"All right, that's enough for today."
"I've talked so much my mouth's gone dry."
"Oh, and don't tell anyone else what I told you today, including your parents."
As he spoke, Uchiha Gen looked toward Itachi Uchiha.
"Uh... why?" Shisui asked, somewhat puzzled.
"The clansmen who haven't awakened their eyes are one thing, but what those who have awakened them are like—don't you know that better than anyone, Shisui?"
"If they found out, wouldn't their tails shoot straight into the sky?"
"That would only stir up unnecessary trouble." Uchiha Gen rolled his eyes.
After pondering for a moment, Shisui said, "I overlooked the clan's temperament. We really can't tell them so casually."
"I won't tell Father or Mother either." Itachi puffed out his little cheeks and promised earnestly.
"Mm, good."
"Keep training. I need to go back and drink some water. I'll come over again later."
With that, Uchiha Gen rose from a branch as thick as a water bucket and prepared to leap away.
"Gen, wait."
"Is there something else, Shisui?"
Uchiha Gen turned back, looking puzzled.
"Um... could you lend me those historical materials?"
Shisui looked somewhat awkward. Then, seeing Gen's expression change, he hurriedly explained, "It's not that I don't believe you. I just want to experience the clan's magnificent past for myself."
Itachi's eyes immediately lit up, and he looked over with anticipation.
Seeing that, Uchiha Gen's heart skipped a beat. Fortunately, he had strong nerves and did not panic. He merely smiled faintly. "Shisui, it's not that I don't want to lend those materials to you."
"First, those materials belong to Teacher Orochimaru. I only borrowed them to read."
"Second, they aren't one book, but a great many books. They wouldn't fit in even a slightly smaller room."
"You know that the ninja world has