This scene left everyone watching the sky screen completely stunned.
What the system assistant said next nearly made their jaws drop.
Little V: "Hmm… this scene is exactly the same as when Nagi first arrived in the ninja world."
Shikaku Nara: "Wait! Customer service, when you say exactly the same, do you mean the world shown on the screen isn't the same world as ours?"
Little V: "That's correct. Due to several factors—the Dragon Vein chakra, Nagi's unique nature, Isshiki's Tsukuyomi crystal, and the space-time sealing—Nagi's body and mind both reverted completely to the state of an infant.
His memories have also been sealed. However, once he grows back to the age when he originally arrived in that world, all of his memories will fully unlock."
Tobirama Senju: "So Nagi will have to live more than ten years in that world?"
Little V: "Yes. But because the Dragon Vein chakra causes the flow of time between the two worlds to differ, even if Nagi spends over a decade there, only a few minutes will pass here.
You can think of it as something similar to being trapped in a powerful genjutsu."
Kakashi Hatake: "I see… something like Itachi's Tsukuyomi, then. But earlier you said Nagi descended into the ninja world. What exactly does that mean?"
Little V: "Oh, that. When Nagi first appeared in your world, the scene was exactly like this.
The only difference is that Nagi was born from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon."
Little V (thinking):
Telling a small lie shouldn't be a problem… Nagi's true origins can't be revealed so easily.
Tsunade: "No wonder he's so good-looking. Turns out he really wasn't born like normal people."
Politeness: "Are you even human, Nagi?"
Shikaku Nara: "But why did Genma and Raido suddenly believe Nagi was Genma's uncle's child?"
Little V: "That's actually simple. When Nagi arrives in the ninja world, the Will of Nature evaluates the situation and selects the first suitable person as Nagi's relative.
It implants Nagi's identity into that person's consciousness.
Once that person acknowledges the relationship, the blue crystal sphere merges with Nagi, making the identity truly established."
Tobirama Senju: "I see. So the Will of Nature judged Genma to be suitable, and once Genma accepted Nagi's identity, Nagi officially became a member of the ninja world."
Little V: "Exactly."
Iwashi Tatami: "That explains why I can't remember what Genma's uncle looked like."
Kotetsu Hagane: "Yeah… it feels strange, but somehow it also feels completely natural."
Nagi: "Cousin, I…"
Genma : "Nagi, the fact that you're my cousin is absolutely real. And honestly, I'm honored to be your cousin."
Even if he now knew Nagi wasn't truly related by blood, it didn't matter.
More than a decade of living together had already made Genma treat him like a real younger brother.
Even if Nagi were just an ordinary person, Genma would still have taken care of him the same way.
Nagi: "Yeah… I'm honored to have a cousin like you too."
Memories of growing up together with Genma surfaced in Nagi's mind.
Having family really was a wonderful feeling.
Minato Namikaze: "Wait. If that's the case, then whoever first discovered Nagi and received the approval of the Will of Nature could have become his family, right?"
Little V: "Correct. Genma just happened to be on duty near Hokage Rock that day, so he was lucky enough to become that person."
The entire ninja world exploded in shock.
So that meant…
Anyone there at the time might have become Nagi's family!
Damn it! That feels like missing out on the winning lottery ticket!
Fourth Raikage (A): "Damn it! Why did that opportunity fall to Konoha?! Kumogakure could have raised Nagi ourselves!"
Ōnoki: "Our Iwagakure could have done the same! Maybe then we wouldn't be facing a generational talent shortage!"
Rasa: "Sunagakure could have done it too!"
Tsunade: "Give me a break. With someone like you in charge, do you really think Nagi would've had a good life there?"
Rasa: "..."
Mei Terumī: "Our Kirigakure could have—… sigh."
Only then did Mei realize something.
That was Kirigakure from over a decade ago, not the current one.
If Nagi had appeared there back then, who knew what dangers he might have faced?
Meanwhile, the rest of the ninja world sighed like gamblers who had just lost a jackpot.
Such terrible luck…
The Screen Continues
Some time later—
Inside Genma 's home.
"Bla bla… ya!"
Genma made exaggerated faces at baby Nagi, who was dressed in a light blue infant outfit.
"Giggle~"
Nagi burst into laughter.
When Genma went out on missions or trained, Nagi would be looked after by maids within the clan.
But most of Genma's free time was spent playing with the little guy.
Nearby, Iwashi Tatami was testing the temperature of a baby bottle.
When Nagi was found, he had already been several months old.
Since children in the ninja world tended to develop quickly, Nagi was already able to drink formula milk.
After a moment, Iwashi handed the bottle to Genma.
Feeling the temperature was just right, Genma passed it to Nagi.
"Nagi, time to eat."
Nagi grabbed the bottle with both hands and began drinking.
Watching him, the two men smiled.
"This kid is really well-behaved."
"Yeah. He's hardly cried or fussed at all these days. And he's surprisingly popular—the maids in the clan practically compete to take care of him."
"Hahaha. That's honestly something to envy."
Mei Terumī: "Ara ara, baby Nagi is really adorable."
Tsunade: "This brat was born handsome."
Uzumaki Mito: "Yes… I wonder when you'll have one of your own."
Tsunade: "..."
Mito Grandma, you just killed the entire conversation.
Mikoto Uchiha: "It reminds me of when Sasuke was little. Makes you want to hold him."
Kushina Uzumaki: "Genma, Iwashi, Raido—you three are really lucky to get to hold a baby so often."
Obito Uchiha: "..."
Kurenai Yuhi: "Still, it's impressive that you three grown men can take care of a baby so well."
Raido Namiashi: "When we first became genin, we had missions involving childcare, remember? Don't overthink it."
Aoba Yamashiro: "Now that you mention it, I recall they were using those missions to learn parenting skills."
Kushina Uzumaki: "Oh? So you three—are any of you dating—"
Genma : "Ahem! Lady Kushina… let's keep watching the screen."
Minato suddenly realized something.
Minato Namikaze: "Wait. If this is during my time as Hokage, and Nagi is the same age as Naruto, then that means…"
Kakashi Hatake: "…The Nine-Tails Attack is about to happen."
Kushina Uzumaki: "I just hope Nagi doesn't end up in danger."
Kurenai Yuhi: "That lunatic Obito…"
When it came to the man responsible for controlling the Nine-Tails and killing her teacher's father, Kurenai had no intention of showing any former classmate sympathy.
The Screen Continues
The date arrived.
October 10th, that same year.
That night, Genma was at home taking care of Nagi when a violent storm suddenly swept across Konohagakure.
People looked up—
And saw the enormous silhouette of a fox.
"That's—!"
"The Nine-Tails!!"
"Oh no…!"
People fled in all directions as ninja rushed to evacuate civilians.
Genma picked up Nagi and headed toward the designated evacuation zone.
Meanwhile, Minato was still being entangled by Obito.
The Third Hokage, along with many ninja, confronted the rampaging Kurama.
The Nine-Tails began gathering Yin–Yang Chakra in its mouth.
"Oh no—it's a Tailed Beast Ball!"
Veteran ninja instantly recognized the attack.
At that critical moment—
A man suddenly rushed toward the Nine-Tails.
He had hair shaped like a five-petaled cherry blossom and a slight beard.
Swinging a baseball bat, he smashed it straight into the Nine-Tails' head.
The strike knocked Kurama's head sideways, sending the Tailed Beast Ball flying into the sky where it exploded.
The man landed in front of the Third Hokage and said coolly:
"If Minato isn't here… then I'll protect the village."
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