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060 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"Tekka, go inform the witnesses outside—especially Danzō's son. Tell them we will surely uphold justice and never let any criminal go unpunished. Then, let them head back."

Uchiha Fugaku called over his trusted subordinate, Uchiha Tekka, and instructed him to quickly send off Takeshi and the others.

"Understood."

Although Uchiha Tekka didn't quite know what Fugaku was planning, his loyalty compelled him to carry out the order without hesitation.

"Then let's go!"

059 The Shimura Has Ice Release

The news of Jiraiya's arrest quickly reached Hiruzen's ears.

At the time, Hiruzen was diligently fulfilling his duties as Hokage, processing documents while casually enjoying the view of the women's bathhouse through his crystal ball.

Upon receiving the report, he slammed his pipe down onto the desk with a loud clack.

"That foolish disciple!"

When he heard that Jiraiya had been sent to the Police Force Headquarters for the shameful crime of peeping, Hiruzen co...

058 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"You sneaky little brat, let me, the envoy of Mount Myōboku, take you down—"

Feeling assured after handing Kakashi over to the toad he had summoned, Jiraiya cracked his knuckles, ready to personally teach this underhanded brat Takeshi a lesson.

"Hmm?"

Just as he closed the distance between him and Takeshi with incredible speed and extended his hand, Jiraiya suddenly froze mid-motion, frowning as he looked toward the nearby bushes.

Someone was watching him?

Tak...

057 The Shimura Has Ice Release

In Jiraiya's eyes, Obito's clumsy taijutsu was full of holes—he could easily subdue him with just one hand.

Just as he extended his right hand to grab Obito, Takeshi, who had gone unnoticed, completed a hand seal:

"Wind Style: Vacuum Wave!"

The Vacuum Wave struck at a sharp angle toward the direction of Jiraiya's outstretched arm.

Sensing the rushing wind, Jiraiya quickly pulled back his arm and leapt away, dodging the Wind Style while inwardly marveling at the impec...

056 The Shimura Has Ice Release

By the time Kakashi reacted and caught up, Obito had already been subdued by Takeshi.

Only... the way he was subdued looked just a little bit indecent.

Maybe Takeshi wasn't strong enough, because Obito struggled fiercely, breaking free from Takeshi's grip several times.

Left with no choice, and in order to protect his own reputation, Takeshi had to resort to using both his hands and feet, clinging to Obito like an octopus.

How did things end up like this?

Kakashi...

055 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"Yo, Orochimaru, what made you suddenly decide to move back in?"

After hearing from Hiruzen that Orochimaru had left Danzō, Jiraiya immediately rushed over to his place.

At the moment, Orochimaru had just completed a commission from a wealthy merchant and was counting his gear at home. Seeing Jiraiya climbing in through the window without even knocking, his tone turned cold.

"Knock."

"Come on now, we've been friends for years, don't be so cold."

Jiraiya shameles...

054 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"Anyway, let's go back and rest first."

Patting Takeshi's little head, Nonō didn't expect the child to understand her words, but she gestured for him to get up.

Having enjoyed her lap as a pillow, Takeshi sat up reluctantly, cast a sulky glance at Ikku—who was still standing there unmoving—then pouted and headed toward his room.

Peeling off the tattered remains of his clothes, Takeshi endured the pain in his body and put on a fresh set of clothes.

Meanwhile, Nonō...

053 The Shimura Has Ice Release

Having parted ways with Asuma's group, Takeshi walked alone down the streets of Konoha, now draped in the quiet veil of night, humming a little tune he had improvised himself.

Recently, little Takeshi had been living quite a comfortable life.

Ever since that old man took Ryōma and the others off to who knows where on some mission, Takeshi had finally shaken off his previous status as a plaything, no longer forced to endure the "joy" of being treated like a new player getting a hu...

052 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"If he's properly nurtured, I believe he'll carry out the Will of Fire just as you hope."

Watching Hibari Kabutomaru get knocked down by Asuma's three punches, Namikaze Minato offered heartfelt praise.

"Hahaha, that would be for the best."

Hiruzen chuckled a few times, no longer watching the situation on the training ground. Instead, he turned and sat back in his seat.

Seeing Hiruzen's movement, Minato straightened up, knowing the other man was likely about to say some...

051 The Shimura Has Ice Release

On the training field of the Ninja Academy, a "closely matched" team battle exercise was underway.

From Class Two, the three students stepping onto the field were the seemingly frail Shimura Takeshi, the perpetually exhausted-looking Hatake Kakashi, and the laid-back Sarutobi Asuma.

The moment these three appeared, Ito Makoto and Genjin both felt their hearts leap to their throats.

"Ito-sensei, are you sure you didn't rig the team assignments?" Genjin whispered nerv...

050 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"Hmm, still a crushing injury, but it's far more severe than last time. Fortunately, the doctor in charge of treatment this time once studied under Tsunade-sama, so he was able to heal the child without much trouble."

In the hospital room, the doctor was explaining the situation to Uchiha Yōwan's parents, who had rushed in anxiously.

"Will it affect his fertility in the future? That part has already been crushed twice..." Yōwan's mother asked worriedly.

While the others we...

049 The Shimura Has Ice Release

The medical team from Konoha arrived at the academy with incredible speed.

Accompanying them were members of Konoha's police force.

Uchiha Yatsushiro looked grimly at Uchiha Yōwan, who was howling in pain while clutching his groin, being lifted onto a stretcher. Then he turned to glare at the instigator of the entire incident—Hyūga Iroha.

Faced with Uchiha Yatsushiro's piercing gaze, Hyūga Iroha lowered his head guiltily.

He hadn't meant to hit him there....

048 The Shimura Has Ice Release

In the end, Takeshi didn't use it as leverage to threaten Ebisu with anything.

Still, seeing how paranoid Ebisu had become, Takeshi symbolically gave him some time to treat them to a bowl of ramen, which more or less settled him down.

"There are quite a few capable people in Class Three—like Yamashiro Aoba, Morino Ibiki, Ayame Raidō, Gekkō Hayate, Uzuki Yugao. Most of their fathers were chūnin or jōnin, each with their own legacy."

Back with the group, at that moment, ...

047 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"Ice Style."

Stretching out his slender fingers, Takeshi began forming hand seals, drawing upon the chakra within him.

As the final seal was completed, several moderately sized ice pillars burst up from the ground.

"So that's how it works… If I use Ice Style in a waterless environment, it consumes significantly more chakra than if there's water present."

Feeling the rapid depletion of chakra in his body, Takeshi finally understood the mechanics of Ice Style.

"O...

046 The Shimura Has Ice Release

Hokage's Office.

A familiar room, a familiar layout, and four familiar faces.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was still biting on his unlit pipe, quietly listening to Danzo's report.

"In the past three months, the number of minor border skirmishes has risen from the usual monthly average of five to fifteen. And that's not counting enemy encounters faced by our squads on foreign missions."

Danzo spoke in a calm tone, explaining the recent surge in border friction.

045 The Shimura Has Ice Release

A dense barrage of shuriken whistled through the air, flying toward Aburame Ryōma.

With a dull thud and a cloud of dust, Aburame Ryōma vanished from where he had stood.

Immediately after, Takeshi's collar was firmly grabbed by a large hand.

Though his leg should have been completely paralyzed, Aburame Ryōma stood steadily behind Takeshi, holding him up by the collar with an emotionless face and a calm tone:

"You did well, Takeshi-sama. Your technique was solid, but ...

044 The Shimura Has Ice Release

Seeing that his son refused to talk to him, Hiruzen didn't know what to do in this kind of situation. He could only watch helplessly as Asuma shut himself in his room and didn't come back out.

"Hmph, even as the Hokage, there are still things you can't handle, huh."

Carrying dishes out from the kitchen, Sarutobi Biwako glanced at the dazed Hiruzen standing in place and let out a cold snort of ridicule.

"Hahaha, what can I do? As the Hokage, there really are some things that ...

043 The Shimura Has Ice Release

News of several geniuses emerging from Konohagakure quickly spread after the training exercise ended, eventually reaching Orochimaru's ears while he was studying commissions at the assignment office.

"Shimura Takeshi? The son of Shimura Danzō? I see... those two samples..."

Upon hearing the intel from a nearby shinobi, Orochimaru immediately connected Takeshi with that sample.

Damn Danzō, so this is why he cut ties with me?

Orochimaru's expression darkened.

Eve...

042 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"Now this is interesting. The son of the Hokage's aide going up against the Hokage's own son? That's a pretty even matchup."

Even Morino Ibiki couldn't suppress his curiosity after hearing the names of the duelists. He stood up from his seat.

Despite the classroom descending into chaos, their teacher, Genjin, didn't stop them. Instead, he joined in and moved to the window.

This was a rare and exciting showdown—how could he possibly miss it?

That was exactly what Genj...

041 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"So, everyone's here."

Ito Makoto, the teacher in charge of Takeshi's class, nodded in satisfaction after taking attendance.

"You're all very punctual. I'm sure by now you've heard—today's lesson will be a live combat drill. But first, I'm going to teach you the Sign of Opposition and the Sign of Reconciliation."

He gestured for the students to sit down freely on the training field, then began explaining the key points to keep in mind before the exercise.

"So long-wi...

040 The Shimura Has Ice Release

At the gates of Konoha, two nameless shinobi stood firmly at their posts.

Not far away, Sakumo, with a travel pack on his back, crouched down and smiled at the two children who had come to see him off.

"Takeshi, while I'm gone, I'm counting on you to take care of Kakashi."

"Don't worry, Sakumo-san. I'll do my best to turn this gloomy guy into someone more cheerful!" Takeshi patted his chest and made a serious promise.

"Who are you calling gloomy?!" A vein bulged on Kak...

039 The Shimura Has Ice Release

Takeshi's words, to be fair, were actually quite decent.

But the giant belch at the end completely ruined the moment.

"That idiot..." Kakashi closed his eyes, no longer willing to look at him.

Will of Fire... am I the only one who truly understands the Will of Fire?

Yes, the Will of Fire that the Third preached—to me, it truly means protecting one's comrades and the people who matter.

Takeshi is right. I can't just fall into despair like this. I need to take ac...

038 The Shimura Has Ice Release

What is the Will of Fire?

In Sakumo's heart, the Will of Fire meant using one's life to protect and trust the people who are important to you.

It was because he believed so firmly in the Will of Fire that, when faced with a choice between the mission and his comrades, he chose his comrades.

But the result was...

The other shinobi sneered at him, and even the comrades he had saved personally stepped forward to criticize him.

"Did I really make the wrong choice? Is...

037 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"You're nothing but trash. Trash who doesn't even take missions seriously!"

Outside the door, seeing that Sakumo didn't dare come out, Yōmei Rikujin yelled even louder.

Only like this… could he avoid being made the scapegoat by the higher-ups.

Only like this… would his child be spared from being labeled the offspring of a failure.

Only like this… could he hold onto his Jōnin position...

Only like this...

Too focused on stirring up drama, Yōmei Riku...

036 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"Where is Danzō?! Where the hell is Danzō?!"

After being "educated" by the two village advisors and watching them leave, Hiruzen roared at the empty room in frustration.

A few minutes later, a voice came from behind him.

"Danzō-sama just left the Daimyō's residence. He's still on his way back to the village."

"So it's you, Suzume. Head out immediately. Tell Danzō to hurry back—I need to speak with him." Recognizing the voice without turning, Hiruzen kept his bac...

035 The Shimura Has Ice Release

Early the next morning.

After bidding farewell to Yakushi Nonō, Takeshi walked while practicing the hand signs needed to cast the Shadow Shuriken Clone Technique.

"It's you, Takeshi-kun. Practicing ninjutsu so early in the morning?"

A soft, gentle voice rang out. When Takeshi looked up, he saw Nohara Rin standing at the intersection waiting for him.

"You're alone? Kakashi didn't come with you?"

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034 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"You've caused great disruption to the Daimyō's estate during this mission. His Highness himself suffered an unbearable humiliation! Konohagakure must bear full responsibility!"

That was what the officials of the Daimyō's estate had originally intended to say. But upon seeing the ninja sent to represent Konoha at the negotiation table, all their prepared accusations vanished into thin air. Even the Daimyō himself showed a trace of fear in his expression.

Damn Sarutobi Hiruzen�...

033 The Shimura Has Ice Release

The last thing Sakumo expected after bowing before Hiruzen to confess his failure was that the teammate he had risked the mission to save would not only be ungrateful—but would hold a grudge against him.

Knowing his punishment wouldn't be issued immediately, Sakumo lowered his head again, then left the room with his team under escort from the ANBU.

...

"Ahh..."

Watching Sakumo and the others leave, Hiruzen slowly took a pipe from his robes, lit it, and exhaled a long...

032 The Shimura Has Ice Release

Takeshi firmly denied having any sort of relationship with Obito.

Had he known earlier that this was someone being watched by Madara, he never would've gotten involved. What if that old schemer heard they were close and decided to make him the Three-Tails Jinchūriki?

He was still young—he didn't want to become another soul lost to Kakashi's Chidori.

Imagine if he did become that kind of character. Wouldn't that mean that every time someone mentioned Obito in the ...

031 The Shimura Has Ice Release

"You can already use Ice Release?!"

As the person closest to Takeshi on the field, Kakashi naturally sensed where this cold air was coming from.

Knowing that Takeshi possessed the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, he immediately increased the speed and power of his punches.

Crack.

An ice wall suddenly appeared out of thin air, separating Takeshi and Kakashi.

Crap.

Kakashi, who no longer had time to retract his punch, could only channel chakra into his fis...