Hinata, Stop Pretending - Chapter 743

Although many unexpected things had happened today, that did not mean they could replace humanity's instinctive need to replenish energy.

And this coincidence—or rather, not fate—still came as suddenly as ever.

Just as Hinata and the others reached the stairway leading down from the inn, Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki, dressed in black cloaks patterned with red clouds, happened to emerge from their room as well.

Judging by their still conspicuous attire, they clearly had no intention of concealing themselves.

Perhaps this proved one of the Akatsuki Organization's rules: when the Akatsuki acted, they had never needed to hide themselves or explain anything to others.

The atmosphere seemed to grow somewhat heavy, yet on the surface, neither side appeared to so much as glance at the other.

Hinata sighed inwardly. Sigh, at a time like this, it looks like I, the Oscar-winning actor of the Naruto world, still have to hold things together.

After all, she was already a seasoned performer. Just as the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, Hinata gave a light laugh. "All right, let's get going!"

"We've been hungry all day. I just don't know whether there are still any restaurants open for business in the Artisan Ninja Village."

As she spoke, Hinata slightly quickened her pace, and the others naturally did the same.

Kisame Hoshigaki clearly wanted to do something. His hand was obviously already growing restless.

Samehada, wrapped in bandages and strapped to his back, seemed to sense Kisame Hoshigaki's thoughts as well.

It had actually begun to stir, clearly itching to make a move.

Chapter 280: The Way of Survival

However, to Kisame Hoshigaki's surprise, Itachi Uchiha, who had originally been walking ahead of him, suddenly raised one hand and directly stopped whatever he had been about to do.

This left Kisame Hoshigaki somewhat confused.