Naruto: Dual-Pupil Uchiha-Chapter 558 - 557 : Side With Uchiha!!

"Tch... I thought this kid was proud, but the moment his life was threatened, he chickened out!"

The members of the Sarutobi Police Force division sneered coldly as they watched the scene unfold.

Their words carried a sharp mockery directed at Genya.

They wouldn’t dare treat Genya like that before, yet here he was, bold enough to challenge their limits. And now, facing a few Root ninjas wielding drawn blades, Uchiha Genya had completely backed down.

It was ridiculous.

Genya was nothing but someone who bullied the weak and feared the strong.

"You...!"

Hinata instinctively wanted to retort when she heard their taunts, but Genya stopped her.

Now wasn’t the time for arguments. He would return tonight, and he hoped that when they saw him again tonight, they would react the same way.

With the taunts of those few lingering in the air, Genya led Hinata and the others away from the Root base.

"Genya... there’s something fishy about all this!"

After leaving the Sarutobi Police Force area, Kurenai spoke seriously to Genya. Her years as a Jonin had taught her to sense when things weren’t right.

From the moment they approached the Root base, she had felt it.

There was definitely something off.

The missing people might very well be connected to Root.

"I know," Genya nodded, continuing forward as if nothing had changed. "I’ll handle this."

Then, he turned his gaze to Kurenai.

"Sensei, you don’t need to worry about this. Go prepare for the Chunin Exams. I’ll take care of the rest."

He then looked at Hinata and Shino, signaling that they could leave as well.

Kurenai studied Genya’s expression carefully, noting the seriousness in his eyes. She understood that Genya wanted to handle this matter on his own.

This was serious.

But it was too late for anyone to intervene, nor was there any reason to stop him.

Shino clenched his fists tightly as he watched Genya’s retreating figure.

It was time to confront his father and realign his loyalties. The Aburame clan would stand with the Uchiha.

Hinata looked at Genya, her small fists clenched. "Genya..."

Aburame clan.

"Father, I need to talk to you."

Shino approached a middle-aged man, his tone serious.

The man looked very similar to Shino, also wearing sunglasses. However, unlike Shino, he carried a clay jar on his back that looked unique and significant.

This man was the head of the Aburame Clan, Shino Aburame’s father, Aburame Shibi.

"Oh~~ what is it?" Shibi asked, looking at Shino, his tone slightly serious.

He felt that his son seemed a little different now. Had he started talking more? This made him, as an old father, quite pleased.

After all, the Aburame Clan was known for being quiet people. It was nice to see his son becoming more cheerful.

"I want to develop a space within my body for ninjutsu!" Shino said, looking at his father and stating his first condition.

"Oh? Develop an inner space?" Shibi looked at his son, his tone growing serious. "You are the most talented of your generation in the Aburame Clan. You can already store insects within your body. And now you want to open an inner space?"

Shino nodded solemnly. "Yes!"

"Then you must think carefully!" Shibi took a deep breath, his voice heavy. "Developing an inner space is a painful process, and there is a high chance of failure. Do you still want to continue training?"

"I want to train!" Shino nodded firmly, then continued, "I don’t want to store my weapons in jars. That is our clan’s fatal weakness!"

"What weakness? Can you even speak properly?" Shibi looked at his son, irritated. "If you can’t speak well, don’t speak at all. You’re insufferable... These jars hold our weapons. Who dares attack them directly? If one breaks... it will be their disaster!"

Shino didn’t reply. But he was certain that, against ordinary jōnin, he might have a chance to fight. But against a strong opponent like Genya, the first thing they would do is attack his father’s jar!

One small mistake...

All the insects would be destroyed!

That was not something he wanted to see.

"All right. Later, I’ll get the scroll of ninjutsu for you!" Shibi didn’t argue further. He knew his son’s temper. If Shino didn’t try, he would never give up.

Talented people always attempt things. He had been the same when he was young.

Unfortunately...

He had failed.

If Shino failed, he would also accept storing weapons in jars.

"Uh, aren’t you leaving yet?" After speaking, Shibi saw his son hadn’t moved and asked again, "Do you have more business?"

"Yes!" Shino nodded. "I have one more thing!"

"What is it?" Shibi asked, looking at his son’s expression. He not only asked but also became more serious.

Today, his son was acting unusual. It felt like there was still something he wanted to say.

"Are we, the Aburame clan, getting close to the Sarutobi clan now?" Shino Aburame asked slowly.

"No... Recently, our clan has been staying neutral. Some of the things Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi has done don’t sit well with me." Shibi Aburame looked at his son’s serious expression, paused for a moment, and then spoke slowly.

Originally, he was close to Konoha’s upper ranks, but the actions of Sarutobi’s Police Force Corps had gone too far. Especially now, with the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, doing nothing about it.

This made Shibi very displeased.

"Oh!" Shino nodded, then casually said, "From today onward, let’s side with the Uchiha clan!"

"I... understand, side with the Uchiha... Wait, what?" At first, Shibi replied casually, but then it hit him. He looked at his son in disbelief.

He jumped up, touched Shino’s forehead, murmuring, "No fever... why are you talking nonsense?"

The Uchiha clan was now opposed to Konoha’s upper ranks. His son was clever—how could he say something like this?

Is he... confused?

"I’m not feverish. I’ve thought this through carefully," Shino said, looking at his father, explaining again.

"No fever, yet you’re talking nonsense?" Shibi stared at his son for a long time before speaking. "You haven’t been brainwashed by Uchiha Genya, have you?"

He knew his son was close to Genya Uchiha. Could it... really be brainwashing?

The more he thought, the more certain he became—his son must have been brainwashed.

"I haven’t been brainwashed!" Shino pushed his father’s hand away and said seriously, "I’ve considered this carefully for a long time. We need to do this!"

"No!" Shibi shook his head firmly.

Shino looked at his father. "Why?"

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