The clouds, they are moving sun is coming out. The blue sky...it's peeping.
Oh God ! What a beautiful shade of blue there is ! The royal blue, which was never seen before...
Not in the eyes of a mermaid...
Not even in the heart of a deep blue sea...
Why ain't I feeling any pain? I'm sure that I was shot. Then why? Why ain't I feeling any pain? What is this feeling of relaxation flowing through my veins?
And what's that vision I'm observing on the mirror of that sky?
Is that a mirage?
Or is that really you, mother?
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"Mama, look ! What a pretty rose it is !"
"Yeah, it sure is honey."
"I wanna wear it on my hair, mama."
"Okay dear. Let me help you."
…
"Mama ! Mama !"
"What is it, Konan? Why are you crying?"
"Look, my rose. It has withered."
"Don't cry my dear. Every flower gets withered someday. A natural flower never lasts forever."
"But I want a rose which will last long."
"Take this, dear. A paper-rose. It will last long if you cherish it."
"It's beautiful, mama. I love it. I wanna make these more."
"Hahahaha. Okay. Come here. Let me teach you the art of Oregami."
… … … … …
That art of yours, really made my life, mama.
Who is it now? Yahiko?
… … … … …
"Oh man ! Konan, please stop crying."
"Where have you been? Why have you left me alone?"
"I'd just gone to fetch some water."
"Then you could've taken me with you."
"Okay okay I'm sorry. Please don't cry now. I hate to see you crying. I'll never leave you alone again."
"Promise me."
"I promise. Happy now?"
"Yahiko, take this."
"What is it? A paper-rose?"
"Be like this paper-rose, and never wither away, leaving me alone."
"Hahaha ! All right. I will be. I promise I'll never leave you alone again. It's a promise of a lifetime."
… … … … …
You couldn't keep your promise, Yahiko.
Who's this time? Nagato?
… … … … …
"What will you do now, Nagato?"
"I'll be the God."
"The God?"
"Yes. The God, who only knows pain, who only showers pain upon all."
"Nagato, take this."
"A paper-rose? What's with it?"
"Can you be like this paper rose and never wither away?"
"I can. The God never withers."
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The God himself withered away. Everybody did. Even now, I'm withering away. Is there anyone in this world who will not?
The sun, it's so bright.
Wait a second. That's not the sun. Someone's face is appearing again.
Who's that? Do I know him?
Is he the one who will not wither away?
Is that, Uzumaki Naruto? That face, that grin, it is him.
I see. I get it now.
He's the only one, whi can bring the light of hope in this cruel dark world.
The sun's coming out now, with happy golden rays.
Uzumaki Naruto, please, don't wither away.
Cause you are the only bridge of hope.
The only paper-rose, in this world full of dry-roses.
