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Chapter 210: Fire Shadow Inauguration Ceremony [47]
Chapter 210: Fire Shadow Inauguration Ceremony [47]
Ten days later.
Inside the brand new Fire Shadow Building.
This was a newly constructed Fire Shadow Building to commemorate the inauguration of the Fifth Fire Shadow. It stood tall with five stories, and the very bottom floor continued to serve as the mission department.
On the second floor was the financial department and human resources management of Konoha, currently headed by Nara Shikaku as the minister, overseeing both departments. He typically handled various matters before submitting them to Fengye for his signature.
The third floor.
This was Konoha's central control room, equipped with monitoring devices and screens placed strategically throughout the village. The ninjas in charge here were directly under the Fire Shadow, constantly observing the village's internal affairs. Should any incident occur, they would immediately notify the Konoha Guard Corps to take action.
On the fourth floor was the Fire Shadow's office, the most heavily guarded area. Two ninjas from the Uchiha clan and two from the Hyuga clan constantly monitored this floor, which also housed important items such as the Sealing Scroll.
Finally.
On the topmost fifth floor resided the Fifth Fire Shadow, Fengye.
Being a private domain, this floor was exempt from any surveillance. It was constructed using the finest soundproofing materials and enveloped in a layer of barriers, ensuring that even the Uchiha and Hyuga clans could not easily peer within.
In fact, the new Fire Shadow Building had more than just these five floors. There were also a sub-basement first level and a sub-basement second level, although they were currently unused, serving only as backup.
Furthermore.
The first floor was not connected to the sub-basement levels. The stairs leading down to these levels were discreetly located within an office on the fourth floor, a layout reminiscent of the former ANBU compound. Although Fengye had disbanded the ANBU, he chose to retain this particular design after careful consideration.
It's always useful to keep a few underground levels in reserve.
At this moment, on the fifth floor of the Fire Shadow Building, in a spacious room, Fengye sat before a full-length mirror, clad in the new Fire Shadow ceremonial robe, embroidered with the words 'Fifth Fire Shadow'.
Standing behind him was Nohara Lin, carefully tending to his silvery hair with utmost precision, while Yuhi Kurenai sat beside him, putting the final touches on his makeup.
"That should be enough."
"It's just the Fire Shadow inauguration ceremony, not a wedding."
Fengye sighed, his expression resigned. "We're almost out of time."
"But we can't rush this," Lin protested with a smile, tying the Konoha forehead protector around Fengye's head and making a few final adjustments before stepping back. "There, all done."
Kurenai also set down her tools.
Fengye stood up and turned before the full-length mirror, examining his reflection. A hint of satisfaction crossed his features.
As Fengye stood there, cloaked in the Fire Shadow ceremonial robe, both Kurenai and Lin found themselves transfixed, their gazes locked on his captivating figure. The allure he exuded in that moment was boundless.
Having reached the physical age of twenty, his skin, once slightly tanned from the rigorous training in lightning-style jutsu, had regained its fair complexion, a testament to his attainment of the Sage Mode. Each strand of his silvery hair seemed to pulsate with vitality, and when coupled with the symbolic Fire Shadow robe, Fengye's presence became akin to a magnet, holding Kurenai and Lin's attention captive.
Just then, a discordant voice interrupted their trance.
"Hey, it's about to start. Are you guys done yet?"
"What nonsense are you spouting, Kakashi!"
"Shut up, Kakashi! We're done!"
In unison, the two retorted to Kakashi outside the door.
Fengye sighed.
It seemed like it was time to clean up the mess of inappropriate books in Kakashi's room. What on earth was this kid thinking about all day?!
He opened the door and stepped out, glancing at Kakashi as he said, "After the ceremony, I'll have Shikaku go through your room to check for any prohibited books. If he finds any, they'll be dealt with according to the regulations for minors."
"???!"
Kakashi's mouth hung open, but he quickly caught on and was about to dash back to his room.
Before he could move, however, Fengye's hand rested on his shoulder, saying, "Didn't you just say the ceremony is about to start? Let's go."
Kakashi: "..."
Having tried to no avail, Kakashi found himself unable to break free from Fengye's grip, and his dreams crumbled as he turned into a salted fish.
Following behind Fengye, the now-salted-fish-mode Kakashi accompanied Fengye as they left the Fire Shadow Building and made their way to the inauguration ceremony square that had been prepared within Konoha.
"Ah, Fengye-sama has arrived, right on time."
Nara Shikaku approached from behind.
Fengye nodded to Shikaku before stepping out from the back and, under the gaze of almost all the ninjas of Konoha gathered in the square, walked step by step onto the stage.
"Look!"
"Fengye-sama is here!"
"From now on, call him Fire Shadow-sama, you idiot."
"This is... the dream of youth!"
Kakashi's classmates, including Inuzuka Kiba and Maito Gai, gazed at Fengye as he strode onto the stage, cloaked in the Fire Shadow's ceremonial robe, and their eyes reflected a mix of emotions.
Compared to them, the older ninjas or those who had less interaction with Fengye looked at him with awe.
They revered his strength and admired his achievements.
Even though Fengye was said to be only fifteen this year, there was no doubt that in an era where many ninjas had to go to the battlefield at a young age, a lot of ninjas were already capable and independent at the age of fifteen. Youth was not an issue, and Fengye's youth, coupled with the formidable power he had displayed before, only inspired more trust!
Such a young and powerful Fire Shadow!
Of course, most of the ninjas who revered Fengye maintained a respectful silence. The ones who were truly stirred up were the girls who were either his classmates or around his age.
"Fire Shadow-sama!"
"Fire Shadow-sama!!!"
Various voices filled the air, causing the entire place to buzz with excitement.
Even Kurenai Yuhi and Nohara Lin, who were very familiar with Fengye and interacted with him daily, couldn't resist the allure of his figure draped in the Fire Shadow's ceremonial robe, let alone the others.
This moment was reminiscent of Fengye's time at the Ninja Academy, except that the scale had expanded from a single class to the entire Konoha.
Fengye suddenly realized.
Perhaps being too handsome wasn't a good thing.
At the very least, the fervent gazes from below, which seemed ready to strip him bare and devour him, made him feel that his life from now on might be filled with countless troubles.
Nevertheless, having taken one step at a time to reach this day, from this moment on, he was the Fire Shadow of Konoha, and becoming the Fire Shadow was just the beginning for him!
(End of Chapter)
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