In the light and in memory, countless figures emerged, and myriad voices intertwined, shattering the eternal silence:
A cool, determined woman’s voice hoped the Divine Tree would find a way to stabilize him, its words hiding both possessiveness and concern;
The Tailed Beast roared in a fit of rage, condemning humanity for avoiding harm and chasing profit. It alone understood his turmoil, and its words hid a lonely plea for him to stay;
A proud, low male voice spoke with unwavering certainty, saying that his very existence was hope, and believing in him to the end;
Bright, hearty laughter filled the air with sunshine, calling him a friend and promising to change the world together, their bond never to fade;
A young man’s voice, still tinged with innocence, brimmed with joy as he invited him to witness his wedding to the one he loved, cherishing his dear friend’s blessing.
More indistinct faces and familiar voices surged together. At last, all the waiting, longing, pain, and warmth condensed into a single heartfelt murmur that pierced space and time and echoed again and again, resonating from every soul:
“I’ll wait for you.”
