As Hyuga Hiashi bent to bow, Uchiha Yin reached out and pulled him upright. "Enough. I understand. Wait here."
Without another glance at Hyuga Hiashi, he carried Kaguya outside.
Meanwhile, Hinata Hyuga had walked for quite a while before finally reaching the street where she had met Uchiha Yin that day.
Looking at the Hokage Administration Building in the distance, Hinata's round little face filled with delight. "Just a little farther, and I'll get to see Samui!"
Samui, busy at work, knew Hinata was coming to see her. Even as she worked, her eyes kept drifting outside, eager to catch sight of the girl.
Minato Namikaze noticed and was surprised. It was hard to believe that such a cool, reserved Jonin could have formed such a close bond with a young child.
As if asking casually, he said, "Are you waiting for Hyuga's Child?"
Although Samui shared an office with Minato Namikaze, he had barely spoken to her these past few days except about work. His sudden question startled her.
She paused before answering with an embarrassed smile. "Yes. She said she'd come to see me, but she's still so young, so I'm a little worried."
Her eyes dimmed as she spoke. She was clearly worried.
Minato Namikaze glanced outside and said casually, "It's almost time for a break. You can go out now."
Samui's face lit up. She stood at once and said calmly, "Thank you, Lord Minato. I'll come back to work early!"
Without waiting for his reply, she headed straight outside.
If not for her hurried steps, Minato Namikaze might have thought her concern was only talk.
Ever since Samui had heard the system's mission yesterday, she had felt uneasy, as though something was going to happen.
Leaving the Hokage Administration Building, Samui headed in the direction