Obito suppressed the complex emotions within his heart, feigning Madara's tone as he spoke slowly and gravely toward Genya.
"In the long years I have traversed, few of your age could ever hope to rival you. Your strength is formidable."
"Really? I've actually received the recognition of Ancestor-sama, that's wonderful!" Genya jumped up in joy, clenching his fists, looking incredibly excited.
Obito asked, "What type of ninjutsu do you desire?"
"I want to learn Sage Mode!" Genya answered directly, without a second thought!
The power of Sage Mode was plain for all to see.
If he could master it.
Genya's strength would undoubtedly increase by a significant margin!
"Pick another!" Obito said with a dark face.
Ryūchi Cave, Mount Myōboku, Shikkotsu Forest—none of those places were easy to provoke; learning Sage Mode was not that simple!
"Then I want the Flying Thunder God!"
The Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God was not only a lethal combat technique but also a divine skill for escape; it was extremely practical!
"Change it again!" Obito had once tried to steal it, but he had not succeeded.
The boy's demands were not low at all...
Genya pouted, aggrieved, and said, "Ancestor-sama, why can't you do anything?"
The remark made Obito stumble.
"Fine, you just wait for me!"
Obito activated Kamui and vanished before Genya's eyes.
When he reappeared a while later, his clothes were somewhat tattered; he had just used Kamui to break into a restricted area of Konoha and fought with numerous Anbu ninjas.
Thus, he looked quite disheveled at this moment.
Obito tossed a secret scroll in front of Genya and said, "This is the benefit of following me. I'll give you a taste of the rewards first; I will not treat you poorly!"
"Thank you, Ancestor-sama!" Genya was delighted, and as he picked up the scroll, a flash of light crossed his eyes!
"It's actually the Rasengan!"
The Rasengan was the ultimate technique created by the Fourth Hokage, Minato.
After Minato passed away, there were not many people left who could use it.
Genya approached Obito, his face filled with gratitude.
"Thank you, Ancestor-sama!"
Obito was quite satisfied with Genya's attitude and waved his hand grandly.
"As long as you follow me, I certainly won't treat you poorly."
"Understood!" Genya's gaze was firm, looking every bit like someone who had decided to throw his lot in with him.
Genya suddenly remembered something and said to Obito, "Ancestor-sama, we haven't discussed the salary yet..."
"Four days on, three days off, nine-to-five hours... that's guaranteed, right?"
Obito: "..."
Genya posed a question, asking, "Ancestor-sama, do you need me to leave with you?"
Genya certainly would not follow Obito away.
If the other party truly made such a demand.
Genya would find an excuse to decline.
For instance, that he was too young to travel far from home.
Or that he had several female friends in the village who required much emotional care and companionship.
However, Genya was shrewd.
He did not show the bellyful of schemes he harbored.
If the other party tried to force him, Genya would simply have to fight him!
You have the mysterious and unpredictable Kamui.
And I have three Bloodline Limits.
There is no need to be afraid of you.
Besides, I've already gotten the Rasengan for free!
Moreover, Obito only wanted to use Genya.
And Genya was only playing along with him.
The two of them were merely in a relationship of mutual exploitation and counter-exploitation, a chance encounter between strangers!
Obito's gaze turned thoughtful, and after a moment of deliberation, he said, "You will remain in Konoha to relay valuable information to me."
Obito's goal was to capture the Tailed Beasts and become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, so he could not remain in Konoha for long.
Leaving Genya here served two purposes.
First, it facilitated the surveillance of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
Second, it made it convenient to obtain valuable intelligence.
It was killing two birds with one stone!
Upon hearing these words, Genya was overjoyed internally, yet he feigned grievance on the surface, "Ancestor, I wish to follow by your side. Do you find me a burden?"
Just as Obito felt a warmth in his heart at being valued, Genya's next words left him feeling thoroughly unwell.
"Ancestor, you know that while Konoha appears calm on the surface, undercurrents are surging. Could you provide me with more ninjutsu to enhance my survival capabilities?"
Genya spoke with righteous confidence, but the only response he received was Obito's cold Byakugan. The former chuckled, not minding it in the slightest.
As long as I am not embarrassed.
The one who is embarrassed is the "Ancestor"!
Obito looked at Genya and warned him.
"Do not tell anyone about what happened today!"
He feared that Genya, being young and indiscreet, might leak information and jeopardize the subsequent plans to capture the Tailed Beasts.
Genya patted his chest and said with a solemn expression.
"Rest assured, Ancestor. I, Uchiha Genya, am tight-lipped and will absolutely not reveal a single shred of information."
"Good." Obito nodded, then activated Kamui and departed from the spot.
In the pitch-black night, on the empty mountain clearing, only Genya remained.
Occasionally, only the faint sounds of insects could be heard.
"How stingy," Genya grumbled in complaint.
Obito had only given him a Rasengan.
Genya had wanted Sage Mode and the Flying Thunder God!
Such a small-minded man!
"What did you say?" Space twisted, and Obito appeared once again.
Genya was stunned, then immediately feigned surprise.
"Ancestor, although you only left for a moment, my longing for you is like a continuous, surging tide!"
Obito replied with a stiff, mirthless smile, "Do not even think about betraying me. Killing you would be as easy as turning over my hand!"
Genya's voice was resonant and firm, his answer ringing with iron-willed integrity!
"Ancestor, I, Uchiha Genya, am loyal to the end and will absolutely never betray you!"
"You can go in peace!"
Obito's expression turned strange.
Why did that sentence sound increasingly odd?
Obito vanished once again.
"What a simpleton," Genya muttered in a voice only he could hear.
He did not return immediately, but instead opened the scroll for the Rasengan to begin his study.
Obito had just stolen the Rasengan and fought a high-level expert from Konoha.
Genya guessed.
At this moment, the Anbu were likely scouring the entire village for Obito, desperate to retrieve the secret technique.
If Genya were to bring the secret technique directly back to the Uchiha clan, he might be intercepted on the way, making it difficult to explain.
Therefore, he decided to memorize it here and practice it directly!
With his superior memory, it did not take Genya long to commit the training method of the Rasengan to heart.
A flame appeared.
The secret technique scroll in his hand burned to ashes.
"Diligent practice—this spirit is worthy of praise. Not bad, not bad at all." Obito appeared once again like a phantom.
At this moment, Genya's forehead was covered in black lines as he spoke with dissatisfaction.
"Ancestor, where is the trust between people?"
"Hahahaha, this is the last time." Obito's body vanished once again.
"Heh..."
One hour.
Two hours.
Three hours.
Time gradually slipped away.
Genya extended his right hand.
Chakra surged upon it.
A pale blue sphere of chakra appeared!
Rasengan complete!
Genya still possessed the five elemental affinities: Wind, Fire, Lightning, Water, and Earth.
When the time came, he could infuse them into the Rasengan!
Perhaps he could develop a ninjutsu uniquely his own.
It was something to look forward to.
"Not bad. Your comprehension exceeds my expectations; you are truly qualified to become my follower." Obito's voice drifted over once more, his eyes revealing a hint of admiration.
To master the Rasengan in such a short time.
It proved that Genya's comprehension was truly monstrous.
The more Obito looked at Genya, the more pleased he was.
"Seriously, Ancestor, why do you keep popping up over and over again?" Genya scoffed, feeling speechless.
Don't you have a bit too much screen time?
Obito let out a cold snort and said, "Do you think it's that easy to become my follower? Rest assured, this is the last time I shall appear; eventually, you will find it difficult to see me even if you want to!"
Obito gazed into the distance, toward the direction of the Uchiha, and muttered to himself.
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