After forming a Summoning Contract through the Rinnegan, the Nine-Headed Snake Sage vanished into a cloud of white smoke as well!
Their purpose in entering the Realm of Reincarnation had been fulfilled!
"Every summon I could find in the Realm of Reincarnation is now mine..."
Yet Naruto felt there was something he could not put to rest.
"What caused this mist shrouding the forbidden grounds of reincarnation?"
"Is the Realm of Reincarnation we've explored really all there is?"
"Thinking about it, every summon we've encountered so far was born in the land we inhabit..."
"Quite a few members of the Ōtsutsuki Clan possess the Rinnegan."
"I have reason to believe the Realm of Reincarnation isn't exclusive to us!"
The thought that a far vaster world might lie connected beyond this mist filled Naruto with excitement!
"One step at a time. For now, let's leave it at that..."
Naruto Uzumaki closed his eyes.
Pitter-patter.
The familiar room was filled with the soft sound of rain.
The three sitting on the same bed exchanged knowing looks.
Naruto asked with a smile, "Hinata, how did you like the adventure?"
Hinata smiled back. "Mm, it was lots of fun..."
Konan climbed off the bed. "Then I suppose I'm no longer needed. I'll leave you two lovebirds to rest."
Naruto said, "Konan, if you don't mind, why not stay and sleep here..."
"Huh?!" Hinata froze in shock.
Clack!
The frog slippers beneath Konan's feet flipped over on the floor!
"Are you serious?"
Her orange eyes stared unblinkingly at Naruto.
Naruto stretched. "Of course I am. Because I've got something to go out and take care of..."
"..." The light instantly left Konan's eyes.
Then, fond despite her exasperation, she said, "There's no helping you. Go on. I'll have a chat with Hinata..."
Hinata held a