ocean-life Chapter 26 was a bit too much for Hinata.
Chapter 26 was a bit too much for Hinata.
Shi Yu raised an eyebrow slightly, but showed no anxiety.
Anyway, the three audience members who can be drawn into the dream space each time only need to be close to Naruto.
If Sasuke can't come, we can just find someone else.
With this in mind, Shi Yu brought up the system panel and quickly browsed the list.
There aren't many people who meet the criteria. After all, when it comes to the closeness of their relationship with Naruto, how many people are truly suitable?
His eyes swept quickly across the list, names flashing through his mind.
Hitting an old man? Forget it, there's no need.
The Third Hokage? It's too early for him to know now.
Shi Yu gently stroked her chin, then her eyes suddenly lit up and fixed on one of the names.
Perfectly, tonight's dream is just right for this viewer.
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In the dark and silent audience seats, Sakura and Kakashi sat side by side, patiently waiting for the screen to light up.
Sakura suddenly caught a glimpse of the seat next to her out of the corner of her eye, and the air seemed to ripple like water as a hazy figure slowly emerged.
"Someone's here!" Sakura's heart leaped with joy, and she blurted out, "Sasuke, why are you so late—"
Kakashi, who was standing nearby, also looked over upon hearing the sound, and his tense expression relaxed slightly.
It seems Sasuke finally made it.
Before Sakura could finish speaking, the gradually clearer outline made her voice come to an abrupt halt.
Instead of Sasuke as expected, a petite girl appeared before them.
Her silky short hair gently clung to her cheeks, and she wore a fluffy light purple nightgown.
The girl's hands were nervously twisted together, and unease and panic appeared on her tender and delicate face, especially her white eyes, which were timidly looking around at the unfamiliar surroundings.
"Eh, Hinata?" Sakura's beautiful eyes widened, and she was a little taken aback for a moment.
Kakashi was also stunned, clearly not expecting that it wouldn't be Sasuke who came, but rather Hinata Hyuga, the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan.
Hinata then noticed the two people beside her.
She was initially panicked and horrified, wondering why she had inexplicably "woke up" in bed and ended up in such a strange, dark place.
Only after she could clearly see Sakura and Kakashi's faces did her tense nerves relax slightly.
Hinata's tense mood relaxed a little when she saw Kakashi and Sakura.
Although she didn't know Kakashi, she paid attention to Naruto and knew that he was Naruto's team leader Jonin.
"Kakashi-sensei? Sakura?" Hinata blinked and called out softly, somewhat uncertainly.
Seeing familiar faces made her feel a little more at ease.
"Thank goodness, it really is you guys..." Hinata breathed a soft sigh of relief, her face flushed slightly with nervousness, her heart still pounding in her chest.
She turned her head slightly and realized that she was in what looked like an empty movie theater.
In the dimly lit space, rows of soft red seats stretched out to the back, in front of a huge black screen, and above them was a high ceiling and a vaguely visible projection window.
If it weren't for the eerie atmosphere, this place would be no different from a regular movie theater.
"Where...is this?" Hinata asked timidly, her voice barely audible. "A movie theater...?"
Faced with Hinata's anxious question, Sakura was at a loss for words.
She and Kakashi exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of awkwardness in each other's eyes.
How can I explain all this to Hinata?
Just then, the huge screen in front of us suddenly lit up!
The pitch-black scene was illuminated in an instant, like the night sky being pierced by the rising sun.
The image that appeared on the screen was Naruto!
Hinata recognized the blond boy at a glance. Her mouth slightly agape, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Eh! It's Naruto-kun!"
The girl's clear voice rang out loudly in the silent audience.
She was both surprised and suspicious, and her voice unconsciously rose a few decibels.
"Why is Naruto on the screen? What... what's going on?"
[Ding! Hinata Hyuga's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +200!]
Sakura and Kakashi snapped out of their daze when Hinata called out "Naruto".
The two looked at each other, speechless for a moment.
Who would have thought that instead of Sasuke, Hinata would show up?
A bead of cold sweat appeared on Kakashi's forehead.
Although the girl in front of him was just a weak and frail genin, she was still the daughter of the Hyuga main family, and he was unsure how to explain this strange situation to her.
Moreover, Sasuke's current situation was also causing him some concern.
Did that child actually choose not to sleep in order to resist the dream?
[Ding! Sakura Haruno's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +200!]
Sakura bit her lip and simply said to Hinata, "Things are a bit complicated, but... you'll understand once you see it. To put it simply, we're watching Naruto's dream right now."
Hinata was taken aback: "Naruto-kun's dream?"
Kakashi added, "Yes. To be precise, we were in a special space watching Naruto dream. The Naruto on the screen was him in the dream."
Upon hearing this, Hinata's face flushed red to the roots of her ears.
She stared blankly at Naruto appearing on the giant screen in front of her, and after a long while, she stammered, "Naruto-kun's dream?"
The thought of being in Naruto's dream, peeping into his deepest fantasies and desires, made Hinata's heart pound and her face flush.
—If Naruto-kun knew, would he hate me?!
Hinata grew increasingly shy as she thought about it, her little hands tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, her face flushed crimson, and her head almost buried in her chest.
[Ding! Hinata Hyuga's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Seeing Hinata's flustered expression, Sakura quickly waved her hand to correct her, "Strictly speaking, we didn't enter Naruto's dream; we were just 'observing' it like watching a movie. You don't need to feel guilty."
"Observing...a dream?"
Hinata was still completely bewildered; she had never heard of such a bizarre thing before.
However, since Kakashi-sensei and Sakura had both said so, she had no choice but to suppress her many questions and turn her attention back to the screen.
At this point, the image on the huge screen had gradually stabilized.
The image shows a warm and tidy bedroom.
The pale yellow morning light filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting a soft glow on the room.
On the bed in the bedroom, a boy was fast asleep.
Her golden, tousled hair lay loosely on the pillow, and her breathing was soft and steady.
It was Naruto after he entered the dream world.
"Well……"
In his dream, Naruto's eyelids twitched slightly, he murmured something, and then slowly opened his eyes.
His clear, azure eyes shone brightly in the morning light. He stared blankly at the ceiling for two seconds, then suddenly leaped out of bed.
"Right! I must complete the second stage of Rasengan training today!"
The boy rubbed his sleepy eyes, and thinking of the goal he had set last night, he instantly became very motivated.
He rolled out of bed, quickly dressed, opened the door, and rushed down the stairs.
The camera follows Naruto as he arrives at the restaurant downstairs.
In the spacious and bright restaurant, a sumptuous breakfast was laid out on the table, its aroma filling the air.
Kushina was sitting at the table, leisurely drinking miso soup, waiting for her son to come down and have breakfast together.
"Good morning, Mom!" Naruto greeted her casually, plopping down in his chair. But then, not seeing his father, he wondered, "Huh? Where's Dad? I can't see him."
Kushina looked up and smiled at her energetic son: "Good morning, Naruto. Your dad left early this morning; looks like he has some official business to attend to."
"Ah...I see."
Naruto was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and the expression on his face immediately dimmed.
He looked down and poked at the fried egg in the bowl, a hint of disappointment flashing through his mind.
I was planning to go find my dad as soon as I got up to ask him for the secret to the second stage of the Rasengan, but he wasn't home...
Does this mean I'll have to figure it out and practice on my own now?
The boy's disappointment was palpable, but soon he quietly clenched his fists and silently cheered himself up.
It's just that there's no one to guide us for the time being!
I can master it on my own!
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +200!]