Qingwu's little worries: I'm so glad I have you

"Ninja Art: Great Transformation Technique!"

A dazzling white light flashed, instantly lighting up the area.

"Wow! So pretty!" someone exclaimed in wonder.

"So cute!"

"That outfit looks like it was made just for Hinata. It really suits her."

"It's gorgeous. I want one..."

Someone else chimed in.

Hinata wore a Haku-white kimono adorned with delicate, tranquil lily patterns. She looked like a flower in full bloom, utterly adorable.

"Wow! Ino's skirt suit really shows off her figure."

"Yeah, it really brings out her presence. Noble, poised, confident, elegant... who knew an outfit could be so..."

Ino wore a purple skirt suit that made her look regal and elegant, like a mysterious violet.

"Qingwu looks so handsome!" someone shouted excitedly. "What style is that? I've never seen it before..."

"Damn, if I had an outfit like that, all the girls would be swooning over me..."

As for Qingwu, he wore a Martial Hero Outfit, looking dashing and full of masculine vigor.

"Hehe! That's because I'm a natural beauty." Ino couldn't help feeling a little smug at everyone's praise. She firmly believed her beauty was something she was born with, whether anyone praised her or not.

"Everyone... I... I..."

Unlike Ino, little Hinata was easily embarrassed. With everyone looking at her, her face flushed bright red, and she unconsciously lowered her head. Her little hands kept fidgeting nervously, making her look even cuter.

"So cute!" the others exclaimed. They were all moved by little Hinata's innocence and shyness, growing even fonder of her.

At that moment, a warm, harmonious atmosphere seemed to envelop the entire scene, leaving everyone feeling comfortable and happy.

Then...

"Aah... haa..."

Shikamaru gave a bored yawn. A jutsu like that looks like a pain. It'd definitely take ages to learn. No thanks.

What a slacker.

But a closer look at the glint of shrewdness in this slacker's eyes revealed that, in that brief instant, he had already devised several battle plans involving this Secret Technique—both ways to counter it and ways to exploit it.

Choji kept crunching away on his Potato Chips. To him, pretty clothes couldn't possibly be as tasty or appealing as Potato Chips.

"Interesting trick." Then Shino paid it no more attention. He only liked bugs.

"Tch. I thought it'd be something special. That's it?!"

Kiba went back to playing with Akamaru.

"Hyuga Seigo, you're nothing special either."

Sasuke dismissed it with disdain. All flash and no combat value—he thought Qingwu was wasting his talent.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! That's awesome! That jutsu's great! I want to learn it!"

"Qingwu, teach me! Teach me!"

Naruto's eyes lit up at the sight, and he shouted excitedly. He secretly figured that if he learned this jutsu, he wouldn't have to worry about getting caught when he played pranks on Iruka-sensei and the others anymore. Hahahaha...

"No way. Even if Qingwu teaches anyone, he has to teach us first." Ino also stared at Qingwu with burning eagerness. Even the normally shy Hinata was starting to look ready to try it.

"Big Brother Qingwu..."

It couldn't be helped.

A jutsu that let you change clothes anytime, anywhere...

For girls...

It held an irresistible appeal.

After all, what little girl didn't like pretty new clothes? And the ability to change outfits however you pleased was practically a godlike skill!

"I... I..."

Sakura hesitated for a long time before finally giving up with a sigh. She knew perfectly well that even if she asked, Qingwu wouldn't pay her any attention, especially when it came to such a miraculous Secret Technique.

It had to be said...

Sakura had a pretty clear understanding of where she stood.

"It's a family Secret Technique. Not for outsiders." Qingwu firmly rejected Naruto, then turned to the somewhat disappointed Hinata and Ino. "But you're my darling first and second wives. Of course you can learn it! Haha!"

"Yay!" Ino jumped for joy.

Hinata also thanked him softly. "Thank you, Big Brother Qingwu." The girl was still far too easily embarrassed.

"Hey, hey, hey! Why?! Qingwu, I want to learn it too!" Naruto shouted in protest.

"No reason. This is a special perk just for my darling wives." Qingwu held his head high with pride and hugged the two girls beside him tightly.

"..."

The silence lasted for quite a while.

"Qingwu, I could do that too, actually." Naruto suddenly blurted out something that shattered everyone's composure.

"Sexy Jutsu!"

As a cloud of smoke dispersed, Naruto's figure blurred, while the image of a woman with a shapely body gradually came into focus. Naruko's teasingly obscured body appeared before everyone, and she pleaded sweetly, "Lord Qingwu! Please, say yes..."

"Pfft!"

"Pfft, pfft!"

"Pfft!"

Inuzuka Kiba and Iruka, who had appeared at some point, simultaneously sprayed blood from their noses and toppled backward, inwardly exclaiming, My life has been worth living!

Another victim of Naruko's Sexy Jutsu was a certain old man secretly peeking at them.

Jiraiya, you wayward disciple. Someone's carrying on your legacy.

Shikamaru muttered about how boring it was and turned away, his desk lifting slightly. "That Naruto... he's so boring."

"Crunch, crunch!" The chubby Choji blushed and ate his Potato Chips faster to soothe himself.

No one could see Shino's face behind his high collar and sunglasses. But Qingwu's keen eyes caught his lecherous grin.

"That Haku-idiot..."

Sasuke turned his face away awkwardly. Heaven knew that, for a brief instant just now, he had actually...

Everyone was astonished to see that Qingwu hadn't reacted at all. His eyes remained clear and bright, without a trace of lust...

"Holy shit! This kid's actually a proper gentleman," someone exclaimed.

"Maybe his equipment doesn't work? Or he likes men... actually, if it's a guy, I wouldn't mind either..." someone else speculated.

"As expected of the Hyuga clan head. His self-control is incredible," another praised.

"What a hypocrite. I don't believe he isn't tempted." Of course, there were voices like that too.

"Hehehe... well, I certainly got an eyeful..."

"Holy shit! Naruto's a genius. Who knew the Transformation Technique could be used like that? Hahaha!"

"Buddy, I've got an idea. Hear me out..."

"Get lost!"

All kinds of speculation sprang up.

Damn, my eyes can see through illusions. Naruto's Transformation Technique doesn't work on me at all. In truth, Qingwu was secretly relieved that he hadn't embarrassed himself.

This is nothing. I used to be a man with a whole terabyte of 'study materials,' after all. I'd been to plenty of bars and clubs too. Naruto's little trick is child's play.

"You jerk, Naruto! Who told you to use such a filthy jutsu?!" The furious girls' anger instantly engulfed Naruto as they began administering some loving discipline. Thump, thump, thump, thump!

"Stooop!"

"Cut it out!"

"Looks like nobody's changed."

Qingwu breathed a sigh of relief too. He had been afraid that his friends would distance themselves from him after he became head of the Hyuga Clan.

That was why he was willing to come to school, and why he was willing to keep smiling at those crazed fans. Even the eye-catching Great Transformation Technique at the end had been a test of everyone's attitude toward him.

If he lost his friends because his status had changed...

Qingwu really would have been heartbroken.

As it turned out, children's hearts were still simple.

Ino and Hinata took his hands, trying to soothe the anxiety and unrest in his heart...

"I'm so glad I have you..."