"Actually, there is another way."
Zenji's voice suddenly rang out at this moment.
Shisui Uchiha immediately looked over.
"What way?"
"Naturally, it's to become stronger. Strong enough."
Zenji said this with a light smile. But Shisui's face fell. He shook his head.
"Zenji. Stop joking with me. The stronger my strength, the more dissatisfied the clansmen will become. And the more confidence they will have to do extreme things."
"That's because you haven't made your stance clear."
"If you are as strong as a tiger and do not allow any fighting within your territory, then those wild dogs, jackals, and foxes would absolutely not dare to act rashly in your territory."
Zenji held up a finger and wagged it.
Shisui turned to look at Zenji. His eyes showing some confusion. But after pondering for a moment, he frowned.
"This will only temporarily suppress the conflict. I'm afraid it simply won't solve the problem."
"Dead wrong."
Zenji smiled and shook his head.
This made Shisui frown deeply. Not understanding where he was wrong.
Zenji looked at Shisui in this state and explained softly.
"Time. It can solve many problems."
"As long as your strength is formidable, you can suppress the grievances of this generation. When they all die, the next generation will naturally be able to trust each other."
Shisui had completely never thought of such a solution. But thinking about it practically, it was entirely feasible.
In twenty or thirty years, the next generation learning together, growing up together, and experiencing missions together—having a sufficient foundation of trust—naturally wouldn't face the current situation.
The clan and the village would naturally become harmonious.
But beneath this beautiful wish lay two difficult problems right before his eyes.
How to stop the relationship between the clan and the village from deteriorating further? He had to hold on for at least over a decade to let the next generation grow up.
And how to ensure the next generation wouldn't be influenced by the previous generation?
He let out a long breath. Turned to look at Zenji beside him. Sighed softly.
"You really went to great lengths to sell me this final course."
"This is one million Ryo. No matter how much effort I put in, it's worth it."
Zenji turned to look at Itachi Uchiha.
"Just for one million Ryo?"
"Of course. You don't know the cost of living until you manage a household."
"Besides, this seventh technique of the Chakra Enhancement Technique is truly formidable. Do you want to sign up?"
Shisui fell silent for a moment. Not knowing what he was thinking. He suddenly spoke up.
"Alright."
"I'll bring the money over tomorrow."
"No rush for the money. I can still trust you on this."
Zenji waved his hand and spoke softly.
"If you want to learn it, I can teach you right now. But I have to place a cursed seal on you first."
"Alright."
Shisui nodded. Complex emotions flashing deep in his eyes.
"What do you need me to do?"
"Just hold out your hand."
Shisui expressionlessly held out his hand. Zenji, acting as if he didn't see anything, gathered chakra onto two fingers and lightly tapped them over.
During the entire process, the two were silent. The air seemed to grow heavier.
It wasn't until Zenji's two fingers tapped the back of Shisui's hand that a faint mark surfaced. A slight pain was transmitted.
Shisui's eyes instantly turned into three tomoe. But the situation completely exceeded his expectations.
A segment of knowledge flooded into his mind. Accompanied by a warning forbidding the leak of this knowledge and an introduction to the cursed seal.
Is it really just the knowledge of the Chakra Enhancement Technique and some prohibitive restrictions?
"Haha."
Seeing Shisui's somewhat astonished face, Zenji burst out laughing.
"How is it? Very surprised?"
Zenji's demeanor immediately made Shisui feel a bit ashamed. He lowered his head.
"I thought... you were going to attack me... I'm sorry."
"Alright. After all, any ninja with a bit of vigilance would be suspicious."
Zenji waved his hand nonchalantly.
After all, Zenji had actively recommended this technique multiple times. Using the desire for money as an excuse. Yet when it came to the step of actually making money, he appeared somewhat uncaring.
Under these circumstances, any qualified ninja would be suspicious.
"Zenji..."
"Alright. Just remember to bring the money to me. Now, study this new knowledge well. It will be of great help in enhancing your strength."
Zenji patted Shisui's shoulder. Telling him to close his eyes and properly absorb the knowledge.
When Shisui closed his eyes, Zenji felt a slight leap of joy internally. It was finally done.
Hidden within that knowledge and the customized engraving was a small soul fragment of Zenji's.
Although extremely minuscule, it was enough to monitor the changes throughout Shisui's entire body.
"What's wrong with Shisui-nii?"
Itachi Uchiha's curious voice rang out.
He had finished his training and walked over. Looking at Shisui with some curiosity.
"He is learning the seventh technique of the Chakra Enhancement Technique. Refining his will into chakra."
Itachi didn't quite understand this sentence. He turned his gaze to Shisui, whose eyes were closed.
A moment later, a slight change occurred in Shisui.
The flowing chakra suddenly radiated a very different feeling. A feeling that brought tranquility.
But it didn't last long before Shisui opened his eyes. A look of exhaustion flashed by. That feeling radiating from his chakra completely dissipated.
His eyes became bright. He didn't expect this final technique to contain such ingenious ideas.
Turning to look at Zenji, he sighed.
"You are right. This technique is indeed very formidable."
"I definitely wouldn't lie to you. As long as you successfully complete the cultivation of this technique, your strength will definitely experience a leap in growth. It even has wonderful uses for the Sharingan."
Zenji spread his hands.
Hearing this, Itachi's eyes lit up. The death of his teammate made him care very much about enhancing his strength.
If he were a bit stronger, he could protect his companions. Instead of watching them die helplessly before his eyes.
"What technique is it? I want to learn too."
Itachi asked directly.
Hearing Itachi's voice, the two looked down.
"This is the seventh technique of the Chakra Enhancement Technique. And also the final technique. But there's no requirement to learn the previous ones before learning this one."
Zenji spoke with a light chuckle.
Itachi's expression stiffened. He knew about this technique. But the price of one million Ryo had deterred him. So he didn't sign up.
Now it seemed this technique was indeed worth the price.
"I'm sorry. I just became a ninja and don't have that much money yet."
Itachi spoke politely.
"It's fine. Come back when you've saved enough money."
After chatting and laughing for a while, Shisui left with Itachi.
The Eye that Reflects the Heart. The potential of this mechanism isn't as simple as just one or two Dojutsu.
Zenji thought internally as he watched their retreating backs.
The next day, under the escort of the ANBU, Hiruzen Sarutobi set off for the Daimyo's residence.
When he arrived, he was immediately received by the Daimyo.
Hiruzen walked into a room. His face flickering in and out of the shadow of his cloak. The Daimyo sat behind a screen in the distance.
Some guards stood quietly on both sides. They were all ninjas. A few of them possessed Jonin-level strength.
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