Yeah, I only came to Konoha a few months ago. I've gotten familiar with a lot of places, but there are still many I don't know."
Raizen's tone carried a hint of loneliness.
[The Art of Speaking (White)] made his words sound even more sincere.
The effect weakened the higher the listener's status compared to his own.
"Me too! I'm Uzumaki Kushina."
Kushina excitedly patted her chest, causing the soft curves to tremble lightly.
"I came from outside too, but I arrived a few years earlier than you."
It was the first time Kushina had met someone with a similar situation.
After the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed, she was the only surviving Uzumaki who came here.
The few other clan members who survived had scattered across the ninja world, changing their surnames and living in hiding.
In her excitement, Kushina began asking Raizen about his impressions of Konoha.
Raizen deliberately slowed his pace to chat with her.
In his dark eyes reflected Kushina's vivid red hair and delicate features.
His ocular power stirred faintly.
It had to be said—Kushina, as Naruto's future mother, was undeniably charming.
Raizen suppressed the fluctuation. The ANBU were still watching.
Getting close to Kushina today was enough. The rest could develop slowly, one step at a time.
This way, his ocular power would rise, and Kushina might avoid the tragic fate of the original story.
Everyone could have a bright future.
After a while, the two emerged from the alley. The light from distant streetlamps grew brighter, falling over them.
Yet the shadows on Raizen's face only deepened under the shifting light.
Konoha streets.
Hyūga Natsu waited in line for a long time before finally buying the dessert, then hurried toward the Hyūga clan grounds.
"You're back so late."
Hyūga Ginka, who had been out for a stroll, ran into Hyūga Natsu on her way back.
"Lady Ginka, I was delayed on the way."
Hyūga Natsu bowed her head and explained what had happened.
"An Uchiha?"
A thoughtful glint flashed in Hyūga Ginka's eyes. She recalled that the village had recently received a new Uchiha, and the clan head had instructed all Hyūga to avoid letting the Byakugan leak information and had even re-inspected the Caged Bird Seals on branch members.
"The Uchiha are an inherently evil clan. Stay away from him."
Hyūga Ginka said.
"…Yes."
Since it was Hyūga Ginka's order, Hyūga Natsu couldn't argue.
Though she didn't understand why the Uchiha were called "inherently evil."
The two left the street and walked into the distance.
"These people really love looking at others through prejudice."
Kushina and Raizen had just stepped out of the alley and overheard the comment about "inherently evil Uchiha."
She had been bullied in the past because of her red hair, so she felt a strong sense of solidarity.
"It's fine."
Raizen shook his head.
Inherently evil Uchiha?
His unique way of awakening the eyes meant he would never be a "kind" Uchiha.
Whether it was Kushina, Hyūga Natsu, or that main house member—they would all become fuel for his growth.
"Well then, see you next time."
Raizen waved goodbye.
Kushina waved back.
After Raizen left, a blond man approached Kushina.
"Sorry, I got back late from a mission."
The man smiled apologetically, his expression gentle.
"Don't let it happen again, Minato."
Kushina forgave Namikaze Minato for being late this time.
Just before they parted, she suddenly remembered that Uchiha Raizen, who had a similar background to hers, hadn't reacted strangely to her red hair at all.
"What's wrong?"
Namikaze Minato caught his breath, recovering from his run.
He thought Kushina was upset despite saying she wasn't.
"Nothing."
Kushina shook her head.
Minato scratched his head, puzzled.
One month later, Raizen had finally memorized all the foundational theoretical knowledge.
The school had issued him replacement textbooks.
It wasn't actually that much material, since the students were children.
The six-year curriculum was designed with children's memory and attention span in mind.
With an adult soul, Raizen learned quickly.
Later, the Uchiha clan also provided him with materials....the standard advanced education given to ordinary Uchiha shinobi.
So Raizen had mastered everything through self-study alone.
"Eh? Raizen, you're applying for early graduation?"
Yūhi Kurenai, who had just gotten used to coming to him for private lessons, felt like the sky was falling.
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