Hanabi, Are You Sure You Want to Cuddle Up to Your Big Sister?

Yugakure lay south of the Land of Rivers. It was a village famous for its pacifism.

Far from the smoke of war, it was like a hidden paradise, attracting countless people who longed for peace.

Yet even a seemingly tranquil village like this was often visited by outsiders, bringing unexpected ripples in their wake.

Today, a special group of guests arrived in Yugakure, a peaceful village nestled among mountains and filled with the sound of running streams.

They were travelers from afar: Uchiha Hanabi, Gojo Rin, and Gojo Satoru.

The three had crossed mountains and rivers and endured countless hardships along the way before finally arriving at this legendary place of peace and tranquility, ready to enjoy a relaxing soak in its hot springs.

Steam rose beside the hot spring, and ripples shimmered across the water. With the warm hospitality of the villagers, Uchiha Hanabi and Gojo Rin had already changed into light yukata, eager to get started.

Their faces were bright with anticipation and joy. They were ready to enjoy a comfortable soak in the wonderful hot spring and wash away the fatigue of their journey.

In this scene, Gojo Satoru stood off to the side, preparing to take off his pants and join them to see what it was like.

Suddenly, Uchiha Hanabi turned around and said to Gojo Satoru, "Teacher Gojo, you're a man, and Rin-chan and I are women, so don't come bother us. Otherwise, I promise you might run into some trouble down there."

There was a hint of mischief and warning in her voice, and Gojo Satoru couldn't help freezing.

Hearing Uchiha Hanabi's words, Gojo Satoru felt a little awkward.

He immediately realized that his actions might be misunderstood, so he hurriedly explained, "Ah, sorry. I just wanted to watch you practice. I didn't mean anything else."

His voice was somewhat awkward, but there was also a hint of helplessness in it.

"Of course, I could also do something for Teacher Gojo." Uchiha Hanabi smiled and produced a small blade from thin air. Her confident, composed movements seemed to herald some kind of change to come.

Her eyes glinted with determination and anticipation, as if she were hinting at her resolve and abilities.

Teacher Gojo looked at Hanabi before him, his brow furrowing as an inexplicable feeling welled up inside him.

He knew that Hanabi, as an elite of the Uchiha Clan, possessed formidable strength and intelligence.

But he didn't want Hanabi getting caught up in any unnecessary trouble.

Especially when it came to things that might cause pain or harm, he hoped she would stay calm and levelheaded.

"Hanabi, you're putting me in a difficult position." Teacher Gojo sighed, his voice tinged with helplessness. "It won't hurt me, but the original body will feel it, won't he?"

At that, Hanabi gave a light laugh, as if she had expected Teacher Gojo to react this way.

She shook her head, her voice easy and cheerful. "I'm just a Shadow Clone. What does what happens to my Shadow Clone have to do with my original body?" She spread her hands as if to express her innocence and helplessness.

Seeing how carefree Hanabi seemed, Teacher Gojo couldn't help feeling helpless.

He knew that even though Hanabi was a Shadow Clone, what she did and the responsibilities she shouldered were closely tied to her original body.

"Hanabi, Hanabi, you're taking this way too far." Teacher Gojo looked at Uchiha Hanabi before him and shook his head helplessly.

His voice was full of concern and exasperation, as if he were worried Hanabi's actions might get him into unnecessary trouble.

Hanabi, however, didn't seem to care about Teacher Gojo's worries.

She casually put the little blade away in thin air, her face breaking into a delighted smile. Looking at Teacher Gojo, she curled her lips into a mischievous grin, as if to say, The original body became a boy who dresses like a girl after crossing over. After getting it cut off, didn't she like it?

At that, Teacher Gojo was left speechless. He knew that the "original body" Hanabi mentioned was her true self, Uchiha Liuli.

And "boy who dresses like a girl" was Hanabi's teasing way of referring to her original body's change in sex after crossing over.

Although Teacher Gojo didn't approve of Hanabi's behavior, he knew her personality well. Once she made up her mind, it was hard to change it.

"The original body wants to be a girl again. And in the Naruto World, everyone outside sees her as a girl now. If she doesn't want to be a girl, then why did she make me, Hanabi, as a clone? Isn't it obvious that the original body has wanted to be a girl for a long time?"

Hanabi continued, her voice full of confidence and delight. She seemed very pleased with what she had done, even enjoying it.

Listening to Hanabi, Teacher Gojo couldn't help feeling helpless.

He knew what Hanabi said was true. The original body really did wish to become a girl.

But that didn't mean Hanabi could do whatever she wanted to fulfill that wish.

"Once the Shadow Clone Technique is dispelled, the pain won't be that bad. Six Paths Sasuke went through a lot more pain than this," Hanabi continued, still smiling happily.

She didn't seem to take pain seriously; instead, she treated it like fun.

Seeing how delighted Hanabi looked, Teacher Gojo couldn't help feeling worried.

He knew that Hanabi was powerful and intelligent, but her overly optimistic and carefree attitude could easily land her in danger.

"If you do this, won't the original body dispel you early?" Gojo Satoru rested a hand on his chin and looked at Hanabi with a teasing smile, the corners of his mouth curling up.

He seemed to enjoy this conversation with Hanabi, as if he were watching an entertaining performance.

At that, Hanabi laughed, unconcerned. She shook her head and said, "No way. The original body wants to be the shadow mastermind behind the Hokage. How could she dispel me?"

Her voice was full of confidence and conviction, as if she had absolute faith in her judgment.

Seeing how self-assured Hanabi was, Gojo Satoru couldn't help feeling helpless.

Hanabi sometimes acted outrageously, but her intelligence and strength were undeniable. And her understanding of and loyalty to her original body were beyond question.

"Hanabi-chan, aren't you afraid the original body will get angry? What you did this time was a bit much."

Gojo Satoru tried to sound more serious to remind Hanabi of the consequences her actions might bring.

Hanabi didn't seem to care about his warning. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Teacher Gojo. I know what I'm doing. The original body sometimes disapproves of my behavior, but she knows I'm doing it for her own good. Besides, I thought this through carefully. It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, and it just so happened to help the original body fulfill her wish."

Seeing Hanabi's serious expression, Gojo Satoru couldn't help feeling surprised.

He hadn't expected her to take the matter so seriously, much less come up with such a reasonable justification for her actions.

"Then can you tell me what your real goal was this time?" Gojo Satoru asked curiously. He wanted to know what Hanabi was trying to accomplish by acting this way.

At that, a sly glint flashed in Hanabi's eyes. She smiled and said, "Actually, I just wanted to see whether the original body could handle this kind of stimulus. After all, she's always wanted to be a girl. I just helped her out. Isn't that great?"

"How great, exactly? You helped cut off your little brother so you could enjoy the show, Hanabi?"

Uchiha Liuli's voice floated into their ears, laced with teasing and amusement.

At the peaceful hot spring, her words were like a breeze, instantly breaking the calm.

At that, Hanabi's face flushed slightly. She instinctively looked toward the hot spring, where Uchiha Liuli was.

Steam curled above the water, seeming to veil Liuli in a hazy mist and making her expression hard to see.

"Lies! I, Hanabi, am not someone who enjoys other people's misfortune. You're slandering me!"

Hanabi went over to Liuli and spoke in a tearful, cutesy voice. Her tone held a hint of pleading, as if she were begging Liuli to forgive her.

Liuli couldn't help laughing at Hanabi's antics. She reached out and gently patted Hanabi's head, the tender gesture full of affection and helplessness. Her voice was warm and gentle as she said, "All right, stop fooling around. I know you're not someone who enjoys other people's misfortune. You just like joking around."

At that, Hanabi's lips curled into a smug smile. Seeing that Liuli wasn't going to blame her, she relaxed and continued to act coy. "Original body, Hanabi is your loyal Shadow Clone. I've always admired your boyish image. It took so much for me to gain an independent personality and become free. You're not going to dispel me, are you?"

Seeing the hopeful look in Hanabi's eyes, Liuli felt warmth rise in her heart.

She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Hanabi. You're my Shadow Clone, and you're a part of me. I'll respect your independent personality and won't dispel you on a whim."

At that, the weight finally lifted from Hanabi's heart.

She looked at Liuli gratefully, her eyes shining with determination. "Thank you, original body. I'll keep training hard and become a stronger ninja, so I can take on more of your responsibilities."

A look of relief flashed across Liuli's eyes. She knew that Hanabi liked to joke around, but deep down, she was strong and tenacious.

She believed that if Hanabi kept working hard, she would become an outstanding ninja.

Just then, Hanabi abruptly changed the subject and said mischievously, "If you dispel me, congratulations—you'll have picked on the easiest person in the Naruto World."

There was a hint of provocation and joking in her words, as if she were testing Liuli's limits.

Liuli couldn't help laughing at that.

Looking at Hanabi's playful expression, she felt a sudden urge to tease her.

Putting on a stern face, she said, "Oh? Is that so? Then I'd like to see just how formidable this easiest person to pick on really is."

At that, Hanabi's eyes widened as if Liuli's words had startled her.

She hurriedly waved her hands and said, "Original body, don't do that! I was just joking. I don't actually want you to pick on me."

Seeing Hanabi's panicked expression only strengthened Liuli's desire to tease her. She spread her hands in an innocent gesture, the corners of her mouth curling up in a playful smile. "Weren't you going to help cut it off? It's already gone. Can you believe that?"

At that, Hanabi froze. Seeing the teasing look in Liuli's eyes, she couldn't help feeling a strange burst of panic. She had only meant to joke around, but Liuli had found it so amusing that she was now teasing her in return.

"Original body, you... don't do that," Hanabi stammered, her face turning red. She realized that she really had gone too far this time and hurriedly explained, "I... I was only joking. I didn't think you'd actually..."

Seeing Hanabi's panicked expression only made Liuli want to tease her more. She deliberately put on a stern face and said solemnly, "A joke? That's not the sort of thing you can joke about. I'm serious."

Liuli's words left Hanabi at a loss. She had no idea how to respond.

Looking at Liuli's serious expression, Hanabi began to panic. Knowing that she had truly angered Liuli this time, she hurriedly lowered her head and apologized. "I'm sorry, original body. I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have joked about that."

Seeing Hanabi lower her head and admit her mistake, Liuli's urge to tease her gradually faded.

She sighed softly and said, "Forget it. I know you didn't mean any harm. But you should avoid joking about that sort of thing in the future."

At that, Hanabi quickly nodded. "Yes, original body. I'll be more careful from now on."

Liuli watched Hanabi's obedient expression, and her anger slowly ebbed.

She knew that Hanabi liked to joke around sometimes, but she was a good kid at heart.

She decided to give Hanabi a chance to prove that she understood her mistake.

So Liuli deliberately put on a stern face and said seriously, "Now that you understand what you did wrong, you'd better behave yourself. Don't disappoint me again." Her words held a hint of reproach, but they were mostly an expression of hope and encouragement.

So Liuli deliberately put on a stern face and said in a serious tone, "Now that you understand what you did wrong, prove it with your actions. Don't disappoint me again."

Her eyes held concern and hope for Hanabi. Her tone was stern, but her heart was full of understanding and forgiveness.

Seeing this, Hanabi understood what Liuli meant and nodded earnestly. "Original body, I understand. I'll prove that I've changed through my actions. Besides, you're a girl now too, so we should understand each other better, right? We can share girly little secrets and get along more naturally from now on, right?"

Liuli nodded gently, a smug smile on her face, as if she were proud of her sex.

She admitted without hesitation, "That's right. I'm a girl now."

Her words conveyed confidence and conviction, as if she had a clear understanding of who she was.

Then her gaze turned to Hanabi standing nearby, a playful glint in her eyes.

She asked teasingly, "Hanabi, do you want to cuddle up to me, your big sister?"

As she spoke, she even pointed at her own ample chest, as if showing Hanabi her feminine charms.

Hanabi looked at what Liuli was doing, and an awkward expression crossed her face. She glanced down at her own flat chest, then looked back up at Liuli, seeming at a loss.

"Wah, wah, original body, you've really succeeded in picking on Hanabi now," Hanabi said.