Naruto entry.

Chapter 82 Hinata Natsu's Lack of Sincerity

Chapter 82 Hinata Natsu's Lack of Sincerity

Ultimately, Mei Terumi made a decision to go to Yokura's place first.

She could see the anger towards Kiyoshi in Yekura's eyes, so she figured she wouldn't give up like Yunyin did.

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Night falls.

The light of a campfire shone from the rocks near the downstream bank of the river, the flames crackling as they burned in the wood.

The dew that remained during the day was almost gone by night, and some damp wood could still be used; Kiyoshi could ignite it with a single fire jutsu.

Kiyoshi and his group, along with Hinata Natsu and two others, gathered at this place.

The flickering light of the flames illuminated everyone's faces as Kiyoshi sprinkled seasoning on a grilled fish.

All training grounds require a five-day stay, during which time participants must find their own food.

Kiyoshi, with great foresight, prepared some seasonings and handed them to Kurenai.

Kurenai's eyes lit up, and she immediately took it, blew on it, and took a big bite.

"It's so hot, but it tastes delicious."

Kurenai Yuhi, her face flushed, kept saying how delicious it was.

She loves to eat fish.

The Death Forest can be described as a primeval forest, with a very pristine ecosystem.

The fish in the river are 100% wild, and their meat tastes much fresher and more tender than farmed fish.

Kurenai wondered if it was because these fish also had a trace of chakra in their bodies, and in order to adapt to life in the primeval forest, they had refined their flesh to be very tender.

"Kiyoshi, I didn't?"

As Kurenai savored the grilled fish, Sarutobi Asuma looked at Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi tossed the condiment bottle to Sarutobi Asuma, telling him to make it himself.

There were still quite a few fish in the simple basket woven from wooden strips.

With Kiyoshi's keen insight, he was able to catch fish with great accuracy, rarely missing a catch.

As for Hyuga Tetsu and Hyuga Kaga, they ate the fish they caught themselves.

The fish was small and tasted bland.

Hinata Natsume was still grilling fish, his white eyes gazing at the crackling campfire, lost in thought.

"Hyuga Natsumi, let's talk."

Seeing that the time was right, Kiyoshi stood up.

After eating and drinking to our hearts' content, let's get down to business.

"it is good."

Hinata Natsu put down the grilled fish and followed Kiyoshi into the cave.

"Asha!"

At this moment, Hyuga Tetsu put down the half-cooked grilled fish in his hand.

Hinata Natsu's matter inexplicably lingered in his mind, making him restless.

Upon seeing that Hyuga Natsu was going to talk to Kiyoshi, Hyuga Tetsuya could no longer hold back.

"What's wrong?"

Hinata Natsu looks back.

"No...it's nothing, it's just that I'll always be on your side."

No matter what happens.

Hyuga Tetsuya added this sentence in his mind.

Hinata Natsu smiled gently, said "okay" to Hinata Tetsuya, and followed Kiyoshi into the cave.

The Death Forest is home to many large creatures, and there are quite a few caves, with the creatures generally larger than a person.

"How do you intend to make amends for this?"

After entering the cave, Qing Si said calmly.

Hinata Natsumi stood there, biting her lip, her fingertips unconsciously twisting her sleeve.

"I... can give you money."

She spoke cautiously, her voice slightly hoarse.

After much thought, Hinata Natsu realized that the only thing of value she had was "money".

The Gentle Fist Technique is a closely guarded secret of the clan and cannot be taught to Kiyoshi. Even if Kiyoshi didn't roll his eyes, he still wouldn't be able to learn it.

Other ninja tools were all standard equipment for Hyuga Natsuya.

She didn't think these things would impress Qing Si.

Kiyoshi gave her a half-smile and slowly said:

"Alright, one million taels."

"One...one million?"

Hinata Natsu suddenly looked up, her eyes widening in shock.

Kiyoshi really doesn't hold back.

Even if you sold all her possessions, you couldn't possibly get a million taels.

"Can't you afford it? Or do you think the honor of my Uchiha clan isn't worth a mere one million ryo?"

Kiyoshi's tone turned cold.

In the dim cave, only the faint light from the distant campfire wafted in.

Kiyoshi's face was hidden in the shadows.

Hyuga Natsumi became a little anxious and quickly said:

"The reputation of the Uchiha clan is certainly worth more than this amount of money, but... this is too much money, and I need to inform Lady Yinhua."

Hinata Natsumi spoke up.

Her position was humble enough, even bordering on pleading, only asking Kiyoshi for leniency.

She was assigned to serve Hyuga Ginka, and generally Hyuga Ginka made the decisions.

Moreover, this whole affair started because of Hyuga Ginka.

She was merely Yinhua's servant; how could she bear such a huge "apology" on her own?

"Not even this much sincerity?"

Kiyoshi's words were filled with deep disappointment.

Hinata Natsumi's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously shook her head:

"No, no! But I really can't come up with this money..."

Hinata Natsumi spoke frankly, hoping that Kiyoshi could make some reasonable requests.

"They promised to apologize, but they couldn't come up with anything."

Kiyoshi shook his head.

Hinata Natsu unconsciously clenched her sleeves, gently biting her lower lip, and a hint of tears glistened in the corners of her eyes.

She received the strict and traditional education of the Hyuga clan from a young age.

The most important thing is to be humble and orderly, and not to lose the proper etiquette of the Hyuga, lest it tarnish the reputation of the Hyuga.

"Seiji..."

She finally spoke, her voice trembling slightly, her eyelashes drooping.

"Then...how do you want me to apologize?"

As Kiyoshi watched her reaction, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corners of his lips.

This is the attitude he wants.

Qing Si's claim of one million taels was just a casual remark.

It's to lay the groundwork for the next thing.

Humans are creatures that love compromise.

If you make an extremely unreasonable request beforehand, and then make another unreasonable request that is not as unreasonable as the first one, the second one will often be accepted.

"Since you can't afford to pay, then express your apology in another way."

Kiyoshi slowly walked up to her, looking down at her, and suddenly asked in a light tone:

"Hyuga Natsu, do you know who you are?"

Hinata Natsu suddenly looked up, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes.

She stammered:

"I am... a branch family member of the Hyuga clan."

"wrong."

Kiyoshi shook his head, a smile playing on his lips.

"You didn't describe it clearly; it should be 'a servant of the Hyuga main family.'"

Hinata Natsu's face suddenly turned pale, as if she had been slapped hard in the face, and a sense of shame instantly welled up in her heart.

Her fingers gripped her sleeve tightly, but she refused to speak.

Kiyoshi wasn't annoyed; instead, he looked at her with interest, as if admiring her fragile persistence.

"What? You're afraid to say?"

He deliberately approached her slowly, lowered his head slightly, and whispered seductively in her ear:

"Do you feel you're not right, or are you unwilling to admit it?"

But she still clenched her teeth tightly, stubbornly refusing to speak.

Looking at her like this, Kiyoshi suddenly chuckled softly, his eyes revealing a playful pity.

The "Caged Bird Seal" is considered one of the more powerful seals in Naruto.

After Hyuga Hizashi died, he was buried for countless years before being resurrected by Edo Tensei and given a new body. The curse mark on his forehead was still there!

In other words, those who separate from the family remain servants of the main family while alive, and remain servants of the separate family even after death, never to be reincarnated.

(End of this chapter)