Konoha: The Female Ninja Fell Apart After the Diary Was Exposed

At Hyuga Hiashi's voice, Hinata Hyuga jerked her head up, disbelief filling her eyes.

Father... smiled!

"That's enough for today. Get some rest."

The smile vanished from Hyuga Hiashi's face as quickly as it had appeared. His usual stern expression returned, and he turned to leave.

Hanabi Hyuga stuck her tongue out at Hinata Hyuga, then turned and followed him.

Hinata Hyuga lowered her head and stared blankly at the ground.

This seemed to be the first time her father had ever praised her.

And it was all

because of the reward she'd received when Naruto-kun mentioned her in his diary.

"Naruto-kun... you really are wonderful."

From now on,

she had to do better.

Hmm... I'll start with a small goal.

Next time Naruto-kun says hello, I won't faint!

Meanwhile,

Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno were both brimming with excitement.

After receiving their diary rewards, they had each hurried off to a quiet spot to see what had changed.

They found that it was just as the voice in their minds had said.

Both their chakra and their physical fitness had improved enormously.

Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno each made up her mind.

No matter what,

she would make sure Naruto noticed her more often.

After all,

if Naruto mentioned her in his diary enough times, she would receive a generous reward.

Who

could turn down something like that?

This Wasn't How the Original Story Went!

[Ding!]

[Congratulations, Host! You've completed a diary entry. Reward: Max-Level Three Body Technique!]

At the system notification in his mind, a satisfied look crossed Naruto Uzumaki's face.

Compared with his first reward, the Perfect Sage Body, the Three Body Technique was far less impressive. But he had expected as much.

After all,

the system couldn't hand out outrageous rewards every time.

If he had guessed right, rewards like the Perfect Sage Body would only come around once in a while.

Most of the time, he would get ninja techniques like a max-level Three Body Technique.

"Still... not bad."

Naruto Uzumaki murmured as he took in the knowledge that had appeared in his mind.

As someone who had crossed into this world, he couldn't be sure he'd get far by suddenly changing his old habits and settling down to train.

Besides,

inside him

was a "stinking fox" that never stopped causing trouble.

"Transformation Technique!"

"Body Flicker Technique!"

"Clone Technique!"

After absorbing the knowledge, Naruto Uzumaki tried out the Three Body Technique.

He found

that performing it was as easy as eating or drinking. It had become second nature.

"Anything the system makes is top-notch."

After briefly gauging his strength, Naruto Uzumaki checked the time and headed for the Ninja Academy.

At the Ninja Academy, Naruto Uzumaki took his usual seat in the back row by the window.

But

to his surprise,

Ino Yamanaka sat down beside him the moment he did.

"Naruto, I made lunch myself today. Here, it's for you."

Ino Yamanaka beamed at Naruto Uzumaki.

"Really?"

"Thanks. I appreciate it."

Naruto Uzumaki politely accepted the lunch box from Ino Yamanaka.

"I hope you like it."

Ino Yamanaka's eyes crinkled with delight.

Once Naruto eats the lunch I made, he'll definitely mention me in his diary, right?

If I get that kind of reward a few more times, maybe people will start calling me a genius.

"N-Naruto-kun, can I sit here?"

At the gentle voice, Naruto Uzumaki looked up and found Hinata Hyuga standing beside him, her face bright red.

"Morning!"

"Miss Hinata... Hinata, this seat's free. Go ahead."

Naruto Uzumaki's mouth fell open in surprise when he saw Hinata Hyuga.

Well, would you look at that.

Hinata actually asked to sit next to me?

What's going on?

"Thank you... Naruto-kun."

With that, Hinata Hyuga sat down beside Naruto Uzumaki and lowered her head without another word.

Her whole body felt as though it were on fire.

If she didn't calm down, she was sure to faint again.

Ino Yamanaka rolled her eyes beside them.

What a flirt.

He was about to call her "little wife Hinata," wasn't he?

"Naruto, I brought lunch today too. Want to eat together?"

Sakura Haruno felt a pang of regret when she saw Ino and Hinata had taken the seats on either side of Naruto.

If only I'd gotten here a little earlier.

"No need. Ino brought me lunch, so I'm set."

Naruto Uzumaki spoke flatly.

"Oh."

Sakura nodded at Naruto's answer.

She had expected that.

After all,

ever since Naruto had awakened those memories, he hadn't once looked kindly at her.

Well, he can reject me if he wants.

As long as he notices me, it'll be worth it.

"How strange."

Naruto Uzumaki muttered under his breath.

What's gotten into Sakura these past few days?

Normally,

shouldn't she be chasing after Sasuke?

Forget it.

It's none of my business.

As long as she stops getting physical with me at the drop of a hat, I won't bother with her.

Ring, ring, ring!

The bell rang, ending the morning's classes.

"Naruto, let's eat lunch on the roof."

Ino Yamanaka invited him.

"Sure."

Naruto Uzumaki nodded, then turned to Hinata Hyuga.

"Hinata, want to come along?"

"Huh?"

"O-okay."

Hinata Hyuga nodded, her cheeks flushed.

After sitting beside Naruto all morning, she no longer felt quite so likely to faint when facing him.

"Let's go, then."

Naruto Uzumaki led Ino Yamanaka and Hinata Hyuga up to the roof.

Sakura Haruno followed behind the three of them.

"Hey, Sakura, why are you following us?"

Ino Yamanaka looked at Sakura Haruno as she asked.

"I'm not following you. I just want to eat lunch on the roof too."

Sakura Haruno shot back.

"Hmph."