"Damn it!"
The look of panic on Obito's face turned into annoyance and anger.
The wooden sword just now was only tens of centimeters away from him; the wind generated by the swing of the wooden sword even made Obito's cheek sting slightly.
If it had hit him, it would definitely have hurt a lot!
"Kaede! You hateful guy, taking advantage of me again!"
Obito stared at Shimura Kaede's back with dissatisfaction. This guy was fine in every other way, except that strange things occasionally popped out of his mouth.
Whenever he saw him, he would ask if he was willing to become his son.
Things like taking him aboard the ship heading for the New Century.
"You are strong. My name is Kakashi Hatake. What is yours?"
Kakashi stood with his sword drawn, his eyes full of vigilance, yet when he spoke his name, there was an unmistakable hint of pride.
That look.
Anyone who didn't know might think an Uchiha had arrived.
"Kakashi Hatake?"
Shimura Kaede pretended not to recognize Kakashi, crossing his arms over his chest and speaking calmly.
"What relation is Sakumo Hatake-sama to you?"
"You know my father?"
Kakashi looked at Shimura Kaede with some confusion, a trace of pride visible deep in his eyes.
Clearly, he was very proud to be the son of Sakumo Hatake.
That reserved look.
Made Shimura Kaede want to burst out laughing.
Kakashi was not yet the later "Mr. Stalemate," but this reserved demeanor already showed some style.
"Hmph!"
Shimura Kaede gave a cold snort.
"Who doesn't know Konohas White Fang? He is the Village's great hero, a true hero who protects the Village and his comrades!"
After Shimura Kaede finished speaking, he looked at Kakashi with a hint of disdain and regretfully shook his head.
"I originally thought that the son of White Fang-sama would also be influenced by him and become someone who protects the Village and his comrades. I never expected you to be this kind of person."
"Truly... pathetic!"
"You!"
A vein popped out on Kakashi's forehead.
Although this guy praising his father made him happy, the fact that this guy looked down on him so much made Kakashi very unhappy.
Especially the undisguised disdain in Shimura Kaede's eyes!
"What do you mean by that!"
Kakashi asked indignantly, clearly provoked by Shimura Kaede's words.
"What do I mean?"
Shimura Kaede sneered.
"Your Kenjutsu was taught by White Fang-sama, right?"
"So what?"
Seeing that Kakashi still didn't understand, Shimura Kaede slowly began to explain.
"Throw away the blade in your hand. You are not worthy of using White Fang-sama's Kenjutsu!"
Shimura Kaede looked intently at Kakashi and spoke clearly, word by word.
"White Fang-sama's blade never cuts down a comrade from the Village!
His blade is swung only to protect the Village and his comrades!"
"If you don't even understand the meaning of swinging a blade, how are you worthy of using White Fang-sama's Kenjutsu?!"
Behind a nearby tree.
A hint of surprise flashed in Sakumo Hatake's eyes; he was clearly stunned by Shimura Kaede's words.
"This child..."
Sakumo Hatake found it hard to believe.
That gloomy Danzo could actually have such a bright and gentle child.
He hadn't even said such things to Kakashi himself.
Could Shimura Kaede, a three-year-old child, truly comprehend this on his own?
When Sakumo Hatake looked at Shimura Kaede again, his eyes were full of tenderness and approval.
In his eyes, although this child's Kenjutsu was less than one ten-thousandth of his own, his resolve was no less than his.
"A blade held in hand must not be swung at a comrade, eh?"
In the Hokage's Office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the Crystal Ball on his desk.
Although Shimura Kaede's cheeks were incredibly tender, his entire being seemed to be burning with flames, like the rising sun, making it difficult to look directly at him!
"This child has perfectly inherited the Will of Fire!"
"Danzo... your child is truly exceptional..."
On the training ground.
Kakashi stared dumbfounded at Shimura Kaede, his hand gripping the wooden sword turning white, veins bulging on his arm.
"You bastard..."
Shimura Kaede's words just now made Kakashi feel utterly ashamed.
That's right.
His father would never swing his blade at a comrade.
But Kakashi was just a child right now.
Although he knew he was wrong just now, and that he shouldn't have struck Obito even with a wooden sword, he didn't want to back down.
"Stop trying to win with words. I challenge you!"
Kakashi stood with his sword drawn, his gaze firmly fixed on Shimura Kaede's calm figure, a sharp aura beginning to take shape around him.
"Alright!"
Shimura Kaede nodded, his tone relaxed.
"In that case, let me show you the gap between us!"
Shimura Kaede's expression was calm at the moment, but inwardly, he was practically dying of laughter.
[Sect's Attention: Your talent has attracted the attention of the Sect Master and the Sword Peak Elder. Please gain the recognition of the Sect Master and the Sword Peak Elder to become a Direct Disciple of Sword Peak!]
Just as Kakashi was hitting Obito, Shimura Kaede suddenly received a system mission.
This was the first mission since the Hundred Families Feast, and Shimura Kaede naturally didn't want to miss this opportunity; he was still thrilled about the previous reward.
"Sect Master and Sword Peak Elder?"
Looking at the system's abstract prompt, Shimura Kaede couldn't help but feel speechless.
Sure enough.
His system definitely showed up in the wrong setting.
"The Sect Master must be the Third Hokage, right? Then who is the Sword Peak Elder?"
"Sakumo Hatake?"
Shimura Kaede utilized his super intelligence and quickly guessed the targets of the mission.
After a brief thought, he made a decision.
It must be that his talent had caught Hiruzen Sarutobi's attention, and he wanted Sakumo Hatake to teach him.
As for what role his own father played in this, Shimura Kaede didn't know.
He was too lazy to think about it.
Anyway, his old man wouldn't harm him, or else he would have been taken to Root long ago.
And so, the previous scene unfolded.
Shimura Kaede knew clearly that the Will of Fire and comrades were definitely the best way to gain the recognition of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Sakumo Hatake.
"Kaede, be careful!"
Hearing the voice, Shimura Kaede turned around and gave Rin, who looked worried, a gentle smile.
"The outcome is decided!"
Hearing Shimura Kaede's words, Kakashi couldn't help but get angry.
"Arrogant brat!"
"Tch."
Shimura Kaede curled his lip, "You're a three-year-old kid, constantly calling others 'brat.' Who are you talking to?"
Obito, who had volunteered to be the referee, immediately stood between the two.
"Kaede, teach this arrogant guy a good lesson!"
"Annoying!"
Kakashi glanced impatiently at Obito, then made the Seal of Confrontation towards Shimura Kaede.
Shimura Kaede also held one hand upright in front of him, calmly looking at Kakashi.
The battle between the two.
Was being watched entirely by Hiruzen Sarutobi and Sakumo Hatake.
Sakumo Hatake was not planning to stop them. Judging from the situation earlier, Kakashi was probably no match for Shimura Kaede.
"It's good to give Kakashi a lesson, let him know that there are always greater mountains and stronger people out there!"
Although Sakumo Hatake cared deeply for Kakashi, he didn't know how to interact with him.
It was easy for him to teach Kakashi swordsmanship, but asking him to provide psychological counseling was difficult.
Sakumo Hatake felt a headache whenever he thought of the expectant look in Kakashi's eyes every time he practiced Kenjutsu, hoping for praise.
"It's precisely because of me that Kakashi has become like this!"
Sakumo Hatake felt that his guidance of Kakashi contained major mistakes.
It was good for Kakashi to encounter a worthy opponent now; at least he wouldn't be so withdrawn.
"A true genius?"
"Will Kakashi win?"
Sakumo Hatake looked at Shimura Kaede's calm figure, a smile playing on his lips.
"Was that wind just now a Bloodline Limit? The Shimura Clan's Bloodline Limit?"
"But why haven't I heard that Danzo Shimura's family possesses a Bloodline Limit?"
Kakashi couldn't see Shimura Kaede's movement just now, but Sakumo Hatake naturally could.
When Kakashi swung his blade, an invisible wind blocked Obito, which prevented Kakashi's wooden sword from striking him.
"The battle begins!"
Obito's raised hand instantly dropped.