Naruto Uzumaki's Birthday

The Child of Prophecy.

This was the goal that Jiraiya his life.

However, for Jiraiya, this so-called important mission that he always felt he was carrying was perhaps more like a curse upon him.

As long as Jiraiya lives in this world, he will never stop searching for the so-called Child of Prophecy who can change the Shinobi World.

Only when Jiraiya was about to face death did he realize that he had stopped searching for the Child of Prophecy.

At that time...

Jiraiya truly begin to recall his life, and in fact, the child foretold by the Great Toad Sage has already appeared among his disciples.

Really—

Why spend your whole life busy?

Many important people in this world are often met at the very beginning of life, but if you get too close, you will subconsciously overlook them.

Shirou Emiya accepted this rare 4S Rank Mission, and looked up at Tsunade: "Tsunade, has your friend left Konoha?"

"Jiraiya? He's probably off on a trip again!"

Tsunade couldn't help but curse Jiraiya, while checking the patient's condition and casually replying, "He's been looking for the child prophesied by the Great Toad Sage, who seems to be able to change the Shinobi World or something."

Tsunade did not hide this matter.

This was no secret among them.

Jiraiya's friend seemed to have gone mad, sneaking out to search for the so-called Child of Prophecy whenever the village was peaceful, a notion that neither Tsunade nor Orochimaru accepted.

That kind of rumor

It sounds a bit fake.

However, when Tsunade mentioned the story of the Child of Prophecy, she suddenly looked at Shirou Emiya, wanting to get an answer for her friend from him, because in anyone's opinion, there could not be anyone in this world more knowledgeable than Shirou Emiya.

"Lord Shirou."

"Are prophecies true?"

Shirou Emiya raised his head and glanced at Tsunade's bright brown eyes, his voice suddenly becoming unsteady. "If you believe it, then it truly exists."

"If you believe in the existence of something"

"And we are willing to work hard to make this happen."

"So, in a sense, the so-called prophecy is real."

Shirou Emiya's words seemed to both question the so-called prophecy and affirm its truth, "The future holds countless possibilities. When a prophecy appears, a certain future that humanity will experience is being foreshadowed—..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen had been hiding outside the door, had a look of complete approval on his face.

Because Shirou Emiya's interpretation of prophecy has a very positive meaning, which is exactly what he, who likes to educate the children in the village, needs.

"I'm leaving now."

"Naruto should be getting out of school soon."

Shirou Emiya stopped talking about these things and stood up on his own. "I promised to go fishing with him after school today."

"It's that brat Naruto again!"

Tsunade's forehead twitched involuntarily as she recalled a reward she had never received as a child, "Lord Shirou has never taken me fishing."

"You're not a child anymore."

Shirou Emiya raised his finger and tapped it on her forehead. "Today is that child's birthday."

You should always keep your promises to others.

"That.""

Shizune stood to the side, holding a pink piglet, and cautiously asked, "Should we get him a birthday cake?"

"No."

Shirou Emiya shook his head, his gaze drifting to the many villagers outside the window carrying white bouquets on the street. "Today isn't a good day either."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was outside the door, had already quietly left.

This day is not a good day at all, because it is not only Naruto Uzumaki's birthday, but also the anniversary of many people's deaths.

Even·

Even though Naruto Uzumaki himself doesn't know that his birthday is also the anniversary of his parents' death Naruto Uzumaki is still unaware of it.

Riverside.

Naruto Uzumaki was happily making a simple fishing rod.

During this time, Naruto Uzumaki was living a very happy life.

Because he finally met someone in the village who was truly willing to accept him, who treated him like a friend, even better than the Hokage, as if he could tolerate everything about him.

Although-

The other person always had a cold face when doing things and speaking, and was a rigid person who never liked to joke. However, Naruto Uzumaki could really feel the other person's goodwill. Recently, Naruto Uzumaki has even stopped calling the other person "senpai" and started to call him by his name!

Such kindness is so rare in his life.

The villagers of Konoha loathe his presence, and he is often scolded even when buying things from shops. The little guy doesn't know why; he just keeps trying to gain more people's approval.

Pity·

This seems to be a really difficult thing.

Naruto Uzumaki was convinced of one thing: only by becoming Hokage in the future could he gain everyone's recognition and make more friends. Even his new friend, Tsuchihara Emiya, strongly agreed with his idea!

"At that time"

"Then I won't be the only one left."

"Maybe some friends will even celebrate my birthday with me!"

Naruto Uzumaki bit a fishing line tightly between his teeth, secretly dreaming about becoming Hokage and escaping his loneliness when he grew up.

When a person is lonely...

Or, when I have no ideas, I always want to fantasize about an ideal world to make myself happy.

But.·

Naruto Uzumaki, however, believed he was different. He had always strived to become Hokage, diligently training to become a ninja at school, even though his talent wasn't particularly outstanding and he inexplicably failed in his Ninjutsu training due to Chakra. "Speaking of which—"

"Why isn't Emiya here yet—"

After carefully winding the fishing line in his hands, Naruto Uzumaki looked up at the setting sun and suddenly felt a pang of anxiety. "Could he not be coming? He should keep his word, right? He promised to go fishing with me today—."

And.

Today is his birthday.

Perhaps today is the only birthday I won't spend alone.

"Hmph, that brat—"

The Nine-Tails inside Naruto Uzumaki let out a muffled groan.

That silly little brat...

Did he really think Emiya Tsuchihara was there to keep him company?

If this brat's spirit hadn't never entered the Tailed Beast's Sealing Space, and if they hadn't never had any contact before, Nine-Tails would really like to have a good chat with Naruto Uzumaki, so that this brat wouldn't have to be so presumptuous!

And.

Do you suspect Shirou Emiya?

Shirou Emiya's friends never doubted him!

Nine-Tails doesn't believe that Shirou Emiya deceive a little guy, nor does it believe that Shirou Emiya break his promise. He's a little late today. Did something happen that delayed him? Did he encounter a difficult and intractable illness?

Naruto Uzumaki, Nine-Tails anxious and somewhat frustrated, pondered the reason for Shirou Emiya's lateness.

The sun finally set.

The crimson sunset turned into a red line.

Just as Naruto Uzumaki was becoming somewhat timid, uneasy, and even dejected, a familiar voice appeared behind Naruto Uzumaki.

"We're a little late."

Shirou Emiya's voice remained as calm as ever, as if being late was nothing to him. "But it doesn't seem too late."

"Emiya—"

As Naruto Uzumaki turned around with some surprise, he saw a long package being thrown at him, which he hurriedly and instinctively picked up!

Snap!

Naruto Uzumaki clutched the package in his arms in disbelief!

"Is this—a fishing rod?"

Naruto Uzumaki opened the package with a look of delight and saw a complete set of fishing rods inside.

"Wait, is this a gift?"

Compared to the fishing rod used for fishing, Naruto Uzumaki had a vague, unrealistic idea in his mind.

He had never received such a formal gift before, and hardly anyone remembered his birthday. He never dared to celebrate his birthday.

Naruto Uzumaki realized he might have received a gift, clutching it tightly in his arms, refusing to let go. His eyes reddened as he nervously looked at Shirou Emiya: "Is this... a birthday present for me?"

"Um."

Shirou Emiya nodded indifferently.

"Why?"

Naruto Uzumaki instinctively wanted to ask the question, but then quickly tried to shut his mouth, afraid that his question might be abrupt.

"Because"

Shirou Emiya was silent for a moment, then reached out and placed his hand on Shihara's head, ruffling his hair. "Are you the first person to start calling me Emiya?"

Nine-Tails couldn't help but complain in his heart.

What kind of ridiculous reason is this?!

Even in Ancient Era, the Sage of Six Paths would respectfully address you as Lord Shirou. This brat is clearly impolite!

Why should we reward this impolite brat?!

This is a bit bad...

The more Nine-Tails thought about it, the more annoyed he became.

This brat is Jinchuriki that I particularly dislike. Could it be that this brat will gain Emiya Tsuchihara's favor in the future?

"Grow up quickly, Naruto."

Shirou Emiya stroked his forehead, as if filled with expectations for the child, and he truly hoped that the other would grow up quickly.

"Hehehehe—."

Naruto Uzumaki hugged the gift tightly with a grin. He didn't understand Emiya Tsuchihara's intentions and just wanted to take the gift home as soon as possible to keep it as a keepsake.

He will never forget this birthday when he grows up.

Unfortunately—

This joy cannot be shared with others.

Because Naruto Uzumaki has discovered that everyone in the village is unhappy on his birthday.

They even grew to dislike him more, and even his classmates seemed somewhat sullen, making him afraid to share his joy.

However, Naruto Uzumaki didn't care about that anymore.

Because he knew he had already received a lot on his birthday.

Just as Naruto Uzumaki and Shirou Emiya's relationship was getting better and better, and they even looked forward to meeting Shirou Emiya every day, Jiraiya returned to Konoha from Mount Myōboku.

However·

Jiraiya immediately went to see Shirou Emiya, and without caring whether Shirou Emiya knew about it or not, he told Shirou Emiya about the prophecy he had received from the Great Toad Sage, trying to find out Shirou Emiya's attitude from both an open and covert perspective.

These ideas...

Jiraiya did not tell Tsunade.

Because his idea was dangerous, Tsunade would never accept it, and no one would think that Emiya Tsuchihara could endanger the Shinobi World.

But·

This is a warning from the Great Toad Sage.

Jiraiya dared not ignore the potential danger, and he was in a dilemma, wanting to obtain information but not daring to probe too much.

"Lord Shirou."

Jiraiya cautiously inquired about Emiya Tsuchihara's thoughts, hoping everything would turn out well. "Do you believe in the Great Toad Sage's prophecy, and do you believe that a child who can bring about change to the Shinobi World will emerge in the future?"

"The prophecy of the Gamamaru— "

Shirou Emiya smiled, not exposing Jiraiya's unease, and showed considerable interest in the Great Toad Sage's prophecy.

"You have found an excellent disciple—"

"And this disciple happens to have an ideal of changing the world—"

"So, when he grows up in the future, like Hashirama before him, he will be able to change the world. This seems to make sense in the world's logic."

After explaining his theory, Shirou Emiya suddenly asked his question, "However, in Gamamaru's prophecy, the most important person should be you, as the teacher. Where is your disciple now?"

Jiraiya's face immediately turned somewhat dejected.

Because he only ever took on four disciples in his lifetime. The Fourth Hokage Nine Tails Riot' Minato Namikaze. Other disciples included Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan from the Rain Country. The toad from Mount Myōboku had delivered intelligence to him; those three disciples died in the war.

They're all dead.

Not a single disciple survived.

Among them, Jiraiya had the highest hopes for Nagato and Minato Namikaze, as these two disciples were the most likely to become the children of Child of Prophecy.

They're all dead.