The Elders' Dismissals Remain Authoritative

Uchiha Genya held his head high amidst the hateful glares of the Konoha commoners, a confident smirk even tugging at the corner of his mouth.

He felt no fragility in his heart; on the contrary, he felt immense pride.

"Uchiha... Genya, that is your name, right?"

Suddenly, a young man with spiky white hair blocked his path.

Seeing Kakashi appear before him, Genya felt not the slightest bit of surprise.

Hatake Sakumo and Obito—these two were the eternal thorns in Kakashi's heart; even the importance of Rin ranked below these two.

Kakashi had no reason not to seek him out.

Just as Kakashi was about to speak, Genya raised a hand to stop him, gesturing toward the nearby Ichiraku Ramen. "Care for a bowl of ramen? My treat."

Kakashi: "..."

He could not understand why this young Uchiha acted with such ease, as if he had him completely figured out.

Without waiting for an answer, Genya stepped through the entrance of Ichiraku Ramen.

He addressed Uncle Teuchi behind the counter: "Two large bowls of tonkotsu ramen."

"Coming right up!"

Upon receiving the new order, Uncle Teuchi immediately began his work with a beaming smile.

He held no prejudice against the Uchiha, a sentiment that would naturally extend to the future Kyuubi Naruto.

Soon, two steaming bowls of tonkotsu ramen were served.

Though he had eaten here many times, Genya had to admit that there was a reason Ichiraku Ramen had stood on this street for so many years.

Watching Genya tuck in with gusto, Kakashi did not touch his own bowl, instead staring fixedly at Genya with his one visible eye.

It was as if he would not rest until he received a satisfactory explanation.

"I suggest you eat something; otherwise, once I tell you what I have to say, you likely won't have the appetite for the rest of the day."

Kakashi fell silent for a moment before suddenly asking, "What do you want from me?"

He who offers a gift without cause has a hidden motive.

Even if Uchiha Genya held the truth he sought, why would he share it with him?

Without clarifying this, Kakashi could not bring himself to believe a single word Uchiha Genya said.

Genya snapped his fingers. "Talking to a smart person is refreshing. I'll be blunt: I want the development scroll for your Chidori."

Kakashi frowned.

Chidori was an A-rank ninjutsu of immense value, arguably qualified to be recorded in the Scroll of Seals.

He had been developing this technique specifically to complement the Sharingan's superior kinetic vision, aiming to unleash its maximum destructive power.

Yet, he had never used this technique in front of others; fewer than five people in all of Konoha knew he possessed this move and could explicitly name it as Chidori.

How did Genya know?

Just as Kakashi was about to refuse, Genya—as if anticipating his reaction—raised a hand to cut him off.

"Why not hear what I have to say first, then decide whether to give it to me or not?"

Deliver the goods after payment—the terms were so lenient they were practically non-existent.

Even if Genya eventually revealed the truth he wanted, Kakashi could simply renege on the deal and refuse to hand it over.

Genya did not seem like the type to be so generous.

In their brief contact, Genya had left a profound impression on him.

Using his father's suicide to unsettle his mind, only to extend an invitation afterward.

Every step was tightly linked, and now, Genya was offering terms so generous they were practically a handout.

Kakashi couldn't help but suspect that what Genya was about to tell him was the true objective, while the Chidori was merely secondary.

It was like making dumplings just to have an excuse to eat the vinegar.

Kakashi didn't know if he should listen; he feared hearing something that would shatter his composure.

But just as he hesitated, a clamor erupted outside, accompanied by loud shouting and the sound of things being smashed.

Genya glanced at Kakashi, straightened his clothes, and said, "Apologies, duty calls for the Uchiha Security Force. I must attend to some official business."

"You can sit here and think it over. Just give me an answer before I return."

With that, Genya ignored Kakashi and walked out of the ramen shop.

The commercial district was a hotspot for disputes. Since the war had just ended, some ninja who had suffered mental trauma on the battlefield sometimes struggled to distinguish reality, leading them to commit extreme acts on the streets.

Commonly known as PTSD.

The members of the Uchiha Security Force were highly diligent; the moment the injured genin prepared to lash out, they rushed forward and pinned the troublemaker to the ground.

But the genin's companion was a bit relentless, even wanting to push the Uchiha Security Force members.

In the past, when such incidents occurred, the Uchiha Security Force members would usually try their best to explain and dutifully arrest the offenders and imprison them in the security department's jail.

However, this style of arresting people without a word often stirred up public anger.

The genin's companion was a middle-aged woman, not even a ninja, who looked like his wife or something similar.

Seeing the Uchiha people arrest her husband, she immediately sat on the ground and started throwing a tantrum, fully displaying the character of a troublesome Konoha citizen.

"The Uchiha are beating people again! Is there no justice?!"

This situation had happened more than once or twice. The Uchiha Security Force members always arrested people first and explained later, but the result was likely to please neither side.

Just as the middle-aged woman was about to rush forward and grab the security department members' clothes, a cold voice cut through the crowd.

"Assaulting the Konoha Military Police Force in broad daylight, are you trying to rebel?"

Hearing this voice, the crowd automatically parted, creating a path.

Xuanye walked in, the Three-Tomoe in his eyes revealed, and he swept his gaze over everyone present.

Those who met his blood-red eyes immediately lowered their heads, as if being stared at by a large beast.

This included the woman who had been throwing a tantrum just moments before.

But the next second, she became enraged, her anger even overriding her fear and dominating her mind.

"On what grounds do you Uchiha arrest people? Release my husband quickly, or I'll report you to the Hokage!"

Xuanye suddenly revealed a cruel smile.

"In broad daylight, openly threatening the Konoha Military Police Force established by the Uchiha clan, appointed by the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama? Are you placing yourself above the hero of Konoha, the Second Hokage?!"