Jiraiya's Doubts

Xuanye and Orochimaru would never go easy on Hinata just because she was a cute girl. If anything, Xuanye might be even harder on her.

Hizashi could already guess what Xuanye would say when the time came.

Such a cute girl. One punch would probably make her cry for ages, wouldn't it?

Uchiha Genya could be that nasty sometimes.

"I'd advise against it. That place really isn't right for Hinata," Hizashi said, offering sincere advice as her uncle.

Hinata was much luckier than Uchiha Sasuke. At least she had an uncle who cared about her and spoke up for her.

Sasuke, on the other hand, had his whole family finding ways to make his life harder. The worst part was that he still had no idea.

After a moment's thought, Hizashi said, "Hinata's too young right now. How about she joins the Security Division for her internship after graduation?"

"I'll look after her. She's soft-hearted and shy around strangers, but beating a few people up should help with that."

Hiashi nodded. "All right, then."

The brothers chatted about a few more family matters. As Hiashi was leaving, he looked at Hizashi as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, all that came out was a sigh.

The two of them got along well now. Some things really didn't need to be forced.

Tsunade might have looked strong-willed on the surface, but deep down, she had a strangely passive streak.

Whenever Xuanye asserted himself, Tsunade would fight him with all her might at first. But once she realized she couldn't resist, she would go limp and let him have his way.

Last night, Tsunade had borne the full brunt of a barrage she should never have had to face alone.

Even this morning, Tsunade was still hiding