Hinata's Happiness

Uchiha Sasuke was defeated.

This did not exceed Kakashi's expectations.

Since Su Yu was able to pass the Chunin Exams arranged by the Anbu, his strength was definitely above the three of them.

He had done this to let the three of them see the gap, to stir up their sense of unwillingness, and to push them to work harder.

Su Yu had defeated Uchiha Sasuke.

Haruno Sakura was trapped by the Water Prison Technique.

Naruto Uzumaki had indeed defeated the shadow clones, but his method was to use shadow clones to defeat shadow clones.

If they were to truly fight, Naruto Uzumaki's Multi Shadow Clone Technique would be a massive problem.

Even Su Yu had no way to defeat Naruto Uzumaki without using the Byakugan and the Sharingan.

The Multi Shadow Clone Technique fully illustrated the principle that there is strength in numbers.

"That's enough." Kakashi spoke up.

"Kakashi-sensei, I can still..."

"Naruto, if this were a real enemy, Sasuke would have been killed just now, and Sakura would be the best leverage to threaten you. In such a situation, would you choose to continue fighting or let me leave?" Su Yu interrupted Naruto Uzumaki.

Naruto Uzumaki opened his mouth, speechless.

Haruno Sakura lowered her head.

Uchiha Sasuke's face was full of unwillingness.

Kakashi looked at Su Yu with a hint of appreciation.

"Uchiha Sasuke, your taijutsu is too poor. Naruto has the Multi Shadow Clone Technique, making him your best opponent. Use your Sharingan to constantly spar with Naruto and accumulate practical combat experience, and you will become stronger.

Naruto, what you need to do is simple: use your taijutsu and shadow clone techniques to teach him a lesson.

Sakura, do you want to learn Medical Ninjutsu?" Su Yu stated his suggestions, finally looking at Haruno Sakura.

Kakashi was stunned for a moment, appreciating Su Yu even more.

To be able to identify the shortcomings of others after just a simple exchange—such talent truly belonged in the Anbu.

Haruno Sakura's heart stirred upon hearing Su Yu's words.

Medical Ninjutsu was indeed the most direct way to help her teammates.

"I have been studying Medical Ninjutsu recently, so providing some simple guidance shouldn't be a problem. If you want to learn, I can teach you." As Su Yu spoke, he dispelled his shadow clone.

"I want to learn." Haruno Sakura said without hesitation.

Su Yu looked toward Kakashi.

"Outside of mission hours, you are free to arrange your own time." Kakashi said lazily.

"Su Yu-kun, I want to learn taijutsu from you too." Naruto Uzumaki raised his hand.

"Once you defeat Uchiha Sasuke, you can come and challenge me." Su Yu rolled his eyes.

There was no need to say what Naruto Uzumaki was thinking; he couldn't even be bothered to expose it.

"Then, I'll be going now. Do as you please." After finishing his sentence, Kakashi left using the Body Flicker Technique.

Uchiha Sasuke stood up, glanced at Su Yu, and then looked at Naruto Uzumaki.

"Loser, follow me."

"I'm not a loser!"

Naruto Uzumaki said, somewhat angrily.

Then, he waved at Haruno Sakura and chased after Uchiha Sasuke.

"Su Yu-kun, please look after me." Haruno Sakura bowed to Su Yu.

"No need for formalities, let's study together." Su Yu waved his hand.

When they arrived at his doorstep.

Su Yu caught sight of Hinata Hyuga standing in front of his house at a glance.

Hinata Hyuga was just about to leave.

As she turned around, she saw Su Yu and Haruno Sakura.

"Did you bring me food?" Su Yu walked up to Hinata Hyuga and looked at the food box in her hands.

Hinata Hyuga blushed and nodded.

"For the next half month, I will be staying at home to study Medical Ninjutsu with Sakura. If you have time, you can come over every day." Su Yu said softly.

"Mm." Upon hearing this, the expression on Hinata Hyuga's face was one of pleasant surprise.

Haruno Sakura watched the two of them, feeling a bit envious.

Su Yu opened the door.

The two girls walked into the courtyard.

"Wait for me in the living room; I'll go prepare some hot tea for you both," Su Yu said to them before walking into the kitchen.

Hinata Hyuga and Haruno Sakura arrived in the living room and sat down before the low table.

Haruno Sakura looked at Hinata Hyuga, who had her head lowered, and felt somewhat at a loss for words.

Hinata Hyuga kept her head down, but her heart was filled with joy.

This was because her father had told her that she could come to see Su Yu whenever she was free, and he had even specifically reminded her to bring along some homemade dishes.

The previous few times, Su Yu had not been home.

This time, she would finally be able to let Su Yu taste the food she had prepared with her own hands.

The living room remained quiet for several minutes.

Su Yu arrived carrying the hot tea.

Three cups of hot tea were placed in front of the three of them.

Su Yu sat in the space between the two girls.

Hinata Hyuga opened the food container, gently pushed it toward Su Yu, and looked at him with an expectant expression.

Su Yu looked at the dishes filling the container and began to taste them one by one.

It was only after he had finished tasting everything that he looked up.

"The taste is quite good, though it's missing some miso soup. Could you stay tonight? I'd like to taste the miso soup you make for breakfast tomorrow."

"Eh?" Hinata Hyuga's face flushed red.

Haruno Sakura looked at Su Yu with a surprised expression.

"Just kidding, silly." Su Yu reached out and patted Hinata Hyuga's small head.

Hinata Hyuga was so embarrassed that she lowered her head.

Haruno Sakura felt even more envious.

"This is a scroll on Medical Ninjutsu, along with some of my own personal insights." Su Yu handed Haruno Sakura a scroll and a notebook.

"Thank you, Su Yu-kun. I... could I take these home to study?" Haruno Sakura said, stealing a glance at Hinata Hyuga.

It was obvious that she wanted to leave some space for the two of them to be alone.

"Just study here. If there's anything you don't understand, write it down first and ask me when I'm free." Su Yu shook his head.

"Yes." Haruno Sakura's face turned slightly red.

Su Yu took Hinata Hyuga's small hand.

"Let's go to the courtyard and not disturb Sakura."

"Mm." Hinata Hyuga's face turned beet red; she didn't dare look at the expressions of Su Yu or Haruno Sakura, keeping her head down and letting Su Yu lead her by the hand.

Haruno Sakura watched the two leave the living room, her face filled with envy.

If only Sasuke-kun could treat me like that too...

As she thought about it, her face grew even redder.

In the courtyard.

Su Yu and Hinata Hyuga sat on the veranda.

Hinata Hyuga's eyes were fixed to the side, as she was too shy to look at Su Yu.

"Does the Hyuga Clan Head know you came here?" Su Yu asked.

"He... he knows." Hinata Hyuga's voice was very soft.

"That dish was also something the Hyuga Clan Head told you to bring, wasn't it?" Su Yu looked at Hinata Hyuga.

"Mm." Her small head lowered even further.

"Is the Hyuga Clan Head implying something?" Su Yu leaned closer to Hinata Hyuga.

"I... I don't know." Hinata Hyuga's voice was like a mosquito's hum.

Su Yu reached out, lifted her chin, and made Hinata Hyuga look at him.

Then, he continued to lean in closer.

Hinata Hyuga was so shy that she closed her eyes.

The next second.

Su Yu's kiss landed on her forehead.

Hinata Hyuga's face was burning hot, and she still didn't open her eyes.

"If you don't open your eyes, I'm going to carry you to my room," Su Yu whispered.

Hinata Hyuga hurriedly opened her eyes.

Then, she saw Su Yu wearing a meaningful smile.

Once again, Hinata Hyuga lowered her head.

(End of chapter)