...Like a Child!

"Whoosh—"

The three of them walked blankly out of the corridor, their eyes slowly widening as a gust of wind suddenly blew in from the side, whipping up their hair and clothes until they snapped taut in the breeze.

Three eagle cries rang out above their heads.

At that moment, they stood atop the Second Hokage's stone monument. The sun shone brightly, the sky was a clear blue, and three eagles soared high overhead, circling above them.

The entirety of Konoha lay spread out beneath their eyes! As far as they could see was nearly all Konoha territory. The crowds walking through the village and the rows upon rows of shops all came into view, presenting a scene of prosperity and peace.

Warm,

yet magnificent! "Is this... our village?"

At that moment, Yukina's slightly widened eyes seemed to sparkle. Perhaps she was too astonished, for she could not help taking a few steps forward. As she moved, Konoha in her view seemed to grow larger, and parts that had been hidden behind the stone monument due to the angle were revealed. An indescribable feeling immediately welled up in her heart.

"It's... impossible to describe!"

At the same time, Hirohiko could not help taking a few steps forward as well, his eyes full of amazement.

"Yeah..."

Even Chiba, who had already come here once before, could not help marveling again. "This is our village."

But as soon as he said that, Hirohiko and Yukina turned to look at him together. Besides their awe at the magnificent sight, there was also a trace of surprise at Chiba's words.

Feeling their gazes, Chiba froze for a moment, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.

What's going on?

*The way they look, it's like I said something that surprised them. Did I say something