Leaving

Uzumaki Hane roared in her heart, "No, I will never give up..." Uzumaki Hane consciousness, the excruciating pain continuing. She didn't know how much time had passed, but by then she was almost unconscious.

Suddenly, with an Uzumaki Hane's mind Fourth Gate opened, and a surge of power seemed to burst forth from his body, instantly flowing throughout. Like a rebirth, he felt a warm, radiant sensation, completely immersed in the experience. It felt like an eternity, yet also like only a moment, before Uzumaki Hane regained consciousness. Feeling brimming with Uzumaki Hane, he roared to the sky, his Chakra sweeping outwards.

Feeling his body brimming with power, Uzumaki Hane felt better than ever before and couldn't help but burst into laughter. "With the opening of the Fourth Gate, my strength has at least doubled. Next time I encounter Deidara and the others, I can easily defeat them."

Overjoyed, Uzumaki Hane jumped into the lava, took a lava bath, and then soared into the sky. Calculating the time, three years had passed, and the plot was about to begin. The Akatsuki should have already sent people to capture the Tailed Beast; the curtain was about to rise. It was almost time for him to go back. The thought of leaving the place he had lived for so long was truly hard to bear. But thinking of his friends in the village, he was eager to return.

When Uzumaki Hane returned to the palace, a dignified and beautiful woman was handling matters. Unbeknownst to her, Shion had grown up. At this moment, Shion looked exactly like the one in the original story, and with her ever-increasing strength, she had gained a unique charm. Thinking back to that little girl who had grown into a graceful and dignified woman, Uzumaki Hane felt a sense of emotion.

Seemingly noticing that Uzumaki Hane had returned, Shion looked up, a gentle smile on her face, and said, "Uzumaki Hane, you're back."

Uzumaki Hane reached out and touched her hair, saying, "What's wrong? You seem a bit strange today."

Shion's expression changed, and she slapped away Uzumaki Hane's hand, saying coquettishly, "Don't touch my head, you can't just touch a girl's head like that."

Uzumaki Hane smiled and said, "Alright, this is the real you. You look awkward like that."

Shion pouted and snorted. After a while, she said, "Are you leaving?"

Upon hearing this, Uzumaki Hane paused for a moment and said, "I haven't even spoken yet?"

Shion said, "A few days ago, you said you planned to go into seclusion to break through to a higher level. Today, I feel that your strength has increased again. It seems that you have broken through. You once said that if you broke through again, you would leave."

Uzumaki Hane said, "That's right, I've been away from the village for over three years, and it's about time I went back."

With a look of reluctance on her face, Shion said, "Uzumaki Hane, can't you stay a little longer?"

Uzumaki Hane said firmly, "No, I have very important matters to attend to and must leave. However, Shion, you can come with me to Konoha. Didn't you make a condition before that I take you to Konoha?"

Shion said, "I don't want to go to Konoha." Actually, Shion also wanted to go back to the village with Uzumaki Hane, but she couldn't bear to leave the villagers of the Land of Demons.

Shion forced a smile and said, "Uzumaki Hane, would you like to go for a walk with me?"

Uzumaki Hane smiled and said, "No problem, let's go then."

Shion said, "I want you to carry me on your back; it'll be faster that way."

Uzumaki Hane knelt down in front of Shion, picked Shion up, and felt two soft mounds behind him. For a moment, Uzumaki Hane was stunned, thinking to himself, "Shion, you've grown up."

Shion noticed that Uzumaki Hane acting strangely and asked, "What's wrong?"

Uzumaki Hane naturally wouldn't say that, and changed the subject, saying, "I remember the first time I carried you on my back, you screamed in terror."

Shion's pretty face flushed slightly, and she immediately shouted, "Don't you dare think about it!"

"Then let's go," said Uzumaki Hane. With a flash, she left the palace, leaping across the rooftops and quickly disappearing.

Upon arriving at the town, Uzumaki Hane put Shion down, and the two walked into the town together. Shion seemed to have turned back into the little girl she used to be, running around happily and searching for all sorts of strange and wonderful stalls.

Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, the sun has set, leaving only the evening glow on the horizon, turning the sky crimson.

Uzumaki Hane and Shion stood on a hillside outside the town, gazing at the beautiful scenery around them at dusk. A cool breeze playfully lifted the corners of their clothes.

Shion gazed into the distance, then suddenly turned to look at Uzumaki Hane, her eyes shining brightly, and said, "Uzumaki Hane, I like you."

Uzumaki Hane was stunned, her head buzzing, and she didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Shion said, "I know you have many important things to do. I don't need your immediate reply. I will wait for you in the Land of Demons. After you finish what you've done, come back to me. I will wait for you forever." Then, her body emitted a purple glow, and she slowly disappeared from Uzumaki Hane's sight.

Uzumaki Hane watched Shion leave, completely stunned, but she didn't try to stop her.

The next day, Uzumaki Hane came to the main hall, intending to tell Shion that she was leaving. However, she was stopped by Taruho said, "Uzumaki Hane, Lady Shion is currently cultivating and it's not convenient to disturb her. Please leave. I will report to Lady Shion later."

Uzumaki Hane knew that Shion didn't want to see her. In fact, Uzumaki Hane didn't know what to say to Shion, after all, Shion had just confessed to her yesterday. Uzumaki Hane sighed, her figure flashed, and she left the palace, embarking on her journey back to the village.

After Uzumaki Hane left the palace, Taruho said, "He's gone."

Shion walked out of the palace, her Shion already streaked with tears.

Taruho said with heartache, "Lady Shion, since you're so reluctant to let Uzumaki Hane leave, why don't you try to keep him?"

Shion shook her head and said, "He has his own mission to complete." After saying that, she turned around and went back to the palace.

The journey was uneventful, Uzumaki Hane quickly returned to the village. Looking at the familiar scenery around her, she felt a sense of nostalgia.

Uzumaki Hane ran through the streets and soon arrived at her little house, but unfortunately, she didn't run into anyone she knew.

Uzumaki Hane gently Gate of Opening. Although the house hadn't been lived in for a long time, it was spotless, probably cleaned by Yamano Koromo. Uzumaki Hane looked around; everything was unchanged, which felt welcoming.

Uzumaki Hane didn't immediately head to the Hokage's office. Instead, he wandered around the village, wanting to see what was going on around him and how everyone was doing. He figured the Konoha 12 had all grown up and were capable of standing on their own.

As they strolled around, they arrived at the Yamano family home. Just then, Yamano Koromo was about to leave when she saw Uzumaki Hane. Tears welled up in Yamano Koromo's eyes, and she threw herself into Uzumaki Hane's arms.