Konoha Gate.
Hinata and her three companions traveled light, while the three rich kids quietly followed behind.
To be honest, judging from their appearances alone, these three people don't seem like the type to inherit a gold mine.
Whether it's his appearance, temperament, or clothing, he's a far cry from the legendary domineering CEO.
Especially in terms of appearance, it's really hard to imagine her being suited for such a big role.
Hinata gave a signal, Tokuma Hyuga appeared Body Flicker Technique.
Hinata looked at Tokuma Hyuga with a complicated expression and entrusted him, "Tokuma, you don't need to come this time. But I'll need you to look after the Wind God Thunder God brothers in the prison for me. Just feed them every night."
Tokuma Hyuga nodded and said, "Yes!"
Thank you!
Hinata turned around and said loudly, "Next, we will escort Mr. Rokosuke and his party back to the Clover Gold Mine Mountain, and while we're at it, we'll wipe out the wicked Kurotsuchi Clan!"
Rock Lee suddenly said, "There's a shop near the mine that I know very well. Let's use that as our base!"
Neji glanced at Hinata and said to Rock Lee, "Alright!"
Tenten asked curiously, "Is this a store you're familiar with?"
Rock Lee grinned and said mysteriously, "Consider it a surprise during the journey!"
Since it wasn't part of the main storyline, Hinata had only heard of Raiga, and had no Hinata what had actually happened.
However, having a place to stay is obviously much better than living in a cold and damp cave.
"Now that Rock Lee has made arrangements, let's set off quickly!"
"Good!"
Of the seven people in the group, there were three ordinary people, so their travel speed was much slower than that of the ninjas.
More than half a month later, Hinata companions arrived near the Gold Mine Mountain. Following Rock Lee's nose, Hinata and the others arrived at a small shop called 'Curry House of Life'.
An old woman stood in front of the small shop, carrying a bucket and splashing water around.
The roads here are all mountain roads, and if there is wind, it will blow up clouds of dust. Sprinkling water will make them much cleaner.
Hinata thought to herself, "What a hardworking old lady."
"Granny Sansho!"
Rock Lee cheered, rushed forward, lifted the old woman high in the air, and excitedly spun her around.
"It's been such a long time!"
Hinata twitched her nose and couldn't help but swallow. It really smelled like curry.
After exchanging pleasantries, Granny Sansho invited everyone into the restaurant for a meal.
Hinata friends sat around the table while Granny Sansho made curry rice bowls by herself.
Hinata unconsciously rubbed her hands together; it smelled so good, she couldn't wait any longer.
After a short wait, Granny Sansho brought out seven servings of curry rice bowls. Rock Lee enthusiastically introduced, "This is our restaurant's specialty dish— Curry of Life!"
Hinata: "..."
Why does the curry that smells so delicious turn out to be a dark, unappetizing mess when it's served?
The glistening white rice is topped with dark curry that's bubbling up – it's practically the most authentic example of "dark cuisine."
Is this thing really edible?
Rock Lee excitedly exclaimed, "Everyone, Granny Sansho made this especially for us, please eat!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Rock Lee's eyes blazed with anger, and he picked up the plate and started eating voraciously.
Hinata watched coldly from the sidelines.
Rock Lee is eating so happily, it looks really delicious...
While eating voraciously, Rock Lee exclaimed, "It's so delicious! The amount of seasoning is simply irresistible!"
Hinata picked up the spoon with some skepticism, and hesitated, "Could it be one that just doesn't look very appetizing, but actually tastes delicious?"
Tenten tempted, "Hinata, you must be starving after all this running around! Why don't you... try some?"
"Gulp!"
Hinata swallowed hard, then shakily picked up a spoon and scooped up a little rice, dipping it slightly in the curry sauce...
"Then I'll give it a try!"
Hinata's stomach was growling loudly, and the old woman had kindly cooked for them; it would be too impolite not to eat a bite.
After hypnotizing herself, Hinata closed her eyes and ate it in one bite.
The others also took a spoonful...
"Hmm..."
An extremely bizarre taste, accompanied by a stinging pain even more intense than eating super spicy food, came from my tongue.
"#...￥%..."
Hinata's Byakugan widened from the spiciness, and she quickly drank several mouthfuls of water before she recovered.
Hinata once thought she was fearless when it came to eating, and that even the Akimichi Clan was no match for her.
It wasn't until today, when she encountered Granny Sansho's "Curry of Life, "that Hinata Tenten people more powerful than you.
That night, Hinata companions stayed overnight at the small shop to rest.
Hinata, Neji, Rock Lee, Tenten gathered in a room to discuss their strategy.
Neji spoke first, "Since Rock Lee knows Granny Sansho, let's use this shop as a base and thoroughly investigate the village."
"Then we'll formulate a plan and put it into action!"
Hinata nodded in agreement and suggested, "In that case, I'll take on the task of gathering intelligence."
Neji refused without even thinking, "No way!"
Hinata retorted, "I was the captain of this operation!"
Neji said in a deep voice, "If I were to ask you to investigate intelligence, you would definitely knock everyone down, including Raiga Kurosuki, and then collect intelligence from their corpses."
Tenten asked in surprise, "Isn't this perfect? We can complete the mission together."
Neji: "..."
What you said makes a lot of sense.
Hinata made the decision. "Then it's settled. Tonight, Brother Neji and I will go and gather intelligence. Once we have a battle plan, we'll take action immediately tomorrow."
'Click!'
The door to the room was pushed open forcefully, and one of the three members of the "Rich Family Trio" said hurriedly, "Something's wrong! Rokosuke... he's gone!"
Another person said, "That guy must have gone to the village alone."
This is really just making trouble out of nothing.
Hinata puffed out her cheeks in anger.
If you were a ninja, it would be understandable for you to go out and investigate intelligence on your own.
But that guy named Rokosuke was just an ordinary person with no strength whatsoever. By running off like that, he not only put himself in danger but also added to the burden of Hinata and the others' mission.
They really have no brains at all.
They're just like the idiots in some of the brainless dramas Hinata watched in her previous life.
The scenario is roughly as follows:
"I'm going to save him!"
"No, that's too dangerous. We need to come up with a detailed plan before we can save them!"
"I can't wait any longer, I have to go save him!"
Then he secretly ran away to rescue people, but ended up falling into the hands of the enemy.
Sending a head from a thousand miles away, the gift may be small, but the sentiment is profound.
This is just a small head, a mere token of my respect, but please accept it!
In her past life, Hinata had complained about this kind of plot countless times when watching dramas, but she never expected to encounter it herself this time.
Hinata sighed helplessly, slowly stood up, and said, "There's no time to lose, let's go to the village to gather information right away!"
"This way, there's simply no time to make a plan," Tenten said, her head throbbing.
Rock Lee shouted, "We have no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it!"
Hinata was really having a headache; she had a feeling that this mission wouldn't end well.