The moment Danzo saw Shimura Yi's expression, he knew the man had failed to grasp his meaning. With a sigh, he said, "The clan has become too comfortable. You've protected everyone too well. All they think about is living peacefully and securely within the clan."
"But that boy wants to go out into the world."
"That's because he doesn't know how harsh the outside world is!"
Shimura Yi's face twisted bitterly as he shouted, "There aren't many people left in the Shimura Clan. Only in recent years has the birth rate begun to improve."
"But who can stop a man from pursuing his dreams?" Danzo cut him off directly. "Blind protection will only narrow their horizons."
"You should understand. You're old now, Yi."
"You don't have much time left, and the time you have left to protect them is limited too."
"Do you think your son, Shimura Xiong, can protect them the way you did?"
"But you're still here," Shimura Yi muttered softly.
Danzo immediately and mercilessly slapped the back of his head.
"If everyone thought like you, then the Shimura Clan would be finished!" Danzo roared. "Since that boy wants to leave, give him the chance."
"Starting tomorrow, train him like your life depends on it. Let him know how we cultivated back then."
"As time passes, that boy will naturally discover where his talent truly lies. But because of his pride, he definitely won't back down. He'll stake his life on training with you."
Rubbing the back of his head, Shimura Yi's wrinkled face was filled with sorrow. Once again, he recalled the terror of being dominated by Danzo in his youth.
"You also don't need to worry that, after he grows up, he'll harm your son or your grandson, or try to seize the position of clan