"Mom, are you okay?"
Uzumaki Himawari noticed that Hyuga Hinata's complexion wasn't quite right, so she approached her and asked.
"It's nothing, just not sure what to have for dinner tonight..."
Hyuga Hinata forced a smile at Uzumaki Himawari, concealing her sadness, thinking that even if she's feeling down outside, she shouldn't bring it home.
After adjusting her mood, Hyuga Hinata easily managed to deceive Uzumaki Himawari, who then raised her hand and said, "Mom, let's have hamburger steaks tonight."
"Huh? Why the sudden craving for that?"
"Because Brother wants to eat it."
"Himawari is really perceptive..."
Hyuga Hinata said with a laugh upon hearing the reason, simultaneously thinking to herself that she absolutely couldn't ruin this family... What happened today will be treated as if it never occurred.
That's the best choice, though Hyuga Hinata understands she betrayed Mr. Naruto, she doesn't want to disrupt the current beautiful family situation, and that video has been deleted. As long as Mr. Yoichi doesn't speak about it, everything should be alright!
Hyuga Hinata comforted herself inwardly: 'Yep, Mr. Yoichi will definitely keep the secret, he promised me...'
In this distracted state, though Hyuga Hinata quickly prepared dinner, today's performance was somewhat off; the hamburger steaks weren't as delicious as before, but at least not overcooked.
By evening, Uzumaki Naruto rarely had the chance to come home, luckily Hyuga Hinata had made extra food from the start.
This time Uzumaki Naruto returned home to deliver a message, the Five Great Ninja Villages have already discussed the time to launch their attack, Uchiha Sasuke has already been intermittently using his Pupil Technique to monitor that space-time for intelligence.
As the Hokage, Uzumaki Naruto definitely couldn't hide in the village, especially since this time the enemy is the Ten-tailed; there might also be Otsutsuki involved, he and Uchiha Sasuke are the main forces.
Upon hearing the words, Hyuga Hinata couldn't do much and could only support Uzumaki Naruto; moreover, she's not like before, able to follow Uzumaki Naruto to the front lines, she needs to take care of the family.
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One Day
In the Hokage Office, besides Konoha's senior ninjas, Uzumaki Naruto also initiated the Five Kage Talks video conference to discuss subsequent actions.
"I've been to that space-time four times, but haven't encountered Otsutsuki even once, and the Ten-tailed is quite peaceful... Seems like the Shell Organization is pretty confident about that place and doesn't think anyone would go there."
Uchiha Sasuke talked about his achievements during this time, he's been there for almost ten days now, though the length of stay each day varies, but he hasn't discovered anyone cultivating the Ten-tailed in that space-time.
"Seems like they're quite confident about that space-time, not thinking anyone can go there..."
Uzumaki Naruto replied, "Although the Shell Organization's intelligence capability is strong, it's impossible for them to collect intelligence on you... but since we haven't encountered any Shell Organization members, let's first deal with the Ten-tailed."
Gaara, Kurotsuchi, and others agreed with this decision, they've already assembled an elite ninja squad and are ready to set off anytime.
Sakura suddenly spoke up, "Hold on, since we're dealing with enemies, shouldn't we prepare thoroughly, like bringing more Secret Medicines... If there are Recovery Pills and Healing Pills, even without Medical Ninjas nearby, we can quickly recover."
The ninjas inside the room and the Kages on the other side of the video conference, upon hearing Sakura's suggestion, all strongly agreed, they knew about these Secret Medicines, and both the Hidden Rock Ninja and Konoha still have higher-grade Secret Medicines in hand.
Uzumaki Naruto said, "In that case, let's procure another batch, do any of you plan to purchase Secret Medicines? Konoha can order them for you first."
"I need a little...."
"Hidden Mist Village needs some too, but if possible, could you help cover the payment for now, Hokage?"
"Hidden Rock Ninja can skip this; the Secret Medicines we bought last time are enough."
After some discussions, they finalized a few details, such as gathering time at the Konoha Ninja Village, then Uchiha Sasuke will open the Space-Time Passage to lead them there.
Once Uzumaki Naruto concluded the Five Kage meeting, Sakura told Naruto and others, "Now the village still has one Fifth-Grade Secret Medicine and three Fourth-Grade Secret Medicines, Naruto, Mr. Sasuke, you should take all of them for this operation; they could be useful."
"Eh, would it be useful for Sasuke and me too?"
Uzumaki Naruto asked surprised; he hadn't completely understood the effects of Secret Medicines yet, only knowing they significantly boost ordinary ninjas. Although with help from the Nine-tailed, ordinary Secret Medicines don't affect him much, the best enhancement is the Nine-tailed Chakra.
"They work, since those Fifth-Grade Secret Medicines act directly on the physical aspect, not conflicting with Chakra enhancement... though I'm quite embarrassed, originally the village had two Fifth-Grade Secret Medicines, but one was used up in research by me and Granny Tsunade, though without much effect."
Sakura said apologetically, Uzumaki Naruto waved his hand and replied, "No problem, Sakura, it's natural for Granny Tsunade to research them, since she's the Medical Saint..."
"The effect of that Fifth-Grade Secret Medicine can work together with Chakra, reducing bodily stress almost to no impact... To put it another way, if you simultaneously take those two Secret Medicines, Shikamaru, you'd obtain power like Granny Tsunade's, easily shattering rocks and opening mountains."
Sakura offered an analogy, initially thinking to use Naruto's example, but knowing Naruto's power is already formidable, she opted to illustrate with Shikamaru nearby.
Uzumaki Naruto said, "Then it's truly a good thing, Sakura, can you prepare more? If Sasuke and I both have these Secret Medicines, we'd be more secure this time."
"That's not so easy..."
Sakura rubbed her forehead, pondered for a moment then said, "I'll do my best, though that Mr. Yoichi seems to have a good impression of our village, maybe he'll offer some on credit..."
Uzumaki Naruto raised his thumb and said, "Then I'm counting on you, Sakura!"
With everything mostly discussed, since it's in a different space-time, they're planning to bring just over a hundred people this time, naturally the stronger, the better.
Once discussions ended, everyone was ready to leave the Hokage Office, Sakura, blushing slightly, approached Sasuke and said softly while twiddling her fingers, "Mr. Sasuke, do you want to..."
Uchiha Sasuke replied calmly, "You head back first, Sakura, I need to discuss matters with Naruto, then continue monitoring the Ten-tailed..."
"Eh? In such a hurry, it's okay to rest for a day, Sasuke..."
"As for rest, once the enemy is dealt with, there'll be plenty of time. Especially before major battles, you can't allow any accidents."
Uchiha Sasuke interrupted Uzumaki Naruto's words, speaking with a cool tone.
"Alright, I get it... I'll go talk to Boss Yoichi about the Secret Medicines then."
Sakura left crestfallen, even though she knew Sasuke was right, she still felt quite disappointed in her heart.