Hikaku Uchiha was about to share her past with Shindai and Pakura.
Shindai immediately sat upright, his two ears fully tuned in. He had wanted to know for a long time, but Hikaku Uchiha always ignored him and refused to talk.
Pakura was also very curious. She had never asked Hikaku Uchiha about her past because she'd already made up her own version.
And now, it was time to see if her guess matched reality!
Hikaku Uchiha began speaking, "My true name is Hikaku Uchiha. My parents hoped I could stay away from the darkness of war and walk in the light. Unfortunately, back then, I couldn't escape the darkness of war and was thrown straight into hell because I was born in turbulent times—the Warring States era."
Shindai and Pakura stared at Hikaku Uchiha, stunned like statues.
The Warring States era?
Shindai reached out and patted Hikaku Uchiha's shoulder, "Asu Natsuka, I think you're just tired—your brain must be malfunctioning."
Hikaku Uchiha irritably smacked Shindai's hand away, "I'm telling the truth. Listen first before interrupting. Don't think I won't do anything just because you're lying in a hospital bed!"
Shindai withdrew his hand, wearing an expression that said 'You can brag all you want—I'll believe it when hell freezes over.'
Hikaku Uchiha was already feeling murderous. She had finally decided to face her past and share her story with Shindai and Pakura, yet this guy still didn't believe her.
Suppressing her violent impulses, Hikaku continued, "When my parents were still alive, life was hard, but I was still happy. But on that day, everything changed. During a clash with the Senju clan, my parents were killed, and I became an orphan.
Overcome by grief, I awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, and my nightmare truly began. I activated a Dojutsu no one had ever awakened before—the Eight Trigrams Sealing Array. Shindai, as someone who has experienced the power of the Eight Trigrams yourself, you should understand how strong this eye technique is.
[I can freely control the chakra of anyone imprinted by me], transferring it to those who needed it more for enhancement. Even through the Imprints, I could control enemy ninja minds for my own use.
After my clansmen discovered my Eight Trigrams ability, they raised me as a weapon against the Senju clan. When not fighting, they imprisoned me in a cell; during battles, they released me. No one knew my true name—they only called me Nameless."
Realization dawned on Shindai, "No wonder you introduced yourself as Nameless when we first met. I couldn't figure out why someone would choose such a name back then."
Hikaku Uchiha nodded and continued, "At the time, I didn't even realize I had been transported decades into the future. Worried that you might be an enemy, I told you my name was Nameless."
When I was a weapon, to enhance my power, they transplanted the Dojutsu of fallen clansmen who had the Mangekyo Sharingan into me. That's why I can use Amaterasu, Kagutsuchi, and Tsukuyomi.
Eventually, because of my overwhelming performance on the battlefield, the clans led by the Senju suffered multiple defeats, which caused them to develop great fear toward me. In the end, the Senju clan and the Sarutobi clan set a trap ambush for me, sealing me away together.
This is my past before I was sealed. What happened after... that began when I met you, Shindai."
Shindai and Pakura were left reeling from what they'd just heard.
Though it sounded believable, the very idea of the Warring States period still seemed too absurd.
At that moment, someone walked into Shindai's hospital room—it was Minato Namikaze.
"What Asu Natsuka told me is all true."
Seeing Minato, Shindai asked in surprise, "Oh, it's you, Lord Minato. Has your body recovered?"
Smiling, Minato replied, "I wasn't actually hurt badly to begin with. Obito told me earlier that you'd awoken, so I came to visit. From some historical documents belonging to the Uchiha clan and Hiruzen Sarutobi, we have confirmed this matter—Asu really does come from the Warring States period."
Staring at Hikaku Uchiha's face for a while, Shindai suddenly exclaimed in shock, "My god, the Warring States period... So you're actually an ancient Uchiha granny!"
Hearing the words 'Uchiha granny,' Hikaku Uchiha could no longer hold back and headbutted Shindai.
"Ah!"
Shindai winced, clutching his head as tears welled up in the corners of his eyes, "I'm a patient, you know!"
Hikaku snorted, clearly annoyed, "A patient? Why didn't your mouth get sealed shut along with your condition?"
Minato chuckled helplessly, "Alright, during the sealing, everything about Asu was frozen, so those few decades in between are blank. Therefore, Asu and you, Shindai, are actually the same age—you aren't some ancient granny."
Pakura exclaimed in amazement, "I never imagined Asu had such a past. Don't worry; things will only get better from now on."
Moved with sympathy, Pakura gently pulled Hikaku Uchiha into a hug, offering quiet comfort.
Hikaku Uchiha allowed Pakura to embrace her, a slight smile appearing on her face as she softly hummed in agreement.
Shindai looked at Pakura, then back at Hikaku Uchiha, his pupils widening in realization. He pointed shakily at the two of them, "You two... Oh no! No wonder you shower together! Now I get it!"
Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha frowned at Shindai, asking simultaneously, "What exactly do you think you understand?"
Shindai quickly covered his mouth, exclaiming frantically, "I accept it completely! No judgment, none at all! I bless you wholeheartedly! Just pretend I'm not here!"
Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha frowned even more deeply. Shindai's mind was definitely conjuring up some nonsense again.
Minato Namikaze also sensed that Shindai must have misunderstood something, and quite seriously too, though he couldn't exactly guess where Shindai's thoughts had gone off track. Sometimes, it was genuinely hard to follow Shindai's strange logic.
Shindai's heart pounded wildly in his chest.
This was absolutely too thrilling. Never would he have guessed that Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha, who usually appeared so proper, could be this open—actually, they were being far too bold!
But still... if they were this open now, why had they made such a huge fuss back when he ran the puppet shop?
These two were hypocrites!
Minato Namikaze gazed seriously at Hikaku Uchiha and said, "Asu Natsuka, after such a long period of time, I believe you've already made your decision. The Uchiha are changing now—admittedly, there are still some extremists among the Uchiha clan, but overall, most of them are fine people.
Besides, I think you've already found your true bond here in Konoha..."
Minato glanced sideways at Shindai.
Shindai felt completely baffled by Minato's look—why was he looking at him? He should be looking at Pakura! Hikaku's bond is with Pakura!
Minato continued solemnly, "Therefore, I'd like to formally invite you right here to join Konoha and become a true part of our village!"
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