"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...
2025-06-22 19:54:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe 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 dow...
2025-06-22 19:53:52 +0000 UTC View Post"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 di...
2025-06-22 19:53:30 +0000 UTC View PostIn 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 an...
2025-06-22 19:53:04 +0000 UTC View PostBy 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 wit...
2025-06-22 19:50:33 +0000 UTC View Post"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 hom...
2025-06-22 19:50:09 +0000 UTC View Post"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 ...
2025-06-22 19:49:47 +0000 UTC View PostHaving 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 th...
2025-06-22 19:49:22 +0000 UTC View Post"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...
2025-06-22 19:48:59 +0000 UTC View PostOn 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.
T...
2025-06-22 19:48:34 +0000 UTC View Post"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 Y...
2025-06-22 18:08:46 +0000 UTC View PostThe 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 gla...
2025-06-22 18:08:22 +0000 UTC View PostIn 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 Thr...
2025-06-22 18:07:57 +0000 UTC View Post"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 env...
2025-06-22 18:07:33 +0000 UTC View PostHokage'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 mont...
2025-06-22 18:07:10 +0000 UTC View PostA 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 comp...
2025-06-22 18:06:46 +0000 UTC View PostSeeing 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 ou...
2025-06-22 18:06:16 +0000 UTC View PostNews 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 hear...
2025-06-22 18:05:52 +0000 UTC View Post"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 chao...
2025-06-22 18:05:29 +0000 UTC View Post"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 a...
2025-06-22 18:05:05 +0000 UTC View PostAt 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'...
2025-06-22 18:04:39 +0000 UTC View PostTakeshi'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, t...
2025-06-22 18:04:15 +0000 UTC View PostWhat 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 com...
2025-06-22 18:03:49 +0000 UTC View Post"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 chil...
2025-06-22 18:03:24 +0000 UTC View Post"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 sti...
2025-06-22 18:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostEarly 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 ou...
2025-06-22 18:02:38 +0000 UTC View Post"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 se...
2025-06-22 18:02:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe 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,...
2025-06-22 18:01:49 +0000 UTC View PostTakeshi 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 you...
2025-06-22 18:01:25 +0000 UTC View Post"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.<...
2025-06-22 18:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post