A Reminder

"Uchiha Genya, are you willing to join the Anbu?"

Ever since Sarutobi Hiruzen had seen Genya display his talent, an idea had taken root in his mind. He hoped to bring Genya under his control.

After brainwashing him with the Will of Fire, Genya could become his loyal subordinate, just like Shisui.

Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that Genya had rejected Shisui's invitation.

But he did not mind. After all, he was the leader of a village, of noble status and high position. As long as he spoke, the other party would surely comply.

However.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was disappointed.

"I'm not willing." Without even thinking, Genya directly refused, without the slightest hesitation.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's smile stiffened as he asked again.

"Are you sure?"

"Lord Hokage, I'm sure!" Genya repeated.

"Where the leaves of Konoha dance, fire burns on without end. The purpose of a ninja's existence is to protect everything precious."

"Don't you want to protect the village that raised you?" Sarutobi Hiruzen continued deploying his grand brainwashing technique.

He was unwilling to let a super genius like Genya slip away.

Genya sneered inwardly.

The Will of Fire?

After my parents died in the Third Great Ninja War, you withheld my pension money and nearly starved me to death.

And now you want to talk to me about the Will of Fire?

Fuck.

Go to hell!

"I'm willing to protect the village, but I want to do it in my own way." Genya smiled faintly, showing no concern for the other man's dignity.

At that moment, Danzo snapped, "Uchiha Genya, do you know that the person before you is the leader of a village? How dare you!"

On the surface, Genya was challenging Sarutobi Hiruzen's authority. In truth, he was infringing upon the collective interests of Konoha's conservative upper ranks.

That was why Danzo flew into such an angry rage.

"But the Hokage is elected by the villagers. As a villager, I'm only voicing my thoughts. What's wrong with that?" Genya blinked, speaking with an innocent expression.

That single sentence nearly choked Danzo to death!

Sarutobi Hiruzen waved a hand, signaling Danzo not to say anything further. A smile appeared on his face.

"If you are willing, the doors of the Anbu will always be open to you. All right, you may leave first."

After Genya left.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes turned cold.

It had been a long time since anyone had dared to defy him to his face.

"Danzo, give him another chance. If he cannot be used by us, make him disappear..."

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Genya walked out of the Hokage Office. Breathing in the outdoor air, he found it especially fresh and natural.

The people inside, along with the air itself, were filled with a rotten stench that made one want to vomit.

When he had been weak two years ago, Genya would have chosen to lie low. But now, his strength had greatly improved. There was no need to keep putting on a pleasant face for Konoha's higher-ups, nor did he need to play along with them.

You still want to brainwash me?

I'll weld that door shut for you!

"Genya, what did the Hokage want with you?" Fugaku had not left. Instead, he stood outside waiting for Genya.

Genya shrugged. "He wanted me to join the Anbu."

"Just as I thought!" Fugaku's expression darkened upon hearing this.

Fugaku knew Genya would definitely refuse, but he still found Sarutobi Hiruzen's actions deeply repulsive.

"You need to be more wary of Konoha's upper ranks in the future." Since Genya had rejected the invitation and his talent had been revealed, he would inevitably provoke their jealousy.

However, the Uchiha had grown much stronger now. If Konoha wanted to make a move against them, they would have to think carefully first.

Besides, Genya's current strength was not to be underestimated either...

"I will." Genya nodded.

Once he developed the new Rasengan technique during this period.

His strength would rise to another level.

After saying goodbye to Fugaku, Genya did not return to the Uchiha compound. Instead, he headed toward the Cloud Village Delegation's residence.

"What are you here for?!" At the gate, he happened to run into Toroi, someone his own age. Ever since Genya had given him a savage kick last time, Toroi had been traumatized by him.

"Brother Toroi, it's been so long since we last met. I've missed you terribly." Genya threw an arm around Toroi's shoulders as though they were old friends. Toroi, afraid that Genya might strike, nearly stumbled and fell.

"Don't be so friendly. I'm scared. What exactly are you doing here?" Toroi was so frightened that he was nearly crying.

"It's nothing major. I met a mysterious person who was very strong. They might wipe out your entire delegation on your journey home."

"It's really no big deal, so don't worry."

Genya spoke casually, while Toroi's mind erupted with a string of curses.

Someone wanted to kill the Cloud Village Delegation, and that was not a big deal?

Then what counted as a big deal to us?

"Wait here. I'll report this immediately!" Toroi tossed out those words before hurrying away.

When he returned, the curvaceous blonde beauty Samui and a ninja wrapped head to toe in bandages like a mummy came out with him.

Genya looked closely and realized that the mummy was Darui, the Storm Release ninja.

Last time, Genya had severely burned him with an overwhelmingly powerful Fire Style technique. To prevent the injuries from worsening, Darui had been wrapped up like this.

"Uchiha Genya, don't try to mystify things here!" Upon seeing Genya, the mummy showed him no kindness, his expression hostile.

"Darui, learn to control your emotions!" Samui advised him.

This was Konoha's territory.

The Cloud Village should not clash with the Uchiha.

Even if they fought, they were no match for the boy before them. There was no need to bring suffering upon themselves.

Besides, if Genya had not shown mercy that day, Darui might already have been a corpse.

Today, Samui wore a tight black crop top that exposed her midriff, along with a fitted miniskirt. With her snow-white skin and graceful figure, she was an absolute beauty.

"Genya, are you saying that someone may attack us while the Cloud Village Delegation is on its way home?"

"Yes."

The "tight-lipped" Genya told them about encountering the mysterious person and shared his own speculation.

After all, Obito possessed the Sharingan.

If he made a move.

There was a strong chance that blame for ambushing the Cloud Village would fall upon the Uchiha.

Although he had already reported it to Konoha's upper ranks, it would still bring some trouble.

Genya could only offer the Cloud Village Delegation a small warning. The rest depended on their own fate.

"Impossible!" The mummy immediately refuted him, making it clear that he did not believe him.

Genya spread his hands expressionlessly. "It's only my guess."

He had delivered the message.

Whether they believed it was their problem.

It wasn't Genya that Obito would be cutting down anyway.

Still.

This was only Genya's speculation.

Whether Obito would act was genuinely uncertain.

"All right." Samui's expression was grave, and she was grateful for Genya's warning as well. She bowed in thanks.

A boundless expanse of snowy white was revealed.

Genya smiled and said, "Your Cloud Village Delegation has come from afar, making you honored guests of Konoha. How about I take you to try Konoha's famous Ichiraku Ramen?"

Upon hearing Ichiraku Ramen, Toroi began drooling unconsciously. He had wanted to try it long ago, but after the "kidnapping incident," that outing had been canceled.

Moreover, Genya represented Konoha while the Cloud Village Delegation were guests. Since Genya had suggested it, he was surely planning to treat them.

Remembering how Genya had beaten him up that day, Toroi wanted nothing more than to eat several extra bowls of Ichiraku Ramen to make up for it!

"Sister Samui, let's go eat Ichiraku Ramen!" Toroi said, sounding slightly spoiled.

"Yeah, Samui," the mummy added. He understood the meaning in Toroi's eyes.

They were going to gorge themselves and get revenge on Genya!

"All right." Samui could not refuse the two of them and could only nod in agreement. Looking at Genya, a smile appeared on her delicate face as she politely said, "Please lead the way, Genya."

Another reason Samui agreed was that she wanted to see whether she could obtain information related to the Sharingan from Genya.

Before long.

The group of four arrived at Ichiraku Ramen.

Because there were so many customers.

They had to wait for a while.

That alone showed how good Ichiraku Ramen's business was.

"One miso chashu ramen."

"One tonkotsu ramen."

"One wild vegetable ramen."

"Ten seafood beef ramen."

Samui, the mummy, and Toroi stared at Genya in shock.

Could this boy really finish ten bowls of ramen?

But the three from Cloud Village did not mind.

It was not coming out of their pockets anyway.

Very soon.

Dozens of bowls were placed on the counter.

The mummy and Toroi rubbed their stuffed bellies, happy smiles on their faces.

Even Samui, who always promoted weight loss and paid close attention to maintaining her figure, ate two bowls. She gently wiped the oil from the corner of her lips, thoroughly satisfied.

"Hm? Where did that Uchiha guy go?" Samui froze slightly, a trace of confusion appearing on her delicate, flawless face.

After quickly eating nine and a half bowls, Genya's expression had suddenly changed. He had said he needed to leave for a moment.

Half an hour had passed.

Yet he still had not returned.

Samui hesitated. "The Uchiha are a prominent Konoha clan. They wouldn't skip out on the bill, would they?"

But it was nearly closing time.

Genya still had not appeared.