Inside the former Tyrant Blade Gang base—now the Navy headquarters—
Uchiha Daishi and a few others walked through the compound, admiring their outfits.
Each of them wore a white cloak—
With two bold characters on the back:
"Justice"
Yes.
Since they had taken the name "Navy"—
Uchiha Yuan had directly copied the uniform style as well.
"Captain, the Leader really designed this uniform well."
"It feels imposing just wearing it."
One of the Uchiha youths said with a grin.
Daishi nodded, his face full of admiration.
"As the Leader said…"
"Our Navy represents justice in the shinobi world."
Soon—
They arrived at the courtyard.
The once empty space was now filled—
With a large crowd of children.
Ages ranged from seven or eight—
To sixteen or seventeen.
The noisy crowd instantly fell silent when Daishi and the others appeared.
Dozens of eager gazes turned toward them.
These children were here because—
A few days ago—
The Navy had posted notices throughout Kawasaki Town:
Recruitment.
No strict requirements—
But priority was given to those aged 6 to 18.
That's why so many youths had gathered.
Daishi and his group stepped forward.
Their cold expressions and sharp gazes made many children shrink back.
But—
Seeing the imposing uniforms—
Many also showed looks of admiration and longing.
"This recruitment will accept only 100 people."
Daishi announced.
"The test is simple."
"Run five li out of the city—then return."
"The first 100 to make it back pass."
"Begin!"
The moment he finished—
The children rushed out in a frenzy.
Afterward—
Daishi turned his gaze to another corner of the courtyard.
Five rogue ninjas stood there.
"You want to join the Navy too?"
He walked over and asked.
From their positions—
They were clearly divided into three groups:
Three together → led by a scar-faced man with two swordsTwo brothers → similar appearance, same clothingOne lone youth → a wandering samurai holding a blade
The scar-faced man spoke first.
"That's right."
"I heard the Tyrant Blade Gang was wiped out by a bunch of kids."
"So I came to take a look."
He sized Daishi up—
Then smirked.
"You kids may have taken Kawasaki Town…"
"But the surrounding factions won't recognize you."
"I am Black Fang Kurozawa."
"I've got some reputation around here."
"If I join your Navy—"
"No one will dare invade."
Daishi looked at him coldly.
That scar—
Made his smile look even uglier.
"And what do you want in return?"
Kurozawa grinned wider.
"I think…"
"The position of Navy leader—"
"Should be mine."
Instantly—
Daishi's expression darkened.
"You?"
"Become our Leader?"
"What a delusional fool."
The Uchiha youths behind him also glared fiercely.
The atmosphere turned tense.
Meanwhile—
The other three quietly stepped back—
Watching.
Kurozawa's face grew cold.
"So…"
"My goodwill is rejected?"
Daishi sneered.
"Get lost."
"...Hmph."
Kurozawa's gaze turned vicious.
He swept his eyes over them—
Then turned and walked out.
After he left—
Daishi looked at the remaining three.
"Hope you're not idiots like him."
The older of the brothers stepped forward.
"I am Fūma Kenjirō."
"This is my younger brother, Fūma Kotarō."
"We sincerely wish to join the Navy."
"We've lived in Kawasaki Town for two years."
"You're different from the Tyrant Blade Gang."
"They oppressed the people."
"But you're building order."
"These past few days—"
"Pickpockets have decreased."
"Fights have become fewer."
"We want to contribute to that order."
Daishi's expression softened.
"Our goal is justice."
"The shinobi world has been chaotic for too long."
"We must rebuild peace."
"You're right."
The Fūma brothers nodded.
Nearby—
The lone samurai looked surprised.
He had assumed the Navy was just another rogue faction.
But—
It had ideals.
Kenjirō hesitated, then added:
"That man—Kurozawa…"
"He's actually a bandit leader from Mount Shirane."
"He once tried to seize Kawasaki Town."
"But lacks enough ninja under him."
"Most of his men are just ordinary bandits."
Kotarō continued:
"He's been watching the town for days."
"The Navy's numbers are still small."
"He'll definitely try to take the city again."
"Probably within the next two days."
Daishi smirked.
"If those fools dare come…"
"We'll show them what fear really is."
The Uchiha youths behind him all laughed dismissively.
After all—
They had:
Uchiha YuanAnd now…"Fire God" Ye Cang
Just Ye Cang alone—
Was enough to suppress half of the Land of Rivers.
Then—
Daishi looked at the last man.
The samurai spoke:
"Matsumoto Ken."
"I trained in the Land of Iron."
"I'm a samurai."
"I came here while traveling."
"I want to join… because I have nowhere else to go."
Daishi studied him for a moment.
"I'm Daishi."
"A Navy Major."
For secrecy—
They only used first names—
Hiding the Uchiha surname.
He continued seriously:
"Our commander here is—"
"Admiral: Fire God."
"And the supreme leader we serve is—"
"Marshal: Ming King."
Then—
He explained the ranking system:
Enlisted: Private → Corporal → SergeantOfficers: Ensign → Lieutenant → CaptainField Officers: Major → Lt. Colonel → ColonelGenerals: Rear Admiral → Vice Admiral → Admiral
A full 12-rank system.
The Fūma brothers exchanged glances with Matsumoto Ken.
All three showed complicated expressions.
This "Navy"—
Was far more structured than they expected.
Especially—
That title:
Admiral – Fire God
If Daishi was telling the truth—
That person must be incredibly powerful.
🐊 Final Thought
A small pond…
Hiding a massive predator.
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