[Only the most powerful heir is qualified to become the head of the family]. This iron rule has been running for hundreds of years without any problems. However, perhaps because the resentment of the family division and the losers has accumulated to a point where compensation is needed, this rule This time it finally became a dilemma for the ancient Hinata clan.

If it weren't for Rizu's age, the elders would have wanted to let the head of the family choose a few more heirs. But now the distant water cannot quench the near thirst. Miss Hyuga has become one of the three giants who control Konoha's political circles. Even if she doesn't express it herself, there are many people around her who want to 'share the worries' for her. , and even a large part of it comes from the younger generation of Hinata.

No matter how strict the family rules are, it is impossible to completely lock people's hearts. In the eyes of Hinata's new generation, the eldest lady is an excellent leader with both skill and vision. Let her become the head of the family, which means that the Hyuga clan has truly become a wooden family. Ye's noble class. It is no longer the empty slogan like before that 'the Hyuga clan is the strongest clan in Konoha'.

"Sister, brother Neji has become the new soft fist instructor. Should I go and tutor my boxing skills?"

Holding a delicate cotton swab, Hanabi carefully picked the ears of Hinata who was resting on her lap. Although this behavior seemed to be reversed, neither of them felt that it was inappropriate.

"Oh~ It seems that the elders have finally figured it out. I thought they could really be cruel and let me or you be the instructor."

Hinata hummed softly while enjoying the pillow of her sister's lap. In a sense, the Hyuga elders were not wrong. She indeed had no interest in the ancient and rigid traditions of the Hyuga clan. Even the so-called soft boxing technique was just a backward and obscure technique in her eyes. If you want to kill people, there are too many ways and means, and relying on close combat has long been outdated.

After all, after witnessing those big scenes in the later stages of the original work where the sky and the earth were in the air for seconds, looking back at the old-fashioned point-and-point battles of the Hyuga clan, it was indeed a bit unsatisfactory. Of course, if it was Kaguya Otsutsuki's Yasugami air strike that could change the terrain with a wave of his hand, it would be ignored.

In order to counteract the blind following of Hinata by the young people within the Hyuga clan, the elders must make up for it with a young man who is capable enough and firmly on the side of Hyuga tradition. And it was obvious that Neji, who was a perfect 'Hyuuga' from head to toe, became the best candidate for them to choose. In terms of consciousness, Neji seems to be born with a habit of following traditions, which can be seen in his dress and hairstyle.

In terms of maturity of thinking, Neji became quite low-key after the knot in his heart was lifted, but it was in this low-key manner that he became the first jounin among the twelve strongest members of the Hinata group. In terms of strength, his talent in soft boxing is also rare in a century, although it seems that because of Hinata's guidance, he practiced a boxing technique called Nanto Mizuhama Fist. But what satisfies the elders is that this boxing method is also a soft boxing method. If it is integrated into Hyuga Rouquan, it will not only not weaken the tradition, but also enhance and strengthen it.

"Ah~ sister, aren't you angry?"

Looking at Hinata's face carefully, Hanabi was obviously not completely ignorant. At least she was aware of the connection between the identity of the instructor and the head of the family.

After raising her eyes slightly to glance at Hanabi, Hinata closed her eyes again, and there was no hint of anger in her tone.

"Little fool, whatever I want, I will fight for it myself. And what's the harm in giving to others what I don't need?"

pace

It had been a long time since there had been something that the Fourth Raikage could look forward to, but today was obviously an exception. Because of the aura exuded by their leader, the surrounding Kumo ninjas all tensed up.

"The preparations have been completed, please let me know if you can start testing."

Mabui, who serves as the Raikage's secretary, has long been used to this. After all, she was personally responsible for integrating the data for today's test. After receiving the inquiry, the Fourth Raikage sitting above the test site also said impatiently. Nodding: "Well, I originally asked you to integrate it. When you are ready, just let me see the results."

"Then, the testing of the confidential project [self-propelled cross-country carrier vehicle] will begin now."

Nodding, Mabuyi simply gave instructions to the Kumo ninjas in the testing field below. It can be seen that this huge test site was deliberately made into extremely complex terrain surfaces, ranging from flat roads to mountains covered with gravel and plants, and even loose swamps and sand.

Following Mabuyi's instructions, a six-wheeled off-road vehicle slowly drove in from the gate of the test site. There is no doubt that this is the finished product made from the design drawings sent by the Third Raikage. Applying this The world's original engine technology, coupled with the magically modified version created by Thunder Pill as an energy source.

However, it is said to be a truck, but in fact this steel monster has obviously added a series of modifications and peripherals. The armor plates covering the body and the short, fat and sloping body lines make it more like an armored vehicle.

"Oh, it looks pretty good."

Obviously, this sturdy and reliable shape suits Raikage's heart. As a tough guy, it is natural for him to have a good impression of these steel monsters.

"Following some suggestions in that scroll, we specially added these armor pieces, which are enough to withstand the concentrated bombing of ordinary detonating symbols. There are three teams inside, which can provide the passengers with the most basic battlefield protection."

Mabuyi has always been meticulous about his work, and the armored vehicle on the test field also began to accelerate slowly. Its test is very simple, that is, it shuttles back and forth on these complex terrains to prove that it can carry soldiers over long distances. Eligibility.

"Very good. This way, even if we are attacked by a few enemies, we still have a chance to react."

Seeing the troop carrier still moving freely on various complex terrains, the fourth generation Raikage's eyebrows relaxed slightly. Although he trusted his father, the attempt of such a medium-sized land vehicle was still unique, and if it was really feasible, then the cloud ninjas would have an extremely powerful boost in their long-distance attacks in the future.

"There is a spare tire inside, and there are dedicated areas for heat dissipation and protection of the engine. So, the only limitation is indeed the energy aspect."

Seeing that the rugged terrain was not enough to slow down the troop carrier, Mabuyi's tone also rose slightly. Yes, although Yunyin Village relied on its strong financial and material resources to assemble this steel monster within a month, the energy problem has still not been solved. The thunder pills used in current experiments are all purchased from the markets of the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire.

"Thunder Pill? The scientific research team hasn't analyzed this thing yet?"

Looking at the situation of the troop carrier with satisfaction, the Yondaime Raikage's brows wrinkled slightly again.

"Whether it is Konoha or Iwagakure, the thunder pills sold all have extremely powerful security seals built into them, so if you want to break them, you may have to wait a little longer."

Sealing technique is basically the most obscure and profound ninjutsu in this world. Although as the saying goes, as long as it is a lock, there must be a way to open it. However, if you don’t follow the correct method, it will naturally cost you time and even luck.

"Yes, I understand. However, from the looks of it, this troop carrier must have been a success. I will definitely make good use of what dad worked so hard to deliver!"

After watching the personnel carrier easily walk through the last section of the simulated desert terrain, the Fourth Raikage also hammered the armrest of his right hand heavily, and the solid mahogany armrest broke with a click!

"Hi, then we will start to confirm mass production. The quantity will first be controlled within one hundred units."

As a long-term personal secretary, Mabuyi obviously fully understands every word of the Fourth Raikage. Although he seems to be a rude barbarian, the Fourth Raikage is a standard pragmatist, and this is in front of him. This troop carrier has proven its capabilities both off-road and as a cargo carrier. In other words, as long as they use it, Kumogakure's ninjas can reach the combat location faster and easier while retaining their full combat effectiveness. While the world may not yet have a standard concept of blitz warfare, if the application of armored vehicles is successful, Kumogakure is expected to be the first.

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If there is any downside to being a ninja for Hinata, there is indeed one, and that is appetite.

Chakra is energy extracted from the body. This energy cannot appear out of thin air, so it naturally requires a large amount of food to supply it. Therefore, any outstanding ninja usually has a good appetite. As for a protagonist-level ninja like Naruto, eating thirty bowls of ramen in one meal is not an exaggeration in anime.

But today, Naruto obviously has no appetite, and the reason is very simple...

"So, if I want to see you now, do you have to ask me to come to the ramen restaurant? Is the welfare package I paid you poor, or do you think your value should be increased?"

Stacking the bowl of ramen that she had just finished in her hand on the pile of bowls on the left, Hinata casually wiped her lips with a napkin. After all, this is the inside of a ramen shop, so there is no need to be too elegant, and she is The target of his rather bitter ridicule was undoubtedly a certain golden retriever.

"No...you know...my mother is very strict with me..."

Looking at the four piles of empty bowls in front of Hinata, Naruto felt his cheeks go numb. It seemed that there had been a Big Eater Competition before, and his best score at that time was 30 bowls, but... a rough calculation, he believed that the empty bowls in front of Hinata had definitely exceeded the number 40.

"Huh? Aunt Yuyihu is obviously gentle and considerate, how could she be harsh?"

Sitting next to Naruto was the Nanao Jinchuurifu who had been living with him for a while. Even during the argument, the short-haired girl was still slurping down a bowl of miso ramen. As someone who has always lived a hard life in the countryside like Takinin Village, she is obviously very satisfied with the delicacies of big cities like Konoha Village. Naturally, there were more than thirty empty bowls in front of her.

"Indeed, although we only met once, Ms. Hagoromo Fox is indeed a noble and elegant woman. Naruto-kun, you cannot criticize a woman's character in private."

The one who spoke next was Shimura Lin, who was sitting next to Hinata. As the best wood escape ninja and root ninja leader in Konoha Village, she is the only one qualified to sit beside the Jinchūriki and ruling elders of Konoha Village.

"Well~ Today's ramen tastes pretty good. By the way, don't you like eating it?"

Glancing at Lin sideways, Hinata certainly wouldn't call her over if she had nothing to do. In fact, this is an opportunity to officially put Fu into 'use'. Although Naruto and Naruko have been responsible for the chakra output and utilization of the tailed beasts so far, for Hinata's just-started car project, the energy source is definitely not enough. Too much.

"Ah, it's probably because of the temperature in the past two days that I've been a little irritable."

Lin's attitude is generally very humble to the outside world. Compared to Sakura and Ino, she is more in line with the description of being soft on the outside and strong on the inside. However, after looking at the same three and a half stacks of empty bowls in front of her, Naruto silently stopped trying to defend himself. Originally, he had eaten about ten bowls of miso ramen, which was something worth bragging about in normal times, but now...

"I also think the weather is a bit fickle, but...Naruto, are you going on a diet? Well, yes, it is indeed an actor's responsibility to stay in shape."

Hinata was chatting with Lin casually, but after seeing Naruto's loss of appetite, she spoke rather maliciously, which made the golden-haired boy tremble and bite his tongue as if he was about to cry. Ya nodded, at least this step is better than nothing.

"Let's stop chatting here. What on earth do you want me to do? Since Konoha is raising me now, I'm still a little self-conscious."

She put down what was probably the 46th empty bowl in her hand with satisfaction. Fu was obviously full for the time being. As a Jinchuuriki, it's probably because she gets along harmoniously with the tailed beast in her body, so she also has sufficient awareness of her own specialness. Now that Taki Ninja Village had sold her to Konoha, she felt that she should find something to do for herself.

Hinata and Lin looked at each other, each seeing the satisfaction in their eyes. Yes, Fu's character is quite good. At least it's not the type that refuses to get close or has a crush on someone. This kind of Jinchūriki is the existence that perfectly meets the requirements.

"It's very simple. We need your cooperation. With the assistance of Wooden Ninja Lin, we will regularly extract part of the tailed beast chakra from your body for use. Because the combat power of the tailed beast is not currently needed, you don't have to worry about fighting with other people."

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