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

For example, when Shimura Gengetsu demonstrated the third stage of the Flying Thunder God Technique to him, Tobirama Senju felt his old face getting a little hot.

The technique he invented was actually surpassed by his successors.

He did invent many forbidden techniques, but it seems that they were all popularized and developed by later generations.

For example, that guy named Orochimaru also improved the Impure World Reincarnation technique quite a bit.

Hashirama Senju once pointed out this flaw in him: it's not about the quantity of techniques, but the quality. Many of his ninjutsu were half-finished; they looked impressive, but few of them were actually effective.

The ability to kill Uchiha Izuna using the Flying Thunder God Technique was also due to the information gap.

If the opponent knows about his Flying Thunder God Technique in advance, with the Sharingan's perception, there is basically no chance of a successful sneak attack.

Therefore, Tobirama Senju has also gone all out, spending eighteen hours a day researching Hashirama's cells and six hours a day researching and perfecting other ninjutsu, truly achieving the goal of "007".

The trade-off is that the rate of consumption of experimental samples has increased significantly, and even the roots... are becoming insufficient in supply.

After all, they themselves are also conducting certain experiments.

In the past two years, Danzo has been cultivating his character and self-discipline, and Hiruzen Sarutobi has also taken away many of the Root's missions, resulting in a significant decrease in his income.

Just as Shimura Gengetsu returned to the village with Yugao, before they even had a drink of water, Root ninjas came knocking and brought him before Danzo.

"What have you been up to lately?"

Danzo looked at Shimura Gengetsu with a headache. His grandson was becoming more and more mysterious, and he did many things without consulting him at all.

Now he's quietly started doing body art, and the amount he consumes in a few months is more than he does in a year.

The prisons at the root are all empty.

"Old man, don't worry about it."

Gengetsu Shimura poured himself some tea, planning to bring some milk next time he came to leave it here. "I found a pretty talented researcher who is also studying Hashirama cells. Naturally, the consumption is a bit higher, but there are no results yet."

As Shimura Gengetsu spoke, he looked at the arm that Danzo had been covering up.

"I'll upgrade it for you another day, and it will also enhance your chakra."

The two had talked before, but he still couldn't persuade Danzo, who still equipped himself with a resurrection coin.

All Shimura Gengetsu could do was make the resurrection coin look nice and prevent it from triggering his trypophobia when opened.

Upon hearing this, Danzo Shimura was not pleased; instead, he frowned.

"Xuan Yue, are you sure you haven't been scammed?"

He had been collecting research materials from various researchers for years, but none of them had made any breakthroughs. Danzo didn't believe that just anyone could understand the cells between the stems.

"Don't worry, you know what I'm capable of," Shimura Gengetsu said nonchalantly.

"Should I send a few people to help you?" Danzo was still a little worried.

"No need, he's not used to meeting outsiders."

If anyone saw Tobirama Senju, they'd be terrified.

The matter was accomplished in secrecy, and Shimura Gengetsu did not intend to let too many people know about Senju Tobirama's existence.

Danzo didn't say much, but told Gengetsu to find test subjects himself and not to always waste Genbu's resources.

Shimura Gengetsu could only try to make a final move by taking five death row inmates; he needed to get through this period first.

While traveling with Infrared, he took the opportunity to visit Orochimaru. Under the other man's murderous gaze, he took away a lot of experimental samples, finally solving the raw material problem.

Time passed little by little.

This was the most peaceful period in the ninja world after the ninja village era began.

Without large-scale wars, routine frictions between villages have no impact on the world of ordinary people.

The education at the ninja academy is becoming increasingly younger. The knowledge that first-year students used to learn is now being taught in the third and fourth grades. Students are receiving more training in... no, I mean, in the Will of Fire.

Gradually, the idea that the Third Hokage was the strongest Hokage began to circulate in the village.

A wise person may smile on the surface, but who knows what they're really thinking?

Those who are unaware of the situation have even greater confidence in the village, which has fostered a sense of pride.

Gengetsu Shimura settled into a routine, spending most of his time in the village except for a fixed three-month vacation each year, occasionally venturing out on missions.

The tasks that require his involvement are undoubtedly of great difficulty.

Coupled with some minor personal hobbies, the name of the "Konoha Reaper" became increasingly well-known among the upper echelons of the ninja world, keeping people awake at night every time he heard it.

On this day, good news came from the Land of Snow.

Among the survivors, two of them awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan in the most recent competition, meeting Shimura Gengetsu's requirements.

Therefore, he even made a special trip to the Land of Snow to bring the two of them back.

"From now on, you will be Yu Yi and Yu Er, and you will be under Hong's command within the Anbu."

"Yes, Lord Xuan Yue!"

Yu Yi and Yu Er responded loudly, their feelings a mixture of complexity and excitement.

After many years, they finally returned to Konoha, but not as Uchiha, but as two wandering ghosts.

"Sir, when can we go and seek revenge on Itachi Uchiha?" Yu Yi asked impatiently.

Gengetsu Shimura looked at him coldly, "Do you have the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

"No, no."

"What are you going to do if you're not there? Just add another achievement to his reputation as the 'Genocide Weasel'?"

Yu Yi lowered his head in shame.

"Do your jobs well. When the time comes, I will naturally show you the results you want. Now go to the street and buy a few pairs of colored contact lenses. Don't take off your mask casually; it has the effect of isolating chakra."

Asking for flowers

"Yes."

"......"

Perhaps spurred on, six months after Yuichi and Yuji awakened their three-tomoe jades, four more people awakened their three-tomoe jades, the youngest of whom, Yusi, is only eleven years old this year.

He witnessed his parents being killed by Itachi Uchiha, and it was only because Shisui Uchiha was so skilled at concealment that he was not exposed.

At that time, the single-magatama was unlocked, and two years later, the double-magatama was unlocked.

If he weren't so young, he might have awakened his Sharingan even earlier, making him a potential candidate for awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan.

An eleven-year-old with three tomoe... I really want Sasuke to see that.

The Third Battalion of the Anbu is now completely under the control of Shimura Gengetsu, and Hiruzen Sarutobi can't get involved. Even if a few more Uchiha were to appear, or even if Orochimaru were to appear, he wouldn't know.

And so, the year 60 arrived in Konoha.

April 1st.

For many, it's just an ordinary day, no different from any other day; the ninja world doesn't celebrate April Fool's Day.

But for the Shimura family, it was an incredibly important day, especially this year.

Today is Shimura Gengetsu's sixteenth birthday. After today, he will be considered an adult in the ninja world, able to get married, have children, and start a family.

The Shimura family home was bustling with activity early in the morning.

Misa Uzumaki and Shizuka Uchiha prepared the ingredients, Yugao Uzuki and Samui cleaned up, and Kazuki Izumi arranged the celebratory items he had prepared in advance.

Even Karin took a day off to stay home with her Lord Gengetsu all day, running around the room like a little helper.

With such a lively scene below, Shimura Gengetsu naturally couldn't sleep either.

I got up with a yawn, changed into some casual clothes, and went downstairs.

At sixteen, the boy was in his prime, and his adorable face had fully blossomed. Although the phrase "sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes" might be considered common, it was the perfect description for Shimura Gengetsu, as sharp and charismatic as he was.

Seeing him come down, Uchiha Izumi quickly ran over, "Xuan Yue, did I disturb you? It's my fault, I forgot to set up a soundproof barrier for you."

Uchiha Hikaru Byakugan was practically rolling his eyes as he tied a bow to the table.

This spring is truly pampered to the extreme.

Shimura Gengetsu smiled and stroked Izumi's smooth, long hair. "It's alright, I've slept enough too."

He looked around with a hint of helplessness. "It's just a birthday celebration, there's no need for such a grand display."

“That won’t do.” Uchiha Izumi immediately shook her head. “This is her sixteenth birthday; we have to take it seriously.”

Yekura, Samui, Kurenai, and Yugao all nodded subconsciously, strongly agreeing with Uchiha Izumi's statement.

They've been waiting for this day for so many years. The little cabbage is almost an old cabbage, and the pig has finally grown up and can root for the cabbage. They have to celebrate properly.

Even Karin nodded seriously.

In her mind, nothing concerning Gengetsu Shimura was a small matter. This was no big deal; the whole village should come to give gifts and wish Lord Gengetsu a happy birthday.

Seeing that no one agreed with him, Shimura Gengetsu stopped caring.

Sitting on the sofa, she nudged the idle Kurenai with her bottom.

Everyone else is busy, why are you the only one idle?

Kurenai playfully slapped him, "I worked overtime last night dealing with official business and didn't sleep at all. Can't you let me rest for a while?"