Naruto: I Use Chakra to Upgrade Bloodline Limit Chapter 26

A pair of eyes stared fixedly at Genya.

Naruto Uzumaki had always been trailed and protected by Anbu ninjas.

The Anbu squad leader on duty today was Kakashi.

Because of the sensitivity surrounding the Nine-Tails, Sarutobi Hiruzen had once warned the many members of the Anbu that, unless absolutely necessary, they should not let the villagers know that the Anbu were protecting Naruto.

After all, Naruto was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and the Nine-Tails had caused immense destruction to the village during the Nine-Tails Incident; protecting him might incite dissatisfaction among the villagers.

As long as Naruto did not die and did not undergo a Tailed Beast transformation, that was enough.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was still very protective of his own reputation.

That was why, even when Naruto was being besieged by the villagers just moments ago, Kakashi had not intervened, choosing instead to watch with cold eyes.

Kakashi gazed at Genya.

The Anbu represented law enforcement, authority, and cold-bloodedness.

Ordinary ninjas and villagers would feel an involuntary sense of tension and fear the moment they laid eyes on an Anbu operative.

Yet, Kakashi did not see a single trace of panic or confusion on Genya's face; instead, in those pitch-black eyes, there was a mocking, half-smiling glint.

Suppressing his inner irritation, Kakashi spoke, his tone laced with disgust and warning.

"Uchiha brat, stay away from that kid!"

"Are you concerned about Naruto Uzumaki?" Genya countered. With his hands behind his back, he said unhurriedly, "But why, when he was being bullied and humiliated just now, did you not appear to help him or say a single word on his behalf?"

"This leaves me quite confused—is this your way of protecting him?"

After the Fourth Hokage and his wife died, Naruto had lived a lonely life since childhood.

In the truest sense of the word.

Kakashi was Naruto's senior disciple.

Yet, during Naruto's early childhood, Kakashi, this senior, had never been by his side to watch him grow.

Even when Naruto was being called a demon fox to his face, he had never stepped forward to speak a word of justice for him.

All of Konoha knew Naruto was the demon fox.

But how many knew that Naruto was the orphan of the Fourth Hokage and his wife, who had died sealing the demon fox away?

The Konoha high command knew.

Kakashi knew.

But had they ever said a word of justice for Naruto?

They had not.

So, when Kakashi uttered those words earlier, Genya sneered with mockery, his words striking directly at the former's soul.

A look of cold indifference appeared on Kakashi's face as he said, "Ever since the Nine-Tails Incident, you Uchiha have yet to clear your names of suspicion."

"No matter how flowery your words may be, it won't change the fact that I despise you people."

"But since the Nine-Tails Incident, your Anbu hasn't found any evidence to prove that the Uchiha were the masterminds behind it, have you?"

"I would like to ask, what evidence is there to prove that the Uchiha have done anything heinous enough to make Captain Kakashi loathe us so much?" Genya retorted.

With his signature white hair, even though Kakashi wore a mask, many could deduce his identity, so it was no surprise that Genya knew who he was.

Kakashi was left speechless.

Whether in the Second or Third Great Ninja War, one could see the Uchiha disregarding their own lives, even sacrificing themselves, to protect the village.

The Uchiha were extreme, but they were filled with love for their clansmen and understood how to sacrifice for the village.

However.

As someone firmly rooted in the Hokage faction, Kakashi truly could not bring himself to feel any goodwill toward the Uchiha.

Kakashi's gaze gradually turned icy. "I don't care how eloquently you speak; I am warning you to stay away from Naruto Uzumaki, or I will not be so polite!"

"Captain Kakashi, how exactly do you intend to be impolite?" Genya maintained his smile, showing no fear at all.

Genya continued to press him: "Captain Kakashi, are you planning to use your status to bully an eight-year-old Uchiha?"

"In that case, who is the truly evil one here?"

Whether it was Jiraiya or Kakashi, both were practitioners and enforcers of the Will of Fire.

Genya admired them, but if they truly became his enemies, he would not mind slaughtering them.

Those who block my path shall die!

"Shut your mouth!"

Provoked repeatedly, Kakashi's shame turned into anger. His body vanished in an instant, and when he reappeared, he was already behind Genya.

He reached out a hand.

He was going to teach Genya a lesson.

Sensing the incoming attack, Genya manifested a kunai in his right hand and thrust it forward, aiming straight for Kakashi's eyes.

These kunai were high-quality ninja tools purchased from Nekomata Granny; unlike the dull ones used for practice at the Ninja Academy, these were sharpened and glinting with a chilling, lethal light.

If Kakashi continued his assault, he would be blinded.

Kakashi's pupils constricted sharply. Sensing the danger, he dug his heels into the ground and leaped backward, quickly putting some distance between them.

Although Kakashi held no affection for Genya, he had to admit that the counterattack had been highly effective, forcing him to abandon his offensive.

"You've got some tricks!" Kakashi's gaze turned icy. Realizing he had underestimated this Uchiha, he pushed off the ground, his body launching forward like a cannonball as he unleashed a storm of attacks upon Genya.

Because his opponent was so young, Kakashi refrained from using ninja tools or even ninjutsu, intending only to subdue Genya with taijutsu.

Kakashi's assault was like a raging gale.

Genya's eyes shone with focus. Although he had unlocked the Two-Tomoe Sharingan, he had no intention of using it.

For the past two years, Fugaku had been sparring with Genya daily, allowing his combat experience to grow and flourish.

Genya also wanted to test the true extent of Kakashi's strength.

As the two clashed, the fight was far from the one-sided crushing defeat one might expect.

On the contrary, Genya was handling it with ease.

The longer the fight dragged on.

The more impatient Kakashi became.

Being unable to take down an eight-year-old child for so long was a denial of his own strength, and it risked drawing the attention of passing villagers.

After putting some distance between them once more.

Kakashi's hands moved in a rapid blur of seals.

"Chidori!"

Surging lightning-natured chakra coiled around him, finally gathering in his right hand. The piercing sound of thunder erupted, as if a thousand birds were shrieking at the top of their lungs.

The S-rank ninjutsu Kakashi had created himself—Chidori.

Watching Kakashi prepare his ultimate killing move from a distance, Genya narrowed his eyes slightly and sighed.

"Captain Kakashi, are you really planning to use Chidori on me?"

"But I'm just an eight-year-old child."

Genya wore an expression of pure innocence.

That single sentence jolted Kakashi back to his senses, cold sweat breaking out across his forehead.

That's right.

Even if this child is an Uchiha, and his words just now stung my heart, he is still just an eight-year-old student.

If I could bring myself to strike him down like this, wouldn't I be a monster...

The lightning gradually dissipated.

"Captain Kakashi, if we're done fighting, I'll head back to rest now..."

Watching Genya walk away with a smile, Kakashi remained motionless, his mood at an all-time low.

Genya had reminded him of one thing.

Regarding Naruto, who was shunned by the village, he—as his senior—had never fulfilled his responsibilities.

He had failed the Fourth Hokage and his wife.

Kakashi's eyes began to cloud with confusion.

On the way back.

The more Genya thought about it, the angrier he became.

He had only stood up for Naruto and taken him to eat the ramen he had been craving—even if Naruto had paid for it, and even if the process of paying had been reluctant and dragged out, he had at least provided Naruto with some company.

And yet, he had been warned by Kakashi?

Where was the justice in that?

The more he thought about it, the more he felt he couldn't let it slide.

No.

This grudge had to be settled!

Kakashi, you just wait!

The next day.

Possessing the spirit of a hard worker, Genya rose early.

Over the past two years, the Uchiha real estate projects had developed rapidly.

As the project proposer, Genya was not shortchanged by Fugaku, who granted him a generous profit share amounting to several million ryo, enough for the current Genya to live a life free of financial worries.

As for Ichiraku Ramen, Genya could eat as much as he wanted; naturally, he wouldn't mind if some "sucker" brother offered to pay.

For instance, Sarutobi Taro.

Or perhaps little Naruto.

Genya pondered secretly.

The number of "sucker" brothers seemed a bit low.

Should he develop a few more?

For example, Fugaku, Itachi, or little Sasuke?

After all, little Sasuke and little Naruto were brothers bound by fate.

Since little Naruto had already been harvested, it wouldn't seem right for little Sasuke not to show some gesture, would it?

Spread the love equally!

After waking up.

Genya began to cook breakfast, cracking an egg into the frying pan.

This egg was one the villagers had used to pelt Naruto with yesterday; Genya had recovered it and, upholding the principle of not being wasteful, cooked it.

After finishing breakfast.

Genya strolled toward the clan's training grounds; only by training persistently every day could he make his physique grow stronger!

"Genya, have you had breakfast? Come try your uncle's flatbread!" Uchiha Teshio said with a hearty laugh as he looked up from his newspaper and spotted Genya passing by.

"Come quickly and have a taste, the flatbread is still hot!" added Uchiha Uruchi, the wife of Uchiha Teshio.