Shiro Utsumi didn’t ask to be a part of the legend, but in the Hidden Leaf, the shadows always find a way to pull you in.

Reincarnated as the son of a fallen ANBU Jonin, Shiro has more than just memories of another world—he has a legacy of steel, a comfortable inheritance, and the training notes of a master. While his classmates are busy chasing the spotlight of the Hokage or drowning in the darkness of vengeance, Shiro has a much simpler goal: survival.

He isn't a hero. He isn't a babysitter for the "chosen ones." He is a shinobi who values efficiency over flashiness and a sharpened blade over a loud speech. With exceptional chakra control and an affinity for the elements, he moves through the Academy as a silent prodigy—approachable enough to be liked, but detached enough to stay out of the chaos.

However, even shiro has something worth fighting for. For Shiro, it’s the girl with lavender eyes he saved years ago in the snow. As the gears of the world begin to turn, Shiro must decide how much of the "story" he’s willing to let play out—and just how sharp his blade needs to be to protect the life he’s built.

In a world of monsters and gods, the most dangerous man is the one who knows exactly what's coming—and chooses to look out for his own.

(Note: Its my first time writing a book i hope to write something meaningful and i will be very glad if you tell me if i am doing something wrong and I'll try my best to correct it and improve myself and i also hope i have dedication to finish this fanfic.)

MC Statuts(just for MC power level there is no system in this fanfic)


Chakra Nature : Wind, Fire and Water(Yin or Yang nature not known as of now)


Characters