Naruko's hands were trembling.
The fishnet stockings on Naruko's body... no, the chainmail, had been specially made by Sparkle. If it had not been sturdy enough, Naruko's hands would probably have been ruined by now.
But even with the special material, Naruko's hands were temporarily unable to exert much strength.
"Damn it, it shouldn't have turned out like this—" Naruko felt miserable.
She was in a hurry now.
She could not find her companions, and this city had been occupied by that Anrokuzan fellow.
"Calm down, Naruko." Minato patted Naruko on the shoulder, then said, "That shuriken of yours is a Flying Thunder God shuriken. Your companion gave it to you, so she clearly anticipated the possibility of getting separated. As long as she thinks of finding you, she can do so anytime, anywhere."
"—Ah, so that's how it is?"
After hearing that, Naruko finally understood.
If Sparkle had come here too, then Sparkle should be able to find her very quickly.
So from that perspective, the problem was not actually that serious.
Perhaps she had been the first to arrive.
And that assumption would also lead the viewers to make the wrong judgment.
Under these circumstances, no one would guess that Sparkle had actually returned in advance and made her arrangements.
Sometimes, the mastermind behind the scenes should remain a little mysterious.
Sometimes, the audience did not even need to know that such a mastermind existed—they only needed to enjoy a good show. That was enough.
As for everything else, that was for Director Sparkle to worry about.
"Thanks a lot, mister."
Naruko flashed a brilliant smile. She had truly finally put her mind at ease.
And when Minato saw that expression, so much like Kushina's, he too was momentarily dazed.
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