Chapter 402: The Hyuga Clan's Origin
Chapter 402: The Hyuga Clan's Origin
"Hinata."
As a gentle voice sounded beside her, Hinata sharply turned her head, seeing the tall figure under the moonlight.
Her heart skipped a beat, her cheeks instantly flushed, and she quickly stood up to bow. "Shun-sensei... why are you here?"
Shun slowly walked to her, looking at her slightly flustered appearance, a touch of tenderness arising in his heart.
"Hinata, don't be so reserved, sit down and talk. I came to you because there's an important matter I'd like to discuss with you."
The two sat opposite each other under a peach blossom tree, moonlight filtering through the branches and leaves, casting dappled light and shadow on the ground.
Hinata wore a long white dress and a pair of elegant white sandals, revealing her slender, fair ankles. Her hair was tied back, with a few stray strands falling beside her cheeks, making her features appear even softer.
Shun looked at Hinata, half-jokingly saying, "Hinata, it's been a while, you've grown even more beautiful. Your attire is still so simple and elegant, wrapped tightly in long clothes and trousers, much more reserved than other girls."
Hinata's cheeks flushed under his intense gaze, and she instinctively recoiled slightly. Her gaze fell on her own legs, not daring to meet his eyes, her earlobes already crimson.
"Shun-sensei... you came to see me so late... is something the matter?"
Shun chuckled softly, adding a hint of playfulness to his tone. "Hinata, I know your feelings, and I like you very much, so I want you to become my Royal Consort."
Hinata's heart felt like it had been struck by a heavy hammer.
She instantly stood up, her cheeks visibly reddening from her earlobes to her neck. Her long eyelashes trembled violently, and her breathing became somewhat rapid, with an uncontrollable tremor.
"Shun-sensei... I... I... You... You already have more than a dozen Royal Consorts..."
She spoke haltingly, her mind flashing with rumors about Shun.
He was powerful, handsome, yet also a philanderer, never lacking companions, and each of his Royal Consorts had their unique charms. She was gentle, even a little timid, and didn't understand what it was about her that would make him care.
Shun didn't hide it. Instead, he smiled frankly, with a somewhat matter-of-fact philandering air. "Hinata, you know I am Shun-sama. It's normal for me to have many Royal Consorts. My Royal Consorts each have their own strengths. Some are brave and skilled in battle, some are exceptionally intelligent, some are gentle and understanding. But Hinata, your unique gentleness and kindness, your pure shyness and sincerity, are unmatched by others."
He leaned closer, the distance between them less than a foot, making Hinata's heart pound even more erratically.
He leaned slightly, his gaze level with her downcast eyes, and with a focused look, said, "I've always noticed you. You're easily shy, pure-hearted, a girl who doesn't even dare to speak loudly, and that makes me especially attentive."
Shun took her hand. "Hinata, I've always liked pure people. As my Royal Consort, I won't force you to change anything. You can still wear the long clothes and trousers you like, you don't need to learn to wear revealing dresses like those girls, you don't need to pretend to be capable. Just be your original self."
Hinata's cheeks were so hot they almost smoked, her mind in a whirl.
She knew Shun was a philanderer, and she knew that if she agreed, she might not receive his sole affection. But his gaze was too intense, his tone too gentle, and she herself was too weak-willed, making it hard for her to resist.
Moreover, she had heard of Shun's legendary deeds since childhood, and a seed of admiration had long been planted in her heart. Now, to receive his favor and become his Royal Consort, this temptation was something she couldn't refuse.
After much hesitation, as if summoning all the courage of her life, she slowly raised her head and quickly glanced at Shun.
His eyes were full of tenderness and anticipation, making her heart tremble.
Then she immediately lowered her head, her long eyelashes hiding the shyness in her eyes, and whispered a few words, "I... I do..."
The moment the words fell, the entire peach blossom forest seemed to quiet down, leaving only the rustling of the evening breeze through the leaves, and Hinata's rapidly beating heart.
The smile on Shun's face instantly widened, the playful hint in his eyes largely fading, replaced by genuine relief and tenderness.
He walked over and gently embraced Hinata.
Her figure was slender and soft. Her body, clad in long clothes and trousers, was initially a bit stiff, her shoulders slightly tense, carrying a maiden's shyness and reserve. Her hands didn't know where to rest, so she could only instinctively clutch the hem of her clothes, not daring to touch his body.
Shun sensed her discomfort and didn't force her, simply gently wrapping his arms around her waist with a tender strength, as if comforting her.
His palm carried a warm heat, transmitting through the thin kimono fabric, causing Hinata's tense body to gradually relax.
She hesitated, then looked up into Shun's eyes, her cheeks reddening a bit more. Then she gently pressed her cheek against his chest, listening to his steady, strong heartbeat. That sound, like a calming pill, gradually quieted her flustered heart.
"Hinata, it's so good to have you. From now on, I won't let you suffer any grievances, and I will protect you. Although I cannot give you exclusive affection, I will ensure you have the honor a Royal Consort deserves, and I will make you happy, allowing you to live a joyful life."
Shun softly described their future days, then gently pressed a soft kiss on her forehead.
That kiss, with its warm and gentle touch, made Hinata, who had never had intimate contact with a man, tremble slightly.
"Shun-sensei... I... I don't ask for exclusivity... nor for honor. I only ask to be by your side, to share your worries, and to contribute to the Ninja World. I will work hard, not disappoint your expectations, and protect this hard-won peace."
Hinata's cheeks grew even redder, but she gathered her courage, slowly raising her head, her eyes shining with firm determination.
Shun gazed at her, his voice growing even softer. "Hinata, I believe you will be a good wife, a good Royal Consort, and in the future, a good mother."
Upon hearing this, Hinata's body suddenly stiffened, and then her cheeks flushed even more intensely, even her breathing skipped a beat.
She had never expected Shun to say such words, feeling both shy and delighted, as if a warm current was slowly surging within her.
She tightly pursed her lips, burying her face deeper, and whispered in a low voice, "Shun-sensei... I... I will try my best..."
Shun felt the trembling of the person in his arms, and the smile on his lips deepened. His long fingers gently lifted Hinata's chin with an irresistible tenderness, and he leaned in to kiss her lips.
Hinata's eyes widened, her white pupils trembling violently, her eyebrows fluttering. A warm sensation spread from her lips, a tingling feeling racing up her nerves to her brain, and her breathing began to quicken.
In the deep Universe, the Moon emitted a clear, cold silver glow in the darkness.
Shun looked at Hinata in his arms, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes. "Actual combat is the fastest way to get stronger, and the Moon, for you, has a special significance. It is the true birthplace of your Hyuga clan."
A trace of surprise flashed in Hinata's eyes. "Shun-sensei, do you mean..."
Shun then opened a portal, speaking with a touch of emotion, "The Hyuga clan was originally a direct descendant of Hamura, the Otsutsuki Main Family on the Moon back then. It's just that later, the branch family among them rebelled and seized the position of the Main Family. To protect themselves, your ancestors fled the Moon, went into seclusion in the Ninja World, and changed their name to 'Hyuga clan'."
Hinata's eyes were filled with shock as she looked through the portal at that distant land. She had never imagined that the Hyuga clan had such deep roots with Hamura, and that the Moon was their ancestral land.
"Hinata, I'll take you to the Moon to see your former homeland, and also to hone your combat skills."
Shun reached out and took her wrist, pulling her into the portal with a reassuring strength.
The next second, the two were standing on the barren surface of the Moon, with gray-white rocks underfoot, covered in tiny meteor craters. The thin air made the moonlight appear exceptionally cold, and the distant Earth hung in the Universe like a blue gem.
Not far away, an ancient palace, half-buried in the rocks, stood quietly. On the palace walls, blurred Otsutsuki runes were carved, and despite the erosion of time, the grandeur of the past could still be seen.
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