A Temporarily Formed Squad

"Hahaha, I didn't expect you to take on disciples! Alright, Uchiha Itachi, right? From now on, you'll train with me!"

After saying that, before Itachi could speak, Guy forcibly pulled Itachi into his arms and was about to take him to continue his training.

That very night, news spread throughout Konoha that Uchiha Itachi was walking upside down in the streets of Konoha with a strange man in a green bodysuit.

Upon hearing the news Fugaku Uchiha felt as if the sky were falling.

He had bent over his whole life, but in the end, his back broke.

One should trust their first instinct; at that moment, Fugaku felt that this matter seemed a little bit unreliable.

Now it seems it wasn't just a tiny bit, but a staggering amount.

"Has my brother really become Kazashiro's disciple?"

Sasuke looked at Itachi with innocent eyes.

"Yes, Sasuke."

As Itachi recalled Guy's words of admonition that morning, he smiled indulgently upon hearing Sasuke's voice.

"That's great! I want to be Brother Kazashiro's disciple in the future."

Sasuke had no idea how much of a blow his innocent words would inflict on his father.

Fugaku clutched his stomach, his face contorted in pain.

Mikoto, standing to the side, looked at him with some concern. "Darling..."

"It's nothing, I just got a fishbone stuck in my throat." Sensing his wife's gaze, Fugaku regained his masculine spirit and waved his hand to indicate that he was fine.

On the other side, Bai showed an envious expression after hearing the news.

"I also want my brother to guide me in training in Ninjutsu."

Don't worry, there will be opportunities.

Kazashiro picked up a piece of fish and placed it in Bai's bowl, while also picking up a piece for Kimimaro.

Yamato clutched his stomach, not wanting to speak.

I worked for you three brothers all day, why don't I get this kind of treatment?

Kazashiro gave the two children's education a serious consideration.

Kimimaro is easy to deal with. He has the information that Kakuzu obtained from Kakuzu Kaguya Clan, so there's no need to worry about secret techniques or anything like that.

As for the other party's Bloodline Disease, he believed that with the village's current formidable lineup of Orochimaru and Tsunade, plus the inheritance left by the Kaguya Clan, curing the disease would not be a problem.

Bai is in a difficult situation. Since he didn't get his mother's scroll back, it means that this child will have to learn the Ninjutsu he developed.

But the Ice Release Ninjutsu developed by Kazashiro, well...

Even he himself admitted that most of his Ice Release Ninjutsu were too crude, relying entirely on Chakra to force them into motion.

Fortunately, this kind of problem is not unsolvable. Having received Hiruzen's training, he only needs to improve the hand seals and Chakra flow to make these Ninjutsu more suitable for Haku.

"Learn the theoretical knowledge first, then consider the Ninjutsu."

Danzo, somewhat spoiling the mood.

"Okay." Bai nodded obediently.

That's so biased.

Kazashiro silently complained in his heart.

Even if they're not biologically related, they still carry the Shimura Clan name, so what's wrong with them learning some Ninjutsu?

In Kazashiro's view, Danzo's approach of having his opponent lay a solid theoretical foundation was entirely out of concern that the opponent's strength would surpass his own in the future.

No, I must find a suitable opportunity to secretly give Bai Kai private lessons so that he can master some Ninjutsu.

If Danzo knew that his well-intentioned act was interpreted in this way by his foolish son, he would surely be so angry that he would draw his Kunai again.

Time passed day by Tenten.

On this day, Kazashiro received a message from the Anbu, conveying the order to be summoned by the Fourth Hokage.

This is a long-awaited audience.

Kazashiro quickly arrived at the office and saw many Konoha Ninja there.

As Shirakumo Hayama and saw that everyone had already arrived, Sakumo explained the purpose of the gathering.

After several years of development, Konoha has completely shaken off the shadow of the Third Shinobi World War and the Uchiha attack. Therefore, the investigation into the two unknown Uchiha has been put on the agenda.

The two men's whereabouts had always been investigated by the Anbu, but with little success.

This time, Sakumo decided to send out several Jonin teams to track down the enemy's whereabouts along the various borders of the Land of Fire.

"I have distributed the team rosters and the known abilities of our opponents to everyone. I hope you will not disgrace Konoha's reputation, and at the same time, protect yourselves. That's all!"

Amidst Sakumo's authoritative voice, Kazashiro and the others arrived outside.

"Kakashi, who are your teammates?"

He waved to Kakashi, then rolled his Byakugan as the other man slowly walked up to him.

"Tokiyoshi Kan, Yuushi Kumote, and this guy named Uchiha Tetsu are all Chunin. What about you?"

Tokiyoshi Kan

Yuushi Kumote

Kazashiro unfurled the scroll, openly displaying the names on it to Kakashi: "These are all strangers."

Saint Simon, Akimichi Shidou, Fugutake Tonbo.

Saint Simon

Akimichi Shidou

Fugutake Tonbo

"You don't recognize the Fugutake Tonbo? It's the one from the next class, the one with bandages wrapped around its head. We used to have a competition against it."

Upon seeing the name "Fugutake Tonbo," Kakashi spoke up to remind the other party.

"Oh, is there such a person?"

Kazashiro couldn't quite remember.

Head bandage?

Wait, I seem to remember that... wasn't that Momochi Zabuza?

"It's time to meet, I'm going now."

After glancing at the time, Kakashi didn't linger and, like the other Jonin, used the Body Flicker Technique to leave.

Training Ground No. 25.

The members of the Kazashiro Squad arrived earlier than the notification indicated and waited there.

"Oh, you all arrived quite early."

A cluster of green leaves, accompanied by a whirlwind, suddenly appeared in the training field. As the leaves dispersed, Kazashiro's figure stood straight in the center of the leaves.

The Konoha Body Flicker Technique: The Body Flicker - A high-class entrance technique.

After glancing at the three people in front of him, Kazashiro finally understood what Kakashi meant by the bandages wrapped around his head after seeing the Fugutake Tonbo's appearance.

If this guy were to combine Zabuza's decorations, wouldn't he become a real mummy?

"Everyone, let's start by introducing ourselves so we can get to know each other. I'm Shimura Kazashiro, and I specialize in all Five Release Ninjutsu, including Ice Release. That's all."

Kazashiro's introduction was concise, but it basically explained his abilities.

"Fugutake Tonbo, Chunin, member of the Analysis Team, skilled in sensory perception, intelligence analysis, Illusion Technique, and memory reading techniques."

"Saint Simon, Chunin, member of the Intelligence Department, skilled in tracking, and knows some basic Water Release."

"Akimichi Shidou, Special Jonin, is skilled in the Expansion Jutsu and Taijutsu."

Based on the team members' self-introductions, Kazashiro gained a basic understanding of the team he was leading.

A fairly standard search team.

Two Chunin are completely unreliable in terms of combat strength.

Should Akimichi Shidou act as the vanguard in the direct confrontation, while he himself is required to be the main attacker?

Kazashiro subconsciously fiddled with the Flying Thunder God Kunai.