Hybrid Saiyan

Because he sensed a mysterious energy. Although it was very similar to Chakra, it was more domineering and far more aggressive.

The instant Naruto sensed the energy, he immediately thought of the "Qi" from Dragon Ball, Kamehameha, Ki Blasts, and Ki Blast Waves.

These were all different techniques formed by condensing Qi. Kamehameha went without saying, but take Ki Blasts for example.

A Ki Blast condensed Qi into a spherical shape, then launched it to cause an explosion. Its power was quite impressive.

Ki Blasts were also highly flexible. They could be fired singly, in rapid succession, or in double bursts, making them extremely versatile.

In the later stages, Goku and Vegeta rarely used those flashy techniques. What they used most often were Kamehameha and Ki Blasts.

It could be said that these two abilities ran through the entire Dragon Ball story and were exceptionally useful.

And now, Naruto vaguely felt that he could condense a Ki Blast.

Filled with anticipation, Naruto raised his right hand and began trying, little by little, to condense his Qi into a Ki Blast.

The domineering Qi circulated through his body. Naruto closed his eyes and slowly guided it toward his hand. He had thought it would take one or two hours of effort to succeed, but unexpectedly...

He merely made a slight attempt to condense the Qi, and a white Ki Blast instantly appeared in his palm—a Ki Blast brimming with explosive power.

"Did I really succeed? That was so easy, even faster than I imagined."

"And this Ki Blast is highly condensed and pure. Unfortunately, my bloodline is only one-tenth complete. There's too little Qi in my body, so I need to continue increasing my bloodline."

Naruto carefully examined the explosive energy contained within the Ki Blast, his heart flooding with joy. Its formation showed that he was on the right path and proved he had taken a huge step forward.

Through this, he could develop many abilities, such as the Flight Technique, high-speed flight, and even Instant Transmission.

"It would be great if I could learn Instant Transmission. With an ability like that, I could roam freely even through the universe."

Naruto murmured to himself, looking forward to the day he could use Instant Transmission.

But for now, the most important thing was to test the power of the Ki Blast. He also needed to develop Kamehameha. Since he could already condense Ki Blasts, Kamehameha could not be far away.

With a trace of anticipation, Naruto went before the mirror to straighten himself up before leaving, but the large patch of black hair in his reflection caught his attention.

"There's more and more black hair, and it's sturdy and resilient too."

Naruto ran his fingers through his hair and found that it seemed to have been styled in place. No matter how he messed with it, it quickly returned to its original shape.

"Not bad, not bad. I'm really looking forward to when it turns completely black. Forget it, time to go train."

Naruto did not linger. Once he was ready, he quickly left his home and headed for a secluded forest.

He was gone for several hours, only returning home with a smile as evening fell.

Outside Naruto's home.

The adorably airheaded Hinata sat quietly by the door with her knees hugged to her chest, waiting for Naruto to return.

A large bag sat to her left. It contained plenty of ingredients, as well as milk, breakfast biscuits, and other items, all specially prepared for Naruto.

After eating at Naruto's place twice, Hinata had discovered that his life was even worse than she had imagined. His meals lacked many essential nutrients.

So that Naruto could grow better, she had specifically gone to the store to buy many supplies, then painstakingly carried the large bag all the way here.

Unfortunately, only after arriving did she discover that Naruto was not home.

"Where did Naruto go?" Hinata looked around, sighed helplessly, and continued waiting with her knees hugged to her chest.

But then.

Just as she turned her head away, she suddenly felt a light breeze stir beside her. She turned back curiously and discovered that Naruto was somehow standing beside her.

"Naruto, you're finally back. Huh? I clearly didn't see you just now." Hinata scratched her little head in confusion.

"That's not important."

Naruto smiled and looked at the large bag beside her. "That's a lot of stuff. Why did you buy so much?"

"Well... I just wanted to eat more of the delicious food you make," Hinata said softly.

"Is that so?"

Naruto saw the milk and breakfast biscuits in the bag and knew Hinata had prepared breakfast for him. A warm current immediately flowed through his heart.

Instinctively, Naruto raised his right hand and patted Hinata's little head. "Thank you, Hinata. I'll make you even better food today."

After saying that, Naruto opened the door, picked up the large bag from the ground, and entered the house, leaving Hinata standing motionless with a bright red face.

After a while.

Hinata raised her fair hand and touched her head, then shyly walked into Naruto's home.

"Hinata, sit down for a bit. I just went training and I'm covered in sweat. I need to take a bath."

"Mm, okay."

Splash, splash!

The sound of bathing came from the bathroom. Hinata did not rest, instead beginning to prepare the vegetables.

While working, Hinata noticed the clothes Naruto had left outside. Their colors had faded somewhat. It was obvious that he had washed and worn them repeatedly, and they looked very old.

Seeing this made Hinata feel a little uncomfortable. She picked up Naruto's clothes and carefully checked their size, silently memorizing it before continuing her work.

A few minutes later.

After washing the vegetables, Hinata was about to dry her hands when she suddenly heard the bathroom door open. She turned around and happened to see Naruto walk out wearing only a pair of shorts.

In an instant, his strong physique, well-proportioned muscles, and streamlined body entered her sight.

His defined chest and abdominal muscles in particular gave her a sense of solidity and strength.

The visual impact left Hinata standing there like a stunned goose.

She had always thought Naruto's body was frail, but upon truly seeing his physique, she realized it was several times stronger than those of children his age.

It was even far better than most people's. Such an excellent body gradually brought a rosy flush to Hinata's cheeks, and she lowered her head in embarrassment.

It could not be helped. She was naturally shy. The fact that she had not fainted at the sight of Naruto's chest already made her quite brave. Still, her little ears had turned red all the way to their roots.

[Experience Points +1]

"Huh? You've already prepared the vegetables." Naruto came over to Hinata and looked at the kitchen.

"Y-yes."

Hinata still kept her little head lowered as she answered haltingly. Standing so close to him made the already shy her feel even more lightheaded.

"Do you want to learn how to cook from me?" Naruto thought that the two of them would definitely be together in the future. If so, Hinata would surely be the one doing the cooking, so he asked.

"I-I do." Hinata's voice remained soft and quiet, so faint it was nearly inaudible.

"Watch carefully. I'll teach you how to make Fish-Flavored Eggplant first. It's very simple, as long as you choose the right ingredients."

As Naruto spoke, he got busy in the kitchen. He explained everything in detail as he cooked, and once the Fish-Flavored Eggplant was ready, he turned to Hinata and asked, "Did you learn it?"

"I-I learned it." Hinata nodded shyly, looking somewhat at a loss.

Seeing Hinata's shy appearance, Naruto raised a brow. "What is this dish called?"

Hinata: "Braised pork."

Naruto: "..."