"Shinichi, you're the same."
Uzumaki Mito turned to Hyuga Shinichi, who was standing nearby, and said.
Then she looked up again, gazing at Senju Hashirama's Kage Rock as she thought.
Back then, I saw Shinichi on your Kage Rock, Hashirama. Was it you who sent this child to keep me company in my old age? It looks like I'll have to wait another decade or so before I can see you again. At the very least, I need to see this child grow up.
Hyuga Shinichi was a little confused by what Uzumaki Mito had said, but he still replied just like Uzumaki Kushina had.
"I will, Grandma."
Hearing that, Uzumaki Mito only smiled and said nothing more.
The days passed, and before long, Monday of a new week arrived.
This day was especially meaningful for the children of the Uzumaki Clan, because they would officially step through the doors of the Ninja Academy. Uzumaki Kushina was one of them.
As Uzumaki Kushina's "guardian," Hyuga Shinichi had the important task of taking her to the entrance ceremony.
Though it was called an entrance ceremony, most of the children from the Uzumaki Clan were actually transfer students.
Uzumaki Kushina had been assigned to Namikaze Minato's class, and Hyuga Shinichi led her to the classroom door.
Class was already underway. At the front of the room, the teacher was preparing the students for the arrival of their new transfer student.
However, the students were no longer paying attention to the teacher. All their eyes were fixed on the two people at the door—or, more precisely, on Hyuga Shinichi.
There was only one reason: they all knew him. He was the legendary figure of the Ninja Academy—Hyuga Shinichi!
Even now, the students still spread stories of Hyuga Shinichi's exploits among themselves.
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