Monday morning arrived, painting the sky with soft hues of dawn. Minato woke up even before his alarm. He quickly freshened up, his small body feeling energized. Without a word, he grabbed his water bottle and headed straight for the park.
His training sessions with Touya had become a regular routine, a strange but enjoyable part of his mornings. Touya rarely spoke, always gruff and seemingly annoyed by Minato's presence, but Minato found it rather amusing. Touya was a classic tsundere, easy to make snap with a bit of pestering. Minato enjoyed trying to make him open up, seeing the subtle shifts in the older boy's demeanor. They didn't "train together" in the traditional sense; Touya focused on his intense flame Quirk exercises, while Minato diligently worked on his physical drills and the ever-challenging leaf-sticking exercise, mastering the delicate control of his chakra.
After completing his exercises, Minato waved goodbye to a grumbling Touya and headed home. Today was a big day: his first day at Mustafu Private Middle School.
He quickly showered and then, with a hint of excitement, put on his new school uniform. It felt a little stiff, but neat. Downstairs, the scent of breakfast filled the air.
"Good morning, Mom! Good morning, Dad!" Minato chirped, a wide, sunny smile on his face.
His parents looked up, smiling back. "Good morning, Minato! Are you ready for your first day of school?" his mother asked, a hint of anticipation in her voice.
"Yes!" Minato replied, his smile unwavering.
Once they finished breakfast, all three of them headed out. The walk to the school was short, filled with nervous chatter from his parents and quiet observation from Minato. The school building was impressive, larger than anything he remembered from his previous life's early schooling.
They met with the principal, a stern but kind-faced woman who gave Minato a welcoming smile. After a brief conversation, his parents turned to him, their faces a mix of pride and a little sadness.
"Study diligently, Minato," his father said, patting his head.
"And make lots of friends!" his mother added, giving him a warm hug.
Minato hugged them back tightly. "I will!" he promised. With a final wave, his parents left him at the school, a new chapter of his life officially beginning.
Minato, feeling a tiny flutter of nerves that was quickly replaced by curiosity, found his way to his assigned classroom. He stood outside the door, listening to the muffled sounds of children already inside, waiting for the teacher to call him in. The transparent blue screen, still only visible to him, faintly glowed
MINATO NAMIKAZE TEMPLATE - 2%.
After a few moments, the classroom door opened, and a smiling teacher, a kind-faced woman with glasses, gestured for him to enter. "Class, we have a new student today! Please come in and introduce yourself."
Minato walked into the bustling classroom, a cheerful, sunny smile already in place. All eyes turned to him, a mix of curiosity and slight awe at his bright demeanor. He stood at the front, took a deep breath, and spoke in a clear, confident voice.
"Hello everyone! My name is Minato Namikaze," he announced. "I like music, games, and I dislike brussels sprouts! And my goal is to become a hero, just like All Might!"
As soon as he finished, a murmurs rippled through the classroom.
The teacher smiled, clearing her throat. "Thank you, Minato. That was a wonderful introduction! Now, you can choose any open seat you like."
Minato looked around the room. His eyes landed on an empty desk beside a girl with striking pink hair and an equally vibrant pink complexion. She had a friendly, curious expression on her face. Minato, drawn to her cheerful aura, walked over and slid into the chair.
"Hi!" the girl whispered, leaning slightly towards him. "I'm Mina Ashido!" She had a bright, energetic smile.
Minato's sunny smile mirrored hers. "Hi! I'm Minato Namikaze."
The teacher then clapped her hands, telling everyone to be quiet, and began the first lesson of the day. Minato paid attention, though a part of his mind was already looking forward to lunch break.
When the bell finally rang for lunch, a wave of chatter and movement filled the classroom. Minato turned to Mina.
"So, what's your favorite hero?" Minato asked, he knew she was one of the classmates of midoriya in the canon.
Mina's eyes lit up. "Oh, definitely Star and stripes! She's so cool with her new order Quirk!"
They continued talking, sharing their likes and dislikes. Minato found himself enjoying the simple, innocent conversation. After a short while, a natural rhythm formed between them.
"Do you want to be friends, namikaze-san?" Mina asked, her pink face beaming.
Minato's smile widened. "Yes! I'd love to be friends, Ashido-san!"
Then Mina says, "Call me Mina."
Then Minato says, "Call me Minato."
Just as they solidified their new friendship, a boy of their age approached their desk. He had spiky black hair and a cheerful, slightly mischevious grin. " Oy Mina, already messing with the new guy" he asked, his voice friendly. "name's Eijiro Kirishima!"
Mina immediately waved him over. " Kiriahima, this is Minato, our new classmate! and no I'm not messing with him just being nice and trying to be friends with him"
"Nice to meet you, Eijiro-san!" Minato said, genuinely pleased to meet another canon character.
"Call me Kirishima. So, what were you guys talking about?" Kirishima asked, pulling up a chair.
"Heroes!" Mina piped up. "Minato wants to be like All Might!"
Kirishima's eyes widened. "Really?! That's so cool! All Might is the best! But I like Crimson Riot. My Quirk is Hardening! I can make my skin super tough! What about you, Minato? What's your Quirk? I didn't hear it when you introduced yourself."
Minato paused. He couldn't tell them about Chakra yet, not really. It was too new, too strange. He'd just have to go with what the doctor said. "Well, the doctors said it's a bit... unknown right now," he replied, a small, slightly mischievous grin on his face. "We called it 'Chakra,' but they don't know what it does yet. Only time will tell!"
Mina gasped. "Ooh, a mystery Quirk! That's so cool! Imagine what it could be!"
Kirishima nodded eagerly. "Yeah! Maybe it'll be something super flashy and powerful, like creating explosions or making things disappear!"
Minato chuckled, a faint image of his future Rasengan flickering in his mind. "Maybe!" he said, enjoying their enthusiasm. "What about you, Mina? What's your Quirk?"
"My Quirk is Acid!" Mina declared, holding out her palm and making a tiny, harmless droplet of pink liquid appear, then quickly dissipate. "I can shoot acid from my hands! It's super fun!"
"Wow! That's amazing, Mina!" Minato exclaimed, genuinely impressed. "And Kirishima, your Hardening sounds really strong for defense!"
"Yeah!" Kirishima puffed out his chest a little. "I want to be a hero who protects everyone, just like All Might!"
And so, the three four-year-olds continued their conversation, excitedly talking about superheroes, their Quirks, and the dreams that filled their young minds, a natural bond forming between them.
First Day Ends
Like that, Minato's first day at school ended, filled with new experiences and the unexpected joy of making two new friends. He walked home feeling content, a little lighter than when he had left that morning.
At night, as they sat down for dinner, his parents eagerly asked him about his day. "How was school, Minato?" his mother inquired, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Minato took a bite of his food, then smiled. "It was great! We learned about numbers and letters, and I made two new friends!" He then happily told them all about Mina Ashido and Eijiro Kirishima, carefully omitting any mention of Touya or his early morning training sessions.
His parents listened with warm smiles, happy to see their son so cheerful and adjusted. "That's wonderful, sweetie," his father said. "We're so glad you had a good first day and made friends."
Minato nodded, already looking forward to tomorrow.