Naruto: The Template System

Chapter 57: Return

Mount Myoboku.

The colourful clouds of the toad world drifted across the sky.

The large leaves of trees with toads everywhere on them presented a different kind of scenery.

At a waterfall, the clear water fell on the body of a person who had jet black hair with some strands of red hair in front.

He wore black pants with upper body bare as the water fell heavily on him but his strong body didn't waver.

The air around the person suddenly changed as threads of energy visible to the naked eyes poured into the young man's body and red shades begin to appear under his closed eyes.

"It's finally done"

Kozuki opened his eyes revealing dark toad-like pupils as he breathed a sigh of relief.

It's been 2 years since he has been in Mount Myoboku.

Due to his average talent, it took him a whole full year to learn Sage Mode but even then it took nearly half an hour to enter the sage mode.

The next year he trained to perfect and finally today he entered the Sage Mode in seconds.

"But it's worth spending so much time"

Kozuki felt the unparalleled power in his body and didn't regret wasting so much time here.

During these two years, Kozuki naturally hasn't been neglecting his template training since that was his main power.

Kozuki mediated in his heart and a property panel appeared.

Host: Kozuki Shiro

Age: 12

Template: Shanks (65%)

Abilities:

Observation Haki (Intermediate)

Haoshoku Haki. (Advanced)

Busoshoku Haki. (Intermediate)

Swordsmanship Stage 3

Sage Mode

Props:

Shusui

Pure Gold (the object which stops aging but protagonist won't use it till he grows up).

"It's getting stronger and stronger"

Kozuki nodded in satisfaction as he was happy that his strength has gotten a lot stronger then 2 years ago.

"It's been 2 years I should leave as well"

During his stay here, the war in ninja world didn't stop but intensified even more.

Just a little while ago, the Third Raikage died when he was besieged by 10,000 Stone Shinobi.

He knew about every situation of war as he got the news from Elder Fukasaku who had eyeliner toad's in Ninja World.

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"It's been 2 years' I think it's time to go back to Konoha"

Kozuki announced his departure to both Fukasaku and Shima who sat in front.

"Kozuki-chan are you leaving"

Shima was a bit sad since she has gotten used to his presence in these two years and even started calling him "Chan" expressing her care for him.

"Yeah, thank you for taking care of me over the course of past two years"

Kozuki was really grateful to these two as they helped him a lot in his practice of Sage Mode and guided him with extreme care.

Kozuki and toads of Mount Myoboku bid farewell to each other.

A toad who was near Konoha reverse summoned Kozuki.

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Konoha Streets.

"It hasn't changed a bit"

Kozuki quietly entered Konoha and now was walking on the streets looking around.

During these two years his height has increased quite a lot.

Maybe it was due to Pirate genes, even though he was only 12 he was nearly 1:78m high.

Wearing the dark-purple samurai robe with his chest visible and with the blue scabbard keeping Shusui hung at his waist to the right hip.

Even if he was famous in Konoha, after such a huge change hardly anyone recognized him.

Kozuki suddenly saw a shop with the sign board Ichiraku ramen on his way.

"Finally I can eat something good"

Kozuki nearly shed tears as during last two years he was tortured by the food of toads.

"Boss, a large bowl of seafood ramen and two portions pork roast"

"Okay, newcomer please wait a moment"

Boss Teuchi, was fast and in no time a bowl of steamed seafood ramen was placed in front of Kozuki.

"One more"

Kozuki quickly finished one and ordered one after another and soon finished bowls.

"Thank you boss it was really delicious"

After eating, Kozuki paid the bill and left the shop praising Teuchi who was dumbfounded by his appetite.

As Kozuki was in a good mood after a delicious meal, he sensed someone following him and soon an Anbu appeared wearing a cat mask appeared in front.

"Kozuki-sama, Lord Hokage is waiting for you"

The Anbu said respectfully conveying the order of Sarutobi.

Even if he did enter Konoha quietly, during war times the village is patrolled several times a day and even if his height increased his face was still recognizable.

Those in the duty recognized him and reported the situation to Sarutobi who immediately summoned him.

"Well, lead the way"

Kozuki actually wanted to go home and rest but never expected to be recognized so early so he decided to meet Sarutobi and see what does he want.