Just when he was distracted, Orochimaru and Jiraiya waved goodbye and left.
After a while, a dull cry suddenly came from the distance. Uchiha Miyuki knew that this was the cry of separation between life and death, the cry of the living missing the dead, and the cry of his comrade Baozawa who lost his limbs.
Voice.
"Brother Jian Yue, over there...?"
"Yahiko, stop asking."
Xiaonan shook his head, and when Yahiko saw this, he lowered his head and became silent. Nagato behind them moved his mouth several times, but in the end he could not speak out.
"This is war. Life will die and companions will disappear. I'm used to it..."
Hearing the voice, Uchiha Mitsuki turned around and smiled, but his smile was too forced and looked very stiff.
"Brother Jian Yue..." Xiao Nan murmured with red eyes. The boy's words reminded her of her deceased parents, and she couldn't help but feel a little depressed.
"Is it hard? It's because of love that we suffer when we lose our loved ones." Uchiha Mitsuki pulled Yahiko and the three of them close together: "Remember the pain you are feeling now, and then for me, for
You, for the sake of the justice in your hearts, practice hard!"
Uchiha Mitsuki's words were like a powerful catalyst, hitting Nagato so much that he, who had always been shy, was greatly encouraged and excitedly shouted out what was in his heart: "Brother Mitsuki, Yahiko, Xiaonan
, I want to become the strongest in the ninja world."
...and then go and change the world.
Nagato added in his heart that at this moment, there was one more thing that he had to do in his life.
"What, Nagato, you actually want to be the strongest?" Yahiko said in an exaggerated tone.
His playful expression made Xiao Nan temporarily forget her sadness. The girl thought for a while, and a beautiful smile gradually appeared on her lips: "Then, my dream is to protect you!"
"Xiao Nan, you are so kind!"
Yahiko and Nagato had the same emotion on their faces. The only difference between the two was that Yahiko was more direct and could tease and blurt out complimentary words, while Nagato liked to hide his worries in his heart.
In his previous life, whenever he thought of the big boss Nagato in the anime being killed for being too talkative, Uchiha Mitsuki felt outrageous. Until now, after he came into contact with Nagato, Uchiha Mitsuki understood it clearly - maybe because,
It must be due to Nagato’s character.
"This child can not only let go of his hatred for the Konoha ninjas, accept Jiraiya, and open his heart to the latter, but also trust Naruto, who is almost exactly like Yahiko, put aside all kinds of pain, and use the reincarnation to risk his life to save others... It is really amazing...
...Although he has experienced all kinds of misfortunes, he always believes that there is beauty left in this world..." Uchiha Mitsuki took a deep look at Nagato and said secretly: "I will let the beauty of this world protect you...from now on.
, let the world feel beautiful.”
"Let's go back." Uchiha Mitsuki smiled and rubbed Yahiko's head, and said to the three of them.
"good!"
Yahiko pulled off Uchiha Mitsuki's dirty hands, and Xiaonan and Nagato nodded.
"But, Yahiko, you are going to have an extra meal tonight."
"Really?"
Hearing Uchiha Mitsuki's words, Yahiko looked excited. He thought he would be punished for bringing such a big rhythm, but he didn't expect that he could even get extra food. Is this the Crow King of Konoha? I love it.
"Little one! Little one!"
Because he was about to leave, Nagato hurriedly called out several times. After a while, a small yellow dog came out from behind a rock not far away, wagging its tail, and rushed toward Yahiko.
"I'm so glad you're okay!"
Nagato picked up the little one and said affectionately.
"Woof woof!" The little one happily licked Nagato's face with his tongue.
"Stop it, little one!"
Nagato hurriedly raised his neck to avoid the little love attack. A month ago, this stray dog in front of him saved him. Otherwise, he would have died in the rainy night, and his bones would have rotted in the soil.
I must grow up and protect you... Looking at the few people waiting for him in front of him, Nagato was full of energy.
Xiaonan felt Nagato's sudden change. While she was pleased, she also felt a sense of urgency. Although she was a girl, she didn't want to drag down the team.
"Yahiko wants to change the Land of Rain, Nagato wants to become a strong man... I can't be tired, I must work hard to keep up with their footsteps."
Thinking of this, Xiao Nan clenched his fists.
Several people, each with their own ideas, talked and laughed and walked towards the cave in the distance, which was a warm home for them.
…
"Hanzo-sama, have you really decided? Assassinating a daimyo is a taboo for ninjas..."
"...This is all for the development of the Country of Rain, and some sacrifices are necessary."
Hanzo, who returned to Amegakure Village, sat with his confidants and discussed Uchiha Mitsuki's proposal.
"...Then I will be responsible for this matter."
"Mamura, you..."
"Hanzo-sama, there is no need to be sad... It doesn't matter whether I am in the Land of Rain, but you are different. The hopes of all the people are pinned on you, so you cannot die..." Looking at Hanzo's hesitant expression, he covered his face
The rain ninja said solemnly: "As you said, some sacrifices are necessary... So, just let me go, Master Hanzo!"
"Mamura, take off your mask and let me take a good look at your face..."
"good."
Mamura took off his mask and smiled at Hanzo.
Two men who are nearly 40 years old, at this moment, seem to have returned to the time when they first met, but the touching feeling of meeting has turned into the friendship that stays together now.
"If you can come back, remember to come back... I don't have many friends around me."
"Well... Hanzo-sama, I will work hard." Mamura took a deep look at the man he had followed for most of his life, turned around and walked towards the door.
When he opened the door and stepped out with one foot, he couldn't help but remind: "Hanzo, when this war is over, find a caring person to take care of you... Also, remember to bring an umbrella when you go out and don't get caught in the rain.
, once a person gets older, no matter how strong he is, he will gradually get the root of his disease. Well... and... and... I couldn't think of it, I'm sorry... I should go."
"Wow!"
The door was closed, and even if he couldn't see it, Hanzo could still imagine his friend's retreating figure in the rain curtain mixed with melancholy outside the door at this moment...
A long time passed, and he was still sitting beside the desk.
"Sometimes, some sacrifices are necessary..."
In a daze, Hanzo seemed to have regret in his eyes.
Then, there was a "bang" and the case fell apart in an instant.
Hanzo stood up and couldn't help but ask himself: Is it really right to sacrifice his best friend who has been with him for most of his life in order not to bear the infamy?
Unfortunately, the cold air around him couldn't give him an answer...