"Huh? The protective charm Sako embroidered?" A flicker of surprise crossed Yui's eyes, followed by understanding.
So the Flame Half-Sleeve on Hatake Sakumo's left arm in the original story wasn't a "Hokage half-sleeve," but a protective charm Sako had embroidered. No wonder it had stood out so oddly among the mismatched decorations.
That little mystery in her mind had finally been solved.
"What's wrong, Yui...?" A trace of confusion crossed Hatake Sakumo's face as he watched her stare blankly.
"Ahem..." Coming back to her senses, Yui coughed softly a few times and changed the subject. "Nothing. I was just wondering why you don't teach this Hatake Blade-Healing Technique to your future son yourself."
"Uh... well..." Hatake Sakumo froze, an inexplicable emotion stirring within him. He didn't know why he had entrusted it to Yui either. He had simply followed his heart and handed it over.
He shook his head gently and offered a strained explanation. "I might have a lot of missions in the future. If I can't look after my future son, I'll have to count on you to help..."
"So that's what you're worried about..." Yui nodded and let the matter drop.
"All right, Yui. Now that Wave Breaker is in your hands, I'll be leaving..." Hatake Sakumo waved, turned, and walked away.
Seeing Hatake Sakumo leave, Orochimaru stayed no longer and followed him out.
But before they had gone far, a voice called from behind them. "Sakumo, Orochimaru, wait. Something's happening..."
Both men stopped and turned around.
Yui stood with her eyes closed and her delicate brows tightly knitted, her expression pained.
Hatake Sakumo paused, exchanged a glance with Orochimaru, and realized something was wrong. They both walked back.
"Yui, what's wrong?" Nai Hyuga came out of the room and held Yui steady, concern written across her