Natsuki found Haku practicing Ice Release.
He condensed an Ice Crystal Doll in his hands, then kept carving it.
Haku had already made an Ice Crystal Doll of Natsuki with Ice Release and was now slowly refining it with Chakra.
Natsuki's sudden appearance brought a delighted look to Haku's face.
He picked up the Ice Crystal Doll, compared it to Natsuki's face, and asked:
"Lord Natsuki, do you think this looks like you?"
Natsuki accepted the ice crystal with both hands. Though it was called an ice crystal, it was not cold at all, and its properties were extremely stable.
There were even traces of Sage Chakra on it. Natsuki could not help but marvel at Haku's remarkable talent.
The figure had gradually been carved with muscle lines and skin texture, making it lifelike.
It was how Natsuki had looked when he first met Haku in the Land of Water.
After so many years, Haku still remembered it.
Stable ice crystals meant Haku had a high affinity for Ice Release, while the intricate sculpting showed that his Chakra control was excellent.
"It looks very much like me. Don't just make one of me—make one of yourself too."
Upon hearing Natsuki's praise, Haku's eyes curved into crescents again.
"I will. I'll make it afterward."
"Kisame and Kyoko are back too. If you miss them, you can go see them."
To Haku, aside from Natsuki and Kimimaro, the people who had accompanied them when he escaped his misery had left the deepest impression on him.
Kisame, who looked fierce but was actually a very kind person, and Kyoko, who always spoke gently.
Haku nodded slightly. "Kimimaro and I already saw them after we returned. Sister Kyoko is pregnant now."
Natsuki understood at once. No wonder Kisame had not gone to Konoha this