That single sentence left the Third Prince frozen on the spot. Yes, what achievements did he have that could make his father proud? None.
Had he accomplished any great deed that benefited the entire Uzumaki Clan? No.
Could he be forgiven merely because he had fathered a good son, one who would lead the Land of Whirlpools toward prosperity in the future?
There was nothing about him that could make his father proud, nor was there anything that deserved his father's forgiveness.
The country had fallen into its current state entirely because of his incompetence.
"I understand what I need to do, Lord Torikaze. In the future, I'll personally go to Konoha and ask Father this question."
Torikaze said nothing after hearing this and simply left the shore.
The Third Prince also left the shore, leaving only two chairs standing alone on the beach.
As the seawater continuously washed over them, the two chairs began to shift, eventually disappearing bit by bit into the sea.
Early the next morning, after Torikaze and Tomohiro finished breakfast, they left Uzushiogakure to take a stroll.
There had originally been many small villages around Uzushiogakure, and they had once been quite lively.
But now, they had all been absorbed into the shinobi village.
Still, the Land of Whirlpools was a rather large island. Aside from Uzushiogakure, there were also villages inhabited by ordinary clan members.
The largest village probably had one or two thousand residents.
This trip had been intended to let Tomohiro see the sights of the Land of Whirlpools, so the two of them simply wandered around together.
Ran also wanted to come along, saying he could serve as their guide. Since he had nothing else to do, Torikaze agreed.
"Lord Torikaze, don't judge the Land of Whirlpools by its poor national