80. "Calling Shisui 'Grandmaster'?

"Would you like to become my disciple, Shisui?"

With just this one sentence, Danzo left everyone in the room completely stunned.

A disciple!

This wasn't just an ordinary student—it was a true disciple.

Unlike regular students, a disciple not only inherits their master's jutsu but also their ideology and status.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't been recognized as Tobirama Senju's disciple, he would have faced tremendous resistance in inheriting the Hokage position.

That's how important being a disciple was.

By taking Shisui as his disciple, Danzo was clearly preparing him to be the successor of his ideology.

How could this not shock everyone present?

No one was more shocked than Tsunade.

She probably understood Danzo better than anyone here.

To her, this old man didn't even have a heart!

Everyone was just a tool for victory in his eyes.

As long as it benefited Konoha, he was willing to sacrifice anyone—even himself.

For all these years, Danzo had never once thought about taking a disciple.

And now, of all people, he wanted to take in a Uchiha brat as his student?!

Tsunade's first thought was:

"My teacher's brother has gone insane."

Otherwise, why would he personally open a path for his lifelong enemies, the Uchiha, to reach Konoha's highest power?

What would happen if Root was one day led by an Uchiha?

Would the clans that had once opposed the Uchiha be wiped out in revenge?

After all, the one person who had always been the most ruthless toward the Uchiha… was Danzo himself.

In this situation, his acceptance of Shisui as a disciple was utterly baffling.

Then another thought struck Tsunade—

"Oh no… doesn't this make me Shisui's senior sister?!"

The person most shocked by this was Shisui himself.

He stood there frozen, his face filled with disbelief.

To be honest, everything Danzo had done recently had completely won over Shisui.

So, there was no reason for him to refuse this offer.

He just couldn't believe that such a great opportunity had fallen on him.

The Uchiha had been ostracized by Konoha's leadership for years.

And now, one of Konoha's most powerful elders—Danzo, the very person who had been the most hostile toward the Uchiha—was offering to take him as a disciple?!

This felt like a dream!

Seeing Shisui still standing in shock, Danzo remained calm and said:

"What's wrong? If you don't want to be my disciple, then—"

"No!"

Shisui snapped out of his daze and hurriedly cut Danzo off.

"I would be honored to become your disciple, Lord Danzo!"

With that, he immediately tried to get out of bed to bow in formal apprentice etiquette—but Danzo stopped him.

Danzo looked at Shisui with a satisfied expression and said:

"No need for such formalities. From now on, I am your teacher."

Shisui grinned happily, scratching his head in excitement.

"Yes, sensei!"

But suddenly, Danzo's expression turned serious.

"Let me make this clear from the start."

"Becoming my disciple means bearing the responsibility of protecting Konoha."

"Even if it means living in the shadows forever… Can you accept that?"

Danzo's words inspired a deep sense of respect.

Once again, they were reminded that the man before them was the leader of the Root, the organization that handled all the darkest affairs of Konoha!

As the first disciple, Shisui was likely to inherit Danzo's legacy and become the new "Darkness of the Shinobi"!

This was not something everyone could accept.

After all, the Root carried out the darkest and most sinister missions for the village.

They were the hidden, shadowy side of the village.

Without a strong enough mental fortitude, one was simply unworthy of joining the Root.

In response to this, Shisui's eyes revealed a firm and resolute determination.

"For the sake of the village, I will not fail in my mission!"

Danzo finally smiled again. He patted Shisui's head and said, "Don't worry, Shisui. I will not let you down."

"I will definitely train you to become an excellent and great shinobi, just like Uchiha Kagami!"

These words immediately reminded Shisui of the moment when Danzo had taken a blow for him—

Danzo, his mouth stained with blood, had said to him, "I won't let Kagami's tragedy happen to you, Shisui."

In an instant, tears welled up in Shisui's eyes once more.

Overwhelmed by intense emotions, he involuntarily activated his Mangekyō Sharingan.

But this time, it wasn't because of hatred—it was because he felt... love!

"Yes."

Shisui nodded firmly.

——————

The news that Shisui of the Uchiha clan had become a disciple of Konoha elder Shimura Danzo quickly spread.

As one of Konoha's higher-ups, Danzo taking on a disciple was no small matter.

Not only did the disciple need to be exceptionally talented, but they also had to come from a prestigious family background.

Most importantly, they had to possess a strong will of fire.

Because of this last point, almost no one had expected that Danzo's first disciple in so many years would be a young boy from the Uchiha clan.

Among those who reacted most strongly to this news was Kakashi.

Why, you ask?

Because his teacher was none other than Namikaze Minato!

And who was Minato's teacher?

One of the Sannin, Jiraiya!

And who was Jiraiya's teacher?

The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen!

So, what was the relationship between Hiruzen and Danzo?

They were fellow disciples!

This meant that after Shisui became Danzo's disciple, Minato's teacher and Shisui were now fellow disciples.

And by that logic, Kakashi's teacher, Minato, would have to address Shisui as "senior uncle"!

As for Kakashi himself?

He would have to call Shisui "grandmaster"!

Kakashi looked at Shisui, who was several years younger than him, with a mix of resentment and helplessness in his eyes.

What the hell is this?

"So, I should call you 'grandmaster' now?"

This was the first time Shisui had heard Kakashi speak in such a tone.

It was as if Kakashi had been dealt an unfair hand by fate...

Of course, this couldn't really be blamed on Kakashi.

After all, just moments ago, Shisui had been addressing Kakashi as "senior." Now, suddenly, Kakashi had to call Shisui "grandmaster." Who could accept that?

Shisui could see Kakashi's discomfort and awkwardly scratched his head. "Actually, Kakashi-senpai, you don't have to call me 'grandmaster.'"

Kakashi rolled his eyes with his usual deadpan expression and said sarcastically, "Alright, grandmaster. From now on, don't call me 'senpai.' I'm afraid people will say I don't respect my elders."

With that, Kakashi turned and walked out of the hospital room, intending to clear his mind.

But as soon as he stepped out, he ran into Shizune, who had come to give Shisui a check-up.

"Oh, Kakashi, you're here too."

A sudden thought flashed through Kakashi's mind...

Shizune was his classmate, and she was also Tsunade's disciple.

And he was the disciple of Jiraiya's disciple.

Which meant... he should also address Shizune as "senior aunt"?

At this realization, Kakashi let out another sigh of despair.

He casually greeted Shizune and quickly walked away from the hospital.

Shizune watched Kakashi's retreating figure, muttering in confusion, "What's wrong with him?"

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