After leaving the experimental building, Todoroki held Hinata's hand and walked on the street of Kumogakure, with the crowd around him bustling.

The price he paid for accepting Hinata as his disciple was to cancel the incident of saving the life of the Third Raikage. It wasn't that he didn't value this condition, but that the Third Raikage took it too seriously.

In the past three years, the third generation Raikage has been avoiding him because he was afraid that Honglei would put forward any excessive conditions. Therefore, for Honglei, if he really expected that this condition would play a decisive role in the end

, then it is a bit naive. If nothing else, if San Lei directly abdicates and allows Si Lei to take over, the conditions he proposed will most likely be invalidated.

Therefore, it is actually quite good to be able to change to another Hinata.

Todoroki walked ahead silently. Hinata's matter was not in his plan at the beginning, but now that he has done it, he must carefully consider her future path.

At this time, Hinata, who was being pulled by Todoroki, felt a little uneasy. She was surrounded by unfamiliar faces, and the tall and dense crowd blocked all sight. Hinata, who was only three years old, could not see anything in the distance.

, this is like her future, full of unknowns and uneasiness.

And among all this, only Hong Lei holding her palm could give her some peace of mind.

family.

Then, she slowly squeezed Honglei's hand.

After feeling the tiny power in his hand, Todoroki came back to his senses. He turned his head and glanced at Hinata, who was shrinking, and immediately understood what she was afraid of.

An unknown future, that's all, because he also experienced this when he was a child.

"What's wrong? Are you scared?" Honglei squatted down, which made him look less out of reach.

Hinata hesitated for a moment, Hizu didn't like to hear her say weak words, because it would damage the reputation of the Hyuga clan, so she couldn't say it no matter how hard or tired she was, even if she was beaten black and blue during the sparring.

Grit your teeth and persevere.

However, Hong Lei, maybe he can accept himself like this?

Hinata nodded slightly, "A little."

Then she whispered again, "I'm sorry..."

"It's okay." Todoroki put his hand on her head and rubbed it gently, which made Hinata feel more relaxed. No one would do such an intimate gesture to her before, because she wanted to

Maintain the glory of the Hyuga clan.

"It's normal to be scared. There's nothing to apologize for. On the contrary, I didn't notice your emotions and made you feel scared. I should say sorry."

"No, this is not Honglei's fault..."

Honglei smiled and did not continue the topic, "Is it because you are worried about not knowing what the future will bring?"

"Yeah." Hinata nodded.

"Don't worry, didn't I tell you? Before you find what you really want, your path will be guided by me, and no matter what happens, I will be there for everything." After saying that,

Todoroki picked Hinata up and let her sit on his shoulders.

Todoroki Todoroki, who is nearly two meters tall, is taller than most people in Kumogakure. When he stood up, Hinata's vision widened immediately as she sat on his shoulder. The sun shone directly on her body and the breeze blew by.

, the sky and mountains in the distance came into view, and the people who were tall and scary in her eyes immediately became insignificant. Hinata could even see the tops of their heads.

The so-called future suddenly became less scary.

"Human beings are extremely complex creatures. It is difficult for us to understand each other's moods, so we created language. Language can allow us to understand each other's thoughts and avoid disputes and misunderstandings. Hinata, if anything happens, please

Say it, if you don't say it, others won't know."

"Hmm." Hinata pursed her lips, then hesitated for a moment, and said again, "I, I, I want to eat Taiyaki..."

Hinata's voice became softer and softer, and at the end she blushed and lowered her head.

Taiyaki? Todoroki followed her line of sight and looked to the side. The shop selling Taiyaki was right next to her.

"Yes, that's right." Honglei nodded encouragingly, "Dialogue is the basis of communication. You tell me what you think, and I tell you what I think. Although not every communication will win you.

You want the results you want, but if you don’t do it, you really won’t get anything.”

Todoroki turned to look at Hinata, "So, now do you know what I think?"

Hinata looked at Todoroki nervously after hearing this, and Todoroki immediately laughed, "My idea is, I also really want to eat it, so let's go buy it!"

A smile immediately appeared on Hinata's face.

The two of them ate hot taiyaki and returned to Todoroki's home.

The 'orphan apartment' he lived in before was used as a garbage dump when he left the village when he was seven years old, so he never went back there after that. Later, when Zong Lin walked to the front desk, he

Hong Lei was given a spacious courtyard, which was not far from Zong Lin's mansion. It was decorated uniquely and could be regarded as a villa.

Taiyaki can only be regarded as an appetizing snack. After placing Hinata in the living room, Todoroki walked into the kitchen and started cooking noodles. This was the fastest and most convenient.

Hinata was a little nervous sitting in the living room, but she slowly relaxed as she listened to the busy sounds in the kitchen.

She walked to the side and opened the sliding door to let the sunshine in. Then she looked at the empty yard, and then at the bright sky. She didn't know why, but she always felt that the sky here was brighter than she had ever seen before.

Blue, bright and broad.

Maybe it's because there are people who value her.

Hinata nodded slightly, and her mood suddenly improved.

She didn't know until much later.

It feels bright because Kumogakure's altitude is relatively high.

"The noodles are cooked, are you hungry?" Two bowls of hot noodles, one large and one small, were brought up, and Todoroki and Hinata sat down at the table.

But at this time, Todoroki said to Hinata, "By the way, since we have become family now, it is best not to use your previous name. Can you change it to another name?"

Hinata was stunned when she heard this, but after a slight hesitation, she nodded. The final roar of Hizu entered her mind. This name was still more painful for her.

"Well, my name is Lion Star Honglei. So, what do you think of the name Lion Star... Tiger? It's more suitable for the occasion, and it's also impressive." After saying that, Honglei nodded.

However, Hinata's originally hopeful mood suddenly froze.

'Hello everyone, my name is Huazi, my name is Taozi, and my name is Tiger.'

"…………"

The style of painting is totally wrong!

"I, I think, no, it's not that good, okay?" Hinata worked hard to muster up the courage to refuse someone else for the first time in her life.

"Really? Then, Lion Star...Crazy Lion?"

"…………"

"Don't like it? What about the violent wolf? The angry dragon? The blood leopard? The ferocious pig?"

"Hinata, Hinata!" Hinata lowered her head and suddenly interrupted Todoroki and shouted loudly, "Hinata, Lion Star, Hinata is all right..."

"Please...really..."

Todoroki looked at Hinata who looked serious, rubbed his chin, and then clapped his hand, "Okay, let's call him Lion Star Hinata!"

Hearing this, Hinata finally breathed a sigh of relief, and after Todoroki said, "Let's eat," they both reached out to the big bowl of noodles at the same time.

"Huh?" Hong Lei was stunned.

"Huh?" Hinata was also stunned, then immediately blushed and lowered her head, "Well, I never had enough to eat before..."

"…………"
Chapter completed!