"Genya, look over there — there's barbecue."
In Kumogakure, Genya and his group wandered around without any clear direction. Whenever they saw something tasty, they would stop to enjoy it.
Suddenly, Hinata spotted a barbecue shop ahead. Her eyes sparkled like little stars.
Maybe because she hadn't been outside much, she felt like all the food out there was delicious. She wanted to try every kind of delicacy the outside world had to offer.
She wasn't sure when she would have the chance to come out again.
This time, she had snuck out without telling her father.
At this moment, the true nature of a little foodie fully showed — she wanted to taste all the food in Kumogakure.
After all, Hinata was still just a child.
"Genya, since we've finished, why don't we hurry and leave?"
Shino Aburame followed closely behind Genya, but unlike Hinata, he wasn't so relaxed. Instead, he stepped forward and spoke to Genya.
"The longer we stay in the Cloud Village, the more dangerous it becomes."
He clearly knew that staying too long would put them all at greater risk.
"Do you think leaving now means no danger?" Genya glanced at the serious Shino.
"Don't worry, it's fine."
Kurenai stepped forward and looked at Genya.
"Genya, did you bring a powerful Uchiha clan member with you to watch our backs?"
Kurenai's mind was already made up. They were being watched by people from the Land of Lightning. If she tried to leave with Genya and the others alone, it might be impossible.
What should they do next?
In fact, ever since arriving at Kumogakure, Kurenai had been on high alert, constantly watching the people around them.
"No," Genya shook his head decisively.
"What?"
Kurenai's eyelid twitched slightly. She didn't know what to say next.
When Genya spoke to Hideki before leaving Konoha, he sounded so confident, as if he had everything under control. She even thought Genya already had a plan laid out!
After all, she had observed Genya for a long time. He was always calm and steady, someone who planned several moves ahead. But why did he give up this time?
"Relax, relax. Don't worry, I'll make sure you all return safely to Konoha!"
Genya looked at Kurenai and Shino's expressions and comforted them with a smile.
"First, let's eat. Since we're rarely in the Land of Lightning, dinner's on me!"
With a calm smile, Genya led everyone directly into a barbecue restaurant.
However, just as they entered, two people walked by nearby.
One of them gave Genya and the others a half-smile, half-sneer, before fixing his gaze on Hinata.
It seemed like he wanted to see right through her.
Genya couldn't help but glance at the approaching people.
Before coming here, he had studied some information about the ninja from the Land of Lightning. This man was Dodai—the ninja who had negotiated with Konoha a few years ago.
He had once tried to kidnap Hinata, even attempted to kill Genya and his father!
Unexpectedly, he would run into him here.
Under that man's gaze, Hinata instinctively moved closer to Genya.
"Heh, we're just here to eat too. No need to be afraid!"
Dodai seemed to sense Genya's wary stare and withdrew his eyes from Hinata.
"Let's hope you're right."
Genya sneered and then found a seat with Hinata to start eating.
Dodai and the other man also found a table and began ordering.
But this time, Dodai's eyes never left Hinata.
It really was Hyūga Hinata, a member of the Hyūga Main Family—those eyes still so captivating.
And the Uchiha kid with the Dual Pupil, the one he had once wanted to assassinate along with his father? Unfortunately for him, he hadn't succeeded!
Now, they had all come to the Land of Lightning.
However, due to changes in the situations, unless absolutely necessary, they wouldn't move against the members of the Uchiha clan anymore.
But Hinata Hyuga's Byakugan, those white eyes, he still wanted to obtain.
The meal was tasteless.
But Genya didn't care. He ate with great enjoyment.
Thus, the confrontation between Dodai and Genya passed silently, without any particular feeling.
Raikage's Office.
"How's Dodai?" The Fourth Raikage, A, was already waiting inside the office. The entire room was filled with a heavy silence.
Everyone was waiting for news about Dodai.
"That's right. It's Hinata Hyuga of the Hyuga clan!" Dodai smiled as he spoke but kept his gaze on the Raikage.
"Hinata Hyuga is one of the purest-blooded members of the Hyuga clan. Her eyes are the most pristine Byakugan!"
"Good." The Raikage nodded, but his eyes held excitement. "Send someone to monitor when they leave. Prepare to make a move!"
"Yes!" Dodai nodded seriously.
"I still have strength, my charm shines."
"I am the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki,Killer B! Yeah! Ah!"
"The battle has already begun, how embarrassing!"
"Strongly moving forward."
"Oh yeah, oops, bit my tongue."
While they were talking, Killer B burst in, carrying several swords on his back and wearing sunglasses, singing an energetic song.
After entering, he pushed up his glasses and spoke, "What do you need from me?"
Killer B was still his usual flashy self, but seeing the serious atmosphere in the office, he became serious too.
"Killer B, you're here. I have a mission that needs your completion!" Raikage A looked at Killer B and explained the task.
Killer B narrowed his eyes but then resumed singing, "Those little brat from the Uchiha clan? I can handle them easily!"
As the jinchuriki of the Eight-Tails and a perfect jinchuriki at that, he showed nothing but disdain when the Raikage mentioned the mission.
"Killer B, this time, there might be powerful members of the Uchiha clan as well. You must be careful!" Hideki, standing nearby, spoke.
He was still recalling the conversation he had with Genya.
Since Genya dared to come, there must be a plan behind it.
"I know, but they're just a few members of the Uchiha clan. Under my Eight-Tails, they're easy to handle. Just wait for the good news!" Killer B continued rapping as he talked with Ai.
"Hopefully so!" Hideki nodded, but he couldn't shake off a feeling that something was wrong.
Sending Killer B alone might lead to unexpected results, or even failure with heavy losses!
"I'll send a strong ally with you!" Ai patted Killer B's shoulder, then glanced at Hideki nearby. "This time, you go with Killer B!"
Hideki had been in Konoha for a long time. Even if the Uchiha clan really sent someone, he knew exactly who it was and their strength!
"Understood!" Hideki nodded.
While they were discussing how to deal with Genya and his group, the others were still enjoying various delicacies.
"Genya, don't you feel something's off?" Shino Aburame walked over beside Genya and glanced toward a nearby direction. "Fifty meters away, there are two people watching us!"
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