Wood Release was a trump card and could not be used.
But the Sharingan was no problem.
Genya's attacks visibly became sharper.
Even his evasive movements
became more skillful.
Several times, he forced Shisui into dangerous situations.
One had to know that Shisui was publicly known to possess the strength of an elite Jonin.
"He actually awakened the Two-Tomoe Sharingan!?" Shisui had not known beforehand that Genya had awakened the Sharingan.
When he saw Genya use it, he could not help but feel shaken.
Three tomoe appeared in Shisui's eyes.
Shisui's attacks became fiercer and more violent.
The situation began to shift.
Shisui went from being suppressed by Genya to gradually turning the tide!
However, Shisui did not use the Mangekyo.
Using Three-Tomoe against Two-Tomoe was already somewhat like bullying him.
If he used the Mangekyo as well,
then for a long time,
Shisui probably would not be able to hold his head up among the Uchiha.
Watching the two use the Sharingan from outside the field, Itachi could not help feeling extremely envious and muttered softly.
"When will I be able to awaken the Sharingan..."
The spar lasted a full five minutes.
Although Shisui used the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Genya cleverly neutralized every one of his attacks. For a time, Shisui gained no advantage.
Shisui suddenly leaped out of the battle zone, spread his hands at Genya, and said helplessly, "No more. You won this spar."
Shisui was much older than Genya.
And he had even used the Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
That was already somewhat unfair to Genya.
Moreover, even after so long, he still could not defeat Genya, so he could only admit defeat.
Genya spoke modestly.
"Big Brother Shisui held back. I was no match for him."
However, if they both went all out, it truly was hard to say who would win or lose.
Shisui had the Mangekyo's Kotoamatsukami.
Genya had the Sage Body and Wood Release.
Shisui suddenly looked at Genya solemnly and said,
"Genya, I formally invite you to join the Anbu. Will you agree?"
There were still less than six months before Genya graduated from the Ninja Academy.
But through their spar just now,
Shisui discovered that Genya was very strong.
Moreover, Genya had awakened Two-Tomoe.
At the very least, he had reached the strength of an elite Chunin.
If Genya joined the Anbu, it would absolutely be like adding wings to a tiger!
Although joining the Anbu required Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen's approval, Shisui believed that Genya's strength was enough for him to join.
Lord Hokage would definitely welcome such talent!
Hearing Shisui's invitation, Genya was not surprised. He had already guessed before the spar that something like this might happen.
Shisui's gaze was bright, but Genya did not answer directly. Instead, he said,
"Big Brother Shisui, do you still remember Root attacking Itachi and me two years ago?"
Shisui's heart sank.
Things seemed to be heading in a bad direction.
After letting out a faint sigh, he nodded.
Genya continued, "Two years have passed, yet Konoha and Root have not given Itachi and me an apology. Put yourself in our shoes. If you were treated like that, would you be willing to join the Anbu?"
Genya did not refuse directly.
Instead, he recounted his past experience from his own perspective.
Since Sarutobi Hiruzen could not treat everyone equally when handling problems or keep things fair, choosing instead to favor Danzo and Root,
what reason did Genya have to follow Sarutobi Hiruzen?
Was it because Sarutobi Hiruzen was a dirty old man?
How laughable!
Shisui's words caught in his throat. Not knowing what to say, he could only slowly respond,
"Lord Hokage is the village's highest leader. Everything he does is for the village. There are many matters he has to consider carefully before making a decision."
"But Lord Hokage has never considered me." Genya's words left Shisui silent for a long time.
Genya patted Shisui on the shoulder and said with a smile,
"Big Brother Shisui, I'm still young. We can talk about these things later."
Using his age as a reason, Genya had effectively refused Shisui's invitation.
Shisui was kind and thought only of the village, yet Danzo would ultimately gouge out his eyes, and he would then leap from a cliff to his death.
Even in death, Shisui still put the village first.
But the village had never regarded Shisui as one of its own.
It had merely used him.
Besides, Shisui was already an adult. Genya knew he could not brainwash him.
If one day they truly met on the battlefield,
Genya would not show mercy either...
"Alright." Shisui nodded, feeling regretful that he had failed to recruit such talent for the Anbu.
At the same time, he began to think.
If Lord Hokage had been a little fairer in handling that incident back then, things would not have turned out like this.
Fugaku's residence.
Dinner.
Genya had come over to freeload again.
At that moment, he wolfed down his food and said indistinctly through a mouthful, "Aunt Mikoto's cooking is still the best!"
Genya's praise made Mikoto cover her mouth and laugh. She placed a piece of grilled meat into his bowl and said with a smile,
"You really know how to talk, child. Eat slowly. Don't choke."
"Thank you, Aunt Mikoto!" Genya thanked her and continued eating.
Itachi and Sasuke exchanged a glance, both seeing the speechlessness in each other's eyes.
However, they had grown used to Genya's behavior.
They could only roll their eyes and pretend not to see it.
Once he was nearly full, Genya put down his chopsticks, took a sip of water, and said, "Uncle Fugaku, I ran into Big Brother Shisui today and sparred with him."
Fugaku was slightly surprised, then asked, "How did it go?"
Genya said seriously, "Big Brother Shisui is very strong!"
He then added, "But I didn't lose!"
"What?" Fugaku was shocked. Genya could remain undefeated against Shisui? But then he thought that Shisui probably had not gone all out.
"Shisui is a very kind child, but those Sharingan of his may no longer belong to the Uchiha." Fugaku let out a deep sigh.
If he had known, he would not have agreed to let Shisui join the Anbu.
Then Shisui could still be used by the Uchiha now.
Genya comforted him, "Big Brother Shisui is kindhearted and cares deeply for the clan. Uncle Fugaku, there is no need to worry too much."
"I hope so." Fugaku sighed.
If the Uchiha had three top geniuses like Shisui, Genya, and Itachi, that would be wonderful.
Genya did not mention Shisui trying to persuade him to join the Anbu.
There was no point in saying it.
He would keep it secret for now.
Konoha Guest House.
Residence of the Cloud Village Delegation.
The injured Toroi lay on his bed, his face still pale as he continuously let out pained groans.
Although Genya had not used his full strength in that kick, Toroi had still suffered terribly.
"Samui, has the Anbu sent any intelligence? Who exactly injured Toroi?" The speaker was a middle-aged man nearly two meters tall, covered in muscles and sporting a thick beard.
He was Odley, the leader of the cloud ninja delegation and an elite Jonin.
The blonde beauty Samui answered, "We received information from the Anbu this evening. It was done by someone from the Uchiha clan. Apparently, his name is Uchiha Genya, and he is still a student at the Ninja Academy."
"Good. Since we have found out who he is, Kumogakure cannot let someone slap us in the face for nothing!"
"Uchiha, just wait!"
Negotiations (Please Follow, Favorite, and Vote)
Hokage Office Building.
Inside a large conference room.
Beside the conference table.
On one side sat Konoha's representatives, led by the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen. Shimura Danzō sat on his left, while Orochimaru, one of the Sannin, sat on his right.
The rest were the clan heads of Konoha's major families.
Including Fugaku Uchiha, Hyuga Hiashi, Nara Shikaku, and others.
Behind Konoha's higher-ups stood several Anbu members.
Such as Kakashi, Uchiha Shisui, and others.
To show respect for the Cloud Village Delegation, Konoha had even given up the seat of honor to them.
"Just as expected of mountain savages, they do not even have the most basic sense of punctuality!" The Cloud Village Delegation was ten minutes late. Danzo sneered coldly, inwardly dissatisfied.
If not for Sarutobi Hiruzen's insistence, he would have long since gotten up and left.
"Lord Danzo, you are getting on in years. Do not let yourself get so angry that you damage your health." Orochimaru spoke beside him with a false smile.
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