Hela/Chapter 85: You haven't eaten yet, I'll be fine.

By the time Alan Folker arrived at the Hokage office in the Hokage building, it was already crowded with people.

“Naruto-ge,” Alan Folker called out.

“Folker, you’re just in time. I have something to tell you to do.” Naruto turned around and looked at Alan Folker, saying, “After we leave, you’ll help Shikamaru-ge and the others handle the Village’s affairs.”

Kushina knew Alan Folker’s strength was too low and didn't want him to go, so how could Naruto not think of that?

“No! Naruto-ge, I want to go with you all,” Alan Folker shook his head, his tone firm.

“Your strength is too low right now. If you go and encounter danger, what am I supposed to do?” Naruto shook his head, refuting him.

Among their group, the weakest was an elite Jonin. Alan Folker, a Chunin, really couldn’t help at all and might even drag everyone down.

“Naruto-ge, don’t worry, I definitely won’t be a burden,” Alan Folker quickly assured him.

“No, it’s still too dangerous. I’m not at ease,” Naruto shook his head, refusing once more.

“Folker, don’t get involved. Listen to Naruto,” Sakura, who was nearby, also advised.

This time, she would also follow Naruto. Besides her, there were Kiba, Sai, and Shino Aburame.

Kiba, Sai, and Shino all had elite Jonin strength and were mainly responsible for reconnaissance, while Sakura had Kage-level strength and was responsible for healing.

“If you don’t take me, I’ll secretly follow you later,” Alan Folker pouted, his attitude exceptionally resolute.

This left Naruto speechless. Seeing such a stubborn Alan Folker, he truly felt a bit helpless.

“You, really… sigh!” Naruto sighed.

“Naruto, just take him,” At this moment, Shion, who was nearby, suddenly interjected, looking at Alan Folker and saying.

“Is that okay?” Naruto said with a frown.

“It’s fine,” Shion smiled.

“Alright, since Shion said so, Folker, you can come with us,” Naruto nodded, agreeing.

“Thank you, Naruto-ge,” Alan Folker quickly thanked him.

“Alright everyone, check your equipment, see if there’s anything else you need to take. After you’re ready, prepare to depart,” Naruto waved his hand, looking at everyone and saying.

Soon, everyone was ready, each fully armed.

“Kakashi-sensei, Shikamaru, after I leave, the affairs of the Village are entrusted to you,” Naruto, donning his Hokage cloak, looked at Kakashi and Shikamaru and said.

“Don’t worry!” Kakashi nodded, then said, “But you all, you must be careful!”

“Mm!” Naruto nodded heavily, then looked at Sakura and the others, saying, “Depart!”

“Swish, swish, swish!”

At Naruto’s command, the figures of the group disappeared from their original spot.

“Is Folker really okay going with them?” Kakashi looked at their disappearing backs, then asked Shion.

“There won’t be any problem,” Shion nodded.

“Folker, you must come back safe and sound!” Kushina stood by the window, watching them leave, and murmured.

Her beautiful eyes showed deep worry.

“Swish, swish, swish!” Sakura, carrying Alan Folker, moved through the forest, following behind Naruto and the others.

“Why did you insist on coming along this time?” Sakura quietly asked Alan Folker.

Alan Folker’s speed certainly couldn’t keep up with theirs, so Sakura had to carry him.

“I’m worried about you,” Alan Folker naturally couldn’t say he was worried about Hinata. It was better to say he was worried about Sakura to gain her favor.

“Why are you worried about me?” Sakura’s heart pounded when she heard that.

“If you were just on Earth, I wouldn’t be worried about you, but you’re going to the Moon. I’m afraid you won’t be able to come back and will be trapped up there. I want to be with you,” Alan Folker said seriously.

“You!” Sakura’s cheeks flushed upon hearing Alan Folker’s words, and she was incredibly touched.

This time they were going to the Moon, and no one was entirely sure they could return safely. For her sake, Alan Folker, a Chunin, was accompanying her, risking life and death. How could she not be moved?

This was enough to prove that Alan Folker wasn’t just playing around with her during this time, but truly liked her.

“You, you must stick close to me later. Don’t run off, understand?” Sakura took a deep breath and solemnly instructed him.

“Don’t worry, Sister Sakura, I won’t be a burden to you all,” Alan Folker nodded and said.

“If you encounter an enemy, hide and let me handle it. Don’t try to be a hero, understand?” Sakura sternly instructed.

“Sister Sakura, are you worried about me?” Alan Folker looked at Sakura and asked.

Sakura’s face flushed, but she still nodded lightly.

Seeing Sakura nod in admission, Alan Folker was overjoyed. He glanced at Naruto and the others ahead, then whispered, “Don’t worry, Sister Sakura, you haven’t eaten yet, so I won’t be in any trouble.”

“Pfft!” Sakura lightly chided.

While chatting, the group stopped at the entrance of a cave.

“This is it. According to Shion’s information, this should be the passage to the Moon,” Sai said, pointing to the cave ahead.

“Mm!” Naruto nodded and instructed, “You all investigate the situation inside this cave.”

Sai, Kiba, and Shino exchanged glances, then each used their Ninjutsu to investigate the situation inside the cave.

“No abnormalities detected,” Sai and Shino said simultaneously.

“I smell a faint scent of Hinata in this cave. It seems that person left from here with Hinata,” Kiba also said.

“Good!” Naruto nodded, then looked at Alan Folker and said, “Stick close to Sakura, and absolutely do not wander off.”

“I know, don’t worry, Naruto-ge,” Alan Folker nodded.

“Let’s go,” Naruto led the way into the cave.

Then, everyone followed him into the cave.

The cave wasn't very large, only wide enough for four people to walk side by side.

As Naruto walked, his eyes scanned and observed the surroundings.

Before long, Naruto arrived at a spacious area where a massive formation was present.

“This must be the teleportation array,” Naruto said to himself, his gaze fixed on the formation.

“Let’s all stand on it together,” Naruto said to the group.

Everyone nodded, then stood together on the formation, activating it.

“Buzz~”

The formation glowed with a faint white light, enveloping the group. Gradually, the white light became dazzling, and Naruto and the others instantly vanished from their original spot.

When Naruto and the others opened their eyes, they were already in another world.

“Is this the Moon?” Naruto murmured, then said, “Sai, you all investigate.”

“Sai?” Naruto didn’t hear a response and called out again, then turned around. When he saw that no one was around, he was stunned.

“Damn it! It’s a random teleportation!” Naruto’s expression changed. If it was a random teleportation, then Alan Folker might also be alone.