Naruto: I, Shikotsumyaku, Byakugan Princess

Chapter 32 Yi Le

Steaming heat wafted from the kitchen, the enticing aroma of meat mingled with a hint of sweetness, making Hui Li's already ravenous stomach churn even more violently.

She just isn't in the mood to eat right now.

Before he could even return to Hyuga, he was mistaken for a spy from another village by the guards of Konoha. Before he could even sit down, the report had already reached the Hokage.

What's worse is that she's sitting right in front of the Hokage, having a pleasant conversation with the village's important Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

The level of suspicion has risen another notch.

The Anbu left at Hiruzen Sarutobi's signal.

The store fell silent for a moment.

Although Naruto couldn't read the atmosphere, he remained silent in the face of his extraordinary sixth sense.

Gray Glass Brainstorming.

To dispel the Third Hokage's suspicions, all you need to do is show your Byakugan.

But she didn't want to reveal her disdain.

My mother, Hinata Tenkui, has been away from home for many years. Who knows if my maternal grandfather, who is the head elder of the main family, is still alive?

The Hyuga clan is not a monolithic entity; it has a complex set of rules. Whether she, a half-Hyuga and half-Tankori, could become the head of the main family remains to be seen.

Now the white eye is being shown.

This undoubtedly puts him in the spotlight.

If a problem arises, the consequences will be unacceptable to her.

How to do?
Konoha also has the Yamanaka clan, who are skilled at searching memories; their memories cannot withstand scrutiny.

She didn't even need ninjutsu; an X-ray at Konoha Hospital would reveal that beneath her harmless appearance lay a dense periosteum covering her entire body and a skeletal structure that was definitely not human.

After absorbing the flesh of the Three-Tails, it increased its chakra reserves, a crucial source of power.

She underwent even more horrific human modifications to her body.

She is now 1.3 meters tall, but weighs an astonishing 200 pounds, which makes her walk a little heavy.

His physical condition was also showing abnormalities uncontrollably, unlike when he was hidden in the mist, which was not so easy to conceal.

This is a side effect of increased strength.

No matter how well a lion disguises itself, it will be difficult for it to blend into a flock of sheep.

"Hokage-sama."

Inside the quiet and cramped ramen shop.

Hui Li suddenly turned her head, startling Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been secretly observing her.

"Oh, what's wrong?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi stroked his beard and responded with a smile, his kind face displaying a benevolent smile that belied his status as the supreme leader of one of the Five Great Ninja Villages.

"If you have any questions, please ask them directly. Please don't keep staring at me like that."

Naruto, who had been openly staring at Hui Li's beautiful profile, immediately lowered his head upon hearing this.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but awkwardly twitch the corner of his mouth.

Young girls these days are so direct!

Although his eyes were covered by a cloth strip, how could his senses be more sensitive than those of an ordinary person?
A question flashed through my mind.

Seeing that Kairi had discovered their discovery of her problem, Hiruzen Sarutobi was no longer afraid of alerting her and asked directly:
"Hui Li, are you an outsider?"

"Didn't that ANBU member just tell you?"

"Your hearing is very good?"

"That's it."

What are you doing in Konoha?

"To find my family, become a ninja, and seek revenge."

"How did you manage to fool the chakra perception barrier?"

"An innate ability."

Hui Li controlled her heart rate and pulse, nonchalantly fabricating lies.

No matter how closely Hiruzen Sarutobi stared, he couldn't find a single flaw.

"To become a Konoha ninja, you must enter the Ninja Academy. The Konoha Ninja Academy only accepts native Konoha residents and does not accept wandering ninjas from outside the village."

As the principal of the ninja academy, Hiruzen Sarutobi bluntly rejected her application for admission.

Hui Li smiled.

She stretched out her finger, her slender, fair fingertip pointing towards the kettle behind the bar.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Naruto, who was secretly watching, looked over almost simultaneously.

呲!
The kettle lid shook violently.

Boiling water gushed from the curved spout, and to their astonishment, it leaped high into the air, splitting into three equal portions that flowed into the teacups in front of them.

This is... a ninjutsu without a seal?
wrong!

It's a bloodline limit!
As Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at the still, undisturbed water in the cup, its surface as smooth as ice, his heart was filled with turbulent emotions.

Water Release can be used without hand seals.

He still moves with such ease and precision, even more so than he does, something that would be impossible for someone of Hui Li's age.

Only a mysterious bloodline limit could possess such power.

"Isn't this okay?"

Meeting Sarutobi's surprised gaze, Hairi asked with a smile.

This is all she has on her body that she can display. But it's enough.

No ninja village would be willing to use a precious bloodline ninja as a spy, especially a genius who awakened his bloodline at such a young age.

It's not worth it, and it's too conspicuous.

The combination of the Three-Tails' unsealed Water Release techniques and the Byakugan's extraordinary chakra control makes her a formidable opponent in terms of Water Release control, even against Tobirama Senju.

Although her true identity remains in doubt, the identity of a spy has nothing to do with her anymore.

As long as she isn't mistaken for a spy, once she reveals her Byakugan and returns to the Hyuga main family, any issues regarding her identity can be resolved with the family's support.

She had no choice but to reveal a portion of her power, which was a stopgap measure when she had no other options.

"Hui Li, you're amazing! Can you teach me?"

Naruto, standing to the side, was completely stunned.

He examined the hot water in the glass from top to bottom, and even curiously took a sip, sticking out his tongue as it was scalded.

"This can't be taught, what do you say, Third Hokage?"

Ignoring the somewhat dejected Naruto, Hairi looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"It's really amazing."

After the initial surprise, the hostility in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes lessened slightly.

He understood what Hui Li meant.

Given the rarity and value of bloodline ninjas, even that old man Danzo wouldn't stoop to sending bloodline ninjas as spies.

That wasn't sending spies; it was simply transferring talent.

If any leader of a ninja village were to send a bloodline ninja as an undercover agent, Hiruzen Sarutobi would be more than happy to welcome him. He would give you any intelligence you wanted directly, without you having to ask.

As long as your bloodline spy can have children, that's fine.

That's a precious bloodline limit!

Known as the professor of ninjutsu, he is not as good as a little girl in terms of water release control. That's how enviable bloodline power is.

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment and then slowly said:
"Bloodline ninjas are indeed rare, but Konoha has its rules. Outsiders are not allowed to enter the Ninja Academy. This is a rule set by the Second Hokage, and no one can break it."

"No problem, I respect the rules."

Hui Li smiled and nodded.

She also understood the unspoken meaning in Sarutobi's words.

Outsiders cannot enter the Ninja Academy, but conversely, once she becomes a member of Konoha, she can enter the Ninja Academy.

The problem has become simple.

"The noodles are here."

Ayame and Tetsuya emerged from the kitchen carrying three bowls of tonkotsu ramen.

The tense atmosphere was broken by the two of them.

"We don't talk about work during meals."

"As it should be."

An old man and a young boy nodded to each other, seemingly sharing the same unspoken understanding despite being complete strangers.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Naruto stared excitedly at the ramen in front of him, a happy smile almost overflowing from his face.

"Grey Glass, you should try it."

Hui Li picked up a piece of pork bone with ease and tasted it.

Salty and savory, soft and sweet.

"Mmm, delicious. Naruto's recommendation is definitely great."

"Hey hey hey!"

When praised by his new friend, Naruto proudly put his hands on his hips and laughed, just like Squirtle in a meme.

Upon seeing this, Sarutobi's wrinkles deepened even further.

How many bowls are you planning to eat this time?

The middle-aged man squinted, wiped his wet hands on the apron in front of him, and said to Naruto with a smile.

Five bowls!

Naruto opened his palm and made a big five.

"Oh? That's really impressive, Naruto!"

"I'm so impressed," the middle-aged man said dramatically.

"My wallet is going to suffer," Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head helplessly, looking heartbroken.

"Then we should eat as much as we want, right Naruto?"

"Yes!"

Miss Changpu covered her mouth and chuckled.

In a pleasant atmosphere, the tense atmosphere inside the ramen shop completely dissipated.

Watching Naruto laugh heartily, eat heartily, and occasionally make funny faces.

Hui Li pursed her lips and looked up at the ramen sign with the word "Ichiraku" on the wall. She couldn't help but feel warm and peaceful.

In such a harsh environment, it is hoped that Naruto will be able to maintain an optimistic and positive attitude in the future.

The atmosphere here is less like a noodle shop and more like a family gathering.

Ichiraku Ramen is not just about noodles!
(End of this chapter)