Outside the Sky Screen.
"They did exactly the right thing! That was how it should have been! How could they simply hand over their own comrade because of a few threats from an enemy?"
"If they had compromised and handed Hinata over, other forces would have followed suit. Anyone could take people from Konoha just by applying a little pressure. Konoha would never be able to hold its head high again!"
Many also recalled Hizashi Hyuga's tragic fate years ago. They could not help sighing repeatedly, feeling that this member of the Hyuga Branch Family had deserved better.
"The more you think about it, the more unjust Hizashi Hyuga's death seems. Back then, Kumogakure deliberately set a trap and used Hinata to threaten the Hyuga Clan. The Third Hokage was far too cautious in handling it, giving ground and compromising at every turn. In the end, they could only sacrifice Hizashi to settle the incident. Ultimately, his approach was just too weak."
"The contrast with Tsunade makes it perfectly clear. The Third always gave ground and compromised, but Tsunade stood firm. She dared to confront powerful outside enemies and never backed down easily. If Tsunade had been in charge back then, Hizashi Hyuga would never have been sacrificed for nothing."
High-ranking officials from the various villages mingled with the crowds, quietly exchanging their views. Noisy discussions filled the entire Shinobi World.
"Otsutsuki Toneri threatened to return in a few years. We absolutely can't take this lightly. Konoha will definitely have to make protecting Hinata Hyuga a priority now."
"Toneri alone was already that powerful, and there's an entire Otsutsuki clan on the moon. I'm afraid the Shinobi World is in for enormous trouble."
"I just remembered the last Sky Screen broadcast. The Seventh Hokage, Naruto, had a trump card. Could