"Hello, my name is Uchiha Shisui."

  A bck-haired boy with a gentle smile appeared in an instant.

  He looked about 11 or 12 years old, standing just over 1.5 meters tall.

  But Yami didn't dare to underestimate him.

  Uchiha Shisui was currently the Uchiha cn's strongest genius. Aside from Infinite Tsukuyomi, he possessed the most powerful genjutsu—Kotoamatsukami.

  He was also half of Itachi's mentor, the catalyst for Itachi awakening his Mangekyō Sharingan.

  Now, Yami could only assume that Danzō's brain had been flooded with Water Release from Hiruzen, considering he had actually allowed Uchiha Shisui to become his teacher.

  Sure, Shisui had the skill to teach him, but did Danzō seriously think this through?

  Shimura Danzō, the second-greatest anti-Uchiha figure in the ninja world, right after Senju Tobirama, who had long since passed was entrusting his grandson's training to Uchiha Shisui?

  Noticing Yami's puzzled expression, Danzō assumed he was doubting Shisui's abilities. His tone turned serious.

  "Yami, don't underestimate Uchiha Shisui just because he's only a few years older than you."

  "He's a genius of the Uchiha cn. He has completed eight S-rank missions and more than twenty A-rank missions. He specializes in the Body Flicker Technique and kenjutsu. Shinobi from enemy nations call him Shisui of the Body Flicker. You must learn from him."

  Hearing Danzō's praise, Yami remained silent.

  But Shisui scratched his head in embarrassment, looking like an ordinary, good-natured teenager.

  "Danzō-sama, you ftter me. I still have a lot to learn."

  Danzō gnced at him but said nothing.

  Still learning? What's the point? You trying to become Hokage or something?

  Yami sighed internally, accepting the situation. He nodded and said, "Shisui-senpai, I'll be in your care from now on."

  "Yami, can I call you that?"

  After receiving a nod, Shisui's smile widened. "I'll do my best to teach you everything I know and help you become an outstanding shinobi."

  "And don't call me 'Shisui-senpai.' I'm not that much older than you, just call me by my name."

  His sincerity was evident.

  When Danzō had contacted him st night, asking if he was willing to be Yami's instructor, Shisui had agreed without hesitation.

  Just like Uchiha Itachi—or rather, as Itachi had learned from him, Shisui had long stopped focusing solely on the Uchiha cn.

  He looked at things from the perspective of the entire vilge—even beyond, from the view of a Kage.

  Shisui was well aware of the tension between his cn and Konoha, especially now during such a delicate time.

  Unlike Itachi, however, he still believed that the conflict could be resolved.

  To him, Danzō's request was a positive signal—a sign that, at the very least, the vilge was willing to trust him as an Uchiha.

  Yami's identity was important. He was also close to an Uchiha—Izumi. If he could influence Yami, he might indirectly influence Danzō, using a small starting point to shift the rger situation.

  Even if it didn't work, at the very least, he could make Danzō understand his stance.

  Ding!

  [Host and Uchiha Shisui have established a master-disciple bond. Reward: 'Dynamic Vision'.]

  "Fuse it."

  As expected, the system notification appeared.

  Yami was momentarily surprised but quickly accepted the reward.

  Suddenly, the world in his eyes slowed down, it felt as though he could even track the flow of the wind itself.

  This sensation only sted for a brief moment before returning to normal, unnoticed by the other two.

  "You two start training—I have official matters to attend to," Danzō said.

  After making the introduction, he left the Shimura compound.

  However, the undercover guards he had brought with him remained behind, closely monitoring Shisui's every move.

  Danzō had his reasons.

  By selecting Shisui, a Uchiha aligned with Konoha's interests, he could temporarily lull the Uchiha cn into a false sense of security, making it seem as though the vilge had no intention of taking action against them.

  At the same time, ensuring Yami's safety was a priority.

  The two Jōnin-level guards stationed nearby served as insurance—preventing any possibility of Shisui brainwashing Yami, or worse, outright attacking him.

  These high-level political pyers always had ulterior motives.

  A seemingly simple decision could carry eight hundred different calcutions.

  ---

  In the Courtyard…

  "Yami, where do you want to start?" Shisui asked gently.

  "Danzō-sama mentioned that you have Fire and Wind Release. Uchiha specializes in Fire Release, and we also have sword techniques that incorporate it."

  "Shisui-senpai, I have something else to take care of this morning. Let's start training in the afternoon."

  "If you want, you can come with me," Yami said.

  "Hmm? Where to?" Shisui asked curiously.

  ---

  Half an Hour Later – Konoha Orphanage

  Shisui stood at the entrance of a modest building.

  "Konoha Orphanage?"

  "Come in," Yami said, waving him forward.

  Behind them, several shinobi carrying rge supply packages followed them inside.

  The orphanage was located at the edge of the vilge. It wasn't particurly rge, just a three-story building with a courtyard about half the size of a football field.

  A bespectacled woman in her early thirties stood in the yard, pying with a group of four- and five-year-old children.

  She had a gentle smile, but her expression changed slightly when she saw Yami and the others approaching.

  Still, she quickly walked over to greet them.

  "Little boy… what brings you here?"

  She instinctively sensed that this six-year-old was the leader of the group, so she addressed him directly.

  "Are you Director Nonō?" Yami asked with a bright smile.

  "My name is Shimura Yami. I'm Hiroki's cssmate. I heard the orphanage has been struggling, sometimes even running out of food—so I brought some supplies."

  "Shimura-kun!"

  A boy Yami's age ran over. His face was full of gratitude, but no second-stage bond notification appeared.

  Nonō's pupils contracted slightly, though her expression remained well-controlled.

  She smiled at the right moment.

  "Thank you so much, Shimura-kun."

  "It's nothing. My family has plenty of money," Yami said casually.

  Nonō's lips twitched slightly.

  Meanwhile, Shisui—who had remained silent until now, looked at the small boy standing in front of him.

  His expression shifted slightly.

  Such a kind-hearted child… thinking of others at such a young age.

  Was this… the Will of Fire?

  (To be continued.)