My older sister is Kushina

Hyuga Mai first picked up a rice ball. The rice ball didn't look special, but after taking a bite, a look of satisfaction appeared on her face. At the same time, she was pleasantly surprised. The seemingly ordinary rice ball had a hidden surprise inside. It was filled with a variety of ingredients such as pork floss, cucumber, and sausage, making it extremely delicious.

"Wow... Captain, this rice ball is such a pleasant surprise, it's super delicious!"

Hyuga Mai happily chewed on the delicious rice ball, praising it with delight.

Uzumaki Hanamichi glanced at Hinata Hima's satisfied and delighted expression and smiled slightly. In his eyes, Hinata Hima was not only his teammate, but also his customer. The customer's praise was the best reward for the creator.

Of course, Mai Hyuga had no idea that the captain in front of her was the creator of the delicious rice ball.

Hyuga Mai took another big bite, slowly chewing and savoring it: "However, I feel like I've had this rice ball somewhere before. Right, it's very similar to the rice ball made by the flower arrangement master at Midnight Diner."

Normally, when Hinata Hima passes by the Midnight Diner, she will buy one or two rice balls as long as it is open. The rice balls made by the Flower Arrangement Master are not only large in quantity, but also taste excellent. They can also be made according to personal tastes, such as the choice of ingredients in the rice balls. She was conquered the first time she ate the rice balls made by the Flower Arrangement Master.

Uzumaki Hanamichi nodded: "It's just a rice ball from Midnight Diner, with whatever ingredients you put together."

Actually, the ingredients for Hyuga Hima's rice ball were specially selected by him, and they were basically all ingredients that Hyuga Hima likes.

Hyuga Mai: "All the ingredients in the rice ball are my favorites, Captain!"

Whirlpool Flower City: "That's perfect."

Hyuga Mai took another satisfying bite and then said, "Captain, are you hungry? There's another rice ball."

Whirlpool Flower said, "I've already eaten, you can eat."

Hyuga Mai nodded and said, "Then I won't be polite. These fish balls are super delicious too. No wonder they're made by a master of flower arrangement."

A slight smile appeared on the corner of Uzumaki Hanamichi's mouth.

While Hyuga Hima was enjoying her meal, Uzumaki Hanamichi was keeping an eye on the Kirigakure delegation's residence. Similar to the Kumogakure delegation, the residence was quiet, and most of the delegation members were asleep.

While keeping watch, Uzumaki Hanamichi chatted with Hinata Hima.

Hyuga Mai: "Captain, I heard that the two delegations have proposed a ninjutsu exchange meeting?"

Uzumaki Hanamichi nodded: "It seems so, but the specifics of the exchange haven't been decided yet. Based on past experience, it should be that both sides send representatives to conduct practical exchanges."

Before anyone knew it, Hyuga Hima had finished her bento box completely.

Hyuga Mai said, still somewhat unsatisfied, "Captain, I'm finished eating!"

Uzumaki Hanamichi glanced at Hinata Hima: "Judging from your expression, you don't seem to have eaten enough."

Hyuga Hima said, "That's about it. The main thing is that the flower arrangement master's rice balls and fish balls are just too delicious!"

Whirlpool Flower said, "Then I'll bring you more next time."

Soon after, Uzumaki Hanamichi bid farewell to Hinata Hima.

After leaving the surveillance location, Uzumaki Hanamichi headed towards home.

It was past 3 a.m. when Whirlpool Hanamichi got home. After tidying up a bit, he went to rest. According to the schedule, he had a lot to do during the day.

The next morning, Hanamichi Uzumaki got up early.

However, the young maid in the house got up even earlier than him and was already preparing breakfast.

Now, Uzumaki Hanamichi rarely cooks breakfast himself anymore; he mostly leaves it to Tamako, who gives him some pointers.

Xiaoyuzi's cooking skills have improved very rapidly these days.

Whirlpool Flower City began to teach some more advanced techniques. In fact, besides talent, the most important thing in cooking is one's own hard work.

Xiaoyuzi not only possesses remarkable talent, but she is also exceptionally hardworking.

The master and apprentice ate breakfast together.

Shortly after breakfast, Uzumaki Hanamichi took Tamako out and headed to the morning market.

After Tamako's disappearance, Uzumaki Hanamichi stopped letting her go shopping alone. Sometimes he would go shopping himself, and sometimes he would use shadow clones.

Today, the person who accompanied Xiaoyuzi to the morning market was his shadow clone.

After the shadow clone and Tamako left, Uzumaki Hanamichi's main body transformed into Wolf Fang and headed directly towards the Anbu.

When Uzumaki Hanamichi arrived at the Anbu, he first inquired about the situation of the First Squad and confirmed the mission arrangements for the day before heading to the Hokage's office.

In the Hokage's office, Minato Namikaze was busy from early morning.

The arrival of the two delegations from Kumogakure and Kirigakure put some pressure on him. If he didn't handle the situation well, it could very well lead to conflict.

Upon seeing Uzumaki Hanamichi, Namikaze Minato quickly dismissed his secretary.

Only the fourth generation and Uzumaki Hanamichi remained in the office.

Minato Namikaze inquired about the surveillance situation of the two missions last night.

Uzumaki Hanato then reported the situation to the Fourth Generation.

Minato Namikaze: "I hope the two delegations won't do anything underhanded."

Whirlpool Flower Path: "If we increase our surveillance, they should have the corresponding awareness."

Minato Namikaze nodded: "However, we still need to be prepared. Better safe than sorry."

Uzumaki Hanamichi: "I understand. The first squad's surveillance mission is now complete."

Minato Namikaze changed the subject: "By the way, Ado, there's something I need to discuss with you."

Uzumaki Hanamichi looked at the Fourth Hokage, somewhat curiously asking, "Is it something important?"

Minato Namikaze: "Yes, it's about the ninjutsu exchange meeting proposed by the two delegations."

Whirlpool Flower said, "I've heard about that too."

Minato Namikaze: "In the past, these ninjutsu exchange meetings were basically about sending representatives to engage in actual combat sparring. Although they were nominally ninjutsu exchanges, they were actually a contest between villages. The specific rules and plans for the ninjutsu exchange meeting are still under discussion. No matter what the plan is, actual combat sparring will be indispensable, so I would like to ask you to help."

Uzumaki Hanamichi was somewhat surprised: "I'll make a move?"

Minato Namikaze nodded and explained, "You're not necessarily going to make a move. It depends on the representative sent by the Hidden Cloud Village delegation. If they send Killer Bee, then you'll probably have to step in. Killer Bee is the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki of the Hidden Cloud Village, and he's incredibly powerful. If he uses the power of the Eight-Tails, there are very few people who can match him."

Minato Namikaze's decision to pit Uzumaki Hanamichi against Killer Bee was well-considered. Uzumaki Hanamichi possesses the powerful sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan, capable of suppressing tailed beasts. He successfully suppressed and sealed the Nine-Tails before, so the Eight-Tails shouldn't be too difficult for him.

In addition, Minato Namikaze had another consideration: deterrence. If Hanamichi Uzumaki defeated Killer Bee, it should have a deterrent effect on both Kumogakure and Kirigakure.

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