45: Chapter 45: Vacation, Hiashi Hyuga's InvitationToday is the last day of school at the Ninja Academy.The Ninja Academy is about to have a winter break of more than a month, and many mischievous students are cheering.
Finally, I don't have to go to the ninja academy anymore.What should I do for fun during this month-long break?
The Konoha members around Naruto were also overjoyed; after all, students love nothing more than holidays.
Seeing the performance of the younger members around him, Naruto kindly reminded them, "Although we're on vacation and can't train together every day, I hope you all train conscientiously.When school starts again, we'll see who hasn't trained properly.Only when the tide goes out do we discover who's been swimming naked!"
Naruto's words were a bucket of cold water on the young players, instantly turning the joy of the holiday into boredom.Damn it, even on winter break, they still have to compete fiercely.
Although they didn't want to train even when they were resting, under Naruto's guidance for three months, they had developed a good habit of daily exercise.What's more terrifying than drug addiction is that some people have actually become addicted to exercise!
So even if Naruto didn't say anything, they would still find time to train.Without classes, time seemed to drag on, and they would wonder if others were competing against each other at that time.
See, that's how you create this atmosphere.
Teacher Iruka looked at the students below the stage with a face full of satisfaction, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
Before they knew it, three months had passed.The students had gone from feeling lost and unfamiliar with the school to fully adapting to the rhythm of the ninja academy.Although they still came to school with complaints every day, they persevered.
These students have made great progress, especially Naruto.
Iruka's smile widened as he looked at Naruto, who was surrounded by a group of friends.
He was worried that Naruto might be isolated or bullied at the ninja academy, and he thought he would take good care of Naruto in private so that he could study in peace at the ninja academy.
As it turned out, Naruto himself was a socially anxious person, a social terrorist.
There were many people surrounding him, including some disciples from the major clans of Konoha.They were sometimes very arrogant, but they didn't have much of a temper around Naruto.They were all very nice and easygoing, which made Iruka chuckle.
Naruto is truly a good kid.Those around him are unconsciously moved by his words, becoming more polite, and influenced by his cheerful and sunny smile, they feel themselves becoming more enthusiastic.
Naruto is truly like a little sun, illuminating and warming those around him.
It is precisely because of Naruto that even if students deliberately cause trouble in his class, Naruto will take the initiative to stand up and tell them that this is wrong and that they should respect the teacher.The other students also understand and will not do it again next time.
So, although Iruka's class is recognized as an elite class, there aren't many troublemakers among the students.Instead, they all behave well, which makes the teachers of other classes envious.
Actually, after all this time, the one who has changed the most is Naruto himself.
When Naruto was first reborn, he felt the intense malice of the surrounding villagers.Since he couldn't even solve his basic needs for food and clothing, he naturally harbored hatred towards them.
However, after the system appeared, Naruto's strength began to grow slowly, and he eventually gained the ability to easily crush these unsuspecting villagers.
Naruto no longer resented them as much, after all, they were just some unknown opportunists, not even worthy of being strangled by Naruto.
Naruto was also aware that his enemies were only a few people: Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Konoha high-ranking officials, Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and others.
Naruto's attitude toward Konoha was initially rather ambiguous.It was thought that he could remain neutral, but after experiencing the villagers' hatred, he also began to hate Konoha as well.
But later, he gradually made more friends: Kiba Inuzuka, Choji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, Sakura Haruno, Hinata Hyuga, Rock Lee, and Sasuke Uchiha.
Regardless of whether they were initially influenced by their families to actively associate with Naruto, as time went on, Naruto could naturally sense that they genuinely considered him a friend.
As the saying goes, sincerity begets sincerity.After completely unsealing Kurama, Naruto was able to sense which of the people around him harbored genuine malice.
If Naruto, who had just been reborn into this world, possessed the power to destroy Konoha, he would naturally have chosen to do so, since he had nothing at that time and Konoha had only brought him endless suffering.
However, several months have passed, and Naruto has also formed his own bonds in Konoha Village.It is precisely because of these bonds that he cannot easily sever them.
People often become weak because they are bound by emotions.
But!Grandma once said: "People may become weak because they love others, but this is not shameful, because it is not true weakness.Only those who know their weakness can truly become strong."
Therefore, Naruto doesn't think he has become soft-hearted.In his interactions with his friends, Naruto is no longer capable of betraying Konoha, even though he now possesses immense strength.
Even if he already possesses the strength of the Six Paths, and no one in the entire Naruto world is his match, he can naturally kill, kill, kill and wipe out all the hateful people, but then what?
Alone and without any ties, living like a walking corpse in this world—this is not what Naruto wants.
Therefore, since leaving is no longer an option, Naruto will choose to stay in Konoha, change this originally despicable village, and transform it into a better place.His Konoha, isn't that what makes it more interesting?
The bell rang, instantly pulling Naruto back to reality.
"Today is the last day, so I won't ask everyone to train anymore.If you want to train, go back and train secretly, and don't let anyone else find out.The intense competition during winter break starts today!" Naruto said to the people around him.
"Hmph, Naruto, just you wait.When I come back from winter break, I'll definitely show you how much I've improved!" This was the arrogant Sasuke, but now he's much more honest and can express his true feelings properly.
"Naruto, take good care of yourself!" This was from the somewhat introverted Sakura.
"Naruto, come over for a meal sometime!" This is Choji, who's always thinking about food.
"Naruto, come visit me at my family's flower shop sometime!" This is the cheerful and outgoing Ino.
"Naruto, Akamaru and I will miss you!" These were Kiba and Akamaru.
"Woof woof woof!"
"This is troublesome, can we leave now?" The troublesome move was clearly made by Shikamaru.
"Naruto, I wish you a wonderful winter break." This was from the silent, almost unnoticed Shino Aburame.
The others gradually left the classroom and headed home.
Naruto had sensed Hinata staring at him the whole time, which was no ordinary thing.
"What's wrong, Hinata?Aren't you going home yet?" Naruto asked Hinata curiously, while placing his large hand on Hinata's cute little head and gently stroking it.
"Naruto, my father requests your presence today!" Hinata's shyness had improved considerably; she was like this with everyone else, but she was still a little nervous around Naruto.
After all, Naruto was her ideal man.
"Oh?Your father is looking for me?Let's go together then, don't keep your father waiting!" Naruto led Hinata out of the classroom.
At the entrance of the Ninja Academy, Hyuga Neji was already waiting for Hinata.
Approaching Hinata, he said coldly, "Hinata-sama, let's go back."
Before Hinata could respond, Neji started walking on his own, and Hinata quickly followed.
Naruto was right behind them.Seeing Naruto catch up, Neji immediately stopped, made a fighting stance, and said, "Naruto, what are you trying to do, following us?"
The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and Hinata quickly explained, "No, Neji-nii, it was Father who invited Naruto-kun to our house today.Naruto didn't maliciously follow us."
Upon hearing Hinata's words, Neji also dropped his stance and said, "Hmph, since the Hyuga clan head invited you, then I'll just have to let you come along."
Seeing Neji's attitude, Naruto was also a bit overwhelmed.Neji was indeed like this when he was young.After those accidents, his attitude towards the main branch of the family became so bad, and he was also very pessimistic about fate.
I always thought of myself as a little bird trapped in a cage, with no chance of escape.
In the original work, Neji's attitude only changed after he was defeated by Naruto during the Chunin Exams.
Therefore, Naruto still needs to use Kototenko a few more times to change Neji's attitude.
The three walked together and eventually arrived at the gate of the Hyuga clan's compound, a major clan in Konoha.
When the guards at the gate saw Neji and Hinata return, they greeted Hinata but ignored Neji.
At the same time, they were also watching Naruto who was following behind them.If Naruto did not explain his purpose, they would have no choice but to treat him as an enemy who had trespassed into the Hyuga clan.
Hinata had to explain again before they learned that Naruto had come at the invitation of Hiashi Hyuga.Only then did Hinata show a respectful expression and let Naruto in.
His expression changed, and he looked at Hyuga Neji with a hint of disdain.
Upon entering the Hyuga clan's territory, Neji coldly addressed Hinata, saying, "Young lady, I shall take my leave now."
"Neji-nii-san!" Before Hinata could finish speaking, Neji had already disappeared from everyone's sight.
"It's alright, Hinata.Neji will change someday," Naruto said, noticing the disappointment in Hinata's eyes.
"Okay, I believe in Naruto-kun!" Hinata led Naruto toward the Hyuga clan's reception room.
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