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Chapter 82 - The Truth I

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QUESTION:- WHAT DO YOU THINK Ship Between RaiKage x Hinatta Hyuga?

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"Hiruzen!"

As Arata and Hiruzen were talking, they suddenly heard someone shouting Hiruzen's name.

Arata turned his head and saw four kids around Hiruzen's age running toward them. From the way they waved and smiled, it looked like they already knew each other.

"Hey! Danzo! Koharu! Hamura! Over here!" Hiruzen shouted, grinning as he waved both arms in the air like a monkey on sugar. "I'm here!"

Arata blinked a few times, recognizing them instantly.

So that's them…

The boy with sharp eyes and black hair was Danzo Shimura. The girl with the tied-up hair was Koharu Utatane. And the quiet kid in the back with slightly longer hair was Hamura Mitokado. These three would one day become the future elders of Konoha—those "advisors" who acted like they ran the village.

Well, well, Arata thought. The squad has arrived.

His eyes narrowed slightly, especially when he looked at Danzo.

You… sorry, kid. I know you're just eight right now. But I've seen the future. No matter what choices you make later, you're gonna become a problem. Whether it's as a warning, or as a lesson, you're gonna have to go someday.

Arata sighed inside. Even though Danzo would grow strong—maybe even strong enough to rival people like Hiruzen or the legendary Shining Arms of Hashirama—Arata knew he couldn't allow Danzo's version of "peace" to take over the village.

"Yo, Hiruzen," Hamura said, smiling as he reached the group. "This is my first time going to the academy too. When I heard you were going, I decided to come along with these guys."

He looked friendly and excited, like a kid going to a candy shop for the first time.

Arata smiled a little, then looked at the three newcomers.

"So… who are your friends?" he asked, playing dumb.

He already knew, of course, but saying that out loud would raise too many questions. A normal kid shouldn't know the names of people who hadn't even made a name for themselves yet.

"Nii-chan This is Danzo!" Hiruzen said, pointing. "He's kinda serious all the time, but he's strong!"

Danzo just gave a small nod, arms crossed like a mini-boss already.

"And that's Koharu!" Hiruzen added.

"Nice to meet you," Koharu said with a polite bow, acting all mature.

"And this is Hamura," Hiruzen finished. "He's a little shy, but cool once you know him."

Hamura smiled again, rubbing the back of his head.

Arata gave them all a light nod. "Nice to meet you too."

"Oh! And guys, let me introduce someone really special," Hiruzen said, grinning wide like a kid showing off his favorite toy. "This is my big brother—Arata Senju!"

He waved toward Arata proudly, then added, "Yeah, that Arata Senju. Future head of the Senju Clan. He's super strong! Way stronger than me. You guys are lucky to meet him today!"

Hiruzen puffed out his chest while saying it, even though deep inside, he still wasn't too interested in going to the Ninja Academy. But since none of his friends had met Arata before, he took this chance to brag.

Why hadn't they seen Arata before? Well, because seeing him was like spotting a legend. During the last big attack—like when the Nine-Tails went wild—all the kids were in the shelters. Only the clan heads, jonin, and civilians had seen Arata in action. The few children from clans who were already being trained might've caught a glimpse, but most hadn't.

To them, Arata wasn't just a person. He was a name, a story, a big deal.

Meanwhile, Koharu Utatane stood there, quietly looking at Arata.

He's so cool… she thought, her cheeks turning slightly red.

She was just eight years old, but even now, her heart skipped a beat seeing Arata up close. With his calm eyes, strong presence, and that warm, gentle aura around him—he reminded her of a fairytale prince… or even more Handsome than Danzo Shimura.

I wanna marry him, she thought suddenly, almost gasping at her own thought.

It wasn't just her, though. A lot of young girls (and their mothers too) had similar thoughts. Arata was handsome, strong, and most of all, he gave off this gentle warmth that made people feel safe—like they could trust him with anything.

Then Hamura stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "So you're Arata Senju… It's an honor to meet you," he said, clearly trying not to stutter. "Oh! I forgot—my name's Hamura Mitokado. Nice to meet you!"

He looked like a fan meeting his favorite hero for the first time.

Arata smiled softly and patted his head. "Nice to meet you too, Hamura."

Koharu stayed quiet for a moment, then took a deep breath and stepped forward. "Arata-niisan," she said, bowing a little shyly, "My name is Utatane Koharu. I'm really happy to meet you."

She blushed as she spoke, her voice small like a kitten's. Seeing that, Arata sighed inside.

Man, I'm not a playboy, he thought. But still, he gently patted her head.

"Well, nice to meet you too, Koharu-chan," he said warmly.

The moment his hand touched her head, Koharu's eyes sparkled like she was floating in a flower field. In her imagination, it was just her and Arata in a dream-like world full of roses.

Meanwhile, Danzo stood off to the side, arms crossed, quietly watching. He wasn't jealous… okay, maybe just a little. Everyone was fawning over Arata, and even he couldn't deny that Arata was different. Not just strong—next level strong. People whispered that he was already on par with the Hokage.

Danzo pouted, saying nothing.

Arata noticed the look in Danzo's eyes. That silent, burning desire to be acknowledged.

So that's it… Arata thought. Hiruzen and Danzo… they remind me of someone.

The more he looked at them, the more it clicked.

Hiruzen had that friendly, bright, never-give-up kind of vibe—just like Naruto. While Danzo… he was quiet, serious, and always thinking two steps ahead. Just like Sasuke. Or better yet… like Indra.

Wait… don't tell me, Arata thought. Is this some kind of reincarnation cycle? Like Indra and Asura again?

The idea stuck in his head.

If that's true… I better keep an eye on both of them.

He didn't say it out loud, but in that moment, Arata made a silent promise.

No matter what happens, I'll protect the village. Even if I have to stop Danzo before he becomes a problem.

But what Danzo showed on the outside wasn't how he felt inside.

Deep in his mind, a voice kept feeding his pride and ego.

"What's so great about Arata anyway?" the voice whispered. "He's only famous because of his clan. He was just lucky to be born as Hashirama Senju's son. Without that, he'd be nothing. Just another kid. Everyone treats him like a star just because of his name."

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