Chapter 253: 246. Reunion
"Sensei!"
Kakashi has tears in his eyes as he stares at Minato and Kushina.
"You have grown well, Kakashi!"
Kushina ruffles Kakashi's hairs.
"YOUTH!! This is YOUTH!!"
Tears stream down from Guy's eyes as he clutches his fists.
"You too, Guy!"
Minato sweat drops at Guy's antics.
"Move aside for a while; let me check their body."
Tsunade pushes everyone aside and inspects Minato and Kushina.
Guy and Kakashi obediently move aside as there is a hint of worry on their face.
After inspecting for a while,
Hmm…
Tsunade's expression turns grim. The others notice her expression and Minato asks her.
"Tsunade-san! What's the matter? … Is there something wrong with our body?"
"No!"
Tsunade shakes her head.
"On the opposite, both of your bodies are brimming with vitality. It's like… like… both of you have been reborn."
Tsunade has a conflicted expression on her face.
"Wow!"
Kushina checks her complexion, which is as smooth and healthy as a baby.
"It looks like I have reverted to my teen years."
Kushina happily pinches her skin.
Ziiiiii…
Mei intensely stares at Kushina's skin as envy appears in her eyes.
"Oh!"
Izuna notices the envy in her eyes. He takes out a bottle from his pocket and passes it to her.
Ahem…
"I got this souvenir from my recent journey to Land of Valleys. This is a special lotion filled with vitality. It nourishes skin and helps retain youth. I brought it especially for you."
"Really!"
Mei immediately grabs the bottle and a smile blooms on her face.
Hah…
Izuna heaves a sigh of relief and snuggles into Mei's bosom.
Eh!
He feels an intense stare on his face. The stare is almost penetrating, as if it wants to burrow holes in his body.
Izuna lifts his head and notices Tsunade, who is glaring at him with a murderous gaze.
Humph…
Tsunade harrumphs and cups her hands in front of her chest.
Boing…
Her massive chest shakes with her momentum.
Gulp…
Izuna gulps his saliva and takes out another bottle from his pocket.
"Ehto! Tsunade Sensei! This is for you."
Hmph…
Tsunade snorts and grabs the bottle. There is a slight hint of joy in her expression, but she hides it quickly and a stern expression appears on her face.
"…"
The atmosphere turns awkward and silence descends on the surroundings.
'It's a good thing that the vitality of that tree has condensed in this liquid. I will gift the remaining liquid to my parents and relatives to slow down their aging. Tsunade is using her transformation Jutsu to maintain her appearance."
Suddenly, it reminds him of Mito Uzumaki who maintained a youthful look through her middle-age. It was only during her later years that she aged rapidly.
Cough… cough…
Sakumo coughs slightly to break the ice.
"Lord Fourth! We have already heard about Izuna's narration of the event. We would also like to hear your part of the story. Izuna withheld most of the information of the incident."
Sakumo glares at Izuna and turns to Minato.
"Enough!"
Tsunade's shout calms everybody down.
"Escort them to Konoha Hospital. I need to do a thorough check-up. Your questions can wait for a while."
----------------
Later in the hospital,
"All the preliminary procedures are complete. Now we have to just wait for the Blood Sample Report."
Tsunade heaves a sigh of relief after the check-up. She turns to Minato and Kushina.
"Let's talk now."
"Alright!"
Minato nods his head.
"Wait!"
Izuna makes some hand signs and creates a barrier around the room.
"It's to prevent someone from eavesdropping. The things we talk about today can prove detrimental for Konoha's safety if words get out."
"Then shall I leave?"
Mei asks him.
"It's alright! Just stay here." Izuna holds her hand.
"Ok!" Mei nods her head.
Kushina notices this, and a mischievous grin appears on her face.
Izuna notices the grin and grimaces.
'Looks like this prankster is up to no good. Ayaka will get along well with Kushina Nee-san.'
"Alright!!"
Minato adopts a serious expression and narrates.
"A few months before the Nine-tails attack, Kushina and I sent Izuna-kun on a secret mission to Uzushiogakure to investigate the remains of the Uzumaki clan.
However, the investigation took longer than expected and Izuna-kun didn't make it on time; otherwise, I would have entrusted him to protect Kushina."
Mm…
Izuna nods his head.
"About that mission…"
Izuna rummages through his storage and takes out a scroll and passes it to Minato.
"This is the report of that mission."
Minato takes the scroll from Izuna. Izuna turns to Kushina and reports.
"Kushina Nee-san! I found the origin and the heritage of the Uzumaki clan. Nee-san… you should pay a visit to the heritage with Naruto."
"Really?!"
Kushina curiously asks him.
"I thought the elders of the clan destroyed the heritage."
"No! What they destroyed are just the superficial things. The real heritage is hidden deep down in the village."
Whoosh…
Izuna takes out the Shinigami Onii-mask.
"This mask is the key to the seal. The other mask is in the Noh Mask Hall."
Izuna passes the mask to Kushina.
'I have already checked the Uzumaki secret chamber for dangers. It's safe for Kushina and Naruto.'
"Alright!"
Kushina grabs the mask and keeps it.
Meanwhile, Minato briefs the entire incident to the rest of the group.
Minato's eyes turn to Izuna.
Previously, while being sealed with Kurama for ten years; both Minato and Kushina have picked a bunch of skills from Kurama. Kurama's years of experience in the Shinobi world had led him to develop a plethora of skills.
Telepathic communication, long-distance chakra transfer, creating chakra constructs, knowledge of unique Fuinjutsus are few among them.
When Izuna asked him why he never used these skills?
Kurama rolls his eyes and replies.
"I can easily smash everything with my size and chakra. As for other times, I was suppressed or controlled before I could do anything."
Minato establishes a telepathic connection.
'Izuna-kun! Should I reveal about the other cloaked figure who attacked us that night?'
'Umm… Let's put it on hold for now. We will talk about it later. Also, another powerful enemy will visit us soon. We have to prioritize him first.'
Minato withholds the information about the other cloaked figure.
"So, that's what happened?!" the group exclaims.
"Izuna's account of the incident is similar to yours." Tsunade nods her head.
"But?! Do you a clue about the identity of the perpetrator? The Nine-tails was under a Sharingan Genjutsu, so it has to be a member of the Uchiha clan or someone who possesses a powerful Sharingan."
The group turns to Uchiha clan members and Kakashi.
"If we exclude the Uchiha clan members and Kakashi, then our only suspect is Danzo and Orochimaru." Sakumo speculates.
"Danzo and Orochimaru! Both of them are dead." Shisui remarks.
"Then who else it can be?" Kakashi frowns.
Izuna slowly stands up from his bed and walks towards Minato's bed.
"Minato-san, I think it's about time you reveal the truth to Kakashi."
Minato and Kushina's expression turn sour. Kushina bites her lip, and a tear appears in her eyes.
"Yes! eventually, Kakashi will learn the truth." Minato sighs and turns to Kakashi.
"Kakashi! You have grown enough to not be overwhelmed by your emotions and sentiments. Still, you must promise me to not take any reckless action."
Kakashi senses a feeling of foreboding. He clutches his fists and nods his head.
"I am ready, Sensei!"
"The person who attacked and killed the wife of the Lord Third, the person who released Nine-tails seal and controlled it to attack the village, the person who attempted to kill Naruto and almost killed us is…"
Kakashi takes a deep breath and steadies his nerves.
"OBITO!"
OBITO…
OBITO…
OBITO…
These words resound in Kakashi's ears. His eyes widen to the extreme as he stands rooted on the ground.
"O… Ob… Obito?! How could this be? It can't be! Obito is dead!"
Kakashi incoherently murmurs as his body shivers incoherently.
"Wake up, KAKASHI!"
Izuna pats Kakashi's shoulder.
"Wake up to reality! Face the truth!"
Izuna infuses chakra in his voice to disrupt Kakashi's sense of mind.
Bam…
Kakashi falls on the ground, his body covered in a layer of cold sweat.
Sigh…
Sakumo sighs to himself and silently pats Kakashi's head.
'Once I too was fallen into such a state. This is the life of a shinobi. Blood, hatred, and betrayal plague this land.'
"Son! I won't say much. But keep in mind, your father always has your back." Sakumo pats Kakashi's back.
A few minutes later,
Sigh…
Kakashi takes a deep breath and calms his nerves.
"I am sorry, Dad! Sensei! I was overwhelmed by emotions. I am fine now."
"Good!" Sakumo nods his head.
"Here!"
Izuna extends his hand to Kakashi, who grabs it and stands up.
"This is the reason why I never told you about the killer. If I did, you would recklessly chase after Obito, abandoning everything. I won't stop you now, but I suppose you will be able to figure everything on your own."
"I will." Kakashi nods his head.
"Still, how did Obito get this strong? He was an average chunnin, but how did he turn into such a powerful shinobi capable of fighting toe-to-toe with Sensei in just under one and half year." Kakashi turns to Izuna for answers.
"Well, about that… why don't we talk later? For now, we have a birthday party to attend."
----------------
A/N:- Bonus chapter in the morning! It's night here.
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
ForgottenLife
ForgottenLife Check out my patre0n and read some advance chapters
www.pa treon.com/ForgottenLife
Chapter 254: 247. Birthday Party Part-1
"BORING!! This training class is so boring."
Ayaka is sitting on top of a tree while the rest of the class spars with their respective partners.
"Why do I have to attend the academy with the rest of the people?" She grumbles to herself.
------Flashback-No-Jutsu---------
"Onii-san!! Mom! Dad! Academy is so boring. I don't want to attend anymore. Most of the stuff they teach there, I have already mastered it a long time ago. I want to learn from Onii-san; his training is way better." Ayaka complains.
Sigh…
Izuna sighs and pats her head.
"I know. I can teach you way better compared to the academy. Even the kids of the other clans won't learn much from attending the academy…"
"See! Even Onii-san agrees with me." Ayaka puffs her chest.
"But! That's not the key point. If you immerse yourself in training, you will lose the fun of training. Academy is not just a place for learning; it's also a place for making friends and enjoying your childhood.
The friends you make during this time will have your back in the future when you form a three-man squad. So, don't be rude to your classmates."
Izuna ruffles her head as Ayaka puffs her cheek.
"Fine!!"
----------------
Hmm…
"Today is Naruto Onii-san's birthday. I have to give him a surprise birthday party. But I can't do everything on my own. Let me ask my classmates for help."
She jumps from the tree and approaches a group. The chattering of the group falls in her ears.
"One day, I will surpass my grandpa and become a great hokage."
A kid with short spiky brown hair and blue eyes is holding a shuriken in his hands.
"You can do it, Konohamaru!"
Another kid with short brown hair cheers for him. The kid has a drip of snot hanging from his nose as circular glasses frame his dark eyes.
"Go! Go! Konohamaru!"
A girl with orange hair tied in two big pigtails cheers for the boy.
Ayaka watches them and notices the position of shuriken in Konohamaru's hand. She rolls her eyes and approaches them.
"He is going to miss the target!"
Ayaka stands beside the boy and girl and remarks.
"No way! Konohamaru…"
The boy and girl yell and turn around to argue. They notice Ayaka and their voice remain stuck in their throat as memories of a past incident flash through their mind.
---------------
A few days ago,
In a playground,
"Oye! Look at those creepy eyes. She is one of those Hyuga freaks." One of the kid remarks.
"Oye! Oye! But isn't she from one of the four noble families?"
"Humph! What noble families? People from noble families like that are always stuck up. Look at those eyes, they are looking down on us!"
"You want to gang up on me for losing in the spar earlier. So be it, I will fight with you."
Hanabi takes a stance.
Gulp…
One of the kids gulps his saliva.
"Oye! Tajiro! What are you afraid of? We are three and she is one. We can easily beat her."
"Y… Yaass!!" Tajiro clutches his fist and runs towards Hanabi.
Haah…
Hanabi engages in a fight with the three of them but soon is forced on the defensive.
On a nearby bench,
"Udon! Should we help her? They are three and we are also three." The orange-haired pigtail girl asks the brown-haired spectacle kid.
"Moegi! I heard that Kashio's big brother is already a genin. Hanabi is a member of the Hyuga clan, so she would be fine; but… but… what about us? Won't his big brother beat us up?"
The brown-haired spectacle kid argues.
"But…" Moegi stutters and stops.
"Humph! Pathetic!"
A powerful, sonorous voice drags their attention. Ayaka calmly strides towards the group and stands in front of Hanabi.
She ignores the three boys and turns to Hanabi.
"What are you afraid of? You can easily beat these brats up."
"But… but… I…" Hanabi murmurs.
"Hey! Isn't this that Uchiha girl? The class Queen!!"
Kashio remarks.
"Hmph! I remember she punched me during the spar and knocked me out." Tajiro complains.
"Then let's beat her up too."
Kashio cracks his fist.
"Humph! A bunch of weaklings."
Ayaka folds her hands in front of her chest and mocks the civilian kids.
"YOU!!"
The three kids dash towards and surround her.
BAM… BAM… BAM… Bang…
She knocks out the kid and walks towards a swing.
"I don't even know who you are!" She remarks to the unconscious kids.
"Thank you!" Hanabi thanks her.
"Mmm… I am your rival right! Then get stronger, if you don't want to be left behind."
Ayaka notices Udon and Moegi, but she ignores them.
A while later,
Kashio slowly stands up and notices Ayaka on the swing.
"Damn! This girl! I will ask my Nii-san to beat her up."
He wakes up his buddies and runs out of the playground.
"Just you wait!"
Five minutes later,
A rotund boy with burly arms boy enters the playground. He has a forehead protector tied around his belly. The three civilian kids are following him closely.
"She is the one!" Kashio points towards Ayaka.
Hmm…
The rotund boy notices the Uchiha and Hyuga symbols on Ayaka's and Hanabi's clothes. He flinches a little but walks towards them.
Huh!
Ayaka lifts her head and notices the towering shadow of the big, rotund boy hovering over her. He stops her swing and speaks in a hoarse voice.
"Apologize to my brother and his friends!"
Hmm…
Ayaka frowns and stares him in the eyes.
"And why should I apologize?!"
The big, rotund boy is taken aback by Ayaka's remark. He turns to his brother questioningly.
"Nii-san! Just now she beat us up."
Hmm…
He frowns and remarks.
"I won't allow you to bully my younger brother even if you are from a noble family."
"Huh! But your brother was the one bullying. I just taught him a lesson." Ayaka turns to Kashio.
"NO! Nii-san! She is lying. Look how she beat me up?"
Kashio points towards his swollen eye.
"So that's how it is." The genin is convinced by his younger brother's words.
"Whatever!" Ayaka stops arguing.
"If you want a beating, I will give it to you."
Ten seconds later,
Bang…
The big rotund boy sprawls on the ground with his eyes swollen.
"If one punch won't work, then I will punch you twice."
"…"
Moegi and Udon stare at Ayaka with a wide-open mouth.
---------------
Swoosh…
Konohamaru throws the shuriken and misses the target.
"What?!"
Moegi and Udon stare at Ayaka in astonishment.
"Can she predict the future?"
"Yes, it has to be."
Both of them nods their head.
"What's this future nonsense? It's just his hand wasn't positioned correctly.
Ayaka waves her hand.
"Anyway, I need your help with something."
"Oh! I will help too."
Konohamaru walks towards them.
"It's nothing much. I just want to hold a surprise birthday party for Naruto Nii-san." Ayaka nonchalantly waves her hand.
"Boss Naruto?!" The eyes of Konohamaru, Moegi, and Udon shine brightly.
"We will help too." All three of them nods their head.
"I will help with the cake. My family runs a bakery." Moegi waves her hand.
"Then I will help with the decoration." Udon adjusts his spectacles.
"Alright! It's settled then. Konohamaru, I and Hanabi will invite his friends." Ayaka pulls Hanabi towards her.
"Ok!"
Hanabi nods her head.
"Good! Let's start the preparation."
Swoosh…
The gang rushes out of the academy.
"Hey, kids! The academy isn't over yet."
Iruka yells at the departing kids, but they ignore him and dashes out.
Sigh…
"These kids! They are at the top of this batch. Guess, skipping one day won't matter for them. But they shouldn't make it a habit in the future."
Iruka sighs to himself.
'What am I even thinking as a teacher? But how can I stop that girl? Never mind!'
----------------------
A/N:- Bonus chapter for reaching 500 power stones.
CREATORS' THOUGHTS
ForgottenLife
ForgottenLife
Check out my patre0n and read some advance chapters
www.pa treon.com/ForgottenLife
Weekly Power Status
200+ Power
Ranking 
0 Power
stone You may also Like
Paragraph comment