Fusion Ice Release Experience

In the Land of Rivers, a breeze swept through the forest, carrying the damp scent of distant waters.

Minamoto Takuya appeared within the base, his presence as calm as ever beneath the distinctive Fox Mask.

"My lord, you've come." The leader bowed respectfully. The fear in his voice from their first meeting had faded, replaced by sincere gratitude.

That gratitude stemmed from reality. Ever since Minamoto Takuya had entrusted the two special children to them and provided ample support for their livelihood, the lives of those responsible for watching over them had gradually become comfortable and stable as well.

The unease of walking on thin ice had long since vanished, replaced by a feeling mingling reassurance and closeness.

Besides, caring for Jugo and Haku had initially seemed like a difficult assignment, but after getting to know them, they realized it was a blessing.

The two boys were nothing like the spoiled and troublesome "special existences" they had imagined.

Jugo was quiet and reserved, but never caused trouble; Haku was gentle, sensible, affectionate, and considerate.

In terms of temperament, they were practically the kind of children every caretaker dreamed of.

Of course, Jugo's hidden danger remained. His occasional "rampages" had indeed hung over them like a shadow at first.

Fortunately, the Sealing Formula Minamoto Takuya had left behind was exceptionally powerful. It always restrained that destructive force in time and had never allowed it to harm anyone else.

Even more surprisingly, as they spent more time together, the shadow of those rampages seemed to be fading.

Now, whenever Jugo was subdued by the Sealing Jutsu after rampaging, the leader's subordinates even dared to tentatively reach out and touch him when signs of his skin turning to stone first appeared.

Perhaps it was this unconditional acceptance that shortened the time Jugo spent