Compared to Shamu, Nagato was far better at enduring loneliness.
Whenever Shamu saw Nagato, he was either taking a walk or training in Wood Release.
Nagato's reason for walking was simple: he just wanted to walk around. After all, his legs had been crippled for far too many years.
Being able to use his legs again made him incredibly happy.
Konan spent every day glued to Yahiko.
It was not romantic—it was because she was specially training Yahiko.
Although Yahiko had awakened to a greatly strengthened body, his actual strength was still nowhere near that of the original Deva Path.
Shamu had specifically checked the system panel. Yahiko still had considerable potential, and his recommended training path was Water Release.
Shamu had even packed up Konoha's Water Release secret scrolls and given them all to Yahiko.
During their month at sea, Yahiko practiced Water Release on the ocean's surface every day.
Luckily, they were surrounded by seawater, so he did not have to spray it from his mouth. Otherwise, his cheeks would have been blown swollen.
With the woman he loved urging him on every day, Yahiko improved remarkably quickly.
By the time they reached Ōguri Island, his strength had reached the level of an Elite Jonin.
Shamu slowly floated down from the edge of the ship.
After a month of relentless day-and-night training, Shamu had finally mastered the Ultra-Light-Weight Rock Technique enough to fly a few days ago.
He had been ecstatic these past few days, floating everywhere without letting his feet touch the ground.
Now that they had finally arrived, he floated off the ship as well.
After Shamu landed, Takuya and Shisui stepped forward.
Takuya stared at Shamu in surprise.
"Clan Head, you can fly?"
Shamu burst into laughter, his face brimming with happiness and satisfaction.
"That's