Opportunities to reach the Six Paths Level did not come every day, nor could just anyone become a Six Paths Level shinobi.
"I know, Yahiko. Thank you. I just got carried away when I heard the Trial Tower offered a chance to reach the Six Paths Level."
Yahiko laughed. "That's good. Even Six Paths Level shinobi are beyond what young people like us can attain. Maybe we'll have the chance someday, or maybe we'll remain at this level for the rest of our lives."
"But even so, we still can't stop moving forward. We have to do everything we can to accomplish more of the things we want to do."
Those words vaguely made Nagato see the shadow of the Yahiko who had already passed away.
As expected of you from Another World, Yahiko.
Though their personalities differed greatly, there were still places where they were extremely alike.
"I understand, Yahiko. Thank you for the reminder."
Yahiko patted Nagato on the shoulder. "We're friends. No need to be so polite."
The two Konans listened to Yahiko and Nagato's conversation from the side, both deep in thought.
But they quickly came back to themselves, their expressions noticeably more relaxed, as though they had come to terms with something.
"Nagato, you haven't eaten anything good during your past few days in Konoha, right? Come on, let's have hot pot for lunch today."
"Right! We could even open a hot pot restaurant in Amegakure later. It'd definitely be a huge hit!"
Nagato and Konan were a little confused. What was a hot pot restaurant? They had never heard of it.
But judging by Yahiko's excited expression, it seemed to be some kind of delicious food.
"Then all right. Let's go eat this hot pot for lunch. My treat."
Yahiko rolled his eyes at