[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch":3,"chapter-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-372":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: Strongest Shinobi System With a Glitch",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1819447,2309,"Chapter 372 372: 372 - Moments worth having!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-372",372,"\u003Cp>Kitazawa glanced at Neji and more or less understood what the boy was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was, admittedly, an oversight on his part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had considered the regrets of Naruto and Kakashi—but not Neji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that Neji hadn't crossed his mind. Rather, Kitazawa had subconsciously avoided the idea of going to Konoha in this timeline altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha was crowded and complicated. Too many people, too many variables. Entering it recklessly could trigger unpredictable consequences in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since he had already brought Neji here, ignoring him now would be unfair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa fell silent in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Minato's Flying Thunder God, sending Neji back to Konoha—just briefly—was entirely possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kakashi,\" Kitazawa said after a moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go tell the Rōran residents who sheltered you that we'll soon meet the Queen. Once that happens, their captured family members will be returned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi snapped back to awareness, nodded, and left the room without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neji.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa turned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to return to Konoha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… can go back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Kitazawa had made it very clear—they were people from the future, and wandering freely through the past was dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can,\" Kitazawa replied calmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"but anyone you speak to will have their memories sealed afterward. People of this era can't retain memories of the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji nodded instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was quiet, mature—he understood the danger of temporal interference without further explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see my father.\" After a long pause, Neji finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa nodded in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a visit,\" Neji added quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no need to disturb him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyūga Hizashi was his father—but in this timeline, that man didn't know him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since any memories would be erased anyway… perhaps silence was better than words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too rational. Too sensible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found it ironic—his students were all like this. Even Naruto, usually reckless and loud, became astonishingly reliable at crucial moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Kakashi returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go,\" Kitazawa said, rising to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi's body stiffened. A wave of nervous tension surged through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group moved quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering Shibi, Kitazawa dispatched a Shadow Clone to inform him, then headed back toward the building where Minato and the others were waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mi… Minato-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi recognized him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though younger than the Minato in his memories, the man before him was unmistakable—same golden hair, same presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato also recognized Kakashi at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had grown taller, broader—but the white hair and mask were unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Minato noticed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That eye…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Kakashi had always exposed both eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet possibility crossed Minato's mind, and he sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still—being alive was already a blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kakashi,\" Minato said with a warm smile, \"What an unexpected reunion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi stared at that familiar, sun-like smile, his vision blurring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his father's suicide, he had sunk into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Minato—along with his teammates—who had pulled him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, that warmth hadn't lasted forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Kitazawa chose not to intrude. He quietly led Sasuke and the others inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto's group was already resting, and Kitazawa instructed Sasuke's team to do the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There weren't enough rooms, so the three had to share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, they were used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to mission tents, this was practically luxurious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa didn't sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still needed to discuss Neji's situation with Minato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While waiting, he practiced Ice Release: Ice Rock Dome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, techniques like Dance of the Camellia or Wood Style: Impalement weren't suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made no effort to hide his Ice Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could always claim it was self-synthesized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if he could recreate Wood Release, then Ice Release was hardly unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Byakugan and Shikotsumyaku, however, were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were true Bloodline Limits—normally impossible to synthesize without blood relations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But normally was the key word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was another explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atavism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most ninja shared a common ancestor—the Sage of Six Paths… or more precisely, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one's strength reached a certain level, awakening ancient bloodline traits wasn't impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Kitazawa stood at the apex of the ninja world, he could simply claim atavism and freely display Bloodline Limits like the Byakugan, Sharingan, or Shikotsumyaku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under ordinary logic, possessing multiple Bloodline Limits was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which made atavism the only plausible explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if people doubted it—They wouldn't dare say so out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it all came back to the same truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength was the answer to everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time flowed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knock sounded at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stopped his training, rose, and opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing outside was Minato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minato-senpai,\" Kitazawa greeted, stepping aside. \"Please, come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already spoken with Kakashi,\" Minato said with a soft sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never imagined he would go through so much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"War is always cruel,\" Kitazawa replied after a brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, the war eventually ends—thanks to you, Minato-senpai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With such an outcome, at least our efforts weren't wasted,\" Minato said, then smiled wryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But let's not dwell on that. After all, those events haven't happened yet for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this timeline, the Third Shinobi World War had not fully erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi had yet to team up with Rin and Obito.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His involvement in the Rōran mission came solely from his own initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still,\" Minato continued as he poured two cups of tea, \"knowing that Konoha ultimately prevails… does put my mind at ease.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa accepted the cup, took a sip, then spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minato-senpai, there's something I'd like to ask of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on,\" Minato said, holding his teacup but not drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa explained Neji's situation, and the truth behind Hyūga Hizashi's death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something like that actually happened…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato's brows knit tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, Konoha had been in the right—yet Hizashi had died as a substitute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unacceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was I already gone when this happened…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had still been alive, he would never have allowed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand,\" Minato said at last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll take Neji back to Konoha tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hizashi's death was a debt Konoha owed Neji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as the future Fourth Hokage, Minato felt that responsibility keenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then the meeting with the Queen of Rōran will be postponed until the day after tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa asked after some thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato nodded. \"But keep a close watch on Anrokuzan. If he makes a move, don't wait for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa paused, then added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not bring Naruto along as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato froze slightly. \"I've already spoken with him enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just you,\" Kitazawa said meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato's body stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hastily raised the teacup and drank it all in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Kitazawa hadn't said the name aloud, Minato understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Kushina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Minato said quietly, standing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get some rest. We'll talk again tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night passed without incident, and dawn arrived in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, Minato departed with Naruto and Neji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kakashi,\" Shibi asked after watching them leave, \"Are you heading to the Rōran Royal Palace? I can take you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Kakashi replied, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's nothing worth saying,\" Kakashi said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And telling him too much would only burden him. Besides… his memories will be sealed anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shibi glanced at Kakashi's concealed eye—and understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some wounds were painful enough to remember.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking them aloud would only reopen them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shibi-senpai,\" Kitazawa interjected, changing the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we have time, why not teach Shino?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's fine,\" Shibi said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teaching my son secret techniques ahead of time… that's a rare experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he went to find Shino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go train Sasuke,\" Kakashi said, steadying himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed something—anything—to keep his thoughts from spiraling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't idle either, guiding Hinata and Kimimaro while training…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Konoha Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Flying Thunder God Technique is amazing!\" Naruto exclaimed, eyes shining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you grow up, you can try learning it too,\" Minato said with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll ask Kitazawa-sensei to teach me!\" Naruto said without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, Kitazawa could do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato opened his mouth—then stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to say that Kitazawa didn't know the Flying Thunder God Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, he didn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he could see the unwavering respect Naruto held for his teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato reached out and gently ruffled Naruto's hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I were still alive… that respect would have been mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he felt no jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Kitazawa, Naruto's childhood would have been far lonelier than it already was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neji.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, Minato spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll have a Shadow Clone take you to the Hyūga Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji answered absentmindedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his distracted state, Minato hesitated, unsure what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He formed a set of hand seals, and a Shadow Clone appeared beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto, come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato placed a hand on Naruto's shoulder and activated the Flying Thunder God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto felt his vision spin. When the world stabilized again, he found himself standing in an unfamiliar living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minato? Why are you back so early—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice cut off mid-sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young woman with long, vivid red hair stepped out from the inner room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes landed on Naruto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An indescribable sense of closeness surged from the depths of her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto stood rooted to the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew who she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emotion swelled in his chest, and his vision blurred with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kushina.\" Minato stepped forward and quickly, quietly explained Naruto's origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…You're joking, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzumaki Kushina stared at him in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you feel it?\" Minato said gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His Chakra… it's familiar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina instinctively expanded her perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she sensed it, her mind went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nine-Tails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There could not be two Nine-Tails in the same era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only explanation was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto was from the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that Nine-Tails… was hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina turned just in time to see Naruto's tears finally spill over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart ached fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, she stepped forward and pulled him into a tight embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Minato, she accepted Naruto almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go cook,\" Minato said, tactfully excusing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina shook her head and stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato paused—then understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto,\" Kushina said confidently, \"What do you want to eat? Your mom can make anything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… I can eat anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto wiped his tears, forcing a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it's settled!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina grinned brightly. \"I'll make all my specialty dishes today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you… Mom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto spoke the word he had never said before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina's hands trembled slightly as she patted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've been through a lot. Sit down and rest—food will be ready soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto let go of her and sat on the sofa, curiously taking in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kushina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shot Minato a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them stepped into the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Naruto feels like…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina trailed off, unable to finish the sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like someone seeing his parents for the very first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're people of the past,\" Minato said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We shouldn't know the future. When Naruto leaves… I'll seal your memories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina turned away, bitterness rising in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't imagine how much her child must have endured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kushina—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When is he leaving?\" she interrupted, steadying herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intended to say this afternoon, but changed it when he saw her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll cook for him first,\" Kushina said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll help,\" Minato added, opening the refrigerator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped by unnoticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So many dishes?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto stared wide-eyed at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine dishes—far more than necessary for just three people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina planted her hands on her hips proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, you're incredible, dattebayo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto gave her a big thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the taste will be even more incredible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She laughed brightly. \"Go on, try it, dattebane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them looked at eache other for a moment and laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato handed Naruto a pair of chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After scanning the spread, Naruto picked up a piece of chicken and took a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina watched him nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's delicious!\" Naruto said without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina finally let out a relieved breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! Then eat as much as you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto scratched his head. \"I don't eat as much as Hinata or Choji…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your teammates?\" Kushina asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We haven't graduated yet—they're my classmates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then tell me about them,\" Kushina said warmly, listening intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if her memories would be sealed… This moment was worth everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto ate as he talked, enthusiastically describing the Genius Class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your teacher, Kitazawa… he sounds amazing,\" Kushina said, then glanced at Minato.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why don't I remember him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's Asuma's classmate,\" Minato replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—no wonder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kushina nodded in realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was young in this timeline; it made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, like Minato, she felt deep gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood better than anyone what life as a Nine-Tails Jinchūriki could be like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Kitazawa… Naruto's life might have been far lonelier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato, Naruto, and Neji returned swiftly to Rōran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their schedule had shifted slightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa—and Shibi—understood without complaint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some moments were worth delaying fate for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +40 extra chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>",2189,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","b0ace59455ef1f7c2b49d50783fb86d65f6962a787938b0b50d12d29b9d540a5","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-275","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-274",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]