Without hiding anything, Hinata glanced at Kabuto Yakushi, who sat silently to one side, seemingly like a member of the group as well.
Hinata did not pay him any further attention.
Instead, she spoke directly and decisively. "All right, I've made a new decision."
Everyone became a little more serious.
Hinata continued, "It seems none of us are really used to staying here all the time. To be honest, I feel much the same."
"That's why there's this mission."
"This mission is rather special. We need to cross the Land of Fire to reach the Land of Wind, then enter the desert to search for something extremely important that was once protected by Rōran."
"And that thing is the Dragon Vein."
As she said this, Hinata continued without looking at their expressions. "This time, I'll be taking Snow Bird, Ethereal, Ye Mo, Iron Fist, and Mask."
She did not mention the newly joined Yuka.
Hinata continued, "The ones staying behind will be Mercy, Gensei, Huimina, and Passerby A."
Then she looked at Kabuto Yakushi. "Oh, and you too."
Kabuto Yakushi did not react, as if he had already accepted it by default.
Huimina and Passerby A had even less objection.
Wu Zhu seemed to have anticipated this long ago and showed no surprise. The only exception was Kurama Mutsu.
Seeing Kurama Mutsu's gaze, Hinata immediately sensed the grievance in it, as though she were asking whether Hinata no longer wanted her.
Hinata hurriedly explained, "This mission is a little special. You wouldn't be able to do much there."
Kurama Mutsu seemed somewhat helpless and lowered her head.
That counted as agreement.
Honestly, if they had a choice, who would truly be willing to stay obediently in one place?
Wu Zhu had too much on his mind to concern himself with