Kazashiro's Disciple

Inside the Uchiha Clan Compound's training grounds.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique"

A huge fireball was spat out from the mouth of a weasel that should have been in school, and it struck a large tree in front of it, leaving a black stain on it.

Immediately afterwards, the itachi leaped into the air and threw out several shuriken. With a series of crisp clanging sounds, it successfully hit five targets by using the collision between the shuriken.

"He truly is my son."

Fugaku, who was hiding in the shadows, smiled slightly after seeing Itachi's performance.

"Hmm, shocking! The son of the Military Police Force captain skipped school in broad daylight!"

Kazashiro's voice rang out, Fugaku's face immediately fell upon hearing the commotion.

However, he didn't forget that he was the one who called Kazashiro over, so when the other party walked to his side, he forced out a not-so-genuine smile again.

Thanks to the other party, he, as the captain of the Military Police Force, receives a large number of complaints every month, all about his son abusing his power.

Fortunately, the Military Police Force is no longer a one-man show by the Uchiha Clan, so the residents of Konoha no longer blame the entire Uchiha clan for every little thing they do.

Of course, there are also drawbacks.

That is the evil clan recognized by the Konoha, which is now expanding its membership at a rapid pace.

The evil Uchiha Clan, the evil Hyuga Clan, the evil Fuma Clan, the evil Sarutobi Clan...

If any law enforcement officer fails to comply with the residents' wishes during the handling of a matter, his family will be branded as evil.

This also made the previously stubborn Uchiha clan members realize the reality: no matter who sits in this position, it is impossible to satisfy all the residents.

The tense relationship between the clan and the village also dissipated at this moment, and what everyone was most happy to do after get off work was to count which clan had received the most complaints that day.

By the way, the title of "most evil clan" was awarded to the Utatane Clan yesterday.

"What, Captain Fugaku called me here just so I could watch your son skip school?"

Following Fugaku's example, he leaned against a large tree, crossed his Kazashiro in front of his chest, and blew upwards the strands of hair that had slipped down his forehead.

If Hyuga Hiashi exclaim that the Shimura Clan's upbringing was rude.

Fugaku closed his eyes, once again weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

The other party's silence caused Kazashiro's expression to gradually become serious.

It seems this guy really has something important to tell me.

"I'm going to apply for Itachi's early graduation."

Fugaku's voice reached my ears.

Is it necessary to tell yourself to graduate early?

I'm not Itachi's father; shouldn't you be able to decide this yourself?

Kazashiro was filled with doubt.

"I want him to stay by your side, so that you can guide his spiritual practice."

Just as Kazashiro was wondering why Fugaku would talk to him about such trivial matters, the other man had already walked up to him and bent down towards him from his straight back.

"I don't lead the team."

Kazashiro clearly hadn't figured out Fugaku's true intentions, and refused without even thinking.

Fugaku had anticipated many possible responses from Kazashiro, but this was the one he hadn't expected.

My mind was completely in disarray, and I couldn't even maintain my bent-over posture.

"Brother Kazashiro, my father wants me to become your apprentice."

Itachi, who was originally training, appeared between the two at some point. Knowing Kazashiro, Itachi immediately used a more easily understood wording.

Should I make Itachi become my apprentice?

I don't understand the Uchiha's fighting style either.

Kazashiro hesitated.

There was a hint of anticipation in Itachi's eyes.

"Itachi, what are your thoughts?"

After weighing the pros and cons, Kazashiro, unable to make up his mind, finally decided to listen to Itachi's opinion, the person involved.

"I do."

"I'm entrusting Itachi to you." Fugaku bowed again.

"Fugaku is quite clever."

This matter quickly reached Danzo was engaged in a heated exchange with Hiruzen at the Anbu training center.

"Isn't this great? The Uchiha Clan is gradually integrating into the village, and the scenario envisioned by the First Hokage is steadily becoming a reality."

Having dodged Danzo's full-force punch, Hiruzen leaped up and, panting heavily, said after a flying kick missed Danzo.

I'm really getting old; after only an hour, my stamina is already starting to give out.

Danzo's physical strength had also reached its limit.

Even in his youth, his close-combat skills were inferior to Hiruzen's, and now that he is getting older, some of the injuries he sustained in his youth are beginning to resurface.

What was originally just a cane for show gradually became Danzo's dependence.

I'll probably have to fight like that silly son in the future, using large-scale ninjutsu.

Danzo somewhat melancholy.

"Since that kid doesn't seem interested in leading a team anyway, giving Itachi some guidance would at least keep him occupied. In that case, why not just have him join the Military Police Force?"

Realizing that Danzo had no intention of continuing the sparring, Hiruzen put his coat back on and asked Danzo about Kazashiro's plans.

"Should we let him enforce the law?"

Danzo carefully considered Hiruzen's suggestion.

He decided against it; he had already heard the rumors circulating in the village.

He didn't want to hear anyone shouting that the Shimura Clan was an evil clan.

Although he had taken Itachi as a disciple, Kazashiro was not familiar with the Uchiha Clan's fighting style, and the guidance he could provide was limited to ninjutsu.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, he possesses the Five Release Ninjutsu, and throughout the entire Konoha, there are probably few who can surpass him.

"Come on, I'll take you to find a Taijutsu instructor."

Remembering Itachi's frail body in the original work, Kazashiro decided to strengthen his opponent's physique.

"One, two, one, two..."

On the streets of Konoha, Might Guy completely ignored the strange looks from passersby and walked upside down on his own.

Suddenly, sensing a familiar presence, Might Guy exerted force with one hand, spun around in the air, and finally appeared in front of Kazashiro in a normal posture with both feet on the ground.

"Yo, my friend Kazashiro! I haven't seen you since the surprise attack. Alright, let's begin our fateful duel!"

Might Guy looked eager to try.

"That's easy to discuss, but before that, there's something I'd like to ask you: do you get up early every day to exercise?"

This time, Kazashiro was unusually easy to talk to and immediately agreed to Kai's request.

"Of course, my youth has only just begun to burn brightly, how could it possibly fade away now!"

Kai's eyes were practically spitting out real flames.

"That's good. From now on, you should take my disciple with you during your morning exercises."

"Huh?" Itachi exclaimed in disbelief upon hearing this.

After politely sizing up the pervert in the green bodysuit, Itachi suddenly felt a stomachache.