Night, training ground.
The blade in Renye's hand cut through the damp air, and the moonlight reflected a cold silver gleam from the curved surface of the katana.
His sweat-soaked black sleeves clung to his arms, and the young man was extremely serious with every swing.
He recalled the essential points Tobirama Senju had taught him, flicked his wrist lightly, and the blade cut through the silence, producing a whooshing sound.
“Sink your shoulders, drop your elbows, and focus your power at the tip of the blade,” Tobirama Senju’s instructions echoed in his ears, and every one of his swings was incredibly precise.
Renye continuously changed his moves, from basic slashes to complex combos, his movements flowing like water.
Occasionally, he would suddenly pause, replaying his previous movements in his mind, pondering where he could still improve.
Three years ago, Renye realized that physical training alone was not enough; he also needed to learn how to use weapons.
In combat, the one with a weapon often has a greater advantage.
So, he proactively asked Tobirama Senju to teach him swordsmanship.
After three years of diligent training, his swordsmanship had achieved some success.
Training finished, Renye sheathed his sword.
He had bought this sword at a Ninja tool shop for a hefty price.
Although the material wasn't great, for Renye at the moment, it was sufficient.
As for better weapons, he would consider them once he became a Ninja and earned money in the future.
Today, they had applied to Tobirama Senju for early graduation, and Tobirama Senju had agreed.
Tomorrow would be their first day as Ninja!
Renye was somewhat looking forward to his future Ninja life.
“I wonder who my team leader will be?”
In his impression, newly graduated Genin teams would be led by a Chunin or Jonin.
Newly graduated Genin lacked experience, and problems were prone to occur during missions.
At this time, experienced Chunin and Jonin were often needed to lead the team to ensure mission success rates and survival rates.
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The next day, Konoha training ground.
Tobirama Senju walked over with the group roster and announced:
“Uchiha Kagami, Homura Mitokado, Hiruzen Sarutobi.”
“Utatane Koharu, Danzo Shimura, Uchiha Renye.”
“You all wait here; a Jonin team leader will take you away shortly.”
After Tobirama Senju finished speaking, he turned and left.
He was a busy man; how could he have time to lead a team?
Only six people were left in the training ground, looking at each other.
Danzo’s face turned dark.
Damn it, how could he be so unlucky?
“Heh heh, Danzo, I really didn’t expect us to be in the same squad.”
Thinking about how he could still bully Danzo during future missions, Renye’s mouth almost stretched to his ears.
Renye’s smile was no different from a demon’s in Danzo’s eyes.
“Danzo, we’re teammates now,” Utatane Koharu said.
“Hmm.” Danzo nodded.
Although he looked down on Utatane Koharu, at least she was better than Uchiha Renye.
Soon, two middle-aged men wearing Jonin vests arrived at the training ground.
“Little ones, my name is Tanaka Senju, and this is Yusuke Senju; we are your team leaders.”
Tanaka Senju had a more cheerful personality, while Yusuke Senju was more serious and rigid.
Renye wasn't too surprised that the Jonin team leaders were Ninja from the Senju Clan.
Tobirama Senju wanted someone to supervise their performance, so of course, he would choose his trusted clansmen.
“From now on, I will be your Jonin team leader.” Yusuke Senju came before Renye and the others and said.
“Hello, Sensei.” The three bowed respectfully.
Yusuke Senju looked at their performance and nodded in satisfaction.
“Come with me.”
Soon, Yusuke Senju led Renye and the others to a riverside.
“This will be our meeting point from now on.”
“Next, let me see how strong you all are?” He paused, then added, “The three of you, cooperate and last for half an incense stick’s time against me.”
Upon hearing this, Renye’s expression became solemn, and he slowly drew his sword.
Danzo Shimura and Utatane Koharu came to Renye’s side.
The three exchanged glances, and Danzo was the first to launch an attack.
“Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves!”
Innumerable wind blades, like arrows leaving a bowstring, shot towards Yusuke Senju.
Yusuke Senju easily dodged, and the Wind Release kicked up dust on the ground.
At the same time, Renye, holding his katana, used the cover of the dust to move to the right.
The moment he saw Yusuke Senju, he didn't hesitate, and the blade in his hand slashed diagonally downwards.
The wind from the blade grazed past the opponent’s ear, cutting off a few strands of black hair.
“Too slow.” Yusuke Senju’s figure flickered, appearing behind Renye.
In the nick of time, Utatane Koharu’s chain wrapped around Yusuke’s ankle, “Sensei, don’t underestimate us!”
But before her words finished, Yusuke Senju’s backhand throw of a Shuriken had precisely cut the chain, and the sharp Shuriken grazed past Koharu’s cheek, startling her into taking half a step back.
Danzo seized the opportunity to form hand signs, “Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!”
Yusuke Senju leaped onto a tree branch, dodging the attack, and sneered from above: “Good teamwork, but too many flaws.”
Saying that, three Shuriken shot towards the trio.
Renye swung his sword to block, sparks flying.
Utatane Koharu rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack.
Danzo was forming hand signs and didn't have time to dodge, getting stabbed in the shoulder by a Shuriken, his face instantly turning pale.
“Danzo, are you alright?” Utatane Koharu ran to Danzo, wanting to use medical Ninjutsu to heal him, but was rebuked by Danzo: “Don’t mind me, quickly go help Uchiha Renye.”
Upon hearing this, Utatane Koharu immediately went to help Renye.
Danzo Shimura clutched his shoulder, gritted his teeth, and rejoined the battle.
He knew his injury was dragging the team down.
Yusuke Senju looked at Danzo with an appreciative expression, then kicked him away.
“If you’re injured, lie down obediently!”
Danzo: “???”
The battle intensified, the boys’ gasps intertwining with the clash of weapons.
When Yusuke Senju used Earth Release to trap the three in the earth, the hourglass in his hand had just run out.
Looking at the three with only their heads exposed from the ground, he curled his lips: “Half an incense stick, barely passing.”
He suddenly flung three headbands into the air, “Next time, I won’t let you off so easily.”
“Ah!”
One of the headbands accurately hit Danzo Shimura’s face, making his already pale face even paler.
Yusuke Senju then remembered that the three were still trapped in the earth.
“Haha, my bad.” He quickly released the three.
After telling them to gather here tomorrow morning, he left.
After being freed, Utatane Koharu quickly went to Danzo’s side to treat him.
Renye picked up the headband from the ground and handed it to the other two.
“Sorry, I was a burden just now,” Danzo said in a low voice.
If he hadn't been injured, completing the mission wouldn't have been so difficult.
Renye was somewhat surprised.
He didn’t expect such words to come from Danzo’s mouth.
He had originally wanted to slander him.
Since he apologized, then so be it.
“It’s fine, just be careful next time,” Renye waved his hand.
Danzo looked up in astonishment, with an expression of disbelief.
He wasn’t dreaming, was he?
Uchiha Renye, that scoundrel, didn’t slander him?
Had the sun risen from the west?!
Utatane Koharu looked at the two with a slight smile.