The next day, Fenghuo got up early, leaving a Shadow Clone at home to experiment with Chidori while he headed to the Hokage Building.
On the way, he ran into quite a few Uchiha. Without exception, they either glared at him or sneered in disdain. Their attitude was terrible.
"Traitor!"
"You don't deserve to have the Sharingan!"
"Ungrateful wretch!"
The Uchiha elders' attitude had greatly influenced the clan members. By now, Fenghuo had been completely ostracized by the Uchiha.
Fenghuo sighed silently. What could he do?
Danzo had taken an interest in him, and his life could be in danger at any moment. In Konoha, the only person who could keep him safe and give him enough time to grow was Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The Uchiha were a prestigious clan, but the fates of Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi in the future made it clear: even so, they were no match for Danzo and Hiruzen Sarutobi.
When he arrived at the Hokage Building, Fenghuo instinctively glanced at the tree outside the Hokage's office. He found himself missing the days when he'd worked as a guard.
"Fenghuo, you're here."
Inside the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Fenghuo with a genial smile.
Hiruzen had noticed Fenghuo avoiding the Uchiha higher-ups these past few days. He thought the boy was making too much of a fuss, but one look at Fenghuo's expression told him he was actually quite pleased.
"You've come at just the right time. Even though you're already a Chunin, you still need a Jonin to guide you. I've arranged for Yuhi Shinku to do it. What do you think?"
Fenghuo's eyes lit up. "I think that's great!"
Yuhi Shinku's daughter—no, Yuhi Shinku's Genjutsu was exceptionally good. Fenghuo was sure he could learn a lot from him!
By now, Might Duy