"No, never..."
"I will never let Teacher Iruka die!"
At this moment, Sasuke, who was before him, seemed to transform back into the sinister and terrifying Mizuki!
Naruto roared, his killing intent erupting once more, and with a full-strength blow, he finally knocked Sasuke to the ground!
He gasped for breath... "Sasuke..."
Naruto hadn't expected that the one who ultimately guided him would be that scoundrel Sasuke... although, it was the Sasuke in his dream... Still... "Thank you, Sasuke."
He still whispered it to Sasuke.
With his heart's knot untied, Naruto no longer hesitated. That sentimental and merciful Naruto would not appear again... Be merciful when mercy is due, but be ruthless when ruthlessness is required!
Naruto slept incredibly soundly that night... The first day, early morning.
Naruto ran to the window early, constantly looking downstairs, hoping to see that figure... It wasn't until the small, delicate figure wearing a sun hat finally appeared that Naruto broke into a joyful smile.
"Hey, Hinata!"
He waved vigorously at her.
Hinata heard the call, gently held the brim of her sun hat with one hand, and looked up into the morning sun. Facing the face of the boy she had been longing for, she also showed a shy yet sweet smile...
The warm sunlight fell on their heads, bodies, and clothes, reflecting a faint golden glow... Chapter 59: A Girl's Adoration! You Are My Hero! Please give me your monthly votes!!!
"Hinata, please sit."
Naruto said casually to the shy and reserved Hinata.
Hinata looked at the ready desk and two closely placed chairs, blushing as she nodded.
"Thank you for helping me with my tutoring."
"My foundation wasn't good to begin with, and I missed so many classes. I really didn't know what to do!"
Naruto scratched his head.
Hinata smiled gently, lowering her head and saying, "No, it's nothing..."
"I already promised Naruto-kun before..."
"But..."
"What's wrong, Hinata?"
Hinata lowered her head and whispered, "Before, when Naruto-kun had that incident..."
"I, I was really worried..."
Naruto was stunned, then understood what she was referring to.
"Ah, you mean that thing, hahaha, it's already in the past!"
"W-well, that's what you say, but thinking about how dangerous Naruto-kun was at the time, I, I just..."
Naruto looked at Hinata's shy, downcast expression and the worry and concern in her eyes, and he couldn't help but feel as if something had struck him...
"Hinata, were you... very worried about me?"
Hinata's face flushed even more at his direct question.
But she still gathered her courage and nodded.
"Mhm..."
Naruto's heart stirred, and he stared intently at Hinata.
At such a close distance, being stared at so eagerly by Naruto's eyes, Hinata felt her whole body burning, and her cheeks were particularly hot.
"Na-Naruto-kun, what's wrong..."
Naruto suddenly said sincerely, "Thank you, Hinata..."
"I used to think that only Teacher Iruka cared about me. Now it seems, there's also you..."
He scratched his head, giving an awkward dry laugh.
"Ah, I don't know how to say it, but I just feel very happy!"
Hinata's heart also felt warm after hearing that.
"Be-because we're classmates..."
"And... and..."
Hinata clutched the corner of her clothes, but the words still wouldn't come out.
Naruto, however, generously spoke them for her.
"Hinata, no need to say more! I understand what you mean!"
"Wh-what? Naruto-kun, you, you understand my feelings?"
"Ah, of course!"
"You want to say that we're not just classmates, but also comrades of Konoha Village, right!"
Hinata: "..."
Although a little disappointed, Hinata also breathed a sigh of relief.
Confessing to Naruto now and revealing her feelings for him was indeed beyond her capacity.
So... Hinata blushed and smiled sweetly.
"Ye-yes..."
"Naruto-kun, we are classmates, and even better, good friends."
Naruto laughed heartily: "Thank you for being willing to be my friend, Hinata!"
"You not only helped me with my tutoring, but you also cared a lot about me. I really don't know how to thank you!"
"No, no need..."
"No, I must thank you! Today at noon, I've decided to cook for you myself!"
Hinata's heart fluttered.
"Na-Naruto-kun is going to cook for me himself?!"
"How about it, aren't you touched? Hahahahaha, this is my first time cooking for someone else!"
Hinata's heart pounded even more.
"Ah, th-that's too much of an honor..."
Naruto suddenly scratched his head: "Ah, no, wait, I think I also cooked once for Lord Third Hokage..."
"But, that's not important!"
Hinata didn't mind: "Then I'm very honored too..."
After all, an elder like Lord Third Hokage didn't count.
She was still the first person his age he had cooked for himself.
And, she was the first girl.
This was already enough... Thinking of this, Hinata's motivation instantly doubled, and she immediately opened her textbook.
"Then, let's go, Naruto-kun."
"Let's start the tutoring..."
"Alright!"
So, the two sat side by side and quickly got down to business. Accompanied by the refreshing summer sun, the clean and bright room reflected their two figures...
The morning passed quickly.
Hinata couldn't help but marvel.
"Naruto-kun, you've improved so much, so much more than before..."
"This is only in one or two weeks. It's truly amazing..."
Naruto's eyes immediately welled up with tears.
Hinata, oh Hinata, you only see my improved grades, but you don't see the suffering I endured...
You only see the thief eating meat, but not the thief getting beaten!
However, with Naruto's proud personality, he would never show it in front of Hinata.
He laughed three times, putting on a smug expression.
"Hahahahaha, that's natural! I, Uzumaki Naruto, am a true genius!"
Hinata's eyes sparkled. This seemingly chuunibyou scene, in the eyes of the girl who secretly admired him, still shone with golden light and radiated charm.
Moreover, she sincerely believed Naruto was a genius.
In terms of strength, from being a Diao Che Wei, he leaped to completely defeating her in the last Ninja sparring session, making her lose wholeheartedly.
Not to mention, he actually killed a Chunin rogue Ninja, Teacher Mizuki, all by himself!
In terms of academic performance, he improved from a score of twenty or thirty to at least seventy now, and all within such a short period... This wasn't just genius, it was monstrous!
The girl's adoration made Naruto's heart even more joyful.
It was as if he had truly become a hero...
Of course, in Hinata's heart, Naruto was already her hero.
"Good!"
"The morning's tutoring is complete, Hinata. You rest for a bit, and I'll personally cook for you to thank you for your help!"
"Mhm."
Hinata's voice was still as soft as a mosquito's hum, but it was filled with happiness and sweetness.
Naruto was already familiar with the routine and quickly prepared the ingredients, ready to show off his skills.
However...
With Hinata's gentle nature, she ultimately couldn't sit still.
"Na-Naruto-kun..."
"Can I help too?"
Naruto quickly said, "You're a guest, and my benefactor. How can I let you do work?"
"B-but, I feel a little awkward just sitting here..."
Naruto scratched his head: "Alright then, you can just help me out with some simple tasks..."