Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 159 Another one!? (Third update)
Sasuke left without any regrets.

He has also officially embarked on the future path he has chosen. His life has been distorted by his own brother, so he doesn't think that his choice is wrong at all. And his behavior is obviously not what Itachi wants to see.

You have to know that in Itachi's script, he wanted to see his younger brother become a hero who protected Konoha in the future, and he himself was the stepping stone arranged for his younger brother. Whether it was the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan or killing the rebel ninja Uchiha Itachi, all of this was the future that Itachi had set for Sasuke a long time ago.

It’s a pity that Itachi didn’t understand the principle that everything will turn into its opposite when it reaches its extreme.

His high pressure, his indifference.

All of these made Sasuke walk on a path that Itachi himself could not have predicted. In the original work, the final result was indeed what Itachi wished for, but this process was definitely not what Itachi wanted to see. Didn't he know who Orochimaru was?!

In Konoha, Itachi can still control things, but with Orochimaru, Sasuke has to rely on himself for everything.

If any accident happened during this process, his own brother would be gone.

This definitely touched Itachi's sore spot.

But just like Itachi's actions, he had no intention of telling Sasuke at all.

Itachi had no control over Sasuke's own choices.

Sasuke's future.

It really is up to Sasuke himself to take control.

And it is impossible for Sasuke, who left with the Sound Four, to keep the secret forever. Even if someone helps to cover it up, the truth will eventually come to light.

No matter how weak Konoha is, it is still the top existence in the ninja world today, and any clues can easily lead to an investigation.

It only took less than half a day.

It is very likely, no, it is almost 100% certain that Uchiha Sasuke's defection information appeared directly on the desk of Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage.

"What did you say!? Uchiha Sasuke defected?"

Tsunade stood up suddenly and asked in a high-pitched voice while looking at Shizune in front of her.

Although the identity and uniqueness are not as good as above.

But as the only member of the Uchiha clan left in Konoha, Uchiha Sasuke's status is not comparable to that of ordinary ninjas.

That represents the most powerful eye technique in the ninja world - the Sharingan!

Such a ninja with a special identity defected.

This is a big deal for Konoha, and Sasuke is also a member of Team 7. Counting Menma who defected earlier, two people defected from Team 7 in less than a month.

This made Tsunade, who had just relaxed a little because the situation in Konoha had just stabilized, feel upset again.

She was not in the village before and had no intention of taking care of these things, so naturally she didn't understand.

But now after taking over the position of Hokage, Tsunade learned the inside story of the Uchiha clan's destruction and Uchiha Itachi's special identity.

This is not only because Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu will definitely tell Tsunade, but also because the Hokage has the power to investigate all the village files and supervise all affairs.

Including Danzo's Root, if Tsunade is really determined, it is not impossible for her to intervene forcibly, but she has to consider the possible problems that may arise afterwards.

Therefore, the affairs of the Uchiha clan and the relationship between Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Sasuke.

Tsunade is clear about this.

How could Tsunade not be surprised when she suddenly heard the news of Sasuke's defection?

"Yes, Lady Tsunade, this is confirmed news, or it was the news from the forward reconnaissance base. It just happened to run into the patrolling garrison personnel, and it was the Sound Ninja who took Uchiha Sasuke away."

Shizune also said with a wry smile.

"Otonin? It's Orochimaru, could he have been kidnapped?!" Tsunade's brows frowned instantly. Of course she knew about Orochimaru's contact with Sasuke during the Chunin Exam. This was something that should have required vigilance, but there were too many things happening in the village during this period of time, and Tsunade subconsciously put this matter aside. Now it seems that she was too careless.

"It's not enough to have bewitched Uzumaki Menma, now you want to bewitch Uchiha Sasuke as well?"

Tsunade didn't believe that Menma and Sasuke went to find Orochimaru willingly.

They are only 12 years old, how can they make accurate judgments?

It must be Orochimaru who is behind this.

"No, Lady Tsunade, from what we could detect, there were no signs of a fight."

Even if his strength is really obvious, if he was really kidnapped, there would be no way he would leave no trace at all.

Jingyin's answer already expresses a very clear attitude.

"Call Kakashi and Naruto immediately."

This is the moment when a decision must be made.

Tsunade gave the order without any hesitation.

This is the matter of Class 7.

Naturally, Tsunade still hoped that the matter could be handled by Team 7's own people. And as the saying goes, rules are dead, but people are alive. If other ordinary people defected, then there was nothing to say. It would be fine to just send the Anbu to kill them on the spot.

But whether it's Menma or Sasuke, they can't be treated like this.

The most cruel way is to arrest and imprison them. Is this double standard? Yes, it is very double standard, but this is the reality.

The reality gap in identity and status.

"Lady Tsunade, have you forgotten? Kakashi-san went out on a mission two days ago."

Shizune said with a wry smile.

"Oh, yes, I remember now. Let's go and call for Bingzu. No, then Asuma, Dingzuo? Uh, Might Guy?"

Tsunade herself proposed several names in succession, but she found that during this period of time, most of the senior ninjas in the village had gone out to perform missions, and they were all very important guarding and patrolling missions. You know, in the previous period of time, the entire ninja world had a feeling that a storm was about to come.

A war could break out at any moment.

Of course, Konoha must be on high alert.

All immediate combat forces must be dispatched, especially in the northern front area against the Cloud Ninja. They have taken the initiative to cause friction. Even if the probability is not particularly high, we must be prepared. If there is no preparation at all and they go south directly, then the front line will not completely collapse! ?

Therefore, at this critical juncture, there are very few jonin who can be dispatched from the Hidden Leaf Village. The few who remain have important duties and cannot leave easily.

For example, Shikaku is the squad leader of the Jonin squad, one of the quasi-senior figures in the village, and Tsunade's right-hand man. It is impossible for him to leave the village easily.

"Forget it, call Naruto first, and then send someone to tell Kakashi to hand over the task at hand to others for the time being and rush to help. Oh, yes, call the kid from Shikaku's family as well."

Tsunade paused, then continued to speak to Shizune.

"Yes, Tsunade-sama."

After Shizune quickly responded, she turned around and left to carry out Tsunade's orders.

Not long after.

Naruto, who received the news from Shizune, also rushed over in a hurry.

That anxious and unbelievable expression clearly explained Naruto's mood at the moment.

(End of this chapter)