After discussions, the Five Great Shinobi Villages settled on the Land of Iron, which had always maintained a neutral stance, as the venue for the summit.
This country was known as the nation that possessed the last samurai.
Its current leader was Mifune, who had once fought the demigod Hanzo of the Salamander.
Early the next morning, Naruto got up, washed, ate the breakfast Jiraiya had made, then packed all the scrolls he usually took on missions.
They contained almost everything he might need while away.
Except for a tent, of course.
There was no need for tents on a trip with Naruto.
Naruto: hands on his hips. "Are you kidding? With me around, why wouldn't we all stay in a big villa?"
Once he finished packing, Naruto hurried toward the Hyuga Clan Compound.
As he approached Hinata's front door, he straightened the hem of his clothes, then knocked.
"Coming."
Hinata's voice rang out. She had just put on her little backpack and pushed the door open to come outside.
"Have a safe trip, young lady and young master-in-law."
"Hey, you rotten Blondie, take good care of my sister!"
"Come back soon."
Miss Meiko, Hanabi, and Hiashi spoke to the two of them as they prepared to leave on their mission.
"Yeah, don't worry."
Naruto gave them a huge smile, then took Hinata's hand and ran off with her just before Hiashi could erupt.
"Honestly."
Hiashi sighed helplessly, shook his head gently, and went back inside to drink tea.
Hinata chuckled as she hurried toward the Hokage Building with Naruto.
Feeling the warmth of each other's palms, it was as though even their hearts were pressed together.
After passing through streets that were not particularly crowded, they arrived at the foot of the building.
Tsunade and Jiraiya had already been