Tobirama Senju stayed in the palace, questioning the Ōtsutsuki father and son about various matters.
Hashirama Senju followed Xuanhui and Pakura into the forest outside.
"The trees here really are unusual! It looks like the environments on the moon and Earth really are completely different..."
Hashirama sat cross-legged on the ground, sensing the natural energy on the moon!
Xuanhui and Pakura walked over to the lakeshore and sat down, their shoulders touching.
Pakura hugged her knees with both hands as the breeze scattered the loose strands of her hair.
"Xuanhui... are you really busy?"
She reached out and took Xuanhui's large hand, intertwining their fingers.
A trace of unease and helplessness lingered in her eyes!
"Not as busy as you imagine. Although a lot of plans are underway at once, I'm the one handling everything."
She lowered her eyes, her gaze drifting across the lake. Only when it settled on Xuanhui's profile did it regain its focus.
"I know you're hiding something from me... but I won't pry.
"I'll work hard to stand by your side. Whatever you need, I'll find a way to help you..."
She had stood beside Xuanhui, watching him converse confidently with others.
He spoke of things she couldn't follow, discussing knowledge and history she didn't understand...
Even with all the love Xuanhui showered upon her, Pakura's sense of inferiority had never entirely faded.
Whenever new people or things appeared around him, she inevitably felt anxious.
She wanted to act strong and avoid causing Xuanhui trouble.
But at that moment, Xuanhui took Pakura's other hand.
He placed her hand over his heart.
"Can you feel it? My heartbeat."
"Yes. It's very strong."
He gently cradled Pakura's head, pressing her ear against his chest.
"No matter what you're like, my heart beats faster for you.
"If you