[It's obvious he really means that, and it is a few more beats before he resumes speaking.]
You left the village, and Sasuke eventually killed you. I don't have a clear idea on the time you had between but... Naruto vouches for you, and it seems you talked to him at some point about what had happened. At least, he seemed very sure of his information about you having been under orders.
It was... confirmation for my own guesses. I hadn't talked to the older you yet then either. But...
[Voice locked]
I'm so sorry.
[It's obvious he really means that, and it is a few more beats before he resumes speaking.]
You left the village, and Sasuke eventually killed you. I don't have a clear idea on the time you had between but... Naruto vouches for you, and it seems you talked to him at some point about what had happened. At least, he seemed very sure of his information about you having been under orders.
It was... confirmation for my own guesses. I hadn't talked to the older you yet then either. But...
Is that what you wanted to know?