The last rays of the setting sun shone over Konoha, bathing the village in peace and tranquility. Meanwhile, Naruto emerged from the Hyuga Clan's main gate, his legs weak and his whole body drained. He sighed as he walked, looking as dejected and helpless as if the world had ended.
Naruto sighed and thought, I haven't even told her anything yet, and this is what happened. If I actually tell her, my harem will probably end in a bloodbath. Looks like I really underestimated how jealous women in this world can get. Once jealousy takes over, even someone as gentle as Hinata will pick up a kitchen knife. This world doesn't require monogamy, but as things stand, I'd better wait before telling Hinata about Anko. I'll tell her once she's cooled down. There's bound to be a way. Naruto Uzumaki, you've got to hang in there. Don't lose heart.
As Naruto limped out of the Hyuga Clan compound, Hinata and Hanabi, who had been hiding in their room, secretly watched him. Seeing his miserable, limping figure, Hinata felt her heart ache. "Hanabi, did I hit him too hard? Seeing Naruto-kun like this hurts so much."
"Feeling sorry for him already, Sis?" Hanabi replied. "That idiot's been fooling around with other women. Why should you feel sorry for him? He actually picked up a habit like that from another woman. If you ask me, you should just beat him to death. He's only an idiot anyway. Hmph."
Hinata said hesitantly, "Do you think I might have misunderstood him? Naruto-kun used to be so aloof, after all. He never took an interest in other women. How could he have picked up a habit like that? It's so strange."
Exasperated, Hanabi said, "Sis, you're still defending him! I think he's picked up bad