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As for Hinata, Naruto-kun took her to the KonohaHospital while they were out shopping.
There was no movement in the basement; Hyuga Natsu was clearly in a deep sleep, which was understandable given how much she had been through last night.
Just as Naruto-kun was slowly grinding the medicinal herbs into powder, Yūgao Uzuki arrived.
The so-called "Uzumaki secret medicine" was just a name, but the medicine itself was real.
These herbs were a diversion; the true "medicine" needed to be collected on-site.
The essence of the Tailed Beast Partner, also known as its blood.
Through experiments with Hyuga Natsu, Naruto-kun had confirmed that the essence of the Tailed Beast Partner could provide a large amount of life force to others.
In other words...
By mixing the Tailed Beast Partner essence with these herbs, he could create the so-called "Uzumaki secret medicine" and pass it off as genuine.
After hearing Naruto-kun's explanation, Yūgao Uzuki, who had arrived for her morning shift, smiled and said, "Naruto-kun, do you need my help?"
Saving the Hyuga Matriarch was a great deed. This would help stabilize the Hyuga, especially the personal emotions of the Hyuga Clan Head.
One more weakness... oh no, one more bond, and Hyuga Hiashi would be one step more loyal to the Village.
"No, Hyuga Natsu still needs to do this herself."
Naruto-kun shook his head.
As a maid of the Hyuga Clan, how could she not contribute to her Matriarch?
Once Hyuga Natsu woke up, he would find a suitable time to have her help extract the Tailed Beast Partner essence.
Although this would harm him.
After all, the Tailed Beast Partner shared its life with him, but it was better than letting Hinata's mother die.
It took about half an hour for Naruto-kun to grind all the herbs into powder and place them on the stove to boil with water.
By the time the stove was gurgling and steaming, Naruto-kun, who had been busy for a long time, finally had some free time.
The remaining time was just waiting for the herbal decoction to finish brewing.
Returning to the living room, Naruto-kun looked at Yūgao Uzuki, who understood.
"The second 'enhancement'... prepare!"
Naruto-kun raised his hand, and dark Chakraflames ignited in his right palm.
This time, to enhance Yūgao Uzuki's strength, he would directly transmit the seals to her through the "Assisted Hand Seal" method.
This could be considered an improvement to the face-slapping technique.
"I'm ready, Naruto-kun..."
Yūgao's breathing quickened slightly.
Wearing her Anbu uniform, she assumed a stance, her two slender legs spread outward to stabilize her lower body.
"Then... begin!"
Naruto-kun swiftly extended his right hand, burning with dark Chakra, and began the second strength enhancement experiment on Yūgao Uzuki.
Soon, Naruto-kun's hand seal speed became a blur.
"Ugh ugh ugh ugh ugh~~~!"
Yūgao, who was performing hand seals in sync with Naruto-kun, endured the invasion of the new power of "Yin Release + Tailed Beast Strength," and in an instant, she let out a frantic, suppressed groan of endurance.
To alleviate the side effects of this violent power, Yūgao immediately released Water Release, expelling toxins from her body by carrying away internal moisture.
Splat~!
Splat splat splat~~~~!
Yūgao: "Oh oh oh~~!"
...The sun slowly climbed, then set again.
At dusk, everything came to an end.
Yūgao's second strength enhancement was complete.
The herbal decoction was ready.
Hyuga Natsu had also tidied herself up.
As they had done yesterday, the three of them went to the edge of Konoha and looked down from a tall building at the Miko's residence.
"When I was out shopping today, I noticed something..."
Naruto-kun stroked his chin, sitting on the floor.
Uchiha Izumi was currently playing with Shion.
The Miko still had a gentle and noble expression.
The team led by Uchiha Inaho and Kurenai Yuhiwere at odds, both sides unyielding, guarding the Miko.
Naruto-kun: "Perhaps... the enemy will attack tonight..."
Yūgao Uzuki stood behind Naruto-kun, also looking down at the scene.
Her strength had increased again, and her Chakracontinued to grow stronger.
Stamina, reaction, agility... everything was improving simultaneously. She believed it wouldn't be long before her strength reached the Jonin level.
The significant increase in strength also brought absolute confidence. She looked heroic and much sharper than before.
Of course, she also became more "fallen," influenced by Naruto-kun, and her thinking became more positive.
"A Xia, from now on, you will observe the surroundings comprehensively. Tonight... you will stand guard."
Naruto-kun's cold tone gave Hyuga Natsu a death order.
She lowered her head, and the defiance in her demeanor had greatly diminished.
Like a flower watered after rain, her girlish aura had lessened, and a mature aura had increased slightly.
Slowly, she was transforming.
Despite her reluctance, she could only accept her fate step by step, just like the Caged Bird Seal on her forehead.
Then, Naruto-kun yawned, rested his head on one hand, and lay sideways on the floor, falling asleep... The clock hands on the wall ticked by, minute by minute.
Night was deep.
Hyuga Natsu observed her surroundings, activating her Byakugan periodically.
She then looked beside her and saw that the Anbugirl was still full of spirit.
Then, Hyuga Natsu looked around again.
The Byakugan's 359-degree observation angle allowed her to take in everything in all directions with just a turn of her head.
"Someone... is here!"
Hyuga Natsu exclaimed.
Naruto-kun, who was lying sideways, opened his eyes: "Is that so..."
Naruto-kun got up, and with Hyuga Natsu's explanation, he quickly learned the initial appearance of the invading enemy.
"Very good..."
Naruto-kun shook his head.
"It wasn't in vain that I lay low for so many days... It's time to stretch my limbs!"
Of course, before that, Uchiha Inaho and Kurenai Yuhi still needed to make a move, acting as the first wave of cannon fodder.
After all, heroes always appear at the end... On the towering rooftop.
Yomi led four subordinates to this place.
It sounded like a small number, but soldiers are valued for their quality, not quantity.
Sometimes, quality is everything.
Gazing at the Miko's lodging in the darkness, Yomi smiled.
"Prepare for action!"
Purple-black Chakra shot out from him and then rushed towards his four subordinates.
The Chakra, winding like a venomous snake, immediately drilled into their bodies.
Empowered by Moryo's strength, the subordinates' bodies began to shake.
As the power took effect, they all underwent visible changes.
Their faces became distorted, like performers wearing masks.
In their enlarged pupils, the color of Moryo appeared.
"Action... begin!"
With Yomi's command, the attackers in the darkness leaped towards their target... Chapter 37. Kurenai Yuhi, you have long hair but short insight!
The attackers from the Land of Demons quickly rushed towards the Miko's courtyard.
All of this did not escape Naruto-kun's "eyes."
With his own eyes, plus Hyuga Natsu's extra Byakugan, what could he not know?
"Hmm?! Attackers!"
The Uchiha Ninja immediately discovered the intruders, living up to their reputation as elites.
In an instant, their first reaction was to notify the outside world.
A signal flare was held in hand and then flew into the sky.
But just as the signal flare was about to rise, the Ninjutsu released by the enemy directly shot it down.
"Wind Release... Divine Wind!!"
A fierce storm, like a tornado sweeping across flat ground.
The storm, striking from a super long distance with its blowing force, instantly shattered the signal flare.
And this was just the beginning.
"Fire Release... Floating Death Lotus!"
A Fire Release Ninjutsu, like a circus fire hoop, followed the Wind Release closely and merged into it.
In an instant, the tornado turned into a sky-filling storm, engulfing the entire courtyard... "Jonin can usually master several types of Chakra nature transformations... However, the Chakra released from their meridians had no attribute whatsoever..."
Hyuga Natsu's activated Byakugan caused veins to protrude around her eye sockets.
Even more astonishing was that these Ninja from the Land of Demons could use attribute transformations that did not match their Chakranature!
"Is it the stimulant given to them by the thousand-year demon Moryo?"
Naruto-kun, familiar with the plot, immediately understood.
These Ninja from the Land of Demons, using Moryo's power, could freely control the five basic attributes.
"Waaah~~~!"