Chapter 129 The Journey of the Micro-fragrant Insects
“There’s no such thing as holding someone back; everyone has their own strengths.” Haruko Hayama gave her an example: “Do you remember that senior, Hiruko, who was known as a mechanical genius?”
"I know, he seems to be a friend of the Sannin." Hinata Hyuga recalled the relevant information she had read.
"It is said that he was a very poor student when he was young. He was bad at ninjutsu and genjutsu, but he later discovered that he had a talent for mechanics. Now he has even become a key figure in mechanical science. Isn't that amazing?"
These things were told to her by the system assistant, Xiaobei. She wondered if Senior Beiruko knew that he had been betrayed by his subordinate. Haruko chuckled to herself.
Full-process control system assistant, Hiruko: Haruko's smile is so beautiful...
Hinata Hyuga was slightly surprised. She didn't know that the legendary genius had such a past. Then she remembered that Haruko Hayama was saying these things to comfort her, and she couldn't help but feel shy.
"Yes, thank you, Haruko!"
Seeing that she was in a slightly better mood, Haruko Hayama brought up another topic: "By the way, does Hinata like Naruto?"
Haruko had long noticed that whenever Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga were together, Hinata Hyuga's gaze was always on him, and she was even embarrassed to talk to him.
"Huh?!"
Hinata Hyuga scrambled to her feet, nearly falling into the river from fright at her words. Her face turned as red as a boiled shrimp, and she dared not look at her.
Haruko paused, surprised by Hinata's strong reaction, and quickly said, "I'm sorry, Hinata. If you don't want to talk about this, can we just pretend we didn't say anything?"
"No, it's alright..."
Hinata Hyuga was surprised that she was so considerate of her feelings. She tried to calm herself down, but her face was still burning, so she could only sit down again.
“So Hinata really is…” Haruko Hayama said tentatively.
Hinata Hyuga nodded shyly, "I used to be bullied because of my timid personality. It was... Naruto who stood up for me and even got beaten up by those people."
“Naruto is different from me. He is optimistic and determined, and always full of courage. People can’t help but be attracted to him when they see him.”
"I've always been like this since I was a child, I only ever drag others down..."
Seeing that Hinata Hinata was about to become dejected again, Haruko gently took her hand.
"Liking someone and wanting to pursue them is a good thing, but don't let their brilliance blind you and make you forget that you are also quite good."
Hinata Hinata felt her hand being gently squeezed and glanced at her, only to receive a bright smile in return.
No wonder Naruto likes to stay by her side...
Hinata Hyuga, with her eyes still moist, smiled faintly along with her.
...
“This fruit is edible, let’s eat it today.” Shino Aburame squatted down and pointed to the bright red fruit as she spoke to Haruko Hayama.
Haruko bent down and carefully examined the fruit hanging on the bushes. "They look a lot like apples."
"There are differences; they look and taste different." Shino Aburame picked one and handed it to her.
Haruko took it and took a bite, then her eyes widened in surprise, "It tastes so sweet!"
Kiba Inuzuka and Hinata Hyuga, who were used to this, started picking fruit after being told by Shino Aburame. Haruko Hayama squatted down next to him and picked fruit with him.
"I feel that traveling with Shino would be a very enriching experience."
"Traveling, huh..." Shino Aburame's sunglasses gleamed slightly.
"Yes, it feels like no matter what kind of environment we're in, with Shino around, we don't have to worry!" Haruko Hayama said enviously.
Shino Aburame paused for a moment, then continued picking fruit as if nothing had happened, though she couldn't help but bury her face in her collar.
After a hearty meal, they continued their journey.
"Actually, at first I thought Kiba would be the kind of classmate who was difficult to get along with." Haruko Hayama looked at Kiba Inuzuka and said her first impression.
Hinata Hyuga softly agreed, "Actually, I thought so at first too..."
"Huh? Why is that?" Kiba Inuzuka didn't understand. He looked up at Akamaru above him, seeking validation. "Akaamaru clearly thinks I'm a great master!"
Akamaru let out a heartfelt howl.
Haruko smiled and said, "After all, her teeth look intimidating, and she also seems to be at odds with Sasuke at school."
"After all, the Uchiha clan was renowned back then, and they were number one. Everyone would want to surpass someone like that, right?" Kiba Inuzuka responded generously.
Haruko asked in confusion, "I'm tied for first place, so why isn't Ya competing against me?"
"Huh? You're a girl, it's too much for me to compare with you..." Kiba Inuzuka swallowed his words before Haruko Hayama's resentful expression, and pouted, "Anyway, this is a duel between men!"
Seeing that he corrected it quickly, Haruko didn't hold it against him. "I used to have a pretty strong impression of teeth."
"Is that so? You were indeed impressed by my good looks and strength!" Kiba Inuzuka grinned arrogantly.
"No, because you always get detained for pranks."
Haruko Hayashi mercilessly exposed his narcissism, Hinata Hyuga couldn't help but chuckle to herself, and even Shino Aburame let out a muffled laugh.
Kiba Inuzuka's lips twitched, and he nonchalantly crossed his arms over his head. "Tch, that just means I have the courage to forge ahead and the ability to act recklessly."
"There's nothing I can do if you put it that way," Haruko Hayama said with amusement.
However, upon hearing her mention school, Kiba Inuzuka recalled something that had happened between them before. "But, it seems like I spoke to you back then."
"Really?" Haruko Hayama looked at him in disbelief.
"What's with that look on your face? Is talking to me something terrifying?"
"No... I just find it incredible."
After all, Kiba Inuzuka was clearly a brat at that time, and it was hard to imagine that I had any dealings with him.
Realizing she didn't remember, Kiba Inuzuka snorted and stopped talking.
"So what did we say back then?" Haruko Hayama asked curiously.
"Forgot!"
"Eh—"
Kiba Inuzuka's lips curled up in a smile as someone made an accusatory expression.
That was when they had only been enrolled for half a year. Because of his eccentric personality, he was blacklisted by teacher Iruka Umino along with Naruto Uzumaki, Shikamaru Nara, and Choji Akimichi.
Nara Shikamaru was punished for sleeping in class, while Akimichi Choji was punished for eating snacks in class.
In just six months, the heroic deeds of the four of them became known to everyone.
Kiba Inuzuka was once again caught by Iruka Umino and made to stand as punishment, his face full of impatience.
"Teacher, I didn't do anything. I just passed by when Naruto was playing a prank."
Naruto was taken aback, then loudly accused him: "Kiba, you're the one who came up with the plan for me!"
"Hey, don't slander me, okay?" Kiba Inuzuka showed no remorse whatsoever for being condemned.
"hateful!"
Iruka Umino quickly pulled back Naruto Uzumaki, who was about to attack, and sighed helplessly, "Can't you two just give me a break?"
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