"I want to go see the Land of Earth!"
Genya nodded calmly, watching his father ramble on, feeling a bit helpless. It seemed like he was still very worried.
"Genya, you don't know, the Tsuchikage Onoki's hatred for us is almost written on his face. If you go there, you might..." Uchiha Kinya tried to persuade Genya again.
"Dad, enough already, I've made up my mind!" Genya looked at his father, not letting him continue.
If he could meet Onoki, that would be something Genya wanted. Even if Onoki didn't come to find him, Genya might still seek out the Tsuchikage to spar with him.
The goal is to copy Dust Release!
"Fine, I can't stop you, but be careful in the Land of Earth!" Uchiha Kinya sighed in defeat, "I don't understand why Onoki dislikes our Uchiha clan so much!"
Back when he was doing business, Uchiha Kinya almost lost a deal with Iwagakure.
Genya smiled. Why did Onoki hate the Uchiha clan? Of course, it was because Uchiha Madara, the former clan leader, had beaten Onoki when they were younger, and it left a lasting impression on him.
"When are we leaving?" Genya asked.
"Alright, I'll leave tomorrow!"
"Take Shin with you, he might be able to help with some things."
This time, Genya didn't refuse.
Now that the Uchiha clan had united, with even Uchiha Shisui in the basement of the hospital, he wasn't too worried about the safety of the clan. Having Uchiha Shin come along could be helpful.
That evening, when Genya returned home, he saw Hikari yawning with dark circles under her eyes, looking tired and disheveled.
"What's wrong?" Genya asked, concerned.
"My teacher kept me busy researching seal techniques all afternoon. It's so complicated that I still feel a little dizzy!" Hikari patted her head, trying to force herself to stay alert.
"You~~ Didn't I tell you to rest properly? I just left, and you went straight to find your teacher?" Genya said, frustrated. He had been making sure Hikari rested these past few days, which was why he kept her close to him. "Are you not listening to me?"
But once he got busy, Hikari would slip away to handle her own things!
It was as if she didn't even know what exhaustion was.
In fact, Genya had noticed how hard Hikari had been working these past days.
In order not to become a burden to him in terms of strength, she would wake up early every morning to train with him. After their training, she wouldn't rest either.
Usually, she would head straight to the lab for experiments or go help her teacher, Toshi, study seals!
She didn't leave any time for herself.
Although Hikari had a special constitution, Genya was still worried that pushing herself too much at her young age would affect her future growth.
Hikari tried to explain, "Genya-sama, I'm fine, really! I'm not tired at all!"
"Tomorrow, I'm going to escort supplies to the Land of Earth. You'll come with me!" Genya ignored her protest and said directly.
Though escorting goods was still a task, it was much lighter than the high-intensity work Hikari had been doing. It would give her a chance to relax and see the outside world.
In the future, Hikari would be one of the most important members of Atsukara. It was time for her to experience the ninja world.
"But..." Hikari hesitated as she thought about the tasks she still had lined up for tomorrow. She still had so many things and experiments left unfinished!
"No buts. We're leaving together tomorrow!" Genya didn't give Hikari any chance to refuse and made a firm decision.
Just like that, another person was added to the cargo escort group for tomorrow.
"Genya, it's time to leave!" Uchiha Shin walked into the office and saw Genya, fully equipped and wearing Uchiha clothing. His eyes lit up.
He hadn't paid much attention before, but it seemed like Genya had grown quite a bit.
"Let's go!" Genya nodded. Hikari obediently followed behind Genya, helping him carry some luggage, just like a little maid accompanying him.
"Uh, Hikari, what do you think you're doing? Genya and I are going out for a mission!" Uchiha Shin saw Hikari following them and couldn't help but ask, "You should stay in Konoha and work on your experiments!"
As he said this, he emphasized the experiments.
Hadn't his long-awaited cell serum still not been finished? He had been waiting so long, it had always been a burden in his heart.
Seeing Hikari and her brother, along with that kid Neji, getting stronger little by little, his anticipation for the cell serum only grew.
"Uncle Shin, this time Hikari is coming with me!" Genya interrupted Uchiha Shin's words and spoke directly.
"Genya... You know my cell serum..." Uchiha Shin said, a little frustrated. Having Hikari go along meant delaying the serum's progress, didn't it?
"Uncle Shin, don't worry. After this trip, your cell serum should be a success. You won't need me for the experiments anymore!" Hikari reassured him from the side.
"Really?" Uchiha Shin's eyes lit up completely.
"Yes!" Hikari nodded seriously. Actually... the cell serum had already been completed, but Genya wanted him to wait.
"Alright. Let's hurry and leave. Quick in and quick out!" Uchiha Shin said excitedly after hearing about this kid. She quickly walked out, and Genya got into a cart pulled by an ox and left Konoha.
{In Naruto, ox-drawn carts are seen, but only by nobles!}
Genya, Uchiha Shin, and Hikari sat in the ox cart at the front, while behind them, ordinary ninjas escorted the goods. Yes, ordinary ninjas.
Uchiha Kinya was heading to Iwagakure this time. Apart from Genya and Uchiha Shin, the rest were just regular ninjas from the merchant guild.
Genya stared ahead, his mind serious. The Land of Earth was not to be underestimated.
After all, they had once sent ten thousand ninjas to surround and kill the Third Raikage. He needed to think carefully about how to face Onoki.
As for dealing with Deidara, should he use genjutsu to make Deidara experience the horror of illusions in advance, or should he defeat him head-on, making him truly respect him and follow his lead?
Thinking about it, Genya shook his head. These decisions could be made after meeting with those two. But his ultimate goal was to make Deidara willingly follow him.
Suddenly, he noticed someone rapidly approaching their group.
He checked the chakra levels and almost immediately recognized the person. An old acquaintance. But why was he here?
Thinking this, Genya didn't move.
The figure quickly blocked Genya's path, without saying a word to either Genya or Shin. Instead, he threw a shuriken aimed at Genya's forehead.
Genya didn't budge. Hikari leaped and struck the shuriken, smashing it. She glared at the black-clad ninja. "Who are you? Why are you attacking Genya-sama?"
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