ItoKun

When a Medical student awakens in an infant's body in the deadly Hidden Mist Village, he knows surviving will require more than just his memories of a past life. In a world where children are forced to kill each other and bloodline abilities mark their wielders for death, Ren must carefully balance hiding his true potential while gathering enough strength to change the village's dark future. As Kirigakure descends into an era of unprecedented brutality, this reincarnated soul will discover that the deadliest technique isn't found in forbidden scrolls - it's knowing exactly when to reveal your true power.

 Fair Warning:

This is a slow-burn story - no overpowered MC from the start
Power progression is realistic and earned through years of dedicated training
Contains graphic violence and death
Story builds gradually with careful character and plot development

What to Expect:

Detailed training arcs and power progression
Clever manipulation of future events using foreknowledge
Original story arcs and character development


[This novel is for readers who enjoy:
Smart protagonists who rely on wit over raw power
Realistic skill progression and strategic combat
Deep world-building and political intrigue
A fresh perspective on the Naruto universe]

Naruto: The Mist Within

The wind lashed through the forest, scattering the mist into fleeting wisps.

His breathing was controlled, his heartbeat fast but steady. Each step crushed the damp ground beneath him, leaving behind the echo of his movements.

That sinister presence I sensed wasn't those two boys. If anything, they seemed like small fry.

He had left their bodies behind, hidden among the leaves. There was no time to worry about them now.

Killing in cold blood is much harder than I thought. And besides, better to leave them alive as witnesses. This whole situation stinks.

That was what Ren told himself. Or maybe, he was just trying to justify the fact that he hadn't killed them.

The scent of blood grew stronger, and in that moment..

Ren clenched his teeth, pushing himself to run faster. Then, between the trees, he saw a familiar shadow.

Yukiko – The Frost of Determination

The mist suddenly scattered, as if the icy wind had decided to claim it.

Yukiko stood firm, her breath steady despite the intensity of the fight.

In front of her stood the man who had attacked Hiroshi and Aoi.

Now, without the cover of the mist, she could see him clearly.

A white and red mask concealed his face, making it impossible to read his emotions.

Not a simple student. Not one of their classmates.

And Yukiko had no intention of staying silent.

With a swift movement, her hands weaved together in precise and deadly hand signs.

The air around her vibrated, crystallizing into deadly ice spears that shot toward the enemy.

With terrifying speed, he drew two short blades, slashing through the air with surgical precision.

His swords shattered the ice spears before they could hit him.

She raised an ice wall at the last moment, but her opponent climbed it like a shadow, landing behind her.

Jun'ko – Laughter in the Storm

Jun'ko leaped backward, dodging a quick strike from the fake Ren.

The battle in the mist continued, but she kept her focus.

The training with Ren is paying off… this impostor isn't that great.

Her opponent moved too stiffly, as if trying to imitate Ren without truly matching his agility.

He kept provoking her, trying to make her slip up.

"Is this all you've got? I trained you better than this, Jun'ko."

She had watched Ren fight too many times not to recognize his movements. This impostor was just an imperfect copy.

The mist around them roiled violently, and the fake Ren snapped his head toward the direction of the attack.

Jun'ko felt the icy sting seep into her skin, the warmth of her blood soaking her clothes.

The pain made her grit her teeth, but her mind had already locked onto something else.

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Chapter 135: Blades in the Mist