grounds, looking quite pitiful.

"School is so boring." Hyuga Matsuba, having just finished training, felt listless and didn't know what to do.

However, Hyuga Matsuba had no intention of skipping grades or joining any organizations. Organizations usually had troublesome rules and regulations, and he preferred a free life.

During his time at school, he could slowly improve himself. By the time all the courses were finished, according to his plan, he would already be a master.

After graduation, even someone of Madara Uchiha's caliber wouldn't be a concern for Hyuga Matsuba. Eliminating them would be possible.

But the chances of success weren't very high. Even though Madara Uchiha was old now, Hyuga Matsuba couldn't underestimate him; he had plenty of tricks up his sleeve.

"Enjoy the process of refinement. I'm quite satisfied with this leisurely life." Sunlight shone on Hyuga Matsuba, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

This situation was much better than his previous life in another world, where he was constantly working and incredibly busy.

After resting until school ended, Hyuga Matsuba finally stood up, brushed the dust off himself, and walked home.

Upon entering the house, dinner was already on the table, and Mikoto was waiting.

He smiled at Mikoto, put down his schoolbag, and prepared to enjoy dinner.

After filling his stomach, Hyuga Matsuba shared the day's events, including the two new classmates, with Mikoto.

"Oh? Is that Uzumaki Kushina very cute?" Mikoto tilted her head and asked. Although the corners of her mouth were turned up, her aura was incredibly cold.

"Mikoto, aren't you getting jealous?" Hyuga Matsuba swallowed hard. This was the first time he had witnessed such a scene, and it made him nervous.

"How could she compare to you? You're the most beautiful girl in the world," Matsuba said nervously. Flipping over a vinegar jar was no joke. Alas, women indeed.

"Oh? If I were to repeat what you just said to Tsunade-neechan, what would your fate be?" Mikoto smiled even more brilliantly, but her words were full of traps.

"Mikoto, why are you like this? You used to be so understanding!" Hyuga Matsuba broke out in a cold sweat and said through gritted teeth.

"Haha." Mikoto was amused and then slowly said, "Just knowing my place in your heart is enough. I don't have any other extravagant hopes."

"How could that be? You are absolutely the most important existence in my heart," Hyuga Matsuba said to Mikoto with utmost seriousness, his eyes filled with sincerity.

"Oh? Is there anyone else who is a more important existence in your heart?"

"I..."

"Alright, I was just saying. But if you really don't keep me in your heart, I'll make you pay." Mikoto appeared casual on the surface, but her tone was extremely firm.

"Right now, it's just you and me. Don't you think I care about you? We'll be together forever," Hyuga Matsuba said calmly.

As he spoke, he touched his eyes. Immortality in this world was a piece of cake for him, who possessed the Tenseigan.

Because the Tenseigan could manipulate space-time, even though he hadn't figured out the time manipulation techniques yet, once he learned them, he could pause time. Wouldn't that mean eternal life?

Thinking about it, whether for himself or for others, Hyuga Matsuba had to train hard now and improve his abilities. Perhaps he could figure out how to manipulate time sooner.

Mikoto remained silent, gazing sweetly and quietly at the boy in front of her.

"Have you looked through the notebook I gave you before? Then I'll explain the operational techniques within it to you."

"Okay!" Mikoto happily accepted, ready to listen carefully to her little teacher's lesson.