chsdbacks Chapter 154 Big Fool, what are you doing?!
Chapter 154 Big Fool, what are you doing?!
Just as Naruto was about to begin her hunt, Ningxia finally regained some of her strength. Even though her physical body was unable to move, she could use the Sheep Talisman to search for a random person in the ninja world.
Ningxia could only hope that this person would go and let her know that he was safe.
【…】
As the bridge of communication was established, Ningxia sensed that the other party was in a depressed mood and seemed quite unhappy.
[Ugh, my sister won't spend time with me again. She's free today, but she's going to see that guy named Sheren again. Ugh... I hate my sister the most!]
A girl's complaining voice came from across the room. It was clear that she liked her older sister very much, but her sister didn't care about her.
[I'm so angry! I'm never talking to my sister again! And my father is really something, always arguing with those annoying old men about all sorts of nonsense. Doesn't anyone in this family care about me?!]
【…】
Ningxia sensed the girl's overflowing resentment, which reminded him of Zuo Yue, the seemingly aloof but actually adorable girl with a touch of chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur).
At that time, Itachi was playing a trick on himself with illusions, and Zuoyue would run to his house to complain that her sister wasn't spending time with her.
【Hello? 】
Ningxia saw that the girl was still complaining and wanted to try to communicate with her. Meanwhile, in the Hyuga clan's territory in Konoha, the girl immediately jumped up when she heard a familiar yet unfamiliar voice, and adopted a Gentle Fist stance, looking around.
"Who is it?! Show yourself! Or I won't be polite!"
The girl rolled her eyes and scanned her surroundings, but found no one there.
"In your consciousness, if I remember correctly, you are Hanabi, right?"
Ningxia remembers that Hinata had a little sister who was chubby and round, and very cute. He liked her very much.
This made Naruto, Satsuki, and even Hinata jealous.
It's a pity he's been gone for so long that his memories of fireworks are starting to fade.
"Who are you!? How do you know my name!?"
Hanabi questioned her fiercely, and she felt that the voice was somewhat familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had heard it before.
Have you forgotten? Well, it's been too long.
Ningxia was not surprised. It had been so long since he fell into a coma that it was normal for Huahuo not to remember.
"Who are you? Show yourself!"
I'm in your consciousness, don't worry, I mean no harm.
[Hmph! You think there was no malice, so there was no malice?!]
Hanabi secretly tried to use illusion-dispelling magic, but it was still useless; it seemed that this person was truly in her consciousness.
I am from Ningxia.
……
Upon hearing the name, Hanabi paused for a moment, then mocked Ningxia for talking nonsense, saying that the real Ningxia had disappeared long ago during the last Otsutsuki invasion.
"I'm back, and now I need your help."
Ningxia wanted to use the fireworks to contact Hinata and let others know that she was alright, so as to end this mess.
Do you think I'm stupid?
Hanabi, however, remained unconvinced. After all, the sudden appearance of a man who had been missing for many years in her consciousness was something even novels wouldn't dare to write.
What's the difference between this and a woman suddenly saying to her, "I am Uchiha Madara, pay me."
"Then what will it take for you to believe me...?"
Ningxia believes that since she and Hanabi have spent so much time together, there must be evidence that Hanabi can believe.
But before Hanabi could question her, a slender figure appeared, causing Hanabi to forget about Ningxia altogether.
"Sister~ You're back~"
Hanabi greeted Hinata warmly, but a tired Hinata forced a smile in response when she saw her sister, then patted Hanabi's head to indicate that she didn't have time.
Watching her sister's departing figure, Hanabi felt both angry and helpless, and could only mutter under her breath, "I hate my sister the most!"
Back in her room, Hinata lay on the tatami mat. She was exhausted, not just from the fatigue of completing the mission, but also from the mental pressure.
She has grown up very well. At only eighteen years old, she already possesses Kage-level strength and is a confidante of the Sixth Hokage. She can be considered one of the leaders of the new generation in Konoha.
However, even after doing all that, she still couldn't save her sister.
She is the rightful heir to the main family, which means that her younger sister will be like a caged bird, never to be free again.
She had tried to find other ways to exonerate her sister, but the Hyuga family's system of main and branch families had been in place for who knows how long, and had become harder to straighten than steel.
And what's most ironic is that those who most resolutely uphold the system are the branch elders who are like caged birds.
They call it "family heritage".
But Hinata clearly saw that all that person saw in his eyes was indifference.
Hinata was desperate. She didn't want her sister to be caught in the Caged Bird Seal, but she was powerless to do anything about it. Even the Hokage had no right to interfere with the family's traditions; that was the rule.
With nowhere else to turn, Hinata found Toneri and learned from her that the Otsutsuki clan on the moon also had a main family and a branch family.
Ultimately, due to disagreements, the two sides fought fiercely, and the main branch of the family was destroyed.
Under a series of pressures and the anxiety of her sister being about to be caged, Hinata's heart became increasingly twisted, but at this moment, a figure pulled her back in time.
"Brother Ningxia... what would you do if it were you..."
After returning to her room, Hanabi warily questioned Ningxia about whether she could see her. Even though Ningxia repeatedly assured her, she still carefully did not take off her training clothes.
"..."
So, could you please tell Hinata?
Didn't you hear me? My sister doesn't want to talk to me at all! She used to love me the most...
Hanabi's tone was somewhat melancholy, because her older sister had been a genius since childhood and had always been pampered by her parents.
Although she didn't understand why there was always a hint of sadness in her father's eyes, she would still thoughtfully massage his shoulders and back.
As she grew up, even her older sister became distant, which made Hanabi feel even more lonely.
Perhaps... it's because I'm too lonely that I fantasize about having that kind older brother by my side again?
Hua Huo thought to herself that she didn't think this Ningxia was real, but only that it was something she had imagined to accompany her.
I really am...
Ningxia was helpless, but no matter what he said, Huahuo wouldn't believe him.
What troubled Ningxia even more was that Hanabi said that Hinata was the only acquaintance he knew in Konoha.
The others are either on missions or their whereabouts are unknown. As for Shisui, he has already run to Daming Prefecture... oh, now it's called the Presidential Palace.
The thought of that idiot Shisui becoming the president of the Land of Fire filled Ningxia with gloom for the future of the Land of Fire.
Shisui's battle IQ was not low, but this is generally the case with the Uchiha clan: their battle IQ is around 250, but their emotional intelligence is generally below that of normal people.
This isn't Ningxia being unfairly critical; he's brought along so many amazing Uchiha members, he understands their thought processes best. But this time, Ningxia just can't understand Shisui.
You big idiot! What are you doing?!