After enduring until the taijutsu class ended, Mikoto went home first because her family was strict.
Shuji, Nawaki, and Hiashi squatted in a neat row at the entrance of the Ninja Academy, while Hinagiku and Hizashi stood behind Shuji and Hiashi respectively.
The last time the three of them had looked like this was when they were waiting for Hyuga Shunichi to get out of school.
As an inexplicable aura spread out, a small vacuum formed in front of the three of them.
"I lost..."
Kushina was the first to come out. The dejected girl immediately said sadly when she saw Shuji and the others, walking toward them as she spoke.
"It's okay. We'll continue special training tonight."
Shuji pursed his lips before speaking to Kushina. Honestly, seeing Kushina get defeated made him feel a little embarrassed.
After all, he had confidently told Kushina yesterday that she definitely wouldn't lose.
But the result was...
"She's here."
Just then, Hiashi, who had kept his Byakugan activated beside them, suddenly stood up.
"What's this?"
Kushina froze, looking at Hiashi in surprise.
"He's quite interested in the person who defeated you."
Shuji raised an eyebrow at Hiashi's words and explained to Kushina.
"Huh?"
Kushina blanked out, then looked toward Hiashi, who was already walking over to Namikaze Minato.
"Hello."
Having arrived before Namikaze Minato, Hiashi greeted him.
"Hel... hello."
Looking at Hiashi's Byakugan, Kushina standing not far behind him, and several other unfamiliar but obviously older... students?
They're not going to beat me up, are they?
Namikaze Minato swallowed unconsciously.
"Don't be nervous. I'm Hyuga Hiashi. I saw your fight with Kushina today. You're very fast."
Noticing Minato's nervousness, Hiashi stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder with a light laugh.
To be honest, Hiashi was a little nervous inside as well.