Konoha: You're letting me build up my bonds, but you're offending the entire ninja world.

Kabuto picked up the scroll, bowed again, and then left the office.

"Kisame Hoshigaki..."

Gengetsu Shimura tapped his fingers on the armrest, lost in thought.

The most honest man in the ninja world, the best at demonstrating Water Release techniques, an absolute true man.

Even if it means death, I will deliver the information to Obito.

Regardless of their stance, judging solely from Kisame's actions, he is the best subordinate and an S-class henchman.

Such a good tool can be used by Xian Er, and naturally he can also be used by him.

Although he was a ruthless boss, he was still hundreds of times better than Kenji. So, a long time ago, Gengetsu Shimura had the idea of ​​sending someone to seduce Kisame Hoshigaki.

However, going too early won't be of any use. We have to wait until Kisame has experienced a lot and his heart has wavered before we can gradually lure him in with our methods.

That's about it.

With just over a year to go before the Uchiha clan's massacre, Itachi Uchiha joined the Akatsuki organization. He initially partnered with Juzo Biwa for a period of time, and only joined Akatsuki after that powerful figure killed the Tailed Beast with his sword.

That is, a time difference of one or two years.

He's probably starting to feel lost right now.

A week later, Kabuto Yakushi left Konoha without causing a ripple.

Danzo knew that Shimura Gengetsu had sent him on a mission, but he didn't interfere. Now even he couldn't understand Shimura Gengetsu's plans. He was just Yakushi Kabuto; he could train him further.

Meanwhile, Itachi Uchiha gradually adapted to the intensity of the Anbu's work.

He acted as a double agent while also assisting Kakashi on legitimate missions.

It's just that Kakashi suddenly became obsessed with reading. Unless it's absolutely necessary, he's always reading a book, and he does all the dirty and tiring work by himself.

On this day, Itachi Uchiha and Kakashi completed an intelligence exchange mission.

However, the mission took an unexpected turn; the intelligence about the deal was false, and the enemy's objective was to take the opportunity to kill the Konoha ninja.

After a fierce battle, Itachi Uchiha eliminated all the ambushes.

Only after the last person died did Kakashi put down the book in his hand and sigh, "As expected of a genius of the Uchiha clan, you already have the ability to complete missions independently."

"Is Kakashi-senpai trying to slack off?"

Unmoved by the praise, Itachi Uchiha saw through his intentions at a glance.

"It can't be called slacking off."

Kakashi shook his head. "It's just giving the younger generation a chance to shine. Captain Xuan Yue told me that you have the talent to quickly become a squad leader; all you lack is merit."

"I still have a lot to learn and improve." Itachi Uchiha lowered his head.

Kakashi shook his head and picked up the book again to read it carefully.

The two returned to the village, submitted their mission to Kurenai Yuhi, and then parted ways. Itachi Uchiha dragged his tired body back to the Uchiha clan's territory.

"Itachi!"

The voice came first, and then the person appeared in front of him.

Exhausted, Itachi Uchiha gave a slight smile. "Shisui."

"It seems like the work of the Anbu is very tough." Uchiha Shisui smiled and patted his shoulder. "I won't bother you any longer, go back and get some rest."

Uchiha Itachi smiled and nodded, and the two parted ways after entering the clan's main gate.

However... there was an extra note in Itachi Uchiha's pocket.

On the other side, at the ninja academy.

In Iruka's office, Gengetsu Shimura sat opposite Iruka, with Karin and Naruto Uzumaki standing behind him, both with their heads down, looking like they had done something wrong.

Shimura Gengetsu wore a smile on his face, but inwardly he was complaining.

Unexpectedly, he became a parent before even having children, and was even called in by the school teachers.

Iruka's expression was also very strange.

He invited the parents, not the student's older brother.

"this..."

boom!

Without saying a word, Shimura Gengetsu slammed a work ID on the table. "Shimura Gengetsu, grandson of Danzo, the Hokage's assistant, captain of the Anbu, Karin's guardian, and Naruto Uzumaki's older brother."

"With this identity, you're qualified to handle their affairs, aren't you?"

"Enough, enough." Iruka broke out in a cold sweat and nodded repeatedly.

"Lord Xuan Yue."

Iruka used honorifics, but out of a teacher's sense of responsibility, he still said, "Karin seriously injured a classmate and was hospitalized, and Naruto Uzumaki also helped. I wanted to ask Lord Gengetsu to restrain the children; they can't treat their classmates like this just because they're powerless. We're all comrades..."

"Wait a minute." Shimura Gengetsu raised his hand, turned around and looked at the two of them. "Why did you hit him?"

“Because…” Karin stammered, “because he said my hair wasn’t pretty.”

Naruto casually said, "He said Karin's head looks like a tomato, and she's also a four-eyed person."

Karin really wanted to punch this blond guy.

Wouldn't this ruin her image in Lord Xuan Yue's eyes?

"I see." Shimura Gengetsu suddenly realized, then turned his head back and looked at Iruka with a puzzled expression.

"Shouldn't they have fought back? I think they did the right thing."

Karin's eyes lit up with surprise, while Naruto proudly puffed out his chest and held his head high, practically wagging his tail.

[The host's bond with Naruto Uzumaki has reached the second stage, rewarding Sage Art Affinity (Advanced)]

Iruka finally understood where these two got their habit of attacking without saying a word. "Lord Xuan Yue... this is just a small conflict between children. The other party is certainly at fault, but it doesn't have to come to this extent."

"you are wrong."

Genzuki Shimura shook his head. "Actually, Karin is helping him, making that brat remember what he should and shouldn't say."

"He's only seriously injured now, but if everyone said that after they've all become ninjas, then he should pay with his life."

Gudong.

Iruka felt an extreme chill and couldn't speak for a moment.

Gengetsu Shimura stood up and patted Karin's head. "You did well, but you went a little too lightly. You should have broken her leg. We were just trying to persuade her to do good and not have any psychological barriers. The harder you hit her, the faster she will repent."

Xianglin replied crisply, "I understand, Lord Xuanyue."

Genzuki Shimura smiled and took her hand, preparing to leave, but then suddenly remembered something. "Oh right, Iruka-sensei, you haven't told me that student's name yet."

"I plan to talk to his parents about the child's education."

Iruka: "......."

Are you trying to discuss children's education, or are you trying to educate the children's parents?

Chapter 95 Planting the Seed, An Encounter with Tsunade (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

"Naruto, you did a great job today."

At the school gate, Gengetsu Shimura patted Naruto Uzumaki's head: "Power is for protecting those you respect, not those who are hostile to you."

"When people find that they can be protected by you when they are friends with you, more and more people will naturally choose to be your friends."

"Remember, feelings that are offered to you are never truly appreciated, and you don't need to think about how to gain other people's approval every day."

A person's personality is formed by both innate factors and the influence of the environment.

Gengetsu Shimura believed that the environment played a larger role, but unfortunately, Ashura chakra was something that didn't make any sense.

Otherwise, if it were any normal person, even with someone as genuinely kind to him as Iruka, Naruto would have turned to the dark side long ago.

Gengetsu Shimura wasn't sure what changes Naruto would undergo under his intervention, but he wanted to at least give it a try; after all, uncertainty is part of the fun.

At this moment, Naruto's two blue eyes were blank. Shimura Gengetsu's words were so different from the Third Hokage's usual teachings.

One person said that only by dedicating oneself to others can one gain recognition.

One person said that you only need to help those who approve of you, and you don't need to care about the lives of others.

Naruto's brain capacity was simply too limited to comprehend such a complex concept. For a moment, his brain went blank, and he stood there dumbfounded.

Karin curled her lip in disdain.

What an idiot! Why not just listen to Lord Xuan Yue instead of thinking so much?

"Come on, don't think about it now, I'll treat you to ramen today."

Gengetsu Shimura didn't intend to make Naruto Uzumaki fully understand everything at once; he just wanted to plant a seed in his heart and leave him with a vague impression.

Upon hearing that there was ramen to eat, Naruto immediately snapped out of his daze and started shouting excitedly.

"Time for ramen! Time for ramen!"

In the evening, Xuan Yue returned home with Xiang Lin.