Naruto nodded firmly.
He answered in an extremely confident tone.
"Your Sage Mode is now just barely within reach. It's still a work in progress, but it's enough to strengthen your physical abilities. Time is short, and this is the best opportunity we're likely to get. Of course, I need to tell you first, Neji: obtaining the Tenseigan will require unconventional means. The 'thing' you need is on the moon, but it's far more unusual than you can imagine. The slightest mistake could cost you your life. So before we set out for the moon, I need to make this clear: the final choice is yours, Neji!"
His words made Neji's eyes light up, but then a grave expression settled over his face. Yakumo, Karin, Utakata, and Koyuki, standing nearby, all looked solemn and worried when they heard there could even be a risk to his life.
Before Neji could say anything,
"Does it really mean risking your life? Maybe you shouldn't, Neji..."
Kazahana Koyuki, the only ordinary person among them, spoke up first. In fact, the moment Naruto finished speaking, she had furrowed her brows. Her beautiful eyes filled with concern as she looked directly at Neji and spoke.
But before she could finish,
"No, Lady Koyuki. I won't give up this opportunity. Naruto, there's no need to hesitate. We have to go to the moon. I will obtain the Tenseigan!"
Neji cut her off. A resolute look appeared in the Byakugan user's eyes as he answered with absolute conviction.
"But..."
Koyuki froze. The worry on her face deepened, while Utakata, Karin, and Yakumo, standing on either side, said nothing.
The reason was simple.
Ninja understood Ninja best.
They all knew what the situation was.
Utakata, Karin, and Yakumo understood it just as well.
They didn't know exactly what