A Truly Vicious Little Brat!

Obito was immensely grateful to Genitsu. For the first time in his life, he felt that Genitsu was not quite so smug.

"Obito, you need to keep a close eye on your grandmother. Don't let her wander off wherever she pleases..."

With his strong arms, Genitsu forcibly supported the old woman, refusing to let her fall.

His smiling face was filled with utter sincerity.

He truly meant well—he had no intention of letting the old woman get what she wanted.

Who knew when the old granny before them had been switched out? And who knew whether this one was White Zetsu or Madara himself?

Genitsu remembered that among the Rinnegan's many ocular techniques was one called the Elephant Transformation Technique, which could alter living humans as sacrifices and let them bear thirty percent of the original body's Chakra.

In the original story, Itachi's Elephant Transformation body had fought Kakashi and Chiyo's team, while Kisame's Elephant Transformation body had fought Might Guy's team.

If it's only White Zetsu, I can find an opportunity to make a move. But if it's Madara Uchiha... even an aged, decrepit Madara is still...

The thought flashed through Genitsu's mind and vanished.

The risk was simply too great unless he disregarded the consequences and fully transformed into Godzilla.

Still, since that undead dance king had set his sights on Kazue, Genitsu had no intention of passively taking the blows.

Madara was currently at the weakest point of his life.

At that moment, Kazue, Might Guy, and the others hurried over as well, staring in confusion at Genitsu, who looked like such a filial grandson caring for his loving grandmother.

"How about this, Obito? As fellow villagers, we have a duty to help one another. Our three-man team can come over regularly and help look after your grandmother."

Genitsu glared reproachfully at Obito.

"Genitsu, you..." Obito was overflowing with gratitude. This was the first time anyone had cared so much about his family.

"There's no need. It would be too much trouble for such good children as yourselves. What happened just now was only an accident. As long as Obito takes care of me..."

The old granny was about to refuse.

"No, this has to be our decision. If we can't even protect an elderly person, what kind of ninja are we? Watch closely, Might Guy. You'll stay here and care for her until five-thirty this evening. You are not to leave her side for even a single step!"

"When she gets up, you carry her. When she goes to the bathroom, you watch her. When she eats, you feed her. When she sleeps, you stay with her!"

Genitsu wore a solemn expression.

Uh, what?

"Understood! Is this the true meaning of youth? Devoting oneself to protect one's comrades—I understand now! Since it is Genitsu-san's will, I am willing to carry it out with my life! Come, Granny, excuse me!!"

Fighting spirit blazed in Might Guy's eyes. Howling with enthusiasm, he hoisted the old granny onto his back, so excited he could barely contain himself.

He had taken another step closer to Genitsu-san's spiritual realm!

Obito was dumbfounded, so moved that he was nearly incoherent. "Th-this... how could I possibly accept this? I really..."

"Say no more, Obito. We're comrades from the same village. Isn't it only natural for comrades to help each other? If you keep talking, I'm going to get angry!"

"I understand, Genitsu. If you ever need my help with anything, just say the word! I, Obito, swear on the Uchiha name that I'll help you with everything I have!"

With a grave expression, Genitsu patted Obito on the shoulder. Then he dragged the bewildered Kazue away, leaving with a serious face amid the appreciative gazes of the surrounding Uchiha clansmen.

"Who was that kid? He's really incredible. An outsider, yet he cares so much for one of our clansmen..."

"Kazue's teammate, Genitsu? Ha, I know who he is. He's the descendant of the Shiranui Clan."

"Hmph, an outsider can go this far. This is a disgrace to the Uchiha Clan! Come on, I'll look after Obito's grandmother too. Each of us will spare two hours a day and take turns watching over her around the clock. We absolutely cannot let her die!"

Obito's grandmother/Madara: "°益°"

The next moment, a certain great person being carried on Might Guy's back was drowned in a sea of enthusiastic clansmen.

White Zetsu, watching from the shadows, was completely stupefied.

This actually worked?!

After leaving the Uchiha compound.

"Was there some deeper meaning behind what you did just now? I can't make sense of it at all."

Kazue was thoroughly confused. She had thought she had seen through part of Genitsu's intentions, but now she was completely lost as she gazed at his profile.

Genitsu-san, what kind of person are you? A great villain who seems loyal? Someone whose outward appearance matches his heart? Or an opportunist who goes wherever the wind blows...

"Don't say anything, Kazue. While that guy Might Guy isn't around, there's something you need to give me."

"W-what? So you deliberately sent Might Guy away?"

"Yeah. With him around, things would get messed up. Stop talking and give it to me!"

"H-here?"

"No, this place is fine. I need to personally test that thing, so..."

"Mm..."

Kazue's heart pounded wildly.

Could it be... could it be that an even deeper layer of Genitsu-san's intentions is about to be revealed?

"So hurry up and teach me the Shadow Clone Technique!"

"???"

"You know, I have no choice. This is an extremely useful B-rank ninjutsu, and the Ninja Academy doesn't teach it."

Kazue's expression instantly shifted from anticipation and excitement to embarrassment and anger.

"Genitsu-san, these are the hand seals and Chakra circulation pathways for the Shadow Clone Technique, and also..."

"What?"

"I suddenly feel that Genitsu-san is truly awful... Don't forget the time assigned by Jonin Shibi."

Kazue tossed her long hair and stomped away.

Genitsu watched her retreating figure, pondered for a moment, then immediately began working on the Shadow Clone Technique.

"With part of White Zetsu's living tissue in hand, I can give it a try..."

Genitsu thought as he raced against time.

Soon, it was five-thirty. Only half an hour remained until the six o'clock time set by Aburame Shibi.

"Whoa! Time's up, my mission is complete! Granny, get some good rest!"

Might Guy was full of passion.

The old granny looked haggard as she trembled and said, "Finally... Good child, hurry and go train. You've worked so hard."

At last, this excessively persistent fellow was leaving. As long as she could find a way to avoid those Uchiha brats constantly coming to her door, then use words to encourage Obito in the dead of night before dying on the spot...

Obito would surely awaken the Sharingan.

But at that moment, a voice came from outside.

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

Genitsu walked in with a solemn face. "I spent most of the day barely learning the Shadow Clone Technique. From now on, I'll specifically send clones to care for you around the clock!"

"...Don't you need time to train?"

"It's fine. I have quite a lot of Chakra, and caring for a comrade is the greatest form of spiritual training! Please don't worry too much. I'm also trying to find some medical ninjutsu to learn, so I can be ready to save you at any time."

"..."

What a truly vicious little brat!