Naruto's Endless Pretense

The Hyuga clan is the largest clan in Konoha that even the Hokage has to admit.The festivals it holds, even those without any reason, are very lively.

In the headquarters of the Hyuga clan, various facilities that can only be seen at festivals have been set up.And in addition to important places such as ancestral halls, this ancient clan has opened all areas to the outside world, so even ninjas from small clans and civilian ninjas like Haruno Sakura and Gang Zite can come in and play.

Ninjas who have received invitations can even attend the banquet held by the Hyuga clan.Enjoy Hinata's unique Kagura dance and spirit-removing rituals in front of the family temple.However, among this group of old-fashioned people, with so many pairs of blank eyes staring at them, I wonder if the guests can feel the cheerful atmosphere that the festival should have.

Different from the previous festivals of the Hyuga clan, this time Hyuga and Hizashi also held a small banquet in their own home.There were not many people participating. There were old people of the third generation level, people with the status of Tsunade Jiraiya, and Kakashi and other Konoha elite jounin.But not all of them were invited, there were less than twenty in total.

Among the pillars of these villages, two people are particularly conspicuous. One is the instructor of Class 11, Kurenai, and the other is Uchiha Sasuke, the leader of Class [-].To be honest, according to their special jounin level, they shouldn't appear here. Anko, who has just been promoted to special jounin like Kurenai, can only stay at the special reception area.

There was a reason why the Hyuga family did this.

A dozen short tables surround the spacious living room.The perspective in the middle is very wide, and you can see the Yaotome Dance being performed in the courtyard.Sasuke's position was almost at the bottom, but the person sitting next to him was very interesting.

The person who is further ahead is Kurenai, and as a senior, this is no problem.But there were two cute girls sitting behind them, Hinata Hinata and Hinata Hanabi.

Generally speaking, when a large family like the Hyuga family holds a banquet, the wife and children will serve as foils to show respect for the guests, so it makes sense that Hinata Hanabi would be at the bottom of the table.However, their mother was currently with the chief Hyuga Hiashi.

Sasuke had no intention of enjoying the beautiful Kagura dance, nor was he interested in the food in front of him. He was sitting on the wooden board, twisting his body uncomfortably.Hanabi on the side looked at Sasuke with a smile and blush from time to time.Every time he felt Hanabi's passionate gaze, Sasuke couldn't help but think of what happened just at the beginning of the banquet.

As soon as the banquet started, Hinata Hizu asked Tsunade to sit down, and then walked to Tsunade holding Hanabi's little hand.

"Please also ask Hokage-sama to accept my little girl as his disciple."

This was a surprising thing, but everyone present except Sasuke looked very calm.It seems that the Hinata family has already communicated with everyone, and this is just a formality.

"I promise to teach you what I have learned and to the best of my ability. I hope you will work hard and become a qualified ninja."

"Master, Hanabi will work hard and live up to the master's trust."

Tsunade's expression was solemn and serious, and Hanabi's behavior was as precise as if it had been rehearsed countless times.Bowing, serving tea, giving gifts, kneeling, all the formal ceremony should be done, but it gave Sasuke the illusion that he had finished worshiping his master in an instant.

So far Sasuke didn't feel anything was wrong.At most, the Hinata family would completely give up on Hinata and place all their hopes on Hanabi.But when Tsunade said the next sentence with a wicked smile, Sasuke felt bad all over.

"Although I have accepted you as my apprentice, as the fifth generation Hokage, I am very busy with official duties. For the time being, I can only appoint your senior brother Uchiha Sasuke to guide you. I hope you don't mind."

"No, no, it's a great honor for my daughter to become the disciple of Lord Hokage, so how can I have any complaints. Besides, the strength of clan leader Sasuke is obvious to all in the village. Our Hyuga family is very much in favor of this decision."

Before Tsunade finished speaking, Hinata and Hinashi agreed, and the rest of the people also expressed their agreement.Hinata Hanabi walked up to Sasuke and saluted like Yamato Nadeshiko.

"Sasuke-kun, we will be the same sect from now on. Please take care of me, senior brother."

"that……"

Sasuke was about to object when Tsunade interrupted him.

"Sasuke, as my disciple, you should share the teacher's worries. Hanabi is still young and does not need your guidance every day. As long as she comes to your team every once in a while to adapt to the ninja life in advance.

okay.Okay, why don't you give your junior sister a gift in return? "

In this way, Sasuke confusedly found a junior sister who was almost an apprentice, and gave him a trident kunai as a gift.And after the matter settled, everyone couldn't help but laugh.Even the always serious Hinata and Hiashi greeted Sasuke with a smile.

"Chief Sasuke, my daughter will be in your care from now on."

Looking at the weird white eyes, Sasuke suddenly felt that everything was arranged in advance.And he was probably sold as part of the deal by Tsunade, an unscrupulous master.

"Life is really hard."

Sasuke could only stay in his seat and sigh helplessly.As time went by, he, who was not used to sitting upright, gradually couldn't stand the soreness and numbness in his legs, and his body began to stagger.He accidentally bumped into Hong next to him.

"What the hell, kid, do you want to have a drink with me?"

With a red face, he ate a piece of wasabi octopus and drank a glass of soju with a raised hand.There are already five or six empty wine bottles on the short table, which is really a terrifying fighting force.

"No need, no need."

Drinking with a half-drunk drunkard is not a good thing, and Sasuke can still feel Asuma's eager eyes across from him.

"Cut, it's boring."

Kurenai drank a glass of soju again, her unrestrained attitude almost resembled that of Tsunade's slovenly appearance.He reached out and grabbed the wine bottle on the table and shook it, his brows couldn't help but wrinkle.

"Ah, Teacher Hong, I'll get a new one for you right now."

"The eldest daughter of the Hyuga family should not do such servant work."

Hinata hurriedly stood up but Kurenai grabbed her arm and pulled her to her side.Sasuke hurriedly moved out of the way and pushed Hanabi aside.

"Tell me what's going on, otherwise I might not be able to hear you clearly after I drink another bottle."

"No, it's nothing." Hinata lowered her head and her voice became smaller and smaller.

"Hinata, you are really a good boy who can't lie. I am not a disciple of Lord Hokage. It must be your request to participate in a party of this level. I can still tell this."

Although Hong's face still had a drunken blush, she looked completely sober.

"I……"

"Let me tell you."

At the critical moment, Sasuke wanted to step forward to save Hinata, but Hinata, who had always been shy and timid, stopped Sasuke from doing so.

"I'm sorry Sasuke-kun, but I still want to tell the teacher personally about this."

Hinata's eyes were full of determination, which was in sharp contrast to her delicate appearance.It seems that she also has her own growth.Kurenai seemed to be moved by Hinata's courage, and loosened her arms around Hinata, allowing her to face herself.

"Teacher Kurenai, please don't leave Class [-] just like this. If there is a reason, tell us. I think we can all come up with a solution together." Hinata said with a solemn attitude.

"No need, this is my own business and has nothing to do with you."

Hong thought for a while but looked away.Seeing this, Hinata lowered her head sadly. Her sad expression looked like she could cry at any time, but this strong girl still held back her tears.

"Okay, Teacher Hong, you can stay in Class [-]. I will help you solve your troubles."

Sasuke stood up from his seat and walked to the other side of Kurenai, constantly soothing his sore legs and right arm stained by Hanabi's breath.He opened his three magatama sharingan eyes towards red.

Sasuke knew exactly why Kurenai planned to leave Class [-]. It was because a girl from a declining genjutsu family in Konoha was also her former student.This girl's name is Kurama Yakumo. Her illusions are so powerful that she can almost affect reality and cause damage to Konoha with the malice in her heart.

But when it comes to illusions, in the entire ninja world, which clan can say that they can be stronger than Uchiha?

"Only I can solve this matter. Teacher Hong, please don't ignore my Sharingan."