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As the room settles into a heavy silence, Sasuke raises an eyebrow, a deep curiosity creeping into his gaze. "Is there anything else Kaguya knows? Any more information we need?"

The Brown Zetsu stands unmoving, its voice unwavering. "Kaguya is taking her beauty nap right now. If you wish to know more, you'll have to wait until she deems it necessary to awaken. You can ask her later."

Sasuke's eyes narrow, a mix of annoyance and disbelief. "So we're just supposed to wait? For her to wake up on her own terms?"

The Brown Zetsu remains unfazed. "You may inquire again later, when she feels it's time. Until then, there is nothing more to share."

A deep frustration fills the air. Tsunade, who has been listening intently, can't hold back any longer. Her voice rings out, sharp with disbelief. "How is she sleeping at a time like this? The world is on the brink of collapse, and she's... resting?"

The Brown Zetsu doesn't hesitate. "Kaguya's actions are her own. She does as she pleases. And to understand more about her, there is something you must give in exchange."

The room grows even quieter. Every eye is on the Brown Zetsu, its cryptic response raising more questions than answers.

Minato speaks up, his voice calm but tinged with frustration. "What do we have to give? What could we possibly offer Kaguya in exchange for her attention?"

The Brown Zetsu doesn't answer directly. "The cost will be clear when the time comes. Kaguya will decide what she desires in return. Until then, you must wait."

Naruto clenches his fists, his determination surging. "So, we can't do anything until Kaguya feels like it, huh?"

Sasuke gives him a cold look, the frustration he's feeling mirrored in Naruto's eyes. "At this rate, we're going to have to solve this ourselves."

The Brown Zetsu steps back, its task complete for now, but its cryptic words leave a lasting unease. "Remember, you must make your moves wisely. Information comes at a cost."

The Room Is Left in Confusion

The group stands, caught between frustration and urgency. They are left to wonder, as they have so many times before, if they can truly rely on Kaguya—or if they'll have to fight alone.

Tsunade's expression hardens. "We've been left in the dark again. But that won't stop us. We can't wait on Kaguya."

Hashirama nods in agreement. "We'll prepare for the worst. Kaguya may not be with us, but we can still fight for the future of this world."

Naruto looks to his friends, his usual optimism returning. "We've been through tough times before. We'll keep moving forward. I won't stop until everyone's safe."

Sasuke stays silent for a moment, his mind calculating. "We can't wait forever. The enemy is out there, and we'll face them with or without her help."

But even as they prepare to move forward, the questions linger in the back of their minds. What is Kaguya really planning? What price will they have to pay to get the information they need?