A Thief for a Thousand Days

Land of Snow

Rainbow Crystal Wall.

Over in Konoha, the entire Sarutobi Clan had also been driven out of the village, though those people had vanished halfway through.

However, the Sarutobi Clan's complete withdrawal from Konoha and their status as rogue ninja had become an established fact.

With Kushina and Hinata by his side, Naruto completed Princess of the Storm's final filming.

With his parents nearby, he had gained better control over the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Cloak.

He had finally managed to compress the Tailed Beast Cloak down to the surface of his body.

Minato and Kushina had also stayed here for quite some time and were preparing to return to the village.

The group stood before Natsuki, bidding him farewell.

"Master, aren't you coming back with us?"

Natsuki had been sitting here for many days already, yet he still showed no intention of stopping his cultivation.

He opened his eyes, kept his emotions calm, continued absorbing Natural Energy, and said to Naruto:

"Improving a technique isn't that easy. The fact that I only need to spend some time on it is already a good thing."

Naruto had gained a great deal from this trip, but seeing that even his powerful master was still working so hard at cultivation deeply inspired him.

"Don't worry, Master. I'll train hard after I return too!"

Natsuki nodded slightly, then said to Minato:

"Minato, leave a Flying Thunder God Mark here so it'll be convenient to travel in and out later."

"As long as my Shadow Clone doesn't fight, it should last for quite a long time. You can discuss anything with him."

Minato knew that Natsuki's Chakra Quantity was astonishing. His Shadow Clone could last far longer than a day or two.

"I understand, Natsuki."

Shisui had successfully cultivated Sage Mode, and his