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Kuro Hizuki, a skilled rogue from the Hidden Mist, finds an unexpected home in Konoha, vouched for by Shikamaru. Initially struggling with his past, he learns the value of teamwork and humility during challenging missions with Shikamaru and Neji. However, his newfound peace is violently shattered when Pain and the formidable Akatsuki unleash a devastating, village-destroying attack on Konoha. Left severely injured amidst the ruins, Kuro is consumed by a fierce desire for revenge, embarking on a dramatic quest to protect his new bonds and avenge his lost home. Comparable works include Naruto