In Mitsuki Country, the ninja army returned and recuperated.
Worn out from the fierce battle, Yu fell asleep the moment his head hit the pillow. Though there was still so much he could not let go of, he slept soundly and peacefully. It had been a long time since he had slept like that.
In his haze, Yu felt an itch on his cheek. Something incredibly soft and delicate brushed against it, while a warm, fragrant breath drifted into his nose, making him feel especially comfortable.
When he opened his eyes, he saw Rin's rosy little face. What had been brushing against him was Rin's hair, and what had warmed him was Rin's breath.
Yu was briefly lost in thought.
Only when Rin, her lips carrying affection and her eyes full of tenderness, softly asked, "You're awake. How do you feel?"
"I feel much better." Yu lifted the blanket and sat up. His thoughts returned from the flames of war in Jianzhou Country, and once he reconnected with reality, his gaze became clear and sharp. He looked up at Rin. "How long did I sleep?"
Rin said, "Three days."
Yu paused. "Three days... That long?"
"It wasn't just Obito." Rin turned around, her small hands clasped behind her back, her gaze profound. "This battle was too bitter, too difficult. Everyone... was beaten back to their original state, weren't they?"
Yu drifted out of bed and put on a brand-new black robe.
"But we won..."
Whoosh!
He pulled open the curtains, and bright sunlight scattered the gloom.
Having experienced the darkness of war, one could better understand just how precious the sunlight of peace was.
"Yes, we won!" Rin smiled beautifully. "You must be starving. I'll go make you some breakfast."
In the past, Xiyang had always made breakfast.
Now, Yang