Chapter 77: INAZ - 76
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It was already eight o'clock in the evening. Mikoto Uchiha and the others were preparing to say goodbye. Being able to see Naruto today was a very good start for them. After all, he was their dear friend's son. News about Naruto had always been excluded by Hiruzen Sarutobi. Seeing Naruto now, although he looked somewhat malnourished, his smile still carried the shadow of the gentle Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze. This was quite a nice feeling.
"Then we'll head back first, Boss Shinji. Naruto is entrusted to you," Mikoto Uchiha reached out and patted the sleeping Naruto's hair.
"Okay. Then you head back first. There happen to be no Root ninjas outside right now. Seize the time," Shinji sensed the situation outside and said.
"Root ninjas?" Hizashi Hyūga repeated subconsciously.
"Yes. Looks like they finally discovered Naruto is missing. Only discovered from morning until now," Shinji said somewhat mockingly. This also meant Naruto's meals were only delivered in the morning and then again in the evening. This arrangement was really...
"Need our help?" Hinami Hyūga's personality was somewhat similar to Hinata's, usually not talking much. But at times like this, she was often the first to stand up.
"No need. You go back first. My All-Purpose Shop can handle it," Shinji chuckled lightly, then signaled them to go back first.
"Alright then. If you need anything, tell us promptly," Mikoto Uchiha frowned.
"Naturally. Don't worry, it's fine."
Everyone filed out. Soon, only Shinji, Karin, Deidara, Jūgo, and the soundly sleeping Naruto remained in the All-Purpose Shop.