Chapter 87 - Chapter 89 (1/2)

Dragon opened the door to his home and inside was everyone that lived here. He had gathered everyone for this meeting and now he had arrived with the last two people.

Dragon walked inside with the boys following behind him. They had a frown on their face because they knew Dragon's punishments were never kind.

”I'm glad all of you could gather for this. Let's get this family meeting going.” Dragon sat down at the head position at the table.

”This is about you leaving isn't it?” Naruto said with a depressing look. He knew this day would come eventually.

”Let me explain first.” Dragon put his hand on Naruto's shoulder and gave him a reassuring smile. He didn't like the idea of leaving, but it couldn't be delayed any longer. Dragon initially wanted to leave when Naruto had grown up but that just wasn't possible anymore.

”Gildarts is going back to his homeworld alone. Sylvia and I talked through this with Gildarts and we decided this was the best option for us.” His eyes scanned through the crowd and felt the respect and adoration most of them had towards him.

”Obito, Jugo, you two have the option of staying here or following me back to Gildarts homeworld. The choice is entirely up to you.”

”Master Dragon, I... I wish to follow along. I have longed for the day where I can explore beyond the boundaries of a single world.”

During all these years, Jugo had gotten a full understanding of what made each word different, and just how many there were. He had mentioned early on that he would love to one day explore another world. So this was his chance to make that dream come true.

”I understand. And Obito, what about you?”

”Lord Dragon, I wish to stay here. I swore that I would protect this house and this family. So I will stay and protect Naruto, Sasuke and Lady Sylvia.” He said in a tone that spoke about how much he burned for his duties to protect them.

”I'm glad that both of you have found something you burn for” He smiled at them both.

”I remember when I found you both. Even though you lived completely different lives, you were oddly similar in how you perceived the world around you.”

”Now look at you. You have both found something worth living and fighting for. I asked both of you a few years ago to live and show me that you are someone of worth. And I am happy to say that you both have become someone that I am proud of.”

”Thank you, Lord Dragon!” Both men slammed their head on the ground and thanked Dragon deeply.

”Atlas, what's your decision? Even though I think I already know the answer.” He looked at the Giant tiger.

”I wish to accompany Gildarts if he agrees to it.” Atlas bowed his head to the god that had birthed him and given him all this power he held.

”Of course you can. You're my first friend after all.” Gildarts gave Atlas a big smile in response.

”Ryu, you will stay here and work with the other commanders. Keep working according to my plan and this world will soon be ours without much resistance.”

”Understood, Lord Dragon.” He bowed and answered.

”Now, Sasuke and Naruto. Listen up.”

”I know you have your differences, and I know you love beating each other up. But while I'm gone try and take care of each other, because the family doesn't come from blood, it comes from love, trust and respect.”

Dragon put one finger over each of the boy's hearts and poked their chests.

”It's in here, Naruto, Sasuke, if you ever start to question who you are, look into your heart. The answer is always inside.”

”Can't you ever stop being so cryptic,” Naruto complained loudly, and Sasuke sighed in disappointment.