Since Sakumo's passing, Kakashi has become increasingly indifferent, not only towards others but also towards himself.
On several missions, he almost lost his temper/self - control.
Konan and the others had no choice but to temporarily remove Kakashi from the team and let him adjust his state at home.
The Hatake residence.
Kakashi sat alone in the empty living room without turning on the lights, silently gazing out of the window at the pitch - black night.
His black eyes blended in with the darkness, showing no trace of human emotion.
Whoosh!
At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared behind Kakashi.
Kakashi turned around, took a look at the person, and asked in a monotone voice.
"Master Kaze, is there something you need?"
Kaze looked down at Kakashi, then extended his right hand towards him.
"Kakashi, I can see the darkness in your heart."
"Join the Anbu and become my right - hand man."
Without hesitation, Kakashi grabbed Kaze's hand and calmly said.
"As you wish, Master Kaze."
For him now, it didn't matter where he was; it was all the same.
The Anbu.
Kaze accompanied Kakashi through the formalities and led him to the lounge of his own team.
"From now on, you're a member of my squad. Your codename... will be Thunder Swamp."
Kakashi didn't say a word. He just nodded and let Kaze make the arrangements.
"Just the other day, a newlyweds joined the team. You two should get to know each other first so you can watch each other's backs later."
Saying that, Kaze called out to a room beside him.
"Veteran Shingyun, come here. There's a new recruit in our team!"
Soon.
Accompanied by steady footsteps, an Anbu member carrying a tantō on his back appeared.
Fixing his gaze on Kakashi, he greeted with a smile.
"You must be the new recruit. Hi, I'm Shingyun. I'll take good care of you from now on."
Kakashi was stunned.
Even though their hair color, appearance, and dressing styles were different.
The familiar mannerisms and gestures of the other person instantly brought tears to Kakashi's eyes.
"Master Kaze...?!"
With tears in his eyes, he turned to look at Kaze, his eyes filled with disbelief and joy.
Kakashi was at a loss for words. He was so excited that he nearly passed out!
Kaze first nodded with a smile, then shook his head and said.
"Although Shingyun looks a lot like your dad, he isn't your dad."
"He's a pillar of the Shimura clan, Shimura Yunza. Don't ever mistake him for your dad in the future."
Kakashi nodded vigorously like a pounding garlic, muttering to himself, "I understand, I understand..."
Tears rolled down his cheeks. Kakashi finally broke down in tears, releasing all the pent - up emotions in his heart.
"Veteran Shingyun, I... I'm so glad to meet you."
Shingyun stepped forward briskly and wrapped Kakashi in his arms, gently rubbing his head.
"I feel the same way, Kakashi."
Watching the two hugging each other, Kaze's lips curled into a faint smile.
With his current status, he was determined to change something. He wouldn't let the original tragedy happen again.
Perhaps, this was the meaning of his arrival in this world, as decreed by heaven.
"Moreover, there are one... no, two more powerful members in the Shimura clan! This is really awesome!"
All the heroes in the world will be gathered under the Shimura clan!
Kaze had a small ambition, which was to make all the powerful ninjas in the ninja world belong to the Shimura clan in the future.
In this way, no matter how the ninja world fought, wouldn't it still be decided by the Shimura clan?
At the Konoha Training Ground.
As soon as Team 7 gathered, Obito rushed to Minato's side and shouted loudly.
"Master Minato, Master Minato, I want to take part in this Chunin Assessment!"
Minato was so annoyed by the noise that his head was pounding. He took two steps back and asked helplessly.
"Obito, you just graduated not long ago. Why are you in such a hurry?"
"Well, Master Minato!" Obito waved his arms and said excitedly.
"There's a vacancy in my aniki and elder sister's team."
"As long as I become a Chunin, I can apply to join their team!"
Saying that, he bowed deeply to Minato.
"So, please let me take the Chunin Assessment, Master Minato!"
Minato had a headache. Obito really is a handful! He's so exhausting.
"Obito, if you go to another team, what about your two teammates? Are you going to abandon them?"
"Ah~"
Hearing this, the cute young girl with brown hair quickly walked up to Obito, blinking her big eyes and asking.
"Obito-kun, are you going to abandon us two?"
"This..."
Looking at the pitiful look of the girl, Obito was immediately swayed.
Just then.
A green-skinned kappa came over and imitated the girl, making faces and saying.
"Obito-kun, are you going to abandon us two?"
"Ugh!"
Obito's wavering heart was set again.
"Minato! Catch me quickly!"
At this time, a strange man suddenly appeared.
The three chattering kids were stunned.
How did this guy pop up? They couldn't figure it out at all!
"Kaze, why are you here?" Minato asked in surprise as well.
Both he and Kaze had each other's marks on them.
Once one of them was in danger, the other could instantly provide support through the pre - set mark.
"I just missed you, so I came to see you."
Saying so, Kaze's eyes were fixed on Minato's three students.
"Sure enough, it's Rin Nohara and Might Guy." He thought to himself.
"Whoa! You're the big brother I met that day!" Obito pointed at Kaze, his face showing a look of shock as if he'd seen a ghost.
Kaze glared at him, and Obito immediately shrank his head back, looking dejected.
Minato smiled. Kaze's arrival had greatly improved his mood.
He pointed at Kaze and said to the three young ones.
"Let me introduce him to you. This is my close friend, Kaze Shimura."
The next moment.
Might Guy, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, immediately stepped forward and said with anticipation on his face.
"Hello, Senior Kaze. As Master Minato's close friend, you must be really awesome, right?"
"Can you have a youthful duel with me later to give me some pointers on my training?"
If youth had a color, it would surely be green.
Looking at the energetic Might Guy,
Kaze felt as if he was seeing a green leek that had dug itself out of the ground and was about to jump into his field.
"Sure. If you're willing, you can come to me anytime to ask about training."
He'd always had the plan of forming an Eight Gates team.
Now that Might Guy had come to him on his own, he naturally wanted to find a way to keep this talented lad.
"Great! Thanks, Senior Kaze!"
Ding!
Guy flashed a big grin at Kaze, and his dazzling white teeth nearly blinded Kaze.
"Hello, Senior Kaze."
Rin Nohara and Obito quickly greeted him.
"Hello, hello."
Kaze replied with a smile, thinking about how to recruit these two as well.
No need to mention Obito's talent. Rin also showed some aptitude in Medical Ninjutsu and could be recruited as a support member.
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