Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

In the distance, two other people were observing the situation on Baiyun Qingye's side.

It was Itachi Uchiha, and Kakashi who had guided him through the work of the Anbu.

Given the current situation in Konoha, unless there are special arrangements made by Hiruzen Sarutobi, most of the Anbu's work involves taking turns protecting Naruto and secretly monitoring some of the more unruly clans in the village.

Kakashi certainly couldn't take the other person to spy on those clans, since the Uchiha were the village's primary source of unrest...

Kakashi looked thoughtfully at the two who were doing push-ups.

No one understands Matt Kay better than him.

The two are childhood friends and lifelong rivals. Although Might Guy always takes the initiative to challenge him, their relationship is already very close.

For example, acorns that I've seen before...

Kakashi quickly shook his head, trying to shake off these brain-polluting thoughts, and then his expression became somewhat strange.

Although it was he who took the initiative to recommend Might Guy to Hiruzen Sarutobi to become Naruto's teacher, the level of chemistry between the two now seems to have exceeded his expectations.

He was a little worried that if Naruto turned into Guy after a while, even Minato Namikaze and Kushina probably wouldn't recognize him.

Unlike Kakashi.

Itachi Uchiha looked at the group of people by the river with a look of satisfaction on his face.

Sasuke has made some good friends...

More importantly, Sasuke and the Jinchuriki also became friends.

The Uchiha clan has always been forbidden from approaching Jinchuriki, since everyone saw the Sharingan in the Nine-Tails' eyes during the Nine-Tails' Night.

This is something that the Uchiha clan cannot explain, no matter how they try.

Now that Sasuke and the Jinchuriki have become friends, and the village's higher-ups haven't stopped it, does this mean that the village is starting to accept the Uchiha clan back?

This might be the hope for the Uchiha clan...

"That Uchiha Sasuke must be your younger brother, right?"

Kakashi spoke abruptly, and Itachi Uchiha paused for a moment before nodding.

"Yes."

"Indeed, he looks a lot like you, and he's also very talented. He's a very good kid."

Uchiha Itachi was stunned for a moment, wondering why the other party had suddenly said that.

But he still responded politely.

"Thank you for the compliment, Kakashi-senpai."

Kakashi nodded, subconsciously touched his covered eyes, and turned to walk towards the woods.

"Let's go, I'll take you to the next place."

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"Goodbye, Aoba-kun!"

In the evening, in front of the Hyuga clan's estate, which was decorated in a simple and rustic style, yet very grand.

Hinata turned back every few steps to greet and say goodbye to Shirakumo Aoba.

Their faces were full of reluctance, and their eyes were full of longing for each other.

She had a very fulfilling and happy day. Although she sometimes thought that it would be better if Tenten, Ino, and Sakura weren't there, she was still very happy overall.

Baiyun Qingye and the others waved to Hinata, but before Hinata could even enter the clan's territory, someone came out from inside.

He was a tall man with pure white eyes who never looked to the side.

He wore a white casual coat underneath and a dark green overcoat.

In the dead of winter, I'm not afraid of the cold even wearing just two layers of clothing.

Hinata immediately bowed respectfully upon seeing the other person.

"Father!"

That's right, this person is Hinata's father, Hiashi Hyuga.

Hiashi Hyuga simply nodded to Hinata, then looked at Aoba Shirakumo.

Although he was smiling, he gave off a feeling of unease.

Baiyun Qingye felt that her palms were a little wet.

If you're going to laugh, then laugh properly. Why are you rolling your eyes?!

"Shirokumo Aoba, thank you so much for your help to my daughter Hinata these past few days."

Hiashi Hyuga spoke very politely, but his tone was extremely imposing.

"Whether it's the Hyuga clan or me as their father, we will always remember your kindness. If you ever need help in the future, you can always come to me."

"I...this..."

Shirokumo Aoba originally wanted to say a few words about human relationships, but after the other person finished speaking, he turned around and left with Hinata, who was full of reluctance.

Baiyun Qingye felt a little embarrassed. When he looked towards the Hyuga clan's territory, he noticed that there seemed to be someone else looking at him from behind.

The person was also dressed in white casual clothes, with long black hair draped over their shoulders, except that they wore a ribbon on their forehead.

The gaze he gave Bai Yunqingye was filled with inquiry, and his figure flashed by in an instant, disappearing before Bai Yunqingye could even look at him.

Neji Hyuga?

The Hyuga clan really likes white, like white tofu.

"Hehe, Aoba, were you scared just now?"

Tian Tian suddenly leaned close to Bai Yun Qing Ye's ear, her voice tinged with mockery.

Baiyun Qingye couldn't help but roll her eyes at Tiantian.

Fear? Not at all.

"That's right, I'm scared, so I'll go home after I drop Sakura and Ino off. You can go home by yourself."

After saying that, Shirakumo Aoba took Ino and Sakura's hands and left.

"Huh? Aoba, why are your hands so sweaty?"

"That's snow that accidentally got stuck to me and it's melted."

"really?"

……

Tian Tian stared blankly at Bai Yun and Qing Ye, one in each hand, and it took her a long time to come back to her senses.

"Aoba, you bastard!"

Tian Tian charged straight at the three of them.

He leaped up and mounted Baiyun Qingye's back, playing with Baiyun Qingye's pitiful hair in his hands.

"Tian Tian, ​​come down quickly!"

"Hmph, I'll get down once you take me home."

Having no other choice, Baiyun Qingye grabbed the two women and started running, hoping to make them back down.

But Tian Tian just held onto Bai Yun Qing Ye's head tightly, her legs wrapped around his waist, refusing to let go.

"Then I'll take you back to my house later."

"Then I'll stay at your house!"

"no!"

This time, Ino and Sakura spoke up together and tried to pull Tenten off, but they couldn't get her off, as if she were locked up.

The three of them started arguing again.

To avoid further tormenting her hair, Shirakumo Aoba had no choice but to let the other person stay on her body.

And so, Baiyun and Qingye each held one in their hands, and carried another on their backs, on their way home.