Naruto brought Hinata to Hokage Rock, found a spot with the best view, and sat down with her, overlooking the entirety of Konoha Village.
"Naruto, shouldn't we go help?"
"No. There was one thing the Third Hokage had never been wrong about: the people of Konoha Village would protect their village."
The fires continuously erupting throughout Konoha Village proved that Konoha's ninja had already launched their counterattack.
"As long as the people they love and the things they cherish are still in this village, everyone will be willing to fight for Konoha."
Naruto spoke with lofty righteousness, but his hands never stopped fidgeting as he tightly held Hinata's hand.
The meaning Naruto wanted to convey was obvious: Hinata was the person he loved most.
As long as Hinata was there, Naruto was willing to protect Konoha Village.
Hinata's face flushed crimson. She lowered her head to hide her smile, sweetness filling her heart.
She had never imagined that, after a single Chunin Ninja Exams, things would go so smoothly between her and Naruto. It all felt like a dream.
"Look, that's Konoha's ANBU. They've already wiped out the invaders in the north." Not knowing what else to say, Naruto could only introduce Konoha's situation to Hinata.
"Look, look! That giant using the Multi-Size Technique is Choji's father, Choza Akimichi." Naruto pointed at the massive figure in the distance as he introduced him.
Hinata stared blankly. Sure enough, she saw a giant walking through Konoha Village, swinging the long staff in his hand as he attacked the invading Sand Ninja.
As Konoha's ninja continued their counterattack, Sand Village and Sound Village forces were cut down in droves, their screams ringing out without end.
"Kakashi and Might Guy are working together to kill enemies." Naruto said apologetically, "You have the Byakugan, so