During the Second Shinobi World War

The next day.

"So, Xun, why exactly don't you want to go to school? If it's because of what happened yesterday, I apologize. If you want to vent, then go ahead and punch me twice."

Minato patiently tried to persuade the black-haired boy curled up beneath the blankets.

Yet despite Minato's persuasion, the boy kept shaking his head and refused to come out from under the covers.

"Minato, what did Xun say?"

At that moment, a middle-aged man with a horizontal scar across his face and an imposing presence entered through the door. He wore the green vest unique to Jōnin.

The middle-aged man was Feng Changyou, Xun and Minato's father, as well as a seasoned elite Jōnin.

"Dad, you're back?" Feng Xun shrank back, looking rather frightened.

"Hmph. If I hadn't come back, were you planning to fly straight into the sky?" Feng Changyou snapped.

"Actually, I don't need to plan that. Once I exchange for the Sky-Dancing Technique, I'll be able to fly in the sky." Feng Xun lowered his head and muttered softly.

"What did you say?" Feng Changyou raised his voice.

"N-Nothing! Dad, don't mind me, don't mind me." Feng Xun's mouth twitched as he shook his little head like a rattle drum.

Honestly, he had always found it strange. Why was Minato so gentle while their father, Feng Changyou, had such a terrible temper? Could it be that there was a neighbor named Wang living next door to his family?

Feng Xun secretly thought.

Of course, that was impossible. In his eyes, his parents had always been deeply in love. If he had to give a reason—

Until two years ago, he had often heard strange noises at night.

The reason he had not heard them these past two years was because Konoha had been caught up in the Second Shinobi World War, so his parents were often away from home.

Incidentally, it was now Konoha Year 34, precisely during Konoha's deadlock with the Rain Ninja Village.

He was so certain because the title of the Sannin had not yet spread through the village. That meant Konoha's war with the Rain Ninja Village had not ended.

"By the way, Father, why did you come back at this time? Shouldn't you still be over at the Rain Ninja Village? And what about Mother? Didn't she come back with you?" Feng Xun asked curiously.

Seeing his younger son ask, Feng Changyou thought for a moment before answering in a low voice, "This should have been confidential, but since you're my son, I'll reveal a little. Don't go spreading it around."

"Mm-hmm." Feng Xun nodded, looking like he absolutely would not tell anyone. Even Minato beside him pricked up his ears, since he also did not know why their father had suddenly returned.

Feng Changyou said proudly, "Actually, if nothing unexpected happens, the war will end soon. Those Rain Ninja Village bastards can no longer keep up their supplies. Even Hanzo is preparing for a last stand. I was sent back to request reinforcements, and in a while, I'll have to lead people back to the battlefield."

Hearing this news, Feng Xun curled his lips in disdain. Anyone who had watched Naruto knew that the Second Shinobi World War lasted a full five years. Only a little over two years had passed; it was still far from over.

However, one thing was certain: Konoha's battlefield was about to shift. Before long, the title of the Sannin would probably spread throughout Konoha's streets and alleys.

"Alright, I've finished explaining why I came back this time. You little brat, are you still not planning to get up and go to school?"

"Uh, I'll get up in a moment. In a moment."

When the topic returned to him once more, Feng Xun unconsciously tightened his grip on the blanket, his gaze wandering.

"Stop dawdling and get your ass to school!" Seeing that his son was still acting strangely, Feng Changyou grabbed the long blanket wrapped around him and yanked it away.

"Th-This is!"

When he saw what Feng Xun looked like beneath the blanket, Feng Changyou's eyes widened in disbelief.

Even Minato, who had always remained calm, looked uncertain. "Xun, that tail of yours...?"

Pulling a miserable face, Feng Xun pretended to know nothing. "I-I don't know either. When I woke up this morning, I found a tail growing out of my butt."

Of course, he knew the real reason. But he had no intention of telling anyone about the Saiyan race or the Dragon Ball System.

Thanks to this being a world of ninja, his father and brother quickly accepted the fact. They repeatedly warned him to hide his tail around his waist and never let anyone else discover it.

Even if they had not said so, he had planned to do that himself. After all, Orochimaru and Danzo, those two bioweapon maniacs, were still in this village. If they found out, even if they did not dare abduct him openly, they would definitely capture him in secret.

As for whether he would be dissected, implanted with something, or branded with a cursed seal afterward, that would depend on their moods.

"Alright, it's getting late. I should be leaving. You brat, hurry up and go to school. Don't slack off." As he spoke, Feng Changyou turned to Minato. "Minato, keep an eye on your little brother. Don't let him keep slacking off."

"Got it, Father!" Minato agreed with a smile.

Just as Feng Changyou reached the doorway, Xun suddenly spoke. "Dad."

"What is it now?" Feng Changyou turned around.

"Make sure you come back safely!" Feng Xun said with unusual seriousness.

"Tch, I thought you were going to say something important! Don't worry, your mother and I will definitely come back. I've even prepared your birthday present for next month. Just look forward to receiving it! Hahaha!"

With that, Feng Changyou laughed heartily and left the house.

You have to keep your word!

Feng Xun silently added in his heart.

In fact, in Naruto from his previous life, AB had never explained anything about his or Minato's parents. From that, it could be inferred that they had likely become names on the Memorial Stone in some war.

But that was not certain. After all, he had already been in this world for seven years. Even a butterfly flapping its wings for seven years would surely change the things around it, much less a living person like him.

"Xun, Xun..."

Just as Feng Xun was lost in thought, Minato beside him shook his shoulder, bringing him back to his senses.

"What is it?" He looked at his older brother in surprise.

Minato said with a headache, "Did you forget what Father just said? We need to go to school!"

"Uh, Brother Minato, I remember you said earlier that you wanted to compensate me, right?" Feng Xun smiled with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

"That's right. Why? Have you thought of what compensation you want?" Seeing the innocent smile on his younger brother's face, Minato had a bad feeling.

"Mm, I want Brother Minato to help me ask for a week off!"

PS: A few notes about this story. Since the background of the Second Shinobi World War is rather vague, Old Cat specifically consulted a great deal of material. But it must be said that many of AB's settings contain inconsistencies, and that gave me a headache for quite a while.

For example, the ages of Minato, Nagato, and the others, as well as the timing of Nawaki's death, all have various vague and unclear settings.

So, based on my own understanding and some information online, Old Cat has organized the following. If anything is incorrect, please feel free to point it out.

First is the issue of ages. In this book, the protagonist's birth is set in Konoha Year 27.

Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina were both born in Konoha Year 24. According to Baidu Encyclopedia, the Fourth Hokage died in Konoha Year 48 at the age of twenty-four, while the story began in Konoha Year 60.

The Uzumaki Nagato trio: born in Konoha Year 28. According to Baidu Encyclopedia, Nagato died at the age of thirty-five, while Shippuden began in Konoha Year 63.

Issues concerning graduation and other events:

According to the databook, Minato graduated at age ten, which would be Konoha Year 34. Kushina was in the same class as him, so she should also have graduated in Konoha Year 34.

Kushina was abducted shortly after graduation, around Konoha Year 34 as well.

As for the timing of Nawaki's death, based on Mikoto's ninja registration number and Nawaki's ninja registration number, many people online say he died in Konoha Year 31. However, Nawaki should have died after Tsunade became famous. The Second Shinobi World War had not yet begun in Konoha Year 31, and Tsunade had not yet become famous. In other words, Nawaki should have died during some year of the Second Shinobi World War. Here, it is placed between Konoha Year 34 and 35. Dan's death should have occurred around two years later, when the Second Shinobi World War was nearing its end and Tsunade developed her hemophobia.

If there is anything else you want to know, feel free to leave a comment. Old Cat will do my best to answer whatever I can. If you think there are issues with any of Old Cat's settings, you can also point them out, and Old Cat will give them careful consideration.

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