Senju Shin

Although Nawaki did not know why Shin idolized him so much, he certainly would not foolishly push the other boy away. With Shin's abilities, reaching Kage-level should be easy. If used well, he would definitely become a great help in the future. Nawaki nodded at Shin with a gentle smile. "Your name is Shin, right? I think highly of your abilities. You don't seem to have a surname, do you? Would you be willing to join my Senju Clan and become a member of the branch family?"

Tsunade and Yahiko could not help rolling their eyes at Nawaki's behavior, which resembled that of a pyramid scheme leader. Here he went again. They knew Nawaki liked recruiting people into the Senju Branch Family, but bringing it up upon their very first meeting—how could anyone agree to that? Orochimaru, meanwhile, merely smiled indifferently at Nawaki's blatant poaching. He knew that even if Shin joined the Senju Clan, Nawaki would still leave him in Orochimaru's hands for experiments.

Upon hearing Nawaki's invitation, Shin nodded repeatedly with an excited expression. "I'm willing! Please inscribe the 'Will of the Forest' upon me, Lord Nawaki!"

The three others present had not expected Shin to agree to Nawaki's request so readily. Seeing the fanatical look in his eyes, they almost thought Nawaki had cast some advanced genjutsu on him.

In truth, it all had to do with Shin's origins and experiences. Shin was an orphan from Konoha. Because of his strange appearance and special abilities, he had not only been abandoned by his parents as a child, but also ostracized by those around him. He desperately needed recognition from others like himself, which was why he had willingly become Orochimaru's test subject, hoping to learn cloning techniques and create more of his own kind. At the same