Chapter 297: Danzō II
Later.
As the sun set, Alice stood at the balcony of her apartment, gazing out at the Leaf Village below. Her thoughts were consumed by Arthur's return and the complexities that lay ahead.
The connection with Arthur was a dangerous one, but with her own goals needing to be reached, she knew the players had to be informed.
Just as the sun fully set, Jada returned.
"You're back!" Alice exclaimed, stepping away from the balcony.
"Yes, I am," Jada replied, letting out a breath she didn't realize she'd been holding. "And you won't believe how long I'd been gone."
A few moments later, the girls' apartment was rife with discussions of their ongoing missions. Jada settled into a chair, eager to recount her recent experiences with all the other players.
"So what happened that you're so excited about?" Marge asked, settling into her seat.
"I was trapped in a time loop," Jada began. "Like a real one, I mean. Over and over again, I lived the same day, with no hope of escape until Hoshikaze helped me out."
"Hoshikaze?" Margaret said in a skeptical tone. She then crossed her arms defensively, not willing to accept this plot twist lightly. "Isn't he showing up far too often? I mean, we hardly know who he really is."
Alexander, sensing the tension, spoke up, "Let's not jump to conclusions. What matters is that Jada's here now, safe and sound."