Chapter 95: The Adorable Technique Deserving of Talk and Act Techniques - The White Eyed Princess of Konoha

Chapter 95: The Adorable Technique Deserving of Talk and Act Techniques Around some unspecified time, Sasuke had developed a bad habit. Any time his strength improved, he would get the illusion of being the "best in the world." Watching Sasuke in high spirits and radiating confidence from the side of the arena, Hinata couldn't help but wonder if it all began during the Chunin Exam. It must have been Kakashi's fault, teaching Sasuke the dazzling "Chidori" technique! To complement such a flashy move, Sasuke had no choice but to adopt an attitude worthy of it. Thus, the Act Technique was mastered. Hinata then thought of Naruto, who was also quite good at using the Talk Technique! As a member of the Three Gods Squad, she couldn't just be powerful; she needed a signature technique worthy of the Act and Talk Techniques as well. "Well..." Hinata pondered, considering whether she had any standout traits. Would the Cute Technique work? If she could master the Cute Technique, it might turn out to be powerful too! Firstly, cuteness is justice. And justice will always triumph over evil. Once she mastered the Cute Technique, Hinata would forever represent the side of justice. Maybe... she could indeed navigate the ninja world through cuteness and charm. With this in mind, Hinata's eyes curved into crescents as she gave Shikamaru beside her a gentle smile. Cute Technique activated! Shikamaru felt a cold shiver down his spine. He had no idea what mischief Hinata was plotting, but relying on the Nara family's inherited high intelligence, he had already decoded Hinata’s nature. The more gently Hinata smiled, the more ruthless her future actions would be against you. Especially with that one particular move, the "Kidney Strike." Hinata had just ruthlessly struck Naruto in public earlier; he wondered if Naruto might never have descendants because of it. A strike that could eliminate future generations in a single blow. How brutal! Shikamaru was the future heir of the Nara family. Instinctively, he wanted to look away. However, feeling it might still be unsafe, he chuckled and said, "I have something to do, I'll head out first!" With those words, Shikamaru quickly vanished. Hinata: "..." Hinata wasn't upset with Shikamaru, just a bit puzzled. Was her Cute Technique a success or a failure? Logically, if her Cute Technique succeeded, Shikamaru should have been captured by her charm, like Neji and Naruto! The infamous Ōtsutsuki Toneri was captured with just one glance. No reason for it to fail! Her previous attempt on Kankuro seemed quite successful! Hinata would never doubt her own charm; it was entirely Shikamaru's fault. When conflict arose with others, Hinata always considered two things. First, she would reflect on herself, wondering if she was at fault. If it was her fault, she'd think of ways to shift the blame onto others. Second, she would also consider things from the other party's perspective, questioning where they found the nerve to argue with her. In arguments, think introspectively first, then consider the other party's viewpoint to seek a rational resolution. No flaws there! Thus, Shikamaru was surely at fault; he was in love with Temari, and that's why the Cute Technique had no effect. Hinata looked back at Sasuke and the boisterous Naruto beside him. Fortunately, their Talk and Act Techniques hadn't fully matured, so she needed to continue honing her Cute Technique. All for the sake of the Three Gods Squad! In the arena, Shiranui Genma announced the match was about to begin, as Naruto sprinted up from the corridor with his little legs. Kakashi used the Body Flicker Technique to instantly appear in the stands. "Yo! Guy!" Kakashi, scratching his head and with an unenthusiastic demeanor, called out, "Lee's here too! Looks like you've recovered well!" Hinata ran from the lounge to the stands, beaming with stars in her eyes as she looked at Kakashi, adorably saying, "Kakashi-sensei, you finally arrived, I've missed you so much!" You mean you're wishing for my demise! Kakashi momentarily froze. Hinata’s cute smile, in Kakashi’s mind, was like the smile of Death. Hinata's shadow seemed to sprout devilish horns and a tail, grinning menacingly at him. However... would Kakashi be afraid? With so many people here, retreating even a step would tarnish the reputation of the renowned Copy Ninja Kakashi! Luckily, Kakashi wore a mask, and his left eye was covered by his forehead protector, so no one could see his expression. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry... You must have been really worried about me, I'm sorry! I haven't been in touch for a long time." Hinata stared at Kakashi silently. Was her Cute Technique a success or a failure this time? Kakashi's reaction seemed less favorable than Shikamaru's! "By the way..." Hinata walked over to Kakashi, whispering, "Kakashi-sensei, I heard you and Sasuke were attacked; are you alright now?" "Ah," Kakashi said, a bit embarassed, "So you've heard!" As he spoke, Kakashi glanced around. In such a large arena, he noticed only two groups of eight Anbu. Hinata used natural energy to probe Sasuke's condition and found indeed something unusual at the nape of his neck. If Orochimaru's Heaven Curse Mark didn't contain his soul imprint, Hinata might genuinely want one. Regardless of its power, it looked quite cool. In the arena, Shiranui Genma waved a hand and declared, "The match begins!" Sasuke, already familiar with Gaara's combat style, knew the dangers of his sand. He quickly retreated, rapidly widening the distance between himself and Gaara. Gaara, however, had issues right from the start, clutching his forehead in pain and screaming aloud. Observing the situation below, Hinata was displeased, remarking, "What's Sasuke doing? Gaara's having issues, he should seize the opportunity and KO Gaara! In ninja battles, is there a place for samurai spirit?" Truth be told, Sasuke did have that flaw. He rarely ambushed. In the original story, even when starting with a good hiding spot, Sasuke would step out and directly confront the enemy. Eventually, Gaara regained his composure, looking up at Sasuke, coolly saying, “Come on!” Sasuke smirked confidently, retorting, “Here I come!” Then, the two began to fight. Sasuke's strategy was no different from the original narrative. Having mastered the Chidori, he could use the change in lightning chakra to stimulate his cells, dramatically increasing his speed. Though this method could achieve Lee’s standard speed, Sasuke’s energy expenditure was significantly higher than Lee’s. Lee relied purely on physical speed, whereas Sasuke consumed chakra. Hinata sneakily glanced at Lee beside Guy in the stands. Unsurprisingly, Lee appeared somewhat discontent. His defeat in the battle with Gaara had left him with some self-doubt. Fortunately, Guy was there to comfort him. As Lee turned his attention towards Hinata, she gave him a gentle smile and whispered, “You need to stay strong!” Lee's eyes brightened, giving Hinata a thumbs up, and displaying his shining white teeth, he said, “You too, keep it up!” Hinata: Not bad! My Cute Technique finally succeeded once!