Chapter 152: Sister, Let's Team Up!
The second exam in the Forest of Death ended at noon the following day.
The overall clearing record for the Forest of Death was broken.
Except for Hidden Grass Village and the unlucky Takigakure, every other Ninja village had at least one team pass the exam.
Seven teams, totaling 21 people, advanced to the third exam.
Among them, Hidden Leaf Village accounted for four teams.
The remaining three teams from other villages only completed the second exam because they were tossed into the tower by Hidden Leaf Village teams.
Since the originally scheduled time hadn't arrived yet, the Ninjas were given an extra three and a half days of rest.
After returning home, Naruto immediately checked on Simba's condition.
Hmm, it seemed Karin had taken good care of Simba.
"You're back, Naruto-kun."
The bedroom door opened, and Karin walked out with a bright smile.
Seeing the radiantly smiling Karin walk out, Naruto narrowed his eyes and secretly used his Kagura Minds Eye.
Had Karin ever called him Naruto-kun before?
"Yeah, I'm back."
Naruto nodded with a smile. The person before him bore no ill will. Had someone ambushed Karin and disguised themselves as her?
Who could it be? It was so hard to guess!
'She has no malice,'
the Nine-Tailed reminded him.
'I know,'
Naruto replied to the Nine-Tailed before slowly walking forward and placing a hand on 'Karin's' shoulder.
"What do you want to eat tonight?"
'Karin's' face instantly flushed red.
"Anything is fine. As long as Naruto-kun makes it, I'll love it..."
Simba didn't bark at her, which meant she was someone familiar.
So hard to guess!
"But I don't like this, Hanabi."
Naruto leaned his face in close, his blue eyes staring directly into 'Karin's' eyes.
"Release the Transformation Jutsu. Where have you hidden Karin? Go apologize to her immediately."
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"I'm sorry, Big Sister Karin."
Having been caught red-handed, Hanabi lowered her head deeply and bowed to Karin in apology.
"It's alright."
Karin helped Hanabi up, her tone unexpectedly calm.
Yesterday, after Hanabi told Karin about the plan she wanted to carry out, she had even bought her a suitable pair of new glasses.
The little girl's heart probably wasn't in the wrong place.
She glanced at Naruto, whose lips were tightly pursed and brows were knitted in a knot, and sighed softly in her heart.
"Hanabi is still young, and... she didn't really cause any trouble."
"How could it be alright?"
Naruto was truly angry this time.
Hanabi had gone too far this time, attacking a comrade.
Just so she could... hold his hand while sleeping?
The thought gave Naruto a surge of absurd headache.
No, really, how old is this little girl Hanabi?
'Heh heh heh, as expected of Minato's son.'
The Nine-Tailed lay on the grass of the Seal space, chin resting on its paws, enjoying the scene.
The Old Blonde stole Kushina's heart, and now the Little Blonde is liked by a bunch of little girls.
I love to see it; keep it coming.
Thinking about how it had mocked that stupid tanuki Shukaku yesterday and now had a good show to watch today, the Nine-Tailed comfortably shifted positions to continue watching the drama.
Days like this are quite great.
Hmm... Perhaps, because she's young, she might not clearly understand the reasons behind her attachment and possessiveness, leading her to do such things.
Children's possessiveness is very strong, though it's usually toward toys.
However, precisely because Hanabi is still young, it's even more important to hurry and correct her.
Thinking of this, the anger that had rushed to his head stalled slightly, transforming into a more complex and helpless emotion.
Naruto rubbed his throbbing temples.
In the Hyuga Clan, although Hiashi was strict, anyone could see how much he doted on his younger daughter.
Her older sister Hinata held her in the palm of her hand even more, her gentleness knowing no bounds.
Outside, who among their peers didn't like this talented, lively, and clever Second Young Miss of the Hyuga?
Shikamaru would buy her favorite foods, Choji would always share his snacks, Ino would buy her flowers and trinkets, and Kiba would reluctantly hand over Akamaru for Hanabi to pet... Usually, Hanabi was indeed well-behaved, sensible, and polite in front of everyone.
How... did she turn out like this?
Naruto took a deep breath and made a decision.
Teaching Hanabi should be left to the people of the Hyuga Clan.
He looked at Hanabi and said sternly, "This matter can't just be let go. I'll take you to your sister in a while."
He paused and emphasized, "In the coming days, stay close to Hinata and listen to your sister."
Hanabi looked up sharply, her eyes widening as if she wanted to say something, but under Naruto's unprecedentedly solemn gaze, she eventually swallowed her words. Her small lips pursed even tighter, and her fingers unconsciously clutched the corner of her clothes.
"Yes..."
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Hinata bowed deeply.
She gently pressed Hanabi's shoulder beside her, making her sister bow again as well.
"I'm so sorry. Hanabi has caused trouble for Naruto-kun and Karin-chan."
Her voice was soft and sincere, a faint look of shame coloring her fair face.
As the older sister, she felt that she shared the responsibility for her sister's mischief due to a lack of discipline.
"It's okay, really."
Karin waved her hands hurriedly, adjusting the brand-new red-framed glasses on her face. Her eyes narrowed slightly behind the lenses. "As for an apology gift, Hanabi has already given one."
"Last night, she bought me a new pair of glasses."
New glasses?
Naruto carefully examined Karin's glasses.
They didn't look very different from the previous ones, but Karin was indeed wearing new glasses.
Did she specifically buy the same style?
It seemed his observation skills still needed improvement.
Watching Naruto and Karin's backs disappear around the street corner, only the two sisters remained in the courtyard.
Hinata let out a soft sigh and turned to her sister. Her voice was as gentle as ever, yet carried an unmistakable seriousness: "You... can't do this anymore, Hanabi."
However, Hanabi didn't lower her head or respond obediently as expected.
She suddenly looked up, and in those white eyes similar to her sister's, a completely different, almost burning light flickered.
She took a step forward and grabbed Hinata's sleeve. Her voice was lowered, yet it carried an urgency and certainty unbefitting her age:
"Sister, let's team up!"
"Eh?"
Hinata was stunned, bewildered by the sudden proposal.
"Look!"
Hanabi's speech quickened as she began counting on her fingers.
"Sister Ino is much more proactive than you when facing Big Brother Naruto. When she wants him to go shopping with her, she'll just say 'go shopping with me.' When she wants to buy him clothes or something, she'll just drag him along to choose.
And Sister Karin is living in Big Brother Naruto's house right now. She has the advantage of being close, living together every day!
But what about you, Sister?"
Hanabi looked up at Hinata's instantly flushing face, her tone full of "disappointment at her lack of ambition": "You're always so shy, blushing just from saying a word to Big Brother Naruto. This absolutely won't do!"
She vigorously shook Hinata's sleeve, her Byakugan filled with serious plotting: "If you really want to pursue Big Brother Naruto, you must take the initiative!
You can't wait any longer, Sister!
Do you really want to see Big Brother Naruto marry someone else?"
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