Kakuzu, You've Made Something of Yourself

Renye gently closed the diary and smiled soundlessly.

"So the old man had a habit of keeping a diary."

There was a great deal written in it, and most of it concerned Renye.

It was clear that he truly had not wanted to adopt Renye at first, but his attitude gradually changed as they spent more time together.

By a twist of fate, the two had become adoptive father and son.

Even now, Renye found it unbelievable. Perhaps this was what people called destiny.

When Renye returned to the courtyard, he saw Izuna Uchiha slumped dejectedly in a chair. Edo Tobirama was nowhere to be seen.

"Renye," he murmured softly. "That guy doesn't want to be revived."

With his old rival gone from the house, the place suddenly felt empty.

His brother was not home, and his old rival was gone.

All at once, he felt there was no point in staying in the courtyard.

At that moment, he finally understood why his brother had left him behind to travel to other dimensions.

"Mm, I know."

Renye answered quietly.

If Tobirama Senju had wanted to be revived, he surely would have told him before dying.

If he had not said anything, then he had no such intention.

The Rinnegan clearly possessed such a powerful ninjutsu as the [Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique], yet no one was willing to use it.

Without lingering attachments, death might be the best destination.

Renye's gaze fell on Izuna and Danzo. Would they also give up the chance to be revived someday?

And what about himself?

Over the years, he had discovered no signs of aging in his body.

Perhaps there were some, but they were not obvious.

He had always remained in the state of someone in his twenties or thirties.