Bab 79: Chapter 79 Shocked, Beating His Wife In Front Of His Father-In-Law
"I heard that girl is the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan. This battle should be quite exciting!"
"No, quite the opposite... This eldest daughter of the main family is actually very weak. And that guy named Naruto? He's just a bottom-tier ninja. There's really nothing to see here."
"True. I'm actually here for the Uchiha orphan. Word is, they're the top student of their class. This duel should be amazing..."
"Ah... Speaking of which, there's something I need to mention. That Uchiha orphan named Sasuke is actually a girl. She used to dress as a boy, and her real name is Uchiha Sako."
"What? A girl?! No wonder I couldn't spot Uchiha Sasuke anywhere. So that girl wearing the Uchiha clan emblem earlier was Sako?"
"Yes, that's her. I've heard it from several ninja; the news is quite recent!"
"E... That just makes me look forward to it even more! Sasuke—no, Sako's opponent is that girl from the Sand Village. I can't wait to see this peak duel between two beautiful kunoichi..."
"Brother, calm down..."
Cough cough...
"I also heard there's another duel between two beautiful kunoichi coming up!"
In the bustling auditorium, the audience exchanged whispers, eagerly discussing the upcoming matches. Only the Jōnin, aware of Naruto's true strength, paid little attention to the gossip of ordinary villagers or Genin.
They knew just how terrifying Naruto's power could be.
Amid the eager discussions of the crowd, two slight figures stood facing each other in the center of the vast competition arena.
"Alright, let the match begin..."
Shiranui Genma checked the time, gave a wave of his hand, announced in a low voice, and then stepped back from the battlefield.
"N-Naruto-kun, please give me your guidance..."
As soon as Hinata left Genma's side, she took up her Gentle Fist stance, her voice trembling yet her eyes firm. This expression—gentle on the outside but steadfast within—stirred Naruto's protective instincts.
This girl has something special!
Cough cough...
"Hinata, how about we play around a bit to decide the winner? I don't want to hurt you."
Naruto coughed lightly, took a few steps closer to Hinata, looked straight into her eyes, and spoke softly.
In a match, no victory is more important than my girl!
He... doesn't want to hurt me?
Hinata's mind swirled, momentarily thrown off by Naruto's caring words. Is this what it feels like to be protected by the one you love? Should she accept his proposal?
But then, a wave of clarity hit her. She'd trained hard for an entire month, all to prove herself in front of Naruto. If she accepted his offer to take it easy, what would be the point of all her efforts?
In that instant, Hinata's resolve solidified, and her eyes became steely.
"Naruto-kun, I refuse! I want to prove that I'm also a strong, independent ninja."
Hinata met Naruto's gaze firmly, her voice unwavering.
'Naruto-kun, I'll give it my all to stand beside you and fight by your side. This time, I'll prove my worth.'
Encouraging herself inwardly, she activated her Byakugan, her veins bulging as her white eyes focused intensely.
"I understand... I was underestimating you, Hinata."
Naruto, taken aback by her determined stance, paused for a moment. Realizing the strength of her character, he adjusted his expression and responded seriously.
They're both people with real feelings now, not just one-dimensional characters. Perhaps these diverse personalities are what make them so likable.
After all, the world of anime is filled with incredible characters with explosive looks and figures.
This month, Naruto has been training with Jiraiya and learned quite a lot…
Cough, cough…
Oops, got a bit sidetracked!
"Naruto-kun, I'm going all out... Gentle Fist Technique: Eight Trigrams, Thirty-Two Palms!"
With her Byakugan activated, Hinata let out a determined shout, her body bending at a sharp angle as she ignited her hands with a white chakra flame.
In Hinata's view, Naruto was already within her Eight Trigrams zone.
Without hesitation, she launched her attack. Her hands became a blur, striking out in rapid succession—two palms, four palms, eight palms, sixteen palms, thirty-two palms.
However, Naruto, who had once copied Neji's Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, was more familiar with the technique than Hinata. As a result, he stayed just one step ahead, dodging out of Hinata's range with precise movements.
It looked dangerous, but Naruto handled it with ease, never flustered…
The two of them moved in close proximity, gracefully exchanging attacks like butterflies dancing on stage.
The audience watching this scene was in awe.
Is this really a ninja battle? Or are they performing some kind of dance?
To the casual viewer, the Gentle Fist technique wasn't flashy. To them, it looked as if these two were simply flirting through dance. But the more skilled ninjas in the crowd saw something different.
Naruto's precise dodges, avoiding each of Hinata's attacks with flawless timing, were truly terrifying. As expected of him…
"Father…
Didn't you say that within the Eight Trigrams, no one can escape the attack of Eight Trigrams Palms? So… how is he able to?"
Seven-year-old Hanabi Hyuga, with her white Byakugan eyes focused on Naruto, pressed her hands to her lips, her expression puzzled and innocent.
Not only was Hiashi at a loss for words, but even Neji next to him winced at Hanabi's question.
Within the Eight Trigrams, no one can escape the attack of the Eight Trigrams Palms? That might be a bit of an exaggeration…
Even Neji's own Sixty-Four Palms didn't have that guaranteed effect, let alone Hinata's Thirty-Two Palms.
Cough, cough…
Hiashi cleared his throat and addressed Hanabi calmly, "Your sister's Gentle Fist technique is not yet fully developed, Hanabi. But your cousin Neji here, as the most skilled of the Hyuga clan's new generation, has mastered it perfectly. You should learn from him whenever you can."
Hanabi's eyes sparkled as she looked up at Neji, her talented older cousin, with admiration.
This put Neji in an awkward position, but he also threw Hiashi a very pointed look. Uncle, you really know how to hype things up…
Still, after learning of his father Hizashi's last words and gaining insight into some Hyuga family secrets, Neji's attitude toward Hiashi had softened a bit.
"Hoo... hoo...
Naruto-kun, please take this seriously. I'll give it my all from here on out."
After her initial attack had no effect, Hinata took another stance, her face flushed from the exertion, breathing heavily but still determined.
This look of fierce resolve made Naruto sigh helplessly. Does Hinata just have this kind of loyalty, never backing down no matter what?
"Alright, then! I'll get serious too. Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Naruto formed three shadow clones and sent them toward Hinata in a triangular formation.
"Gentle Fist Technique: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"
Hinata shouted as the chakra in her hands flared up, preparing to face the incoming clones. The three shadow clones had barely entered her Eight Trigrams zone before she started her rapid attacks.
This technique was the result of her month of dedicated training. Though she wasn't fully proficient, she gave it her all.
On the stands, Hiashi looked on in surprise. Hinata… actually managed to learn the Sixty-Four Palms…
But as he noticed his younger daughter Hanabi's curious gaze, Hiashi's confidence wavered. He had only mentioned Hinata's Thirty-Two Palms earlier to save face as her father…
And now, that confidence took a hit!
Meanwhile, Hinata was struggling herself. Trying to execute the full Sixty-Four Palms when she wasn't ready was pushing her to the limit, and her control was starting to slip.
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