"It's getting late. Why don't you eat here? Your master's wife went out to buy groceries and probably isn't back yet."
Torikaze shook his head. "We've already started cooking at home, so we won't stay."
Their main task of bringing Nagato to meet Nawaki had been completed, so there was no need to remain for a meal.
Besides, there would be plenty of chances to eat together. At Nawaki's wedding tomorrow, they would even be seated at the same table.
"Fine, do as you like."
Hashirama did not insist. He simply turned and went back inside to rest.
After Yahiko and Konan took a walk around the Senju Clan Grounds, they returned to Hashirama's courtyard.
"Since you're back too, we can head home and rest."
With a snap of his fingers, he brought the group back to the Cloud Clan Grounds.
Torikaze left the three of them behind and went to the Pavilion to pour himself a cup of tea.
Within his perception, the remaining two hundred-plus roses had shown no movement. It seemed no one had been able to find them.
Still, a few were gradually discovered.
When the time limit expired, around a hundred remained. Those hundred flowers randomly selected nearby people and delivered themselves to them.
After the time limit expired, Torikaze returned to the sky. "All Crystal Roses have found their owners. Those who possess a Crystal Rose, remember not to be late tomorrow. Otherwise, you'll have to make your own way to the venue."
Only a small number of people in the village had obtained Crystal Roses, so they would not make a show of it. The village was currently filled with all sorts of people, including many outsiders.
It was better to keep a low profile.
Of course, plenty of people were still celebrating.