The next day.
With the family banquet over.
The Hyuga Clan and Minato's family had become related by marriage.
After the sweet time had passed, everyone had to head to the battlefield together.
Whether it was Naruto or Hinata, Hiashi or Hizashi, they all needed to go to the front lines.
After a day had passed.
The people from Stone Village had already arrived at the battlefield ahead of time.
Ōnoki was inspecting the surrounding terrain and arranging personnel so that Stone Village could immediately alter the landscape if needed.
The other Ninja Alliance members were also collecting weapons, medicine, and other supplies one by one.
Minato and Natsuki brought everyone from yesterday's banquet to the front lines using Flying Thunder God.
Including... Hinata Hanabi.
"Father Lord, can I go to the battlefield too?"
Hanabi had also put on a small set of combat gear and followed beside Hiashi.
She looked rather eager to give it a try.
Hiashi looked down at Hanabi, who was barely over a meter tall, and lovingly patted her head.
"The battlefield is extremely cruel. As a highly gifted junior of the Hyuga Clan, you should experience these things early."
Hanabi nodded solemnly, her little face full of anticipation.
Hiashi and Hizashi exchanged a glance. Both of them recalled Natsuki's words.
"Keep Hanabi by your side during battle. Someone has their eye on her."
Stone Leaf City.
It was a small city with a population of around ten thousand.
Its location happened to lie directly along the Stone Golems' route of advance.
Clank... clank... clank...
Amid huge, dull sounds, the Stone Golems had reached the outskirts of its walls.
But Stone Leaf City had already been completely evacuated.
Obito stood to one side, listening to White Zetsu's report.
"There are fifty-seven Earth Collapse Traps