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TSSITWON Chapter 94: The Mystery of the Namikaze Name 3
🕑 Added 2024-11-13 12:54:02 +0000 UTCAt the Ninja Academy, Minato had already shown his extraordinary talent, attracting the attention of many senior shinobi, even though the origins of the Namikaze name remained shrouded in mystery.
Graduating from the academy at a very young age, he was known as the student of Jiraiya, the Legendary Sannin, the lover of Kushina Uzumaki, and the hero of Konoha who would later earn the title "The Yellow Flash of Konoha."
Minato Namikaze, the youngest Fourth Hokage, was an unparalleled figure in bravery. In the future, Minato would be remembered as the one who sealed part of the Kyuubi within himself to protect the village, as well as the father of the next hero of Konoha, Naruto Uzumaki.
However, Minato's fame as a Namikaze held a great puzzle. Was "Namikaze" merely a family name, or a clan? This mystery had never been solved. Despite being renowned as a hero, Minato's origins remained obscured, leading many to wonder if the Namikaze name held its own secrets.
This was where Aoki found himself standing in the midst of the puzzle. A woman Aoki had just met bore striking similarities to Minato—shimmering hair, softly glowing eyes, and the same last name, Namikaze. This made Aoki's mind whirl, trying to understand who this woman was and what her connection to the legendary hero Minato Namikaze might be.
"Damn, I want to know more... but how?" Aoki thought with great curiosity. Then, as if realizing that now was not the right time to investigate, Aoki bit his lip while looking at Kurisu standing beside him. "Alright... I'll find out more later, but for now, I need to focus on my business with Ito Samiko." Aoki sighed and turned to Kurisu.
Kurisu raised an eyebrow, noticing Aoki's slightly tense expression. "What's wrong, Aoki? You look... worried," Kurisu asked, her tone laced with concern.
Aoki paused for a moment, then swallowed, trying to calm his nerves. "It's nothing, really! It's just that... I feel like I've heard the same name as yours, Sister Kurisu," Aoki replied, his voice slightly faltering as he tried to find the right words.
"Oh?" Kurisu looked curious, her eyes lighting up with interest. "Really? Where and when did you hear it?"
Aoki bit his lip, trying to carefully formulate his answer. "Should I tell the truth? But... if Kurisu realizes how curious I am about her background, she might feel threatened..." After thinking for a moment, Aoki nodded and said, "Yes, um... I heard it from a man. That man... he resembled you, Sister Kurisu. The hair, the eyes... everything reminded me of someone who looks like you."
Upon hearing the name mentioned by Aoki, Kurisu's body instantly tensed. Her gaze sharpened, and a flash of light reflected in her eyes. As Kurisu stared intently at Aoki, her expression shifted from calm to alertness. Kurisu's thoughts were in turmoil.
'Could it be... what this kid said comes from that place? No, they couldn't have left that place. But if it wasn't them, who else could resemble me? Who is this person the kid is referring to?' Kurisu thought to herself, her expression becoming slightly serious as she continued to stare at Aoki without blinking.
Aoki sensed the change in Kurisu's aura. With a slightly trembling voice, Aoki said, "So... I think that person is one of your family members, Sister Kurisu." Aoki's voice rose slightly, trying to break the tension caused by Kurisu's sharp gaze.
Kurisu blinked, realizing the tension on Aoki's face. Hearing those words, Aoki softened again, and a gentle smile spread across his face. "Oh? Do you know any other characteristics?" Aoki asked in a softer tone, a stark contrast to the sharpness he had shown earlier.
