What a Malicious Little Brat!

Obito was incredibly grateful to Gen'ichi. For the first time in his life, he didn't think Gen'ichi was so arrogant.

"Obito, you need to look after your grandma. Don't let the elderly person just wander off..."

With his strong arm, Gen'ichi forcefully supported the elderly person, preventing them from falling.

His smiling face was full of sincerity.

He was indeed sincere in preventing the elderly person from succeeding.

Who knew when this old grandma in front of him had been swapped out, or whether this was White Zetsu or Madara himself.

Gen'ichi remembered that among the many Rinnegan jutsu, there was one called Body Replication Technique, which could use a living person as a sacrifice to create a replica carrying 30% of the original's Chakra.

In the original story, Itachi's body replica went to fight Kakashi and Chiyo's team, and Kisame's body replica went to fight Might Guy's team.

"If it's just White Zetsu, I could find a chance to strike, but if it's Madara Uchiha... even a decrepit Madara would still be on a different level in terms of strength..."

The thought in Gen'ichi's mind flickered and vanished.

The risk was simply too great, unless he went into Complete Godzilla Form without regard for the consequences.

However, since that old geezer Dance King had set his sights on Ichie, Gen'ichi wasn't going to just passively take a beating.

Madara was currently at the weakest point in his life.

At this moment, Ichie and Might Guy, among others, quickly caught up, looking confusedly at Gen'ichi, who seemed to be showing filial piety towards the grandmotherly figure.

"Alright then, Obito, as comrades in the village, we have a duty to help each other. Our three-person team will also come over regularly to help look after your grandma."

Gen'ichi glared at Obito with a look of reproach.

"Gen'ichi, you..." Obito was filled with gratitude. It was the first time anyone had shown such concern for his family.

"No need, that would be too much trouble for you good children. That was just an accident just now. I only need Obito to look after me..."

The old lady was speaking to refuse.

"No way, you have to listen to us on this. If we can't even protect an elder, what kind of ninja are we! Look here, Might Guy, you stay here and look after the elderly person until 5:30 PM. You can't leave for a single step!"

"If they get up, you carry them. If they need to go to the toilet, you watch them. If they eat, you feed them. If they sleep, you stay with them!"

Gen'ichi's face was solemn.

Uh, what?!

"I see! Is this the true meaning of youth? Sacrificing oneself to protect comrades! I understand! If this is Gen'ichi-san's will, I am willing to carry it out with all my might! Come, elderly person, pardon my intrusion!!"

Might Guy's eyes blazed with fighting spirit. He yelled and hoisted the old grandma onto his shoulder, incredibly excited.

I've gotten one step closer to Gen'ichi-san's spiritual level!

Obito was completely dumbfounded, moved beyond words: "Th-th-this, how can I possibly... I really..."

"Don't say anything more, Obito. We're comrades from the same village! Isn't it natural for comrades to help each other? If you say another word, I'll get angry!"

"I understand, Gen'ichi. From now on, if there's anything you need my help with, just say the word! I, Obito, stake the Uchiha Clan's name, I'll definitely help you with all my might!"

Gen'ichi solemnly patted Obito's shoulder, then dragged the bewildered Ichie away, leaving with a serious expression under the admiring gazes of the surrounding Uchiha Clan members.

"Who is that kid? He's really something. Even as an outsider, he's looking after our clan members like this..."

"Ichie's teammate, Gen'ichi? Ha, I get it now. He's that descendant of the Shiranui Family."

"Hmph, an outsider can do this much, this is a disgrace to our Uchiha Clan! Come on, I'll look after Obito's grandma too. Let's each take two hours a day, rotating 24/7 to look after them. They absolutely cannot die!"

Obito's Grandma/Madara: Veins popping

The next moment, the certain elder being carried on Might Guy's back was engulfed by countless enthusiastic clan members.

White Zetsu, observing from the shadows, was dumbfounded.

You gotta be kidding me?!

Walking out of the Uchiha Clan Compound.

"Was there some deeper meaning to what you just did? I can't figure it out at all."

Ichie was completely bewildered. She had thought she "saw through" part of Gen'ichi's will, but now she was utterly confused. She gazed at Gen'ichi's profile.

Gen'ichi-san, what kind of person are you? A great villain disguised as loyal, or truly consistent? Or perhaps a utilitarian who changes with the wind...

"Enough of that, Ichie. While Might Guy isn't around, there's something I need you to give me."

"Wh-what? So you intentionally sent Might Guy away?"

"Yeah, that guy being around would mess things up. Stop talking and just give it to me!"

"H-here?"

"No, here is fine. I need to personally test that thing out, so..."

"Okay..."

Ichie's heart pounded.

Could it be, could it be that Gen'ichi-san's even deeper layer of will is about to be revealed?

"So, quickly teach me the Shadow Clone Technique!"

"???"

"You know, I couldn't help it. This is a very practical B-rank Ninjutsu, and they don't teach this at the Ninja Academy."

Ichie's expression, which had been expectant and excited, instantly turned to embarrassment and annoyance.

"Gen'ichi-san, this is the hand seal and Chakra circulation pathway for the Shadow Clone Technique, and also..."

"What?"

"Suddenly, I feel like Gen'ichi-san is really awful... Don't forget the time Jonin Shibi set."

Ichie tossed her long hair and ran off with quick steps.

Gen'ichi watched Ichie's retreating figure, pondered for a moment, and immediately began working on the Shadow Clone Technique.

With a portion of White Zetsu's life tissue in hand, I can give it a try...

Gen'ichi thought to himself, making sure to hurry.

Time quickly reached 5:30 PM, leaving only half an hour until 6:00 PM, the time set by Aburame Shibi.

"Oh! Time's up, my task is complete, Grandma! Please rest well!"

Might Guy looked energetic.

The old grandma's face was haggard, and she said shakily, "Finally... Good child, hurry and go train. You've truly worked hard."

Finally, this excessively persistent fellow was leaving. As long as she could find a way to avoid these Uchiha Clan brats who kept showing up, wait until the dead of night, encourage Obito with words, and then pass away on the spot...

She figured Obito would be able to awaken his Sharingan then.

But at that moment, a voice arrived.

"Obito's Grandma, I'm here to take over!"

Gen'ichi walked in, his face solemn: "I spent most of the day barely managing to learn the Shadow Clone Technique. From now on, I will specifically send out clones to look after you around the clock!"

"...Don't you need to spend time training?"

"It's fine, I have a lot of Chakra. Besides, taking care of a comrade is the greatest form of spiritual training! You don't need to worry too much. I'm also trying to find some Medical Ninjutsu to learn and be ready to save you at any time."

"..."

What a malicious little brat!