Illusion Drug

Kinoe looked at the complex flow pathways recorded on the scroll before him, a trace of confusion appearing in his eyes.

B had actually understood this thing in just one minute and then slapped his hands together to perform it?

His expression stiffened somewhat.

To be honest, Kinoe's talent for ninjutsu already surpassed that of ordinary children. At the very least, he could understand this scroll.

It would just take quite a while, at least four or five hours.

And understanding it did not mean he had learned the ninjutsu.

The most crucial part of learning ninjutsu was following the scroll's records to circulate the Chakra within one's body, and that required a great deal of the learner's time.

So, faced with Danzo's question, Kinoe honestly shook his head.

"I'm very sorry, Lord Danzo. I can't master this ninjutsu as quickly as B."

Danzo merely nodded at his words. Although he did not rebuke him, Kinoe still keenly detected a trace of disappointment in his gaze.

Of course. After witnessing a genius like B, someone like me really would be disappointing.

"B, although you've initially mastered these two ninjutsu, you're still somewhat unpracticed. You need to familiarize yourself with them properly. Once you do, I'll arrange sparring partners to improve your combat awareness."

Danzo habitually put Simu down in his words.

Then he glanced sideways at Kinoe and said, "You'd better not fall too far behind. Root needs sharp blades, not trash."

Kinoe lowered his head and respectfully replied, "Yes, Lord Danzo."

Only after Danzo left did he raise his head and force a polite smile at Simu. "Congratulations, B."

"Hm?"

Simu did not understand.

Kinoe explained, "With the talent you've displayed, you will surely gain Lord Danzo's trust and be put to important use soon. So, congratulations."

Simu glanced