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

Gengetsu Shimura replied nonchalantly, "This is not a good choice for reincarnation."

"Where there's a will, there's a way; there's always a possibility of success."

"Let's wait and see."

After walking around, Shimura Gengetsu saw many familiar faces.

Kidomaru, Jirobo, Susumu Sasuke, Tayuya, Suigetsu Hozuki, and Jugo, who is born with natural energy.

When he saw Tayuya, Shimura Gengetsu glanced at her a couple more times; no one else could pique his interest.

As for Jugo, the celestial energy within him is indeed of great research value and has become his primary focus.

After admiring the collection, Orochimaru took Shimura Gengetsu back to the laboratory and began teaching him from the most basic cell theory.

Although Shimura Gengetsu is academically weak in some aspects, he acquired Yakushi Kabuto's research talent a long time ago and spent two thousand bond points to level up to advanced.

His learning ability surprised even Orochimaru.

Are all geniuses interconnected?

Not only is he a monster as a ninja, but he also has a terrifying talent for scientific research.

If he hadn't been wary of Shimura Gengetsu's strength, he would have branded him and kept him as his experimental assistant.

In the blink of an eye, half a year has passed.

During the past six months, Shimura Gengetsu has been traveling between Otogakure and Konoha. With the Flying Thunder God technique, no one noticed anything unusual.

No one knew that the village's rising star had become Orochimaru's disciple.

On the contrary, his recent low profile has improved the Third Hokage's mood considerably, allowing him to devote more energy to training Kakashi.

Kakashi has recently risen to fame, successfully completing several high-difficulty missions, further solidifying his reputation as the Copy Ninja...

Gengetsu Shimura had figured out Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts.

Do you want to train Kakashi, raise his prestige, and then have him succeed you as Hokage?

That's a good idea. After all, we live in a peaceful era. While a shadow's combat strength is important, the most important thing is their reputation and the impression they leave on others.

Itachi Uchiha's statement was actually quite correct.

It's not that becoming a Shadow guarantees everyone's approval, but rather that only those who gain everyone's approval can become Shadows.

As for how to recognize it, or whether you truly understand it, then you don't need to worry about that.

Anyway, how many times in Konoha so far have the Kage been chosen by ordinary ninjas and civilians?

The Second Hokage was recognized by the clan leader, the Third Hokage was appointed by the Second Hokage alone, and the Fourth Hokage, Orochimaru, was tricked. If there were to be an election, it would be hard to say who would win between him and Minato Namikaze.

The Yellow Flash is formidable, but Orochimaru, who has served as a frontline commander on numerous occasions and has a distinguished record of victories, is not someone to be trifled with.

As for Tsunade's future, it was decided by several elders and Jiraiya in a meeting, without giving the lower-level people any choice.

What good is the villagers' approval?

Just kidding, don't take it seriously.

After figuring out the Third Hokage's intentions, Gengetsu Shimura stopped caring. He had observed the shop owners in the village who had bullied Naruto; some had been driven away, while others had been fined until they were bankrupt.

It's obvious that this was Kakashi's doing.

The seeds planted have taken root and sprouted. In the future, Kakashi will also become estranged from the Third Hokage. He himself has no obsession with the position of Hokage, so there is nothing to worry about.

The plans of the third generation are destined to fail.

The village was peaceful, and Gengetsu Shimura devoted more of his energy to the Sound Village, working with Orochimaru to research Hashirama cells and the Reaper Death Seal.

Meanwhile, some changes have occurred within the Akatsuki organization.

While on a mission in Kirigakure, Itachi Uchiha and Juzo Biwa encountered the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi. After Yagura fully transformed into his Tailed Beast form, Juzo Biwa delivered a memorable performance, splitting a Tailed Beast Ball with his sword before dying. Itachi Uchiha then fled the scene.

In fact, all of this was arranged by Obito Uchiha, with the aim of making room for Kisame Hoshigaki to become Itachi Uchiha's teammate and be responsible for monitoring him.

Upon receiving the order, Kisame Hoshigaki grinned, turned around and told Kabuto Yakushi the news, and arranged to meet that person in the Land of Waves.

Gengetsu Shimura readily agreed.

The Land of Waves, a small island nation shrouded in a thick fog.

Looking at Samehada, Kisame arrived at the agreed-upon location.

Swish!

A figure, slightly shorter than him, appeared five meters away without his noticing.

The thick fog dissipated somewhat with the help of a gentle breeze.

Kisame narrowed his small eyes and carefully examined the newcomer. After a moment, he recognized the newcomer's identity.

"Konoha's Reaper, Shimura Gengetsu?"

"Are you the master that Kabuto mentioned?"

"He'll also be your future superior," Shimura Gengetsu reminded him.

"Ho ho ho!"

Kisame laughed loudly, "This is really interesting. A child who is not even an adult yet knows so many secrets of the ninja world and can see right through my mind. How did you do that?"

"Age is not a problem, and I know a lot of secrets."

Gengetsu Shimura waved his hand, appearing relaxed. "As payment for doing things for me, I can help you see through this false world and answer the questions in your heart."

"As for its authenticity, you can verify it yourself in the future. Isn't that also a kind of fun?"

Kisame nodded in agreement. "You're right. The process of pursuing the truth is indeed very meaningful."

"but!"

call!

Samehada sliced ​​through the air, pointing directly at Shimura Gengetsu, "These alone are not enough to completely convince me. You must also demonstrate the corresponding strength to prove that you are qualified to control me!"

"Defeat you?"

“That’s right.” Kisame’s smile was sinister. “The renowned Shinigami of Konoha shouldn’t refuse my challenge, right?”

"of course not."

Genjuro Shimura rubbed his hands together happily. Snake was behaving himself now, not giving him a chance to cause trouble.

The girls at home are just sparring partners, so we can't hit them too hard.

He hadn't stretched his muscles in a long time.

Kisame is a good fit; he has plenty of chakra and is an excellent target.

"Come on, showing your strength can also better boost employee morale. Don't feel pressured, just use your strongest power."

"That's really refreshing, just my style."

Kisame praised, then inserted his greatsword Samehada into his feet and obediently began to form hand seals.

Gengetsu Shimura's lips twitched.

He truly deserves to be called the most honest person in the ninja world.

Chapter 118 The Birth of a Musical Person, Reincarnation in Edo Tensei!

"Lord Xuan Yue, I was overestimating myself."

An hour later, Kisame lay weakly on the ground, and Samehada next to him had shrunk by more than half.

He doesn't even have the strength to lift a finger; those last half hour were a nightmare.

Gengetsu Shimura did not use any other methods; like him, he only used three abilities: Water Release, swordsmanship, and taijutsu.

He lost miserably in all three competitions. His most prized Water Release technique was no match for the opponent's Sea Release technique, and he was so overwhelmed that he saw his grandmother.

Samehada has the ability to absorb chakra, but there is a limit to how efficient it can absorb it. Eventually, it gets so full that it can't absorb any more.

As for swordsmanship and physical skills, that goes without saying. Samehada is a large sword that uses strength to overwhelm people, but even with Samehada, his strength is no match for Shimura Gengetsu. His speed and swordsmanship were completely crushed, and his face was even swollen from being kicked.

Although it was said to have lasted for an hour, the only real back-and-forth fighting was in the first fifteen minutes; after that, it was just him getting beaten up.

"You're not bad either, you can take a beating pretty well."

After the activity, Shimura Gengetsu felt much better.

He tossed Kisame two soldier rations, and after Kisame ate them and regained some strength, he stood up again before asking, "So, do you think I'm qualified to be your superior now?"

"It's my pleasure."

Kisame grinned. "With that overwhelming water-style attack just now, you should be the Mizukage, not Madara Uchiha's puppet."

"What Uchiha Madara?"

Gengetsu Shimura waved his hand, "The masked man's true identity is Obito Uchiha."

Kisame Hoshigaki was stunned.

Uchiha Obito?

What is that?