Using Yumotolu to slow the flow of time in Double-Moon Space and synchronize it with the outside world, Yu opened Yomotsu Hirasaka.
Beside the Divine Tree, Hashirama held Tobirama in a long embrace. "My good little brother, you've really suffered this time!"
Tobirama smiled and patted Hashirama's back. "Big Brother, it's not like we're parting forever. We'll meet again sooner or later."
Mito said, "Tobirama, remember to take good care of yourself out there!"
Tobirama nodded. "I will, Sister-in-law."
Madara said, "I'm looking forward to seeing just how strong you'll become when we meet again... Tobirama."
Tobirama said, "I don't think I'll disappoint you."
After their farewells, Yu drew Hashirama, Mito, and Madara into the Space-Time Dimension, then looked back at Tobirama. "Second Uncle, I'll leave this place to you..."
Yu took a step forward. Whoosh! Yomotsu Hirasaka closed, and the vast Double-Moon Space became cold and empty, with only Tobirama remaining!
Tobirama turned to gaze at the Divine Tree, which had grown to a hundred meters tall. "For the next hundred years, it'll be just you and me keeping each other company..."
Land of Iron, Netherworld Valley.
"We stayed in Double-Moon Space for a little over two months, but only seven days have passed in the mortal world..."
Yu murmured as he leaped to the mountaintop and looked over the endless snowy fields. "After the ninja war, the Land of Iron is as desolate as ever. Since I'm here, I should go see Mifune..."
Back when Xiaoxue had gone missing in Netherworld Valley, Yu had flown into a rage and said some rather excessive things to Mifune. Looking back, it had been inappropriate. The first thing he did upon seeing Mifune was offer an apology.
Mifune was flattered. "Not at all. Family is the foundation of human ethics.