As soon as he finished speaking, his dispirited body couldn't help coughing.
It was as if he was about to die on the spot at any moment.
Hinata and Ino, who had just left the stage, looked at him with worried faces.
Fortunately, Hayate's physical condition was not in the worst state.
After coughing for a while, he announced the start of the game.
Then he retreated to the sidelines.
"Hinata, how long has it been since we fought each other?"
Ino asked with a smile.
"Half a year or so."
Hinata counted with her fingers and said.
"Last time, the last time, and the previous few times, it seems that I lost to you, but this time I won't give up easily."
Ino said with a smile, but in fact, she really didn't have the confidence to beat Hinata.
Ino was actually not the kind of person who is very motivated to become stronger.
What she likes more is flower arrangement and cooking.
She had been learning to cook since she was 11 years old.
It had been more than a year now, and she had practiced her skills very well.
At least in this respect, Hinata was no match for her.
Just like Hinata had always wanted to help Ryosuke in the battle and fight side by side with him, Ino also wanted to make him satisfied and happy to eat the meals she cooks.
As for fighting, leave it to Hinata!
Ino knew her strengths and weaknesses.
In terms of fighting ability, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't catch up with Hinata.
So, she put more energy into other aspects, so that at least Ryosuke could have a hot and delicious meal after training.
"Ino, you are actually very good!"
"Ah, ah! I actually have a clear understanding of my strength but Hinata, I will definitely try my best!"
"So... come on, show off your full strength, and let someone see your progress!"
Ino said with a smile.
Hearing this, Hinata raised her head to look at Ryosuke in the stands.
Ryosuke also looked at her, their eyes met.
Hinata blushed, and nodded firmly at Ryosuke.
"I will definitely do my best."
"Your momentum is very good. Come on!"
Ino took a stance, waved her hands, and instantly threw six or seven shurikens to attack Hinata.
Hinata activated her Byakugan, and waved her hands to make the air turbulent, which caused the shurikens thrown by Ino to be swept away.
"Haha~! It's this trick again."
Ino rushed forward with a smile, and the two immediately fought together.
In the stands, Ryosuke looked at Hinata who was trying to show her progress, and he became happy for her.
Hinata, who was once timid and shy did not dare to look at other people when talking.
She would pass out after just a few words with Ryosuke.
And now, Hinata had become brave and confident.
She dared to express her true inner thoughts under the eyes of everyone.
She was no longer afraid to show her talents, and she bravely faced all kinds of difficulties.
Ryosuke didn't feel like he deserved the credit for all this.
Hinata's change today was the result of her own hard work.
As for Ryosuke, he just played a role of supervision and just gave Hinata a motivation to work hard.
Hinata was becoming a better version of herself.
And so was Ino.
They had found their purpose and meaning in life.
And they were working hard for it, and moving forward.
To be honest, Ryosuke was very glad that he could be liked by them.
He was also very happy that he was young and capable, otherwise he would have missed such excellent girls.
"So, even if it is just to protect this hard-won love, I will continue to become stronger until I have the power to face any enemy without fear."
Ryosuke silently watched the two people fighting on the field, swearing inwardly.
He will never allow anyone to hurt these two kind girls.
"Unexpectedly, the eldest lady of the clan... has been working hard?"
Neji looked at Hinata's superb Eight Trigrams Palms on the court, and couldn't help frowning.
Although he didn't want to admit it, Neji had to admit that at this time, the current Hinata was not the same as the one he had imagined in the past.
The Miss Hinata of the past, who cried at every little thing was very different.
It's almost like they were two completely different people.
"All of these... is it all because of him?"
Neji looked at Ryosuke, who was focusing all his attention on the two girls on the field, and was curious in his heart.
What kind of magic did he use that could make Hinata undergone such an earth-shaking change?
Is this the power of love?
Neji felt like he didn't understand at all.
He doesn't even have a girl he likes, how could he understand?
On the other hand, Rock Lee, who was at the side, was inexplicably moved and began to cry.
Neji, who had a serious expression just now, suddenly had a weird look on his face.
He silently moved a few steps to the side, trying to pretend that he didn't know Rock Lee.
"Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"
While wiping away his tears and snot, Rock Leee came over and hugged Neji.
'No, don't come here!!!'
Neji's face was full of resistance, but he was still hugged by the excited Rock Lee.
"Lee, let me go!"
Neji felt that everyone around was watching the two of them.
He always had a stoic face on weekdays but he was blushing embarrassingly now.
What a shame!
How could he have such a teammate?
At this moment, Neji even kind of wished he didn't pass the second Chūnin exam.
That way, at least he wouldn't have to suffer from this embarrassing situation.
Tenten had already sneaked aside at this time.
"I don't have teammates like that. I don't know either of them!"
She muttered silently.
She pretended not to know these two guys.