"Whew...... Otherwise, this game, let's abstain, Hinata. ”

Thinking of this, Naruto, who was already protective of his wife, and inadvertently glanced at Naruto, who sensed the looming sense of panic in the eyes revealed by Hinata's eyes, regardless of the consequences, and went straight out to reassure him, trying to persuade Hinata who couldn't raise the will to fight, so he chose to give up the game.

"Because the opponent is Ningci, you ......"

"That's why I should be in this game......"

It's just that, to Naruto's surprise, although Hinata let the fear and panic in his eyes slowly and completely dissipate under Naruto's reassuring words. But at the same time, it was as if Naruto's reassuring words had the opposite effect, so Hinata didn't wait for Naruto to pour out all the reassuring and persuasive words that came to his lips. Hinata bit her lower lip and interrupted.

"Because my opponent ...... It's Brother Ningci! ”

Obviously, although Hinata has never said anything in these years. But in his impression, his cousin Ning Ci, who should be gentle and considerate, must be quite concerned about the reason why his attitude towards himself has become more and more cold and hostile over the years. So much so that like now, when it is rare to have a chance to be in direct contact with Ning Ci for a long time, Hinata naturally has no reason to choose to take this opportunity, and just let it go and waste it!

“…… Is it? I see......"

From Hinata's concise response, as well as the confused and determined eyes, Naruto knew that although he insisted, he could indeed forcibly stop Hinata's plan, but for Hinata at this moment, it would only be counterproductive. And then shook his head helplessly with a smile and laughter, while secretly sighing in his heart, Hinata, who usually looks introverted and weak, seems to only obediently listen to the opinions of others, and once he has made a decision, he will become so strong. It is also derived from this that a mixed mood is derived. He hesitated for a moment with a slight frown, and then reached out and took the wound medicine she had specially brought from Hinata's hand, and at the same time received it in his hand, he used his free other hand to cover and caress Hinata's soft hair, and gently admonished him word by word.

"Come on, Hinata...... But remember, don't push yourself, you know? ”

After all, although Naruto, who is a wife protector madman, has thousands of disapprovals for Hinata's decision. But now that Hinata has made up her mind, Naruto, who regards the other party as a future partner on an equal footing, rather than a vase at his mercy, will naturally support and trust Hinata's choice unconditionally at such a critical moment!

"Huh......? Well! I will! Naruto! ”

It is precisely because of this that Hinata who did not expect that the decision he made abruptly, which was diametrically opposed to Naruto, could be easily obtained with Naruto's permission and support, and was naturally slightly stunned for a moment. Then, under the caress of Naruto's warm and familiar palm, as if instinctively, while squinting and enjoying the coquettishness, his cheeks flushed and muttered intermittently in response.

"So, I'm ...... I...... I'll go over first, and I'll ...... See you soon! ”

As soon as the words fell, I don't know if it was because I was too introverted and shy, or I was worried that delaying for a while would make Naruto, who cared about his safety, break his word and change this decision. Hinata was like a frightened bunny, so she fled away and rushed to the duel venue directly below......

It's just that, unlike Naruto, Hinata, who is introverted and quiet, did not choose to jump directly from the second floor, but followed the architectural design of the tower, and honestly walked down step by step from the staircase that connects the upper and lower floors. So much so that when Hinata's figure appeared in the showdown. Ning Ci, who jumped straight down, was between his arms and waited in the center of the duel venue early.

"Be careful, Hinata! Stay safe! ”

As a result, Naruto subconsciously cheered at Hinata despite the Daoist gaze projected around him. While using the corner of his eye, he firmly locked Ning Ci's figure. And in front of the cold eyes that Ning Ji showed without smiling, Naruto secretly complained in the bottom of his heart.

"Then again, that look ...... Ning Ci, this guy, could it be that he wanted to take advantage of this game of life and death signed in advance and kill Hinata directly......"

Between words, although with Naruto's current medical skills, Naruto was 100% sure that he could quickly restore Hinata to a state of peace before she completely lost her breath. But Ning Ci, who was obviously deeply trapped in hatred, if he really let Hinata enter a near-death state, the blow to Hinata's soul would obviously be more serious and tricky than a simple physical trauma! So much so that Naruto, who was nervous, had to secretly pray that in this game, he would be able to make himself on standby without the opportunity to perform medical ninjutsu.

"I really didn't expect that in this round, my opponent would be you...... Miss Hinata-sama. ”

At the same time, as one of the parties involved, Ning Ci, although because of the good memories of his childhood, Hinata's slightly timid and delicate posture, when he appeared in Ning Ci's line of sight, Ning Ci's entire body, which was a little unbearable in his heart, trembled quietly. But when Hinata approached step by step and stood not far in front of Ning Ci, he had already covered up this strange emotion in the monstrous hatred and hatred that had accumulated over time! And without waiting for Moonlight Blast, who was the referee, to announce the start of the game, he took the first step to speak out, and sneered word by word with words that seemed to be a kind proposal, but in fact were cold and sarcastic.

"So, before the official start, as a descendant of the branch family who protects the bloodline of the clan, I would like to give Miss Hinata a proposal......"

"I really didn't expect that in this round, my opponent would be you...... Miss Hinata-sama. ”

At the same time, as one of the parties involved, Ning Ci, although because of the good memories of his childhood, Hinata's slightly timid and delicate posture, when he appeared in Ning Ci's line of sight, Ning Ci's entire body, which was a little unbearable in his heart, trembled quietly. But when Hinata approached step by step and stood not far in front of Ning Ci, he had already taken this strange emotion,"

"Whew...... Otherwise, this game, let's abstain, Hinata. ”

Thinking of this, Naruto, who was already protective of his wife, and inadvertently glanced at Naruto, who sensed the looming sense of panic in the eyes revealed by Hinata's eyes, regardless of the consequences, and went straight out to reassure him, trying to persuade Hinata who couldn't raise the will to fight, so he chose to give up the game.

"Because the opponent is Ningci, you ......"

"That's why I should be in this game......"

It's just that, to Naruto's surprise, although Hinata let the fear and panic in his eyes slowly and completely dissipate under Naruto's reassuring words. But at the same time, it was as if Naruto's reassuring words had the opposite effect, so Hinata didn't wait for Naruto to pour out all the reassuring and persuasive words that came to his lips. Hinata bit her lower lip and interrupted.

"Because my opponent ...... It's Brother Ningci! ”

Obviously, although Hinata has never said anything in these years. But in his impression, his cousin Ning Ci, who should be gentle and considerate, must be quite concerned about the reason why his attitude towards himself has become more and more cold and hostile over the years. So much so that like now, when it is rare to have a chance to be in direct contact with Ning Ci for a long time, Hinata naturally has no reason to choose to take this opportunity, and just let it go and waste it!

“…… Is it? I see......"

From Hinata's concise response, as well as the confused and determined eyes, Naruto knew that although he insisted, he could indeed forcibly stop Hinata's plan, but for Hinata at this moment, it would only be counterproductive. And then shook his head helplessly with a smile and laughter, while secretly sighing in his heart, Hinata, who usually looks introverted and weak, seems to only obediently listen to the opinions of others, and once he has made a decision, he will become so strong. It is also derived from this that a mixed mood is derived. He hesitated for a moment with a slight frown, and then reached out and took the wound medicine she had specially brought from Hinata's hand, and at the same time received it in his hand, he used his free other hand to cover and caress Hinata's soft hair, and gently admonished him word by word.

"Come on, Hinata...... But remember, don't push yourself, you know? ”

After all, although Naruto, who is a wife protector madman, has thousands of disapprovals for Hinata's decision. But now that Hinata has made up her mind, Naruto, who regards the other party as a future partner on an equal footing, rather than a vase at his mercy, will naturally support and trust Hinata's choice unconditionally at such a critical moment!

"Huh......? Well! I will! Naruto! ”

It is precisely because of this that Hinata who did not expect that the decision he made abruptly, which was diametrically opposed to Naruto, could be easily obtained with Naruto's permission and support, and was naturally slightly stunned for a moment. Then, under the caress of Naruto's warm and familiar palm, as if instinctively, while squinting and enjoying the coquettishness, his cheeks flushed and muttered intermittently in response.

"So, I'm ...... I...... I'll go over first, and I'll ...... See you soon! ”

As soon as the words fell, I don't know if it was because I was too introverted and shy, or I was worried that delaying for a while would make Naruto, who cared about his safety, break his word and change this decision. Hinata was like a frightened bunny, so she fled away and rushed to the duel venue directly below......

It's just that, unlike Naruto, Hinata, who is introverted and quiet, did not choose to jump directly from the second floor, but followed the architectural design of the tower, and honestly walked down step by step from the staircase that connects the upper and lower floors. So much so that when Hinata's figure appeared in the showdown. Ning Ci, who jumped straight down, was between his arms and waited in the center of the duel venue early.

"Be careful, Hinata! Stay safe! ”

As a result, Naruto subconsciously cheered at Hinata despite the Daoist gaze projected around him. While using the corner of his eye, he firmly locked Ning Ci's figure. And in front of the cold eyes that Ning Ji showed without smiling, Naruto secretly complained in the bottom of his heart.

"Then again, that look ...... Ning Ci, this guy, could it be that he wanted to take advantage of this game of life and death signed in advance and kill Hinata directly......"

Between words, although with Naruto's current medical skills, Naruto was 100% sure that he could quickly restore Hinata to a state of peace before she completely lost her breath. But Ning Ci, who was obviously deeply trapped in hatred, if he really let Hinata enter a near-death state, the blow to Hinata's soul would obviously be more serious and tricky than a simple physical trauma! So much so that Naruto, who was nervous, had to secretly pray that in this game, he would be able to make himself on standby without the opportunity to perform medical ninjutsu.

"I really didn't expect that in this round, my opponent would be you...... Miss Hinata-sama. ”

At the same time, as one of the parties involved, Ning Ci, although because of the good memories of his childhood, Hinata's slightly timid and delicate posture, when he appeared in Ning Ci's line of sight, Ning Ci's entire body, which was a little unbearable in his heart, trembled quietly. But when Hinata approached step by step and stood not far in front of Ning Ci, he had already covered up this strange emotion in the monstrous hatred and hatred that had accumulated over time! And without waiting for Moonlight Blast, who was the referee, to announce the start of the game, he took the first step to speak out, and sneered word by word with words that seemed to be a kind proposal, but in fact were cold and sarcastic.

"So, before the official start, as a descendant of the branch family who protects the bloodline of the clan, I would like to give Miss Hinata a proposal......"

"I really didn't expect that in this round, my opponent would be you...... Miss Hinata-sama. ”

At the same time, as one of the parties involved, Ning Ci, although because of the good memories of his childhood, Hinata's slightly timid and delicate posture, when he appeared in Ning Ci's line of sight, Ning Ci's entire body, which was a little unbearable in his heart, trembled quietly. But when Hinata approached step by step and stood not far in front of Ning Ci, he had already taken this strange emotion,"

Modifying ing...... Sorry sorry OTL

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