Uchiha Izumi Awakens Two Tomoe

Interstellar World, Planet XT-99703-02.

Colonel Shazo wore Power Vanguard Armor. He carried a red-hot giant axe in his right hand while his left hand curled into a claw and clenched viciously.

The helmet of an Imperial Army soldier locked onto by telekinesis was instantly crushed flat, and he collapsed with a crash.

More Imperial Army soldiers in Power Armor charged forward.

The moment they saw the distinctive hammer-and-sickle insignia on Shazo's chest plate, they had already been scared out of their wits, their entire bodies trembling.

But the Electronic Courage Chip released its most intense current, telling the Imperial Army soldiers that it was the most convincing authority.

The Imperial Army soldiers rolled their eyes back in agony and let out inhuman howls. They could only ignore the terror of the Hammer and Sickle Colonel and launch a frenzied attack.

This suicidal assault was meant to cover the massive creature behind the soldiers.

An Eight-legged Walking Armor Unit, carrying a 230mm Electromagnetic Cannon, rumbled forward until it was only five hundred meters from Shazo.

Only within five hundred meters could the heavy Electromagnetic Cannon blast through Shazo's Telekinetic Shield.

And only beyond four hundred and fifty meters could the eight-legged walking armor withstand the tearing force of the Telekinetic Hand.

The Imperial Army commander knew this tactical assault was too simple and could never kill Shazo, yet he still carried it out tirelessly.

Because once faced with a tangible threat, Colonel Shazo would launch a countercharge against the walking armor unit.

He would evade attacks with zigzag movements, eliminate enemy soldiers encountered along the way, charge up to the walking armor unit, and smash the Electromagnetic Cannon apart with his red-hot giant axe.

Throughout the process, Shazo would have to push his telekinesis to its limits to offset the gravitational acceleration caused by the zigzag charge.

As a result, Shazo's ability consumption would reach its limit, rapidly reducing the time he could continue fighting on the battlefield.

As long as they forced Shazo off the battlefield, the Imperial Army's pressure would be greatly relieved, and the soldiers' morale would swiftly recover.

But this time, there was an entirely new development.

Rather than charging at the walking armor unit, Shazo raised his left index finger and aimed at the walking armor unit five hundred meters away.

The next second, the massive machine immediately began to tremble before losing its ability to move.

With the only heavy unit capable of threatening Shazo rendered useless, the Imperial Army officers no longer persisted. They released control of the courage chips and allowed the soldiers to turn and flee.

The Federation's planetary vanguards immediately launched a counterattack and pursued the retreating Imperial Army. This was the best time to secure results, and no one was willing to pass up such an opportunity.

"Victory!"

Every Federation planetary vanguard who passed Colonel Shazo shouted the slogan. After receiving Shazo's response, they attacked even more frantically, as though they had received the blessing of a god of war.

Shazo, meanwhile, controlled his armor and charged toward another stalemated battlefield.

The Wood Release Kekkei Genkai had become a Plant-based Ability in Star Trek Shazo's body. Although its offensive power was insufficient to destroy various alloy armors,

the Plant-based Ability possessed a natural ability to infiltrate. It could grow plants inside heavy machinery and directly jam their operating mechanisms. It was simply too useful.

Shazo woke from his dream feeling refreshed. The feeling that hope was close at hand was truly enchanting.

After getting up and washing, he came to the courtyard and gave a long stretch toward the morning light.

Then he realized just how messy his courtyard had become.

Over the past week, he had either been focused on reading and memorizing materials, practicing taijutsu and hand seals in the living room, or going out to train after dark. He had completely failed to notice the changes in the courtyard.

Even when he went out to buy ingredients yesterday, he had rushed in and out for fear that acquaintances would notice his abnormal height. He had not noticed it at all.

Now that he was relaxed and standing in the courtyard to greet the rising sun, he discovered that the place had become a complete mess.

Seven days of early summer were enough for plants to change dramatically.

The vines in particular had grown wildly, covering the courtyard until it was unrecognizable.

These troublesome plants were covered in silicon crystal spikes. Touching them caused unbearable itching and stinging pain, making them extremely difficult to clear away.

But they were no longer a problem for Shazo. He raised his hand and used a Secret Technique.

[Wood Release: Wilt]

The troublesome vines rapidly withered, then snapped and fell.

Next came the lush weeds, the overly dense shrubs, and the branches that were nearly poking the roof.

The plants withered and fell one after another, turning the entire courtyard into a carpet of dead branches and fallen leaves, as though it were late autumn.

Shazo had no way to deal with the dead branches and leaves. He could only pick up some tools and sweep them manually.

Just as he finished cleaning the ground and began clearing the weeds and moss by the wall, faint footsteps came from outside the courtyard.

Hearing those familiar light footsteps, Shazo knew Uchiha Izumi had arrived, and a smile appeared on his face.

Unexpectedly, an even lighter set of footsteps accompanied Izumi.

Shazo found it a little strange. Who could it be?

The next moment, his courtyard gate was pushed open, and Izumi, dressed in the Uchiha Clan uniform, walked inside.

When she saw how much taller Shazo had become, the girl was clearly stunned. But she immediately hid it with a happy smile.

She deliberately let out a delicate laugh and said softly, "Big Brother, I came to see you!"

Shazo was very satisfied with Izumi's reaction and replied with a smile, "Izumi, you came here as soon as you finished your mission?"

Uchiha Izumi lowered her head and said aggrievedly, "Does Big Brother not welcome me?"

Shazo hurriedly answered, "Of course you're welcome. This is your home too. You can come whenever you want."

"By the way, I heard someone else's footsteps just now. Did you bring a friend with you today?"

The girl answered excitedly, "Hehe, Big Brother's ears are still so sharp. Today, I brought my very, very best friend."

As she spoke, she pulled the girl accompanying her inside from outside.

Uchiha Izumi held the girl's hand and introduced her, "Big Brother, this is my best friend in the squad, Inuzuka Hana!"

Inuzuka Hana had originally been all smiles, but when she entered and saw the tall, imposing Shazo, she jumped in fright.

The ninja dog Kuro-maru beside Inuzuka Hana was still young and had experienced relatively few battles, so there were no scars of merit on his canine face.

When he saw Shazo, whose aura was unstable because of the sharing, Kuro-maru seemed to have seen a terrifying monster and embarrassingly wet himself.

Then, with a yelp, he tucked his tail between his legs and scrambled out of the courtyard.

Inuzuka Hana felt utterly humiliated and stomped her feet in anger.

But Kuro-maru was determined to stay outside the courtyard. No matter how his master scolded him, he clutched his head and cowered in the corner by the wall, refusing to leave.

With no other choice, Inuzuka Hana could only let him stay outside.

But as a ninja of the Inuzuka Clan, doubt still rose in her heart. The scent of fear coming from Kuro-maru was far too intense, as though he had encountered—

She secretly asked Uchiha Izumi, "Izumi, this is your brother? Your fourteen-year-old neighbor brother?"

Uchiha Izumi replied with a giggle, "Of course. Look how tall he is. I even call him Big Brother."

Shazo understood what Izumi meant. She had brought someone over to cover for his sudden increase in height and create the impression that he had always been tall.

Although the little girl's plan was too simple, her intentions were good, and Shazo appreciated it.

So he smiled and invited the two girls to sit at the stone table and benches beneath the tree shade. He also prepared sweet flower tea and desserts to entertain them.