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

"Choose you, my foot! I've been eating a lot of sweets lately. If I can't let you taste the sweetness, who will wake him up?"

"........"

Ignoring the commotion, Uchiha Izumi focused on throwing her shuriken. Although she didn't show off her skills like Uchiha Itachi, the result was the same: both shuriken hit the center red circle.

"You're really amazing, Izumi."

Gengetsu Shimura praised her generously, and the little girl gave a cute smile, stepping back to make room for her.

“Xuan Yue is definitely more powerful than me.”

"That's right, watch closely." Shimura Gengetsu smiled slightly, took out a shuriken from his ninja tool bag, and Kazama Shuichi also turned his gaze over.

Gengetsu Shimura and Itachi Uchiha were two geniuses in their class, and both came from prestigious families.

Uchiha Itachi has just demonstrated strength commensurate with his reputation; now it's up to Shimura Gengetsu.

One second later.

Boom~!

Several archery targets suddenly exploded, startling the students.

Kazama Shuichi stared at Shimura Gengetsu, completely dumbfounded. "Why does your shuriken have explosive tags attached to it?"

He saw it clearly: Shimura Gengetsu's shuriken grazed the target, and the explosive tag attached to it detonated, destroying several nearby targets.

Gengetsu Shimura looked completely at ease.

"It increases the margin for error. If the shuriken misses, the explosive tag can achieve the same effect."

"Just tell me whether you got it or not."

Shuichi Kazama: "..."

Chapter Six: Conflict, the Big Fat Sheep: Uchiha Itachi

"Shimura-kun, the purpose of shuriken training is to improve your throwing accuracy. Wouldn't using explosive tags defeat the purpose?"

Even though Shimura Gengetsu's identity was not simple, Kazama Shuichi still couldn't help but give him a lecture.

A single explosive tag costs around 300 taels of silver, and the price may rise during wartime due to shortages of supplies.

Three hundred ryo can buy three bowls of Ichiraku Ramen, which is no small amount.

Normally, a ninja carries at most a dozen or so shuriken on a mission. How could they possibly carry one shuriken with them? That would be too extravagant; the money earned from missions wouldn't even be enough to cover their expenses.

Gengetsu Shimura waved his hand, "Teacher, as long as we achieve our goal, it doesn't matter what methods we use. It's just an explosive tag, I can afford to buy tens of thousands of them."

Kazama Shuichi was speechless, and his classmates were also stunned by Shimura Gengetsu's extravagance.

[The host has established a bond with Kazama Shuichi, 'I Have a Rich Student,' and received the reward 'Earth Release Chakra (Good)']

[The host has formed a bond of fear with classmate A, and has been rewarded with '0.1 standard genin chakra'.]

[The host forms a silent bond with classmate B and gains swordsmanship talent (normal)]

"......"

As the notification sounds rang out one after another, Shimura Gengetsu's eyes narrowed with a smile.

He certainly mastered throwing techniques, and was quite good at them.

But in order to become stronger and make a lasting impression on others, Gengetsu Shimura had no choice but to do some unexpected things.

He has now cleared almost all of the class's first-stage bonds.

Apart from

Shimura Gengetsu looked at the expressionless Uchiha Itachi and narrowed his eyes slightly.

No wonder it's a weasel that started contemplating the meaning of life at the age of four; its emotions are remarkably stable.

........

Before we knew it, it was time to get out of school.

Shimura Gengetsu and Uchiha Izumi walked out of the school gate. Izumi invited Gengetsu to go to her house for dinner.

The two chatted and laughed all the way, neither paying attention to Itachi Uchiha who was traveling with them.

Shimura Gengetsu was fairly clear about Uchiha Izumi's family situation; it wasn't very good.

Izumi's father was an adopted son-in-law and a ninja from another tribe. He sacrificed himself to protect her during the Nine-Tails' rampage.

My mother was just an ordinary Uchiha clan member, only a Chunin in strength, and hadn't even awakened her Sharingan.

Bloodline clans like the Uchiha and Hyuga usually place great importance on protecting their bloodlines, and most of them practice intra-clan marriage.

If Izumi's father hadn't married into the family, there would have been no possibility between them, but the other Uchiha clan members still treated her family badly and she was often ostracized.

"Halt! This is Uchiha clan territory. Outsiders are not allowed to enter!"

Two Uchiha clansmen stood guard at the gate like door gods, blocking Shimura Gengetsu and Uchiha Izumi with their hands outstretched, looking as arrogant as if they were the best in the world.

For details on what it will look like, please refer to the future Erzhuzi, especially the Sunny Pillar.

There are reasons why the Uchiha clan has a bad reputation.

Besides the fear and underhanded tactics of those in power, there were also many reasons within themselves. They looked down on everyone, as if everyone in the village except the Uchiha was useless.

Who would like someone like that?

“Senior, Xuan Yue is my friend,” Quan said hurriedly, but the two guards just shook their heads coldly. “Rules are rules. You can only go in by yourself.”

Gengetsu Shimura chuckled lightly, "Those who know understand that the Uchiha belong to Konoha, but those who don't might think that Konoha belongs to the Uchiha. I can walk into the Hokage's office whenever I want. Do you Uchiha want to go independent?"

The two guards' expressions changed, and so did Itachi, who followed them back.

Before he could speak, a dignified voice came from inside the gate:

"Young man, you are joking. The Uchiha are naturally part of Konoha, and we welcome you to visit us."

The guard turned around and saw who it was; cold sweat immediately broke out on his forehead, and he quickly bowed respectfully.

"Chief Fugaku."

“Father.” Itachi Uchiha came to his side.

Fugaku Uchiha simply nodded to his son, ignoring the two guards, and walked straight to Shimura Gengetsu and Izumi's side, giving them a kind smile and speaking softly:

"Young man, you must be Shimura Gengetsu. I've often heard Itachi mention you. Welcome to the Uchiha clan."

"Are they really welcoming us?" Shimura Gengetsu asked with the innocent curiosity of a child. "Then why are these two uncles so fierce?"

“They misunderstood me.” Fugaku Uchiha quickly found an excuse. “The purpose of the guards was only to identify spies, not to stop friends.”

"Tsk." Shimura Gengetsu shook his head and sighed, "What use are subordinates who can't even understand orders? It's better to hand them over to my grandfather for a few days of training. I guarantee they'll be obedient to you when they come back, Uncle. He's very good at that."

Fugaku Uchiha's smile froze.

Let Danzo train you?

He was afraid that when the two of them returned, they would be blind for various reasons.

"No need for Lord Danzo to worry, I will discipline them properly." After saying that, Fugaku glared fiercely at the two guards, almost as if he was about to activate his Sharingan.

Ding!

[The host has established an adversarial bond with Uchiha Hiro, and is rewarded with Yin attribute chakra (good)]

[The host has established an adversarial bond with Uchiha Takashi, and is rewarded with Yin attribute chakra (good)]

[The host establishes a bond with Uchiha Fugaku, and is rewarded with Yin-attribute chakra (genius)]

[The host has established a bond with Uchiha Itachi, and is rewarded with the special talent 'One-on-Seven Combat Talent']

Shimura Gengetsu's body trembled, and he quickly commanded the system in his mind not to merge yet. He maintained his composure, smiled at Fugaku, and then looked at Uchiha Itachi, his eyes changing slightly.

Fat sheep...

If Kakashi is considered to be evenly matched with anyone in the ninja world, he can handle anyone.

Uchiha Itachi was the other extreme.

Those weaker than him can be instantly killed, while those stronger can be outmaneuvered or even defeated by his eye techniques and terrifying tactical intelligence.

While the Mangekyou Sharingan played a crucial role, his combat talent should not be overlooked.

Sasuke's eyes were ruined after only two days of use, while Itachi Uchiha was able to last for so many years; the difference is obvious.

Even if Shimura Gengetsu disliked the filial son's character, he had to admit that Uchiha Itachi, like Namikaze Minato, had reached the peak of Kage-level strength.

.........

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Chapter 7 The Deadly Predicament Faced by the Uchiha Clan

Watching the two children leave, Fugaku's smile gradually faded, replaced by a gloomy expression as he coldly stared at the two guards:

"The workload will be doubled next week. Inform everyone that no one is allowed to stop Shimura Gengetsu from coming over in the future."

The two Uchiha clan members reluctantly agreed and returned to their posts.