Chapter 106: Why Is It So Hard to Share a Meal? - The White Eyed Princess of Konoha

### Chapter 106: Why Is It So Hard to Share a Meal? The battle that took place yesterday was not merely an execution of a mission, nor was it just for the sake of protecting one individual—it was to safeguard the entire village of Konoha. The Hyuga clan is also part of Konoha. Although they suffered some losses due to the war, they couldn't, in the village's most difficult times, just hold out their hands asking for money. Of course, despite Konoha suffering significant losses, they were able to repel the combined forces of Sunagakure and Otogakure, capturing the Shukaku from Sunagakure and claiming the ultimate victory in the war. This would greatly enhance Konoha's prestige in the Ninja World. As a result, more people would come to Konoha with missions to commission. Meanwhile, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire will also support Konoha with military funds, which will help rebuild the village and provide pensions to the fallen ninja. As for the allocation of these funds... well, the Hyuga clan will certainly receive a share. But such things are not appropriate to discuss with Hinata just yet, as she is still too young to be involved in these matters. Danzo Shimura suddenly sneered, as if he had finally caught Hinata in a small slip-up, his face turned somber as he said, "As a ninja of Konoha, you should serve the village. Gaara is a crucial bargaining chip in our negotiations with Sunagakure; how can he belong solely to you?" Hinata nodded repeatedly, her tone innocent and playful, "Grandpa, you're absolutely right, but during the battle yesterday, I don't recall seeing you, Grandpa. Were you scared and hiding away somewhere?" "Oh! Sorry, I forgot your health isn’t great and you're no longer able to fight." "I'm terribly sorry!" Hinata obediently bowed and apologized, even sticking her tongue out in a cute gesture. Danzo gritted his teeth but found it hard to argue with Hinata, who appeared so sincere despite her cheekiness. At his age, it was inappropriate to squabble with a little girl. Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane exchanged glances, and finally, Homura spoke, "Capturing Sunagakure's One-Tail is indeed a significant achievement. Everyone involved in the mission will receive credit for an S-rank mission, and the mission's compensation will be distributed in a few days." Hinata raised her hand and asked, "Um, is the S-rank mission compensation given to each person, or is it split among everyone?" Even if the originally billions got reduced to a mere million, if they distributed this million among several people, Hinata would genuinely be upset! "Ahem!" Homura sighed, "You'll be credited for a separate S-rank mission." Hinata's expression eased slightly. Good, you know what's right! Seeing that Homura seemed to have more questions, Hinata quickly chimed in, "Oh, yes! By the way!" "I have another question." Homura sighed, "Go ahead." Hiashi Hyuga gave Hinata a warning look: Our little one, I beg you, please don't bring up money again. Since when did the grand Hinata Hyuga care about such trivial matters? Hinata clutched her stomach, a bit shy and slightly embarrassed, "I'm hungry. Can we eat first? After I'm full, you can ask me more questions!" Hiashi scanned the room awkwardly as if searching for a hole to hide in. Homura looked up at the ceiling with a long sigh. Though he had heard rumors about Hinata's peculiar way of thinking, seeing it firsthand was an eye-opener. "Answer the last question, and you'll be free to go home and eat!" "How did you manage to drive the Nine-Tails back into Naruto during the third round of the Chunin Exams?" Hinata's eyes brightened, and she asked, "Oh! Grandpa, now that you mention the Chunin Exams... Can I become a Chunin?" Homura replied through gritted teeth, "You can!" Hinata skeptically asked, "Do you mean it?" "Yes!" "Alright then." Hinata extended a finger, gesturing slightly, "Like this!" "Like this?" "Uh-huh, like this!" What does “like this” even mean? Jiraiya interjected mildly, "She probably used the power of Sage Mode, right?" Hinata nodded, "Ah, right!" "Phew!" Upon hearing Jiraiya speak, Homura, Koharu, and Danzo all exhaled in relief. This conversation between Konoha's senior officials and a young Konoha ninja was finally over. Too much effort! Homura turned to Hinata, smiling kindly, "Hinata, we have no more questions. You were hungry, right? Go home and have your meal!" Hinata scratched her head, shyly saying, "You know, when I see you grandpas and grandma, I feel a sense of familiarity for some reason." "Why don't I treat you all to a meal?" "Grandpa, Grandma, please join me for a meal. After we share this meal, we'll be like family, and you'll have to look out for me in the future!" Danzo heavily tapped his cane and turned to leave! Hinata quickly grabbed Danzo's arm, pleading cutely, "Grandpa, you can't leave! It's almost noon. Aren't you hungry?" "I'm not. Let go!" "I don't believe you're not hungry. I won't let go!" "Let go!" "No!" Danzo seemed troubled and suddenly had a clever idea, coming up with a perfect plan... "Hmph!" Danzo snorted coldly. "Ew!" Hinata quickly released Danzo's arm and stepped back. Danzo adjusted his slightly disheveled clothes and left gracefully. Hinata turned to Homura and Koharu, enthusiastically inviting them, "Grandpa, Grandma, let's go eat!" "Hmph!" "Hmph!" Simultaneously, Homura and Koharu snorted, implying their supposedly runny noses might affect her appetite. We are the elders of Konoha—what's the point of dining with a little girl? Besides, what to eat? Ichiraku Ramen? Three-Colored Dango? Grilled Meat? Hinata then looked over at Jiraiya. Jiraiya burst into laughter, "My nose is fine, so I'll wait for that feast! Haha! Old folks, you’re missing out!" Hinata turned her head away arrogantly, "I won't dine with a perv. It's too risky!" "Father! Let's go!" Jiraiya: "..." Hiashi Hyuga took Hinata's hand and quickly left the Hokage's office as if fleeing. Hiashi swore he never wanted to bring Hinata to the Hokage's office again. Initially, Hiashi was worried Hinata couldn’t handle it. But now it seemed like it was the elders who couldn't handle Hinata. In the Hokage office. Homura and Koharu exchanged looks, silently reaching an unspoken agreement. Unless it's of utmost importance, Hinata should not be summoned for questioning again. Messages can simply be relayed through Hiashi Hyuga. Hiashi is quite reasonable. We are getting old and want to live a few more years. As Danzo Shimura walked alone back to the base of the "Root," he reflected. Today, he had intended to draw Hinata into the Root. Even without implanting the ‘Curse of Tongue Eradication,’ her Nine-Tails power was too tempting. But after meeting Hinata... Danzo swore, Hinata must absolutely not be drawn into the Root. Absolutely not! The Hyuga clan might be a lost cause! But the Root still has hope, and they cannot afford to bring in a disaster! The Root's operational funds are already stretched thin...