"Satsuki, this is...?"
Sakura stared blankly at the tent bundle that had been shoved into her hands. Judging by its size and shape, it was clearly a one-person tent.
Satsuki glanced around the hall. The few examinees who had already arrived were either lying directly on the floor or crawling into their own sleeping bags. The conditions were rather crude. She explained in an even tone.
"In an environment like this, girls need a space where their privacy can be protected. I brought an extra one, so you can use it."
Although the tent's main purpose was merely to provide a relatively private space, there theoretically would not be any real danger inside this tower under the close surveillance of Konoha's Anbu. If anyone truly harbored ill intentions, they would likely be arrested by the Konoha Anbu immediately.
But faced with Satsuki's seemingly casual "kindness," Sakura was still overwhelmed by a powerful surge of emotion.
Satsuki... she actually cares about me this much! Such considerate concern from the person she admired nearly brought tears to her eyes. "Can I really have it? Thank you so much! I'll use it with sincere gratitude!"
Watching Sakura leave with the tent in her arms and a deeply moved expression on her face, Satsuki barely suppressed the smile threatening to rise on her lips.
Good. The first step of the plan was a success. This way, Sakura would not come and bother them.
Next came the most crucial step—inviting Naruto! As long as she spoke first, with Naruto's personality, he would never refuse such a kind offer!
After Sakura had gone some distance away, Satsuki quickly took out another, noticeably larger tent bundle from her Storage Scroll. It was a two-person tent she had bought long ago. Was it finally going to come in