CXnovel #304 - Snake training
#304 - Snake training
In the legendary Ichiraku Teuchi's humble ramen shop, after enjoying a hearty meal of ramen with plenty of pork slices, Liang Yue led Hinata to the riverside for training.
As for Naruto, having just finished a satisfying meal, he temporarily forgot his worries about not being able to enroll successfully and followed along as well…
Upon arriving, the little blondie pulled out a fishing line from his pocket, broke off a small branch from a nearby tree, and sat down by the river, pretending to fish.
However, his real purpose was to observe and learn from Liang Yue's instruction of Hinata.
It was clear that Naruto longed to train and be acknowledged by others.
However, as a person with intelligence, Liang Yue would naturally not casually reveal anything about the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist secret techniques outside.
In the heir duel with Hanabi Hyuga, she was defeated precisely because she didn't want to hurt her sister.
Moreover, Hinata was severely lacking in self-confidence. In the original storyline, she was later influenced by Naruto and, with age, gradually became stronger.
Then, because of her love and devotion in her heart, this little girl ran to confront Pain, controlled by Nagato Uzumaki…
But now that Liang Yue had appeared, Naruto's screen time by this little girl's side would inevitably decrease…
Therefore, Liang Yue would appropriately shoulder some of the responsibilities on the little blondie's shoulders…
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“Hiss~!”
Accompanied by a short hiss, Hinata took two steps back, her face subconsciously revealing a hint of nervousness and fear.
However, the little girl immediately returned to her original spot with determination, trying hard to widen her eyes and put on a fierce look, pursing her lips and staring at the creature in the cage opposite her.
Her hands clenched tightly into fists, and even though her body was trembling slightly, she insisted on not retreating.
In her throat, there was even a faint, cute growl…
“Chunqiu, this snake seems a bit fierce today. How about we make snake soup later?”
Naruto, carrying the branch fishing rod, sat there with his back to the river, propping up his chin with boredom, but his eyes were always fixed on the snake in the iron cage.
“This snake is wild. It's a bit troublesome to prepare it for soup. Actually, it's best to pan-fry it on an iron plate; that's easier…”
Liang Yue, on the other hand, was standing sideways on the trunk of a large tree, his hands in his sleeves, letting his long hair and clothes hang freely. He himself was firmly rooted there like a nail, without moving an inch.
That's right~
Liang Yue's training method for Hinata was simple: the first goal was to build courage.
He used the method of facing animals directly to train the little girl's courage and indirectly increase her confidence.
Snakes generally give people the impression of being cold and fierce.
Although to some extent, this is just a misunderstanding…
But when they are trapped in a cage like this and facing external threats, they will all unanimously exhibit the instinctive self-defense reaction of a carnivore.
This reaction is often a matter of life and death, so it is naturally very fierce.
Hinata was naturally kind and weak, and when facing this kind of animal instinct, she would often subconsciously choose to retreat.
Even things locked in cages would make her feel scared.
However, this was also Liang Yue's purpose.
Over the past year, Hinata had made significant progress in the art of Gentle Fist through persistent practice.
However, due to her own weak personality, she had always been disliked by the Hyuga clan leader and was almost constantly being blamed…
In fact, in this little girl's heart, she also desperately wanted to be recognized by her father and wanted to muster the courage to fight bravely, but every time she failed to overcome herself…
Therefore, at this time, when she was receiving Liang Yue's targeted training, she also behaved very seriously.
As a result, Hinata had made rapid progress in the past month~
At least when facing her father, Hiashi Hyuga, her eyes were no longer completely filled with weakness. In some moments of combat practice, she even expressed a bit of ferocity and determination.
A few days ago, she even received rare praise from the Hyuga clan leader.
This undoubtedly gave the little girl the courage to continue training, and invisibly, her self-confidence had also been doubled!
After all, for children, sometimes the development of personality happens in some unintentional little things~
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“Fried snake meat? Okay, but it's best to add a few fish.”
After hearing Liang Yue's words, Naruto immediately raised his head, looked at him on the tree trunk, a flash of envy in his eyes, and then replied weakly.
“Why so listless? You were so excited when we mentioned eating before.”
Looking at the little blondie squatting below, Liang Yue curved the corners of his mouth. After a few steps, he was completely hanging upside down on the tree trunk.
“Well… wasn't I unable to enroll today?”
“I see~”
“Chunqiu…”
“Hmm?”
“Can't you really teach me the method of training chakra?”
Naruto looked at him on the tree pitifully, like a puppy eager to be fed, his face full of anticipation.
“Alas~ I've already told you about this matter before. Our Hyuga clan's chakra training method is unique, and I'm not qualified to pass it on to you.”
Looking at the little blondie's pitiful appearance, Liang Yue said helplessly.
“But, I really want to learn! I also envy you being able to stand on the tree without falling down, and that Substitution Technique you used that day was also very powerful!”
“This is a matter of principle, I can't help you…”
“Then… don't you know any other chakra training methods? Not the Hyuga clan's secret techniques, just the most ordinary kind.”
“I only know this one… My father did leave behind some spoils of war before, but those were mostly just ordinary ninjutsu scrolls, and experience in using weapons.
As for other chakra training methods, I didn't find any.”
“Oh…”
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Teach Naruto the training method?
Don't be ridiculous~
You must know that as the Hyuga clan's little princess, Hinata's safety has always been a top priority.
Especially since this little girl was kidnapped a few years ago, and the Hyuga clan even lost the current clan leader's younger brother, Hizashi Hyuga, as the price!
It can be said that now, as soon as Hinata walks out of the Hyuga clan's gate, there will immediately be Hyuga clan ninjas secretly following and protecting her.
Although under normal circumstances, they will not take action, and even when Hinata is being bullied by a group of little brats, they can turn a blind eye.
But Hinata's daily whereabouts and the things that happen around her will be truthfully reported to the Hyuga clan leader by these people.
Once a dangerous situation arises, these ninjas will inevitably come out to protect the little girl's safety.
Including now, it's the same~
With his innate mental perception ability below the celestial realm, Liang Yue can easily detect the figures hiding around.
Under these circumstances, if Liang Yue really dared to pass on the Hyuga clan's training method to outsiders, his fate would probably be worse than Naruto's…
In addition, as Konoha Village's hidden trump card, the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, the little blondie.
The importance that the Konoha high-level officials attach to him is definitely far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Completely different from the contempt and rejection of Naruto in the eyes of ordinary people.
It can be said that the safety measures attached to him by the village are definitely at least one level higher than Hinata's.
Moreover, Liang Yue also knows that on the Third Hokage's desk, there is a crystal ball that can release remote observation techniques. That little old man likes to use that ball to observe the people and things in the village when he has nothing to do.
Naruto is the focus of his attention.
Under these circumstances, if Liang Yue dared to teach Naruto chakra refining techniques without authorization.
Then, if the Nine-Tails in this little blondie's stomach cooperated and caused trouble, and there was a riot or other abnormal reaction, Liang Yue would probably be fully responsible…
Therefore, given Naruto's current situation, even if he were to be taught, it would have to be someone who had been approved by the Third Hokage to be qualified.
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