The Heroes' Summoner

Chapter 3

Disclaimer, first chapter.

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Naruto leaned against the windowsill, eyes distant, replaying what Chisato, no, Afureia, his cousin, had revealed to him. Missing the first few lessons felt worth it. The lecturers hadn't minded either; he'd simply explained it as an urgent family matter that he needed to take care of.

Flashback

"My mom...a goddess?"

Chisato, or Afureia, as she now revealed, nodded slowly, her eyes soft but steady as they met Naruto's. A gentle smile crossed her lips, her warmth attempting to ease the confusion she knew was weighing on him.

"Yes, Naruto-kun," she said softly. "Your mother was no ordinary woman. Raphaeline or Kushina, should I say, was a Goddess, just like me, one of the Ten Gods of the God Tribe and the oldest sibling of our youngest brother, the biblical God."

Naruto's mind raced, trying to grasp the enormity of what she was saying before he chuckled awkwardly. "Y-You're... joking, right, sensei?" Seeing the look on the woman's face didn't change, Naruto swallowed hard before he spoke again. "Why...? Why didn't anyone tell me?" The Uzumaki asked. He knew the existence of the supernatural was real from Chisato confirming it for him, therefore the blonde teenager decided to trust her.

Naruto didn't care whether his mother, the woman in front of him and himself was related to the big G right now. All he wanted to know was the truth.

"Because," she hesitated, biting her lip as if unsure how much to reveal but decided to tell him, "It was your mother's idea... She wanted to protect you until you are able to protect yourself. And... we agreed, your father and I."

Naruto blinked, absorbing the weight of her words. The silence between them thickened as she continued. "We've actually known each other for much longer than just our time here at Kuoh Academy." Afureia smiled gently at the teenager. "Since the day you were born, I've been watching over you and by your side."

Naruto felt his breath catch in his throat. He hadn't expected this, any of it. "Watching over me?  By my side? What do you mean?"

Chisato's smile softened, her eyes filled with warmth and something deeper, like nostalgia. "It is as I said, I was there when you were born. But I didn't stay long since I have duties to attend to. I didn't miss each of your birthdays though."

He took in everything she said and piece them carefully. "But...why...why don't I have any memories of you?"

"First of all," Chisato gently squeezed his hand, her thumb brushing over his knuckles, offering comfort in the storm of emotions raging inside him. "Do you remember how your parents died?"

Naruto nodded his head slowly and with a somber tone, he answered;

"Yes, a burglar... they didn't want to hand over anything, so they were killed."

"That wasn't it."

Naruto froze, confusion sweeping over him. "What?"

Chisato smiled sadly, shaking her head. "Naruto-kun, your parents were gods. Why would you think something as ordinary as a burglar could kill them?"

He blinked in disbelief as he waited for Chisato patiently explained.

"The truth is, a close friend of your mother and I sacrificed herself to seal your memories... And... I placed my own seal on you, and used nearly all my godly power to strengthen it... which is why I was deadly worried when I felt your power stirring last night."