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Shin and his team left the Land of Water, but instead of returning to Konoha, they went back to the Land of Whirlpools.
They built a small hut near the coast.
Kushina and Mikoto sparred on the beach, trying to gain combat experience.
But it wasn’t very effective. They were just sparring; they weren’t using any dangerous Jutsu or trying to kill each other.
Shin sat by the shore, developing new Jutsu.
He wanted to create Ice Release Jutsu. He had the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, but he didn’t know any Ice Release Jutsu.
He reviewed his knowledge of Jutsu and recalled ice-based abilities from his past life.
Those abilities could serve as inspiration. Perhaps he could adapt them into Ninjutsu.
There were many ice-based abilities, such as the Hie Hie no Mi from One Piece, Esdeath’s Teigu from Akame ga Kill, and even the ice-manipulating Stand, White Album, from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
There were many powerful ice abilities, but replicating them with Ninjutsu would be challenging.
After much deliberation, Shin realized that adapting those abilities into Jutsu wasn’t something he could achieve in a short time.
“I’ll have to create Ice Release Jutsu based on existing Jutsu.”
Shin sighed. He would have to put in some effort, but Ice Release was a powerful element, worth the effort.
He used the Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu to create a thousand clones and set them to work, experimenting and researching Ice Release.
“Shin, are you sure you’re okay?”
Mikoto approached him, concerned. Creating a thousand Shadow Clones wasn’t just physically taxing; it was also mentally demanding.
If he dispelled all those clones at once, the mental fatigue could be overwhelming, potentially even fatal.
“Don’t worry, I know my limits,” Shin reassured her with a smile.
He wouldn’t let the clones research for too long. He would maintain control, ensuring he didn’t damage his mind.
Mental fatigue was inevitable, but he wouldn’t harm himself. In fact, after the fatigue subsided, his mental power would increase.
This was another method he had discovered for strengthening his mind. But it wasn’t something most people could handle. Without immense willpower, they wouldn’t be able to endure the mental strain.
A week passed. They had been away from Konoha for almost half a month.
Shin had developed three Ice Release Jutsu:
Ice Wall
Ice Spear
Ice Dragon Bullet Bomb
These were his original creations.
Well, not entirely original. They were modified versions of existing Jutsu. Ice Wall was based on the Water Wall Jutsu.
But even though it was based on an existing Jutsu, the hand seals were different. It was a completely new Jutsu, just like the Earth Release: Earth Wall.
Ice Spear was based on Kakuzu’s Earth Spear, and Ice Dragon Bullet Bomb was based on the Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu.
These were all at least B-rank Jutsu. And this was just the beginning. Shin would continue to develop even stronger Jutsu, such as an Ice Age Jutsu that could freeze the sea between islands, or even a Time Stop Jutsu. He believed that with enough time, he could achieve anything.
“Let’s pack up and head back to Konoha,” Shin said to Kushina and Mikoto.
They had been away for a while. He wondered if the Sandaime Hokage would send someone to look for them.
After all, they weren’t ordinary ninja. They were all talented.
She was eager to return. The Land of Whirlpools was scenic, but it was deserted and boring. And Shin had been busy developing Jutsu, so he hadn’t had time to play with her.
Mikoto had also been busy training. Kushina was bored and wanted to go home.
They used Water Walking to travel across the sea, their Chakra-coated feet gliding over the waves.
Running on water in the open sea was more challenging than on a river. The waves were stronger.
But it didn’t stop them. Their Chakra control was excellent; they could handle most waves.
It took them a few days to reach Konoha.
As soon as they returned, Hiruzen was informed. So was Danzō.
Hiruzen was relieved. He didn’t want to lose these talented youngsters.
Danzō, however, was furious. He had sent someone to capture Shin when they left the village.
Although he had a bad feeling when he didn’t hear back from his elite Jōnin, Shin’s return still angered him.
His subordinate must have failed. As for how, he had no idea.
He wanted to capture Shin and his team and interrogate them, but Hiruzen was keeping a close eye on him.
If he made any moves within Konoha, Hiruzen would find out.
Danzō might be good at operating in the shadows, but he couldn’t hide everything from Hiruzen.
Shin and his team went to the mission assignment desk and completed their mission.
After receiving their reward, they returned to the Senju compound.
Hiruzen didn’t summon them.
As long as they were back, he didn’t care about the details. And he wasn’t surprised that they had taken so long.
Missions to hunt down missing-nin could take a while. Finding the target wasn’t easy.
“Finally home.”
Kushina looked around the familiar courtyard with a sense of relief.
Mikoto smiled. “You two rest for a bit. I’ll make dinner.”
“Don’t bother, Mikoto.”
Shin stopped her before she could enter the kitchen.
Seeing her confused expression, he smiled. “You just got back; no need to tire yourself out. Let’s eat out. I’ve been craving Konoha’s food.”
“I agree!” Kushina chimed in. Mikoto nodded and sat down.
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