Chapter 9: Chapter 9 Namikaze Minato
Swish!
Almost in an instant.
All the eyes in the class fell on Kushina.
Including Araki, who had no presence.
This scene immediately stirred up a surge of passion in Kushina's heart. She wanted to say something arrogant to avoid being looked down upon by the people here.
But at that moment...
Araki's instructions echoed in her mind once again.
"My dream is..."
Kushina took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions as much as possible. She tightly clenched her fists, keeping the initial dream that arose in her heart hidden, without directly stating it. Instead, she said something that might make the students in the class more receptive.
"I want to be friends with you... all of you!"
As Kushina spoke these words, her voice gradually rose. Especially before saying "all of you," she emphasized the word "you." Others might not understand the meaning behind it, but she knew it clearly in her heart, who it referred to.
Once these words were spoken, silence filled the classroom.
Apologetic expressions appeared on the faces of the students.
Not long ago, they were all mocking Kushina's red hair and harboring some exclusionary feelings towards the girl who mysteriously joined their class.
But now, those emotions dissipated as Kushina expressed her desire to be friends with them.
...
The corner at the back of the classroom.
Araki nodded silently.
At this moment, Kushina had completed her self-introduction and smoothly returned to her seat without causing any significant reaction, unlike in the original timeline.
To some extent, the conversation between him and Kushina quietly changed the course of ninja history.
Although it seemed insignificant, it had a tangible impact.
"Not bad," Araki silently praised in his mind.
Now Kushina was living in his house, a fact that the students in the class were unaware of at the moment. However, it wasn't a secret that needed to be kept hidden. Sooner or later, they would find out. It was only a matter of time.
If it can be delayed for a while, then let it be delayed.
However...
Araki knew in his heart that Kushina was beautiful and would undoubtedly attract attention. Such a thing couldn't be hidden.
In the previous course of history, many male students in the class bullied Kushina. Deep down, they knew that their actions were nothing more than an attempt to gain her attention. In their logic, the more they liked a girl, the more they would bully her, using it as a simple and direct way to get noticed.
Once the people in the class found out that Kushina was living in his house, Araki didn't know what kind of troubles would arise, but one thing he was certain of was that he and Kushina were now bound together in many things.
The less trouble Kushina encountered, the less trouble he would have.
To have a little less trouble was already a low requirement for Araki.
...
"Namikaze Minato, it's your turn. What is your dream?"
The voice of teacher Yinsui reverberated in the classroom, drawing the attention of the students once again. Almost everyone's gaze fell on Namikaze Minato.
After Kushina stated her "dream" and entered the time for each student to answer, for ordinary students, saying these words often made them nervous, without actually gaining much attention from others.
But when it was Namikaze Minato's turn, the students in the class once again focused their attention.
He wasn't an ordinary student!
Namikaze Minato was the top student in the class. Anything the teacher taught, he would understand in one go, especially in ninjutsu, where his proficiency far surpassed his peers.
According to everyone's saying, Namikaze Minato could have graduated early, but for some reason, he had chosen to stay and continue studying at the ninja school. He had no trace of arrogance and always wore a gentle smile on his face, giving people a very comfortable feeling.
"I hope to become a great Hokage recognized by the people of the village!"
Namikaze Minato raised his right hand, clenched it into a fist, and held it up to his chest in a dignified manner. His face displayed a standard warm smile, giving off a very comforting feeling.
"Wow!"
As Namikaze Minato spoke, the classroom instantly buzzed with excitement. The classmates quietly discussed Namikaze Minato, their eyes filled with envy.
When someone's strength is stronger than yours, it may evoke feelings of disdain and a sour taste in your heart. It might even give rise to jealousy and resentment.
However, when that person's strength reaches an unreachable level, it only generates admiration and worship.
The difference between envy and admiration lies in the magnitude of the gap!
In the hearts of his classmates, Namikaze Minato was in a league of his own, beyond reach. As a student in the class, he seemed misplaced, an overwhelming force that they couldn't even begin to compare with.
To become the Hokage!
If someone else had said those words, it would only invite ridicule!
After all, among the children of Konoha, at least nine out of ten aspire to become Hokage. It is almost a shared dream among them. But they don't talk about it openly because dreams are just dreams, and some dreams are impossible to fulfill in this lifetime.
However, when Namikaze Minato said those words, they didn't perceive it as unrealistic. They even felt that it was highly probable. Among their generation, there was no one who could be compared to Namikaze Minato.
...
On the other side at the back of the classroom.
Kushina's gaze focused on Namikaze Minato's blond hair.
"Hmph!"
Kushina let out a cold snort in her heart. Becoming Hokage was her dream and goal too. Since their aspirations were the same, it meant they were destined to be competitors.
There can only be one Hokage!
If the other person takes the seat, there won't be a place for her!
Kushina didn't express her true thoughts to take care of Araki's emotions, but it didn't stop her from seeing Namikaze Minato as an enemy at this moment.
"People with some skills are always hoping to have the whole world revolve around them!"
Through the reactions of the students, Kushina faintly guessed that Namikaze Minato might be the strongest in the class, similar to the peers she had known before. Once they had a little bit of talent, they couldn't help but show it off.
But in this regard...
They were far less composed than Araki!
With this thought in mind, Kushina's gaze turned to Araki, the figure that hardly caught anyone's attention. In her eyes, he shimmered with a mysterious aura, arousing even more curiosity to delve deeper into the secrets within him.
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