Today is the day! I am going to be a father. I feel butterflies in my stomach. Today is the day I can welcome Naruto, my son, into the world. Lord third wants Kushina to give birth somewhere outside of the village in a barrier because they don't want the 9 tails getting loose.

The birth was medically induced. We have, well I mean Kushina has been giving birth for about two and a half hours by now. I can't stand to see her in pain, unable to do anything.

"Kushina, baby, is there anything I can do to help?"

"Grahh", she moaned, "Yes *huff huff* find something to disTRAct *huff* me. Read me a book."

Quickly I activated my Flying Raijin Jutsu and teleported to Konoha's Library. There I made a few shadow clones and had them find a book for Kushina. Together we searched shelves until a book fell from the shelf and bounced on my head and landed on the floor. I picked it up and read the title The Records of the Four Holy Heroes. It seemed interesting and I dispelled my clones and teleported back to Kushina and read her the summary.

It was about four heroes who were summoned from another world to defeat great waves of destruction. Each hero possessed their own weapons. Sword,spear,shield and bow.

Kushina giggled at this,"A shield isn't even a weapon." I continued to read.

By the time Kushina finished giving birth the story just stopped, all pages of the Shield Hero section were blank. I quickly forgot about this wanting to instead hold my child. Suddenly he was out of my arms. A masked man was holding him whilst holding a kunai to his head. Naruto began to cry.

Quickly I took Naruto from the masked man and teleported to our home and placed Naruto in his crib. He must know that the seal is weak and Kushina is vulnerable.

"Naruto, daddy will be back. I've got to protect mommy and the village."

I completed the seal and the reaper began to remove my soul.

"This would have been easier if we had one of those legendary weapons,''Kushina said jokingly.

"HaHa i agree you would make an excellent spear hero.", I said smiling.

"You would make a better shield."

"I thought shields weren't weapons."

"They *cough* protect just like you."

"I love you Ku—"

A bright light began to envelop me, I could feel myself leaving the world.

"The summoning was a success!"

"Go tell the King we are saved!"

I awoke to people marveling at something. I opened my eyes but my vision hasnt focused yet. Still I had them trained in the directions of the voices. When my eyes focused I could see men dressed in robes looking at me shocked and amazed.

"What is this"

Quickly I turned my head to face the new voice to see three other guys, two of which looked no older than sixteen. They looked just as shocked and confused as I was. I examined my surroundings, noticing we were in a stone room and we were standing on an altar with strange glowing markings along the floor.

Then I noticed a shield on my arm. When did I get a shield? It was so light weight I barely noticed it.

"Where are we?" I asked.

"How did we get here?1" questioned the bow.

"You are in the castle town of Melromarc. We used an ancient ritual to summon you here to save our world."

"Why should we do that?", questioned the spear.

"What would we gain from this?"asked the sword.

"Please speak with our King, he will listen to your demands and maybe you can make a deal."said one of the robed men.

We followed the robed men out of the room and went down a long hallway. But something strange was occurring. There was a symbol at the corner of my vision. I focused on it and it opened up expanding over my vision.

Minato Namikaze

Class:Shield Hero Level 1

Equipment:Small Shield (LegendaryWeapon),Otherworldly Clothing

Skill(s): None

Magic:None

What is this? We arrived at the door before the throne room and the window disappeared. Before I could open it back up we entered the throne room and when we went before the king I bowed. I glanced to my side to see two of the others still standing. Quickly I pulled down the spear wielder whispered telling him to bow before the king. I could see the bow doing the same to the sword.

"I am King Aultcray Melromarc XXXII I rule these heroes show me your faces.",commanded the king.

As we began to stand the king began to speak. "Well I suppose I should begin with an explanation. This world is on the brink of destruction—"

The brink of destruction reminds me of the story I read to Kushina… The reaper! I am supposed to be in an eternal battle with the nine tailed fox. Is this maybe a genjutsu. I put my hands together and tried to dispel the jutsu but it didn't work. What happened, where is the fox?

"Yess!"

"Alright!"

The other heroes were celebrating. What were they celebrating for?

"Now then heroes tell me your names."

"I am Minatio Namikaze, age 25, I am the military leader of my country."I announced myself.

The king looked at me shocked and confused.

"My name is Amaki Ren, age 16, I am a highschool student",said the sword.

Then the spear introduced himself "I am Motoyasu Kitamura college student, age 21."

"And I am Itsuki Kawasumi, a 17 year old high school student." The bow bowed after his introduction..

"Humm Itsuki Ren and Motoyasu."

"Your majesty you forgot about me."

"Oh yes Minato. Now if everybody please confirm their status, and give yourself an objective evaluation."

"Huh?"

Maybe it is the window I opened up in the hall?

"Excuse me, but how are we exactly supposed to evaluate ourselves?"

Ren sighed loudly, garnering the attention of everyone.

"You really haven't figured it out yet? I mean have you not noticed the weird icons in your peripheral vision?

So he noticed it too. I focused on the 'icon' he called it and the window opened up again.

"Level 1… This makes me nervous."

"Good this rate, who knows if we'll even be able to fight at all."

"What even is all this?"

"Do these things not exist in your world, heroes? You are experiencing status magic. Everyone in this world can see and use it."

This would have been very useful in Konoha. Having a physical expression of your physical body would make you rise through the ranks quickly.

"What are we supposed to do? These numbers seem awfully low."

"Yes, well, you will need to go on a journey to further polish your weapons and strengthen the abilities of the legendary weapons you possess."

"Well then we should form a party."Itsuki began testing his bow string. "If we are all powerful we can level up quickly."

"Wait just a moment heroes. The four of you should set out separately and recruit your own companions. According to legend, the legendary weapons you each possess will interfere with one another should you create a party. Both your weapons and yourselfs can only grow when you are apart from one another."

Suddenly words appeared before me confirming this.

Attention:the legendary weapons and their owners will experience adverse effects if they fight together.

Caution:it would be preferable that the heroes remain separated when possible.

"I guess it is true than"

This is very similar to the book Why is the reaper's stomach like the book? Where is the tailed beast? Did I not seal it correctly?

"So where should we look for people to join our party?",I asked.

"I will attempt to secure travel companions for you all. Regardless, evening draws near. Heroes, you should rest for the night and prepare for departure on the morrow. In the meantime, I will find companions for you from the village.

"Thank You, your highness."

We all bowed and were escorted to a room prepared for us. Everyone was looking at their status screens. Itsuki called them. It seems as if the legendary weapons had no need for maintenance. They were powerful and sturdy enough on their own. The material the weapons were created from was adjusted to the level of the hero who wielded them, and any slain monsters were recorded in something called a weapon book.

The weapon book was a list of all forms the legendary weapons were capable of transforming into. There was a small shield symbol next to the description of the weapon book section. I focused on it and a new screen appeared. It expanded to fill my vision, and it was filled with rows of weapon icons. But it appeared that I couldn't use any of them. Certain weapons seem to be able to be improved upon and grow more powerful with time.

Similar to how jutsus can be improved upon like the variations of the fireball jutsu. It said that in order to learn skills, the powers hidden in our weapons would have to be set loose.

"Minatio, I've been meaning to ask. Why are you wearing such a goofy outfit?",commented Motoyasu as if he were about to die of laughter.

"What do you mean?"

"The head band, the cloak, those stupid sandals and vest. You look like an idiot, who were you cosplaying?" said Itsuki covering his mouth with his glove.

The three heroes erupted in laughter.

"I am Minato Namikaze, the fourth Hokage. The legendary Yellow Flash of the Leaf."

"Dude we aren't in front of the king any more, no need to lie."

"HaHaHaHaHaHa"

They laughed at and mocked me until we were called for dinner. The food looked strange and tasted a bit off but it was a good meal. After dinner we were sent back to our rooms. Where I spent the night reading the help menu.

I learned of a thing called a drop function. Upon defeating an enemy, there is a chance that it may drop special items unavailable to non-Heroes. Drops may include weapons, armor, crafting materials, and monster parts. What are these monsters? I guess there is only one way to find out tomorrow will be a busy day.

Kushina, I miss you soon I fell asleep.

The next day we all were summoned to eat breakfast and were waiting for the King to summon us. It must have been around 10 o'clock when we were summoned. The other looked very excited and nervous and hurried to the audience chamber.

"Heroes enter."

The doors to the audience chamber swung open to reveal a group of twelve strangers dressed in light armor prepared to go on an adventure, they must be the adventures promised to us just enough for us to each have three. Like ninja squads. It seemed that knights were among them. I have never seen one but I have heard of some in some far away county. The king certainly knew how to show support. We all bowed and listened to the King.

"As,we discussed yesterday, I have called for others to assist you in your journey. Apparently my call did not go unheeded. Now then, gathered adventures, please choose the legendary hero with

whom you will travel with."

Wait. They choose why?

The four of us lined up.

The adventures shuffled over in our direction and formed little clumps behind us.

Five stood behind Ren.

Four behind Motoyasu.

Three people stood before Itsuki.

And I had zero. This is a bit of an issue now. I will have to learn by myself, and I don't wish to be alone when the nine tails show up.

"Your majesty, this cannot be how you expect me to work like this." I said.

"I did not anticipate anything like this,''said the King.

Some men in robes began to whisper in the ears of the King.

"Well it seems that there are rumors of you being weaker and lazier than the other heroes, and they don't trust you to protect them."

"I guess someone was listening in on our conversation,''whispered Motoyasu.

"If I must I—"

"Sir spear if it is alright with you I could serve with the Shield Hero." One of the women from

Motoyasu's party volunteered, raising her hand..

"Hum?Are you sure?"

"Yes."

She was rather appealing to the eyes with mid length red hair just like Kushina, but not as beautiful and long.

"Are there any others who would like to join the shield hero?"

Nobody moved a muscle.

"My apologies Mr Minato, you will have to recruit others to accompany you while you're traveling. Each month, I will supply all of you with the necessary funds for your journey, though due to your predicament today your payment will be higher than the others."

"Thank You for your greatness."

This was a fair resolution.

"Now than heroes, I have set aside these funds for you. Please accept them."

Attendants brought a bag of money to each of us.

I could hear something heavy and metallic rattling inside the bags. The one I received was slightly larger than the others.

I have set aside 800 pieces of silver for and 600 pieces for the rest of you. Please take these funds and begin your journey.

"Yes,sir", we all answered in unison.

Each of us bowed and left the audience chamber. Once we separated from the other heroes, we made our introductions.

"Um, so it is nice to meet you, Mr. Shield Hero, My name is Myne Suphia"

"It is a pleasure to have you join me Miss Suphia i my name is Minato Namikaze."

I stuck out my hand and she shook it. When we let go another thing appeared before me.

Invite Myne Suphia to a party.

I focused on the yes option.

"Please accept my invite."

When she accepted we went along and entered the village. The cobblestone streets were lined with stone buildings, many of which were furnished with wooden signs. There were smells of great food throughout the air.

"Sir Shield, do you have any idea as to what you would like to do first?"

"Humm well I suppose we should go check out how we do against monsters."

"B-But sir shield wouldn't you like a weapon or even some armor first."

"No, I have weapons already, and would like to see how I can do myself first, and there is no need for formality. You can call me Minato."

"If that is what you wish, Sir Shield."

I began to walk forward in a random direction forgetting that I have no idea as to where I am going. I continued to walk until I came to an important looking building.

"Myne, what is this place?"

I pointed out to the building and noticed that it had a strange insignia on the top of the building.

"This is the clock tower, also it is where the Dragon's hourglass is. Are we going to register for the waves?"

"What do you mean by that?"

"Well according to legend, when a wielder of a Legendary Weapon encounters a dragon hourglass, it will be registered to their weapon. Upon registration, they will receive a countdown to the next wave within this hourglass' territory and will be teleported, along with their party, to

the wave once it begins."

"Well then we might as well considering we are already here."

Together we entered the clock tower and the doors were opened. Inside there were women dressed like nuns. One of them came to greet me.

"Are you one of the heroes of legends?"

"Yes we have come to see how long I have until the next wave."

She led us deeper into the tower and there at the center was a giant hourglass.

It looked about seven meters tall. It was well decorated and gave off a powerful aura. I could feel myself tense up in its presence ready to fight. The sand was red. I could then understand what would happen when the last sand would drop. Destruction.

Letting out a high pitched beep, and a beam of light flashed from my shield into the center of the dragon engraved hourglass striking the jewel within it. Then a digital clock appeared in the corner of my vision.

30Days.

"Hey,Minatio, you and I had the same idea."

I turned my head to see Itsuki. He began to walk towards me. Itsuki was wearing new armor instead of the clothes he wore during the summoning.

"Hello Itsuki,"

"Minatio did you not get new armor or weapons?"

"No not yet. I have a shield and already have some weapons."

"Alright if that is what you want."

"Where do you plan on going after this?"

"Well I figured that I would go to the fields outside of the castle town and level up."

"Sir Heroes here is the sand of the hour glass.", a nun came running up to us holding bags of red sand.

"What is this for?",I questioned.

"The sword hero came by and asked for some and I assumed you would like it as well."

"Thank you."

Itsuki took a bag of sand and poured it into his bow, and I copied him.

The weapon book icon began to glow. I opened it up. Apparently I wasn't a high enough level, but the sand of the hour glass was a necessary item for upgrading the shield.

"Maybe I will see you there. We should go to Myne before the day passes us by."

We found our way outside of the castle town. It was surrounded by fields of grass in every direction.

"Sir Shield, these fields are filled with weak low level monsters that are good for training."

"Thank—"

Quickly I turned around and pulled a Kunai out of my pouch and tried to stab an orange ball that looked like it was attacking me. But suddenly my hand was shocked and the Kunai slipped out of my hand.

"Huh?"

I dodged the ball but it went after Myne. Before I could shield her she unsheathed her sword and cut the balloon and it disappeared with a pop.

EXP 1

Myne EXP 1

Legendary weapon specification: a weapon besides the assigned equipment was held violating the rules.

Quickly i opened up my help screen to see what rule I had broken

The heroes may not hold a weapon aside from their assigned legendary weapon with the intent to fight.

"Sir hero, what happened?"

"It seems as if I am unable to use weapons."

Suddenly another ball attacked me. Quickly I knocked it back with my shield.

"What are these things?"

"They are orange balloons they are rather easy to defeat."

I tried to use the shield pointed tip to pop the balloon but it just bounced back. The beast then growled at me and bit me. I stood there waiting for pain but there was none, just a small pinch in my arm. I could feel progressively getting worse. I knocked the thing off of my arm and put an explosive tag on it. The tag began to sizzle and burn up but no explosion.

Maybe it counts as a weapon.

After that failed I put my hands together and did the signs for a fire ball jutsu, but when I released the fire it did no damage. It looked like it warmed the area but no flame.

"Sir Hero, you know magic?!"

"Well no it is something from my world. A type of spiritual energy that allows me to change it into nature forms."

"It sounds very similar to the magic of our world. I think it might be the same power but a different title."

"That could be it. Do you know why I am unable to do any damage?"

"I am unsure it is rather strange. I have never heard of this happening. What is your attack status?"

"It…its…basically non existent"

I then attempted to use Lightning Ball Jutsu, but all they did was stun the balloon and make it static by bringing other balloons to it. As my last attempt I tried to coat the shield in wind chakra and grabbed a balloon and jabbed at it but the balloon was just blown away.

When everything failed I began to pummel the balloon until it popped.

EXP 1

Myne EXP 1

I could see Ren in the distance easily popping balloons with no problem. With one slash of his sword he popped three balloons.

Myne must have noticed, as she waved her hands in my face.

"It's fine! All of the heroes have their own way of fighting.

The orange balloon left its skeleton behind. It must be the drop function. I went to pick it up and my shield began to glow upon touch. When it got near my shield, it was enveloped in a soft light and absorbed in the shield's gem.

Orange balloon acquired

The words flashed before me and the weapon book icon began to glow. I opened it and found a small orange shield icon. I needed more but it was something that I could unlock.

"So this is how the legendary shield works."

"Yes, it seems that to power up, they need to absorb certain items."

"How much do you think we could get from selling the monster remains?"

"Hmm, … Maybe a piece of bronze"

"How many pieces of bronze are worth a piece of silver?"

"100"

I suppose that makes sense.

"Alright Miss Suphia this is the plan. I will attract balloons and kill them."

I ran around the fields attracting the balloons and bringing them to Myne letting her pop them.

We continued to do this, finding many different colored balloons and securing a substantial amount of balloon skins.

Level up!

You are now level 3.

Orange Shield conditions met!

Yellow Shield conditions met!

Red Shield conditions met!

We continued to progress through the fields and enter the forest as the balloons were not enough to level up quickly. Every time we encountered a balloon I got its attention and Myne would kill it.

Soon enough we came across something that wasn't a balloon. It was white, similar to a mushroom. It had narrow squinting eyes and was the size of a human head.

"What is that?"

"It is a Loom mush. Similar to the balloons, it is a weak monster."

I tried to hit it but it had the same effect the balloon had. Myne killed it. We came across bluemushes and green mushes. We couldn't sell them so I just absorbed them into my shield.

Mush Shield conditions met.

Blue Mush Shield conditions met.

Green Mush Shield conditions met.

"Sir Shield, can we take a break?", Myne asked, exhausted.

"Um sure lets get near the river we could probably get a drink there."

I sat down in a tree and began toI pick at the grasses waiting for Myne to gather her strength. Then I put it into my shield wondering if I would get anything.

Leaf Shield conditions met.

That reminds me I haven't looked at the weapons book recently. I opened it and focused on the flashing shield icon.

Small Shield:

Equip Bonus:Defense +3 abilities unlocked

Red Small Shield

Equip Bonus:Defense +4 abilities locked

Orange Small Shield

Equip Bonus: Defense +2 abilities locked

Yellow Shield

Equip Bonus: Defense +2 abilities locked

Leaf Shield

Equip Bonus: gathering skill +1 abilities locked

Mush Shield

Equip Bonus: plant appraisal+1 abilities locked

Blue Mush Shield

Equip Bonus: simple compounding recipes 1 abilities locked

Green Mush Shield

Equip Bonus: apprentice compounding abilities locked

I decided to further look into this via the help screen.

Changing the Weapon and Unlocking Abilities

Changing the weapon refers to changing the form of your currently equipped legendary weapon. If you hold your hand over the weapon and think of the name you wish for it to become, the weapon will change into the desired form.

Abilities can be unlocked simply by using the equipped weapon a certain amount. Once unlocked, the equip bonus will be applied to the owner at all times.

Equip Bonus

Equip bonuses are imbued abilities that can be used while a certain weapon is equipped. So if a weapon has the AirStrike Bash ability, that ability can be used as long as that weapon is equipped. If a weapon had dn equip bonus of "attack +3" the user's attack stat will increase by 3 while the weapon is equipped.

I understand, as long as the ability is unlocked you can use them even when another weapon is equipped. And to unlock it I just need to equip the shield for a while. Which one should use first?

The red small shield looked promising it would give me more defense but the leaf shield might give better monster droppings.

I'm hunting now so the leaf shield would be good right now.

Content with my decision I stood up and hovered my hand over the shield. I thought of the shield I wanted to use. There was a sudden rush of wind, and my shield had changed in my hand. It was green now and appeared to be crafted out of leaves. My defense status did not drop at all. I went over to a clump of grass.

Blip!

A positive sound rang out, and the grass tore free easily.

The grass began to glow with a faint light.

Gathering skill +1

Aeol: quality fair increased to excellent, a medicinal herb for treating wounds.

After a few more minutes of rest Myne and I continued into the late afternoon.

"Sir Hero, it is getting late, we should get back."

"Ahh it seems so. Well then we should go back and sell the materials we were able to get."

I don't know if it was because we fought monsters nearly all day or because of the random grasses i picked up because time had passed since i originally switched my shields, the Leaf shield's equip bonus was unlocked.

The rest of my shields also had their equipment abilities unlocked.

At the end of the day I was able to get to level 9 and Myne was at level 12.

"Myne we should get some armor." I began as we entered the castle town. "Since I cant attack it would be safer for me to have some to better protect you when we are fighting. Do you have any idea as to where I can get some armor?"

"Yes, I know just the place. Follow me Sir Shield."

Myne walked as if she was skipping.

After a while of walking she slowed her pace to a stop in front of a shop. There was a huge sign in the shape of a sword hanging over the wooden door.

"This is it, Sir Hero!"

I opened the door of the shop. It was unlike anything I had ever seen before. I've seen my fair share of weapons in Konoha but nothing at this scale with so much variety. This is truly a weapons shop.

"Welcome",the owner said.

He was a tall, strong looking man with scars covering his head and arms. He was leaning over a counter.

"So this is a weapons shop."

"I see this is your first time in one. Well you sure know how to pick them."

"I didn't really pick one. My companion recommended it."

I pointed at Myne who shyly waved from behind me.

"Why, thank you very much, miss… Miss… have we met before?"

"Yes, your shop is very well known around here i have bought some things from you before."

"Well, isn't it kind of you? By the way, if I may ask, are you one of those heroes?"

"Yes, how could you tell?"

"You guys have strange outfits, but yours is the most similar to that of our world that I have seen."

"I guess that is a pretty obvious tell."

"It's a good thing you're here. Now you can get some decent equipment and blend in. 'Cause right now you stick out like a sore thumb with that garb."

"I suppose."

"Is it just you two? The other heroes came by with at least three party members."

Now this guy is just insulting me. I should show him who is boss. I am the fourth hokage after all.

"I am Minato Namikaze the Shield Hero. It is a pleasure to begin business with you."

"Mr. Minato, was it? Here's to you, maybe becoming a regular of sorts around here. Let's see what we can do!"

"Sir, can you help my friend find some good equipment?", asked Myne

"Sure, what's your budget looking like?

She looked at me as if getting an appraisal.

"We could probably spend up to 250 silver."

"That much huh. Well you should probably start looking over here."

The shop owner began to walk off and pick various weapons from the wall.

" Tell me, kid do you have a favorite weapon?"

"Umm yes, but I can't use a weapon as the shield hero. Myne you should get a new weapon, if we are going to be fighting stronger monsters, a stronger weapon might be easier for you."

"Yes Sir Hero."

Myne went off and began to look at weapons herself, leaving the shop owner and me alone.

"Well what do you want kid?"

"Some armor would be good. Maybe some shields."

"I'll see what I can do for 250 silver, but all the shields available are on display."

The owner pointed to a variety of armor suits, and shields that he had around the shops.

"Full plate armor lacks mobility, so it isn't well suited for adventuring. Regardless, chain mail is better for beginners anyways."

I reached out for a chainmail suit. And an icon began to flash in front of me. Quickly I opened it.

Chainmail: defense up, slice resistance (small)

"How much does this cost?"

"I'll give you a hero's discount. You can have it for 120 silver."

"Sir Hero, I think this will be sufficient."

Myne came to me holding rather expensive looking armor and a matching sword.

"Myne you already have light armor, you only need a sword."

"Don't worry, with this equipment I can make back that money with battle loot."

"How much would it cost to buy everything?"

"I'd say about 888 silver."

"Myne we cannot afford this just take the sword you are already wearing light armor."

She dropped the armor and we bought the armor and sword for 200 silver. The shop owner let me put on the chainmail in the shop's changing room.

I put my jounin flak jacket and hokage garb in my shield. Thinking that I could maybe unlock a new shield, but it just disappeared.

I searched the help menu until I found something interesting.

Inventory: Legendary Weapons can store items.

It is exactly like sealing things in a scroll. All I need to take it out is think about the item I want and pull it out of the shield. It might be easier than sealing something.

"Sir Hero are you alright?"

"Yes, I'm on my way out right now."

I exited the changing room and the shop owner gave me a bag to put my clothes in. I took it gladly even though they were in my shield. I put the balloon scraps Myne and I gathered in the bag.

"Thank You for you business Mr. Namikaze come back again whenever you need some new armor."

We said goodbye and went on our way.

"Sir Hero, it is getting dark out, can we find an inn to sleep at?"

"I suppose it is, do you know any nearby inns?"

"Yes follow me Sir Hero!"

I followed Myne to an inn.

"We need two rooms." Myne told the innkeeper.

"We only need one room."

"But Sir Hero…"

"Why do we need two rooms?"

"..."

Myne was emitting a silent pressure.

"Fine, we will have two rooms."

It was 30 bronze per night. I gave the man a single silver coin. His eyes opened wide as if today was the best day of his life. He gave me 40 bronze in return.

I went up in to my room and removed my armor and went back down to join Myne for dinner.

Apparently food wasn't included so we had to buy that as well which cost around 10 bronze.

Myne and I ate together discussing the game plan for tomorrow.

"There is a dungeon on the outskirts of the village it could be good for leveling up."

"Well then we should go there"

"Sir Shield, are you going to drink your wine?"

"I'm not much of a drinker but today is my sons birth day."

I picked up the wine and took a sip. It tasted sweet and delicious. My body felt warm.

Motoyasu into the room.

"Minato, have you come to rest here as well?"

"Of course, Motoyasu have a drink with us."

Motoyasu pulled up a chair and ordered a drink.

"How was your first day adventuring?"

"I was able to level up my party so much just from killing balloons and mushes."

"You did it all yourself?"

"Of course I was. I've got to make sure that those fine ladies of mine don't get so much as a scratch on their fingernails while i make them stronger."

"Well Myne is doing nearly all of the monster hunting."

"Why would you put such a beautiful woman to work?"

"I can't fight as the Shield Hero. I am unable to use weapons or attack. You know in my world I was a feared shinobi. I was the man who single handedly defeated 1000 ninja using my jutsu. I WAS THE ONE WHO ENDED THE THIRD GREAT NINJA WAR! Now I can't even use my abilities. I'm relying on someone weaker than me to survive."

My eyes began to tear up.

"Hey man it is alright i'm sure you can figure it out."

"I can't believe I lost, that damned fox ruined me! He killed me and my family. I had to leave my son alone."

I began to cry, I took Myne's drink and drank it. I felt wobbly as my world was shifting.

"I'm going to bed.",I said.

I got out of my chair and my vision worsened. I took one step and fell to the ground.

"Sir Hero!"

"Minato!"

Everything went dark.

I opened my eyes and turned my head. Motoyasu was helping me walk up the stairs to my room. Myne… Kushina was leading him.

I pushed Motoyasu off of me and fell before my wife.

"Kushina! I'm sorry I should have let you take the 9 tails when you died. I wish I could be with you."

I sobbed, hugging Myne's legs until i blacked out again.

I woke up again laying on my bed.

"Im going to take the shield's possessions and the princess will accuse him of rape. And we get away scot free.

Why would someone do this to me? I am still drunk and I can't fight like this. Quickly I made the hand signs for the shadow clone jutsu. I made a clone. I had it transformed into my bag of money and put it into my ninja pouch.

I stumbled out of my room. There were two girls wearing cloaks and masks. They looked at me and stopped talking. I tried to make it to Myne's room. I arrived at the door and began to bang on it. Eventually Myne opened up the door.

"Mhine shome hone ish trying tuh rob ush."

"Sir Shield are you alright? Calm down and sit.", she welcomed me into her room. "Let me get you a cup of water."

Myne left the room and came back holding a glass of water. She handed it to me.

"Please, sir, drink it."

I took the cup of water and drank it. The world once again went black.

End of Ch 1