As a member of the Hokage, one dares not be a loyal subject of Konoha!

Faced with her best friend's disappointed expression, Hongdou, who had just woken up, took a while to come to her senses.

but.

I'm truly innocent!

Hongdou rolled her eyes, instinctively intending to explain, but recalling her crazy outburst last night when she took control, she didn't say anything against her conscience.

Tired, that's it.

However, there was indeed such a promise made at the time.

Anko glanced at the fitness instructor who was pretending to be asleep with his ears perked up, snorted, and dragged Kurenai Yuhi onto the bed. Then, with her last bit of strength, she helped throw her into Hinata Hijiri's arms.

Don't ever tell me that my best friend ate all of this by herself!

I'm giving you a chance, so you'd better make the most of it!

Red Bean's friendship clearly touched Hinata Hisei, who was deeply moved and wholeheartedly began a new round of fitness instruction.

Yuhi Kurenai herself was clearly very moved, and eventually she cried. She even kicked the sleeping Hongdou awake with her tears, intending to repay her best friend's favor.

On this day, the clan chief, Hijiri, who had once fled in disgrace when invited to play cards by Kurenai and Anko, finally regained his dignity. It wasn't until the sun set that he was finally able to triumphantly be driven out of the courtyard by Kurenai and Anko.

Chief Richeng believes that girls who put in the effort will definitely reap the rewards of burning fat, and this is also an extremely positive weight loss journey!

"You're such a jerk."

Sungai tribe.

The familiar central hall location.

Yekura and her sisters had been waiting for a long time.

Hinata Himeko only returned at this time, having stayed overnight at Anko's place last night. There's no need to deliberately explain what happened; they're an old married couple, and Hinata Himeko knows to turn the tables with just a glance.

"Nonsense, this clan chief cherishes women very much."

Hinata Hiroko appeared calm and composed, showing no remorse whatsoever for being caught in the act.

Yekura clearly understood him and didn't dwell on the issue too much. Of all the people in the courtyard, only Tsunade looked at him with a hint of resentment.

"Are Red Sister and Red Bean Sister with us?"

After thinking for a moment, Hyuga Kura suddenly spoke, seemingly with a hidden meaning.

Considering the current situation of the Hyuga clan and the choices this man might make in the future, her question was not only a question, but also a reminder to him.

"It's up to them. I don't force them to stay or leave together."

Chief Nichisei never restricted the freedom of his women, and he would give each person with whom he had a close relationship a chakra orb created by his Tenseigan.

That's a very effective way to protect themselves, and it also allows Hinata Hiroko to constantly sense whether they are in danger, so there's no need to worry about their safety.

He can stay in Konoha if he wants, or send messages if he wants to travel to the moon. It's just a matter of teleporting people, and it consumes almost nothing for Hyuga Hiromasa, who has already mastered the solar energy mode.

"It's good that you have plans."

Hyuga Kura nodded slightly, displaying the demeanor of a domineering wife who cares for her younger sister. However, Hyuga Hisei knew that she wasn't asserting her dominance or emphasizing her status.

She was just worried that Hinata Hiromasa might not have considered things thoroughly enough, so she was just casually reminding him.

"Let's go explore Konoha."

Consider this a farewell to the village. After tonight, both Hyuga Himaru and the Hyuga clan will have to say goodbye to their peaceful daily lives.

Before they start taking action, let's take a good look at this number one ninja village.

At this moment, they are still considered part of Konoha, but their status may change next time they return, and their perspective on Konoha will also change.

Chief Richeng is a person who values ​​rituals, and the necessary procedures must still be followed.

But perhaps for Chief Richeng, this was just a low-key shopping trip.

However, judging from the people around him, he gives off an unusually high-profile vibe.

Without him.

As the grand procession marched into the streets of Konoha, people's eyes began to unconsciously focus on this direction.

To Hyuga Himeko's left was a little cat who, even as sunset approached, diligently held a parasol for the clan leader.

Although she had changed into a maid outfit that didn't reveal anything, the chakra cat ears and the azure cat tail that stood up on her head, designed by the Two-Tails himself, were meant to please her master from the perspective of a strong person. However, in the eyes of ordinary people, the oppressive feeling unique to tailed beasts and jinchūriki made them feel as if they could see the disaster of the Nine-Tails' rampage.

So sometimes not everyone is entitled to enjoy cat-eared girls; at least ordinary people don't have that privilege.

How violent is the chakra of a tailed beast? It is a collection of hatred and twisted emotions, and it cannot be subdued without some means.

Besides the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, Reina Uzumaki, who was holding Karin, had fiery red hair that reminded the villagers of the hot-tempered little pepper. Even though the two had different tempers, the idea that red-haired people were not to be trifled with had taken root in people's minds.

Moreover, the last red-haired one was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, so...

Why are they looking at me like that?

She had gone out a few times before, but Rena Uzumaki had to admit that she felt no sense of belonging to anything in Konoha except the Hyuga clan. Even with the Hyuga clan, it was only because of that man. This state would take time to heal, but she didn't want to be out of place with others. The gazes around her made her think that she had done something wrong.

In particular, they would be stared at with strange looks.

"Hmm, she must have remembered some fond memories. No need to worry about it."

Hinata Hima offered words of comfort.

"I didn't take it to heart, it was just a little strange."

Rena Uzumaki shook her head. The only people she was grateful to were the Hyuga clan and Hiroshi Hyuga, who had taken her in, not Konoha.

This was already destined when she first arrived in Kusagakure, on the verge of falling into darkness, but was pulled back by this man.

Rena Uzumaki is a grateful person, and she is certain that she will never forget the image of this man standing in front of her when the Grass Village threatened to not release the people.

"The Uzumaki clan was once an ally of Konoha."

Tsunade was somewhat sentimental. It was a friendship that had continued since the Warring States period, but now the Uzumaki clan was destroyed, and the Senju clan was gone.

"Rena-nee, there's something I don't understand."

Finally, under Hinata Himaru's guidance, the group arrived at the familiar Ichiraku Ramen, a place with a lot of sentimental value in the original work, where many things happened. As soon as they sat down, Hinata Himaru's blonde maid, Samui, stood behind the clan leader, Hinata Himaru, fanning him with a feather fan in one hand and skillfully massaging his back with the other, while showing a curious look.

"Just ask."

Rena Uzumaki nodded gently.

"Uh, as far as I know, the Uzumaki clan is very powerful, and although the Land of Whirlpools where Uzushio Village is located is not a major country, its actual combat strength is much stronger than that of small countries. So why did even a powerful clan like the Uzumaki clan not last long before Konoha in the neighboring Land of Fire came to their aid?"

Young Samui asked a rather cute question.

Uzumaki Rena fell silent upon hearing this.

The Land of Whirlpools is located at sea. Looking at the map, the Land of Fire, where Konoha is located, is not far to the left. The Land of Water is only accessible by crossing a large area of ​​sea to the east.

But the truth is that by the time the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed, most of the people who were going to escape had already fled, and Konoha's support hadn't arrived. In the end, however, they "coincidentally" found Kushina.

Something just doesn't feel right here.

The Land of Whirlpools is clearly right next to the Land of Fire, yet apart from Kushina, there are no members of the Uzumaki clan in the entire Land of Fire. It is certain that none of them fled to Konoha to seek refuge with the "reinforcements" sent by Konoha. Strangely, you often find Uzumaki orphans in small countries adjacent to the Land of Fire.

“Sister Samui, although I don’t have much experience, I always remember one thing.”

After a long silence, Rena Uzumaki sighed softly.

Even in an alliance, it's a favor if someone helps you, and it's their right not to.

At that time, Konoha's main forces were all in the Land of Rain confronting their opponents. What could you do if they said they were short-handed?

Unless Mito Uzumaki speaks up, Konoha might go all out, but

"As for Lady Mito Uzumaki, after marrying Lord Hashirama, she already belongs to the Senju clan, and I'm afraid Lady Mito can't find a reliable Senju clan member to support her."

That was a rather cold remark.

But Tsunade opened her mouth, not knowing how to refute it.

The women who came out with Hinata Himo were at a loss for words. The Mikoto and Mina sisters shook hands with Uzumaki Reina to comfort her.

In the end, it was the young, handmade ramen shop owner and his seven- or eight-year-old daughter, Ayame, who served the ramen, and the somber atmosphere slowly returned to normal.

Hinata Hijiro was certain that the shopkeeper was not a member of the Otsutsuki clan and did not possess the Rinnegan.

But it is true that all customers are treated equally and without discrimination.

Sometimes you can't help but sigh that in this huge village, it seems that no one can warm your heart as much as a bowl of hot ramen.

Suddenly.

Chief Richeng raised an eyebrow and noticed that the little cat sitting in his lap, blowing on his ramen and preparing to feed him, paused. Samui, who was massaging his shoulders, also paused slightly.

Looking up and following the two women's gaze, Hinata Hima discovered the source of their embarrassment.

Her name was Mabui, and she was one of the members of the envoy group.

The delegation came with a mission.

Since the purpose is peace talks, we must be thorough in our attitude. And naturally, there are some members of the delegation who are curious about this nominally number one ninja village.

As evening approached, Raikage's secretary, Mabui, who had been strolling around, decided to find something to eat at the food street. Then she witnessed a scene that she would never forget.

Two familiar figures can be seen at the Ichiraku Ramen restaurant in the distance.

One of them was once the aloof queen of Kumogakure, a powerful Jinchūriki of the Two-Tails. Back in Kumogakure, her oppressive aura was so strong that few men dared to look her in the eye.

The other one is a blonde woman who is relatively easy to get along with, but is actually like someone with a heart sealed in cement. She even declared that she would stay single forever and would never flatter a man.

But look at what they're doing now?

If Mabuya hadn't been so familiar with her best friend's every move and hadn't been good at observing others from details and habits, and hadn't discovered that these two were indeed her best friends, she would have thought that they had been possessed!

Otherwise, you've fallen under a strange illusion!

Yugito, what are you doing?

The dog man under you must be so afraid of being burned, you have to blow on it before feeding him.

And are those cat ears you're sticking up for real?

You're the one who idolizes the Two-Tails the most, and you swore to use the Two-Tails' chakra for good, right?

Is pleasing men a legitimate path?

How did Two-Tails agree to you doing this?!