The meteor, resembling an iron curtain that blotted out the sky, left countless people helpless, yet a silver-haired girl shattered it with a single blow. It was an incredible feat akin to a legend, leaving the crowd dumbfounded and in disbelief.
As people stared in awe at this remarkable girl, she walked calmly and leisurely back home as if nothing had happened.
To her, these were insignificant episodes. If those people weren't so useless and hadn't almost been wiped out, she wouldn't have intervened. For her, nothing was more important than having dinner with her family.
However, something was strange about this event. The appearance of such a massive meteor on Earth was astonishing, and if she hadn't acted, it might have led to an extinction event similar to that of the prehistoric dinosaurs.
With this thought, Kaguya seemed to realize something. Her cloud-like, dreamy eyes turned to the bright moon hanging high in the sky, a thoughtful expression on her face.
"Kaguya!"
Just as Kaguya fell into deep thought, a voice from afar interrupted her musings. She blinked and turned around, finding a beautiful woman with long black hair standing before her.
Her long hair swayed in the wind, highlighting her fair neck. Her appearance was subtly elegant with light makeup, her complexion fair, brows like distant autumn mountains, and eyes like clear autumn water. Her fresh face still carried a hint of youthful innocence.
"Hinata, is that you? I just arrived today and was planning…" Kaguya said with a dry laugh. She had run into Hinata earlier in the evening, but hadn't yet decided whether to meet her. After being discovered by Mei and the others, it was already late, so she decided to wait until tomorrow to see her. Unexpectedly, they met here again.
Before Kaguya could finish explaining, a fragrant breeze swept over, and Hinata rushed into her embrace, burying her face into her chest. Her body trembled slightly, and her fragrant shoulders quivered. Kaguya could feel the dampness on her chest. Her words trailed off as she gently stroked Hinata's head and sighed.
After not seeing each other for only a year or so, Hinata missed her so much. If Kaguya were to leave the world of Naruto, she couldn't imagine how heartbroken Hinata would be.
After a while, Hinata finally emerged from Kaguya's embrace, her smooth, fair face still stained with tears, her moist eyes red and puffy.
"Why are you crying?" Kaguya gently lifted Hinata's white, smooth chin, wiped away the tears on her face with her fingers, and asked with concern.
"I thought I'd never see you again, sister." Hinata sniffled a few times, her eyes misty with tears.
"But here I am." Kaguya patted Hinata's head and smiled. "Alright, don't cry anymore, or you won't look pretty."
Hinata wiped her eyes and nodded gently, her cheeks flushing slightly with embarrassment.
"I'm not sure if you've eaten yet, but either way, let's head back first," Kaguya said with a smile.
With that, she took Hinata's small hand and they jogged back toward home.
Streaks of fire crossed the sky, leaving long trails. These were the meteors falling from the sky, or rather a meteor shower, as brilliant and dazzling as fireworks. Under the light of the flames, their shadows flickered on the ground, accompanying each other in the dim glow of the streetlights.
Hinata's eyes quietly gazed at Kaguya's profile, unconsciously blooming into a smile.
"I'm back."
Kaguya pushed open the door and walked into the living room, finding everyone seated around the table. The dishes on the table were emitting a rich and pleasant aroma, making one's mouth water.
Although the people of Konoha had just experienced a thrilling moment, it felt like a lifetime ago, but in fact, it was just a short while. Kaguya hadn't spent much time dealing with the situation, so she returned quickly, and now the food hadn't even cooled.
"How did it go?" Konan came forward, took Kaguya's slippers, and placed them by her feet.
Kaguya, without hesitation and without using her hands, kicked off her shoes with her pink little feet and put on the slippers Konan had brought.
"With me here, do I even need to say?" Kaguya shrugged easily. "Let's eat first. Come, Hinata, sit with us."
"I've already eaten, so I'll skip it," Hinata said, feeling a bit uneasy with so many people present, as she wasn't very familiar with them. "I think I'll just go back—"
"Go back? Come on," Kaguya interrupted, pulling Hinata by the hand, pushing her toward the table, and getting a chair for her. She pressed Hinata's shoulders, seating her down, and said with a smile, "We're all friends here, so relax."
Seeing Kaguya's insistence, although a bit embarrassed, Hinata reluctantly sat down; she always listened to her sister.
In the corner, cat-eared loli was leaning close to Hinata, and her shy personality made them quickly find common ground. Hinata also took a liking to the innocent and naive cat-eared loli, probably due to their similar personalities.
"Since everyone is here, let's dig in," Kaguya said with a grin, "Try my cooking and see what you think."
"Hold on."
Mei Terumi suddenly spoke up and took out a white porcelain bottle from under the table. The glaze was smooth and shiny, adorned with paintings of flowers, birds, fish, and insects, making it appear quite exquisite.
"Since we're celebrating, how can we not have some drinks?" Mei said with a squinting smile, her eyes curving into crescent moons. "This is sake, and it's quite nice."
Upon hearing there was alcohol, cat-eared loli's ears perked up, and her big, bright eyes opened wide, staring unblinkingly at the porcelain bottle in Mei's hand, as if she was about to drool.
This was actually Kaguya's fault. In her original world, she rarely drank, usually only drinking with her brothers and friends; she didn't particularly like it herself. But in the world of Naruto, she became interested in the diverse styles of food and frequently tried different things. On one occasion, at the shopkeeper's recommendation, she was served a few bottles of alcohol. Kaguya didn't think much of it, finding the taste mild and not harsh on the throat. Black Zetsu Loli also didn't like alcohol; after a small sip, she didn't touch it again.
However, unexpectedly, cat-eared loli developed a great interest in alcohol. The bottles on the table were quickly emptied, and she pestered Kaguya for more. Seeing cat-eared loli biting her white fingers with a pitiful expression, Kaguya's heart softened, and she bought her a few more bottles, which opened a floodgate.
Each time they drank, cat-eared loli would get drunk, resembling a dead cat. In comparison, her second favorite food, fish, didn't have quite the same allure.