Chapter 58 : Kidnapping!!

"People from the Hidden Cloud Village are here for negotiations?" 

When Genya heard the news, he glanced in the direction of the Hyuga clan and murmured softly, "The Hyuga clan might be in trouble!"

If it were in the past, when the Sarutobi Police Force hadn't taken over that area, he might have been able to help. 

But now… 

Ever since the Sarutobi Police Force took over that region, the Uchiha clan members have been treated with hostility whenever they go there. 

Sometimes, the Sarutobi clan members even drive the Uchiha away when they try to visit.

The Hyuga clan didn't stand up for the Uchiha when their police force was split up, so they can fend for themselves now. 

Genya had no intention of getting involved in the Hyuga clan's affairs, nor did he have a way to, since that area wasn't under the Uchiha Police Force's jurisdiction.

He'd heard that the Hidden Cloud Village people would be staying for a few days, but he had no idea when they might make a move against the Hyuga clan.

"Hey, Guy, don't you have anything else to do today? Why are you still training with us?" On a cliff, Genya had just run several laps around Konoha and was resting against a rock.

Beside him were Might Guy and Senju Hikari.

"Huh? What else would I be doing? I don't have any missions right now!" Guy said, puzzled. He was too straightforward and honest to understand what Genya was implying.

"People from the Hidden Cloud Village are here to negotiate. With your skills, you should be able to get a guard position, guarding the Hokage!" 

Genya was speechless. With Guy's strength, he could definitely stand behind the Third Hokage and face off against the Hidden Cloud representatives.

The best in taijutsu.

"Those tasks are for the geniuses of Konoha, like Kakashi and Shisui," Guy said, looking a bit downcast. 

Even though he could now call himself the best in taijutsu, in a world that revolved around ninjutsu, taijutsu was often overlooked and undervalued.

Compared to Kakashi and Shisui, he would always be lower on the list.

After all,

To the ninja of the world, taijutsu had its limits, but ninjutsu had endless possibilities.

"Haha… Well, training your body isn't so bad. Don't think too much about it!" Genya laughed, steering the conversation away.

The Third Hokage was still choosing people he trusted, like Kakashi and Uchiha Shisui.

Genya was curious, though—why hadn't the Third Hokage brought Guy into the Anbu? 

The main reason was probably that Guy's focus on taijutsu wasn't suitable for Anbu. Another reason was Guy's straightforward personality, making him difficult to manipulate.

Once again, Genya sparred with Guy, only to be thoroughly defeated.

However…

Even Guy was having a hard time; his forehead was covered in beads of sweat.

"I'm heading off. Guy, make sure Hikari doesn't overtrain. She still has to visit Toshi-san tonight to study medical ninjutsu!" Genya said, leaping off the cliff.

He pushed off a few times mid-air, landing gracefully on the ground below.

Then, he headed toward the business district.

"That kid's becoming more of a monster every day!" Guy couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief as he watched Genya's small figure disappear. His once-proud taijutsu didn't seem all that impressive in front of this kid. 

Especially after spending so much time with this kid, it was quite disheartening.

Right now, Genya's strength was already greater than when he was twelve. Who knows what he will be like when he grows up.

"Hana, you should take a break too!" Might Guy didn't forget Genya's instructions and reminded her from the side.

This little girl had quite the talent as well. She was already strong, and her future achievements might even surpass his own.

"No, I want to keep training!" Senju Hikari, however, was watching Genya's figure gradually disappear into the distance, feeling that the gap between them was only growing.

"Little girl, you don't need to compare yourself to that kid. He's a monster!" Might Guy was a bit speechless as he said this.

In reality, physical training also had its limits. Hikari was still young, and if she continued to push herself with extreme exercises, it might damage her body.

Of course, Genya, that "monster," didn't count. As a fellow practitioner of taijutsu, Might Guy could sense the vast and powerful life force within Genya's body, something only those who trained in body techniques could truly feel.

"No, I want to keep up with Genya. I won't be a burden to him!" After saying this, Hikari turned and continued her strength training, her small frame brimming with determination.

Having followed Genya for some time now, she could feel that Genya had his own beliefs and aspirations.

She didn't want to be the one left behind.

However, Senju Hikari didn't notice that as she kept training at the edge of her limits, a green light within her was gradually enhancing her bones and muscles, strengthening her body.

Meanwhile, at the Merchant Association,

There was also a place set up for ninjas to train. In the past, there weren't many ninjas around, so the area was relatively small, but it had recently been renovated.

Several Uchiha clan ninjas were training there, stretching their muscles and even engaging in some light sparring.

Genya was seated cross-legged in a secluded corner, absorbing chakra to nourish his cells and bones while observing the ninjutsu techniques these people were performing. 

Thanks to his ability to perceive, copy, and his Dual Pupil, he could clearly memorize and replicate the details of their ninjutsu.

The city's management system was already well established. Only when there was an issue they couldn't handle would they call on the ninjas. 

Occasionally, an Uchiha would patrol the streets with a team of a dozen city officers, so the Uchiha clan led a very peaceful life.

Today, there was nothing to do!

Feeling spontaneous, Genya decided not to return home early and waited for his father to finish his business so they could head back together.

And so, as the stars filled the sky, Uchiha Kinya finally returned.

"You must be hungry. Let's get a few bowls of ramen first," Uchiha Kinya said, looking at his son with affection in his eyes. After eating, Kinya took him home.

However, on their usual route home, Genya was holding his father's hand as they walked forward, when he suddenly felt something was off.

Because…

There were two people lying on a rooftop along their usual path home.

"Who are they? Root ninjas?" Genya wondered. He was certain they weren't from the Anbu, as the Anbu member Nakahito Kishibe was following a hundred meters behind him, leisurely trailing along.

On the rooftop...

Two figures dressed in black, with their faces covered by masks, were vigilantly watching the road, ready to take action at any moment.

"Are you sure this route is the only way for Uchiha Kinya to pass?" one of them asked curiously. He had been waiting there for a long time but had not seen Uchiha Kinya come by.

"Don't worry. The spies from Konoha have confirmed that this road is indeed the only way for Uchiha Kinya!" replied the other ninja in black, nodding. "He is the richest person in Konoha. If we can kidnap him... Hehe."

As he spoke, a glint of cold light flashed in the eyes visible through his mask.

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