The more he listened to the words of the three generations, the more Minato’s expression darkened. The invitation and the second generation are also listening to the story without saying anything to see if they are concerned. Naruto just kept his gaze on Sarutobi, wondering what he was thinking.
“That’s why Danzou and I were at odds over Naruto, and in the end I was able to bring Naruto back at the same time as I rose to the position of Hokage… But Danzou didn’t give up.”
“Is it monotone again…”
“Danzo took advantage of the chaotic moment I was dealing with after the Gumi Incident and informed the villagers that Naruto was the Gumi Jinchuryeok. They left no evidence, so they couldn’t speculate. Some even tried to kill them, so I decided not to let them know that Naruto was Minato’s daughter to prevent further confusion… I changed my surname to Kushina’s.”
After hearing that, did the second generation not even get their last name properly? The muttering of “That” became Minato’s dagger and lodged in his chest. I learned that a ninja is someone who perseveres, and he thought so too, and practiced it. While thinking about that, Minato recalls the time when Naruto sealed Kumi.
“I’ll seal half of the gumi to me and the rest to Naruto, then I’ll seal your chakra to Naruto.”
“My daughter… I don’t want Naruto to shoulder such a heavy burden! And why do you have to be a demon! You don’t have to die in order for me to meet the future Naruto, and that’s for a very short time!”
“…”
“Naruto doesn’t have to be sacrificed for the sake of the balance between the attempted crimes, for the sake of the country, and for the sake of the village! You don’t have to sacrifice yourself because of me!”
“Abandoning a country, abandoning a village, it’s the same as abandoning a child. If you’ve lost your country, you don’t know very well how harsh life is for people who lost their country…”
“…”
“And my family are ninjas!”
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Minato, who had a conversation with Kushina, lost his life after sealing Kumi, Kushina, and his own chakra to Naruto with Shigwibongjin and Bagua seal. At the time, I thought it was the best option. It was such a selfish thought. If, as Kushina said, she had survived and protected Naruto… No, if the attack had been stopped before that…
While Minato was regretting it in his heart, Sarutobi’s story continued.
“The rumors of the Gumi Jinjuryuk had already spread unstoppably, so I made a decision.”
“I don’t think that decision is…”
“Yes, to the children… Above all, I made an unspoken rule never to tell you about gumi. At that time, in order to prevent further rumors from spreading… and Naruto, I made a rule for you.”
“What does it mean for me?”
“Naruto, I didn’t want you to know that you were carrying the gumi who killed your parents. For the same reason, when you asked about your parents, you didn’t answer…”
“Then how would you describe my life?”
“Certainly, there were many problems. At the time, various incidents were overlapping and confusing, so I couldn’t take care of you properly. So I entrusted your food, clothing, and shelter to the dark women… but there were many people who hated you even among the dark women…”
“…”
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Minato, who was listening to Sarutobi’s words, shouted as if he couldn’t understand.
“Now..Wait a minute, 3rd generation! Didn’t Naruto have my legacy…and Kushina’s legacy?”
“I’m sorry, Minato. We had to repair the damage during the Gumi Incident, but the Hokage treasury was destroyed and exhausted because of Gumi…”
“It can’t be…!”
“It’s funny, I heard that during the Uchiha Incident, the inheritance was not properly passed on to Sasuke Uchiha for a similar reason…”
“that…!”
“It’s enough. Listening to this will only increase your hatred.”
Naruto glared at Sarutobi with a will to live for once, then turned his gaze to the invitation.
“First Hokage, I’ll ask you. What is a village…what is a ninja?”
“What is a village…what is a ninja…”
“The village rejected me, hated me, and isolated me. Of course, there were some, but there were people who treated me warmly. However, because of the other villagers, everyone eventually alienated me. I know what the village is and why it bothers me. want”
“…”
“And I want to know what a ninja is. I learned that a ninja is a person who endures. So even though I didn’t want to become a ninja, I kept enduring it. It was painful to the point of death, and even though I was so sad, scared, and angry, I endured with human strength. But in the end, nothing changed. No. …Jiraiya’s grandfather, who was the only family member, passed away.”
Naruto wiped away the tears he had unknowingly shed and looked at the invitation again and asked a question.
“Tell me, don’t you know the answer ?”
” Hokage…I want to listen to your answers and come up with an answer. Will I get my revenge on the leaves…”
“Revenge on the leaves? The kid who fell into hatred… I’m here…!”
The 2nd Hokage, Tobirama, begins to breathe life on the back of Naruto’s words. And the moment he raised a finger, Hashirama glared at Tobirama while emitting chakra that was thicker than he could live.
“Tobirama…!”
In an instant, the space was filled with dark chakra, and Tobirama, as well as Orochimaru and Kabuto, became nervous and wary, and Kurama protected Naruto with his tail against Naruto’s will.
“Finger down…”
“…Okay, let’s release that wild chakra, Min-hyung”
Tobirama sighed inwardly, lowering his fingers and reaping his life. Then, Hashirami starts to laugh out loud as if blowing away the heavy atmosphere.
“Kuhahahaha! I’m sorry, I’m sorry! But… I can’t believe that Gumi would try to protect the Jinjuryeok by herself… And even with that much pain, she wants to know if it’s right or not before taking revenge… You’re more of a ninja than me!”
“…”
“And I can tell you about the town, but it’ll take a while.”
“If possible, I want this child to tell the story he wants as soon as possible. I don’t have much time.”
“There is no time?”
When Orochimaru speaks at the words of invitation, the three generations ask questions. Then, Orochimaru casually gives a big shock to the Hokage.
“We’re at war right now. It looks like Madara Uchiha has resurrected and wants to wipe out all the ninjas in this world.”
“””!!!!”””
When the Hokage heard this, they were greatly surprised and realized the seriousness of the situation. And, sensing a very powerful chakra from a distance, he also realizes that Orochimaru’s words are true.
“…Every era is a war.”
“I can definitely feel the strong chakra and Madara’s chakra from the 2 o’clock position. I don’t think it’s a lie.”
“If not, we will go to the battlefield!”
As if anticipating the shouts of the three generations, Orochimaru explains while signing a seal.
“You are under the control of Kabuto’s Eto Rebirth Art, so your actions are limited. If you want to go to the battlefield, let’s finish talking.”
“We’ll talk about it later! Madara has been resurrected, but do you know how serious the matter is?!”
“I’m on this side. If Naruto doesn’t agree, I can use the gods to knock down the leaves. At this timing.”
At Orochimaru’s words, Tobirama laughs and opens his mouth as he clings to the wall to get out.
“I’m going. I’m the one who came up with this technique in the first place. I’m not the one who will be bound by your Eto reincarnation…!”
As Tobirama tries to break down the wall, Kabuto receives Orochimaru’s signal and uses Hashirama’s cells to restrain Tobirama. Seeing that, Hashirama smiled and opened his mouth.
“Sarutobi, you’ve raised a ninja of considerable skill.”
“It is an honor to be praised by the ninja god.”
“hahahaha! I transplanted my cells to strengthen my controlling power, Tobirama…Your senses are a bit dull.”
Orochimaru and Kabuto notice that Hashirama can break Kabuto’s control and attack at any time, so be careful not to leave a gap. Hashirama opens his mouth as if to reassure the two.
“Orochimaru, don’t worry. The first priority is to free the core that binds that child. Did you say she was the daughter of the fourth generation? It will be… Then it will be meaningless even if we win the war.”
“Haa… hyung, do whatever you want”
As Tobirama sighs in abandon, Hashirama sits down to begin talking. And I start to think about where to start talking. And when I look at Naruto, I open my mouth.
“If it’s not true… where should I start talking about it… Yes! If we’re going to talk about the village and ninjas, we’ll have to start talking about Uchiha and Senju.”
Hashirama talked about what happened, starting with his meeting with Madara, how they joined forces to meet the village, and how Madara attacked the village after leaving the village. And at the end, he talked about his determination to endure to protect the present world in order to protect the village, and even talked about killing Madara.
“I don’t know how Madara was resurrected, but… I definitely killed my friend. For the sake of the village.”
“…”
“A village… was originally meant to connect clans. It was a valuable fortress to create order out of chaos and maintain it. Protecting children, avoiding useless conflicts… and realizing peace.”
“…”
“However…just like what happened to you in the village…no, he created a lot of darkness, not just him. Maybe what Madara said was right…I don’t know if I was anticipating this situation. I am the ninja who created this situation. And the ninja who acknowledged that is none other than me. So I think. A ninja is a person who perseveres for a goal… However, ninjas are different depending on what they are aiming for. Just like Madara and me…”
Naruto’s expression slightly changes after hearing Hashirama’s words. In the meantime, Naruto hated the fact that he was a ninja because being a ninja was just enduring. Don’t do it. If you had a goal… No, there was a wish to spend the night not wanting to cry anymore. I was so preoccupied with revenge that I forgot my dreams.
“The one who perseveres for the sake of a goal…a ninja… ”
” What about…was my story helpful in any way?”
Naruto nodded slightly at Hashirama’s question. However, the question is still better, so this time I ask a question while looking at Tobirama.
“The 2nd Hokage, I have to ask you. What do you think of the Shin Ju-ryu?”
“It’s a means to control attempts, part of a system that maintains balance between countries. But…”
“…?”
“At the same time, a colleague or a family member or a close friend”
“Then why do the villagers…”
“Listen carefully, child. Humans are inherently selfish and foolish creatures. If you are hurt, you will inevitably hurt others. Usually, you hurt the person who hurt you… but if that person is gone What if?”
“…getting angry”
“That’s right. Things related to the hurt you hurt yourself… or even hurt things that have nothing to do with it. In other words, you can’t take your anger out on Mi-soo, so they blame you instead, people… and hypnotize yourself. The target you hurt, Mi-soo. By equating it with the Jinju power.”
At Tobirama’s words, Naruto’s expression darkens as he recalls the townsfolk swearing at him as a monster in the past. Tobirama continues the story by recalling Mito Uzumaki, his older brother’s wife.
“It’s a common environment for the Injuryeok, but they are despised and hated instead of the attempt… But there are exceptions. There are people who see the Injuryeok as a person.”
“…!”
Naruto reminds me of Irukawa Teuchi and Jiraiya.
“Those who are loved by them are saved, know love, and grow as they learn affection. And in the end, they forgive even those who hated them and come to love them. “
“A runaway?”
“Misuran touches the darkness in the heart of the seal from the moment it was originally sealed by the seal. In order to make it go wild and break the seal to take away its body…”
“…”
“That’s why you’re so amazing right now. After hearing your story, even though you lost all your precious people, you don’t want to blow it up, but rather, Gumi helps you…”
“Kurama… is my only family right now.”
“Well, okay. Anyway, my answer is that I think Jinjuryeok is an existence that you have to lean on with someone else. In the case of you, it’s surprising that it’s an attempt.”
Naruto listened to Tobirama’s words and thought for a moment without saying anything, then nodded as if he understood. What you need as a human being is someone you can rely on… Who the hell is himself… While thinking, Naruto suddenly remembered Sasuke who confessed to him. And in deep surprise, I erase it from my head. And ask another question to forget.
“Lastly, the fourth generation… I want to ask you.”
“!!!”
Even while they were talking, Minato, who had been keeping an eye on Naruto, nodded in surprise at the sudden call.
“Parents…what are they? My mother, when Kushina reincarnated as Eto, I hated her, resented her, and attacked her, but she loved me and felt sorry for me. The person who hurt me the most loved me the most. I felt it was a contradiction in itself… What is a mother? No… What is a father? Are you the same as your mother?”
“…”
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Minato thought for a moment without saying anything at Naruto’s question. And the story begins with a dark expression.
“Honestly, I was afraid of becoming a father. When Kushina first got pregnant, I was really happy, but also scared at the same time. I wonder if I’ll be able to be a father…”
“…”
“But as soon as you were born, I changed my mind. I realized that I shouldn’t be afraid, for my child, for Kushina, and for the sake of my family…”
“…”
“That day, I was so happy that I caught my guard… Because I was attacked… I promised to protect my family as a father, but I couldn’t protect it right away… What a pitiful father..?”
“I know the story of the Gumi Incident because I’ve heard it tiresomely. All I want to know is what I want to know about my parents and family.”
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Minito nodded as if he expected Naruto’s cold reaction. Naruto begins to talk more to Minato.
“Grandpa Jiraiya… sacrificed his life to save me. He loved me even when I misunderstood and resentful or hated… Why? Kushina… My mother was the same.”
“…”
“I still resent and hate Kushina… but instead say I’m sorry… I love you… I want you to be happy… Are parents and family really like that?”
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Minato looks at Naruto, remembering what Kushina said to Naruto last time she cried.
“Parents…Family means…protecting their children with their lives…and being on their side no matter what happens. Even if a child hates their parents or hates them, we can’t help but love you…we can’t help but regret and blame ourselves. It’s just… I don’t resent my son”
“…”
“Kushina used human strength to protect you until the end… It’s not Kushina’s fault that made you suffer, it’s because of me… I hope Kushina won’t hold grudges…”
Naruto asked a question with an expression that was even more difficult to understand.
“It’s hard to understand…You…you mean Daddy loves me even though I hate him?”
“I don’t have the qualifications to be called a father…but as a father I haven’t done anything…I love you…Naruto. What I want to say…you’re like a nagging mother”
“…”
Naruto listens to Minato’s words and thinks of meeting Kushina and conversations with Itachi and Jiraiya. Orochimaru looks at Naruto like that and asks a question.
“Now…Naruto, what do you want to do? Do you want to destroy the village or…”
After a long silence, Naruto opens his eyes and opens his mouth.
“I’m going to the battlefield ”
Naruto: What’s the name of this flower?
Hinata: It’s a lily
It’s a joke.
Now it really starts!
On October 10, the war ended with the victory of the Ninja Alliance. Obito, with the help of Sasuke, realized his mistake and resurrected the ninja allies through reincarnation and died. Madara, who was reincarnated by Eto, was sealed, and Gaara himself buried the sealed Madara very deep underground to eliminate the risk of someone breaking the seal. And Naruto, who once became the Ten Commandments and all the attempts were pulled out, was slowly dying.
“Naruto…”
“…”
Sasuke was weeping as he watched Naruto die. But all the other ninjas were either cheering in triumph or urging them to take their breath. Hinata was in tears as she watched Naruto die.
If I had been stronger that day, if I had stopped Naruto… If I had had a little more courage, I wouldn’t have left Naruto alone… I wouldn’t have run away… As Hinata was thinking about that, Naruto opened his mouth in a low voice.
“I… just… wanted… to be… happy…”
“…!”
“I just didn’t like it…”
Naruto’s small words while shedding tears become a dagger and stab Hinata in the chest.
“In the end…Kook…Balber…Dung…Knocked…Alone…I became…”
“Kura…Mado…Attempts…had left…Uh…”
“I wanted to be… like you… Uh… Sa…suke…”
Naruto’s eyes gradually close, but he slowly turns his head one last time. And he meets Hinata’s eyes. Naruto no longer had the energy to speak, so he spoke to Hinata with his mouth.
– Thanks for trying to stop me that day –
“Naruto..!”
With Naruto’s death, the war really ended. The ninjas rejoice and cheer. They all celebrate the end of the war and Naruto’s death and set this day as a memorial day, but ironically, it was Naruto’s birthday.
How many days had passed since the war ended, Hinata was just sitting against the wall, staring at the moon in the night sky. Even the dead are resurrected, but no one dies, and the victory celebration is in full swing in the ninja world, but Hinata never leaves her room and just looks at the sky.
“Sister, what’s wrong? You’re really going to collapse!”
Hinata’s younger sister, Hinabi, opens the door and enters and shouts. Still, Hinata just looked up at the sky without any reaction. Seeing Hinata like that, Hinabi sighs and opens her mouth.