Ran nodded. "Naturally. Lord Chisato must have been reminded of her old companions."
"Yes. Back then, because Torikaze was strong, the two of us joined Big Brother and the others' team together."
"We carried out missions together from the time we were children until Torikaze became Hokage. Only then did we officially disband."
"Although we still got along like friends afterward, I always felt that things could never go back to how they were. I don't know whether you understand that feeling."
Ran scratched his head. He truly did not understand that feeling very well, since he had not experienced enough yet.
"Forget it. Don't dwell on it. After saying all that, I feel a little better. Once we get back, I should gather with them too."
Ran did not know how to respond, so he simply stopped speaking and let Chisato have some quiet time alone.
Seiryu and Ryuufuu did not speak either. Clearly, they felt the same way as Ran.
The weather was exceptionally fine today. Sunlight shone across the sea, making the waves sparkle.
They could even see a few seagulls soaring through the sky.
If he did not have so many things to do, Ran would certainly have found this view beautiful beyond measure.
But right now, he only wanted to return to the Land of Whirlpools as soon as possible. He had no interest in admiring the scenery at all.
Chisato and the three youths behind him, however, seemed quite interested, so Ran naturally could not say much.
Besides, they were already moving very quickly. From afar, they could seemingly see the outline of the Land of Whirlpools.
They had waited for more than a year already. A little while longer would make no difference.
So Ran closed his eyes and rested.
His mind still