Shisui's Worries

The cold wind raged across the training ground, relentlessly whipping at Koki's body, but it could not Koki. When he heard Minato say those words, every word echoing in his ears was unbelievable.

This isn't just releasing Minato; it's like releasing an entire vast Pacific Ocean!

Koki was prepared to fight Minato with all his might. Although he was not strong enough, he was determined to cause his opponent some trouble.

He had anticipated that the road to graduation might be fraught with difficulties, but he never expected to pass the assessment so easily.

A question arose in his mind: Wasn't Minato sent by Hiruzen Sarutobi to deliberately make things difficult for him? Now it seems that this guess is not true.

Koki was filled with doubt. He felt that Minato Namikaze was being too lenient with him. Perhaps Minato was just naturally kind and treated everyone the same?

Just then, Minato slowly took out his Forehead Protector from his pocket. The Forehead Protector shimmered faintly in the sunlight, as if bearing endless glory and responsibility.

He gently held the Forehead Protector up to the boy's eyes, his voice mild. "Congratulations, you've passed the final test. From this moment on, you are officially a ninja."

Koki was stunned. Normally, the Forehead Protector should have been awarded to her by her class teacher after the graduation exam, and she would have her own file and ninja number at that time.

But now, his Forehead Protector was being handed to him directly by Minato... Could it be that this was a special power granted to Minato by the Third Lord Hokage?

He slowly reached out and took the Forehead Protector engraved with the Konoha symbol. The Forehead Protector felt slightly cool to the touch, sending a chill down his spine.

He carefully put the Forehead Protector on, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him.

Although he always complained about not wanting to go to school anymore, when he actually became a ninja, his heart was filled with confusion.

I don't know how to move forward, and I'm not sure if I'm really ready to face the challenges ahead.

Since coming into this world, his life has undergone too many changes. Many people who are worth caring about have appeared in his life. These wonderful things have made him begin to wonder if it was all just a dream.

If this is a dream, Koki hopes she will never wake up.

He tilted his head slightly, closed his eyes, and tried to conceal the turbulent emotions within him. His long eyelashes trembled slightly, like a beautiful butterfly gently fluttering its wings.

"By the way, Minato- senpai, where is Shisui?" Koki asked softly, trying to compose herself.

He believed that with Shisui's abilities, there shouldn't be any problems, but at this moment, what he longed for most was to see that familiar figure as soon as possible.

"Don't worry, he passed the test before you and is waiting for you now."

Its Shisui performance is also impeccable.

"Then, can I go see him?" Koki's tone was filled with eagerness.

"Go ahead." Minato understood Koki's feelings at that moment and didn't want to bother him any further.

With a light leap, Minato's figure vanished from the spot, as if merging into the air, leaving only his gentle voice echoing in the air. "Koki, I look forward to seeing you again."

Next time? Will they really meet again? Koki stood there, staring at the spot where Minato had disappeared, took a deep breath, and turned to walk out of the training ground.

On the training field, the biting north wind was as sharp as a knife, and when Shisui learned that he had passed the test, the joy in his heart instantly turned into endless longing for Koki.

He was eager to find Koki and share his joy and anticipation with him.

However, harsh reality hit him like a bucket of cold water. Someone warned him that if he went to see Koki now, it would not only disturb his ongoing exams but could also affect his graduation.

Shisui sighed helplessly, forced to suppress his urge to see Koki.

At this moment, the lakeside not far from the training ground was immersed in tranquility. A thin layer of ice had formed on the surface of the lake, which resembled a vast silver mirror, shimmering with a cool luster in the dim sunlight.

Shisui slowly walked to the bridge, gently sat down, bent one leg, and casually rested his arm on it. He fell into a daze, his eyes seemingly filled with hazy mist, his thoughts drifting aimlessly.

Just then, a gust of cold wind quietly swept in, as if countless sharp ice blades were cutting through the forest, making a series of piercing sounds.

The sudden sound, like an uninvited guest, abruptly roused Shisui from his reverie.

He slowly raised his head, gazing in the direction of the training field, a faint worry in his eyes like a candle flame flickering in the wind, sometimes bright and sometimes dim.

He wondered to himself, "I wonder how things are going with Koki?"

But in an instant, a self-deprecating smile rose in his heart.

Yes, how could he doubt Koki? Koki is no longer the child who needs to be protected at every turn; he has become incredibly strong.

When he received the Forehead Protector, Shisui was also filled with confusion, but his confusion was completely different from Koki's.

His worries stemmed from the more powerful enemies and numerous crises he would face after becoming a ninja.

He constantly questioned himself: Did he possess enough strength to ensure Koki's safety in this perilous world?

This problem was like a heavy shackle, tightly binding his heart.

In recent years, Fugaku has gradually exposed Shisui to many of the Uchiha Clan's affairs.

In the world unknown to Koki, everyone has begun to deal with various complex matters. They have learned about many little-known dark corners, and their hands have inevitably become stained with blood.

However, there was an unspoken understanding between them: to do everything in their power to protect Koki and never let him experience these cruel realities.

Shisui was naturally well aware of the mysterious disappearance of the Third Kazekage.

Based on the intelligence he possessed, Sunagakure had dispatched personnel to other villages to investigate, and Konoha was a thorn in their side.

War, like a ferocious beast about to awaken, is imminent and inevitable.

Graduating at this crucial moment—was it the right decision for them?

Shisui was filled with deep anxiety. He worried that he would not be able to fully protect Koki from harm, and this worry plunged him into an unprecedented state of confusion.

He gave a helpless, bitter smile, then casually picked up a stone and threw it forcefully.

The stone seemed to carry his worries and anxieties, shooting out with astonishing speed, even crossing the lake and flying to the opposite shore.

At this moment, he really missed Koki.

"Shisui!" Suddenly, a clear shout broke the tranquility.

Shisui looked up in surprise, her eyes immediately flashing with delight as she quickly turned her gaze toward the direction from which the sound came.

He saw Koki running happily towards him, Shisui stood up without hesitation and ran towards Koki.

In the blink of an eye, the two embraced tightly, as if trying to integrate the other into their lives.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still as they felt each other's warmth and heartbeats.