NARUTO: Starting with Hinata

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"I'll take a break." Shiki said weakly as he looked at the sloping snow valley.

Tsunade had perfect control of her power. The competition just now seemed intense, but in fact, it was all under her control. Shiki didn't suffer any harm from it.

"What's this about taking a break?" Tsunade squatted down, flicked his forehead, and said with a smile, "Don't be so stubborn, kid."

Shiki stood up and shouted, "Come again!"

"Very energetic." Tsunade said as she rolled her wrist, "I want to see how long you can last."

An hour later, Shiki collapsed on the ground, feeling dizzy and seeing stars, 'I definitely can't make it today. Please spare me.' He thought.

Tsunade looked at him, somewhat surprised. To be honest, she thought Shiki could last at most ten minutes, but he had managed an hour. For a six-year-old boy, this seemed incredible. The only explanation was an extraordinarily strong will.

Tsunade bent down and picked him up. After slipping into her high-heeled sandals, she casually carried him back to the cabin.

Shiki caught a whiff of a pleasant fragrance in his daze. He forced his eyes open, only to be greeted by the sight of Tsunade's impressive chest close to him.

"Tsunade-sama!" Shizune quickly stood up and rushed over, asking worriedly, "Shiki, what happened?"

The two had gone out for training, yet he had returned lying down.

"Overworked." Tsunade replied, curling her lips, "He asked for it."

Despite her words, she was very satisfied with Shiki's performance. Even if he didn't become a medical ninja in the future, he was already shaping up to be a qualified and powerful shinobi. Of course, now it seemed he could be both.

"I'll take him to the bath." Shizune suddenly said, perking up.

"Alright." Tsunade agreed, handing Shiki to her. Stretching, she added, "I'm tired from teaching for so long."

Shizune carried Shiki to the bathroom and turned on the hot water. The temperature soon rose, filling the room with steam.

Shiki opened his eyes, 'Wait, something feels off.' He thought, realizing Shizune was with him. He immediately felt the need to escape.

"I'll wash myself." Shiki said as he squirmed out of her hold.

"Really?" Shizune asked, clearly not ready to give up.

"No need." Shiki insisted, his determination unwavering.

"Oh well." Shizune relented, standing up and leaving the bathroom.

Shiki let out a deep sigh of relief, 'These women are scary.' He thought. After his bath, he went to bed early.

The next day, rain pattered against the window.

Compared to the lively Uchiha clan, the Aburame clan was quiet. After breakfast, Shino stood in the corridor by the door, umbrella in hand, gazing out at the rain as he recalled the events of the previous night.

Shiki had given him a new type of parasite. When Shino got home, he couldn't wait to test it out, but it consumed all his chakra and still wasn't full. Shino found himself questioning reality, 'I can't even afford to raise one of these, but my brother has three?' He thought, sighing as he stepped out into the rain.

When Shino reached the Konoha River, he spotted a familiar figure—Ino. She stood under a tree, holding an umbrella, seemingly waiting for someone, 'Is she waiting for my brother?' Shino wondered, deciding to quietly leave.

But before he could slip away, Ino turned to him, her blue eyes meeting his, "I need to talk to you." She said.

"Me?" Shino asked, confused, "Ino, do you want to ask about my brother?"

"Yes." Ino nodded. There was no surprise in her response.

'As expected.' Shino thought. Normally, girls like Ino never noticed him unless it had something to do with Shiki.

"What does your brother like?" Ino asked, taking a deep breath.

Shino thought for a moment, 'Does he like dirty talk?' He mused but quickly dismissed the idea. That wouldn't help Ino.

"He likes growing flowers." Shino suddenly remembered the moon orchid he'd seen in the cabin yesterday. Since Ino's family ran a flower shop, he figured it was a helpful hint.

'As his brother, I should give him a hand.' Shino thought.

"Growing flowers?" Ino's eyes lit up, a smile of disbelief spreading across her face, 'How could we have such similar interests?'

"Yeah, my brother grows a lot of flowers." Shino explained.

"Where?" Ino asked excitedly.

"In the Aburame clan's territory. I can take you there." Shino offered, thinking it was no big deal. After all, Sasuke, Naruto, and Hinata had already visited the cabin. Bringing Ino along wouldn't cause any problems.

"Thanks!" Ino grinned, skipping away happily, rain splashing on her shoes, but she didn't seem to care.

Shino took a few steps before stopping again. He spotted Hinata nearby, looking unusually focused, 'What's going on today?' He thought.

"Shino." Hinata approached him directly.

'She's really looking for me?' Shino was even more confused now, 'Hinata, is something the matter?" He asked.

"Um...what does your brother like?" Hinata asked shyly, mustering up her courage.

"...?" Shino stood there, stunned, 'Am I under a genjutsu?'

This moment felt eerily similar to the last one.