Shibai Ōtsutsuki stared at Otsutsuki Nami in stunned disbelief.
They had been together for several thousand years.
At first, their relationship had indeed been very good. Back then, they faced pressure from other Ōtsutsuki in the outside world, and if either of them died even once, they would be doomed beyond redemption.
Under those circumstances, they could only huddle together for warmth.
He truly missed those days, and a trace of tenderness inevitably surfaced in his eyes.
Several thousand years had passed.
The distance between them had only grown wider. Now, Otsutsuki Nami's apology reminded him of just how close they had once been.
So Otsutsuki Nami had followed him here not because of Uchiha Akira.
She had come for him!
For a moment, he could not help but feel moved.
Within the Otsutsuki Clan, feelings were the most luxurious thing of all.
Otsutsuki Nami parted her rosy lips slightly, her gaze gentle. "Shibai, can you forgive me?"
Shibai Ōtsutsuki could not help saying, "I can, Nami. Let us reconcile!"
Then he seemed to think of something and suddenly turned serious. "But you cannot compete with me for Uchiha Akira's corpse."
Otsutsuki Nami: "..."
Just wait, you bastard. I'm going to fucking kill you!
A gentle smile appeared at the corners of her lips. "Of course. To me, the friendship we have shared for thousands of years is far more important than a mere Uchiha Akira."
Seeing Otsutsuki Nami's obedient response, Shibai Ōtsutsuki could not help but form a suspicion.
Over all these thousands of years.
When had Otsutsuki Nami ever lowered her head to him?
Not even when they had faced their greatest danger back then. It seemed... his departure had made Otsutsuki Nami realize just how important he was!
A spark of heat rose in Shibai Ōtsutsuki's heart.