"Then, since that's the case, Kazuha, you should remain in Konoha."
Looking at Hada Ichiba before him and knowing that it was impossible to recall him, Haneda Yu Ze did not waste any more words. With a faint sigh, he said this.
"Yes."
Hada Ichiba nodded and answered.
"Mm..."
At those words, Haneda Yu Ze frowned slightly. He looked toward He Yin, hesitation appearing on his face.
"Then He Yin..."
he murmured.
"I'll go back. I'm not comfortable leaving Zong Mi there alone."
Hada Kazune clearly understood what Haneda Yu Ze meant and spoke up at once.
Yu Ze was obviously worried about Zong Mi holding down the village by himself and wanted her to return as well.
"No!"
However, Hada Ichiba opposed her decision. "If He Yin, who is fully responsible for Kusagakure, suddenly leaves now, it may have the opposite effect. It will definitely accelerate the reactions of the other major shinobi villages. After all, those major villages must be watching this Chunin Exams closely. They must have noticed that Kusagakure and Konoha share an unusual relationship now. If He Yin leaves at this time, it would absolutely be inappropriate."
"Mm..."
Hearing this, Haneda Yu Ze and Hada Kazune exchanged a glance, sighed softly, and tacitly accepted the fact.
The situation in the Shinobi World was still exceedingly delicate, especially with Konoha hosting the International Chunin Exams. It had reached the height of that delicacy.
The major forces throughout the Shinobi World were closely watching the situation here. If He Yin left, it truly would provoke quite a reaction.
It really should not happen.
Nor would it be wise.
"Then, is there anyone else suitable for this? Although Zong Mi is now a powerful shinobi capable of standing on his own, if he has to handle an entire