Chapter 356: Lightning Beast Running Jutsu
At the border of the Fire Country, where the land softened into quiet woods and distant mountains, Arthur waited patiently.
The sun was just about to set as he stood there with his arms crossed, disguised as Hoshikaze.
When Jada finally arrived, her steps quickened, and her face lit up with relief. She looked tired but happy to see him. Arthur watched her approach and noted confidence as opposed to her sadness from earlier.
"Sorry I'm late!" she greeted.
"There's no need to apologize," he answered.
"Sorry, it's a habit... I mean, it was just a hard time leaving the village to get here on time."
Arthur remained silent for a moment, observing her, before gesturing for her to walk a little further from the main trail and toward a quiet clearing surrounded by trees.
When they reached the open space, he turned to face her directly and said, "Before we start training, I need you to explain what exactly happened with your friend."
Jada looked downward for a moment before gathering her thoughts. Then she began to recount her recent experiences, speaking slowly as she described the event. And after she was done, she explained the aftermath.
"Alice is really upset with him," she quietly continued. "She's been crying over him, and she keeps asking herself how he could do something like that. I think she's torn between her feelings for him after all that."
Arthur's face remained calm and unreadable. He listened carefully before making the correct call.