Chapter 531: I Want It All!
After successfully hoodwinking his two future fathers-in-law, Naruto led the four girls out of the Hokage office building and returned to the bustling streets of Hidden Leaf Village.
The sun was just right, the breeze was gentle, and the tension from that little episode was quickly diluted by the relaxed atmosphere.
"Hee hee, Big Brother Naruto is truly amazing!"
Hyuga Hanabi skipped along beside Naruto, her pure white eyes sparkling with undisguised adoration. "To be able to even get the method for Byakugan evolution—tch, tch, I've never seen Father look so excited."
She imitated the way Hiashi's hands had trembled when he held the green gourd, so vividly that Ino and Sakura couldn't help but chuckle.
Naruto ruffled Hanabi's hair and laughed, "Alright, alright. Actually, the Hyuga Clan chiefs have likely known about the existence of the Tenseigan for generations; they just suffered from not having the method to activate it."
As he said this, information he had obtained when he had his Shadow Clone research the ancient texts at the Hyuga compound surfaced in his mind.
The thinnest ancient text Hiashi had handed him at the time was precisely the core secret manual, and also the one Hiashi read the most.
However, Naruto had been too lazy to read it himself and had tossed it to his Shadow Clone.
It did indeed cryptically mention the existence of descendants of Otsutsuki Hamura on the moon, and recorded vague statements like, "The Young Lord from that side, eyes resembling the Byakugan, yet not of the same origin, possessing unfathomable power."
It was also in that book that Naruto found the path to the moon.
But that book's records were extremely brief and ambiguous, nowhere near as detailed as what Hamura had told him personally.
Even the key detail that those Tenseigan were originally the eyes of a certain generation's Hyuga Clan Chief, and only evolved after being gifted to the young Clan Chief of the lunar Otsutsuki, was not clearly recorded in the ancient texts.
"Oh? Is that so?"
Hanabi lightly rested her right index finger on her chin, tilted her head, and a sly smile, somewhat incongruous for her age, appeared on her face.
"Father clearly accepted Big Brother Naruto a long time ago, but he still refuses to admit it directly! Father actually let Big Brother Naruto see the Family's top-secret information, which even my sister and I aren't allowed to see."
She blinked, implying something, "It seems that in Father's heart, Big Brother Naruto's status is already higher than us two biological daughters!"
Naruto chuckled and ruffled her head again, "Silly girl, it's not the same. If I were just Uzumaki Naruto, he definitely wouldn't show it to me. If I were just his son-in-law, he might not show it to me either. But the key is, I am currently the Sixth Hokage of Hidden Leaf Village."
His tone was calm but carried a certain clarity of insight, "There are some things that Uzumaki Naruto cannot see, but as Hokage, I have the right to know, and the responsibility to explore methods that can enhance the overall strength of Hidden Leaf Village. Uncle Hiashi showing it to me was out of trust for the Hokage."
Hanabi nodded, as if she half-understood, but the adoration in her eyes had not diminished in the slightest.
Naruto, however, felt that this little girl, Hanabi, seemed even more "dangerous" than before. That slightly teasing, mischievous tone always gave him a bad premonition.
Was it just his imagination?
"Then, Naruto," Ino Yamanaka, who had been walking quietly on Naruto's other side, suddenly tugged gently on his sleeve. Her voice was soft, carrying a hint of a young girl's shyness and expectation, "Will you be going out to execute missions again? I mean, the kind where you leave the Village for a long time."
Naruto turned his head to look at her. Ino lowered her head slightly, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush. Her golden ponytail shimmered in the sunlight, and the tips of her hair swayed gently with her subtle movements, like a bundle of dancing sunlight.
"I recently... planted some very special, very beautiful flowers in the small garden behind the flower shop."
She mustered her courage, raised those eyes that were as green as spring leaves, and looked at Naruto, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. "They will be in bloom in the next few days. I'd like to... invite you to come see them, to enjoy the flowers together."
Her voice grew quieter as she spoke, becoming almost as faint as a mosquito's buzz by the end, but the intention of her invitation and her hidden expectations were expressed clearly.
Sakura Haruno, who was by her side, saw this and was unwilling to be outdone.
She also possessed a young girl's shyness and a competitive spirit that didn't want to fall behind others.
She cleared her throat, her long pink hair swaying gently as she straightened her back, glowing softly in the sunlight: "Ahem, Naruto, I've been learning from the Seniors at the hospital recently and have mastered many new Medical Ninjutsu and Chakra control techniques. Some of them involve theories on precise Chakra manipulation and nature transformation to assist in treatment."
She paused, meeting Naruto's gaze frankly, "If you have some free time... could we study and discuss them together? Of course, Ino's flowers are also very beautiful; relaxing by enjoying the flowers is also good for regulating one's state of mind."
She cleverly steered the topic toward a field she excelled in and that Naruto might be interested in, while not completely denying Ino's invitation, appearing both proactive and considerate, revealing a delicate thoughtfulness different from the past.
They had often discussed Cultivation matters together before graduation, though at that time, there hadn't been much interaction between Sakura and Naruto.
For a moment, on Naruto's left was Ino, with expectant eyes and slightly flushed cheeks, like a flower bud about to bloom; on his right was Sakura, with burning gaze and a hint of nervousness amidst her confidence, like a resilient cherry blossom.
Behind him were Hanabi, covering her mouth to stifle a laugh, with a mischievous glint in her pure white eyes as she watched the fun, and Hinata, who was watching him gently from beside him.
The sunlight was bright, casting down on the youthful, vibrant faces of the girls. Shops lined both sides of the street, pedestrians came and went, laughter and chatter were constant; everything was full of vigorous life and peaceful beauty.
Naruto looked at these girls beside him, each with different personalities yet equally wonderful, all harboring sincere feelings for him. Feeling their concern and invitations—some straightforward and passionate, others implicit and gentle—his heart couldn't help but flutter, his mind slightly wandering.
This scene was just like a classic segment in those GalGames—heroines with different personalities issuing invitations, and the player's choices potentially leading to different story endings and romantic routes.
However, I, Uzumaki Naruto, am not a character in a game!
My choices have never been an either-or trade-off.
I want it all!
As this thought flashed through his mind, the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.
However, the next second, the alarm bells of reason and responsibility rang.
Oops, I almost fell into a cradle of gentleness and forgot about serious business!
He warned himself inwardly.
The most urgent task now is to explore and master the Kekkei Mora, to obtain the power sufficient to deal with all future challenges.
Beauty is certainly heart-stirring and a wonderful spice to life, but power is the urgent priority to protect all of this and realize one's ideals. Indulging in this is by no means a wise move.
Just as he was about to open his mouth to politely decline the two girls' invitations, a more "perfect" idea flashed through his mind like lightning.
Wait... why do I have to choose one, or reject them all?
"Then it's settled!"
Naruto clapped his hands, making the final decision, "Ino, you set the time when the flowers are in best bloom. Sakura, you get the materials you want to share ready. At that time, I'll bring Hinata and the others to enjoy the flowers, and then we can exchange and learn!"
As for the Kekkei Mora?
Aren't Shadow Clones quite useful?
If the seven types of Chakra cannot be fused directly, then try using the Bloodline Limit to fuse them.
Using the Bloodline Limit as the thread, weave it into a net.
"Okay!" Ino and Sakura agreed in unison, both of their faces blooming with bright smiles.
Hinata also grew expectant, and Hanabi clapped her hands with a giggle, "Yay! It's more fun with more people!"
The sunlight seemed even brighter. Naruto walked among the girls, feeling this relaxation and beauty, yet his heart was incredibly clear: short rests are for better progress.
Every failure and pain endured by the Shadow Clones would allow the Main Body to walk more firmly on the path of protecting all of this.
The pain is on the Shadow Clones, and it will be fed back to the Main Body, so what's wrong with me enjoying myself now?
A cradle of gentleness is motivation, not an obstacle.
He, Uzumaki Naruto, wants power, and also wants to cherish the beauty before his eyes.
This is the path he has chosen.
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