Naruto's Trash Station

Nawaki understood his sister better than anyone—after all, they were siblings, weren't they? The faint dark circles under Ren's eyes slowly faded, while his face flushed slightly. He said angrily, "She stole my things and thinks a few ninjutsu can repay me? Even if she spent her whole life repaying me for taking my things, it still wouldn't be enough!"

Ren spoke indignantly. Nawaki swallowed and said, "Um... um... Looks like my sister took something pretty incredible!"

Ren shook his head and slowly walked toward the Ninja Academy. "Medicinal herbs preserved for three thousand years contain immense medicinal power. Even ordinary people can recover from the gravest injuries after taking them. If Tsunade takes one, though, the effect would be downright absurd. The terrifying medicinal power would awaken the vitality in her bloodline, filling her cells with life and her Chakra with life. She probably wouldn't be able to die even if she wanted to. I only had three of such precious herbs, but your sister stole two of them yesterday. Looks like inheriting the First Hokage's eating, drinking, and gambling habits wasn't enough for her—she's even surpassed him and learned how to cheat, swindle, and rob people blind."

Faced with those resentment-filled words, Nawaki smiled awkwardly. "Um... I apologize, I apologize... When my sister comes back, I'll make her apologize too. But you seem to know my sister quite well."

Ren nodded silently. "Apologize? That seems a little unrealistic, doesn't it? Forget it... I'll count myself unlucky. Who told me to know Tsunade so well? Not only have I seen her naked, I know her body inside and out."

As soon as those words fell, Nawaki was dumbfounded. He swallowed. "What..."

Ren paid no attention to Nawaki's shock, because a clear voice came from the distance. Kushina Uzumaki waved her hand. "Ren... I'm over here!"

Hearing that, Ren turned his gaze toward Kushina. She had already run over and looked at him with delight in her eyes.

Seeing this, Nawaki was even more stunned. "Damn... That's way too fierce. First he saw my sister naked, and now he's picking up girls. This is too much!"

Not long afterward, Ren entered the academy. What he did not know was that the scene from earlier was also playing out inside the Hokage Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his disciple and said helplessly, "Uh... what am I supposed to say?"

"That little bastard... What does he mean, saw me naked? What does he mean, knows me inside and out? What does he mean, eating, drinking, and gambling? What does he mean, surpassing the master? What does he mean, cheating, swindling, and robbing people blind? You bastard, I only took two medicinal herbs! I didn't even know what they did! Did you have to make such a big deal out of it?" As Tsunade spoke, she recalled what she had seen through the crystal ball earlier and instantly flew into a rage, ready to hit someone!

Jiraiya was somewhat dazed, still immersed in Ren's words as he muttered to himself, "He saw her naked, and he knows her body inside and out. How lucky...!"

Orochimaru remained expressionless. "That red-haired little girl is the future Jinchuriki?"

At that, the Third Hokage nodded silently and said calmly, "That's right... she is Konoha's future Jinchuriki. Those two children are both from the Uzumaki Clan, and one of them will become the future Jinchuriki. We do not yet know which one. However, today's mission concerns the Jinchuriki."

When those words fell, even the enraged Tsunade fell silent. Naturally, Tsunade understood matters concerning Jinchuriki. After all, Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Mito Uzumaki was her grandmother. Tsunade also knew the circumstances of the two Uzumaki girls, but after accidentally hearing Ren's words, she could not help getting angry.

The Third Hokage said, "This mission concerns not only the Jinchuriki, but also the Uzumaki Clan."

As the Third Hokage continued, Tsunade gradually calmed down and listened carefully to his words.

Leaving that aside, Ren entered the Ninja Academy, his gaze thoughtful as he mused, The surveillance is gone. That strange spiritual energy from earlier must have come from the Hokage's crystal ball!

The moment Ren encountered Nawaki, he sensed that something was off.

In particular, a slight disturbance in his spiritual power seemed to be telling him that someone was watching him. Ren naturally chose to trust his instincts. After all, his grandfather had said that he had inherited his clan's sensory abilities.

Once Kushina appeared and they entered the Ninja Academy, the surveillance disappeared.

Though it was strange, Ren did not pay much attention to it.

At that moment, Kushina looked at Ren and asked, "What's wrong? Were you too excited to sleep well last night?"

Hearing Kushina's words, Ren chuckled. "More or less! But it's fine now. Let's wait for the arrangements. I really want to see our new classmates. I wonder if there are any interesting people among them!"

As he spoke, Ren saw Yamaki approaching!

Chapter 21: Rejection and Anger

"Teacher Yamaki!"

Ren spoke calmly as he watched Yamaki approach.

Yamaki nodded slightly. "All three of you are here, so come with me. Your class has already been arranged. Study hard from now on and become Konoha's pride!"

Those impassioned words sounded utterly indifferent to Ren.

Ren automatically filtered them out. Forget that brainwashing talk.

Kushina was different. Her eyes sparkled as she declared firmly, "I'm going to become Konoha's first female Hokage!"

She was full of vigor, then looked toward Ren with the air of a strong-willed woman.

Reiko Uzumaki was somewhat shy. She lowered her head and said softly, "I understand."

The three children's reactions gave Yamaki a headache. Fortunately, he was not a teaching instructor but an academy administrator. Especially since he knew their identities, he had even less desire to teach Ren and the others.

Of the three, two belonged to the Uzumaki Clan, and one of them would surely become a Jinchuriki in the future. Once one became a Jinchuriki, the other would be the Jinchuriki's close sister, and her status would naturally be different as well. As for Ren, Yamaki had already learned who he was. Jiraiya stood behind him, and he had also become connected to the Senju Clan these past few days. How could Yamaki dare provoke him?

It could be said that none of the three before him could be offended or touched. It was better to let them develop freely. Yamaki thought to himself as he headed toward Class One, silently mourning for Ren and the others' future teacher!

Bang... bang...

The quiet classroom's peace was shattered.

The teacher who had been about to begin the lesson paused and looked at Yamaki. "Lord Yamaki... what brings you here?"

As a teacher, he naturally knew who his superior was.

Yamaki smiled lightly and looked at Ren's group. "Yamada... these are three new students. They will be students of Class One from now on."

As those words fell, many people in the spacious classroom turned to look at Ren and the others.

Yamada, the teacher, was slightly taken aback. "I see. Transfer students?"

His words were calm, but he understood that the three children before him were not ordinary. For Yamaki to personally escort them here, they clearly had powerful backing.

Yamaki said, "That's right... I'll leave these three children to you. Teach them well. Lord Hokage has high hopes for their growth."

As those words fell, a glint flashed in Yamada's eyes. "I understand. I will teach these three children well!"

Yamaki then left, leaving only Ren and the two girls behind.

While Yamaki and Yamada spoke, Ren's gaze had already swept across the entire classroom. He did not yet know how to use his sensory abilities, but some instinctive perception remained.

Looking at these future classmates, Ren noticed quite a few familiar faces.

At that moment, Ren's gaze landed on Minato. Though he looked somewhat adorable and dazed, there was no doubt that he was the future Minato Namikaze. Minato was also looking at Ren's group, though most of his attention was on Kushina and Reiko.

Not long afterward, Teacher Yamada said, "All right... since you are new students, introduce yourselves."

It was an ordinary line, and a very common opening.

Ren nodded silently and was about to walk to the podium to introduce himself when he noticed that Kushina was trembling slightly, her face carrying a trace of anger.

At that moment, Ren noticed the gazes of many students. Those gazes carried rejection, as though they were rejecting all three of them.

With anger in her voice, Kushina shouted, "My name is Kushina Uzumaki, and my dream is to become Konoha's female Hokage."