Naruto: Off the Rails from Tsunade’s Lap Pillow!

"Teacher Natsume, are you doing this on purpose?"

Naruto Uzumaki grumbled, looking disgruntled.

Hearing this, Sasuke Uchiha looked up, his eyes also filled with suspicion.

Even Hinata Hyuga thought so.

In her opinion, getting the bells was way too easy. They didn't face any extra obstacles.

It clearly didn't match Teacher Natsume's strength.

He was clearly going easy on you guys.

However, Naruto Uzumaki had another thought.

Why did he and Sasuke have to soak in water and drink it, while Hinata Hyuga didn't have any trouble at all?

"You've wronged the teacher. This is the fruit of your teamwork," Natsume said seriously while talking nonsense. "Without your frontal confrontation, Hinata wouldn't have been able to get the bells."

"Really?"

Although it sounded reasonable, Naruto Uzumaki instinctively felt there was something wrong.

Sasuke Uchiha gave a soft snort and didn't believe it at all.

However, after this test, he recognized Natsume's strength.

In the fight, the pressure Teacher Natsume put on him was way greater than that of Kakashi Hatake.

He felt extremely powerless.

His prized Sharingan[b]Sharingan[/b], Fire Release[b]Fire Release[/b], or Lightning Release[b]Lightning Release[/b] couldn't even land a hit on Teacher Natsume, not to mention hurting him.

In short, Natsume was unexpectedly strong.

"Really. What's the point of me lying to you?"

Natsume flashed a smile and complimented, "Through this test, I've learned about your strength. You're definitely the best among your peers. The teacher believes you can all achieve your dreams."

"Hahaha!"

Naruto Uzumaki immediately got excited. He clenched his fists and said, "Sure enough, I'm the one destined to be the Hokage!"

"Pfft. Scratch the last part," Natsume's expression changed and he quickly said, "It's about becoming the Hokage, not being the guy who becomes the Hokage. Do you understand?"

"Ah?"

Naruto Uzumaki looked confused and asked, "What's the big difference?"

"The difference is huge."

Natsume cut to the chase and said, "If you want to be the Hokage, listen to me."

"Got it."

Naruto Uzumaki didn't understand, but still nodded and said, "I want to become the Hokage!"

"Idiot!"

Sasuke Uchiha glanced at him and said.

It was obvious that Natsume was teasing him, yet he was so happy.

He didn't think there was any difference between the two.

"You two go and change your clothes. We'll meet at Ichiraku Ramen."

Natsume paused for a moment and asked, "Naruto, are you sure you're treating today?"

"Yeah."

Naruto Uzumaki scratched his head and asked, "Is there a problem?"

Why did he think Teacher Natsume was acting so weird today?

First, correcting his statement about the man who becomes the Hokage, and then asking him about treating.

Although he was frugal, he really wasn't short of money.

He could totally afford a bowl of ramen.

"No problem."

Natsume remembered that each of his three students was rich.

Naruto Uzumaki had inherited the property of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

Needless to say, Sasuke Uchiha held the wealth of the Uchiha clan.

Hinata Hyuga, as the young lady of the Hyuga clan, also had quite a bit of pocket money.

Well, it probably wouldn't bankrupt them to treat someone to a meal.

It might just be that one will feel heartache for a long time.

"Go ahead."

Natsume waved his hand.

Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki, drenched to the bone, instantly turned into two dark shadows and disappeared.

He withdrew his gaze and noticed that Hinata Hyuga was looking at him. Her white eyes seemed to have something to say.

"Eat without worry."

Natsume reached out and stroked her head, saying, "Naruto is very rich."

"Yeah."

Hinata Hyuga immediately let out a sigh of relief.

She followed Natsume, her eyes fixed on his big hand.

Her heart was pounding, but she dared not step forward. Her two hands were nervously intertwined.

"Hinata."

Seeing her actions, Natsume took the initiative to hold her little hand and asked, "Do you blame me for letting you graduate early?"

When Hinata Hyuga felt his warm big hand, her face instantly flushed red, and her head felt dizzy.

Only after hearing his question did she barely manage to stay sober and replied in a soft voice, "No... I don't blame you. I'm very happy."

Even though she was an introvert, she still had quite a few friends at school.

Graduating early was really a bit of a pity.

But being able to be with Natsume somewhat alleviated this sad feeling.

Besides, she could meet her friends anytime.

It wasn't like a separation of life and death.

"That's good."

Natsume said with a smile, "The teacher asked me to choose three students, so I thought of you."

"Yeah."

Hinata Hyuga quickly lowered her head, but she didn't dare to ask the question she most wanted to know.

That was, after becoming his student, could their relationship get even closer?

She hesitated for a moment, then looked up at his side face and asked, "Brother Natsume, how did I perform just now?"

"Very impressive!"

Natsume replied without hesitation, "At your age, being able to proficiently use the high - level secret technique Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists[b]Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists[/b] shows that you've worked very hard."

Hinata Hyuga subconsciously pursed her lips and showed a smile.

Although they met each other every day, the time they spent together was short. Most of the time, she trained alone in silence.

"Then... did you do it on purpose just now?"

Hinata Hyuga blushed and summoned up the courage to ask.

"Yes, I did."

Natsume looked down at her. Seeing her adorable appearance, he smiled and said, "Hinata, you get very special treatment from me."

This mini - chapter isn't over yet. There's more exciting content to come!

After he finished speaking, he felt Hinata gripping his hand even tighter.

If it weren't for his support, she might have fainted on the spot.

Even so, she had turned into a steam maiden.

Natsume didn't say anything more, lest she really pass out. Otherwise, he would be no different from a pervert.

After a while, Hinata recovered a bit, but she was still very nervous.

While walking, she kept stealing glances at Natsume furtively.

Perhaps she didn't notice.

But in Natsume's eyes, it was quite obvious.

After all, with his strength, it was impossible for someone to steal glances at him without his knowledge.

So furtive, she's so adorable.

Natsume didn't expose her, and the two slowly walked onto the street.

Hinata Hyuga quickly let go of her hand, like a startled rabbit.

It was okay when they were alone.

But with so many people around, she felt embarrassed.

"Sorry..."

Hinata stammered.

"What's there to apologize for?"

Natsume patted her head and said, "I don't even want others to see you looking so cute."

"Eh?"

Hinata was immediately flustered and didn't even notice when they reached Ichiraku Ramen.

Her mind was filled with what Natsume had just said.

"Lord Natsume," Teuchi, wearing a white chef's uniform, said with a smile. "It's been a long time since you last came here."

"Dad, there's another guest," Ayame said, pointing at the dazed Hinata.

"Sorry, sorry," Teuchi laughed and asked, "Hinata, what would you like to eat?"

He had a very deep impression of Hinata Hyuga.

In fact, anyone would have a hard time forgetting seeing a little girl gobble up forty - six bowls of ramen in one go.

"I'll have the same as Brother Natsume," Hinata snapped out of her daze and said subconsciously.

"Just as I thought," Ayame showed an 'I understand' look, then turned to Natsume and asked, "What would you like, handsome sir?"

"Someone's treating us today," Natsume said with a smile. "He'll be here soon."

Ayame was a bit dizzy from his smile but still looked surprised upon hearing this.

Treating Hinata to a meal?

Wow, that's really ballsy!

While she was wondering who it could be, Naruto Uzumaki rushed in.

"Uncle Teuchi! Sister Ayame!"

"So, it's you who's treating today?" Ayame asked, with a tone of admiration.

"Yes, it's me," Naruto nodded.

"It's not surprising that it's you," Ayame rubbed her chin and asked, "Do you have enough money today?"

"Of course!" Naruto patted his bulging frog - shaped wallet on his waist and said.

"Since he's treating, I'll have a bowl of bonito and tomato ramen," Sasuke Uchiha sat down unceremoniously and ordered.

"No problem," Ayame blinked her eyes. The handsome young man was really nice.

It wasn't a bad day.

"Teacher, and Hinata, you can order whatever you want too," Naruto adjusted his Forehead Protector and said full of fighting spirit. "Uncle Teuchi, a large bowl of Char siu pork rib ramen. I'm going to have a big meal today!"

"Yo, you've graduated," Teuchi noticed his protector and said. "I knew you'd become an excellent ninja."

"Thanks, Uncle!" Naruto immediately grinned stupidly.

"Pork bone ramen," Natsume glanced at the menu and said.

"I'll have the same," Hinata said right after.

"Please wait a moment," Teuchi turned around and immediately got busy.

It wasn't long before the ramen was served.

Natsume casually handed a pair of chopsticks to Hinata.

Sasuke Uchiha twitched the corner of his mouth, picked up the chopsticks himself, and was more certain that a test Natsume had given earlier had been on purpose.

Since Naruto had ordered the large bowl, he was the last one to finish eating. 

He rubbed his belly and noticed that Natsume and Sasuke Uchiha had stopped eating, but Hinata Hyuga was eating her second bowl.

At first, he didn't pay much attention. After all, it wasn't particularly rare for a girl to eat two bowls.

It wasn't until she started on her third bowl that he thought something was off.

By the tenth bowl, his eyes were rounder than Kurama's.

It was not just Naruto Uzumaki but also Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki who were shocked.

"Hiashi, did you pick up the wrong baby?" Minato Namikaze couldn't help asking. "Could she be Choza's?"

"What nonsense are you talking?" Kushina Uzumaki nudged him and said, "Hinata's Byakugan can't be fake."

"Naruto can't support a girl who can eat this much," Minato Namikaze said with a sigh.

"Does she need him to support her?" Kushina Uzumaki turned and glared at him. "Can't you see that Hinata likes Natsume?"

"Really?" Minato Namikaze scratched his head.

"You idiot," Kushina Uzumaki said, smiling herself.

What they didn't expect was that the tenth bowl was just the beginning.

Hinata Hyuga didn't stop until she'd eaten her fiftieth bowl.

Even Sasuke Uchiha, who was usually calm, looked as if he'd seen a ghost.

Because they were training, they missed the eating contest held by Ichiraku Ramen, so they didn't know about Hinata's record.

Seeing it for the first time, they were incredibly shocked.

"Naruto," Ayame said with a beautiful and gentle smile. "Since it's your graduation day, I'll waive the change. It's three thousand and two hundred ryo."

Naruto Uzumaki nodded, feeling a little heartbroken.

He was suddenly glad they were eating ramen and not barbecue, or it wouldn't have been this cheap.

Even so, according to the payment for genin missions, he'd have to do quite a few D-rank missions to earn that much.

Three thousand words.

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