Heartfelt words were said to move people the most.
Although Haku had no idea how Naruto Older Brother knew about her past, that no longer mattered.
"From the moment my Ice Release kekkei genkai awakened, to watching my mother die before my eyes, then unleashing my bloodline ability in a fit of rage and killing everyone in the village, including my father... back then, I thought my life would be nothing but darkness."
As she recalled her childhood, Haku clung to Naruto even tighter, her voice growing choked with tears.
"I was only seven or eight then. In the freezing winter snow, I wore thin clothes and huddled beside garbage heaps, fighting stray dogs for food and getting beaten by other begging children. Through all of it, I never shed a single tear."
At that point, Haku could no longer continue. Her sobs drowned out the words she wanted to say.
Naruto naturally knew about Haku's painful childhood. Right now, his mind was free of all distractions. He only wanted to hold this girl and give her whatever warmth he could.
"But... ever since I learned that Momochi had always treated me like family, and then you came along and treated me so sincerely too, Naruto Older Brother, I've found myself growing weaker and weaker. I keep crying without even realizing it."
"To suppress that feeling of weakness, I can only throw myself into work, so I won't have time to overthink."
Haku looked up at Naruto through tear-blurred eyes. "Naruto Older Brother, does seeing me like this... disappoint you?"
Looking into Haku's earnest eyes, Naruto carefully wiped the tears from their corners.
"Silly girl. This is proof that you're gradually letting go of your painful past and embracing life again. Don't overthink it."
Haku herself naturally had no idea