From the age of four, Haruto has borne the weight of a life destined for sacrifice. During the Third Great Shinobi War, he lost both of his parents, and his infant younger brother perished alongside them, leaving young Haruto to face a world of shinobi clans, hidden powers, and political intrigue alone. At eight, he also lost his twin sister, and soon after, he and his twin brother were separated, forcing him to navigate a life filled with enemies, uncertainty, and betrayal.

By twelve, Haruto is no ordinary boy. Haunted by past losses and thrust into deadly conflicts, he must survive relentless hunters, uncover the treachery of trusted leaders, and confront enemies that strike from both shadow and light. Alongside friends—and secret allies whose loyalty is tested to the extreme—he fights to restore peace while struggling with the heavy burden of responsibility no child should bear.

Even as victories are won, dark forces stir. Hidden rebellions, ruthless political schemers, and mysterious powers from beyond the known world threaten everything he holds dear. With each mission, Haruto learns that true strength isn’t just skill—it’s the courage to protect those you love, even when the world seems determined to tear them away.

As Haruto grows, so do the scale of his battles. Friends lost, secrets unraveling, and enemies waiting in every corner, he must prepare for a war that could change the very balance of his world—and discover the truth behind his own mysterious powers before it’s too late.

Just fear sitting differently inside every student.


Amaya sat calmly, her expression controlled.


But there was still something unsettled behind her eyes.


Like someone trying not to think too deeply about what could happen next.


But his eyes silently observed everything around him with a composure far too mature for his age.


Yet every mention of deployment or danger subtly drew her attention.


fear of losing the people closest to her.


His hands tightened unconsciously against the edge of his desk.


Whether he truly didn't care or was simply ignoring it—


Haruto looked calmer than Daichi at first glance.


But Daigo noticed the truth immediately.


The way his eyes subtly reacted whenever sudden sounds came from outside the classroom.


He looked like he was barely holding himself together.


Like one loud noise could make him break down crying at any second.


Fear sat visibly behind her expression now.


Izumi continued trying to reassure everyone despite her own uneasiness.


just quietly wishing all of this would end peacefully so life could return to normal again.


Misaki looked distracted the entire time.


His father was already in the hospital.


Naoko showed almost no visible reaction.


just strangely accustomed to tense situations already.


Riku kept glancing toward the windows repeatedly.


Like someone trying desperately not to imagine dying.


Near the back, Souta quietly mumbled under his breath—


still looked frightened every time the room grew too quiet.


Then walked toward the front of the room with the attendance sheet in one hand.


But as children carrying fear they were too young to fully understand.


Chapter 163 - Chapter 27 — The First Night of Fear, Part8