Chapter 18 Little Naruto, Learning Wood Release?
"Naruto, watch your step."
Hashirama's voice interrupted Naruto's laughter. He looked down and noticed that many small grasses had grown at his feet.
"Hey, what's going on?"
Naruto looked curiously at the swaying grass and touched its head.
There's a sense of familiarity connecting Naruto and Kusa, as if Kusa is a part of Naruto.
"Congratulations, you have awakened the same Bloodline Wood Release as your master."
Hashirama explained to the curious Naruto, his tone full of joy.
Hehe, my disciple has awakened Wood Release, hehehehehe.
As expected of my disciple, he is much better than the monkeys.
"Wood Release? Is that the ninjutsu the teacher used to plant trees in there?"
Naruto remembered the lush forest in the sealed space and immediately made contact.
"Oh right, Naruto is so smart. You can learn Wood Release from me from now on."
Hashirama was overjoyed. Not only had he resolved Naruto's emotional issues, but he had also acquired Wood Release.
My ninjutsu techniques have finally been passed down!
Hashirama was unaware that Danzo had created an armor using his own body tissue.
This is called "several years after my death, my apprentice gave me an extra illegitimate child".
Xiao died.
"Really? That's amazing! I'm going to plant trees all over the front yards of those villagers who talk badly about me, so they can't get out."
Hehehe, as expected of my jinchūriki, you're so young yet your thoughts are already so wicked.
Hehehe!
Nine Lama grinned, revealing his large mouth, and let out a cackling laugh.
"Hey, hey, hey, what kind of tout are you? Where did you learn such a terrifying idea?"
Hashirama was shocked by Naruto's idea.
You can use your Wood Release to fight people, tailed beasts, aliens, and even build houses.
But you can't use it to block the road.
Putting aside whether it's civilized or not, if Mada saw this, he'd laugh himself to death.
"Oh, I came up with it myself. Those bastards insult me, can't I fight back?"
Hashirama remained silent.
"Hehehe, little Naruto, you're absolutely right."
"I, Nine-Lama, acknowledge your will."
Hashirama remained silent.
Did he not know how to explain the Will of Fire to Naruto?
No, that would be too much for Naruto. Does he expect Naruto to repay evil with kindness?
Then how can we repay such kindness?
All Hashirama could do was try his best to provide warmth to Naruto's family.
"Hey, Naruto, let's... talk about it later."
Just like with Madara back then, Hashirama's attitude has always been one-sided procrastination, and he has always been unwilling to face the problem.
This ultimately led to a complete break.
"Hehehe, Hashirama, you have nothing to say now."
Kurama deliberately said this only to Hashirama, just to annoy him and prevent him from using the Will of Fire to brainwash Naruto.
"Oh, teacher, don't worry. I'm going to be Hokage, how could I be so petty?"
Naruto sensed his teacher's unhappiness and offered his comfort.
"Waaaaah, Naruto, I'm so touched, teacher."
Hashirama covered his face, tears of emotion streaming down his face through his fingers.
cut.
Nine Lamas chuckled dismissively, but didn't add anything further.
"Let's go see Hinata tonight."
Naruto thought to himself.
And what about Hinata at this time?
"Miss, Miss, please stop eating, please stop eating, I'm scared."
(oT-T) corpse
Neji looked at Hinata, who had already eaten three times the usual amount of food, and dared not look at her anymore.
"Ahem, Hinata, it's good that you've awakened your Sharingan, but you don't need to eat this much."
Hiashi cleared his throat and reminded Hinata in a tactful tone.
Hinata's face turned red, but she didn't want to put down the bowl in her hand.
As the food entered my mouth, a pleasant feeling spread throughout my body.
It felt like taking a hot bath; it was very comfortable.
And the color of her eyes gradually deepened, though the change was very subtle.
"Father, but... ugh... I don't feel like I'm full yet."
Hinata ate and talked at the same time, and her mouth didn't stop moving even when she was answering questions.
I'm so shy.
Hinata thought this in her mind, but her body was completely out of her control.
My hand just went out of my way to pick up the rice scoop and scoop up the next bowl of rice.
I feel so embarrassed to be looked at like that by my respected father and Neji.
If it were me from before, I probably would have fainted by now.
However, as she ate, Hinata felt her consciousness becoming clearer and clearer.
This made Hinata's face turn even redder.
Her improved physical condition allowed Hinata to tolerate a higher level of blushing.
With a sound like water boiling, Hiashi finally intervened and stopped Hinata.
Hinata then fainted.
"Sigh, I wonder where all this food went."
Seeing that her daughter had eaten twice as much food as she did, yet her stomach remained the same size, Hiashi was very worried.
However, from the Byakugan's perspective, Hinata's body not only didn't have any problems, but her chakra levels actually increased.
If Hinata weren't his own daughter, the kind with Byakugan, Hiashi might have really thought she was a child of the Akimichi clan.
"Chief, is the young lady alright?"
Neji looked at Hinata, who had fainted again, and asked Hiashi with concern.
"Hey, Neji, this is just family. Just call me Uncle."
Hiashi sighed. "Alas, even my nephew can't escape the influence of the clan division system?"
"Hinata is just too shy. Her body is not only perfectly healthy, but it's actually getting better."
Neji breathed a sigh of relief, but still didn't call Hiashi "Uncle".
"You flatter me, Chief. I'm relieved that the young lady is alright."
The cold winter wind blew into the warm living room from outside the window, blowing Neji's short hair up and revealing the blue mark on his forehead.
The caged bird, as its name suggests, is like a bird trapped in a cage, losing its freedom for life.
Hiashi sighed sadly to himself.
It is unknown when this system will be abolished.
If he hadn't been forced to, how could Hiashi have been willing to put his own younger brother in the same caged bird situation?
Everyone should be a free bird, not bound.
At the very least, they should have the right to choose for themselves, instead of being forcibly locked in cages.
Hiashi was silent for a while, then called the maid to clear the table and took Hinata back to her room himself.
"Chief, I must take my leave now. My father still needs my company."
Neji bid farewell to Hiashi, his tone conveying a sense of distance.
"Let's go. And please give my regards to Hizashi. I'll go talk to him when I have time tomorrow."
Hiashi nodded and saw Neji off.
End of this chapter...