Chapter 296: Danzō I
Hoshikaze, still holding Jada securely, landed softly at the outskirts of the village. She was then filled with overwhelming joy, feeling the gaps where despair had threatened to snuff out her light.
"The time loop—it's over!" she shouted, clasping her hands together, unable to contain her excitement. She spun around in circles while laughing. Then she flashed a smile toward Hoshikaze. "You did it! You really did it!"
"We did it," he corrected. "Let's just hope you don't find yourself trapped in another loop."
"No need to tell me twice!" she replied with conviction, feeling her heart flutter.
The two confirmed that they were not only freed but that Kakashi was somewhere in the village. And from the looks of things, he was headed their way.
Hoshikaze prepared to take his leave, causing Jada's smile to falter.
"Wait!" she said, stopping him. "You're leaving already?"
He regarded her by slightly turning his head. And with a smirk, he simply stated, "I have duties elsewhere."
"But... I... I thought we could celebrate."
Despite her smiling, he could sense her disappointment; she had really hoped that he would at least come back to the Leaf Village with her.
"When will we meet again?" she pressed in a softer yet earnest tone.