Hanabi was busy training, completely focused, and did not notice the brief exchange between her sister and their father. Her only thought now was to grow stronger—strong enough that no one would dare oppose her. Then no one would be able to carve that ugly Caged Bird Seal onto her sister's forehead.
When a butterfly in the Amazon Rainforest occasionally fluttered its wings, it might cause a tornado in Texas, United States, two weeks later.
Hinata could never have imagined that after she, this butterfly, fluttered her wings in the world of the Hokage, ripples had already begun to spread, waiting for the day they would become truly raging waves.
The next day, in Iruka's class at the Ninja Academy, all twenty-seven students sat quietly in their seats. Even Naruto, who was usually so restless, was no exception.
After roughly explaining the rules they needed to keep in mind for the exam, Iruka opened a file and said, "The subject of this graduation exam is the Clone Technique. Get ready and go to the classroom next door for the test."
Naruto's face clearly showed an awkward expression. Why did it have to be the ninjutsu I'm worst at?! Forget it. No matter what, I have to try my best this time.
Hinata studied Naruto and secretly thought, Look at that. Everything has already been arranged perfectly. Tonight, Naruto will be able to steal the Scroll of Seals from the heavily guarded Hokage Building without anyone noticing.
And Mizuki, the pawn, will be caught and thrown into Konoha Prison for some "further education." Naruto will also learn the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, which will serve him well for the rest of his life.
At that thought, Hinata could not help revealing a strange expression. Naruto, who was still feeling bitter inside,