Natsumi

"What happened here?" Tsunade asked, her voice firm but controlled. Natsumi stepped forward, her eyes darting between Naruto and Patrick. "It just started out of nowhere, Tsunade-sama. Naruto and Patrick were talking, and then suddenly Naruto just snapped and started attacking Patrick. We don't know what triggered it, but Naruto seems to think that Haruto is hiding something," Natsumi explained, her voice soft.

Tsunade's eyes narrowed as she took in the scene before her. Naruto was still seething with anger, his fists clenched at his sides, while Haruto looked like the epitome of innocence. She turned to Haruto, her eyes searching for any sign of deception.

"Patrick, is there anything you'd like to add to Natsumi's explanation?" Tsunade asked, her voice firm but controlled.

Patrick's smile never wavered as he shook his head. "I think I've already said all I need to, Tsunade-sama. As I've told Naruto before, I don't think we can be friends." His voice was laced with a hint of sadness, but his eyes betrayed nothing.

Tsunade's eyes narrowed, her gaze piercing as she searched for any sign of deception. But Patrick's mask was firmly in place, and she couldn't read anything beyond his friendly demeanor.

"I see," Tsunade said, her voice firm but controlled. "Naruto, I think it's time for you to calm down and go home. We'll discuss this further in the morning."

Naruto's face twisted in frustration, but he knew better than to disobey Tsunade. He turned and stormed out of the room, leaving the others to wonder what had just happened.

As the door closed behind Naruto, Tsunade turned to Patrick. "Patrick, I think it would be best if you stayed away from Naruto for a while. He's clearly upset about something, and I don't want things to escalate further."

Patrick nodded, his friendly mask still firmly in place. "Of course, Tsunade-sama. I understand completely."