Natsuki worked with Orochimaru to record some data and left behind a few samples for his research.
It was already getting late.
Since he had promised Minato to stay another day, Natsuki decided to rest for one more night.
Natsuki opened a Space-Time Door and returned to Sasuke's home.
Sasuke was highly sensitive to spatial fluctuations and immediately turned his head.
"Lord Clan Head, you're back."
Natsuki nodded and saw that the living room was packed with people.
After all, they had far too much to discuss, and they had been talking until now.
Moreover, they had received Minato's message that afternoon.
Knowing that Natsuki would be leaving tomorrow, they had also been considering a farewell gift for him.
"You all are really energetic." Natsuki glanced at the clock on the wall. It was already midnight.
Yet not a single person had gone to sleep.
Thinking that Natsuki would be leaving tomorrow, Sasuke felt somewhat reluctant.
"Lord Clan Head, can't you stay a few more days?"
Natsuki shook his head. "Altogether, I've been here for nearly a month."
"The Time Flow Rate between the two sides is roughly one month over there for one day here."
"In terms of time flow, nearly thirty months have passed in my time-space."
"Although I haven't been here for very long, it has already been far too long for my family."
"Understood, Lord Clan Head. Come visit again when you have time."
Sasuke had already known that time flowed differently in the two time-spaces, so it was difficult for him to persuade Natsuki any further.
"It's late. Everyone, go get some rest."
Natsuki called out to them, not wanting to say more, then headed to the room he had used before.
The others looked at one another and prepared to rest as well.
After