Chapter 110 Surveillance or Protection

"You haven't been practicing every night these past few days, have you?" Haruko Zao said in disbelief.

"Yes..." Hyuga Hinata clenched her hands, feeling ashamed of being caught.

Haruko sighed in the morning. Even though she had tried to persuade her, it was not so easy to untie the knot in one's heart, especially for an introverted and shy child like Hinata Hyuga. She was probably used to digesting it on her own.

"My medical skills can't help you restore your strength." Haruko Asagi smiled bitterly and stretched out her hand to her.

Hearing her words, Hyuga Hinata felt inexplicably relaxed.

In the past, when she was practicing, her father would always show his disappointment in her. After all, she was the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan's main family, and had to be compared with the genius Hyuga Neji from the branch family. From childhood to adulthood, she had suffered countless criticisms both openly and secretly, and even her hard work in practicing would be said to be in vain.

Unconsciously, she began to feel ashamed in front of others about her hard work in cultivation.

But luckily it was Haruko Zaoma, who never looked at her strangely.

Hinata Hyuga's cheeks were still slightly flushed. She gently jumped from the middle of the river to the shore and held the hand extended by Haruko Asagi.

The river surface is reflected by the moonlight, and the water is gurgling and no deeper than the knee.

They both took off their shoes and put them aside, then sank their calves into the stream, feeling the turbulent waves beneath the calm surface of the river.

"If you want to practice at night, just call me. I won't feel safe sleeping in this insect paradise." Haruko said softly in the morning.

Hyuga Hinata looked at her in surprise, "No...how can I..."

Morning Haruko gave her a sly smile and interrupted her: "After all, I am the team leader. It is my responsibility to supervise the team members to conserve their energy to the maximum extent, right?"

"Thank you Haruko..." Hyuga Hinata lowered her head, her eyelashes fluttering.

"Why thank me? Thank yourself for working so hard!"

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and everything was quiet. Hyuga Hinata quietly looked at Zao Haruko who was sitting next to her. The moonlight was shining on her, like a statue of a goddess under the moon.

Hinata Hyuga was so pleased with her own imagination that she couldn't help but smile slightly.

Thanks for the encouragement…

And...thank you for being with me.

*

Because Haruko was out on a mission as a Chunin in the morning, Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto could only follow Hatake Kakashi to carry out some minor commissions.

"Ah - I really envy Haruko for being able to lead a team to carry out missions. I also want to become a Chunin soon, and then become a team leader with great responsibilities!"

Uzumaki Naruto slumped on the bench, sighing constantly.

It was considered a break time now. Hatake Kakashi leaned against a tree and flipped through Intimate Paradise. He replied calmly, "Are you so reluctant to follow the teacher?"

"This is not a question of reluctance!" Uzumaki Naruto suddenly stood up and said confidently, "This is a question of me not being able to go on a mission with Haruko!"

"Oh, really?" Hatake Kakashi sighed perfunctorily.

Not having to take care of Haruko Hayami is actually a good thing for him now. The fact that he can become Haruko Hayami's instructor is due to the instruction of the third generation.

The apparent explanation given to Zaoma's mother was that it was to protect Zaoma Haruko and cultivate her eye skills.

But in fact, he, the morning mother and the third Hokage all knew that Kakashi Hatake's mission involved surveillance.

There is a reason why Huanchen was called the "Death God of Illusion". Her illusions can even make the enemy immersed in illusions for their entire lives. Unless she is attacked externally or takes the initiative to remove the illusion, no one can escape from the illusion she weaves.

For Konoha, she, who possesses powerful eye techniques, is both a hero and a person worthy of vigilance. After all, if she has evil thoughts, it is not impossible for the entire Konoha to fall into an illusion.

During the Third Ninja World War, her Phantom Dust Eye Technique was severely damaged and she could no longer go to the battlefield. For the Third Hokage, it was a pity to lose such an important fighting force, but he was also glad that her threat was reduced.

And now Huanchen's daughter has inherited her eye technique, which is even more powerful, which makes the Third Hokage worried again.

Fortunately, Zaojian is a powerless family, unlike big families like Hyuga and Uchiha. If Zaojian had the intention of rebellion, the subordinates who were secretly monitoring him would be able to report it immediately and let the top leaders take countermeasures.

Mother Zao has silently endured the vigilance from the village she protects for countless years, but she would never accept the same treatment being inflicted on her own daughter.

Therefore, as she argued with the Third Hokage before he fell into a coma, only Kakashi Hatake, who was acquainted with her, stayed behind as her apparent "protection".

Now that the Sandaime is in a coma, the scope of his mission has become unclear.

Surveillance... or protection?

"Kakashi-sensei! Kakashi-sensei!"

Uzumaki Naruto's dissatisfied voice woke him up from his thoughts. Seeing Uzumaki Naruto standing on tiptoe with curiosity and wanting to read the contents of the book in his hand, Hatake Kakashi closed the book simply and neatly.

"Hey!" Uzumaki Naruto pouted angrily, "What's so shameful about Kakashi-sensei? Everyone knows that Kakashi-sensei is just a stuffy person!"

"...Which family are you talking about?" Hatake Kakashi said with a suppressed smile.

"Uh..." Uzumaki Naruto hesitated. He couldn't possibly say that it was Haruko who spread it. If so, he would probably die a more miserable death than being punished by Kakashi teacher.

"We are all just that…" Uzumaki Naruto poked his hand guiltily.

Seeing his reaction, Kakashi Hatake probably knew who was the person who spread the rumors about him. After all, the only person who would say such words was the innocent-looking Haruko Hayama.

Hatake Kakashi sighed, wondering what kind of students he was teaching!

At this time, Uchiha Sasuke ran over from the bushes in the distance and landed in front of them.

"We have the scroll, let's go back."

Uzumaki Naruto regained his lively state, "Yoshi! Let Kakashi-sensei treat me to ramen when we get back!"

"Hey, I didn't say I wanted to treat you guys to a meal, did I?"

Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the sounds of Kakashi Hatake and the others bickering faded away.

*

"The air pressure is changing. This is a sign of changing weather."

Aburame Shino stood on a tall tree trunk, looking at the morning glow rising in the distance.

Akamaru in Inuzuka Kiba's arms also whimpered in worry. Inuzuka Kiba said sternly, "The wind is blowing with moisture. It looks like it's going to rain."

"I remember Shino said that the microsperm insects will hatch in the early morning of the next day after the rain." Haruko Zao also frowned.

"In other words, if it rains today, it will turn into an adult insect tomorrow." Inuzuka Kiba narrowed his eyes.

Aburame Shino added: "From a time perspective, today is the last chance. If you miss this chance, you won't be able to use the Micro Fragrance Bug."

"Okay, everyone, work harder. We must find the micro-fragrant insects today."

In the morning, Haruko's tone was serious. After giving the order, the four of them dispersed. The situation was serious now, and she had no time to be afraid of insects.

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