Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 373 Confessing to Obito

"Damn it, Shisui, I misjudged you."

"I never thought that someone with thick eyebrows and big eyes like you would betray us."

After learning that Shisui was also a spy, the attitude of the crowd, who had just been clamoring to avenge Shisui, instantly changed completely.

They had expected Itachi Uchiha to have a dirty past. After all, when everyone proposed a coup, it was this guy who acted differently, making it hard not to be suspicious.

So when they heard that Itachi Uchiha was a spy, they felt as if it was finally confirmed.

That's why they sent Shisui to monitor Itachi, but who could have predicted that Shisui was also a spy?

Good grief, I'm monitoring myself.

In a sense, it's quite an irony.

Aokiji was quite helpless about his subordinates' impulsive and reckless behavior, and said calmly, "Everyone, calm down and don't overreact."

Someone said, feeling wronged, "But, Lord Aokiji..."

"Don't just see the surface appearance; see through the surface to the essence."

Everyone fell silent.

"This matter is not as simple as it seems on the surface. If Shisui is a spy, then why would Danzo want to kill him? I think there must be some unknown reason behind it."

Hearing your words is worth more than reading ten years of books. Everyone immediately flattered and admired you, saying, "As expected of Lord Aokiji, you are quick-witted and always able to discover things that others don't notice."

"Speaking of which, this guy seems to be a descendant of Uchiha Kagami, right?" Aokiji chuckled. "I remember Uchiha Kagami was part of the Second Hokage's guard."

Aokiji's words have reminded everyone.

The guard position is special, requiring not only strength but also loyalty.

Take a closer look at who is qualified for this position, and you'll know.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, Danzo Shisuke, Homura Mitokado, Torifu Akimichi, and Shisui Uchiha.

The first four are students of the Second Hokage, which is nothing special. Akimichi Torifu is the head of the Akimichi clan and is highly trusted. So, the Uchiha who comes out of this group stands out.

A member of the clan suddenly realized something and said in a trembling voice, "Could it be that Zhishui has been a spy planted in our clan by our ancestors?"

Aokiji said calmly, "It's not impossible."

Upon hearing this, someone immediately drew inferences: "...Wait, does that mean Shisui's father, Suikyō, might also be...?"

Aokiji asked the lower moon demon, "Shisui's father, was Suikyō also a spy in the past?"

"Yes."

Aokiji went a step further and asked, "Besides the spies mentioned above, how many other spies are there? Not including current spies, but also those who have died or are no longer spies. Tell me everything you know."

This time, the question was asked more precisely, and Xia Xian's answer was more detailed.

An Uchiha clansman slammed his fist on the floor in frustration: "Damn it, the clan has been infiltrated like this. Our highly anticipated plan now seems like a complete joke."

Aokiji thought for a moment, then turned to the crowd and asked, "Do you think Itachi knew about Shisui's death?"

The others remained silent, looking at Aokiji and waiting for his further response.

After a pause, Aokiji offered a guess: "Given his keen senses, I think he should know..."

"Should we...capture Itachi and question him?"

When someone was about to make a suggestion, they didn't say the last sentence, but deliberately looked at someone.

Seeing the gaze directed at him, Fugaku opened his scarlet eyes and resolutely said, "I'll handle this myself."

Aokiji shook his head, rejecting the decision: "No way."

"Why, Lord Aokiji...?"

The others were puzzled. Fugaku, their father, might even be considering sacrificing his own family for the greater good, and Aokiji seemed intent on protecting Itachi.

"This matter is rather complicated. Itachi, I will handle it personally."

"In that case, alright then..."

Since Aokiji had said that, no one else could say anything more.

Suppressing the dissatisfaction of the crowd, Aokiji continued, "There are still many doubts about Danzo's killing of Shisui. In short, just continue with your usual methods. I will investigate this matter personally. Having too many people will only alert him."

Everyone responded in unison, "Yes."

The only thing Aokiji is really worried about right now is Shisui's eyes in Danzo's possession. Even Aokiji isn't entirely confident against Kotoamatsukami.

This thing can even break free from the Impure World Reincarnation technique, which speaks volumes.

Since it's unknown whether it will have any effect on the Mangekyou Sharingan, Danzo will definitely try to obtain another Mangekyou Sharingan as a precaution. With Danzo's intelligence, it's not hard to guess that this eye is in Itachi's possession.

After this matter came to an end, Aokiji asked the horse-head for some more information. He had already asked for most of the important information, so he couldn't get any more useful information from him.

"Lord Aokiji, shall we return to our posts now?" someone asked for the next instructions.

Aokiji shook his head: "No, there's something else I need to ask you about, to understand the situation."

Faced with the curious gazes of the crowd, Aokiji paused, glanced at Uchiha Yatsuhoshi in the crowd without revealing his expression, and continued, "When you were preparing to launch a coup, did you come into contact with a guy wearing a mask who claimed to be Uchiha Madara?"

The name Uchiha Madara is legendary, and everyone who hears it is shocked, with the Eighth Hokage of Uchiha being the most obvious example.

Lord Aokiji has actually had contact with him.

One of the Uchiha members couldn't wait to ask, "Lord Aokiji, what exactly is going on?"

Aokiji responded, "When I went out this time, there was a guy secretly watching me, but I noticed him. This guy claimed to be Uchiha Madara and was trying to incite me to destroy Konoha together."

This statement immediately drew agreement from the crowd:

"Hmph, he really dares to call himself Uchiha Madara."

"Who would listen to this guy whose background is so dubious?"

"That's right, that's right."

"That's true, but this guy has the Sharingan," Aokiji said slowly. "And his abilities are very strange; even I'm not entirely confident I can defeat him."

Everyone looked surprised.

Aokiji's strength was evident to all; he was actually able to contend with him.

"Could it be that he obtained the Sharingan from the battlefield in the past?"

Some people speculate that this possibility cannot be ruled out.

Aokiji immediately replied, "But what if those eyes are the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

"...Impossible, how could such a thing happen?"

The expressions on everyone's faces were beyond words, filled with shock.

Aokiji speculated, "Putting aside whether this guy is Uchiha Madara or not, during our confrontation, I had a vague feeling that this guy was plotting something."

Aokiji's gaze slowly swept over the shocked crowd: "I have said everything I needed to say. Just as I have been honest with you, I hope you will be honest with me as well, and tell me the truth without hiding anything from me. Don't be deceived and kept in the dark."

Upon hearing this, the group asked each other if anyone had removed the mask from the man.

After a long while, one hand slowly rose, trembling slightly, as if it had made a great decision.

This action immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Aokiji's eyelids drooped slightly.

Fugaku stared wide-eyed at the middle-aged man whose hair had turned white with age, his face showing surprise: "Yashiro, you...!"

(End of this chapter)