HINATA IS BROKEN

Ding!

[Question: Will Uzumaki Naruto in the black frame screen help the bullied Hyūga Hinata?]

Options:

A: Yes

B: No

As soon as the system announced the quiz, everyone was intrigued.

The question seemed simple, but for the audience, answering it was anything but easy. After all, Uzumaki Naruto in the black frame was fundamentally different from the Naruto they were familiar with in the white frame.

In the black frame, Naruto harbored deep resentment toward Konoha. The will of fire and his yearning for recognition seemed like distant, meaningless concepts to him. His behavior so far had been unpredictable, leaving everyone unsure of how he would act in this situation.

Even experienced ninjas like Ōnoki and Terumi Mei found themselves hesitating.

Ōnoki said gravely, "Black Frame Naruto holds immense disdain for Konoha's villagers. I wouldn't be surprised if he chose not to help."

Terumi Mei nodded thoughtfully. "He's hard to predict. While I want to believe he'll step in, the chances seem slim."

Fourth Raikage sighed. "From what I've seen, we'll be lucky if he doesn't escalate the situation. Helping someone? That's unlikely."

On the other hand, Uzumaki Kushina, Naruto's mother in another world, firmly believed in her son's character. "Even if this Naruto is different, I choose to believe in him. I'll go with A. He will help Hinata."

Hyūga Hinata, silently observing the discussion, felt her chest tighten. Her faith in Naruto never wavered, even in this altered version of him. "Naruto-kun will help me," she whispered to herself. "I choose A too."

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[Sunny Konoha Village]

The morning air was crisp, and the village seemed peaceful, but Naruto had no time to enjoy the quiet. He had developed a habit of skipping school, leaving his shadow clone to gather information while he trained in the forest.

Today was no exception. On his way to the training ground, however, angry voices from the woods caught his attention.

"Monster!" someone shouted, their voice laced with malice.

Naruto stopped in his tracks, his first thought being, Are they talking about me?

Another voice chimed in, mocking, "Her eyes are just like Hyūga Neji's. So creepy!"

"White eyes are disgusting. Apologize for knocking over our ice cream, you freak!"

Curious, Naruto pushed aside the branches to take a closer look. He saw three boys surrounding a kneeling girl, who was apologizing tearfully. Naruto recognized the girl immediately—it was Hyūga Hinata, his quiet classmate.

At first, he didn't feel inclined to intervene. The Hyūga clan had no direct connection to him, and the name "Neji" didn't ring a bell. However, the boys' taunts about monsters stirred something within him. Their words reminded him of the villagers' cruel remarks about him when he was younger.

Naruto's gaze darkened. So, this is the so-called "future" of Konoha? Children raised to mirror their parents' hatred and ignorance? If the old man's will of fire is this flawed, maybe I should help fix it… or at least settle some scores.

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Naruto stepped forward, his voice calm yet commanding. "Hey, you three. Do you really think it's okay to gang up on a girl like this?"

The leader of the group turned around, sneering. "Who are you to tell us what to do? Mind your own business, or we'll beat you up too!"

Naruto chuckled, unimpressed. "Oh? You think you can take me on?"

Before the boy could respond, Naruto's foot connected with his stomach, sending him sprawling to the ground.

The remaining two stared in shock as their leader writhed in pain. "You want to try your luck too?" Naruto asked, cracking his knuckles.

The boys hesitated, but their arrogance got the better of them. They charged at Naruto, who easily subdued them with a few well-placed punches. Within moments, all three were on their knees, sporting bruised faces and swollen noses.

Naruto smirked. "Didn't the old man ever teach you about the will of fire? No? Fine, let me help you out. Go home and copy it a hundred times. If you miss a single word, I'll find you, and we'll have another 'lesson.'"

The boys nodded frantically, scrambling to their feet and running off.

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Naruto turned his attention to Hinata, who was still sitting on the ground, staring at him with wide eyes. Her face was flushed, and she seemed too overwhelmed to speak.

"Hey, are you okay?" Naruto asked, offering her a hand.

Hinata's heart raced. Naruto-kun remembered my name? she thought, feeling a mix of gratitude and admiration. Her voice caught in her throat as she struggled to respond.

Before she could muster a reply, a stern voice interrupted.

"Miss Hinata!"

Naruto turned to see Hyūga Tokuma, a branch member of the Hyūga clan, running toward them. Tokuma's expression was a mix of relief and apprehension as he quickly assessed the situation.

"Miss Hinata, let's get you home," Tokuma said, his tone urgent.

"But…" Hinata began, glancing at Naruto. She wanted to thank him, but Tokuma's firm grip on her arm left her no choice but to follow him.

As they walked away, Hinata looked back, her eyes meeting Naruto's. He smiled at her—a genuine, reassuring smile that made her heart flutter.

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Watching her leave, Naruto chuckled softly. "So, she's the eldest lady of the Hyūga clan, huh? No wonder she's so delicate."

He scratched his head thoughtfully. "Her family must spoil her rotten… as expected, her nutrition is top-notch."

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Reflections Across the Ninja World

In the white-framed world, the reactions were varied.

"Naruto helped, but for reasons entirely his own," noted Terumi Mei.

Ōnoki frowned. "His actions were less about compassion and more about settling old grudges. He's using the will of fire as an excuse to justify his behavior."

Fourth Raikage grumbled, "Konoha's going to have a real problem on their hands if he keeps this up. A Jinchūriki seeking revenge? That's a disaster waiting to happen."

Meanwhile, Kushina smiled proudly. "He helped her, didn't he? That's all that matters."

Hinata, on the other hand, was too overwhelmed to speak. Her trust in Naruto had been validated, but she couldn't help feeling regret for not thanking him properly.

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Back in the black-framed world, Naruto returned to his training with a satisfied smirk. "Konoha's kids need better role models. Maybe I'll be the one to teach them a thing or two… in my own way."

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The chapter ended with a sense of unease and anticipation. While Naruto's actions were commendable, his motives and methods painted a darker picture. What kind of hero would he ultimately become? Only time would tell.

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