amethyst solitary (naruto u.)

goodbye

It wasn't simple for them to get to where they are at the moment, but they knew that merging their efforts together would pay off in the end.

Team 7, the former Kages, and Hana all looked with delight at Madara's defeated figure resting on the ground.

When Madara returned to the earth, stimulated and eager for vengeance, he wasn't aware Karma can make an appearance and be cruel toward those who intend harm upon others. He assumed he could achieve his goal of restoring peace to the Shinobi world without any interruptions. But like the saying goes, one's self will always suffer or prosper from the consequences of their actions.

And Madara ended up suffering.

The man failed to catch up with Naruto's, Hana's, his brother's moves and the Black Zetsu who had a trick up his sleeve. They had all successfully struck him down and thwarted his nefarious plans in destroying the world.

The ancient princess, who played a crucial part in this crisis, lent a helping hand and used her abilities in the war alongside Naruto and his squad, as well as the resurrected Hokages. She was able to weaken her opponents as a result of an innovative approach to finally end the war.

She proved Naruto, just like she had promised, she was capable of anything.

Capable of defending herself and the teen sealed inside her.

Said past warrior turned her gaze to the sky and watched the moon fade and get replaced by a rising sun.

"It's time to seperate." She whispered for Manaka to hear.

She expressed the detachment jutsu with all her strength and watched Manaka's spirit leave her body. It's as if magic was unfolding right in front of everyone's eyes: Visible oxygen journeying effortlessly out of skin and defining a human shape above the ground.

The violet chakra emanating from Hana's body dissipated and transferred to Manaka, and the teenage girl exhaled deeply as she raised her palms and watched the radiance dance on top of her porcelain skin.

Naruto who was watching from a distance exhaled a shuddery breath.

She was alright. Breathing normally and unharmed!

"Hana, you're free." Manaka uttered in disbelief. Despite the anxiety viciously gnawing her stomach, she felt relieved. Her heart was about to burst into pieces from the sheer excitement. Manaka only wished good upon others, and the first person in line was Hana. She wanted her to experience happiness at last.

"You can finally live the life you were robbed of." Manaka uttered.

Hana stood close to her doppelgänger and thanked.

"It's all because of you dear, you saved me from this constant loop." They giggled in sync, instantly embracing each other into a hug.

In the midst of the reunion, Manaka peered over her shoulder and looked at Naruto. She paused.

While concentrating on her, Naruto saw that she was dissolving into thin air. He couldn't stop himself from biting his lower lip, his teeth grazing a little cut on his skin.

"Naruto," Manaka shifted in place, facing him directly, hands rested by her sides. "I'm so glad you're okay."

Naruto cracked a faint smile. "You stole the words right out of my mouth. I'm the one who should be saying that." he said, approaching her.