Natsuhi looked at the unconscious Akahoshi on the ground, then at Subaru in the distance, whose face was still filled with confusion and tension. A trace of relief flashed through her eyes.
She then took a deep breath, stepped forward, and bowed respectively to Hikari, Jiraiya, and Lady Tsunade. Calmly, she said, "Thank you, everyone... for eliminating the greatest threat to Hoshigakure. I... am willing to do my best to lead the village toward a new future."
On her way here, Natsuhi had already learned from Jiraiya and the others about Akahoshi's actions.
Though she had initially harbored doubts and suspicions regarding what Akahoshi had done, the fact that the Star's cultivation method was harmful to the human body had long been confirmed by her and her husband, Fire Fly. There was no question about that.
Moreover, Jiraiya and Lady Tsunade were both legendary ninja who bore the title of the Sannin. Their reputation and strength were trustworthy, which greatly tipped the scales in Natsuhi's heart and deepened her trust.
Especially after Lady Tsunade personally explained the harm the Mysterious Peacock Method inflicted upon ninja during the journey, as well as the treatment plan, Natsuhi had finally come to fully believe Jiraiya and the others.
She loathed Akahoshi even more for disregarding human lives in his pursuit of power.
Now, this terrifyingly powerful Uchiha girl had charged directly into the village and dealt with Akahoshi. Though her methods had been straightforward, even somewhat rough, the result had indeed given Hoshigakure a chance to escape its dark rule and be reborn.
Upon hearing Natsuhi's response, Uchiha Hikari merely nodded slightly, then looked toward Jiraiya and Lady Tsunade beside her. "I'll leave the rest to you. My mission is complete. Naruto should be arriving soon, right?"
Lady Tsunade instinctively frowned at Hikari's