Months later.
Naruto stood atop the Hokage Tower, cloak fluttering.
Sakura stood beside him.
The village cheered—but Naruto only looked at her.
"This is where I belong," he said. "With you."
Sakura smiled, resting her head against his shoulder.
"And I'll be here," she replied. "Every step."
Cherry blossoms danced through the air.
A whirlpool of chakra and petals intertwined.
End of Arc I. 🌸🌪️