At a time like this, were visits to Hirohiko still allowed...?
Leaving the Hokage Building and heading toward his Japanese-style wooden house, Chiba looked up at the sky, which had already darkened. The hazy night made him frown unconsciously.
He had originally planned to see Hirohiko, but clearly, because he had failed to keep track of the time, he now had no idea whether he could still visit the confinement room.
Tch! Sure enough, one wrong step and everything that follows goes wrong! With that thought, Chiba clicked his tongue, his brow furrowed.
...Sigh.
I'm sorry, Hirohiko. I should have gone to see you today. Now that I've delayed it this long, I don't even know if I can still visit you.
Really...
I'm sorry!
Then he let out a soft sigh. As Hirohiko's close friend, Chiba knew that Hirohiko was suffering terribly, both physically and mentally. The person most important to him had died by his own hand, and he was now imprisoned. Chiba should have been by Hirohiko's side. Even if he could not stay with him all the time, he should have visited him now and then, giving him hope and care so that Hirohiko would have the strength to emerge from the shadows.
But now, because of one bad decision, his plan to visit Hirohiko might be delayed again. Since returning two days ago, he had not visited even once this close friend who had always supported him from behind. Chiba felt deeply burdened and guilty.
I should...
Go back first. Even if visits are allowed, I don't know where Hirohiko is being held. I need to go back and ask Kushina-sensei.
Damn it!
I didn't even ask where he was being held! After that sigh, Chiba suddenly quickened his pace, his teeth already clenched.
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