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

"........"

The announcement was short and concise.

Gengetsu Shimura quickly finished reading it and understood it rapidly.

Both major updates are good things for him.

Firstly, at least he won't have to exchange names when he kills people anymore, acting like a lunatic.

He was clearly a low-key and good kid, but the system forced him into what he is now. In the past six months, he has spent more time reading materials at the root than cultivating.

This saved him a lot of trouble.

The second one is even better; it not only doesn't increase the difficulty for him, but also adds extra rewards.

After all, some people's bonds are too hard to farm, and their skill level isn't very high either.

For example, Jiraiya's Sage Mode affinity is something that very few people in the entire ninja world possess. Shimura Gengetsu originally planned to wait until Naruto grew up in the future, but now it seems that it's not necessary.

After closing the update announcement, the personal attributes panel comes into view.

[Name: Genzuki Shimura]

【Sex: Male】

Age: Eight years old

[Date of Birth: April 1st, Konoha Calendar 46]

[Chakra Attributes: Fire, Wind (Limit Break), Earth, Water, Lightning, Yin, Yang (Ultimate)]

Total Chakra: 20.3 ka (one ka is approximately equal to five standard Jonin chakra)

[Chakra Control Talent: Ultimate]

[Mastery of Ninjutsu: A large number of conventional ninjutsu, some forbidden techniques, and burn-style ninjutsu]

[Attribute Transformation: Wind and Fire attribute transformation (maximum), Earth, Lightning, and Water attribute transformation (mastery)]

[Special Talents: Senju Bloodline (Common, Under Development), Sharingan (Two Tomoe), Swordsmanship Genius, Darkest Thing in the Ninja World, Mother-in-Law's Expectation, Spatial Ability (2/3), Uchiha Bloodline (Ultimate), Sage Art Affinity (Beginner), Scorching Release]

[Evaluation: You've left the beginner's village and truly entered the ranks of the ninja world's strong, but you're only a bottom-tier Kage-level ninja. There aren't many Kage-level ninjas weaker than you. Please continue to work hard and strive to become the social butterfly of the ninja world, building bonds with everyone.]

Previously, all attributes were in bright silver font, but now some have turned gold, making them look like buttons.

Shimura Gengetsu randomly clicked on one, and another pop-up window immediately appeared.

[Earth Attribute Nature Change (Mastery), Upgradeable (0/500)]

Do I need 500 bond points...?

Xuan Yue didn't rush to upgrade, but instead opened other options to get a general understanding of the system's prices.

Upgrading the Sexual Transformation Mastery level to Ultimate requires 500 Bond Points, and from Ultimate to Limit Break, it requires 1500 points.

The same price applies to improving one's talent; it's the special abilities that are more expensive.

For example, his Thousand Hands bloodline requires 2,000 points just to upgrade from ordinary to excellent, and from excellent to the ultimate, it is estimated to require at least 4,000 points.

Upgrading from beginner to intermediate level in Immortal Affinity requires a full three thousand points, demonstrating how highly the system values ​​this ability.

He initially thought the system was being very generous by giving him a thousand points, but it turned out to be barely enough to fill a tooth gap.

It seems the system is encouraging him to build bonds with more people...

Although the first stage only has one point, the third stage has a full one hundred points. But over the years, apart from those who are his closest friends, there are very few people with whom he has established a third-stage bond.

Even Izumi Loli hasn't reached the third stage yet.

It wasn't that Quan didn't have deep feelings for her; it was just that the little girl was too young and her feelings weren't intense enough yet.

If you nurture it for a few more years, it will naturally come to fruition.

Therefore, high volume is the key to success, and the best way to achieve this is through sheer volume...

A life-or-death bond not only brings generous rewards but also bonus points—it's an absolute steal!

Lying in bed, Shimura Gengetsu's killing intent was already stirring.

He couldn't wait to participate in the Chunin Exams, hoping that as many ninjas from other countries as possible would come, so he could have a good time killing them.

After completing the Scorching Release training and successfully reaching the Kage level.

Shimura Gengetsu's training intensity has decreased, at least he won't be leaving early and returning late like he did a few days ago.

He introduced Yekura to Kurenai and Yugao, but Yekura was wearing a Root mask during the introduction, so they couldn't see her true face.

This mask is specially made; even the whites of the eyes cannot see through it, making it a means of maintaining secrecy.

Just when Gengetsu thought he could simply wait for the Chunin Exams to arrive, Danzo suddenly sent someone to deliver a message.

He has found the culprit who leaked the intelligence.

Upon receiving the news, Shimura Gengetsu immediately grabbed the Kusanagi Sword, grabbed Yokura, and rushed into the Root base, Danzo's office.

"Old man, where is he?" Xuan Yue entered, exuding a murderous aura, looking left and right.

"The person is not with me."

Danzo slowly stood up, put the pocket on his head, and walked up to Gengetsu.

"That person's identity is rather special. I want to see Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude."

"But don't worry, the culprit will definitely die. I'm just taking this opportunity to test Hiruzen."

Knowing Xuan Yue's temperament, Danzo made a point of explaining, then said to Ye Cang, "We're going to see the Third Hokage. You're not suitable to come along, so just stay at the Root base."

Ye Cang did not answer, but looked at Xuan Yue instead.

She only left the room quietly after seeing him nod.

Seeing this, Danzo slightly raised his eyelids, and his eyes, which had been squinting, opened slightly. "It seems you've managed her well."

Xuan Yue stretched and shook her head. "You don't understand. This is the power of bonds."

The bloody practices at the root can only cultivate elites, but cannot produce strong individuals.

Chakra is the combination of mental and physical energy. How can one become powerful if emotions are suppressed?

However, bonds can differ. Sometimes, a burst of willpower can truly raise a ninja's ceiling, just like the father-son duo Might Guy and Might Dai.

Because of the power of bonds, one kicked the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist into a bunch of lucky clowns, and the other almost brought the final chapter to a close, making it arguably the strongest blow from a ninja without any cheat codes.

"Humph."

Danzo walked slowly outside, not wanting to discuss this issue with Gengetsu. "It's not time to see the outcome yet. You'll regret it someday."

The two left the Root base and soon arrived at the Hokage Building.

Ignoring the group of ninjas queuing at the door, Danzo pushed the door open and entered, even kicking out Nara Shikaku, who was reporting inside.

Arrogant, extremely arrogant.

When Hiruzen Sarutobi saw his old friend, he could only sigh helplessly.

Without needing to say more, he already knew the purpose of their visit, as the secret service had already reported the intelligence.

"Hiruzen, what do you mean?"

Danzo tapped the ground twice with his heavy cane and asked in a low voice.

"That is indeed very excessive."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slowly, observing Danzo's changing expression. "But this should only be his personal problem. Don't involve other innocent people."

"Especially during this special period, with envoys from the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth already here, let's not make too much of a fuss."

"It's really scary."

Danzo was satisfied with Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude and nodded slightly. "I will only punish the ringleaders and will not kill the innocent indiscriminately."

"Old man, who is the murderer?"

Xuan Yue, who was standing to the side, was getting impatient. Couldn't these two old geezers just be a little clearer? They were always playing riddles. She really wanted to punch them one by one.

Danzo slowly closed his eyes and coldly uttered a name.

"Hinata...Mingyao!".

Chapter Sixty: The Hyuga clan has been surrounded, and the main branch elders? Kill them!

Hinata Akira

People of the Hyuga clan?

Upon hearing the name, Shimura Gengetsu was momentarily stunned. He searched his memory and confirmed that he had never heard of this person before.

Danzo chuckled coldly, "This old man isn't much younger than me and Hiruzen. He's been retired for many years, so of course you haven't heard of him."

"But there's one thing you definitely know."

"A member of the Hyuga clan's main branch was once captured by Kirigakure..."

"It's him?" Xuan Yue suddenly realized and blurted out.

"That's right, this is Hyuga Meiyou, the disgrace of the Hyuga clan's main family." Danzo looked down on this coward who was captured and then exchanged for a large sum of money, his tone full of sarcasm.