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Itachi woke up to the faint glow of dawn, the clock reading 5 a.m. Stretching, he sighed before heading to the shower. The cool water washed over him, clearing his mind as he mentally prepared for the day ahead. After dressing in his military uniform, he stepped outside. There, waiting for him, stood his commanding officer, Star. She greeted him with a smirk.
"So, you're up early," she remarked.
"Yes, ma'am," Itachi replied with calm precision.
Star's eyes glinted. "Are you ready to give it your all today?"
Itachi met her gaze and nodded. She grinned, pleased with his determination. "Good. Let's get to work. You've got a long day ahead of you."
"Yes, ma'am," Itachi responded, his voice steady. Star smirked again before gesturing toward the rest of the squad.
"Fall in line," she ordered. Itachi joined the female soldiers, all of whom were eyeing him curiously. Star pointed toward a stretch of land covered in thick mud and tangled wires. "Do you see that, Aegis?" she asked, using his hero name.
Itachi's gaze followed her finger, locking on to the obstacle course. He nodded.
"You have to bear crawl beneath those wires, but here's the catch—no knees or chest touching the ground. Understood?"
Again, Itachi nodded silently.
Star's smirk grew wider. "Alright. We'll start in groups of five. The rest of you, warm up."
The squad nodded and started their stretches. Soon, it was Itachi's turn, alongside four of the female soldiers. Star crossed her arms, studying him with a playful gleam in her eyes. "Ready?"
He nodded once more, focused.
One of the female soldiers chuckled. "Don't get distracted," she teased, her smirk matching Star's.
"If he does, he'll have to face the consequences," another added with a sly grin.
Itachi exhaled, unfazed by their remarks, and took his position. Star raised her voice. "Now!"
They launched into motion. Itachi bent low, his body steady as he bear-crawled through the mud beneath the wire, muscles tense but precise. Mud splattered against him, but he moved with the grace of a predator, avoiding contact with the ground. Star watched him closely, her smirk never leaving her face.
He was the first to emerge from the course, mud clinging to every inch of his body. Breathing deeply, he looked down at himself, now completely covered in grime. A sigh escaped him as he reached up to touch his hair, mildly concerned about the state of it.
"That was... fun," he thought, a small, amused smile playing on his lips despite himself. But his attention shifted when one of the female soldiers approached, nudging him playfully.
"Don't worry, your hair's fine," she said with a smile, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
Itachi glanced at her, a rare look of gratitude flickering in his eyes. "Thank you."
She laughed softly. "Do you have something for your hair?" she asked, still smiling.
Itachi nodded. "Yes."
She tilted her head, curiosity still lingering. "So, what do you use for your hair? It always looks so… perfect, even after training."
Itachi hesitated for a moment, unused to these types of casual conversations. "I use a natural oil blend," he replied quietly, his gaze drifting back to the rest of the squad.
Her smile widened. "Natural oils, huh? I might have to try that. Your hair seems to survive anything, even all this mud."
Before Itachi could respond, Star's sharp voice cut through the air. "Don't get distracted!" she barked, her tone firm.
Both Itachi and the female soldier straightened instantly, their previous ease replaced by formality.
"Apologies, ma'am," they said in unison, their voices tinged with embarrassment.
Star smirked, shaking her head slightly. "Save the hair talk for later. We've got work to do."
Star crossed her arms and grinned as she addressed the group. "Now, you'll be flipping tires," she announced, her smirk deepening. "And this time, everyone will participate."
The soldiers, both men and women, gathered into line as Star gestured toward a series of large tires. "Do you see these tires?" she asked, her voice carrying an edge of challenge.
"Yes, ma'am!" they responded in unison, standing at attention.
But then, Star pointed to a tire that was easily twice the size of any of them, one used in construction vehicles. Their eyes widened, a murmur of disbelief spreading through the ranks.
"This is the largest tire we've got," she said with a smirk. "It's not just for show. What you have to do is try to lift it."
The group exchanged uneasy glances, some soldiers voicing their doubts. "How can we do that? It's impossible…"
Star held up a hand to silence them, her smirk never fading. "Wait. Let me finish. First, you'll try without your quirks, then with them."
A few soldiers shifted uneasily. "But, ma'am, we don't have strength-based quirks."
Star's gaze sharpened. "I'm not going to punish you if you fail. Just try." Her eyes flickered toward Itachi. "I'm especially interested in one person."
Itachi met her gaze and understood immediately. She wanted to see his Susano'o. He glanced at the massive tire, thinking back to his previous life. If he were still in his old body, he could have lifted it without much effort. But now, in this world and lacking chakra, it would be difficult.
Star then ordered, "Men, try your luck."
One by one, the soldiers attempted to lift the tire. Most could barely budge it, sliding it a few inches at best. The female soldiers fared no better, their efforts just as futile. Eventually, it was Itachi's turn. The group's attention shifted to him, and whispers spread through the crowd.
"This kid can't possibly do it…"
"He's fast, but is he that strong?"
Star watched him closely, a smirk playing on her lips. Show me, Aegis… Show me your power.
Itachi sighed, stepping forward. He placed his hands on the tire, feeling the weight of it. This is massive, he thought. With a deep breath, he braced himself and pushed, causing the tire to slide slightly. The soldiers watching widened their eyes in shock.
"He moved it… without his quirk," one soldier murmured in disbelief.
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