Naruto: Saving the Uchiha

Chapter 506.I’m Not Exactly a Good Person

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Hiashi’s position was so firm that no one could find fault with it.

And that was precisely why the Grand Elder felt uneasy. He sensed something unusual in Hiashi’s response.

"Everyone, rest assured. As the clan leader, for the sake of our clan’s heritage, I, Hyūga Hiashi, have always stood with the clan, united in heart with all you elders."

Hiashi solemnly stated his stance and attitude, reassuring the elders.

In fact, that’s exactly what he had been doing.

Now the Grand Elder had nothing to say.

He couldn’t unreasonably accuse Hiashi of not taking this seriously, could he?

He’s on your side. What more do you want?

What, you want to take over as clan leader and decide for yourself?

Something wasn’t right, but he couldn’t pinpoint what. The Grand Elder couldn’t keep pressing the issue for no reason, so he let it go.

What worried him now was how Kazuki would react when Hiashi reported this.

With Kazuki’s temperament, the Hyūga clan might just take a major fall this time.

That night, the Hyūga clan elders couldn’t sleep.

Especially the Main House elders. The Branch House elders had so little power anyway; losing it wouldn’t be a big deal. Besides, the Main House elders would lose theirs too.

Thinking this way, they felt much more balanced.

Besides, those who were punished were usually Branch House members. Main House members almost never faced such situations. Really, the Branch House was gaining the most.

What was there to regret about losing a little power?

It was just too bad that they, as Branch House members, couldn’t step forward and declare their support for the village’s decision.

Otherwise, they’d be the first to suffer.

While the Hyūga clan elders couldn’t sleep, Kazuki slept soundly, all the way until morning.

Before leaving the camp, there was still work to do, so Kazuki got up early.

"Lord Advisor, Lady Ino is here to see you."

Kazuki had just sat down and hadn’t even finished a cup of hot tea when a guard entered.

"Ino? She wants to see me?"

What does this girl want with me?

Though puzzled, Kazuki didn’t refuse. The Ino-Shika-Cho trio were an allied group. He could be more accommodating to the younger generation of these three clans as a way to repay Shikaku for his hard work.

Thinking this, Kazuki said:

"Let her in. Also, have the Logistics Division prepare some food. If they’re unsure, they can ask Itachi."

"Yes, sir."

The guard immediately left the command post to make the arrangements.

"Lord Advisor."

Soon, Ino, her face beaming with joy, ran into the command post.

To be fair, among Hinata’s generation, Ino was quite pretty. She just had a bit of a love-struck streak and obsessed over looks.

Fortunately, her condition was mild, not as severe as Sakura’s.

Sakura was the type who, once she liked someone, it pretty much stuck until the end of time. It gave Kazuki the feeling of a female version of Uchiha Obito.

If not for Sakura being a girl, Kazuki would have given her the title of "Ultimate Devotee."

Loving someone to the point of obsession and folly was an achievement most couldn’t reach.

"Ino, what brings you here?"

"Ah? Nothing, nothing."

The smile on Ino’s face froze for a moment, then she suddenly blushed and quickly shook her head.

"???"

Are you kidding me?

You asked to see me. You come in. I ask why. And you just keep shaking your head in a fluster. What are you playing at?

Just here to mess with me?

"That’s not what I meant."

Ino panicked and quickly explained.

"I just wanted the Lord Advisor to see how my training is progressing."

As she spoke, Ino bowed her head shyly again, twisting the hem of her clothes, her toes pressing so hard they threatened to dig a hole in the ground.

"....."

Please, find a more plausible excuse.

Kazuki helplessly patted his forehead.

He wasn’t blind. He could see that Ino seemed somewhat interested in him.

He thought he’d misjudged.

After all, Ino was a bit of a looks-obsessive. She liked handsome people. Who’d have thought her condition would worsen?

"You like me?"

Kazuki wasn’t a child. Playing coy with "yes I do, no I don’t" was pointless.

If you like someone, be direct.

I’m too lazy to dragged out things like this. Let’s all be straightforward.

As for Ino, since she couldn’t express herself clearly, Kazuki would just said it himself.

"Ah?"

Kazuki’s directness caught Ino off guard. She stood there dumbfounded, eyes wide, speechless.

But blushing and dazed like that, she was quite cute.

"Oh, you."

Kazuki was amused by Ino’s reaction.

To keep her from getting more confused, Kazuki decisively slapped the table.

"Ino, I’m not a child, so I don’t play childish games. I just want to know: do you like me?"

"...."

At a loss, Ino dazedly nodded, then started shaking her head.

Oh my god, why did I admit it? This is so embarrassing. What if Lord Advisor doesn’t like me now?

Kazuki put away his smile and said seriously to Ino.

"Ino, the person you see isn’t a good person. Your liking for me might be influenced by childish infatuation. I won’t go into details. If you’re not afraid of falling into a pit, after your training, go back and talk to your father. Have him come to me."

There was no point discussing this with Ino. It had to be discussed with her father.

"Alright, you can go back now. Think about it carefully. I have things to handle. I can’t keep you company."

"....."

Entering the command post full of joy, leaving in a daze, Ino stood in a secluded corner, her face red as she breathed in the cold air. After a long while, she finally calmed down, then regretfully patted her forehead.

"Argh! What did I do? Did I just confess to the Lord Advisor? Was that a confession?" What do I do?"

"Kids these days."

Kazuki had never expected this to happen to him.

He sighed, didn’t think much of it, and continued handling his tasks. Sitting in this position meant being constantly busy, with too much to focus on and handle. If her father really comes to him, then they just make something up and leave it at that.