The man's words echoed in his mind, while before his eyes, it was as if yesterday's events were replaying. Shisui silently nodded, and Shimura Danzō spoke again with great satisfaction.
"Have you awakened your eyes?"
"When he asks whether you've awakened them, you only need to circulate one-tenth of your chakra. I'll use a technique to help you conceal the fact that you have Three Tomoe. Shimura Danzō needs a weapon; he doesn't really care whether it's sharp or not. He just wants you to serve as a link! Two Tomoe is just right!"
"Two Tomoe! That's quite a good talent! Have you ever thought about taking back everything that belongs to you?"
Not especially high, yet not especially low—at Shisui's age, possessing Two Tomoe was already quite a talent. Yet Shimura Danzō still seemed somewhat dissatisfied.
"He will tempt you, because he wants to control this powerful force. But at this point, you need to hesitate, then pause for several minutes before refusing. If you can't control your expression, then keep a blank face and silently count to one hundred and twenty!"
Mingye's words echoed by Shisui's ear once more. He suppressed his rage as he looked at Shimura Danzō, his eyes filled with hatred. Everything was for the sake of using him. In these people's eyes, he was nothing more than a toy for them to knead as they pleased.
"I don't want to keep fighting over things! I give up!"
He shook his head and answered him, repeating Mingye's words to Shimura Danzō without changing a single one. Shimura Danzō frowned slightly, then smiled at Shisui.
"I was merely testing you, child. Welcome home! Konoha will always be your home!"
In the lush green forest, birds chirped noisily, but their cries were not irritating. Shisui flickered briefly