My final encounter with Naruto Uzumaki was inevitable, as both of us had grown in power and conviction. We faced each other at the Valley of the End, the same place where our paths first truly diverged. Naruto, as always, wanted to bring me back to the village, believing that I could still be saved from the darkness I had embraced. But for me, this was about breaking free from everything—the village, my past, and even my connection to him. I had made up my mind to sever all ties, and Naruto was the last person standing in my way. His determination, however, was unshakable, and I knew this battle would decide everything.
As we fought, it became clear that neither of us was willing to back down. Our clash wasn’t just about our ideals; it was the culmination of everything we had been through—our friendship, rivalry, and the pain we both carried.
Even though I gave everything I had, Naruto never stopped fighting for me, even when I tried to push him away. In the end, we were both left broken and exhausted, neither of us achieving a decisive victory. But in that moment, I finally understood what Naruto had been trying to show me all along—that bonds weren’t something that could be severed so easily. It was through that final battle that I realized I could still find my own path, without completely abandoning everything I once had.