: Lilac hugged Naruto tightly as tears streamed down her face. "Oh Naruto, I had no idea you carried so much pain and sadness inside you. I'm so sorry for not realizing sooner," she whispered. Kurama patted Naruto's head gently. "You have been through so much, kid. But now you have a family that loves you and will always be here for you. Never forget that," he said warmly. The rest of the Freedom Planet cast watched in silence, admiration and respect in their eyes for Naruto's bravery and resilience. They gathered around him and Lilac, offering words of comfort and encouragement, happy to have such a strong and inspiring person as their friend.