"Take off your mask, let’s have an honest conversation!"
Orochimaru looked at Genya, each word coming out slowly. He still had doubts about Genya’s words.
Representing the Uchiha clan!
Right now, the only one who could represent the Uchiha clan was probably the current clan leader, Uchiha Kinya, a civilian who couldn’t even use ninjutsu.
It seemed that the Uchiha clan was destined to fall.
As he spoke, his eyes subtly glanced at Shisui, who stood behind Genya, his gaze holding a trace of seriousness.
Itachi speculated the one wearing the mask was Shisui.
If it really was Shisui, then perhaps he could have some influence within the Uchiha clan. But when it came to betting on the Uchiha clan’s glory, that was something he couldn’t do.
So, he said the next words—he would meet Genya face to face.
Knowing Genya’s identity, he might still be willing to cooperate.
"Orochimaru, we’re here to talk to you with sincerity, and you still..." Wood Ox felt a surge of anger hearing Orochimaru’s words.
Genya’s identity was a secret of the Uchiha clan. How could it be exposed so carelessly?
Uchiha Shisui also furrowed his brows, taking two steps back behind Genya, his expression cautious as he watched Orochimaru.
He knew Orochimaru’s unpredictable nature. He was worried that if Genya’s identity was exposed, Orochimaru might use it to make a deal with Sarutobi Hiruzen.
But Genya raised his hand to stop them from speaking further, and said seriously, "Since we’re the ones seeking cooperation, we should show some sincerity. What’s wrong with showing our face?"
With that said, Genya’s hand slowly moved to the mask, making a slight motion as he removed it.
Throughout this process, Orochimaru kept his eyes on Genya’s movements, fearing that Genya might perform a transformation jutsu.
However, he was a bit curious about Genya’s delicate hands, which looked like the hands of a child!
But when Genya took off the Monkey mask, Orochimaru was completely stunned.
It was a youthful face, looking no older than seven or eight, with a smile that made him seem harmless.
Orochimaru even began to suspect that the person before him might have, like himself, used the Living Corpse Reincarnation to take over a child’s body.
Just as Orochimaru was curious, Genya’s black flames, which had been concealing his pupils, dissipated, revealing his Dual Pupil!
"You are..." As soon as Orochimaru saw the pair of eyes, a name immediately flashed in his mind. His spies in Konoha had mentioned the name more than once.
And the age matched too!
But when the words reached his mouth, he found it hard to say. It was just too unbelievable!
A seven or eight-year-old child, and yet he possessed such strong power?
Orochimaru was beginning to doubt his sources, especially since the spy had reported that Genya couldn’t perform ninjutsu and could only practice taijutsu with Might Guy!
Yet the person before him had vast chakra. If that weren’t true, he would have been defeated by Kisame during their battle.
"What’s wrong, Orochimaru? Don’t you recognize me? Didn’t your spies in Konoha mention my characteristics?" Genya looked at the shocked Orochimaru and slowly spoke, "A pair of Dual Pupils, the useless Uchiha from Konoha—Uchiha Genya!"
Hearing his name from Genya’s mouth, Orochimaru’s mind exploded. Could it really be him?
Uchiha Genya, the current younger clan leader of the Uchiha clan.
No wonder Genya had spoken about betting on the honor of the Uchiha clan—if anyone could do it, it might just be him.
"Heh... you’ve hidden it well. All of Konoha has been deceived!" Orochimaru looked at Might Guy, his expression growing more serious.
"They even think you’re just a useless child who can’t practice ninjutsu!"
"It seems even Hiruzen-sensei was fooled by you!"
Speaking of which, Orochimaru couldn’t help but feel a little sentimental. The old fox, who was always so scheming, had actually been deceived by a little fox.
He couldn’t bear to imagine how Sarutobi Hiruzen would react if he ever found out about this. Would he be so frustrated he’d spit blood?
"Hidden deep? I don’t think so!" Genya said to Orochimaru. "I never said I wouldn’t practice ninjutsu. It’s just that they assumed it."
Genya was simply using what was on their minds and going along with it.
"So, Atsukara was your creation?" Orochimaru asked, his second question.
"Naturally. I personally founded it a few years ago," Genya replied without hiding anything, calmly admitting it. "You can call me Atsukara ~ Sun Wukong!"
Orochimaru nodded. Genya’s words explained why Atsukara seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, with no trace of its past.
"Atsukara ~ Sun Wukong?" Orochimaru repeated the name and then looked at the two people next to Genya. "Those two beside you, the Wood Ox and Phantom Tiger, should also be from Konoha, right?"
Seeing the deep respect the two showed Genya, Orochimaru even began to suspect they were from the Uchiha clan.
"Shisui, Hayashi, take off your masks and greet Orochimaru!" Genya instructed the two behind him.
Hayashi and Shisui nodded and simultaneously removed their masks.
What came into view were two very young faces, full of vitality and confidence. But when they looked at Genya, their eyes were filled with reverence.
Under Orochimaru’s shocked gaze, the two slowly spoke their names.
"Heh... Looks like I’m getting old!" Orochimaru forced a bitter smile. The strength of these two individuals was enough to rival his own.
But these two were his subordinates, and he couldn’t even imagine how powerful the Atsukara would become in the future, especially with someone like Genya in the mix.
Just moments ago, he had mocked the Uchiha clan’s downfall, thinking that a person who couldn’t even use ninjutsu would be the one to lead the Uchiha.
Now, it seemed like there was someone behind the scenes pulling the strings.
It was likely that many within the Uchiha clan were following his orders. No wonder he dared to involve the Uchiha in his plans.
"You’re not that old, are you?" Kimimaro said, his eyes filled with astonishment as he looked at the figure before him.
He had thought that anyone capable of forcing him to unlock the third stage of the incomplete curse mark would be an Elite Jonin who had been through years of experience in the shinobi world.
But now, looking at the figure before him, he seemed only a year or two older than himself.
Heh... looks like my talent still falls short, Kimimaro thought bitterly.
Beside them, Juugo also felt a tinge of shame. Twice now, he’d been caught by this figure, and even when teaming up with Kimimaro, they were no match for him.
Genya, however, paid no attention to their gazes. There would be plenty more moments for them to be surprised.
"I, Genya, as the Uchiha clan’s future clan leader, offer my cooperation to you!" Genya spoke clearly, his gaze fixed on Orochimaru.
"So, how about it? Do I now have the right to represent the Uchiha clan in cooperating with you?"
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