Konoha.
Genitsu, who had been constantly sending out clones to various parts of the Land of Fire in search of suitable locations for secret bases,
received information relayed by a special clone.
"Is that so? So we really have to take this step after all... I'm about to take Root's ninja to the Land of Rain to meet Hanzo."
Genitsu could not help shaking his head.
Casually, he placed the sealing scroll in his hand back onto the shelf.
There was one advantage to becoming a high-ranking official's disciple: all kinds of advanced ninjutsu that ordinary ninja found difficult to obtain were available here in abundance.
And one could practically learn them at will.
Even if he wanted to learn forbidden techniques, or techniques sealed away in the Scroll of Seals, it would not be impossible if he went directly to Danzo.
Genitsu had been seizing every moment and every opportunity, frantically sweeping through all kinds of techniques and absorbing vast amounts of knowledge like a sponge.
The Shadow Clone Technique was perfectly suited for studying.
"Even if I don't master many techniques, I at least need to memorize them first..."
Genitsu raised his head, glanced at the rows of scrolls before him, then turned and walked out.
The Root ninja waiting outside silently dropped to one knee.
Genitsu walked out of Root's base expressionlessly. Facing the morning sun outside, he realized that he had spent another whole night studying.
As the overall situation on the eastern front gradually stabilized, more and more ninja began returning in batches, bringing more life back to the village.
Genitsu strolled down the streets. This was one of his few pleasures.
"Uncle Teuchi, one bowl of your newest ramen."
Genitsu entered a shop and placed one hundred ryo on the counter.
"Oh! Customer, this