The rain fell heavily after Arthur finished his report about the situation. He felt involving himself in this world wasn't that good and he had a few things to do before going to another world as well as establishing a portal here.
" Igashi, I will leave the matters in your hands because I trust you. Meanwhile when I meet my students and try to figure things out, find out who is messing up with us."
Arthur spoke coldly when he looked at the report because he found something unusual in each report like the masked man and internal problems.
" I understand, my lord. Your students came today and waiting for you in the executive room."
Igashi bowed with a calm tone, knowing Arthur was aiming at the culprit behind his students' death. He was a kind man who showed mercy toward his enemies but even he couldn't write off blood debt easily.
On the other hand, the executive room atmosphere was lively due to the arrival of his students who were bickering with each other.
" Well, well. Look at this. You didn't change, did you?"
Nawaki snorted at Fugaku who was folding his arms with a cold face. Before leaving his village, Nawaki asked for his help but he was refused by him so he harbored some bad blood.
" Fool. If you stayed here, you could have changed the ways."
Fugaku didn't back down either as he glared at him with a cold face. He blamed Danzo's confidence in him because he ignored his words and chose to leave the village which made things difficult for him.
" Relax, captain. Nawaki is still kind. He didn't mean it."
Makoto tried to dissuade the duo but they didn't budge a bit despite being old. As for Kushina, she was snoring in the corner while Pakura remained silent because she was regarded as an S class missing ninja. If it wasn't Igashi, she wouldn't be able to pass the defense around the village.
Click*
As soon as the door was turned, they focused their attention on it because they were expecting someone.
" Well, it appears that you are having fun without me. Here take this."
Arthur grinned with a gentle face while giving them Popsicles like old times. The face of their mentor caused their chat to halt as they showed different expressions.
Fugaku was guilty because a few nights ago, he kidnapped his whole clan with him and left them in the city as they were confused. On the other hand, Nawaki choked with emotions since he was the closest student to him, so he was extremely happy to see him.
The three girls also didn't hide their emotions. In their lives, only Arthur gave them chances to become normal humans, not weapons. Hence, they regarded him as their sole family.
" Teacher!"
Kushina bear-hugged him while he struggled to get out of her hug. Arthur swore she was as strong as people in his city despite having no talent for elemental jutsus.
" Teacher!"
Makoto and Pakura bowed to him as Nawaki also did the same to show their respects.
" You have gone through a lot during my absence. You all have grown up to be splendid people and made me proud of you. I don't blame your choices and I support you always."
Hearing his words made them emotional as they cried even though they were adults. The heavy pent-up of stress and rage went into the drain as they released them all.
Look at his students who made Arthur happy after these years. He always recalled their images in his head and wondered how they were doing in the end. Moreover, the guilt was slightly lessened when he saw their smiles once again.
Meanwhile in Eden.
Shisui was in dilemma, not knowing what to do now after agreeing ( coerced) with them. He looked at his clansmen who were going through 5 stages of grief and adaptation to the city.
At first, they were confused and some even tried to use force but after seeing those metal men and humans with superpowers, they became quiet. Furthermore, they even got support and brief explanations about their futures which made some of them relaxed.
Obviously, there were bunches with different thoughts, but they remained quiet because they heard they could become leaders with effort and skills which calmed them down and the city didn't challenge their authorities either.