章節 276: Chapter 276: Hinata’s Blessing in Disguise
Everything in life has two sides, just like light always casts a shadow. It's a natural balance.
Right now, Hinata's body was in trouble due to the strain of forcefully awakening the Tenseigan. This was undoubtedly a bad thing.
But could there also be a good side to it?
Akira, hearing this, looked at Tsunade, curious to know what the good side might be.
"Her Byakugan has already evolved into what I've heard called the Tenseigan," Tsunade explained. "As long as her body can hold out through this period and adapt to the Tenseigan's chakra consumption, she will officially step into the realm of Kage-level chakra reserves."
"Not only that, but as her chakra increases, the full power of the Tenseigan will gradually be unlocked."
Tsunade's words were clear and precise, laying out the situation for Akira.
"I see, that makes sense," Akira nodded thoughtfully in response.
"Hinata's courage is truly admirable!" At this moment, a hoarse but charismatic voice spoke up—it was Orochimaru!
Back when Hinata's body was restored, it was the combined efforts of both Orochimaru and Tsunade that had made it possible. So when news spread of Hinata's condition, it wasn't just Akira and Tsunade who were informed—Orochimaru had been notified as well. He arrived just in time to hear Tsunade's explanation.
As Orochimaru entered, his eyes fell on Hinata, a flicker of admiration in them. "I once heard about a certain kind of eagle. When they are young, their parents break the bones of their wings and push them off a cliff."
"Only those that survive by instinctively learning to fly become the true rulers of the skies. And those that fail? Well, they simply perish."
"Hinata's courage reminds me of that eagle," Orochimaru said with a hint of respect in his voice.
Knowing that Hinata had forced her Byakugan to evolve into the Tenseigan through sheer willpower earned her a new level of respect from Orochimaru. Such bravery wasn't something just anyone could muster.
Originally, Orochimaru had thought Hinata was merely lucky to have caught Akira's eye. She had always seemed too kind-hearted and gentle, hardly resembling a true ninja.
But today, Orochimaru's view of Hinata had changed dramatically.
"Well, well… It seems Akira really does have an eye for people," Orochimaru mused internally. "He saw something in her that none of us did."
"Hmm. Why don't you take a look and tell me when she'll recover?" Akira said, gesturing toward Hinata.
Hinata's body, having undergone treatment that included cells from both Sasuke and Naruto, had been most thoroughly studied by Orochimaru.
"Of course, Akira," Orochimaru responded respectfully, nodding his head before approaching Hinata to examine her more closely.
"Wow, he's so respectful towards you," Tsunade said, raising an eyebrow. "I've never seen him act like this before."
"It's probably a case of dragon overpowering snake—an instinctual submission from deep within his genes. It has nothing to do with strength, but rather a difference in life forms," Akira explained calmly.
"That does make sense," Tsunade agreed with a nod.
In a way, both Orochimaru and Akira were no longer purely human. Orochimaru had become more like a serpent, while Akira had taken on the form of a divine dragon. And in nature, a dragon's bloodline would always suppress a snake's—there was no doubt about that.
As Akira and Tsunade casually discussed Orochimaru and various other topics, including Wood Release, Akira openly shared some of his insights. He explained that both Danzo and Orochimaru had once experimented with the First Hokage's cells in an attempt to harness the power of Wood Release. Akira's own Wood Release abilities stemmed from those same cells.
"So in the end, you're just borrowing the power of my grandfather's cells and didn't actually awaken Wood Release on your own, huh?" Tsunade remarked without any hint of displeasure.
To her, they were just cells.
More importantly, Akira had used the power of Wood Release to protect the village from many dangers, ensuring Konoha's safety. If her grandfather, the First Hokage, were still alive, Tsunade was sure he'd be proud that his power continued to protect Konoha even after his death.
"Akira…" Orochimaru spoke up after a thorough examination of Hinata's condition.
Akira and Tsunade stopped their conversation, turning their attention to him.
"The bad news is that Hinata will likely have to remain bedridden for the next two months," Orochimaru began. "However, the good news is that her bloodline has become more active. Her chakra levels are increasing rapidly."
"In about two months, she should have enough chakra to sustain the Tenseigan's demands."
Orochimaru's diagnosis was clear and concise, and Akira nodded in relief.
"Good, that's a relief…"
Akira had already known that Hinata's life wasn't in danger, but he hadn't been sure how long it would take for her to recover. It was like having a fever—usually not life-threatening, but you never knew exactly when you'd feel better.
Orochimaru had provided the clarity Akira needed, confirming not only the timeframe for recovery but also that Hinata's chakra levels would increase significantly as her bloodline continued to develop.
With the Indra and Asura bloodlines activating within her, combined with the strength of the Hyuga clan's Byakugan, Hinata's chakra growth would be extraordinary.
This meant Hinata's overall strength would greatly improve, which delighted Akira.
If Hinata could grow strong enough to protect herself, that was all Akira truly wanted. He didn't care whether she could fully master the immense powers of the Tenseigan, like the powerful Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion technique. After all, such techniques required a tremendous amount of chakra to perform.
"Hinata, did you hear that? There's nothing seriously wrong. Just rest up for two months, and you'll be fine," Akira reassured her gently.
"I'll do my best… I will become stronger," Hinata replied softly, almost as if making a vow.
Akira almost told her it wasn't necessary, that all he wanted was for her to take care of herself. But seeing the determination in her eyes, he knew it would be pointless to say anything more.
Instead, he turned to Hiashi and said, "Hiashi-sama, I'll leave Hinata's care in your hands for the time being."
"What are you talking about? She's my daughter—taking care of her is my duty! There's no need for you to ask me for such a thing!" Hiashi replied, his eyes narrowing with slight annoyance.
"Well, she's going to become part of the Uchiha family soon enough, so I'm asking you to take care of her until then!" Akira teased, a small grin on his face.
"She's not part of your Uchiha clan yet!" Hiashi snapped, visibly irritated by Akira's casual remark.
Even though Hiashi had once hoped to rush the relationship between Hinata and Akira, Akira's teasing now was getting on his nerves, especially with others around to hear.
Tsunade and Orochimaru, watching the interaction between Akira and Hiashi, exchanged amused glances.
"Hiashi-sama, Akira, it seems the two of you get along quite well," Tsunade remarked with a smile.
"You're mistaken! Not at all!" Both men said at the same time, causing Tsunade and Orochimaru to chuckle softly.
Seeing that the two men had had enough of their playful banter, Tsunade and Orochimaru took their leave.
"Take good care of yourself, Hinata. I'll come check on you again soon," Akira said softly before departing.
After leaving the Hyuga household, Akira couldn't help but reflect on everything that had just happened. Hinata's situation, while alarming at first, had actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
Perhaps her frustration with being unable to help had driven her to push herself this far. But Akira was grateful. "To have a woman like her by my side… what more could I ask for?" he thought, his heart filled with appreciation.
When he returned home, he found Keiko busy with something. But she didn't look as cheerful as usual.
"Keiko, what's wrong? You've been in such good spirits lately," Akira asked curiously.
"Well, Akira-sama, Konan… she's returned," Keiko said, glancing at him with a hint of concern.
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