Time passed. The Hidden Leaf Village changed so much. No one stood still and Orochimaru changed a lot. You probably would have been happy for him and proud if you hadn't been dead...

Time passed. But it didn't heal. He had to help you, had to save you. But here's the outcome: the world and people lived on, with your memory in their hearts, but without you by their side.

He didn't say goodbye to you. He didn't explain a lot. He didn't say a lot.

Yes, he had Mitsuki, his sweet, gentle child, whom he was proud of, whom he loved. If only you could see him...

And you will see.

At first it was a thought, which then became obsessive. It stuck in his head so strongly... Swarmed in his brain like a worm, making him a little irritated. In the end, it grew into determination.

He will bring you back...

Your body was long lost. It had to be recreated from scratch. Orochimaru acted covertly, only Mitsuki knew, guessed, looking into his father's lab.

Mitsuki: - Dad?..

...I know, son. I know. But I have to.

He spoke quietly, stroking your silent face. He knew that he would not be patted on the head for this and, most likely, the fragile trust that he was able to gain after his deplorable past would most likely crack and crumble. But... But you will live again.

Everything was ready. Body, soul, forbidden techniques. It took a lot of strength, but here you are. Lying, breathing, all that remains is to wait for you to wake up.

He waited. He waited and waited and didn’t notice how fell asleep, laying head next to you.