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"Idiot, slow down. You'll burn yourself. Let me blow on it for you," Nanfeng said hurriedly.

Hearing that, Naruto immediately grinned foolishly at Nanfeng. "Thank you, Nanfeng."

"You idiot, why are you so silly?" Nanfeng said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

What they didn't know was that Hinata had happened to see the whole thing while hiding nearby. Wouldn't this lead to a huge misunderstanding?

For the rest of the way, Hinata was lost in thought. Even after she got home, she still couldn't calm down.

She kept thinking about the way Naruto and Nanfeng had interacted that day. Deep down, she felt a faint glimmer of hope. Wouldn't it be wonderful if Nanfeng spoiled me the way he does Naruto?

But that was hardly realistic...

That night, Hinata tossed and turned in bed, scenes of her time with Nanfeng flashing through her mind.

No, I have to test how Nanfeng feels about me tomorrow, Hinata thought to herself.

The next day, Hinata got up especially early and quietly slipped into the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Nanfeng.

When Nanfeng woke up, he saw Hinata outside the door and looked puzzled.

"Huh? Hinata, why are you up so early today?"

Hinata blushed. "I was worried I'd get up too late, so I woke up early. Eat while it's hot. I made two portions."

Nanfeng paused for a moment. "Hehe, you're so kind."

Hearing that, Hinata grew even more embarrassed and couldn't bring herself to look up. "Um..."

"I... I'll head to school first."

With that, Hinata fled.

"That girl's getting more and more interesting," Nanfeng said with a smile.

Then Nanfeng started eating the breakfast Hinata had made for him. "Mmm! Not bad, not bad. It tastes great. Looks like that girl from the Hyuga Main Family isn't just a pretty face."

Before long, Nanfeng had polished off breakfast. He gathered his things and headed to school.

His Shadow Clone naturally went to Konoha Hospital. After all, it was a steady opportunity to earn Attribute Points.

Hokage Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood by the window, gazing outside as he pondered. Suddenly, his eyes settled on Nanfeng as he walked out of his house.

Hiruzen murmured, "That boy Nanfeng isn't as weak as he looks. Deep down, he's actually very strong."

Hiruzen had seen Nanfeng, but he didn't disturb him.

Nanfeng's figure gradually receded, eventually vanishing among the trees. Only Hiruzen's words lingered behind:

"If you want to train, then work hard. Don't disappoint me. But you're an anomaly, too. I hope I can keep you under my control. Otherwise..."

Ninja Academy.

When Hinata saw Nanfeng walk in, her face flushed again.

"Thanks for breakfast. It was delicious!" Nanfeng said politely.

"Y-you're welcome..." Hinata stammered.

"Hehe, all right. Let's hurry to class," Nanfeng said.

Hinata quickly returned to her seat.

A figure walked over to Nanfeng. When the seats had been assigned the day before, Uchiha Sasuke had become his deskmate.

Nanfeng glanced at the cold-faced boy, said nothing, and began meditating.

Host: Akiya Nanfeng.

Age: 6.

Stamina: 110.

Strength: 110.

Defense: 110.

Resistance: 100.

Reaction: 100.

Speed: 100.

text Spirit: 100.

Charm: 200.

Chakra: 520.

Skills: Healing Technique, Poisoning Technique, Divine ** Armor Technique. Kotoamatsukami (not awakened)

Evaluation: Loved by everyone; flowers bloom wherever he goes.

At that moment, Sasuke's fangirls came in and noticed Nanfeng. Their eyes immediately lit up.

"Wow! I just realized that boy is really handsome, too. He's every bit as good-looking as Sasuke!"

"I like him so much! He's way more handsome than my big brother."

"Yeah, yeah!"

"Hey, you guys, could you keep it down? Stop swooning over him." Just then, Sakura Haruno walked in and said impatiently, looking at the girls. But the next second, she revealed her own lovestruck side. "Sasuke! Sasuke!! Sasuke..."

Sakura Haruno ran up to Sasuke, staring at him with a lovestruck expression.

"Hello, I'm Sasuke. Can I help you?" Sasuke said expressionlessly.

"Ah, hello! My name is Sakura Haruno, but you can call me Sakura," Sakura Haruno said coyly.

"Tch." Naruto, watching nearby, grew annoyed.

Sasuke remained expressionless. "I have something to do. Excuse me."

With that, Sasuke left the classroom.

Seeing how aloof Sasuke was, Sakura Haruno couldn't help pouting.

Naruto had seen the whole thing, too. He walked up to Sakura Haruno, folded his arms across his chest, and said, "Sakura, Sasuke doesn't like girls. You should give up."

Hearing that, Sakura Haruno glared at Naruto. "Who asked you? Sasuke doesn't dislike girls!"

Sakura Haruno's reaction left Naruto awkward.

"Ahem, Sasuke really isn't right for you," Naruto tried again.

Sakura Haruno glared at Naruto in displeasure. "You jerk, what makes you think you can say that about Sasuke?"

"Uh..." Seeing Sakura Haruno like that, Naruto didn't know what to say.

"Hmph!" Sakura Haruno snorted and returned to her seat.

Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi had finally decided to make a move against Shisui Uchiha.

The Uchiha Clan was too much of a threat. This time, he had to seize the opportunity to eliminate Shisui Uchiha.

Even if Shisui Uchiha posed no threat to him at present, a Ninjutsu like Kotoamatsukami shouldn't exist. And Shisui Uchiha, who wielded Kotoamatsukami, shouldn't exist either.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

Just then, someone knocked on the door.

"Come in," Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

Shisui Uchiha walked in. "Lord Hokage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in his office chair and said calmly, "Mm. Shisui, how are your injuries healing?"

"I've recovered," Shisui Uchiha replied respectfully.

"Mm." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, then continued, "A lot has happened in the village recently. The village needs your help."

Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Shisui Uchiha quickly replied, "Please give me your orders, Lord Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Shisui Uchiha. "If you had to choose between the village and the Uchiha Clan, which would you choose?"

Shisui Uchiha hesitated before answering, "Lord Hokage, I don't understand what you mean."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and sighed. "Sigh, never mind. Regardless, the Uchiha Clan is indeed a threat."

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, Shisui Uchiha's heart gave a jolt, but he still feigned composure. "Forgive me, Lord Hokage. I'm afraid I'm too slow-witted to understand."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment, then said, "You're a smart man. I shouldn't have to spell it out for you."