#89 - Big, no, very good.

Chapter 89: Very Big... Oh, No, Very Good

“You're talking about…”

Hinata Ginka's expression changed slightly.

“Exactly what was said that day.”

Hinata Natsu lowered her eyes.

The two seemed to be speaking in riddles, but they both knew what the other was referring to.

“He also said that Kushina heard those words.”

Hinata Natsu dropped another bombshell.

Kushina, who had been bullied as an outsider, actually knew about this.

“Kushina….”

Hinata Ginka's mind flashed with Kushina's image.

Kushina was the only Uzumaki clan descendant in the village. Although she was usually low-key, anyone with eyes could see that Kushina was not simple.

The Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques were profound and extensive. Konoha had many of their clan's sealing techniques, which improved Konoha's native sealing techniques.

Some sealing techniques were left by Uzumaki Mito, but most came from Konoha's humanitarian collection after the fall of the Land of Whirlpools.

Few people can study these sealing techniques now, because powerful sealing techniques require the support of a bloodline limit!

“Uchiha Seiji… Hmm, what is his attitude?”

Hinata Ginka became concerned about this issue.

Kushina was just an observer. As long as the person involved, Uchiha Seiji, didn't care, nothing major would happen.

But if Uchiha Seiji made a fuss, his sensitive identity would likely attract the attention of many Uchiha within the Uchiha clan.

A little carelessness could make it known to everyone.

At that time, the Uchiha, who valued the clan's reputation above all else, would definitely come to demand an explanation.

This would be detrimental to the Hinata clan, and she would most likely be severely punished by those rigid elders.

“Sei… Uchiha Seiji is very angry about this matter.”

Hinata Natsu almost habitually said Seiji, but that would have seemed too close, so she quickly changed to his full name.

“Didn't you go to explain?”

Hinata Ginka immediately asked.

If they couldn't handle such a small matter well, these branch family members were really freeloaders.

“I went… but Uchiha Seiji wanted me to pay one million taels, and…”

Hinata Natsu recounted everything that happened that day, including the humiliation of having her "Caged Bird Curse Seal" seen.

Hinata Ginka frowned after listening.

That Uchiha Seiji actually wanted her to apologize and show sincerity?

As a member of the main family, pampered and used to being served, when had Hinata Ginka ever suffered such grievances?

“As expected, he's a naturally evil brat!”

At this moment, Hinata Ginka felt that what she said that day was very correct.

The mistake was that Uchiha Seiji heard it, and there was a second person who knew.

Otherwise, relying on Seiji alone, Hinata Ginka would have wanted to put pressure on him.

In the end, she belonged to the ruling class of the Hinata clan, while Uchiha Seiji was just an ordinary Uchiha.

It was just that his birthplace made him very sensitive and easily involved in political matters.

But now that Kushina knew, she couldn't do that.

With the same experience, Kushina was likely to support Seiji.

That would only make things worse.

Hinata Ginka thought back and forth, wondering how to resolve this matter.

She asked Hinata Natsu to bring her a cup of tea.

Hinata Natsu responded and went down.

Soon, she brought up a cup of expensive fragrant tea.

Hinata Ginka elegantly sipped a mouthful. The tea moistened the tiny lines on her red lips.

She then said:

“Prepare two generous gifts. I want to visit Uzumaki Kushina and Uchiha Seiji.”

Hinata Ginka was not a fool.

She knew when she could be unreasonable and when she should honestly bow her head.

If things really blew up, the Hinata clan might strip her of her "Main Family" status.

Just thinking about that scene made Hinata Ginka feel dizzy.

“Yes, Lady Ginka.”

Hinata Natsu responded softly.

The following matters should be unrelated to her, right?

She had done everything a branch family member should do.

The thought of not having to contact Uchiha Seiji after this made Hinata Natsu feel relieved.

She always felt a sense of pressure when dealing with someone who didn't play by the rules.

Then, Hinata Natsu excused herself and went out to prepare for dinner.

The areas where the main family and branch family lived in the clan were separate, and so were their meals.

“Natsu, where did you go?”

Hinata Tetsu shoveled a mouthful of rice and asked vaguely.

“Lady Ginka asked me to ask about something.”

Hinata Tetsu paused his rice-shoveling action, remembering what it was.

A trace of worry flashed in his white eyes, and he asked with concern:

“Is everything alright?”

“It's nothing.”

Hinata Natsu shook her head and filled a bowl of rice.

“That's good.”

Hinata Tetsu continued to bury himself in his food.

After the stimulation during the Chunin Exam, he also wanted to have a strong body like Uchiha Seiji.

Enemies wouldn't distinguish between the main family and the branch family during missions.

…………

The next day.

Konoha Hospital.

Seiji arrived at an office.

This office was Yakushi Nonou's exclusive room, usually used for reading materials.

As the leader of the medical team, she still had this privilege.

After writing a few words, Yakushi Nonou's gaze quietly shifted, revealing a smile to Seiji.

“Since you're here, bring something.”

“I can't come empty-handed, Teacher Nonou.”

Seiji put down a basket of fruit.

This time the fruit was more expensive than what he usually sent. Now that he had money, he naturally had to upgrade a notch.

Yakushi Nonou wouldn't stay in Konoha for long, so he should try to raise her favorability as much as possible.

Maybe there would be a time in the future when he would need Yakushi Nonou's help.

Moreover, Seiji wasn't opposed to people who showed him kindness, and he would return it with kindness.

From the fact that she went to the orphanage as a director for several years, and Danzo still forced her to come out of the mountains, it could be seen that Nonou's ability was strong.

And in the end, it was because she was too excellent and knew too many secrets that she arranged for Yakushi Kabuto to kill her.

This was also an important reason why Yakushi Kabuto later fell into confusion and couldn't distinguish himself.

“Little Seiji, how was the Chunin Exam?”

Yakushi Nonou saw the fruit that Seiji sent and found that they were the more expensive type. A helpless smile couldn't help but appear on the corner of her mouth.

But Seiji's ability to be so grateful made her feel very comfortable. She didn't teach this disciple for nothing.

This was also the first time Yakushi Nonou had taken a disciple. In fact, even if Seiji didn't do anything, she would feel satisfied.

“It was alright.”

Seiji nodded.

The remaining third round would be much easier. It was an individual battle.

At that time, they would fight in a place like a coliseum, watched by thousands of people.

Ninjas who made a name for themselves would enter the sight of those dignitaries.

They would be able to receive more mission requests.

“How are the things I asked you to master before?”

Yakushi Nonou pushed her glasses, unconsciously leaning closer to the wooden table, looking at Seiji standing not far in front of the table.

Her heavy chest also lightly pressed on the wooden table.

“Very big… Oh, no, very good.”

Seiji almost blurted it out.

“Big?”