After hearing Shinji's words, Mizuki instantly bristled and snarled viciously, "What nonsense are you talking about?!"
"Heh."
Shinji did not refute him, merely chuckling softly.
Mizuki's expression grew darker and darker. The other man's utter certainty showed that he must have some evidence in hand.
Seeing that Mizuki made no further move, Shinji knew he had him in his grasp and sat down on the sofa.
After the initial panic passed, Mizuki came to his senses as well.
The other party was a member of the Akatsuki Organization. Even if he did not know Mizuki's secret, killing him would have been effortless. Since he had not done so, it meant he must want something.
And if he wanted something, there was room to negotiate!
Thus, Mizuki changed his tone. "What exactly do you want? I'm just an ordinary Ninja Academy teacher. Surely I'm beneath your notice, aren't I?"
Shinji said blandly, "Teachers have their uses too."
Just as I thought. This guy has his eyes on the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki! After thinking this, Mizuki forced out a smile. "What would you have me do?"
Shinji shook his head. "I wouldn't call them orders. I don't like coercing people. I came to discuss cooperation with you."
"Cooperation?!"
Mizuki was somewhat surprised.
"I can tell that you desperately desire a Kekkei Genkai." After a pause, Shinji continued, "If you are willing to serve our Akatsuki Organization, I can grant you a Kekkei Genkai."
"W-What?!" Mizuki's mouth fell open. "You're not joking with me, are you? Something like a Kekkei Genkai can be granted?"
Shinji curled his lip. "How ignorant."
Shinji's contemptuous yet impatient attitude made Mizuki more convinced than any explanation could have.
Moreover, based on his observations, Mizuki had already guessed that the person before him was likely "A" from the Akatsuki