Start with the Mangekyō and leave Konoha with Madara.

Konoha 36, Ninja School.

The breeze was gentle and the sun was shining brightly, and the classroom was soon filled with people in the early morning.

The third-grade kids who had just finished their vacation had sad faces and were listless until the head teacher showed up and they perked up a little.

They looked towards the podium with some curiosity because there was a special new transfer student today.

"Hello everyone, my name is Uzumaki Kushina, and today is my first day at the Ninja School, so please take care of me!"

The person who was speaking was a girl with a round face, pure and lovely, and crystal clear indigo pupils. Of course, the most eye-catching thing was her fiery red hair.

At this moment, the clear voice echoed in the classroom, making the originally noisy classroom quiet in an instant.

Almost all the classmates stopped whispering and started to look at Kushina.

It seemed like it was the first time that she was stared at by so many strange eyes. Kushina suddenly felt shy. She covered her mouth and her face turned slightly red.

"Oh, it seems that our classmate Kushina is very energetic!" The teacher's voice was full of enthusiasm, "Then, let's get along well!"

However, he did not receive applause and cheers from the students. Instead, what came from below the podium was undisguised teasing.

"Look at the color of that hair, it's unbelievable!"

"How can one become so popular? It's really strange!"

"With red hair like this, can she still be considered human?"

Kushina's hair color is very eye-catching even within the clan. It is as bright as the color of blood.

However, these little brats don’t know that in the Uzumaki clan, the redder the hair color, the higher the talent.

Seeing the buzzing noise below the podium getting louder and louder, the head teacher quickly shouted, "Quiet, everyone, be quiet! Is this how you welcome new students?"

He quickly looked at Kushina. She was someone his superiors had instructed him to take special care of. If anything went wrong, it would be something that a mere Chunin teacher like him would not be able to take responsibility for.

Unexpectedly, he did not see Kushina looking nervous or flustered. The 8-year-old girl quickly composed herself.

Not only was she not embarrassed by her classmates' ridicule, but she calmly stroked her red hair and raised her eyes with a faint smile.

"You may not know that the current mistress of Konoha, the wife of the first Hokage, Lady Uzumaki Mito, also has red hair, right?" she said softly.

"As a member of the Uzumaki clan, I have never felt inferior because of my red hair. On the contrary, it is my pride."

The head teacher was stunned for a moment, then immediately began to applaud vigorously, looking at Kushina with eyes full of satisfaction.

As expected of a member of the Uzumaki clan, she was calm, confident, and proud. He felt that this little girl had all the qualities that a ninja should have.

Under his leadership, applause began to break out in the class. Students clapped their hands unconsciously. Only a few students who had mocked him earlier showed resentment on their faces and turned their heads away in anger.

Kushina raised her head and took a step forward, "Don't underestimate this red hair. Maybe one day in the future, I will become Hokage with this red hair."

The clear and childish voice resounded throughout the room, and the entire classroom suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Only in this way can I get the recognition of Uncle Shenyu... Thinking of this, Kushina inexplicably remembered Uncle Shenyu's comfort before she set off:

"Don't be afraid, our Kushina will become the Hokage's woman in the future!"

The little ghosts were stunned, staring with their eyes wide open, as if they were all shocked by Kushina's words.

Just when the whole class was silent, a blond boy stood up silently.

He patted his chest gently and said in a gentle voice: "My dream is to be recognized by everyone in the village and become a great Hokage!"

Kushina smiled politely, but secretly pouted her lips, with a barely perceptible hint of dissatisfaction flashing in her eyes.

"Who wants to be recognized by everyone? Kushina only needs to be recognized by her mother and Uncle Shenyu!"

On the first day of school, Kushina had a hater.

What a coincidence, she and this yellow-haired kid were desk mates.

In the first class of the new semester, the teacher did not talk about anything substantial. The first half was spent organizing homework, while the second half was spent promoting Konoha's benevolent ideas.

Kushina became alert and heard Shenyu's earnest advice in her ears.

"No matter how Konoha promotes their ideas, anything related to the Will of Fire is bullshit! Close your ears and refuse to be brainwashed. This is my first mission for you..."

Therefore, Kushina's expression was particularly serious, and others might think that she was studying hard, but in fact, she was concentrating on being distracted.

At this moment, someone gently touched her arm.

Kushina turned her head and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

"Um..." The boy smiled apologetically and said in a low voice: "My name is Namikaze Minato. I was not trying to rip off Kushina-san just now. We will be desk mates from now on. Let's work hard together!"

"Okay, Minato-san, please don't talk to me during class."

"Uh... sorry sorry..."

At this moment, the clear bell rang through the corridor, and the get out of class was over.

Kushina breathed a sigh of relief.

Well, she performed well. She didn’t hear a word the teacher said just now!

"Hey, Cherry Tomato!"

At this time, several boys came over with smirks on their faces and surrounded Kushina's seat. They were the same boys who had just mocked Kushina.

"From today on, you will be called Little Tomato. Is that ok with you?" the leading boy announced loudly with his hands on his shoulders.

A little follower showed a flattering smile, "That's right, a chubby round face with red hair, isn't it a tomato!"

Kushina frowned slightly, and felt a little annoyed when she heard the name.

It’s not because she hates it. In fact, “Little Tomato” is the nickname Shenyu gave her, and she likes it very much.

Only Uncle Shenyu and Aunt Guang can call them this!

Thinking of this, Kushina silently clenched her fists, "Classmates, did I do something wrong? Why are you targeting me?"

"Hmph, you know it very well. Is a new tomato qualified to be Hokage?" the leading boy snorted coldly.

“I hate tomatoes!”

"Me too, if there's tomatoes in the salad, I'll leave them."

“How can an unpopular tomato gain the approval of the villagers?”

Kushina lowered her head and took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down as she shook slightly with anger.

Minato, who was standing by, saw this and a hint of hesitation flashed across his face.

The three boys talked at the same time, and the situation became more and more excessive, and finally the verbal attacks escalated into physical attacks.

"Look, the tomatoes are almost ripe."

The leading boy laughed and suddenly grabbed Kushina's hair, "It's the Tomato Festival, let's go back and harvest tomatoes! Hahaha!"

Suddenly, a hand reached out from the side and grabbed the boy's wrist!

"That's enough, Inahori." Minato smiled politely, his voice still gentle.

"Huh? You kid, are you trying to be a hero and save the damsel in distress?" Dao Huo was a little annoyed. This sissy in front of him had such a sunny smile but his grip was so strong that it was frightening.

"It's time to go to class. Please give me your guidance for the tactical training in the next class." Minato looked at him, his blue eyes shrouded in shadows, no longer the pure ice blue, but like the undulating sea surface under cirrus clouds, dark blue and deep.

"Okay, you're so cruel. I'll remember this!"

Inahori struggled to break free, rubbing his sore wrist, glaring, "If you mess with us Uchiha, you'll suffer the consequences!"

After saying this viciously, he left in disgrace with his followers.

Minato sighed helplessly, turned to look at Kushina, and said with concern: "Kushina-san, don't pay attention to them. That's just how Uchiha are. Just ignore them."

"Uchiha..." Kushina suddenly spoke, her hair covering her face, and only her quiet voice could be heard:

"It's not like that."