24 HDS-Ch-24 New Born.

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Kiyomi and Michikatsu were walking back home when Michikatsu noticed that Kiyomi appeared lost and sad.

"Mother, you seem to be sad. Is there something bothering you?" asked Michikatsu.

"Why do they all speak so hatefully about you? Appearance isn't everything when it comes to a person," said Kiyomi.

"Haha, Mother, you're worrying for no reason. Let them talk all they want; don't let their words affect you. I don't even care about their existence, let alone their opinions about me. You should always smile; you don't look good when you're sad," replied Michikatsu.

Kiyomi smiled at Michikatsu and continued walking towards the house. No matter what Michikatsu said, as his mother, Kiyomi felt sad when someone referred to her son as a demon.

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The next day in the residents of Sunagakure, ninjas from Konoha were present.

"I am sorry I lost to a child," said Rasa, bowing before Ebizo in shame.

"Although he is a child, he is powerful. Even I wasn't able to harm him, not to mention it seems he has a special body because my poison didn't work on him. And you don't have to apologize to me, answer to Kazekage," said Ebizo.

"As you are able to move, we should leave today. This much shame is enough for us, Sunagakure," continued Ebizo.

Rasa nodded, and at noon, he left with a team from Sunagakure.

After two days, Sakumo also received news of his son's victory. He felt pride, but when he heard about Ebizo's actions, he became angry. His anger was evident in his actions on Sunagakure's borders. He killed any Sunagakure ninja who trespassed the boundaries of the Fire Country without giving them a chance to explain. Sakumo's actions were known by both Konoha and Sunagakure, and both sides could guess what had made Sakumo so angry.

To avoid further escalating the conflict, Sakumo had to be transferred from the border. He was relocated to the borders of the Rain Country, and his place was taken by Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade.

When the Kazekage learned about Michikatsu, he was angry at Rasa for losing. However, he also recognized the strength displayed by Michikatsu. So he immediately put a bounty of five million on Michikatsu. But Sunagakure was not the only village that wanted Michikatsu dead; other major villages also got news of Michikatsu's strength and posted bounties on him. This caused Michikatsu's bounty to reach a whopping 20 million.

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(POV of someone if they watched Sakumo's house courtyard)

One Michikatsu (Shadow Clone) activated the 'Shadow Imitation Technique,' and another Michikatsu (Shadow Clone) became ensnared in its hold. The first Shadow Clone moved, and the second Shadow Clone followed suit.

The third Michikatsu (Shadow Clone) manipulated sand around his body precisely as he desired, demonstrating his mastery of the 'Kekkei Genkai: Magnet Release Sand Control.'

The fourth Michikatsu swung his sword repeatedly, attempting to achieve something but failing repeatedly.

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(Michikatsu's POV)

Michikatsu held his sword and attempted to use the 'Moon Breathing' technique, aiming to infuse wind release chakra into the crescent moon blades, but he failed.

"Sigh! Why can't I combine chakra with my 'Blood Demon Art'? It's very challenging to merge chakra with the 'Blood Demon Art,'" he lamented.

Michikatsu dispelled all the Shadow Clones and took a sip of water from a bottle.

"I need to be patient to master chakra infusion in 'Blood Demon Art'. And after mastering the techniques used by different contestants during the graduation ceremony, I'll have a more versatile way of fighting."

"Starting tomorrow, I'll be attending the Ninja Academy. Although it's unnecessary for me to go to the Ninja Academy, I must at least complete my time there of six months before I'm allowed to take the graduation exam."

Afterward, he resumed his training.

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The next day at the Ninja Academy, Michikatsu arrived alone. Kiyomi wanted to accompany him, but Michikatsu stopped her, pointing out that she was pregnant and needed proper rest. Of course, there was a maid in the house to assist her.

When everyone saw Michikatsu, they began whispering among themselves. However, no one dared to voice their thoughts aloud in his presence. They were aware of the consequences that befell a man who had spoken ill of his mother, as Michikatsu had previously severed the tongue of someone who had insulted her. No one present here was willing to take that risk.

Michikatsu's days at the academy began, and on the first day, he attended in person. However, for the remaining days, he sent his Shadow Clone to the academy while continuing his training at home and taking care of Kiyomi.

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After six months, in the Konoha hospital, outside a room, Sakumo was pacing back and forth with a worried expression, while Michikatsu sat with intense concentration.

Inside the room, Kiyomi was on the verge of giving birth, and Sarutobi Biwa was handling the delivery.

Michikatsu remained vigilant because it was Hokage himself who had approached Sakumo, stating that Biwa would assist in Kiyomi's delivery, and Sakumo had agreed. However, Michikatsu didn't fully trust them, so he sat using his ability 'Transparent World' to ensure he wouldn't miss any suspicious actions from Biwa.

Finally, after half an hour, the sound of a crying newborn baby filled the air.

Sakumo's face lit up with joy. After a few minutes, Biwa emerged from the ward.

"Lady Biwa, how is Kiyomi, and how is our child?" asked Sakumo eagerly.

"They are both fine and healthy, and congratulations on becoming a father to another son," Biwa replied with a smile.

Sakumo's smile broadened, and he asked, "Can we go inside?"

Biwa nodded, "Yes."

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