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A pair of eyes stared fixedly at Genya.

Kakashi

Naruto had always been secretly followed and protected by Anbu ninja.

The Anbu squad captain on duty today was Kakashi.

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

After all, Naruto was the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki. The Nine-Tails had caused tremendous destruction to the village during that incident, and protecting him might provoke the villagers' dissatisfaction.

They only needed to ensure that Naruto did not die or transform into a Tailed Beast.

Sarutobi Hiruzen still cared greatly about his reputation.

So even when Naruto had been surrounded and attacked by villagers just now, Kakashi had not intervened. He had merely watched coldly.

Kakashi stared at Genya.

Anbu represented law enforcement, authority, and coldness.

Ordinary ninja and villagers would instinctively feel nervous and afraid at first sight of Anbu.

Yet Kakashi did not see the slightest trace of panic on Genya's face. Instead, a mocking, almost amused look gleamed in his dark eyes.

Kakashi suppressed his displeasure and spoke in a tone laced with disgust and warning.

"Uchiha brat, stay away from that child!"

"Are you concerned about Naruto Uzumaki?" Genya asked. With his hands behind his back, he said unhurriedly, "Then why didn't you show up to help him or say a word for him when he was being bullied and humiliated just now?"

"That leaves me very confused. Is this what you call protecting him?"

After the Fourth Hokage and his wife died, Naruto had lived alone since childhood.

Strictly speaking.

Kakashi was Naruto's senior brother.

Yet while Naruto was growing up, Kakashi, his senior brother, had never been by his side.

Even when Naruto was constantly cursed as a demon fox, Kakashi had never stepped forward to speak a single word of justice for him.

Everyone in 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 fighting to seal the demon fox?

Konoha's higher-ups knew.

Kakashi knew.

But had they ever spoken a single fair word for Naruto?

They had not.

So when Kakashi said those words, Genya sneered mockingly, his words striking straight at Kakashi's soul.

A cold expression appeared on Kakashi's face. "To this day, the Uchiha have still not cleared themselves of suspicion in the Nine-Tails Incident."

"No matter how eloquently you speak, it won't change my disgust for you."

"But to this day, your Anbu haven't found any evidence proving that the Uchiha were behind the Nine-Tails Incident, have they?"

"I would like to ask what evidence proves that the Uchiha committed some unforgivable evil that makes Captain Kakashi despise us so much?" Genya countered.

With his signature white hair, even though Kakashi wore a mask, many people could infer his identity. It was not strange that Genya knew.

Kakashi was left speechless.

Whether in the Second Great Ninja War or the Third Great Ninja War, the Uchiha had fought for the village without regard for themselves, even sacrificing their own lives.

The Uchiha were extreme, but they were full of love for their clan and understood how to devote themselves to the village.

However.

Kakashi, who belonged to the Hokage faction, simply could not bring himself to like the Uchiha.

Kakashi's gaze gradually turned cold. "I don't care how eloquently you speak. I'm warning you, stay away from Naruto Uzumaki, or I won't be polite!"

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

Genya continued to press him. "Captain Kakashi, do you intend to use your strength to bully an eight-year-old Uchiha?"

"So who exactly is evil here?"

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

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

Those who stood in his way would die!

"Shut up!"

After being provoked time and again, Kakashi flew into a rage from embarrassment. His body vanished in an instant, and when he reappeared, he was already behind Genya.

One hand shot out.

He was about to teach Genya a lesson.

Sensing the attack, Genya produced a Kunai in his right hand and stabbed toward Kakashi's eye.

These Kunai were high-quality ninja tools purchased from Nekomata Granny. Unlike the Kunai used in Ninja Academy practical training, they had all been sharpened, gleaming with a cold, sinister light.

If he continued his attack, Kakashi's eyes would be pierced blind.

Kakashi's pupils suddenly contracted. After sensing danger, he pushed off the ground and leaped away, opening some distance between them.

Although Kakashi had no favorable impression of Genya, he had to admit that Genya's counterattack had been highly effective, forcing him to abandon the attack.

"You've got some skill!" Kakashi's eyes turned cold as he realized he had underestimated the Uchiha before him. He kicked off the ground, his body shooting forward like a cannonball, followed by a storm of attacks that engulfed Genya.

Because Genya was young, Kakashi did not use ninja tools or even Ninjutsu. He merely wanted to subdue him with taijutsu.

Kakashi's attacks came like a violent storm.

Genya's eyes shone brightly as he focused intently. Though he had activated his Two-Tomoe Sharingan, he did not intend to use it.

For the past two years, Fugaku had sparred with Genya every day, continuously improving and enriching his combat experience.

Genya also wanted to see just how strong Kakashi was.

During their exchange, Kakashi did not achieve a one-sided crushing advantage.

Instead, Genya handled everything with ease.

The longer they fought.

The more agitated Kakashi became.

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

After opening some distance once more.

Kakashi rapidly formed hand seals.

"Chidori!"

Surging lightning-nature chakra swirled around him before gathering in his right hand. The piercing rumble of thunder sounded like a thousand birds crying out at the top of their lungs.

Kakashi's self-created, famous S-rank Ninjutsu—Chidori.

Watching Kakashi use his strongest killing move from afar, Genya narrowed his eyes slightly and sighed.

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

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

Genya wore an innocent expression.

That single sentence completely jolted Kakashi awake, cold sweat continually beading on his forehead.

That was right.

"Even if the child before me is an Uchiha, and even if his words just now deeply hurt me, he is still only an eight-year-old student."

"If I can truly bring myself to strike him like this, wouldn't that make me a demon..."

The lightning gradually dissipated.

"Captain Kakashi, if you're not fighting, then I'll head back and rest first..."

Genya left with a smile, while Kakashi remained motionless. His mood had sunk to its lowest point.

Genya had reminded him of one thing.

As Naruto's senior brother, he had never fulfilled even a fraction of his responsibility toward the boy the village despised.

He had failed the Fourth Hokage and his wife.

Kakashi's eyes gradually grew lost.

On the way back.

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

He had merely stood up for Naruto and taken him to eat the ramen he loved and had been longing for. Although Naruto had paid, and had been reluctant and dragged his feet while doing so, Genya had at least given him companionship.

Yet Kakashi had actually warned him?

Where was the justice in that?

The more he endured, the angrier he became. The more he stepped back, the more cheated he felt.

No.

He had to settle this score!

Kakashi, just you wait!

Icha Icha Paradise (Part 1)

The next day.

Genya, who possessed the spirit of a working man, got up early.

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

As the project's proposer, Genya had not been treated poorly by Fugaku. Fugaku had given him generous profit dividends totaling several million ryo, enough for Genya to live without worrying about food or clothing.

As for Ichiraku Ramen, Genya could eat as much as he wanted. Of course, he did not mind having some "sucker" brother pick up the bill.

For example, Sarutobi Taro.

Or little Naruto.

Genya thought to himself.

The number of "sucker" brothers seemed a little too small.

Should he recruit 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 once, wouldn't it be inappropriate if little Sasuke did not show his support?

Share the blessings equally!

After getting up.

Genya began making breakfast, cracking an egg into a frying pan.

This egg had been used by villagers to throw at Naruto yesterday. Genya had picked it up and cooked it, adhering to the principle that waste was unacceptable.

After breakfast.

Genya strolled toward the clan training grounds. Only persistent daily training could make his physique stronger!

"Genya, have you eaten breakfast? Come taste Uncle's flatbread!" Uchiha Teshio said with a hearty laugh as he read the newspaper and noticed Genya passing by.

"Come on, have a taste. The flatbread is still hot!" Uchiha Uruchi, Uchiha Teshio's wife, said.