Naruto: I Use Chakra to Upgrade Bloodline Limit Chapter 48

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

Ever since Sarutobi Hiruzen witnessed Genya's talent, a thought had taken root in his mind: he hoped to make the latter serve him.

By following up with a bit of brainwashing regarding the Will of Fire, Genya could become his loyal subordinate, just like Shisui.

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

But he did not mind; after all, he was the shadow of the village, a figure of high status and prestige. As long as he spoke, the other party would surely submit to him.

However.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was disappointed.

"I am not willing." Genya refused without a second thought, his response direct and without the slightest hesitation.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's smile stiffened, and he asked again.

"Are you certain?"

"Lord Hokage, I am certain!" Genya stated once more.

"Where the leaves of Konoha dance, fire ignites; the purpose of a ninja's existence is to protect everything they hold dear."

"Are you truly unwilling to protect the village that gave you life and raised you?" Sarutobi Hiruzen continued to deploy 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 sacrificed themselves in the Third Great Ninja War, you withheld my pension and nearly starved me to death.

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

Damn it.

To hell with you!

"I am willing to protect the village, but I wish to do so in my own way," Genya said with a faint smile, showing no regard for the other man's face.

At this, Danzo barked, "Uchiha Genya, do you realize that the person before you is the shadow of the village? You are being insolent!"

While it appeared that Genya was challenging Sarutobi Hiruzen's authority, in reality, he was infringing upon the collective interests of the stubborn hardliners in Konoha's upper echelons.

That was why Danzo was so incensed.

"But the Hokage is elected by the villagers, isn't he? As a villager, I am simply expressing my own thoughts. What is the problem with that?" Genya blinked, speaking with an innocent expression.

This single sentence nearly choked Danzo to death!

Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand, signaling Danzo to stop, a smile reappearing on his face.

"If you ever change your mind, the doors of the Anbu are always open to you. Very well, you may leave."

After Genya departed.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze turned cold.

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

"Danzo, give him one more chance. If he cannot be used by us, then let him disappear..."

Chapter 50: Warning

Genya walked out of the Hokage's office, breathing in the outdoor air, which felt exceptionally fresh and natural.

The people inside, and the air itself, were filled with a sense of decay that made one want to retch.

Two years ago, when he was weak, Genya would have chosen to lay low, but now that his strength had improved significantly, there was no need to give the Konoha higher-ups a pleasant face, nor was there any need to play along with their schemes.

Still want to brainwash me?

I'll weld the door shut on you!

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

Genya shrugged and said, "He wanted me to join the Anbu!"

"As I thought!" Upon hearing this, Fugaku's expression turned grim.

Fugaku knew Genya would never agree, but he still felt a deep disgust for Sarutobi Hiruzen's methods.

"You must be more wary of the Konoha higher-ups from now on." Since Genya had rejected the invitation, and given that his talent was now exposed, it was inevitable that he might incite their jealousy.

However, the Uchiha clan's strength had increased greatly; if Konoha wanted to make a move against them, they would have to weigh the consequences.

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

"I will," Genya nodded.

Once he finished developing the new technique for the Rasengan during this period.

His strength would rise to yet another level.

After bidding farewell to Fugaku, Genya did not return to the Uchiha compound but instead headed toward the Cloud Village's quarters.

"What are you doing here!?" At the gate, he happened to run into his peer, Toroi. Ever since he had been heavily kicked by Genya last time, the latter had developed a psychological shadow toward him.

"Brother Toroi, it's been a long time since we last parted; I've missed you dearly." Genya threw his arm around Toroi's shoulder with practiced familiarity, though the latter, terrified that he might strike, nearly stumbled and fell.

"Don't be so enthusiastic, I'm scared! What exactly are you here for?" Toroi was so frightened he was on the verge of tears.

"It's nothing major, really. I just ran into a mysterious individual with immense strength who might try to wipe out your entire delegation on your way home."

"It's not a big deal, so don't you worry."

Genya spoke with a casual shrug, while internally, Toroi was screaming, What the hell!

If killing the entire Cloud Village Delegation wasn't a big deal, then what on earth would be?

"Wait here, I'm going in to report this immediately!" Leaving those words behind, Toroi hurried away.

When he returned, he was accompanied by the curvaceous blonde beauty Samui and a ninja wrapped in bandages like a mummy.

Genya took a closer look and realized the "mummy" was the Storm Release user Darui.

Having been burned by Genya's powerful Fire Style last time, Darui had been wrapped up like this to prevent his wounds from worsening.

"Uchiha Genya, stop playing these mysterious games!" Seeing Genya, the "mummy" didn't offer a friendly look, his expression sour.

"Darui, you need to learn to control your emotions!" The blonde beauty Samui cautioned him.

This was Konoha territory.

It was not in the Cloud Village's best interest to clash with the Uchiha.

Even if they did fight, they were no match for the youth before them; there was no need to ask for a beating.

Besides, if Genya hadn't shown mercy that day, Darui might already be a corpse.

Today, Samui was dressed in a tight, black, navel-baring short-sleeved shirt and a form-fitting miniskirt, her snow-white skin and graceful figure making her a true stunner.

"Genya-kun, are you saying someone might ambush the Cloud Village Delegation on our way back!?"

"Yes!"

Genya, who was usually "tight-lipped," shared what he knew about the mysterious individual and offered his own speculations.

After all, Obito possessed the Sharingan.

If he were to make a move, it was highly likely that the blame for the ambush would fall squarely on the Uchiha.

Although he had already reported it to the Konoha higher-ups, it would still likely cause some trouble.

Genya could only offer a slight warning to the Cloud Village Delegation; the rest was up to their own fate.

"Impossible!" the "mummy" retorted immediately, expressing his distrust.

Genya shrugged expressionlessly and said, "It's just my speculation, after all!"

The message had been delivered.

Whether they believed it or not was their own problem.

Besides, it wasn't me that Obito was going to hack to pieces.

However, this was just Genya's conjecture.

Whether Obito would actually make a move was not entirely certain.

"Very well." Samui's expression was grave, yet she felt grateful for Genya's warning and bowed to thank him.

A vast expanse of snow-white skin was revealed in the motion.

Genya smiled and said, "Since your Cloud Village Delegation has come from so far away, you are honored guests of Konoha. Why don't I take you to try the long-renowned Ichiraku Ramen?"

Hearing the mention of Ichiraku Ramen, Toroi couldn't help but drool; he had wanted to try it, but the activity had been canceled following the "kidnapping incident."

Moreover, Genya was from Konoha and the delegation were guests; since the former had proposed it, he was clearly planning to pay.

Thinking about the beating he'd received from Genya that day, Toroi was eager to eat several bowls of Ichiraku Ramen to get his money's worth!

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

"Yes, Samui," the "mummy" added, having understood the meaning in Toroi's eyes.

It was to eat a massive meal and get revenge on Genya!

"Fine." Unable to refuse the two, Samui could only nod in agreement. She looked at Genya, a smile gracing her delicate face, and said politely, "We'll trouble you to lead the way, Genya-kun."

Another reason Samui agreed was to see if she could glean any information regarding the Sharingan from Genya.

Not long after, the group of four arrived at Ichiraku Ramen.

Because it was crowded, they had to wait for a short while.

This was a testament to just how popular Ichiraku Ramen was.

"One miso chashu ramen."

"One tonkotsu ramen."

"One wild vegetable ramen."

"Ten seafood beef ramen."

Samui, "Mummy," and Toroi stared at Genya in shock.

Could this boy really finish ten bowls of ramen?

However, the three from the Cloud Village did not mind.

After all, they didn't have to pay for it themselves.

Soon.

Dozens of bowls were piled up on the table.

"Mummy" and Toroi rubbed their stuffed bellies, happy smiles appearing on their faces.

Even Samui, who always advocated for weight loss and careful figure management, had eaten two bowls; she gently wiped the grease from her lips, feeling satisfied.

"Hm? Where is that Uchiha guy?" Samui was slightly taken aback, a look of confusion appearing on her flawless face.

Just a moment ago, after Genya had quickly finished nine and a half bowls, his expression had changed abruptly, and he said he needed to leave for a while.

Half an hour passed.

He still had not appeared.

Samui hesitated, "The Uchiha are a prestigious clan in Konoha, after all; they wouldn't do something like skipping out on the bill, would they?"

But closing time was approaching.

Genya still had not appeared.