Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Chapter 73 Talented Players

"Wow, Aoba-kun, so many books! Is this where you usually study?"

This was the first time Hinata had ever seen so many books in a room.

The room was surrounded by bookshelves, which were filled with books.

Sakura wasn't too surprised, because she often came here too.

"Yes, this is the teacher's study."

Shirokumo Aoba nodded, then looked at Hinata curiously, "The Hyuga clan's study should have even more books than this, right?"

Books are about inheritance; the Hyuga clan has such a long history that the number of books they have is probably countless.

Hinata's face flushed slightly, and she said somewhat shyly.

"I don't really enjoy reading, so I haven't looked at many of the books at home, and I'm not very clear about it."

Shirokumo Aoba didn't care much. It was a normal thought. Unless you're a medical ninja or learning sealing techniques, why would you need to read so many books?

However, he still offered a couple of words of advice.

"Reading is quite useful. It can broaden your horizons and help you learn a lot of new knowledge. Reading occasionally is also beneficial to you."

"Yes, yes, I'll definitely read every day when I get back!"

Hinata nodded seriously. Although she hated reading, she would definitely do her best to fulfill Aoba-kun's request.

Seeing Hinata's serious expression, Shirakumo Aoba couldn't help but laugh.

He patted Hinata's head. "You don't have to do that. Just read books that interest you occasionally."

Hinata blushed even more and said softly, "I don't know what I'm interested in. Could Aoba-kun give me some suggestions?"

I think you're only interested in Aoba!

Sakura, who had been silently observing everything from the sidelines, had already seen through the truth and couldn't help but mutter a complaint in her mind.

She felt that if Ino hadn't been there, she probably wouldn't have been a match for Hinata on her own.

Hinata may seem gentle and weak, but to some boys, especially Aoba, she is quite sharp.

It is very easy to arouse a boy's protective instincts.

This is a naturally gifted player; she could never surpass him even if she tried to imitate him her whole life.

Unfortunately, Shirokumo Aoba doesn't have mind-reading abilities, so he couldn't possibly know what Sakura was imagining next to him, nor could he know what books Hinata was interested in.

Following my own ideas, I walked to a bookshelf and, after carefully selecting two books, took them out.

He returned to Hinata's side and placed the two books in front of her.

"This book is about the weaknesses of the human body's important organs and meridian system. You can take a look at it first and compare it with your Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist to see if there are any merits."

“These are some methods for maintaining health in daily life. I see that your mother is not in good health. See if they can help her.”

Hinata's eyes lit up slightly as she looked at the two books that Shirokumo Aoba had given her, and she happily accepted them.

She hadn't expected that Aoba-kun would also notice her mother's poor health.

Hinata was even happier by Shirokumo Aoba's thoughtful gestures.

She mustered her courage and said shyly, "Aoba-kun, if I encounter anything I don't understand, could you teach me?"

Should Aoba teach?

Sakura immediately became alert and couldn't help but move closer to Hinata, standing between the two.

"Hinata, I can actually teach you too."

Sakura smiled broadly and said, "I've learned a lot from Lady Tsunade during this time."

"what?"

Hinata was taken aback; she hadn't expected Sakura to suddenly come over.

She just wanted to read books with Aoba-kun.

Before she could answer, Shirokumo Aoba pushed Sakura's face away.

"Alright, you're only half-baked yourself, and you want to teach others?"

"I'm not just half-baked. Shizune-neechan said I'm already very good. It's just that Aoba, you're so outstanding that I seem rather ordinary."

Sakura pouted, looking somewhat aggrieved, clearly dissatisfied with Shirokumo Aoba's statement.

"Alright, go read quietly. The teacher is busy right now. If you don't understand anything, you can ask me."

Shirokumo Aoba pinched Sakura's slightly flushed cheeks.

Sakura was appeased in no time; among the group, Sakura and Hinata were the easiest to coax.

As long as we can be together, that's fine.

Even if there are one or two more people, I can accept it.

The three of them huddled together reading. Apart from the occasional quiet question, the only other sound in the room was the rustling of pages.

After an unknown amount of time, there was a knock on the door.

Knock knock knock!

"Please come in!"

Baiyun Qingye immediately replied.

Now, the only people who might be knocking on his door are Tsunade and Ayako Hyuga. One is his teacher, and the other is his future mother-in-law. He needs to take them seriously.

Click!

The door was gently pushed open, and Ayako Hinata walked in.

"Sorry to bother you."

She always maintained a gentle smile on her face.

"mom!"

Hinata stood up and greeted them cheerfully.

This shows that she always maintained a dignified and reserved attitude when facing her father.

Hinata has a better relationship with her mother.

After all, Hiashi Hyuga always maintained a poker face; who wouldn't be afraid of that?

Last time, even Baiyun Qingye was afraid when she saw it.

"Aunt Ayako."

Baiyun Qingye also stood up.

Only Sakura, after standing up, stammered, unsure of how to address the other person.

"Sakura, you can just call me Aunt Ayako."

Ayako Hinata noticed Sakura's embarrassment and offered her some words of comfort.

"Aunt Ayako."

Sakura responded immediately.

Ayako Hinata smiled. "I'm sorry to have bothered you. Hinata, Mommy is going home now. Would you like to come back with Mommy?"

"Ah~ Are we going back already?"

Hinata looked reluctant to part.

Shirokumo Aoba looked around and said to Hinata Ayako, "Aunt Ayako, why don't we let Hinata stay here for lunch?"

"Won't this... cause you any trouble? Hinata... she ate a little too much."

"No, I cook lunch."

"what?"

A look of surprise flashed across Ayako Hyuga's face. She hadn't expected that a six-year-old boy would be cooking in Lady Tsunade's house.

"Then I'll take care of you, Aoba-kun."

"Aunt Ayako, you're too kind."

Baiyun Qingye felt that communicating with all the rule-abiding people in these families was too troublesome.

Even a small matter requires a lot of politeness.

"Thank you, Mom."

Hinata was also happy to hear that she could stay.

"Then Hinata, you need to be careful not to cause trouble for Lady Tsunade and the others."

Ayako Hinata smiled at Hinata, then looked at Aoba Shirakumo, "Aoba-kun, can you talk to your auntie alone?"

"Talk to me?"

Baiyun Qingye pointed to himself, somewhat surprised.

"Ah."

Ayako Hinata nodded.

Shirokumo Aoba had some guesses in his mind, probably because of Hinata.

"Ok."

Then Hinata watched as Shirokumo Aoba and her mother walked out of the room together.