Training!

( Events, Places, and Times can be changed )

( " " = Talking )

( ' ' = Thinking )

( ——— = New Pov )

( bNb = Before Naruto Born )

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32 bNb | Land of water )

It's been two years since Toshiro's mother died and the Kaguya clan fell.

Toshiro had become colder since then, having witnessed the real world for the first time. He moved in with his uncle, who wished to avoid a recurrence of the event. Fortunately, he heard Toshiro's shouting voice in time, or he might not have made it.

Toshiro had only honed his Ice Release for the past two years when he discovered he could make ice with his own hands. This was unusual because the majority of the clan's members could only control pre-existing ice. Normally, you'd have to alter the water nature first, then add the wind nature to get the ice release. Toshiro, on the contrary, had the ability to create ice instantaneously. However, it appears that those who use pre-existing ice have significantly more control than those like Toshiro.

It was 5 a.m. in the morning as Toshiro slowly woke from his slumber and changed into his training clothes, which consisted of a tight-fitting short-sleeved shirt, sports tan baggy training pants with a black belt weaved through the waist, and black slippers.

Toshiro snuck out and started heading towards the mountain.

It had been a year since the first great ninja war. The death of the second Mizukage caused pandemonium in the Hidden Mist Village, but luckily, the first Mizukage's right-hand man quickly took control of the situation and was elected as the third Mizukage.

As Toshiro continued climbing up the stairs to the mountain, he looked back and saw the little village. Even though the mist shrouded nearly everything, it was a stunning sight.

The settlement was divided into several sections, such as the Funato region and the Yuki Territory. Funato was among the earliest clans in the entire village. The Yuki clan and the Funato clan were just across from one another, yet they were never friends. They often fought, but just once did they reach an agreement to a peace deal, Luckily.

Another staircase, was to his left as he ascended the mountain, this one shorter in length.

Toshiro reached the summit of the mountain after a short while, and there was a sizable training area just in front of him. There was a large watery hole, as well as trees, and next to that wooden swords, and various other kinds of weapons.

Toshiro liked exercise at night since he could train as he wished while everyone else was asleep.

Toshiro moved to the large water-filled hole, closed his eyes, and searched for to sense the energy within himself. As he gradually gained control of the feeling, he tried to regulate it. eventually, He was in control of the chakra, which he carefully manipulated to his soles.

He placed his right foot on the water while keeping his eyes closed, and it didn't seem to sink. He slowly extended his left foot while emitting a stream of chakra to the bottom of his feet. He put his right foot forward once more, but this time, just as it was about to touch the water's surface, he sank into the pool of water. He needed to be entirely focused in order to be capable of walking on water, but he was distracted by a idea and therefore sank.

He could ultimately get mastery of his chakra and instinctively send chakra to his feet, but it appears that this is not the right time, yet.

He kept on trying and trying, repeatedly. He gradually but surely got the hang of it. Unfortunately, it was time for school, or rather, the academy.

Toshiro hurried from the practice area to his home.

He had another shower before putting on his clothes and heading to school.

He was dressed in a white hooded jacket over a dark blue shirt and black jeans.

He hastily fled his residence, which resembled a typical Japanese dwelling.

The aforementioned academy was located in the very center of the village.

When Toshiro entered his classroom, he immediately made his way to the far back seat, paying little attention to the students who were looking at him.

Another student arrived shortly after him. It was a tanned young lady with blonde hair and a odd lightning mark on her cheekbones.

She came up beside him and took a seat.

She was odd in many ways; she appeared to be from a small island near the land of water, and she was seemed to be from a peculiar family.

She never spoke unless she was asked something, and she never showed any emotion.

That particular type of person, a quiet girl who only spoke when necessary, was exactly what Toshiro preferred. But he never truly spoke to her since, like her, he only spoke when it was necessary.

He adhered the maxim, "Only speak when it's good; otherwise, keep your mouth shut."

As it was their final day at the academy, Toshiro didn't care about the girl. They had their graduating Genin exam the following day, anyways.

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