Naruto: I Use Chakra to Upgrade Bloodline Limit Chapter 27

"Thank you, Uncle Teshio, thank you, Aunt Kome, but I've already had breakfast!" Genya declined with a smile.

The real estate project had earned the Uchiha a great deal of money, and as the clansmen's standard of living continued to rise, there were far more smiles on their faces than before.

He soon arrived at the training grounds.

There were already clansmen there practicing.

Genya followed his usual routine: running, then push-ups, followed by lifting iron blocks, and he was soon drenched in sweat.

Using chakra to upgrade the Sage Body could strengthen one's physique, but only through moderate exercise could one precisely master muscle strength and chakra, thereby fully unleashing the body's potential.

Two hours later.

The training session ended.

After returning home to take a shower, Genya headed out once again.

There was something he needed to do!

Not long after stepping out, Genya ran into Itachi and Sasuke.

Itachi, a year older, had already graduated from the Ninja Academy and become a genin, wearing the Konoha forehead protector. Aside from being slightly shorter and having a different look, he hadn't changed much.

On the contrary, little three-year-old Sasuke had grown quite a bit.

"Big Brother Genya!" Seeing Genya, little Sasuke charged over and threw himself onto him.

Genya was one of the people Sasuke was closest to, aside from Itachi and Fugaku's family. Although Genya used to pinch Sasuke's cheeks often, the latter had clearly forgotten about that.

"Genya." Itachi walked over and greeted him with a smile.

Under Genya's repeated brainwashing, combined with the previous attack by Root ninjas, Itachi often engaged in self-reflection. He had gained a clear understanding of the Will of Fire touted by Konoha's higher-ups, viewing it as a hypocritical and impractical notion.

At this moment, Itachi had already formed his own worldview: first protect his family and clansmen, then expand that circle, and only then could he better protect the ninja world.

Genya nodded and greeted Itachi in return.

"Brother Genya, where are you going?" Sasuke asked like a curious baby, shaking Genya's arm.

"I'm going to buy some books to read!" Genya replied with a smile, rubbing Sasuke's slightly chubby cheek.

"We'll go too!" Itachi replied upon hearing this.

Itachi knew that when Genya was at the Ninja Academy, he loved running to the library like a madman.

Sometimes Itachi wondered if Genya's ability to propose novel ideas like the Real Estate Installment System and the Young Eagle Policy was related to his frequent reading.

Itachi also hoped to follow in Genya's footsteps to broaden his horizons and enrich his mind.

"Are you sure?" Genya looked at the two with a strange expression; after all, this "book" was not that kind of book.

"Sure!" Itachi and Sasuke replied in unison. They also wanted to read books to gain knowledge!

"Alright then." Genya shook his head.

You asked for this.

Don't blame me!

The three of them walked out of the clan grounds.

They soon arrived in front of a bookstore in the village, decorated primarily in dark green.

The bookstore was named Shueido!

There were two bookshelves placed out front displaying books.

"Boss, the latest volume of Icha Icha Paradise is in, right?" Genya asked the shopkeeper, who was a middle-aged man, tall and thin, with dark circles under his eyes and a listless appearance.

"Heh heh, it just arrived this morning!" After the boss came out and discovered that the customers were Genya and two other "brats," his expression changed, and he said impatiently, "Go on, go on, you're still too young. Icha Icha Paradise isn't suitable for your age; I'm not selling it to you."

"Boss, I have money," Genya replied.

The boss scoffed and said, "No matter how much money you offer, I won't sell it to you. I have my own moral bottom line; I will absolutely not sell out my personal dignity!"

Genya slowly pulled a thick stack of bills from his person and looked at the boss with a beaming smile.

"Boss, are you selling Icha Icha Paradise or not?"

The boss froze for a moment, then a startling light erupted in his eyes. He grabbed Genya by the shoulders and shouted, "Selling!"

Genya sighed and said, "Won't this trample on your moral bottom line and insult your personal dignity?"

"Not at all! I feel like I've known you since the moment we met, little friend. You are a kindred spirit; how could I not sell to you!"

Genya continued.

"That's good, Boss. Pack up all the latest volumes of Icha Icha Paradise and send them to this address!"

Genya left the address of his residence within the clan.

Kakashi had been a bit too arrogant yesterday.

Then Genya would buy up every single copy of Icha Icha Paradise he loved.

Furthermore, Genya commissioned his clansmen to clear out the stock of Icha Icha Paradise in all the surrounding villages!

Every time a new volume came out, he would buy it.

Wasn't Kakashi inseparable from Icha Icha Paradise?

Then he would buy them all out!

Leaving him with nothing to read!

Anyway, the current Genya was simply "rich" beyond reason!

"Right away!" The shopkeeper's eyes erupted with a blinding light; the youth before him was truly a tycoon!

Itachi was confused as to why Genya would do such a thing, but he didn't ask, instead opening a copy of Icha Icha Paradise to read carefully.

"Hmm???" The more Itachi read, the more he felt something was off.

The book contained some rather strange and peculiar content.

Young Itachi had never been exposed to such things, and his face instantly flushed bright red.

"Brother, why is your face so red?" Seeing the change in Itachi, Sasuke asked curiously.

"It's nothing..." Itachi looked toward Genya, only to find the latter staring at his own nose, pretending to see nothing at all.

You were the ones who insisted on following.

What does that have to do with me!?

"Itachi-kun, I didn't expect you to like reading too. What book are you planning to buy? Let me see!" Uchiha Izumi, carrying a yellow bag, happened to pass by and walked over with a smile when she saw the three of them.

She walked up behind Itachi and looked down at the book in his hands; the illustrated content instantly made Uchiha Izumi's face flush with embarrassment.

"Itachi-kun, so you're that kind of person. I misjudged you!" Uchiha Izumi fled the scene, her face burning red.

"Izumi, listen to my explanation!" Itachi chased after her.

Genya and Sasuke looked at each other in dismay, and even the former had to sigh that Uchiha Izumi's timing was truly a bit coincidental...

Sasuke tugged on Genya's clothes and said adorably, "Brother Genya, I want to read books to gain knowledge too!"

Genya gave his little head a direct knock.

He refused decisively.

"No."

If Fugaku found out he let Sasuke read Icha Icha Paradise, he would definitely give him a beating; better not invite trouble.

"Fine, don't let me read then, hmph!" Sasuke pouted in annoyance.

A strange smile suddenly appeared on Genya's face as he said to Sasuke, "Don't be angry, Sasuke. Do you want to go eat Ichiraku Ramen?"

"I do!" Sasuke's mouth opened slightly, his eyes filled with anticipation, and he couldn't help but lick his lips.

"Then let's go!" Genya said with a smile...

Chapter 29: Icha Icha Paradise (Part 2)

Ever since he was lectured by Genya, Kakashi's mood had taken a turn for the worse.

It wasn't because he resented Genya.

It was because Kakashi realized that over these years, he had truly failed to fulfill his responsibility to look after his little junior, Uzumaki Naruto.

At this moment, a trace of guilt stirred in Kakashi's heart.

Today was a day off.

The sun was bright.

Kakashi took off his mask, shed his standard Anbu uniform, put on casual clothes, and pushed open his door to head out.

The brilliant sunlight shone on his face, allowing Kakashi, who had walked in the shadows for so long, to feel a different kind of warmth.

Over these years.

First, Hatake Sakumo had abandoned a mission to save his teammates, leading to him being slandered by the villagers and ultimately choosing to end his own life.

Then, Obito had been "killed" by an Iwagakure Ninja's Earth Style to save Kakashi.

Next, Rin Nohara had voluntarily died by Kakashi's hand to prevent the Three-Tails from rampaging in Konoha.

Finally, the Fourth Hokage and his wife had also died tragically under the claws of the Nine-Tails.

In the span of ten years.

All of Kakashi's closest loved ones had passed away.

This had dealt him a heavy blow.

From a proud and arrogant young man, he had gradually become an Anbu ninja devoid of any emotion.

Every day, aside from routine missions, he would just lie in his apartment staring blankly, his only interest being to read Icha Icha Paradise.

These painful experiences had brought Kakashi's spirit to the brink of collapse, leading him to completely neglect Naruto's growth.

Following the familiar path.

Kakashi walked toward Naruto's apartment, climbed the stairs, and arrived in front of the latter's door.

Kakashi did not knock; peering through the window, he observed that young Naruto was not inside.

After a moment of thought, Kakashi vaulted through the window and entered Naruto's room.

On the tabletop.

It was cluttered with various empty instant noodle cups.

There were even cockroaches crawling beneath the table.

The living conditions were abysmal.

"Eating instant noodles all the time won't do; you need vegetables for a balanced diet. What a troublesome kid," Kakashi shook his head and let out a faint sigh.

When Naruto was bullied and humiliated yesterday, Kakashi had considered intervening, but since Naruto currently bore the identity of the "Demon Fox," he dared not defy the Hokage's rules and could only stand by and watch.

After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen was Kakashi's direct superior, and the latter had to follow orders.

Kakashi walked over to the dining table, stared at a carton of milk, and said speechlessly, "The milk is expired."

"This kid is really careless; he's bound to get a stomachache."

Shaking his head, Kakashi departed.

Kakashi felt that perhaps he should report to the Hokage and suggest that Naruto could no longer be treated this way!

After all, Naruto was the child of the Fourth Hokage and his wife...

"Off to Shueido!" The latest volume of Icha Icha Paradise was being released over these two days, and the plot between the male and female leads had reached a stage well worth reading. Kakashi had been waiting for over two months and was incredibly excited!

Because he had mission assignments yesterday, Kakashi hadn't had the time to go buy it.

Ten minutes later.