Has the Sun Risen in the West?

Night, training ground.

The blade's shadow in Renye's hand split the damp air, and moonlight reflected a cold silver gleam from the curved surface of the Samurai Sword.

The sweat-soaked black sleeves clung tightly to his arms, and the young man treated every slash with utmost seriousness.

He recalled the key points Tobirama Senju had taught him. With a slight flick of his wrist, the blade sliced through the silence, producing a sharp whistling sound.

"Lower your shoulders, sink your elbows, and drive your force to the tip of the blade." Tobirama Senju's instructions echoed by his ear, and every slash he made was incomparably precise.

Renye continually changed his moves, transitioning from basic chops to complex combinations with smooth, flowing movements.

Occasionally, he would suddenly stop, replaying his previous movements in his mind and considering where he could improve.

Three years ago, Renye had realized that physical training alone was not enough. He also needed to learn how to use weapons.

In battle, the side with weapons often held a greater advantage.

So, he had taken the initiative to ask Tobirama Senju to teach him swordsmanship.

After three years of grueling training, his swordsmanship had already reached a modest level of proficiency.

After finishing his training, Renye sheathed his sword.

He had spent a large sum of money to buy this sword from a ninja tool shop.

Although its material was nothing special, it was sufficient for Renye at his current stage.

As for better weapons, he would wait until he became a ninja and earned some money.

Today, they had applied to Tobirama Senju for early graduation, and Tobirama Senju had agreed.

Tomorrow would be their first day as ninjas!

Renye was somewhat looking forward to his future life as a ninja.

"I wonder who my Team Leader Teacher will be?"

In his impression, newly graduated genin teams were led by Chunin or Jonin.

Freshly graduated genin lacked experience and could easily run into problems while carrying out missions.

At times like that, experienced Chunin and Jonin were needed to lead them, ensuring the mission's success rate and survival rate.

The next day, Konoha training ground.

Tobirama Senju arrived holding the team assignment list and announced,

"Kagami Uchiha, Homura Mitokado, Hiruzen Sarutobi."

"Koharu Utatane, Danzō Shimura, Uchiha Renye."

"You will wait here. A Jonin team leader will take you away shortly."

After saying that, Tobirama Senju turned and left.

He was a busy man. How could he have time to come lead a team?

The six of them were left staring at one another in the training ground.

Danzō's face darkened.

Damn it, why was he so unlucky?

"Hehe, Danzō, I really didn't expect us to end up on the same team."

Thinking about how he could bully Danzō while carrying out missions in the future, Renye's grin nearly stretched to his ears.

In Danzō's eyes, Renye's smile was no different from a demon's.

"Danzō, we'll be teammates from now on," Koharu Utatane said.

"Mm." Danzō nodded.

Although he looked down on Koharu Utatane, she was at least better than Uchiha Renye.

Before long, two middle-aged men wearing Jonin flak jackets arrived at the training ground.

"Kids, my name is Tanaka Senju, and this is Yusuke Senju. We're your Team Leader Teachers."

Tanaka Senju had a rather cheerful personality, while Yusuke Senju was stern and rigid.

Renye was not particularly surprised that their team leaders were ninjas from the Senju Clan.

Tobirama Senju wanted someone to monitor their performance, so naturally he chose clansmen he trusted.

"From now on, I'll be your Jonin team leader." Yusuke Senju walked up to Renye and the others.

"Hello, Teacher." The three bowed respectfully.

Yusuke Senju looked at their conduct and nodded in satisfaction.

"Come with me."

Soon, Yusuke Senju led Renye and the others to a riverbank.

"This will be our meeting place from now on."

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"Next, let me see how strong you are." He paused, then added, "The three of you work together and last half an incense stick's time against me."

At those words, Renye's expression turned solemn as he slowly drew his sword.

Danzō Shimura and Koharu Utatane moved to Renye's side.

The three exchanged glances, and Danzō launched the first attack.

"Wind Style: Vacuum Wave!"

Countless wind blades shot toward Yusuke Senju like arrows released from a bow.

Yusuke Senju easily dodged, and the Wind Style attack struck the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

At the same time, Renye held his Samurai Sword and used the dust for cover as he moved to the right.

The instant he saw Yusuke Senju, he did not hesitate. The blade in his hand slashed down diagonally.

The blade wind swept past the other man's ear, cutting off several strands of black hair.

"Too slow." Yusuke Senju flickered and appeared behind Renye.

At the critical moment, the chain in Koharu Utatane's hand wrapped around Yusuke's ankle. "Teacher, don't underestimate us!"

But before her words had faded, the Shuriken Yusuke Senju threw backward precisely severed the chain. The sharp Shuriken grazed Koharu's cheek, startling her into taking half a step back.

Danzō seized the opportunity to form hand seals. "Wind Style: Vacuum Wave!"

Yusuke Senju leaped onto a treetop and dodged the attack. Looking down from above, he sneered. "Your coordination is decent, but there are too many openings."

As he spoke, three Shuriken shot toward them.

Renye swung his sword to block them, scattering sparks.

Koharu Utatane twisted aside and rolled, narrowly avoiding the attack.

Danzō was forming hand seals and had no time to dodge. A Shuriken pierced his shoulder, and his face instantly turned pale.

"Danzō, are you all right?" Koharu Utatane ran over to him, intending to use Medical Ninjutsu to treat him, but Danzō snapped, "Don't worry about me. Go help Uchiha Renye!"

Hearing that, Koharu Utatane immediately went to assist Renye.

Danzō Shimura clutched his shoulder and gritted his teeth as he rejoined the battle.

He knew that his injury had held the team back.

Yusuke Senju looked at Danzō appreciatively, then kicked him flying.

"If you're injured, then lie down and stay there!"

Danzō: "???"

The battle entered a fever pitch, the boys' heavy breathing mingling with the clang of weapons.

When Yusuke Senju used Earth Style to trap all three of them in the ground, the sand in his hourglass had just run out.

Looking at the three with only their heads sticking out of the earth, he curled his lips. "Half an incense stick's time. Barely passing."

He suddenly tossed three forehead protectors into the air. "Next time, I won't let you off so easily."

"Ah!"

One of the forehead protectors struck Danzō Shimura squarely in the face, making his already pale complexion turn even paler.

Only then did Yusuke Senju remember that the three were still trapped in the ground.

"Haha, sorry." He hurriedly released them.

After telling them to gather here tomorrow morning, he left.

Once Koharu Utatane was free, she hurried to Danzō's side and treated him.

Renye picked up the forehead protectors from the ground and handed them to the two of them.

"Sorry, I held everyone back just now," Danzō said quietly.

If he had not been injured, they would not have had such a difficult time completing the task.

Renye was somewhat surprised.

He had not expected those words to come from Danzō.

He had originally thought Danzō would insult him.

Since Danzō had apologized, then forget it.

"It's fine. Just be more careful next time." Renye waved his hand.

Danzō raised his head in surprise, his face filled with disbelief.

He was not dreaming, was he?

That bastard Uchiha Renye had actually not insulted him?

Had the sun risen in the west?!

Koharu Utatane watched the two with a smile.

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