Under the sorrowful melody of the soundtrack "Memories Crossing Time and Space," the hearts of many in the Shinobi World tightened. Especially the civilians of the Shinobi World, who were watching it purely as a television program, were moved to tears.

【When a young boy is at his most helpless while facing an unbeatable, powerful enemy, yet someone steps forward regardless of the danger to save him, confesses to him, and is willing to die with him. Honestly, who wouldn't want to meet a girl like Hinata in this lifetime?】

【Moreover, Hinata does not value Naruto's future status. Even if Naruto were always a dead-last, never made a comeback, never gained everyone's recognition, and never became Hokage, she would likely still like him. What Hinata likes has always been that passionate boy who keeps trying despite being in adversity and never gives up.】

On the Sky Canopy, under Naruto's nearly voiceless cries, Hinata, who had fainted on the ground, gradually regained consciousness. She slowly opened her eyes, and the world before her became clear.

Opposite her, Deva Path Pain was already standing in front of the fallen Naruto, but he made no move. No emotional fluctuation could be seen in his purple Rinnegan; he just quietly stared at Hinata.

In the scene, Hinata struggled to get up, but she had barely pushed herself up halfway when the excruciating pain, as if her whole body were falling apart, caused her to collapse to the ground again. However, she did not give up. Propping herself up with both hands, she forcibly stood up, her body swaying slightly.

Even so, Hinata still walked toward Naruto, one hand clutching her stomach, the other hanging limply.

At this moment, the music slowed down even more, and scenes flashed across the Sky Canopy—these were exactly Naruto from Hinata's perspective.

When Sasuke and Naruto were fighting in their childhood, and all the girls were cheering for Sasuke, only Hinata was pointing her index fingers, silently cheering for Naruto.

During the Ninja Academy graduation exam, when the underestimated Naruto went on stage to demonstrate the Shadow Clone Jutsu, it was still her cheering silently.

During the Chunin Exams, Hinata, sitting beside Naruto, mustered her courage and said in a very low voice, "My answer, I will show you."

Each scene hid the little thoughts the young girl had never spoken out loud.

Just then, the scene shifted to a young Naruto.

Under the brilliant sunlight, he was carrying his backpack, walking toward the outskirts of Konoha. Suddenly, he turned back with a smile and said to Hinata, who was standing behind a tree:

"Hinata, I always used to think you were a strange person who wasn't cheerful and was always shy."

"Naruto..." Hearing Naruto evaluate her this way, the young Hinata immediately lowered her head, feeling incredibly disappointed.

Just then, young Naruto turned around, not letting Hinata see his expression.

"But, a girl like you... I actually quite like."

"Oh right, I'm going to kick Neji away, you must come watch the match."

...

Year 60 of Konoha, Hyuga Clan grounds.

Hyuga Hiashi felt moved in his heart. Looking at it now, it was indeed his own cabbage that took the initiative. However, it was truly nice that Hinata could eventually marry the one she loved.

Hmm... and two cute children. Thinking of Boruto and Himawari, whom he had seen before, Hyuga Hiashi's face gradually revealed a satisfied smile.

Meanwhile, in the location of Team 8, Hyuga Neji's expression was extremely unpleasant.

Hinata and Naruto, these two... if they want to date, let them date, why kick him? Who did he offend?

...

Soon, these memories gradually faded, and the scene returned to the Konoha battlefield, to Hinata's stumbling figure.

"Stop, Hinata, don't come over..." Naruto could no longer bear to watch Hinata fall and climb up again, finally running out of strength, and slowly crawling toward him. He lowered his head and slowly closed his eyes.

"Cannot understand."

Even Nagato behind the scenes could not understand. The voice of Deva Path Pain rang out, "With your power, why still throw an egg against a rock? Why fight!"

"Knowing full well it's suicide..."

He spoke with confusion, his tone even becoming somewhat intense toward the end.

Yes, why?

Even though she couldn't win, even though she would die, why come? Does so-called love really have such great magic?

However, Hinata did not answer him directly but used her actions to give the answer.

She stretched out her hands and tightly gripped the black rod pinning Naruto's hands.

"To move forward, to keep one's word, because this is my Ninja Way."

Hinata lifted her blood-stained face, revealing a pale smile, her gaze incomparably firm.

Unfortunately, before she could make her next move, Deva Path Pain impatiently raised a hand.

Hinata's body was thrown into the sky again, then smashed down heavily!

"Pfft!"

In Naruto's desperate gaze, another black rod appeared in Deva Path Pain's hand. He raised his right hand high and slammed the black rod fiercely into Hinata's body.

What everyone in the Shinobi World saw in the end was only Naruto's blood-red pupils and a dark red pillar of energy shooting into the sky.

The Nine-Tails had gone berserk.

...

Year 60 of Konoha, at the training ground.

Naruto stood up abruptly, furious:

"Hinata..."

"That Nagato! Too much!"

"If I meet that guy in the future, I'll definitely teach him a lesson!"

Sasuke glanced at him, "Can you even beat him?"

Naruto choked, "I, I will definitely be able to beat him in the future!"

However, the Ninja Way Hinata mentioned was quite to his taste.

Jiraiya and Kakashi exchanged glances, seeing the same worry in each other's eyes.

It was obvious that on the Sky Canopy, Naruto had lost control of the Nine-Tails again and gone berserk.

The Nine-Tails is truly troublesome.

...

Land of Rain, Hidden Rain Village.

Nagato watched the scene on the Sky Canopy, his heart slowly sinking.

Although the Sky Canopy hadn't stated the final outcome of this battle, it had said that Uzumaki Naruto was the so-called Savior of the Shinobi World and that he eventually had two children with Hinata.

Then, his ultimate failure seemed inevitable.

No wonder it said the Akatsuki was wiped out... It seems Konoha was his place of reckoning.

Konan stood silently behind him, her mind still filled with Hinata's stubborn figure. From Hinata, she saw the shadow of Yahiko.

The person who also never gave up and always moved forward.

"Nagato." Konan spoke softly.

Nagato turned to look at her.

"That girl... is very much like Yahiko."

"I know."

Nagato looked at the now-empty Sky Canopy:

"But Yahiko is no longer here."

...

And in the past of the Land of Rain, the original Akatsuki base.

Yahiko was lecturing Nagato with a look of dissatisfaction.

"Nagato! Even if I die, you cannot be so heartless in the future."

"Look at that little girl... how pitiful, how could you bring yourself to do it!"

Nagato sat to the side without refuting.

After Yahiko finished speaking, he finally said:

"You will not die, Yahiko."

Yahiko was stunned: "Huh?"

Nagato looked at him, his eyes full of firmness:

"I have already been able to use the Rinnegan more proficiently. In the future, I can protect you and Konan."

Yahiko scratched his head:

"Oh, that's not important. We have strengthened our precautions against Hanzou now, and strangely enough, they haven't been looking for trouble with us recently..."

Konan added from the side:

"Maybe the Sky Canopy exposed their conspiracy, so they don't dare to act rashly."

Yahiko nodded:

"Regardless, this is a good thing."

He looked at the Sky Canopy, then at Nagato:

"But Nagato, you have to promise me, you absolutely cannot become like that in the future!"

Nagato was silent for a few seconds, then said:

"I will try."

Yahiko glared at him:

"What do you mean try! It's a must!"

Nagato helplessly: "Fine, a must."

Yahiko nodded with satisfaction.

Konan watched the two, the corners of her mouth slightly raised.