"Minato, we'll be counting on your Flying Thunder God next."
Hashirama stood ramrod straight with a large lump on his head as he made his request to Minato.
The corner of Minato's mouth twitched. You really don't have to force yourself right now.
Still, Minato nodded seriously.
After relaying the message, Tobirama immediately used Flying Thunder God to leave the Sealing Space.
After all, Little Itachi had already overused his eyes. Although he could still hold his own against Madara with Flying Thunder God, if anything went wrong along the way, Tobirama would be left wanting to cry without any tears.
After Tobirama vanished, Hashirama called out to Naruto.
Outside, Naruto stopped in his tracks while shopping with Hinata.
Hashirama's voice rang out in his mind. He froze for a moment, then nodded.
"What's wrong, Naruto?"
Wearing a pale blue gemstone necklace, Hinata tilted her head and asked as she watched Naruto suddenly stop.
"Hinata... something happened on Auntie's end."
Naruto hesitated for a moment, then chose to tell Hinata what had happened after meeting her eyes.
"I see. Then what are we waiting for?"
Hinata nodded and took off the necklace she was trying on. She held the pale blue gemstone up to the sunlight for a look, then placed it back on the shop's counter.
"But it's really dangerous."
Naruto spoke as he looked at Hinata, who had taken his hand.
"It'll be all right. Even if it's dangerous, I want to face it with you, Naruto."
Hinata looked earnestly into Naruto's eyes and spoke solemnly.
"If I can't even face things alongside you, how can I help you become Hokage?"
A sincere smile blossomed on Hinata's face. As Naruto looked at the girl before him, her smiling face was reflected in his azure eyes.
"Okay."
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