Start From Naruto: Shino the Dominator

Feathers fell like snow from the sky, blanketing the spectator stands in an eerie silence. To the untrained eye, it was a picturesque scene, but Shino knew better. He knew the danger of this deadly genjutsu that could lull unsuspecting victims to sleep.

Luckily, he was immune, even more so than the original Shino.

Boom! As if on cue, an explosion rocked the Kage stands, shattering the peace and signaling the start of chaos.

Rumble! In the distance, the sound of crumbling walls echoed through the air as giant snakes burst through the walls of Konoha, leaving a gaping hole for invading ninjas to storm through!

The clash of ninjas abruptly began. With the ignition of the war, death followed swiftly, reaping lives within moments after the war broke out!

As these sacrificed ninjas fell to the ground, defending and fighting for their village, zergs discreetly burrowed out from the ground, claiming their martyred corpses and dragging them down into the abyss below.

However, no one noticed. The ground beneath their feet was the last thing on their minds, for they were too focused on the enemies ahead.

And if anyone did catch a glimpse, they would surely chalk it up to the enemies' tactics, never suspecting the true horror lurking beneath.

As the earth shook beneath their feet, the citizens of Konoha ran for their lives, their screams and cries echoing through the air.

Despite knowing the impending danger, the village had made a difficult decision to not evacuate all civilians, so as to avoid alerting the enemy of their preparations. This left many trapped in the crumbling buildings, forced to fight for their survival amidst the chaos and destruction.

Only the most vulnerable, such as the children and women, were safely evacuated, leaving the rest to face the consequences of war.

If there is anyone that deserves sympathy in this war, it was these innocent villagers. Helpless and unarmed, these innocent victims could only watch in terror as the war raged on, hoping and praying that they would not become the next casualties.

Some fought back, while many others could only watch helplessly as the collateral damage spread to them, perishing in the process if they were unlucky.

In a world where only the ninjas had the power to fight, the civilians were left defenseless and vulnerable to the merciless forces of war.

From the remaining villagers who watched in despair as their homes crumbled to the ground, to the unfortunate sleeping victims in the stadium who suffered from ninja attacks that strayed from its intended target, to the unprotected foreign merchants and visitors who were merely in the wrong place at the wrong time, to the hapless ninjas of smaller villages caught in the crossfire - death was rampant and indiscriminate.

The anime could only capture a fraction of the casualties, but for Shino who had transmigrated over into this world, it was a first-hand experience of the grim reality.

The horrors of war knew no boundaries in the world of ninjas.

"Hey, no wonder there are always kids who grow into villains desiring world peace. Unless they had value to be protected, the cruelty of this world to the weak is like a whip that drives them to be stronger, pushing them to their limits such that their personalities become more and more distorted," Shino inwardly commented as he watched the tragedy unfold on the streets around him,

For Shino, it was all inconsequential.

"Regardless of hero or villain, friend or foe, they would all serve the same purpose - all in the end will be my nourishment!"

An ominous aura diffused around Shino as zergs burrowed out from the ground in the collapsed structures around him. Within a minute, the battlefield was cleaned of its corpses, both ninjas and civilians alike!

In the depths of the underground, an intricate web of drones moved with precision towards a hidden lair, delivering their precious cargo as nourishment for the creeping, insatiable biosphere.

With each passing moment, the writhing mass seemed to come alive, pulsating with energy and vigor as it devoured all that came in its path. Tentacles extended from the seething creep, burrowing ever deeper into the earth to extract more sustenance for the growing behemoth.

Meanwhile, amidst the confines of the biosphere, was the controller of the clone, but with a complete overhaul in his appearance.

He was now a tall, lean man, his presence captivating the senses. His hair - Strands of chestnut brown, intricately woven with vibrant streaks of mysterious purple, bestowed upon him an aura of otherworldly allure.

The only resemblance to his original form was his resplendent garb of the Aburame lineage, with round visors perched upon his visage and a high-collar coat. But the coat, that only cascaded down to his knees, hinted to the bygone days when the boundaries of childhood were left behind.

Behold, this embodiment of manhood was none other than Shino himself!

Once a mere lad of tender thirteen summers, his fate had taken an unforeseen twist with the transformation from the zerg system and the evolution brought by his biomass points.

The boundaries of time and nature intertwined, orchestrating a metamorphosis beyond mortal comprehension.

As if touched by the hand of some arcane force, Shino's physical vessel had matured, transcending the ordinary bounds of growth. The flowering of manhood arrived prematurely, transforming him into a youthful man in his 20s.

And yet, a peculiar stasis now seized him, a mysterious pause in the relentless march of time.

It seems his body was now eternally suspended in a state of optimal equilibrium. According to Alina, this state would be maintained for an eternity, providing that his biomass suffices for daily consumption!

Alas, such a conspicuous visage would not escape the prying eyes of other ninjas, beckoning undue attention and undoubtedly peril.

To evade unnecessary scrutiny, he has resorted to his artful mastery of Transformation Jutsu, employing it almost full-time as a temporary veil for his appearance.

This shroud of secrecy let him hide his main body from most prying eyes, but Shino knew it was a dangerous walk on a tightrope.

A sudden growth spurt was intriguing, and many may pay no heed even when discovered. However, if his ageless appearance was revealed through long term exposure, the dissection table is his final destination.

It was simply another reason why his main body couldn't stay.

When his base neared completion, he had already established plans to retreat behind the scenes.

Now, at this climactic juncture, the perfect excuse was established, one both his parents nor jonin instructor could argue against: His safety was in jeopardy.

So, he can formally retreat behind the scenes.

And within the safe confines of his hidden sanctuary, Shino could finally unveil his true form. Freedom, at last.