Tight-Lipped

Obito suppressed his complicated emotions and slowly spoke to Genya in Madara's tone, his voice grave.

"In all my long years, few of the same age could rival you. You are very strong."

"Really? I actually received recognition from my ancestor? That's wonderful!" Genya jumped up happily, clenching both fists, looking extremely excited.

Obito asked, "What kind of Ninjutsu do you want?"

"I want to learn Sage Mode!" Genya answered without a second thought!

The power of Sage Mode was obvious to all.

If he mastered it.

Genya's strength would definitely rise by a huge margin!

"Pick something else!" Obito said with a dark expression.

Ryūchi Cave, Mount Myōboku, and Shikkotsu Forest—none of them were easy to deal with. How could learning Sage Mode be so simple!

"Then I want Flying Thunder God!"

The Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God was not only a deadly combat technique, but also an incredible escape technique. It was extremely practical!

"Pick again!" Obito had once tried to steal it, but failed.

The boy's demands were pretty high...

Genya pouted and said aggrievedly, "Ancestor, why can't you do anything?"

That single sentence made Obito stagger.

"Fine, just wait here!"

Obito used 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 Konoha's forbidden area and fought quite a few Anbu ninja.

That was why he looked rather disheveled now.

Obito tossed a secret technique manual before Genya and said, "This is one of the benefits of following me. I'll give you a little something first. I won't treat you poorly!"

"Thank you, Ancestor!" Genya happily picked up the secret technique manual, and a glint flashed through his eyes!

"It's actually the Rasengan!"

The Rasengan was the ultimate technique created by the Fourth Hokage, Minato.

After Minato's death, not many people could use it.

Genya stepped before Obito and spoke with a grateful expression.

"Thank you, Ancestor!"

Obito was also quite satisfied with Genya's attitude. He waved a hand and said.

"As long as you follow me, I definitely won't treat you poorly."

"Okay!" Genya's gaze was firm, as though he were ready to follow Obito from now on.

Genya suddenly remembered something and said to Obito, "Ancestor, we still haven't settled my salary..."

"Four workdays and three days off, from nine to five—can you guarantee that...?"

Obito: "..."

Keeping a Secret

Genya raised a question. "Ancestor, do you need me to leave with you?"

Genya definitely would not follow Obito away.

If Obito truly made such a demand.

Genya would find an excuse to refuse.

For example, he was too young to travel far from home.

Or perhaps he had several female friends in the village who needed plenty of emotional care and companionship.

However, Genya was very shrewd.

He did not show any of the mischief filling his mind.

If Obito tried to force him, Genya would have no choice but to fight him!

You may have mysterious and unpredictable Kamui.

But I have three Kekkei Genkai.

There was no need to fear you.

Besides, I've already gotten the Rasengan for free!

Furthermore, Obito only wanted to use Genya.

Genya was merely playing along with him as well.

Their relationship was nothing more than a chance encounter, a tug-of-war of using and being used!

Obito's eyes showed contemplation. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Stay in Konoha and pass along valuable information for 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.

Would, first, make it easier to monitor the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki.

And second, make it convenient to obtain valuable intelligence.

It killed two birds with one stone!

Hearing this, Genya was delighted inside, but he put on an aggrieved expression and said, "Ancestor, I want to follow by your side. Do you dislike me?"

Just as Obito felt warmed by the attention, Genya's next words completely ruined his mood.

"Ancestor, you know that Konoha looks peaceful on the surface, but undercurrents run deep. Could you give me a few more Ninjutsu to strengthen my ability to stay alive?"

Genya said it as though it were only right, but Obito merely gave him a cold Byakugan. Genya chuckled, not minding at all.

As long as I'm not embarrassed.

Then the embarrassed one is "Ancestor"!

Obito looked at Genya and warned him.

"Do not tell anyone about what happened today!"

He feared that Genya was young and loose-lipped, and would leak information about him, affecting the subsequent plan to capture the Tailed Beasts.

Genya patted his chest and said with a solemn expression.

"Rest assured, Ancestor. I, Uchiha Genya, can keep secrets. I absolutely will not reveal even the slightest bit of information."

"Good." Obito nodded, then used Kamui to leave.

In the pitch-black night, on the empty clearing in the mountains, Genya was left alone.

Only the faint sounds of insects could occasionally be heard.

"What a cheapskate." Genya muttered in complaint.

Obito had only given him the Rasengan manual.

Genya still wanted Sage Mode and Flying Thunder God!

What a small-minded man!

"What did you say?" Space twisted, and Obito appeared again.

Genya froze, then put on a pleasantly surprised expression.

"Ancestor, although you were gone only a short while, my longing for you is like an endless tide!"

Obito spoke with a smile that did not reach his eyes. "Don't even think about betraying me. Killing you would be as easy as lifting a hand."

Genya answered in a strong, resolute voice!

"Ancestor, I, Uchiha Genya, am loyal from beginning to end. I will absolutely never betray you!"

"Go in peace!"

Obito's expression turned strange.

Why did that sound more and more bizarre the longer he heard it?

Obito vanished again.

"What an idiot." Genya spoke in a voice only he could hear.

Rather than return directly, he opened the Rasengan manual and began studying it.

Obito had just gone to steal the Rasengan, then fought Konoha's experts.

Genya guessed.

The Anbu were probably searching the entire village for Obito right now, trying to recover the secret technique.

If Genya brought the manual back to the Uchiha directly, he might be stopped halfway, and it would be hard to explain.

So he decided to memorize it here and start training immediately!

With his extraordinarily powerful memory, Genya did not spend much time memorizing the Rasengan's training method.

A flame appeared.

The secret technique manual in his hand burned to ashes.

"Training so diligently—such spirit deserves praise. Not bad, not bad." Obito appeared again like a ghost.

Veins bulged on Genya's forehead as he said unhappily.

"Ancestor, where is the trust between people?"

"Hahahaha, this is the last time." Obito's body vanished once more.

"Heh..."

One hour.

Two hours.

Three hours.

Time gradually passed.

Genya extended his right hand.

Chakra surged above it.

A pale blue ball of chakra appeared!

The Rasengan was complete!

Genya also possessed all five natures: wind, fire, lightning, water, and earth.

If he added them to the Rasengan later!

Perhaps he could develop a Ninjutsu of his own.

It was worth looking forward to.

"Not bad. Your comprehension exceeds my expectations. You are truly qualified to become my follower." Obito's voice sounded again, and a hint of approval showed in his eyes.

Learning the Rasengan in such a short time.

Proved that Genya's comprehension was indeed monstrous.

The more Obito looked at Genya, the more pleasing he found him.

"No, Ancestor, why do you keep appearing over and over again?" Genya let out a dry laugh, feeling speechless.

You have way too many scenes, don't you?

Obito snorted coldly. "Do you think becoming my follower is so easy? Don't worry, this is the last time I'll appear. Later, even if you want to see me, it will be difficult!"

Obito gazed into the distance, toward the Uchiha district, and muttered.