The Bitterness Within His Body, Hinata Helps Him Eat

Takasaki's sleepy eyes gradually cleared, especially once he realized that Naruto's miserable state was the result of a beating from Sakura Haruno. He was wide awake now.

What is a "simp"?

Naruto is the definition of one.

If it weren't for Naruto's incredible constitution, he wouldn't have been able to recover for a week after being pummeled like that by Sakura.

Takasaki turned his head to look at Sakura, seeing her as usual, tirelessly trying to strike up a conversation with Sasuke at his desk. Even though Sasuke ignored her, she still wore a radiant smile on her face.

Just as Naruto was a simp for Sakura, Sakura was a simp for Sasuke.

The difference between how Sasuke and Sakura treated their respective simps was that Sasuke never gave his simp any hope, while Sakura gave Naruto hope time and time again—only to kick him to the curb the moment she finished using him to solve her problems.

As a pure-hearted warrior, Naruto had lost count of how many times he had been sent crashing to the ground.

It was precisely because of this that Takasaki had no good impression of Sakura; even though she was sweet-looking and had long pink hair, he still disliked her.

Dislike was one thing, but since Sakura hadn't done anything to harm him, he certainly wasn't going to go out of his way to cause her trouble.

Naruto was a simp of his own free will, and Takasaki knew that no amount of interference on his part would change that.

When a simp falls in love, they are always blind and ignorant; they only wake up once they are covered in scars.

As for Naruto betraying him, Takasaki didn't take it to heart.

After all, Naruto at this stage had absolutely no defense against Sakura. Forget about him teaching Naruto how to seduce a female classmate into helping him cheat; even if Naruto knew the Nine-Tails was inside him, he would tell Sakura everything without reservation if she asked.

Then again.

Even if Sakura knew that Hinata was going to help him cheat on the upcoming exam, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Unless Sakura had nothing better to do than report him and Hinata, which would be crossing the line.

However, Takasaki didn't think Sakura would do something so pointless; there was simply no need.

With that thought, Takasaki cast his gaze toward Sakura.

To be honest, Sakura was quite attractive and had a distinct look. Her only flaw was her poor character; she wasn't as pure-hearted as Hinata.

If he could look past her flaws, he might consider adding her to his harem once he became stronger in the future.

But unfortunately, her flaws were something he truly couldn't overlook.

Naruto didn't notice that Takasaki was sizing up the goddess of his heart.

In fact, Naruto wasn't without grievances toward Sakura at the moment. After all, the pain from his injuries was constant, but because Sakura was the girl he liked, he could endure it without showing it.

He continued to apologize to Takasaki.

To this, Takasaki waved his hand dismissively: "It's fine, Naruto, don't take it to heart. You didn't do it on purpose. Don't let this distract you from the upcoming exam. We're good friends, I forgive you."

"You forgive me?"

Naruto was stunned.

Betraying a comrade was a serious matter, yet Takasaki had forgiven him so easily.

Takasaki continued to eye Sakura, giving Naruto a perfunctory reply:

"After all, you've said you want to become a great figure like the Hokage. I believe you can succeed. Since you're going to be a big shot, you're bound to make a few small mistakes. If the other students in class don't understand you, that's their business, but since I'm a dead-last just like you, it would be unreasonable for me not to understand you."

Hearing this, Naruto's gaze faltered.

Takasaki's words had struck a chord deep within him.

The apologies on Naruto's lips died away.

He had told many people about his dream of becoming Hokage, but only Takasaki remembered.

Every time he brought it up in front of Sakura, she would scoff and tell him he would never become Hokage in this lifetime. Only Takasaki said he could succeed.

Takasaki had discovered a way to get a female classmate to help him cheat and had told him without holding anything back.

Even when he accidentally betrayed Takasaki, Takasaki had forgiven him without a second thought.

Yet Sakura, who had promised to give him her first kiss, had not only broken her word but had also beaten him to a pulp.

The Sakura he had been fawning over didn't think twice about him.

Takasaki, a fellow dead-last, treated him like a real brother.

"Takasaki... you..."

Naruto's voice choked up, and he couldn't finish his sentence.

As Takasaki watched Sakura, wondering how he should interact with her if she ever changed her ways enough for him to accept her, he suddenly felt that Naruto's voice sounded off.

He turned his head and realized that Naruto, sitting beside him, was covered in tears. "Wait, Naruto, why are you crying?"

"I... I'm just so touched... you're too good to me," Naruto said, wiping his eyes.

Takasaki laughed: "Is it really that deep? We're bros."

"Takasaki, you... if only you were a girl. If you were, and you treated me this well, I'd definitely fall for you." Naruto continued, sobbing.

Takasaki didn't know how to respond to that, and he felt a sudden, uncomfortable chill run down his spine.

Good grief, he treated Naruto like a brother, yet Naruto actually wanted to fence with him.

Fortunately, he knew Naruto's sexual orientation.

Come to think of it, was Naruto so moved that he wished Takasaki were a girl just because he felt Takasaki was good to him?

Actually, in the original plot, there was a girl who was silently good to Naruto and cared for him: the young lady of the Hyuga Clan, Hinata.

It was just that because Hinata was too shy and reserved, Naruto didn't realize it until the later stages of the story. From then on, Naruto stopped being a simp for Sakura Haruno and naturally ended up with Hinata, living a loving life together.

The key was that now that Takasaki had transmigrated here, some things had already changed.

"It's alright, Naruto, stop crying. People will laugh at you."

Takasaki pulled out a tissue to wipe Naruto's tears while glancing toward Hinata's direction.

Hinata finished cleaning the blackboard, obediently placed the eraser on the podium, clapped her hands lightly, and walked toward her seat.

Suddenly, she felt something and realized that someone seemed to be watching her.

Hinata turned her head to look toward Takasaki's side. Their eyes met, and not knowing what was running through her mind, her face suddenly flushed red. She quickly looked away, lowered her head, and returned to her seat.

In private, she would take the initiative to interact with Takasaki.

She would even take Takasaki to her family's reception room, acting like a tutor, to teach him the Three Body Technique one-on-one.

The problem was that the classroom was full of classmates, all of whom were acquaintances.

Whenever there were too many people, Hinata couldn't help but get cold feet.

Hinata's shy demeanor made Takasaki find her exceptionally cute.

Naruto, the wife you had in the original plot is wonderful; she will be mine from now on.

Since we're brothers, you'll forgive me, right?

In the future, he would endure the bitterness of love on Naruto's behalf.

And in the future, Hinata would help him endure the bitterness within his body.