Hinata grabbed Naruto's arm, the veins around her eyes bulging as she said seriously, "I'm going with you this time. I've already learned the main family's secret technique. I won't hold you back anymore."
Naruto glanced at Hinata, then took her hand and activated the Body Flicker Technique.
After returning to the team, the members of both squads noticed that Naruto and Hinata looked somewhat off. As they quietly wondered about it, Naruto explained the situation.
Upon learning that Sasuke was in danger, both teams headed toward the depths of the Death Forest.
While they hurried along, Karin's face turned pale. Affecting a mournful expression, she said, "My love for Lord Menma ended before it even began. This is the greatest suffering in the world."
Haku could barely hold it together as he said, "You and Lord Menma are from the same clan. He's always treated you as a younger sister."
Karin recovered at once and said with a determined expression, "Even if Lord Menma sees me as a younger sister, I won't give up on love. Besides, a younger sister is more important than a lover."
Hearing that, Haku quickly turned his face away. He wanted to laugh out loud, but that would have been rude.
A few minutes later, Naruto and Hinata arrived in the depths of the Death Forest. Fierce sounds of battle came from within, with rocks, trees, and other debris occasionally flying out.
After confirming that Sasuke's life was not in immediate danger, Naruto was in no rush to show himself.
Instead, he watched Sasuke's group fight Kimimaro. He took out sunflower seeds and potato chips from his backpack, handed them to Hinata, and had her distribute them to the other team members.
"Menma, isn't this a little inappropriate? Isn't Sasuke your friend?"
After taking