Chapter 77: Konoha's Number One Technician

The Hyuga clan's residence.

After leaving school, Hinata Hyuga ran home without stopping for a moment.

She clenched the report card in her hand and let out a breath, then walked slowly into the courtyard.

The Hyuga clan was most particular about rules and etiquette; if she ran in directly, she would definitely be scolded.

"Father."

Hinata Hyuga came to the study where Hiashi Hyuga was.

"Come in."

A rather majestic voice rang out.

Hinata Hyuga pulled open the door, took off her shoes, and walked into the study.

"What's the matter?"

Hiashi Hyuga sat cross-legged on the tatami, holding a book in his hand.

"The monthly exam is over, and the results are out."

Hinata Hyuga walked up and knelt before him, her white, tender soles facing outward.

"What rank?"

Hiashi Hyuga asked in a calm tone.

For the first-grade Class A where Hinata Hyuga was, he had already understood it very clearly.

How should he put it? It could be called crouching tiger, hidden dragon.

The young generation of all the major ninja clans in Konoha were gathered in first-grade Class A.

Especially with Sasuke Uchiha, the younger brother of the super genius Itachi Uchiha.

Hiashi Hyuga sighed in his heart.

Their Hyuga clan also had a genius, Neji Hyuga, but unfortunately, he was from the branch family.

As for Hinata Hyuga, he had already given up hope.

Because Hanabi Hyuga had been born.

According to the rules of the Hyuga clan, there could only be one main family member in a generation, and the rest would be branded with the Caged Bird and become branch family members.

Hinata Hyuga and Hanabi Hyuga would theoretically have one become a branch family member.

The so-called Caged Bird was a means to protect the Byakugan from leaking out.

But from another aspect, the main family could control the branch family through the Caged Bird.

"Father, please look."

Hinata Hyuga handed over the report card full of anticipation.

"Hmm? First place?"

Hiashi Hyuga took the report card and glanced at it, his face changing instantly.

How could it be first place? Doubt surfaced; it was rare for him to lose his composure.

Because this ranking greatly exceeded his expectations, or rather, he hadn't even thought that Hinata Hyuga would get first place.

Hinata Hyuga noticed his expression.

A leap of joy appeared in her heart.

Clearly, her first place had surprised Hiashi Hyuga very much.

"Hinata."

After Hiashi Hyuga finished reading the report card, he said, "You did very well, you didn't lose face for the Hyuga clan."

"Thank you, Father!"

Hinata Hyuga heard Hiashi Hyuga's praise for the first time and couldn't help but show an excited expression.

"How did you get first place?"

Hiashi Hyuga asked curiously.

"It was Teacher Kitazawa's help."

Hinata Hyuga said truthfully.

Kitazawa?

Hiashi Hyuga was thoughtful.

He had Tokuma Hyuga, whom he sent to protect Hinata Hyuga, report to him about Kitazawa's affairs.

Among them, the one thing that left the deepest impression on him was that he helped teach a lesson to the bully who bullied Hinata Hyuga.

"It seems he is a good teacher."

Hiashi Hyuga nodded slightly and said.

"Hmm."

Hinata Hyuga said seriously, "Teacher Kitazawa is very amazing!"

What's so amazing about a Chunin?

At most, his teaching level is not bad.

Hiashi Hyuga didn't think so.

"Teacher Kitazawa taught me tree climbing, saying it can improve chakra control..."

Hinata Hyuga opened the chatterbox.

Is this still his daughter?

Hiashi Hyuga looked at Hinata Hyuga, who was talking eloquently, and felt strange.

In the past, if she could say five sentences in front of him, it was considered talkative.

But now she was completely different, very lively.

The root of everything was undoubtedly that Teacher Kitazawa.

Hiashi Hyuga fell into silence.

It's a pity it was a step too late.

Now that Hanabi Hyuga had been born, the tragedy between him and Hizashi Hyuga might repeat itself.

Kitazawa left the Ninja Academy.

He walked on the street, sighing in his heart that having a backer is good.

Whether it was him being selected for thirty questions or Hinata Hyuga being selected as the excellent student representative, it was all Hiruzen Sarutobi's doing.

Privileges are certainly cool, but Kitazawa knew very well that all this was because of his identity as a teacher and his bond with Naruto Uzumaki.

When it really came to a critical moment, he wouldn't have any effect and would have no say in Konoha.

"Strength is the most important."

Kitazawa recalled his mission while walking.

The mission for Hinata Hyuga to duel Toranosuke could be completed after the speech ended.

Her strength was far superior to Toranosuke's; as long as her personality changed, it was a guaranteed win.

The mission to send Mizuki to prison was temporarily put aside because there was no suitable opportunity.

And if he clashed with him, it would likely be a fight.

Kitazawa had mastered many ninjutsu, but his chakra was average; he would be hollowed out if he used less than two ninjutsu.

To be safe, he had to strengthen himself.

The key lay in the mission to learn Naruto Uzumaki's Sexy Jutsu, which could give him a chakra upper limit of one-tenth of a Kakashi.

Developing the Sexy Jutsu wasn't difficult, but it would ruin his glorious, honest teacher image, and it might even offend Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Kitazawa rubbed his chin.

Was there anyone willing to take the blame for him?

He thought for a moment, his eyes lit up; there really was such a person.

Kakashi Hatake.

The more Kitazawa thought about it, the more appropriate he felt it was.

First, he had the ability to develop it.

Second, he was a fan of "Icha Icha Paradise" and used unprincipled ninjutsu like the Thousand Years of Death.

Third, he was a loyal and reliable person, and Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't blame him.

Thinking of this, Kitazawa immediately turned into another road.

Soon, he arrived at Kakashi Hatake's home.

"Don't know if he's in."

Kitazawa walked up and knocked on the door.

After waiting for a while, the door was opened.

Kakashi Hatake, who had silver hair and most of his face covered, appeared.

"Kakashi, I have something I'd like to ask for your help with."

Kitazawa paused and reminded, "You must not tell anyone about this."

"Are you planning to defect?"

Kakashi Hatake asked coldly.

"How is that possible? That's slander!"

Kitazawa quickly said, "There is only one sun in my heart, and that is Lord Hokage!"

"Then what is it?"

Kakashi Hatake's dead-fish eyes stared at him and asked.

"Do you know Naruto Uzumaki?"

Kitazawa returned to the main point.

"What do you mean?"

Kakashi Hatake heard the familiar name, and light suddenly appeared in his eyes.

He didn't just know Naruto Uzumaki; he had even guarded him since before he was born.

"I am now a teacher at the Ninja Academy."

Kitazawa explained, "And Naruto is one of my students."

"So?"

Kakashi Hatake asked with a confused tone.

"Naruto is recently developing a ninjutsu based on the Transformation Jutsu."