"Lord Third Hokage... no! Lord Third Hokage, although this may sound heartless, but... but this is..."
Seeing the stern-faced Third Hokage standing at the entrance behind them, the medical staff first froze in disbelief before all reacting at once, opening their mouths to protest over one another.
"Enough!"
But their objections had barely begun when the Third Hokage raised a hand to stop them.
"Lord Third Hokage..."
Seeing the resolute look on the Third Hokage's face, the medical staff exchanged glances and ultimately said nothing more.
"You need not research this matter. Yukina's blood has already been tested by the Hyuga Clan. Other than Chiba, there have been no successful cases."
The Third Hokage sighed softly. Seeing the disappointment on the medical staff's faces, he seemed somewhat unable to bear it and spoke.
"It already..."
Hearing this, the medical staff froze again.
"Enough. Treat this as though it never happened. Maintain proper confidentiality. Do not let this matter leak out. Even Chiba's treatment results must not be disclosed."
This time, however, before they could say anything, their captain—the female medical worker—cut them off.
"Captain—Camp Commander... understood! We understand!"
At these words, everyone was briefly stunned again. But they were, after all, first-rate medical personnel from the village. Beyond their medical skills, they had handled plenty of confidential work. With both the Third Hokage and their captain speaking this way, they understood that this matter likely involved many things beyond their place to ask about—or even to know.
Thus, they all nodded and agreed without hesitation.
Then, after checking their captain's expression and noticing that the Third Hokage had no intention of leaving, they understood and dispersed, leaving the tent one after another.
"Wait a moment, Chie."
Just as everyone was about to leave, the Third Hokage, who had already entered