Different from Yamato.
Danzō decided to send Haku and Kimimaro, these two "sons," to the Ninja Academy to study.
In his plan, Yamato was the shackle used to control the Nine Tails after Takeshi became Hokage.
But Haku and Kimimaro were to be Takeshi's right and left hand.
As for Kakashi, that kid was smart enough — perfect for an assistant.
And Obito... he would be the bridge between Takeshi, the village, and the Uchiha.
Although this year's entrance exams had already ended, when the Academy received the application forms sent by Danzō, they immediately added Haku and Kimimaro to the list of admitted students.
The next day, a Ninja Academy teacher personally visited Takeshi, bringing the good news and notifying him to attend the entrance ceremony.
It was customary for family members to attend the Academy's entrance ceremony. That said, when Takeshi himself had entered, Danzō had merely sent a subordinate to accompany him.
This would be Takeshi's first time attending as a parent.
...
"Ninja Academy?"
Haku, who had been working on a puzzle, put down his pen and blinked his bright eyes at Takeshi.
"Yes, the Ninja Academy."
Takeshi, rummaging through the closet for suitable clothes, replied in a muffled voice.
Wearing a jōnin vest would be too formal for this occasion. Even Uchiha parents didn't wear clan-emblazoned attire that day.
"How about this?"
He tried on a black sweatshirt he had bought three years ago. As expected, it still fit perfectly.
"Looks nice."
Haku smiled as he gave his verdict, then picked up his pen and returned to the puzzle.
...
Soon, the day of enrollment arrived.
They woke up at the usual time. After enjoying the breakfast Haku had prepared, Takeshi elegantly dabbed his mouth with a napkin and moved to the center of the living room.
"Do we still have enough time?"
Glancing at the clock on the wall, Kimimaro looked puzzled.
"Don't worry. Everything's ready. Now it's just time to watch me perform."
Takeshi gestured for the two to come closer. The very next second, the scenery shifted, and they found themselves standing right at the school gates.
To ensure sufficient sleep, Takeshi had sent Yamato ahead with a Flying Thunder God kunai to wait at the school.
"Yaaawn... Next time, go ask Shisui instead, okay?"
Takeshi might have been well-rested, but Yamato clearly wasn't.
Recently, he had been both expanding their home's space and studying architecture, terrified of accidentally collapsing the Shimura residence.
"Oh? Fine then, I won't ask you next time."
Takeshi nodded in agreement.
Just as Yamato wondered why this brat-king was so unusually agreeable today, Takeshi's next words made him slap a hand over his mouth in shock.
"In that case, I'll go ask Itachi and Kabuto instead... maybe even mention how you've been dating that girlfriend of yours—"
"What nonsense are you spouting?!"
Dragging Takeshi into a shadowy corner where no one could see them, Yamato released his hand and began grumbling.
"Ugh, did you even wash your hands?"
Takeshi wiped his mouth with his sleeve, glaring at him.
"How am I spouting nonsense? You've been holed up at Orochimaru's research division these past days, flirting with some girl named Yukimi, haven't you?"
...
Iburi Yukimi
The Iburi clan was a group of ninja living in the Land of Fire with the ability to turn their bodies into smoke. However, their power was unstable — once dispersed by wind, they would die.
Thus, they had long lived hidden inside windless caves.
Hiruko had taken interest in their ability. The Iburi, in turn, wanted to live openly in the Land of Fire. Both sides reached an agreement. With Sakumo's approval, the clan was safely relocated to Konoha by the research division.
...
"Yukimi and I are just friends!"
Yamato, uncharacteristically blushing, hadn't expected even this secret to be known. But heaven and earth could testify — aside from chatting at the research division, they'd done nothing else.
"Mm-hmm. 'Friends.' A female friend you tell everything to. Tsk, tsk. Didn't expect this of you, Yamato — using such irresponsible answers to dodge responsibility."
Takeshi shook his head, exasperated.
"How did I raise you into such a cowardly ninja who won't own up?"
"Aren't ninjas supposed to be cowardly? No — I mean, really, nothing's going on between me and Yukimi!"
Yamato was flustered. The ninja world was full of lies and deceit — so why did Takeshi make it sound like a crime?
"Anyway, relax. I'll tell Itachi and Kabuto about this. From now on, I won't bother you for favors again."
"No, wait, Takeshi, I was wrong! Please, still call on me for things like this in the future!"
Yamato dropped to his knees, clinging desperately to Takeshi's leg.
He could already imagine Kabuto's mocking grin if the news spread. That must not happen!
"Not too forced?" Takeshi tried tugging his leg away, but Yamato clung tighter.
"Not forced! Not at all forced!"
...
"Fine then, let's talk about you and Yukimi—"
But before the interrogation could continue, Sarutobi Hiruzen's arrival broke it up.
Yamato slipped away in relief.
Takeshi took his place among the other parents.
Surrounded by unfamiliar faces, he had no urge to talk. He simply waited for Sarutobi Hiruzen's speech.
"Congratulations on your admission. From now on, pursue the Way of the Ninja diligently, and make Konoha flourish..."
The lengthy speech, as always, concluded with the "Will of Fire."
After Hiruzen left, parents came forward to take their children's hands and greet the teachers.
"I never imagined I'd be honored with teaching Danzō-sama's two children. Please rest assured, Takeshi-jōnin, I, Funano Daikoku, will not fail this mission."
...
Funano Daikoku
"Then I'll trouble you, Funano-sensei."
Looking at the polite teacher before him, Takeshi glanced around and asked a question.
"May I ask where Ito Makoto-sensei has gone? Ever since I graduated, I haven't had the chance to visit him."
At the mention of Ito Makoto, Funano Daikoku's expression shifted noticeably.
With a sigh, he lowered his voice and whispered near Takeshi's ear:
"They say... because of relationship problems, he quarreled with his girlfriend. He left behind only a note that read, 'I'm going on a journey,' then disappeared with her."
Cold sweat broke across Takeshi's forehead.
A journey... did they take their bodies with them, or not?
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