Starting as an inventor from Hunter x Hunter

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Moreover, the members of the troupe did not seem to care much about what happened during this period.

During their journey, they also discussed the personnel changes in the brigade over the past three years, as well as the purpose of the brigade leader's gathering of everyone.

Therefore, although they are not yet the Phantom Troupe of the future.

But at most, they were only slightly pleased with Mog's return.

Except for Salazar.

"Mog, is the outside world fun?!"

"Mogg, did you see anything interesting or new outside?!"

"Mogg, is it really as dangerous outside as they say?!"

“Mog…”

Sarasa chattered on and on, asking all sorts of questions.

She was incredibly curious about the outside world.

In the past, there was Hilla she could pester and ask questions about.

But now~~~

Salazar felt a little lonely whenever she thought of the departed Hira.

But there's no time to grieve over the departure of former companions now.

What lies ahead is a brand new future!

"So Mog..."

Salazar's dejection dissipated, replaced by anticipation as she looked at Mog and said:

"What are you planning to do now that you've come back?!"

Everyone in the group knew perfectly well why the others had left.

Basically, everything was in preparation for this moment.

Therefore, upon hearing Salasa's opening statement, everyone immediately perked up.

Then he stared at Mog with eager anticipation.

Even Nobunaga and Feitan, who had been tempered by the outside world, looked at each other with the same gaze.

Even Finks, who was still muttering about his clothes, stopped tidying up.

Well, to be fair...

Phinks's fashion sense has always been quite dramatic.

"Yes."

Mog didn't keep them in suspense and simply nodded in agreement.

And before Salazar could even begin to cheer, Mog continued:

"And it's not just me, you all need to get involved too."

Mog chuckled and looked around. "Since we've already said it, we're a team."

"So, of course, we should all work together on things like this."

"Are we... a team?!"

Sarasa couldn't help but get excited again.

However, her expectations collapsed the next second.

"It's a team, but..."

Mog looked at Salazar: "You've been excluded from this operation."

Salazar: "???"

"Why?!!"

She immediately puffed out her cheeks and glared at Mog with a huff.

It's as if it's saying, "If you don't give me a reason that can convince me..."

I'll cry right now and make a scene for you!!

However~~~

"Your adoptive mother, she actually always wanted to go out and see the world, didn't she?"

Mog's words silenced Sarasagan.

"She is getting old now, and her health is getting weaker and weaker."

Mog seemed not to notice and continued talking:

“I remember that her biggest wish was to go out into the world.”

"Salasa, the question you want to ask me is actually on behalf of your foster mother, isn't it?"

Sarasa has her own family.

Although she wasn't her biological child, her adoptive mother and the family that took her in treated her very well.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have developed such an optimistic and cheerful personality.

When the tragedy occurred on the original timeline.

Kuroro and his group are searching for clues and information about Saraza's whereabouts.

I even went to Sarasa's foster mother's house specifically to look for her.

It's astonishing that a group of young men from Meteor Street would come to someone's house to ask questions.

It is clear that the family members are very gentle and friendly.

Now, those years have passed.

Sarasa's adoptive mother is also getting older.

Every resident of Meteor City harbors a dream of seeing the outside world.

This is especially true for the elderly.

The older you get, the more you realize that time waits for no one.

This feeling intensifies, making one even more determined not to let it become a regret in life.

"So, take your adoptive mother and go see the sights of the outside world."

Mog spoke softly, and then took out two pieces of identification:

"These are the identity documents I asked a friend to get for you and your adoptive mother while I was away..."

Mog walked up to Sarasa and took her little hand.

He placed the two identity documents in her hand.

“I still have Sheila’s phone number here. Once you’re outside, if she’s in a place where you can get a signal, you can contact her.”

"And it's not just her, you can contact all of us too~~~"

Mog gazed at Salazar, who stood silently with his head bowed.

"We are also your strongest and most solid support."

Everyone else listened quietly as well.

While Mog was speaking, no one said anything more.

Even though she felt sorry for Sarasa, her best friend was Paknotta.

At this time, it is also not appropriate to express any opinions.

Ultimately, it is Salazar's own choice to make the decision.

"But……"

Salazar finally raised his head.

Those once bright eyes were now completely bloodshot.

"Didn't we agree to form a troupe together and perform in every corner of the world?!"

"This doesn't conflict with you taking your adoptive mother out to see the world."

Mog smiled and said, "We've always been good partners."

"However, what we are about to do may have significant side effects and backlashes in the short term."

"Therefore, at some point in the future, we cannot allow you, and even more so, your adoptive mother, to bear such a risk."

Upon hearing this, Salazar immediately wanted to speak.

Mog waved his hand, directly interrupting what she was clearly about to say:

"I know what you want to say."

"As companions, we do need to share these burdens together."

But~~~

Mog chuckled and said, "As companions, we should consider each other's needs even more."

“You and your adoptive mother don’t have to face unnecessary troubles and pressures from the future with us right now.”

"Go ahead and explore the world. If you wish to return after you have seen it all, you are still welcome."

"There will always be a place for you in the troupe, Sarasa."

Finally, Mog gently placed his palm on her head:

"Just like Sheila, who left before."

When Hilla was mentioned, Salazar completely lost his composure.

Two lines of tears began to stream down her already bloodshot eyes, which could no longer be held back.

"Really... is there still a place for me?"