Naruto entry.

Chapter 101 Hinata Natsu's Scenery

In terms of typical color quality, most blues will also have a purple hue.

Kiyoshi wasn't sure if the next level of the entry would be purple, but the effect would definitely be much better than it is now!

Bang bang.

Is Kiyoshi home?

A soft knock came at the door, accompanied by a familiar voice.

"They're here."

Qing Si put down the white snake and went to open the door.

It's Hinata Natsumi.

I just got the blue attribute, and now I have another chance to increase my pupil power.

Life is getting better and better.

The door slid open, and standing outside was Hinata Natsu, carrying a basket in her hand, her black maid outfit fluttering gently in the breeze.

The moment she saw Kiyoshi, her shoulders visibly relaxed, as if a huge weight had finally been lifted from her heart.

"This expression is different from the last one."

Kiyoshi leaned against the doorframe, a slight smile playing on his lips, his tone tinged with a playful, flippant tone, "I'm glad to see you?"

Hinata Natsumi pursed her lips and said:

"It was Madam Yinhua who sent me."

Hinata Natsu didn't care about Seiji's somewhat teasing remarks. She just wanted to finish Hinata Ginka's task and set a time for Seiji to meet with Hinata Ginka.

Kiyoshi stepped aside to make way for him and walked ahead. Hinata Natsumi, carrying a basket, entered the courtyard, turned around, closed the door, and quickly followed.

This was Hinata Natsu's first time visiting Kiyoshi's house, and she found it somewhat dilapidated.

But soon, her gaze was drawn to a white snake coiled on the table.

The snake was small and exquisite, with smooth scales. It was curled up slightly on the table, lazily flicking its tongue.

Kiyoshi sat at the low table, and the white snake slowly coiled around his hand.

There was only one stool, so Hyuga Natsu had no choice but to kneel down in front of Kiyoshi.

She looked down and took out the pastries she had bought outside, saying:

"This is Madam Yinhua's apology to you, and she asked me to help her arrange a time to meet with you."

Kiyoshi lowered his head and stroked the snake's head, saying:

"Why didn't she come herself?"

"Are you afraid the timing is off?"

Hinata Natsu placed the gift box containing the pastries on the low table.

The timing could indeed be off; she and Kiyoshi missed each other several times.

Hyuga Natsumi couldn't even imagine what Hyuga Ginka's expression would be if she went to look for Kiyoshi several times only to find him not at home.

"Tsk, is this really so insincere?"

Kiyoshi chuckled softly, looked up at her, and those eyes made Hinata Natsuki feel inexplicably pressured.

"If you don't want to come, then don't come."

"Kiyoshi, that's not how it is, it's..."

Seeing that Hyuga Natsu was about to explain, Kiyoshi spoke first:

"My time is limited, and I don't have time to deal with the prejudiced Hyuga clan. Please speak with our clan leader if you have something to say."

Kiyoshi shook his head.

Hinata Natsu's face was bitter, and she was worried.

She knew very well that if she couldn't get back any accurate information this time, she would face more than just a reprimand.

Hinata Natsu personally witnessed a member of the branch family being subjected to the "Caged Bird Seal," and the pain he experienced was unbearable.

The thought that such punishment might fall on her sent a chill down her spine.

"Kiyoshi-kun, what will it take for you to agree?"

"Shouldn't you have asked that question to your matriarch?"

Kiyoshi couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at Hinata Natsu, whose eyes seemed to be welling up with tears.

The Hyuga clan can be considered to have taken feudal rule to its extreme.

Besides the clan head's lineage, there are many other branches, such as the main family, like Hyuga Takashi's.

Only the eldest son born into the main family can continue to be elected as the main family member. The second son who cannot become the main family member will be marked with the "Caged Bird Curse".

Just like Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hizashi, these twin brothers became the younger brother because Hizashi was born a little later.

Therefore, they could only have a curse mark carved on their foreheads, thus becoming a separate family.

Others who split up the family, regardless of whether they were the eldest son or not, all ended up in the same fate.

But even the seemingly strict and hierarchical Hyuga clan has its share of double standards.

Which one, Hinata Hyuga or Hanabi Hyuga, was cursed?

Hyuga Hizashi, who was born just minutes later and became a member of the branch family, and whose cause of death was being made a "scapegoat," became a laughing stock.

Hinata Natsu lowered her head, biting her lip, waiting for Kiyoshi's response.

Kiyoshi didn't rush to answer. He just looked at her calmly, a faint smile still playing on his lips.

"Are you afraid she'll punish you?" he suddenly asked.

"……No."

Hinata Natsu quickly denied it.

The Hyuga clan has strict rules. If the main family members find out that she is gossiping, they will definitely say that she is disobedient and has a problem with the Hyuga clan.

Did you know that snakes shed their skin periodically, shedding the old skin to become stronger?

Kiyoshi said.

Hinata Natsu frowned slightly, not understanding why he suddenly brought this up.

Kiyoshi raised his head and looked directly at her:

"Can separating from the family truly never change one's fate?"

Actually, there are ways to remove this cursed seal in the ninja world, such as by brute force, causing the cursed seal to damage the brain and eyes before reviving.

Hinata Natsumi paused for a moment.

This is a topic that can't even be discussed!

Seeing Hinata Natsu's slightly changed expression and her lowered head, Kiyoshi stopped talking.

He put down the cup, picked up the teacup with his other hand, took a sip, and continued:

"Fine, you can pay a small price to regain my forgiveness regarding Hyuga Ginka's matter."

Qing Si stroked the smooth scales of the white snake.

"What...what is the price?"

As Hyuga Natsu gazed into Kiyoshi's dark eyes, her unease intensified.

Last time, Kiyoshi made her reveal the humiliation of the "Caged Bird Seal".

What will Kiyoshi do this time?

"take it easy."

Kiyoshi began to scrutinize Hinata Natsu's attire.

A white apron was worn over the conservative robe, making it look like a maid's outfit.

Her seemingly restrained and conservative attire failed to completely conceal her figure.

The belted apron accentuated her waistline, and despite her upright and restrained posture, the youthful energy of her figure was still undeniable.

Feeling Kiyoshi's aggressive gaze, Hinata Natsumi's heart suddenly raced, her body tensed instinctively, her fingertips curled slightly, and the hem of her skirt above her knees was unconsciously gathered tighter.

Her palms were quietly soaked with cold sweat, the sticky sensation making her increasingly uneasy, yet she had nowhere to escape.

What will happen to her if she refuses?

Once this thought arises, it lingers like a nightmare.

She couldn't resist. Or rather, she dared not think about the consequences of resisting.

Hinata Natsumi had to consider that this was her last chance to talk to Kiyoshi.

After returning, Hinata Ginka didn't care whose fault it was; she only thought that Hinata had done a bad job.

"Okay...okay, Kiyoshi-kun, I'll do anything I can."

Hinata Natsu had no choice but to say those words.

She regretted it the moment she said it.

No one knew what demands Kiyoshi would make.

But then I remembered that she was only talking about things she could do, and that there was nothing she could do about things she couldn't do even if she brought them up.

But Kiyoshi's next words made Hinata Natsu's face turn pale.

"Don't you feel a little hot?"

Kiyoshi's gaze shifted to Hyuga Natsu, who was kneeling on the tatami mat.

Because she was kneeling, Hyuga Natsu had her knees together, her lower legs pulled back, and her delicate insteps pressed against the wooden floor.

The white apron completely covered her leg lines, but the soft fabric still clung slightly to her movements, subtly outlining the slender and well-proportioned contours of her calves.

Her ankles were faintly visible, white, and she was wearing white socks.

"yes."

Hinata Natsu's voice was already trembling with tears.

She understood perfectly what Kiyoshi was talking about.

Ninjas receive a lot of training, which naturally includes how to distinguish eye contact.

But this is nothing compared to the possible punishment Hyuga Ginka might receive.

Hinata Natsu hesitated for a moment before finally closing her eyes and sighing.

Then, slowly, I changed my sitting posture.

…………

Konoha Village has many scenic spots.

This wasn't the first time Kiyoshi had seen such scenery.

Even though he had already seen her at Samui's place, seeing Hinata Natsu's aggrieved yet submissive appearance again today still amused him.

This is different from Samui.

Having received a traditional and rigid education since childhood, Hinata Natsumi would find such a thing extremely embarrassing.

Hinata Natsumi is still too young right now, and there's no need to do so much for someone like her at the moment.

Kiyoshi only wanted to tease her now.

Once Hyuga Ginka arrives, her eye power can be further stimulated.

Like Hyuga Ginka, a woman who is voluptuous but has a terrible personality.

A just correction is necessary.

"I accepted Hyuga Ginka's rudeness and went back to tell her that I'll be free after the Chunin Exams next month."

Kiyoshi chuckled and watched as Hinata Natsu hurriedly got up and walked quickly toward the door.

Hinata Natsu's steps were a little stiff. When she reached the entrance, she paused when she heard Kiyoshi's words. She tightened the hem of her clothes with her fingertips and rubbed her legs together, as if trying her best to make herself look less disheveled.

She bit her lower lip, suppressing all her surging emotions, and felt regret.

But if she doesn't do it, she will regret it.

You can only choose between bad and very bad.

There weren't many options for her to choose from.

This is the fate of a family that separates.

Hyuga Natsu walked very slowly upon returning to the Hyuga clan, as if all the strength in her body had been drained. Her steps were light and unsteady, and her mind was buzzing.

Even when she goes out, she wears heavy clothes to cover herself up completely and minimizes the amount of skin exposed.

But today she...

Such a lack of manners and shame made Hinata Natsu's cheeks burn.

She took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and then tidied up her already neatly arranged apron again, as if it were dirty.

Finally, Hyuga Natsu went to report to Hyuga Ginka.

"Kiyoshi agreed, and they agreed to meet after the high school entrance exam."

She knelt before Hinata Ginka, her tone as calm as if she were reporting a trivial task.

Unfortunately, only she knows what price she paid.

If her clansmen found out, she would never be able to get married within the clan.

Hinata Ginka looked at her, nodded slightly, and a hint of satisfaction appeared in her eyes.

"You did a great job."

she says.

"Yes, Madam Yinhua."

Hearing Hinata Ginka's rare praise, Hinata Natsu didn't know whether to laugh or laugh that the matter was over.

I should still cry over my own sacrifices.

She could only hope that Hinata Ginka and Kiyoshi would be able to reconcile smoothly next month.

……

After leaving, Hyuga Natsu walked slowly, and when she reached the training ground, she happened to run into Hyuga Tetsuya.

"A-Xia".

Hyuga Tetsuya suddenly called out to Hyuga Natsumi.

"What's wrong, Atie?"

"What... happened to you?"

Hyuga Tetsu noticed that Hyuga Natsu always had a faint trace of sorrow on his face.

"What do you think of the Hyuga clan...?"

Hinata Natsu asked.

Hyuga Tetsu wiped the sweat from his brow and immediately said:

"Of course it's the largest clan in Konoha. Apart from the Uchiha who possess the Sharingan, I really can't think of anyone whose eyes are stronger than the Byakugan, yet the number of Uchiha who have awakened the Sharingan is far less than that of our Hyuga clan..."

Hyuga Tetsuya's tone was filled with pride.

Even though they are from a branch family of the Hyuga clan and have been marked with the "Caged Bird Seal," just think about the Hyuga clan's prestige and powerful bloodline limit.

He would unconsciously straighten his chest.

The Hyuga family also split up.

Hyuga Natsu was stunned by Hyuga Tetsu's words.

Even that despicable Kiyoshi said something like, "I would miss being able to fly freely in the air again and try to peck open the cage door with my beak."

Looking at Hyuga Tetsu's unwavering answer, she was momentarily speechless.

She wanted to tell him that the Hyuga clan was not as glorious as he imagined, but when the words came to her lips, she felt that everything was incredibly empty.

Hyuga Tetsuya wouldn't understand.

He wouldn't understand everything she had been through, nor would he understand her current exhaustion and heartbreak.

Ultimately, all of this was caused by Hinata Ginka, yet she went to great lengths to please Kiyoshi in order to get him to agree to meet with her.

Moreover, it was Hinata Ginka who gave the order for her to go to Kiyoshi.

"I'm leaving now, Atie."

Hyuga Natsu suddenly interrupted Hyuga Tetsuya's incessant chatter.

"Ah Xia, are you alright?"

"It's okay, I'm just a little tired."

Hinata Natsu shook her head and left.

Hyuga Tetsuya stayed behind, watching Hyuga Natsuya's retreating figure, feeling as if the Natsuya he knew was about to become a completely different person.

What exactly happened?

Hyuga Tetsu frowned.

But he instinctively felt that it was related to Uchiha Kiyoshi.

He didn't see Ah Xia make any mistakes today, which means she won't be punished by the main family.

The only possibility is that he just went out of the bedroom.

I remember that Xia and Qing Si talked in the cave.

The more Hyuga Tetsuya thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.

…………

Half a month passed.

Kiyoshi had visited Kushina's house several times during this period to exchange videotapes.

He had a premonition that the Nine-Tails would soon... rampage.

So Kiyoshi took the initiative to stake out the place where Kushina and Minato Namikaze had previously had a conflict.

After several days of waiting, Kiyoshi finally caught Minato Namikaze and Kushina having a fight.

The two appeared to be arguing, and then Minato Namikaze left apologetically.

Kushina, however, remained standing there, sulking.

She watched the water gate's figure gradually disappear into the distance, seemingly hesitating about something.

"Looks like it's today."

Kiyoshi secretly said.

He certainly can't defeat the Nine-Tails, but it's still possible to raise Kushina's favorability and see if he can get the relevant entry.

Not long after, Kushina walked forward, and the Anbu immediately came out to stop her.

But this time Kushina did not go back. Golden chains emerged from her body and tied up these Anbu.

One person ran forward.

Kiyoshi followed behind, knowing their destination: the third training ground!

(End of this chapter)