How could he possibly covet the Land of Fire's territory?
"In that case, there's nothing else to discuss. Make your preparations. I'll also be taking Lord Ashina and Lady Mito back."
Ran hurriedly thanked them both. "Thank you to Grandpa and great-aunt for your help this time. I don't know when we'll meet again, so Ran thanks you both for your guidance!"
Mito smiled faintly at his words. "Listen to yourself. We're family, so it's only natural for us to help a junior like you. The future development of the Land of Whirlpools is in your hands. Work hard."
Although Mito no longer had much to do with the Land of Whirlpools, she did not want her roots to decline. If the Land of Whirlpools could prosper and grow stronger, then as a member of the Uzumaki Clan, she would be honored as well.
"Good child, develop on your own from now on. Grandpa won't come disturb you anymore. You've done very well—far better than your father. Keep it up."
"Thank you for Grandpa's help. Besides, Grandpa is coming home, so how could it be a disturbance? The Land of Whirlpools was founded by your own hands. I merely took it over. The Land of Whirlpools will always be your home."
Hearing his grandson speak like that, Ashina's heart warmed immensely. Even his own children had completely disregarded him as their father in their struggle for power and profit.
They had not visited him even once in years, yet this grandson did not care about power at all. He cared more about feelings.
It left Ashina with deeply mixed emotions.
"Good child, with those words from you, Grandpa is already satisfied. I ask for nothing else."
He let out a heavy sigh. "We're leaving. Take care of yourself. Grandpa hopes