Asahi, who had exceptionally sharp hearing, heard every word.
He glanced over and saw that the speaker was a member of the Uchiha clan – though he didn’t recognize him personally.
His name was Ryota?
Ah right… just another background character who never even appeared in the original story.
Asahi didn’t pay it any further mind…
But at that very moment, the sound of the system notification suddenly echoed inside his mind.
Ding.
Because of the host’s outstanding performance, you have drawn the hostility of members of the noble class.
As the future Spirit King who will rule over all three realms – or to put it another way, as a candidate for the position of Spirit King – you will inevitably develop irreconcilable conflicts with the noble families in the future.
Therefore, the host is required to defeat Masayoshi Shiba, a member of one of the Five Great Noble Clans, during your next practical combat training session!
Mission Issued: Defeat Masayoshi Shiba, member of the Shiba Clan!
Reward for Completion: Hadō #4.
Byakurai!
Looking at the text that had appeared out of nowhere, Asahi couldn’t help but laugh to himself.
So the Uchiha clan is basically the same as the Shiba clan in your eyes?
You really are quite something… but I like the way you think!
For almost a whole month now, the system hadn’t triggered any new missions.
It was probably because everything had been so peaceful and ordinary during this time.
It seemed that missions only activated when certain conditions were met – just like the challenge from Yūhi that had led to the first mission, or this time, the hostility shown by Ryota Uchiha.
Asahi was beginning to understand how the system worked.
It only issued new tasks after conflicts arose, when people became hostile toward him, or when he became involved in important events or incidents…
I wonder though… if I go out and deliberately cause trouble or stir up problems myself, would that trigger even more missions?
Asahi found himself looking forward to the upcoming practical combat training session.
And Hadō #4: Byakurai – this was also a technique that involved manipulating elemental nature transformations.
In this world, it would probably end up being classified as a Lightning Release ninjutsu, wouldn’t it?
This realization filled him with sudden excitement and enthusiasm!
As each student finished their practical test, the final results were finally compiled and announced.
Asahi remained firmly in first place.
Second was Kakashi Hatake, third was Ryota Uchiha, and fourth was Sarutobi Asuma…
Yūhi also did quite well, coming in seventh place.
She really was the one person in the class who truly wasn’t suited for practical training and combat…
But just because the results had been announced didn’t mean the lesson was over yet.
Teacher Kootada began explaining more advanced techniques and skills to his students.
After all, he was a fully qualified Chūnin – his knowledge and foundation were certainly solid and reliable.
He was more than capable of teaching and guiding these young beginners!
Before long, the lesson came to an end, and it was finally time to go home.
On the way back from school.
Yūhi walked closely behind Asahi, her small schoolbag strapped securely to her back.
But today she was completely silent and withdrawn, sometimes frowning deeply, sometimes pouting her lips – clearly lost in thought and carrying some heavy burden on her mind, though Asahi had no idea what it could be…
Asahi immediately noticed how strange she was acting.
She was usually so lively and energetic – what had suddenly made her look so gloomy and listless?
As her older brother, Asahi felt it was his duty to make sure she was doing well mentally and emotionally.
He smiled gently and asked, “What’s wrong?
Did this make you feel discouraged or upset?
But your results were really quite good – you already have the potential and ability of an elite Jōnin.
I’ll keep teaching and guiding you from now on, and I promise you your skills and grades will only get better and better!” Enjoying the story? Read on at g.com.
“Oh…” Yūhi simply nodded her head.
That wasn’t what she was worried about at all.
She was actually very satisfied with how she had performed, and she had no intention of comparing herself to Asahi – who was practically a monster in terms of ability and talent.
What she was really thinking about was Asahi himself.
He had become so popular and well-liked by everyone.
What if one day some other girl came along and stole him away from her?
She felt as though something that belonged entirely to her was about to be taken away and lost forever.
She really hated this feeling.
She had felt something similar even before, back when her father had first explained why they had decided to adopt Asahi into their family.
But this time… the feeling was far stronger and more obvious than ever before!!
The emotions of young girls could change in the blink of an eye.
Asahi was completely confused by what was going on.
He gently rubbed the top of her head and asked, “If it’s not about your grades, then what is it?
What’s really on your mind?”
Yūhi turned her head to look directly at Asahi, pouted her lips, and asked softly, “Asahi… you really won’t ever leave us, will you?”
Asahi was momentarily taken aback and didn’t quite understand what she meant – but his mind worked quickly, and he soon realized exactly what was going on.
He put on his warmest and most reassuring smile.
“Of course I won’t.
I’ve already told you this before – I will never leave you or our family.”
Hearing his promise, Yūhi finally let out a sigh of relief.
She stretched out her right hand and hooked her little finger toward him.
“Then we have to pinky promise!
Only then will I truly believe you!”
Asahi smiled and reached out his own hand to meet hers.
“Alright, I promise.”
Their small fingers linked together tightly…
“Heehee!” Yūhi suddenly became happy and cheerful again.
She grabbed Asahi’s hand and began pulling him along.
“Come on, Asahi!
I’m going to treat you to some dango!
Mother once told me that if I ever had younger brothers or sisters, I should always share the things I love most with them.
Even though you’re my older brother, it still counts just the same!”
Asahi shook his head with an amused smile.
“Aren’t you worried you’ll end up eating so many sweets you’ll turn into a little round ball yourself?”
The moment he said this, Yūhi glared at him fiercely.
“You always say things just to trick me and make me believe them!
I should have listened to what Mother told me a long time ago.
She said that girls have two stomachs – one for regular food and one just for sweets!
I should never have believed you when you said that stuff.
From now on, I’m only going to believe half of everything you say!”
Mother… Asahi paused for a moment, then gently stroked the top of her head and spoke with great warmth.
“Is that what your mother told you?
Then it must certainly be true.
“Then I don’t have to worry about turning into a big ball of dango after all!”
“You really are still holding onto that old joke, aren’t you?”
Laughing and chatting together, the two of them soon arrived at the dango shop.
Yūhi went inside to buy their snacks, while Asahi waited outside the shop as he always did.
Just then, he heard the sound of voices and conversation drawing closer and closer.
He looked up to see who it was…
Walking toward him were two people – a young man and a young woman, both around their late teens.
“It feels like ages since I was last allowed out of the house.
We only get one day of free time every week – honestly, do they think I’m some kind of criminal or prisoner?”
“Hahaha… there’s nothing we can do about it.
After all, you are quite special and important right now…”
“That old fool the Third Hokage!!”
“Shhh… keep your voice down, or someone will hear you…”
The young man was handsome and bright, wearing a standard ninja flak jacket and with short golden hair that made him look incredibly energetic and lively – though right now his expression was filled with nothing but helplessness and frustration…
The young woman had long, flowing red hair and was wearing a simple dress.
Her beautiful face was twisted into an expression of pure annoyance and resentment…
What a coincidence!
The moment he saw them, Asahi recognized exactly who they were.
He couldn’t help but think of them as the “tomato and egg combination”… or wait no, more accurately, they were the parents of the main character of the whole story.
Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina.
He never expected to run into them here of all places.
Judging by the timeline, Kushina should already have become the jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails.
But he wondered – had Minato already invented and perfected the Rasengan by this point in time?
With Asahi’s striking appearance and bright red hair, and since he was standing right near the entrance of the shop, he immediately caught the attention of both Minato and Kushina…
Their eyes lingered on Asahi’s red hair for a moment before moving to look at his face.
Kushina couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, “Oh my… what a cute little sister!”
In Konoha, people with red hair were extremely rare – there were fewer than five people in total with this distinctive trait.
It was only natural that Kushina would feel so surprised.
And on top of that, this person was such an adorable and charming little girl!
Asahi: “…”
The hair color was certainly correct – but how on earth had she mistaken him for a little sister?
Was her eyesight really that bad?
Asahi put on his most serious expression and immediately corrected her mistake.
“I may be good-looking, but please take a closer look – I’m a boy!”
Kushina looked at him again and exclaimed once more in confusion, “Oh?
A boy little sister?”
Asahi: “…”
He never thought he would hear such words coming out of the mouth of an adult woman.
He really was learning new things every day…
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