My older sister is Kushina

There is a kind of fondness—innocent and carefree.

There is a kind of regret—a regret that is too late to undo.

Uzumaki Hanamichi really liked the seaside scenery of Uzumaki Village in his memory, especially at dawn, when the gentle sea breeze and the morning light made the azure sea look like a pure gem, spotless.

The tombstone belongs to the famous scholar, Whirlpool Dawn.

In the mind of Uzumaki Hanamichi, Uzumaki Dawn was like his favorite dawn.

Having arrived in this ninja world, besides his parents, Uzumaki Hanamichi had two people he cherished most: one was Uzumaki Kushina, his older sister who always cared for him, and the other was the person who had passed away before his eyes.

He truly met Uzumaki Dawn during the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools. At that time, Uzumaki Village was devastated by an attack, and he and several other children, including Uzumaki Kushina, escaped the village under the protection of a Uzumaki clansman, beginning their arduous journey of exile.

Whirlpool Dawn was one of the children. She was about the same age as Whirlpool Flower Path, only a few months apart.

Uzumaki Hanamichi is three months older than her. To be honest, he didn't have a very good impression of Uzumaki Ayami at first. Although she was very cute, she was a crybaby.

A face covered in tears isn't cute!

However, he could understand. The attack on the village and the sacrifice of both of Whirlpool Dawn's parents were undoubtedly a devastating blow to a little girl.

Back then, even the oldest of them, Kushina Uzumaki, would often secretly wipe away her tears.

Whirlpool Flower Path can't bear to see a girl cry, so he often comforts Whirlpool Morning Light and tells her all sorts of interesting stories.

During their exile, Uzumaki Hanamichi was one of the people who was closest to Uzumaki Ayami.

Gradually, it seemed that Uzumaki Dawn had become attached to Uzumaki Hanamichi, following him around almost every day and doing everything with him, like a little tagalong.

Later, they were assigned to Konoha and studied together at the Ninja Academy.

Back then, Uzumaki Hanamichi disguised himself as a perennial underachiever, and some of the Konoha kids harbored resentment towards outsiders who joined them, often causing trouble for him. Uzumaki Dawn was always the first to stand up and protect him.

As an adult soul, Uzumaki Hanamichi didn't care about those little brats, but seeing the little dawn who always protected him, he was quite moved.

Although Uzumaki Dawn's talent as a ninja was not as great as Uzumaki Kushina's, she was still considered one of the best among the many students at the Konoha Ninja Academy.

After graduating from the Ninja Academy, Uzumaki Hanamichi was deemed a student who lacked ninja talent.

Uzumaki Dawn successfully passed the genin exam and became a new genin in Konoha.

Upon learning that Uzumaki Hanamichi had been deemed unsuitable for ninja, Uzumaki Ayame comforted her, saying, "Hanamichi-nii, don't be sad. Even if you can't become a ninja, you'll always be my favorite, and I'll always protect you!"

Uzumaki Hanamichi still clearly remembers the earnest promise made by that small figure.

After graduating from ninja school, Uzumaki Hanamichi embarked on his path as a gourmet, while Uzumaki Ayame began her ninja journey.

Although they went down different paths, they remained very close.

Hanamichi Uzumaki later opened a sushi restaurant in Konoha.

Uzumaki Dawn would help out at the shop whenever she had time, even after she became a Jonin. Uzumaki Hanamichi's sushi shop seemed to have become her home.

Whirlpool Flower Path will make all kinds of delicious food for Whirlpool Dawn.

However, her favorite dishes are the rice balls and takoyaki he makes.

On her path to becoming a ninja, Uzumaki Ayame was exceptionally talented. In her third year after graduating from the Ninja Academy, she passed the examination and was promoted to Chunin of Konoha.

At fifteen, she became a young Jonin.

Although Uzumaki Dawn cannot be compared with the genius ninjas of Konoha, she is still considered to be an excellent ninja.

Uzumaki Hanamichi has practically watched Uzumaki Ayatsuki grow up, from a little crybaby to a graceful and beautiful young woman.

Of course, he grew up along with them.

In some ways, the two can be considered childhood sweethearts.

Whirlpool Dawn would often pester Whirlpool Flower Path to tell her stories. She felt that the most enjoyable thing was undoubtedly eating the delicious food made by Whirlpool Flower Path and listening to the interesting stories of Whirlpool Flower Path.

Whirlpool Flower Path has quite a few interesting stories in his head.

Once, after hearing the story, Whirlpool Dawn asked hesitantly, "Brother Hanamichi, what kind of girl do you like?"

Without hesitation, Uzumaki Hanamichi replied, "Long, straight black hair, I guess!"

Whirlpool Dawn asked in confusion, "Long, straight black hair?"

Whirlpool Hanamichi explained unhurriedly, "To put it simply, I'd like a girl with long, straight black hair, and ideally, long legs like yours!"

After listening to Whirlpool Flower Path's explanation, Whirlpool Dawn's expression was quite complicated.

Whirlpool Flower Path noticed that Dawn was acting a little strange and asked, "What's wrong, Dawn?"

Although Uzumaki Ayame was already sixteen years old at that time and had entered the ranks of mature young women, Uzumaki Hanamichi still used the name he had when he was younger.

"N-nothing...it's nothing," Uzumaki Dawn quickly concealed her emotions, then hesitated before asking, "Brother Hanamichi, don't you like red hair?"

Uzumaki Hanamichi: "Of course I like it too."

Whirlpool Dawn breathed a slight sigh of relief, then mustered her courage and said earnestly, "Actually... I've always liked Hanamichi-nii the most!"

As she spoke, the beautiful girl's face turned a lovely blush.

Whirlpool Flower City stared blankly at Whirlpool Morning Light, who was looking very serious. Even if he was slow-witted, he could tell that the beautiful girl in front of him was confessing her feelings to him.

Once he came to his senses, Hakuoka suddenly stood up.

Whirlpool Dawn lowered her head slightly, the blush on her cheeks almost spreading to her fair neck.

Suddenly, Uzumaki Hanamichi reached out his right hand and touched Uzumaki Chenxi's forehead, then gave her a bright, sunny smile: "Little Chenxi, you've grown up!"

The next moment, Uzumaki Hanamichi gave Uzumaki Chenxi a light flick on the forehead!

This is a punishment gesture that Hina Uzumaki often gave to Naruhi Uzumaki when they were children. Back then, when the two played games, the loser would receive the punishment.

The vortex dawn was caught off guard and even a little confused.

Uzumaki Hanamichi did not give Uzumaki Ayaki a clear reply because, in his eyes, Uzumaki Ayaki was still young. On Earth, Uzumaki Ayaki would probably only be a first-year high school student.

However, he also likes the swirling dawn.

A girl who made him feel like the beautiful dawn breaking over the sea in the Hidden Tide Village.

Wait until she grows up!

However, fate is cruel. During what was supposed to be a simple C-rank mission, Uzumaki Dawn's team was attacked by Iwagakure ninjas.

The whirlpool dawn was ultimately frozen at the age of sixteen.

Whirlpool Hanamichi was incredulous upon hearing the devastating news of Whirlpool Dawn. The little Dawn who had promised to protect him forever had left so suddenly, catching him completely off guard.

After that, he closed the sushi restaurant and soon embarked on what he called a culinary journey.

Half a month later, a ninja squad from Iwagakure was massacred, marking Uzumaki Hanamichi's first rampage in this ninja world.