"Welcome, Kiba, Akamaru."
It was 12:05 PM when Kiba and Akamaru arrived at Naruto's house.
With a friendly wave of his hand, Naruto invited the duo of humans and dogs inside his house.
As they entered the space, Kiba and Akamaru's eyes lit up, and drool began to trickle from their mouths, captivated by the irresistible aroma that filled the air.
"Wow, Naruto. What smells so good?" Kiba questioned, placing his hands on Naruto's shoulders, his eyes wide with surprise and anticipation.
Akamaru barked energetically, drool dripping from his mouth. It seemed like he echoed Kiba's question.
"Hehe, something delicious," Naruto replied with a mysterious smile. "Come on, have a seat, and try it. Although I made something simple, I promise you won't be disappointed."
On the dining table, there was a steaming pot of rice, and beside it, a large glass platter filled with succulent pieces of roasted meat.
The appetizing aroma permeating the air was hypnotic, especially for Kiba and Akamaru, known for their keen sense of smell.
For Akamaru, Naruto promptly served a generous portion of rice and a juicy piece of meat on a large plastic plate, placing it gently on the floor beside the dog.
Without hesitation, Akamaru began devouring the food eagerly.
Kiba, on the other hand, grabbed the chopsticks and also dived into the meal.
Observing closely, Naruto noticed a slight rosy coloration on Kiba's face, a peculiar change. Using his powers, however, Naruto concluded that this change seemed beneficial, despite accelerating Kiba's digestion, which made Naruto furrow his brow in thought.
'I didn't feel this when I ate the rabbit meat. Is it because I'm accustomed to consuming Natural Energy?' Such conjecture seemed plausible.
Kiba and Akamaru continued eating until, after devouring two rabbit meat steaks accompanied by a good amount of white rice, they both seemed unable to eat anymore.
"Naruto, where's the bathroom?" Kiba asked, somewhat embarrassed, but the need was so great that he didn't believe he could hold it until he got home.
Showing understanding, Naruto replied, "Come, I'll show you." Then he glanced at Akamaru, who had a pitiful look that was incredibly adorable.
Naruto chuckled and said, "There's a backyard here. You can do your business and then dig a hole, no one will notice."
"Woof!"
With an excited bark, Akamaru got up and left.
Naruto created a shadow clone and sent it to Konan's house to deliver some food. When someone had something delicious to eat, it was always good to share with the neighbors...
Minutes passed...
Kiba, having completed his urgent business in the bathroom, returned and exclaimed, surprised and grateful, "Naruto! What kind of enchanted food did you serve me? My goodness, look at this face, haven't I become even more attractive? Moreover, I feel it's easier to mobilize my strength, even my chakra circulation has become smoother..."
Akamaru also returned, with the white fur of his body exhibiting a more intense glow and a smoother texture. Seeing this, Kiba was astonished, especially in the presence of Akamaru's gaze, which now seemed even more noble and majestic.
"It's something beneficial, didn't I tell you?" Naruto responded seriously. "Don't ask too many questions and don't spread it around. You should understand the kind of problems this can cause, right?"
Reflecting on the benefits he had just experienced, Kiba wasn't naive enough to not understand. He nodded, "Yes, I understand, Naruto. I won't say anything about it."
"Mm, I plan to have our friends benefit from this too." Naruto revealed, "But I think it's better to do it individually for now. What do you think?"
Kiba placed his hand on his chin, deep in thought. Soon, he replied, "Yes, I think doing it individually might be the best option."
Approaching a large group could raise many questions and be even more difficult to manage and explain.
"Who will be next, Naruto?" Kiba inquired.
"I'm thinking of Hinata," Naruto replied. "I'll check if she's available tonight and invite her to dinner at my house."
"I bet she'll love the invitation..." Kiba murmured. Then he smiled, "It's a great idea."
"Mm, I think so too," Naruto agreed, smiling.
The two continued their conversation in the company of Akamaru until 2 PM. After Kiba and Akamaru's departure, Naruto created a shadow clone that took the form of a bird, carrying with it a message intended for Hinata as soon as he confirmed that she was home.
It was preferable that Kiba didn't question too much about the origin of the meat he and Akamaru had consumed. Naruto didn't want to have to fabricate a lie to cover up the truth, especially because he was already preparing for when the time came to share the orbs.
The meat, for now, was a test, an introduction to the true gift that the orbs were. Naruto wanted to understand what kind of alteration this could provoke in the course of events and whether he could indeed keep all of this a secret. If the origin of the meat was revealed, he would have to abandon the idea of openly sharing the orbs.
Perhaps, in a few months, when he became stronger, he wouldn't mind as much if the truth was revealed. But for now, there were still certain aspects that needed to be better understood.
As for Tsunade and Shizune... Well, both were adults and responsible individuals, and the risk of trusting them was considerably lower, as they understood the possible consequences if the existence of the orbs was discovered by the public. And knowing Tsunade's character, Naruto trusted that she wouldn't utter a single word to the elders or any other ninja in the village.
The most she would probably do is consult him first before asking to share it with someone else. Or at least that's what Naruto hoped would happen.
"I'll try the meat for a month..." Naruto pondered, then thought, "I can also talk to Tsunade and ask for her help in this situation. It would be a good idea to make her an intermediary and share it with my friends, claiming it to be a medicine developed by her, selecting promising ninjas for enhancement."
This option seemed sensible to Naruto. By acting in this way, he could impose a limit on the production of the orbs and, at the same time, help his friends. Furthermore, the weight of Tsunade's words regarding the risk and secrecy would be much more significant.
Reflecting on this, Naruto decided to consult his parents.
Meanwhile, in the heart of the Hyuga Clan, a charming young woman moved back and forth amidst a sea of different styles of clothing. Casual, formal, festive, and many others.
The young woman seemed confused as she analyzed herself in the mirror while trying on one outfit after another.
"This is too casual..." she commented, appreciating one outfit.
"This one reveals too much..." she considered while trying on another piece.
"I'm not sure... Maybe this one?"
Hours passed, and after trying almost a dozen outfits, the young woman finally seemed to find the perfect dress.
She chose a one-piece black dress, with exposed shoulders and black lace details on the neckline. The dress ended just above the knees. Thinking that it might be too short, the young woman with long dark blue hair and pupil-less lilac eyes opted for black fishnet stockings that covered a large part of her skin. However, this choice served to further highlight her long and graceful legs.
It was already dark outside, and she knew she couldn't be late. After lightly tapping her own cheeks for encouragement, she left the room with determination.
"Sis, you look beautiful. Where are you going all dressed up like that?" asked a younger version of herself who appeared in the hallway. The little one looked at her with a teasing gleam in her eyes and a provocative smile on her lips.
"Hanabi..." Hinata blushed, stuttering a bit. "I... I'm going to have dinner with a... friend... That's all!"
"Hehehe, Sis, you're going to see Naruto-kun, aren't you?" Hanabi didn't give up, reaching out to pinch Hinata's rosy cheek.
Hinata raised her hand and intercepted Hanabi's before she could touch her face, and retorted, "Y-You're overthinking things..."
Untouched, Hinata passed by her and left.
Left behind, Hanabi seemed slightly shocked at first but soon burst into contagious laughter.
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