Orochimaru was right.
Konoha never lacked for people.
Even if hundreds died in the shadows.
It was of no consequence to Danzo.
Danzo suddenly spoke: "Orochimaru, I hear you've been wanting to research bloodline limits lately?"
"Oh? Does Lord Danzo have any brilliant insights?" Orochimaru licked his lips with a tongue as scarlet as blood, asking unhurriedly.
"What about the Uchiha?" Danzo said nonchalantly.
"The Uchiha!?"
A brilliant light shot from Orochimaru's golden pupils!
During the Third Shinobi World War.
Orochimaru had witnessed the terrifying power of the Sharingan through Fugaku.
He had long wanted to conduct research on the Sharingan.
But bloodline limits were the foundation of a clan.
Every pair of Sharingan was worth a fortune.
Furthermore, the Uchiha clan was small in number and placed great importance on their kin.
If an Uchiha were to truly disappear from the village.
Fugaku would absolutely turn Konoha upside down.
Orochimaru's experiments were inherently illicit.
For the sake of safety.
He had refrained from researching the Sharingan.
Unexpectedly.
Danzo would actually propose it himself.
Of course, Orochimaru would not mind researching the Sharingan.
If discovered, he could simply leave Konoha!
He had only avoided it before to steer clear of trouble.
Orochimaru looked toward Danzo and said with a smile: "Then I shall trouble you, Lord Danzo!"
Danzo grunted, then turned and left, soon arriving at an open space, and spoke toward the darkness.
"Hei, Ding!"
"Lord Danzo, we are here!" Two Root ninja wearing animal masks leaped quickly from the darkness, their voices as cold as frost.
Danzo issued his order: "Capture Fugaku's child and bring him to Root, then deliver him to Orochimaru for research!"
Danzo's plan was simple.
It was to kill those closest to Fugaku, drive him to madness, and then force him to go to war with the village!
The Uchiha, possessing the Sharingan, were very strong.
But compared to Konoha, there was still a massive gap.
Don't be fooled by the fact that Hiruzen and Danzo were arguing over the Jinchuriki today.
If the Uchiha were to truly go to war with the village.
Hiruzen would absolutely join forces with Danzo in perfect understanding.
The two not only shared a bond from their youth.
But in the leadership of the village, Hiruzen operated in the light and Danzo in the dark, with great synergy!
"The evil Uchiha should have vanished long ago!"
Chapter 16: Ambushed
In less than a day.
Genya had familiarized himself with and mastered the selected ninjutsu and genjutsu.
Fugaku, who was teaching him from the side, was dumbfounded.
This ability to grasp ninjutsu was simply too strong!?
Moreover, Genya had awakened a single-tomoe Sharingan at only six years old.
His talent for cultivation was truly terrifying.
Even Itachi could not compare.
Fugaku surmised.
That Genya had awakened the Sharingan so early might be due to his parents sacrificing themselves on the battlefield, and he could not help but feel a measure of sympathy for him.
The reason Genya displayed his Sharingan before Fugaku was not only because the latter was trustworthy.
It was also because only by demonstrating talent.
Could he obtain importance and cultivation.
In front of Fugaku, being low-key was not appropriate!
Time spent in cultivation always passed quickly.
In the blink of an eye, over a month had passed.
During this period, Fugaku had been accompanying Genya in live combat.
This live combat was completely different from before.
Whether it was ninja tools or ninjutsu, everything could be used as if they were on a battlefield, with every exchange being an all-out effort.
Only in this way could one rapidly improve their strength!
Besides this.
Genya still methodically used chakra to upgrade his Sage Body.
The Sage Body was the foundation of his power!
"Let's take a break today." Taking advantage of the weekend, Genya grabbed his fishing gear and bait, preparing to go to the river to fish and improve his diet.
Ever since Genya displayed his astonishing talent, the clan's support for him had increased, and Fugaku even suggested he move in to live with them.
Genya refused the move on the grounds that he was used to living alone.
As for the living expenses, he accepted them with a smile.
Although he was a bit better off now, he still had to keep in mind the importance of being frugal.
Genya gathered his equipment and set off.
"Genya, going fishing?" Just as he stepped out, a familiar clansman greeted him.
"Yeah, fish is nutritious and delicious!" Genya replied with a smile.
The pike in the village river really tasted good, and with some seasoning, it was super fragrant!
As he walked down the street, his striking looks and cuteness drew even the female members of the Military Police Force over to affectionately pat his little head.
Some even pinched his little cheeks, taking advantage of him.
Genya blushed and dodged.
This caused the group of female Military Police members to laugh until they swayed.
Just wait until I grow up, then I'll bully you back! Genya muttered, his voice audible only to himself.
Overall.
The atmosphere among the clansmen was still very good!
"Genya, if you like eating fish, just tell Aunt Mikoto; there's no need to work so hard to go fishing." Mikoto, who had just come out of her house carrying a vegetable basket, turned around and saw Genya holding a long fishing rod and a small bucket.
"Aunt Mikoto, my fishing skills are amazing! If I catch a big fish, I'll share half with you for dinner." Genya gripped his fishing rod, his dark eyes bright and confident, signaling that he was very capable.
"Then I'll be waiting for your big, fat fish tonight!" Mikoto clenched her fist, signaling for Genya to do his best, also encouraging him.
"I will!" Genya nodded firmly.
Passing by the gate.
He saw Itachi sweeping the floor.
Itachi saw him too.
Ever since his defeat last time.
Itachi had appeared very calm.
Not only was he not jealous of Genya.
He even frequently exchanged ninjutsu and cultivation insights with him.
The two's friendship group was now incredibly stable.
Genya felt that there must be the reason of Fugaku's guidance behind the scenes.
"Genya, wait a moment." Itachi leaned his broom against the rockery in the courtyard and came before him, saying.
"I've been tired from training lately and want to relax. If you're going fishing, take me with you."
Genya glanced at him and said, "Fine, but don't you go affecting my performance!"
"Mm-hmm!" Itachi nodded earnestly.
An hour later.
The two arrived at a small river deep in the Konoha Forest.
The river was not wide.
The water was only one or two meters deep.
There are high-quality, delicious barracuda here.
Furthermore, the location is secluded and known to few, making it an excellent spot for fishing.
For over a year now.
Aside from mooching meals at Fugaku's house.
The only way to improve his diet.
Has been fishing.
Finding a prime spot, Genya scattered bait to prime the area.
Itachi did not speak either.
He sat on the grass, watching quietly.
Time slowly slipped away.
Genya remained very still, his focus locked onto the float.
Seeing that Genya was ignoring him, the aloof Itachi seemed to feel his pride bruised, so he sought out a topic.
"Genya, what is your take on the current relationship between the village and the Uchiha?"
"I look at it with my eyes, of course." Genya's gaze remained fixed on the float, and he spoke without turning his head.
The current Itachi was deeply conflicted.
He worshipped Sarutobi Hiruzen and believed in the Will of Fire.
Yet, all of this clashed with his clan.
He was very lost.
Sometimes, he was even afraid.
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