There was only one possibility: they had been killed.
If someone truly could kill them, that meant Torikaze had already died as well.
For now, such a person did not exist anyway.
"Uncle, you've just returned to the clan. Are you satisfied with all these changes?"
Amado was referring to the electrical wires and appliances visible everywhere.
He was worried that Windcloud Mountain would be angered by how the clan had been transformed.
Windcloud Mountain waved his hand with a chuckle. "Of course I'm satisfied. The Windcloud Clan had always been quiet and deserted. Ever since I was little, there was hardly anyone at home."
"Now that I have all of you, and all these children, the entire clan grounds are so lively. I couldn't be happier."
No one truly enjoyed living alone forever.
If someone did live that way, it wasn't because they hated being around people. It was because they had no choice.
The clan had passed down through a single line for generations. There had only ever been one person of the same age—himself. Even if Windcloud Mountain had not wanted to be alone, he had no way around it.
"It's good that you're satisfied. If there are any appliances you don't know how to use, just call me anytime!"
As Amado spoke, Minato's family of three returned as well.
They had gone to see Lord Ashina that morning. Ashina's emotions had been rather unstable lately, and Hashirama was afraid he might do something rash.
So he had sent Minato's family to visit him. Bringing little Naruto along could give Ashina some motivation too.
Seeing such a large crowd gathered together, Minato became curious about what was going on.
"Oh, Minato's back too. Come quickly and meet Uncle!"
Amado called out and pulled Minato over.
He introduced