[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch":3,"chapter-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-363":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: Strongest Shinobi System With a Glitch",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1819430,2309,"Chapter 363 - Meeting Hiashi Hyuga!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-363",363,"\u003Cp>Leaving the Hokage Building, Kitazawa went straight to the Ninja Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Iruka,\" he said, \"who hasn’t returned yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Third Hokage,\" Iruka replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. When he does, inform me. Also—have the Genius Class assemble at nine in the morning the day after tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa paused, then added, \"Compile the rankings for the practical exam as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Kitazawa-senpai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for your hard work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai was awake now, standing in the courtyard and studying her newly summoned beast—Ohmadori.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It hasn’t acknowledged me at all,\" she said with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s normal,\" Kitazawa replied. \"Its previous master was the Second Mizukage, Gengetsu Hōzuki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what do I do?\" Kurenai asked nervously. \"Does that mean it doesn’t recognize me as its master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s simple,\" Kitazawa said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beat it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of joke is that?\" Kurenai elbowed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m serious,\" he replied calmly. \"It hasn’t recognized your strength yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai froze. \"...That actually makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she hesitated. \"But what if I hurt it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then do this,\" Kitazawa said after a moment’s thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Show it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go behind the house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai strode forward, seized the Ohmadori, and lifted it clean off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the house, Kurenai set the Ohmadori down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched her fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch this punch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, her monstrous strength erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fist slammed into the ground. Cracks spread like a spiderweb, and chunks of earth and stone flew in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ohmadori trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ohmadori,\" Kurenai said calmly as she stepped closer, \"if you don’t speak up now, I’ll punch your shell next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ku—Kurenai... Lady Kurenai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, trembling voice finally rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A female clam, then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great!\" Kurenai’s face lit up instantly. \"That worked perfectly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa wasn’t surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gengetsu had been dead for many years. Whatever loyalty the Ohmadori once held had long since faded. Faced with Kurenai’s overwhelming strength, submission came easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai suddenly stepped in front of him, smiling brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa looked at her in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already mastered the Self-Affliction Curse Seal,\" she said. \"What should I learn next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of answering, Kitazawa raised his hand and gave her a light smack on the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai yelped, instinctively covering herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s your punishment for teasing me,\" Kitazawa said calmly, his gaze flicking—briefly—over her swaying hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, I’ll teach you a new Ninjutsu: Yin Release: Rasengan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yin Release... Rasengan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her attention snapped back immediately. \"How is it different from Wind Release: Rasengan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already learned Wind Release: Rasengan to perform the Hurricane Water Vortex Technique alongside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Release: Rasengan enhances speed and cutting power,\" Kitazawa explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yin Release: Rasengan focuses on mental interference and spiritual damage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real reason, of course, was the Taiji Rasengan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then teach me right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai’s eyes sparkled with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In two days,\" Kitazawa replied with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t learned it yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was planning to learn iton the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To modify the Rasengan and master Yin Release in just two days...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monstrouswas the only word that fit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap between them was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa and Kurenai arrived at the Ninja Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last remaining team had returned safely under Hiruzen, marking the official end of the Genius Class’s final exams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will now announce the rankings for the practical exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa accepted the report from Iruka Umino and stepped before the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every student straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled faintly and began reading out the names of those who earned full marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides Sasuke, Naruto, and Hinata, two more names followed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurama Yakumo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba Inuzuka.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mission had been unpredictable—perfection wasn’t impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why are there so many perfect scores?\" Kiba groaned quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had hoped a flawless practical score would push him into the top three—or even first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now? Impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five perfect scores—and worse, the other four consistently ranked higher than him in theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke, on the other hand, felt a surge of confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His theoretical ranking was usually third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto was always below him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata and Yakumo were the real threats—but only by a narrow margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he stayed third, overall first place would still be his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, the theoretical exam rankings,\" Kitazawa announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First place: Nara Shikamaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second place: Sakura Haruno.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No surprises there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s gaze sharpened, tension flickering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke-kun, third place is definitely yours!\" Sakura said quickly, trying to reassure him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third place,\" Kitazawa continued, \"Hyūga Neji.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\" Sakura froze, then hurriedly added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine! Neji’s practical score was lower than yours!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth place,\" Kitazawa said calmly, \"Hyūga Hinata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura went completely blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata had tied Sasuke for first in the practical exam—and now her theoretical ranking was higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s overall ranking...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Am I cursed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura silently questioned every decision she’d ever made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s lips twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect score in practice—and still losing first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, he was almost used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Am I first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata finally realized, her eyes widening in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t obsessed with rankings—but this still made her heart leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Final ranking,\" Kitazawa announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First place: Hyūga Hinata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of reaction spread through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone here is incredible!\" Shion exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly wondered if she’d ever make it into the top eighteen herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll get used to it.\" Ino said dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This semester’s final exams are officially over,\" Kitazawa said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starting tomorrow—Summer Vacation. I hope you all enjoy it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dismissed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye, Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students filed out one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen, Kakashi, Chen, and the others also departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Kitazawa prepared to leave with Kurenai, Kimimaro approached hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei,\" he said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Shikotsumyaku... has reached a bottleneck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since joining the Genius Class, he had been practicing Dance of the Larch on his own—but still couldn’t fully master it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anxiety weighed heavily on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, his progress wasn’t slow at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was everyone else was improving at an absurd rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used to rank comfortably in the top five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he only managed it when luck was on his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Mission: Help Kimimaro master Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Larch.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission Reward: 30% Shikotsumyaku.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Accept?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m glad you triggered a mission...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how exactly am I supposed to teach a technique I don’t even have?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You give me the reward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of declining the mission. With that extra 30%, he would officially possess Shikotsumyaku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real problem washowto help Kimimaro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro’s slow progress wasn’t due to lack of talent—it was because no one had ever taught him. He had been relying entirely on self-study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa’s first instinct was straightforward: use Edo Tensei to summon a Jonin from the Kaguya Clan and have them instruct Kimimaro directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...But explainingthatwould be a nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me the Ninjutsu scroll for Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Larch,\" Kitazawa said after a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to study it himself first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could learn it, problem solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn’t, he could still break it down and guide Kimimaro through the essentials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was already an all-element master, with mastery across numerous disciplines. More importantly, his own Shikotsumyaku had reached 70%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if even that failed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he’d fall back on Edo Tensei—summon a Kaguya Clan Jonin, learn the core principles firsthand, and pass them on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, he needed to learn Shikotsumyaku techniques himself sooner or later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that sense, it was killing two birds with one stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d approached Kitazawa with little more than hope—yet now, his teacher genuinely seemed to have a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing the surge of anticipation in his chest, Kimimaro quickly handed over the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can head back for now,\" Kitazawa said, storing it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro nodded and left with Jūgo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, Kurenai went to continue practicing Yin Release: Rasengan, while Kitazawa opened the scroll Kimimaro had given him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Larch allowed the user to instantly generate dozens of bones across their entire body—serving both offense and defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more troublesome was its rebounding force, especially effective against Taijutsu specialists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On paper, it sounded simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In practice? A nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make matters worse, the scroll itself was sparse—bare-bones explanations with little insight into actual execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa considered visiting the former site of the Kaguya Clan to look for experience notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if none existed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I’ll just be a grave robber again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden thought made him pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kaguya Clan had been wiped out by Kirigakure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant—under normal circumstances—the Hidden Mist Village should have collected all relevant data on Shikotsumyaku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Itachi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi could infiltrate Kirigakure and retrieve the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that would have to wait until he finished investigating the Hyuga Main Family Elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa closed the scroll, stepped outside, and joined Kurenai—though he focused on training the Wood Clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day marked the first day of summer vacation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Genius Class students still showed up at the Ninja Academy to train—including Shion, who had originally planned to return to the Land of Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That worked out just fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa introduced her to a new method of chakra control training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had nearly mastered tree climbing and water surface walking, but for someone with power like hers, that wasn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At minimum, she needed proficient-level chakra control—roughly equivalent to an average Jōnin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training method was familiar, yet harsher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Surface Walking—but not on calm water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa \"borrowed\" Samehada from Naruto and tossed it into the Ninja Academy’s artificial lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it writhed instinctively, the surface of the water rippled and surged unpredictably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Samehada’s nature as a chakra-devouring aquatic creature, this was arguably the most appropriate use for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One week later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ANBU Base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa met with Itachi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sama,\" Itachi said, producing a scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This details Hyuga Teikyō’s activities over the past month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A whole month...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder it had taken so long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa opened the scroll and scanned it quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he found what he was looking for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During multiple Hyuga Clan meetings, Hyuga Teikyō had clashed repeatedly with Hiashi—always over the same issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Hanabi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Specifically, whether the Caged Bird Seal should be applied to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiashi’s official stance was familiar:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He claimed he intended to choose the most outstanding successor between Hinata and Hanabi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same excuse he’d used in the original timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It no longer held water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Hinata had been timid—she’d even lost sparring matches to Hanabi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Hiashi’s reasoning had been reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, however, Hinata was overwhelmingly talented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither Teikyō nor the other elders believed Hanabi stood a chance of surpassing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiashi was under immense pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, Hanabi might not escape the seal as she once had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless Tsunade intervened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Part of this is my fault,Kitazawa admitted inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without him, Hinata wouldn’t have eclipsed Hanabi so completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, this situation worked in his favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gave Hiashi every reason to accept the Modified Caged Bird Seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your hard work, Itachi,\" Kitazawa said, lifting his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I have one more task for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please give the order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need information on Shikotsumyaku,\" Kitazawa said evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kirigakure should have records.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. I’ll depart for the Hidden Mist Village tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikotsumyaku was a Bloodline Limit—valuable, but obsolete now that no users remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Mangekyō Sharingan, infiltration would be trivial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re dismissed. Get some rest,\" Kitazawa said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi bowed and departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After rereading the scroll once more, Kitazawa made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would go see Hiashi directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Konan, I’m heading out. You don’t need to follow,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She appeared, nodded, and vanished again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had returned to Konoha only yesterday after spending a week handling Akatsuki affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hyuga Clan Compound was quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata and Neji were training at the Academy—but Hanabi was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At just four years old, she was already practicing Gentle Fist fundamentals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children of major clans always started early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some, like Itachi, were outright monstrous—killing on the battlefield at the same age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are four mistakes in that strike,\" Kitazawa said after watching quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanabi turned—and instantly lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d heard countless stories about him from Hinata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where’s your father?\" Kitazawa asked, patting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the study!\" she said, pointing eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go see him, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took two steps before feeling a tug at his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei,\" Hanabi asked, tilting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What were the four mistakes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Hinata, she was lively and bold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make a fist. Raise your arm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She complied instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This angle is wrong,\" he said, gently nudging her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raise it three centimeters to the left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She corrected it at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And here,\" he continued, pointing out each flaw with calm precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes shone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you! I want to join the Genius Class someday too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not a dream,\" Kitazawa said, nodding. \"It’s inevitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei—Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanabi suddenly noticed Hiashi stepping out of the study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Practice on your own,\" Kitazawa said gently, patting her head once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your father and I have something to discuss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned toward Hiashi—and the real conversation began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +40 extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>",2219,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","05f74517f60c6b8dc1afe16e406b996ee71f5e7b4fa2ff6c3ce7f0432a5bb923","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-364","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-266",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]