Might Duy entered the Forest of Death through the Gate marked C.
Just before entering, he and Sosuke exchanged a glance.
Grinning to show his pearly white teeth, he gave Sosuke a thumbs-up, as if entering the Forest of Death were the very definition of youth. He looked absolutely delighted!
Next was Tsunade, who entered through the Gate marked A.
Seeing how pale she looked, Sosuke, for some reason, suddenly found himself calling out to her.
"Tsunade..."
At the sound of her name, Tsunade immediately turned around and stared in surprise at Sosuke's smiling face.
"Be sure to stay safe in there."
Sosuke kept his smile and spoke softly.
Yet inside, he was utterly surprised by his own actions.
He wasn't usually so impulsive. For some reason, he'd just called out to her as if compelled by some unseen force, and the whole thing felt absurd.
But when Tsunade heard Sosuke's words, a blush spread across her face. The corners of her lips curled into a sweet smile, and she looked at Sosuke happily.
"I will. You be careful, too."
Then she waved and turned to walk into the Forest of Death's gloom.
For some reason, her steps were much lighter, as if Sosuke's words of concern had driven away all her earlier unease.
Nearby, Dan, who had wanted to say something to Tsunade, hesitated and failed to speak in time.
He saw the happy smile on Tsunade's face and watched her figure disappear into the darkness, feeling a little dejected.
Soon it was Sosuke's turn. He entered through the Gate marked C.
Unlike the other ninja, he didn't immediately hide himself as soon as he set foot in the Forest of Death.
He strolled forward as if he were walking through his own home.
He looked completely calm and