Naruto: Who made him a ninja

Chapter 115 Digging Up Graves? Hunting Down Shisui! (10,000 words, please subscribe)

"You never give me a moment's rest."

In a forest behind the ancestral home of the Senju clan, Hidezawa looked at Shisui, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, with a displeased expression.

Shisui, however, grinned nonchalantly. Despite being scapegoated by Hidezawa so many times over the past three years in the Anbu, their relationship was still quite good.

"I only came here because I knew you were back. I came so many times before but never saw you."

Shisui casually shook his head, then his expression became slightly serious.

"I hope this meeting won't cause you any trouble?"

"Just say you're here to find out about Obito Uchiha's situation, why think so much?"

Xiuze glanced at Shisui in surprise, and then quickly laughed.

"You've changed quite a bit since you returned to the clan; you're much more cautious now."

"Some things are just beyond our control, especially since you should know what the Uchiha clan is like now, right?"

Zhi Shui sighed, admitting that pressure can indeed help people grow.

Especially someone as proud as Shisui, who believed that only he could solve the problems of the Uchiha and Konoha.

So it's no surprise that you grow by constantly pushing yourself to the limit and increasing your intensity.

"I know, I looked into it yesterday, but it's really strange, didn't Uchiha Itachi say anything to the clan?"

Xiuze shrugged and then deliberately made a sarcastic remark.

"He really does adhere to the rules of the Anbu and has earned the Hokage's deep trust."

"Tch, who's like you?"

Shisui raised an eyebrow, slightly taken aback, but calmly replied with a single sentence.

However, he was a little puzzled. What was wrong with Itachi?

"Let's get down to business. What did you want to see me about this time?"

Xiuze clapped his hands, and his Level 8 Wood Release technique instantly activated.

Vines sprouted from the ground and intertwined with each other, and soon a bench appeared in front of them.

Xiuze can now learn from his little fanboy Tianzang and become a "furniture master". His wood release control has been significantly enhanced!

Even though he hasn't tested it in actual combat yet, he can sense that he can summon wooden golems even without relying on Yang Release: Chakra Mode.

"Maybe if I put in a little more effort, I can try out the 'True Thousand Hands'."

Of course, it's a miniature version; he still has a good understanding of himself.

"That's so convenient."

Shisui raised an eyebrow, walked over decisively, and plopped down on the floor. Xiuze followed suit with a smile.

After a brief silence, Shisui looked up at Xiuze and said.

"You should know that I've decided to meet with that person."

"I know."

Shuzawa nodded. He wasn't surprised by this, as Shisui had already mentioned it before he went to the Land of Water.

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should be soon."

Zhi Shui's expression became much more serious, and he covered his lips, lowering his voice to a minimum.

"So, if possible, for the sake of our three-year bond, I hope you can give me some help."

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Xiuze's expression was somewhat strange. Was this guy trying to get information from him?

He admitted that although he was constantly making Danzo's life more enjoyable, he was absolutely the most loyal person to Danzo!

"I'm sorry, I can't help you with that."

Recalling the question, "Is Lord Danzo's kindness still enough?", Hidezawa immediately shook his head.

"You know, although we have a deep bond, I also have my own stance, so I can't reveal too much."

"Here?"

Shisui pursed his lips. Xiuze's words left him feeling helpless, but that was all he could do.

Because he knew that Xiuzawa had already helped him a lot, at least letting him see the predicament of the Uchiha clan and a 'path' leading forward.

Xiuze doesn't want to get too involved right now, so he really can't say anything.

"However, I do have a suggestion. After all, it might be better for everyone to talk about some things privately."

Just as Shisui was feeling somewhat disappointed, Xiuze suddenly spoke up with a smile.

"Although the chances of this happening alone are not very high, people are always worried about encountering trouble, and I think you understand that."

"I also want to have a private talk with him."

Shisui nodded. That was exactly what he was thinking: to meet "that person" alone and figure out the general setup so that he could do something about it.

But looking at it now, it's still a bit of a pity.

"That makes things easier. A private talk shouldn't be a problem."

Xiuze smiled, then changed the subject and began to talk about the mission.

"Alright, let's talk about Obito Uchiha first, so you can report back. This guy controlled the Mizukage and even summoned the Akatsuki members."

Xiuze spoke with great interest, while Shisui had a bit of a headache. Was this what we were talking about?

But facing Xiuze, he couldn't say anything; he could only listen attentively so he could report back later.

As Shisui listened, her eyes widened slightly.

"Actually, the Akatsuki organization is quite interesting. Eight years ago, the demigod Hanzo and someone else joined forces to try to wipe them out, but they ended up suffering heavy losses themselves."

Xiuze spoke slowly, his face showing a hint of gossip.

"As for the person who cooperated with Hanzo, I heard that only two of them left alive. Alas, it's truly tragic."

Speaking of which, my training days were pretty tough too. After all, everyone seemed to be a newbie back then, and nobody was reliable at all.

They were all newcomers; they were all wiped out eight years ago, with only two surviving.

Upon hearing this, Shisui seemed to understand something, and his gaze narrowed slightly in disbelief.

Even without more specific information, this is enough!

"Alright, I've said everything I needed to say. Now you can get ready to go."

Xiuze stretched and then stood up. He patted Zhishui on the shoulder and said with a smile.

"Also, you should go home early. It's hot, so watch out for mosquitoes, especially since they're so ubiquitous as autumn approaches."

After saying this, Xiuze turned around and walked towards the Senju clan.

Shisui sat there in deep thought for a while, then stood up and prepared to leave.

He understood what Xiuze said, and he also knew what to do next.

Watching Xiuze's departing figure, he couldn't help but murmur to himself.

"Thank you, Xiuze."

Xiuze had no idea what Shisui was thinking, since he hadn't said or done anything.

He even found himself inwardly criticizing Shisui.

"You're always disturbing my rest time. I'll dig up your ancestors and teach you a lesson sooner or later."

Thinking about this made Xiuze feel much better, because he really did have a clue!

"Although it happened over a hundred years ago and the records are very blurry, the content itself is quite interesting."

According to the records, it was not a big deal for the Senju clan to lead other clans in their actions.

Moreover, it didn't clearly state who the target was or how much was lost, but this time the record was written in great detail, and there was even a concluding remark!

"A successful operation dealt a heavy blow to the arrogance and morale of the Uchiha clan, bringing the glory of victory to the subsequent war."

Such a description and such words really make it hard for Xiuze not to think and make connections.

"Whether it's true or not, while the Uchiha clan hasn't been wiped out yet, and while I don't have any missions right now, I'll find some time to go check it out!"

But soon Xiuze suddenly realized something: could this be considered as digging up someone's ancestral grave?

After temporarily resolving the waterlogging issue, Xiuze resumed his crazy slacking off.

Since he couldn't go on missions, Xiuze could take this time to reflect and especially to study his so-called "bloodline mutation".

To be honest, he didn't seem to have a deep understanding of the changes brought about by the "bloodline mutation".

Moreover, the 'Bloodline Mutation' system did not provide him with any related explanations, which left him somewhat baffled.

"I understand that everything is moving in a positive direction, but what exactly is the situation?"

Xiuze couldn't help but frown slightly, but in his opinion, this might be an evolution towards 'a higher-dimensional life form'?

In his understanding, regardless of whether there are special powers in this world that he can use, the essence of life is no different from what he perceives.

"Even the gods of this world are nothing more than beings from a higher dimension who possess greater power."

Shuzawa knew exactly how those so-called Otsutsuki evolved; in short, they devoured life!

By consuming life forms, one accumulates and elevates their own level of existence.

The essence of the Divine Tree is more like extracting life force, completely draining the life force of a planet, condensing it into a Divine Tree Fruit, and thus completing the final evolution.

"Mine should be going through the same process, except it starts with chakra fusion, followed by continuous improvement of physical attributes, which suggests it's mutation rather than evolution?"

Xiuze clenched his fist slightly, feeling that he needed to take it a step further.

Perhaps he will only be considered successful when his prompt changes from 'alienation' to 'evolution'!

"And we also need to observe ourselves carefully, since the system keeps giving us prompts, there must be something more interesting going on."

Observation is very necessary, especially paying attention to some special changes that occur over a long period of time.

As for things like strength, speed, and reaction time, Xiuze knows they're useless to pay attention to, because they were already improved when he added points to them.

No matter how meticulous his control over himself is, some things are not so easy to notice. It's better to focus more on future changes.

"For example, will they live a long time?"

Muttering to himself, Xiuze headed towards a grove of trees.

After meeting Shisui, news of Danzo followed, clearly indicating that Danzo had been looking for an opportunity to meet him.

However, Xiuzhe did not meet with his former boss immediately, and his reason was quite valid: he needed to write an action report.

Therefore, it took a week for him to arrive leisurely, just when Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to be discharged from the hospital and Danzo was about to lose patience.

"Lord Danzo, it's been a long time."

Upon entering the forest, Hidezawa quickly found Danzo, who was dressed entirely in a black robe and had a stern face. Hidezawa maintained his smile and gave a slight bow.

"I thought you weren't planning on coming to see me."

Danzo's face was grim, and his gaze at Hidezawa was icy.

"Your report took so long to write?"

"Lord Danzo, besides the report, there's also something about the Uchiha."

Xiuzawa delayed for a week, intending to wait for the matter of Uchiha Shisui to be settled, and now the timing is just right.

"Our mission is to investigate Obito Uchiha, and we've made some new discoveries. The Uchiha side also wants information, so..."

"Uchiha Obito, huh!"

Danzo snorted coldly. He had always been concerned about Obito Uchiha's affairs, and after Hiruzen Sarutobi was admitted to the hospital, he also took the opportunity to learn more about the whole story.

He couldn't possibly know the most detailed things, but he could still investigate the basics, such as how Obito Uchiha controlled the Mizukage and wreaked havoc on the entire Hidden Mist Village.

For example, the Fourth Mizukage was brought back by Jiraiya!

"That madman is incredibly arrogant; he actually dares to control a shadow."

Danzo's gaze was somewhat complicated, but his words expressed his disgust and disdain for Obito.

"The Mangekyou Sharingan is indeed a terrifying power; it silently controlled the Fourth Mizukage."

Xiuze keenly grasped this point, and in an instant, he suddenly had an idea, so he spoke quickly and solemnly.

"If I hadn't been lucky enough to notice something was wrong, and if Kirigakure hadn't had a Byakugan that could confirm it for us, we might have become cannon fodder for the Yuan Masters."

If they succeed, they will have assisted the Yuan general in "purging the court of corrupt officials" and simultaneously seized power.

If they fail, they will be nothing more than cannon fodder attacking the forehead of the Hidden Mist Village, the Yuan Masters.

"You're still too young. It's just that Jiraiya is leading the team. That guy is an idiot."

Danzo naturally understood Hidezawa's meaning, and his eyes revealed his dissatisfaction with Jiraiya.

"However, bringing back a Three-Tails to Konoha is quite interesting. But Yuan Shi's actions have put Konoha in a difficult position. He's a truly insidious fellow."

"Yeah, but it's a shame I didn't get that eye roll back."

Xiuze nodded, and then he secretly began to fan the flames.

"Lord Danzo, we have secured a meeting with Kirigakure this time. Perhaps we will have another ally in the future."

We don't know how to handle the Fourth Mizukage and the Three-Tails' situation yet, but Kirigakure has caused us so much trouble, we should step up our efforts.

The main family's Byakugan might win them favor and provide some support for Lord Danzo's path to becoming Hokage.

Furthermore, with their assistance, I think no one in Konoha should be controlled by the Mangekyou Sharingan and unable to detect it.

Xiuze spoke skillfully, emphasizing the importance of the Byakugan and the ability to control the Kaleidoscope.

Furthermore, he also gave Danzo a suggestion on how to take revenge on Kirigakure and make himself look good, and Danzo was very "cooperative" and immediately fell into deep thought upon hearing Shuzawa's words.

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Kaleidoscope Control

Hinata's feelings for him are undetectable due to being controlled by the Kaleidoscope.

It must be said that Danzo was indeed very perceptive; he extracted the three key factors in an instant.

If the Hidden Mist Village tricked them, then their revenge is only natural. Besides, the Hidden Leaf Village did them a great favor, so they have to give something in return!

The Byakugan is the best response, and besides, this originally belonged to Konoha, so taking it back is only right.

Moreover, the kaleidoscope's control over a person seems a bit too strong.

If he had a pair of kaleidoscopes

And by using the Byakugan retrieved from Kirigakure to befriend the Hyuga clan, then...

They can ensure that no one in Konoha is controlled, and they can also ensure that even if they discover something, they won't say anything!

For a moment, Danzo's eyes lit up slightly, but he quickly looked at Hidezawa warily again.

"Did you do this on purpose?"

"Lord Danzo, what is the meaning of this?"

Hidezawa looked at Danzo with a puzzled expression, then shook his head helplessly.

"Lord Danzo, my suggestion is all for the sake of Konoha. After all, it would be good for all of us to get the Byakugan back."

"Yeah?"

Danzo stared intently at Hidezawa, feeling that Hidezawa was subtly hinting at something, but the guy seemed unwilling to admit anything.

However, whether Xiuze did it intentionally or unintentionally, it did give him an idea.

Whether he uses it or not, he has a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan in his hands, and recently a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan has indeed been dangling in front of him.

"I have a question for you."

Thinking of this, Danzo asked in a deep voice.

"Compared to Obito Uchiha, you have a few advantages, but how does Shisui Uchiha compare to Obito Uchiha?"

"Lord Danzo, the First Hokage defeated Madara Uchiha."

Hidezawa did not provide a definitive answer. In fact, he really wanted to say directly, "You shouldn't question the power of Wood Release," but after thinking about it, he chose to be more tactful.

However, Danzo was very satisfied with his answer and nodded slightly. Then Danzo took out a scroll from his pocket and threw it over.

"I hope you can come quickly next time I want to see you, because it will probably be a crucial mission and I don't want to see you late."

And take this; I've been wanting to give it to you for a while but haven't had the chance.

"Yes, Lord Danzo."

Xiuze nodded, then asked a question in response.

"Lord Danzo, what is this?"

"See for yourself. By the way, please accept my condolences."

Danzo glanced at Hidezawa out of the corner of his eye, then immediately led his men away. He did want to leave someone behind to observe Hidezawa's emotional changes, but considering Hidezawa's perceptive abilities, he decided against it.

After they left, Xiuze opened the scroll and glanced at it. Although his face was expressionless, a cold smile appeared in his heart.

"Just as I suspected, Lord Danzo, your version is outdated."

He raised his head and looked in the direction where Danzo and the others had left.

Sunlight filtered through the dense branches, scattering across the scroll in his hand and illuminating the crucial information on it—

"Yakushi Nonou and Yakushi Kabuto were suspected of being intercepted and killed by Orochimaru; one's body has been confirmed, and the other is still missing."

Danzo's version is indeed outdated, and Hidezawa also realized one thing: Hiruzen Sarutobi was quite dissatisfied with Danzo!

"It seems this old boss knows very little about many things, but no matter how you look at it, that's not a bad thing."

Hidezawa is quite satisfied with Danzo's current situation, after all, seeds of doubt are slowly being sown, and he is gradually being excluded from some of the core circles.

Even though someone like Hiruzen Sarutobi is unlikely to go to extremes, once things start, they'll only get more and more interesting!

Xiuze's job was simple: to quietly watch and then subtly fan the flames.

Sometimes he felt that he was probably a master of stirring up trouble. Although he was "a nobody with little influence," he still had some skills and a thick skin.

In addition, the "team leaders" who go on missions with him are all people who are "good at accepting the opinions of others", which allows him to make good use of his abilities!

Staggering back home, Xiuze opened the door and was greeted by Tsunade's voluptuous figure.

Her slender waist had a perfect curve, and her white short top perfectly illustrated what it meant to be both generous and wealthy.

A pair of fair feet were placed on the table, and her white skin and languid expression made Xiuze swallow hard.

This mature woman is like a ripe peach; you can tell just by looking at her that she's juicy and irresistible.

"Oh, you're back?"

Tsunade lazily raised her head and glanced at Hidezawa before collapsing back down.

"You brat, where have you been today? You're always running around instead of reporting to the Dark Division, aren't you?"

"I haven't seen you very happy at home, teacher."

Xiuze raised an eyebrow and spread his hands.

"Also, didn't the teacher tell me to go out more?"

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Tsunade was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then remembered that she had indeed said that, so she simply snorted coldly.

"Speaking of which, what's the matter with Uchiha Shisui looking for you? I remember telling you about the current situation of the Uchiha clan, right?"

"Yes, I did."

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Seeing Tsunade's lazy demeanor, Hidezawa simply sat down beside her.

"However, he was a member of the team that hunted down Obito Uchiha, but he was unable to continue his missions after leaving the Anbu."

Besides, they are from the Uchiha clan, so it's normal for them to want to follow up on Obito's affairs.

"That's right."

Tsunade leaned her head back and pondered for a moment before nodding.

"I've heard the old man and Jiraiya say that you're a smart person, and there's no need to emphasize many things repeatedly."

Even if you have a close relationship with the Uchiha clan, you still need to understand priorities and not act like my great-grandfather.

The relationship between Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha is truly chilling.

It would be difficult for ordinary people to understand what kind of bond existed between the two of them. In fact, some members of the Senju clan even considered the First Hokage to be a traitor.

The Uchiha and Senju clans have been fighting for over a thousand years. What's the meaning of you and that Uchiha Madara being all lovey-dovey?

Is she a beautiful woman or something?

Hashirama Senju was just too strong, and Madara Uchiha was just too strong. If it weren't for the First Hokage, the entire ninja world would have belonged to Madara Uchiha.

Therefore, even if there were dissatisfactions within the Senju clan, they dared not say anything. However, Hidezawa had seen snippets of these things in some of the files.

Although it's all about praising Hashirama Senju and emphasizing his greatness and power, there's always a bit of criticism involved.

"Don't worry, teacher, I know."

Xiuze inwardly complained, but still nodded. Then, as if remembering something, he asked.

"By the way, teacher, what's your decision about that matter?"

"You mean Wood Release?"

Tsunade paused for a moment, then realized what she was thinking, and her expression suddenly turned somewhat strange.

"How come you haven't forgotten about this? Wood Release isn't that simple!"

"But if we don't give it a try, will the teacher really be content?"

Xiuze blinked, asked with an amused look, and then gently extended his hand.

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With a slight movement of his chakra, a vibrant green chakra instantly appeared in his hand.

This power caused the previously languid Tsunade to sit up shakily.

The control over Yang Release power, such incredible strength, even Tsunade couldn't help but marvel at it.

"That's amazing. If this kind of chakra were used in conjunction with medical ninjutsu, it would be even better."

"Well, with the teacher and Xiyan, I think that's enough."

Xiuze immediately shook his head. He didn't want to learn medical ninjutsu, or rather, there was no need for it.

He can recover quickly enough by using that chakra himself; as for helping others...

At worst, he'll just force-feed the information; besides, he's better at sending people away than pulling them back from the brink of death.

"Although I don't think the teacher can reach what I have, some improvement is inevitable."

And if Wood Release could be activated, I think it would be good for both the Senju and Konoha in the future, wouldn't it?

Tsunade glared at Hidezawa. What did she mean by not having faith in her?

Such a statement made her somewhat unhappy, and it also stirred up some of her competitive spirit.

Of course, more importantly, she felt that if such power were combined with medical ninjutsu, the effect would indeed be very good?

She did indeed yearn for Wood Release, but she knew how difficult it was to activate it, after all, she knew a little about the experiments in Konoha.

So many people died, and it seems like only one person succeeded so far, but in the end, he seems to be completely inferior to Xiuze, who awakened on his own.

As a result, her obsession with Wood Release naturally diminished.

But now, it seems that an opportunity is right in front of her, and she is thinking that she might be able to give it a try.

"Give it a try, but I need to make some adjustments."

Tsunade eventually nodded, but she didn't intend to start right away.

"Although I feel that I am in good condition, I have been a bit lazy, and my physical condition is not the best right now."

Besides, I need to keep an eye on the old man recently. It wouldn't be good if something went wrong if I followed your experiment.

Although the old man is not in serious condition now, there are still many issues to deal with, so it's best to wait a while before making any further decisions.

"Of course, Jiraiya-sama has gone too far."

Upon hearing this, Hidezawa nodded directly. Hiruzen Sarutobi was so angry that he was hospitalized. Even if the problem wasn't serious, who knew if he would develop high blood pressure later?

After all, the Fourth Mizukage was in trouble, and Shuzawa had secretly given Danzo some advice.

In such a situation, Tsunade would naturally have to follow along, otherwise, if she got upset and fell ill, things would be really bad.

"No, who did you learn this personality from?"

However, Tsunade couldn't hold back her emotions when she heard what Hidezawa said.

"You're the one who caused this trouble, so why are you blaming Jiraiya? I think he's just taking the blame for you."

Tsunade really had a hard time evaluating her junior from the same clan; his ability to shift blame was truly top-notch!

She herself was very curious about who Xiuze had learned to be this monstrous.

After thinking it over and considering Xiuzawa's past experiences, she suddenly realized that it was probably really Danzo!

After all, only Danzo fits her impression of such a wicked personality.

"Alright, go ahead and do your own thing."

Tsunade really didn't want to complain, so she shook her head and spoke helplessly.

"Honestly, of all people to learn from, you had to learn from Danzo! You could have learned from Jiraiya too!"

"Yes, teacher, I understand. I will study hard with Captain Jiraiya."

Upon hearing this, Shuzawa's eyes lit up, and before Tsunade could change her mind, he immediately continued.

"There's one more thing. Let's go out of Konoha together after the teacher finishes his work."

"Um?"

Tsunade immediately became alert. Who was she going to kidnap this time after leaving Konoha?

"Teacher, it would be more appropriate for us to conduct our experiments outside of Konoha. After all, it would be inconvenient if the village needed to contact you again."

Xiuze said this with great confidence, and then laughed.

"And after flipping through the scrolls my teacher gave me for so long, I actually found some interesting things."

I think I can take this opportunity to go and take a look; maybe I can dig up some treasure!

Treasure hunting?

Tsunade was also a little flustered for a moment. How could you be so greedy?

Fortunately, it seemed that Shuzawa was planning to go and see for himself, and Tsunade was unable to refute that.

"Treasure hunting? I think you're more like digging up graves!"

Tsunade rolled her eyes, then simply lay down, too lazy to pay any more attention to Hidezawa.

Hidezawa, on the other hand, looked at Tsunade with surprise; he really wanted to ask her a question.

How did you know?

Amidst Hidezawa's spectacular slacking off, the Third Hokage successfully returned to his post.

However, the troubles he will face next are far more numerous than he imagined!

During the time that Xiuze was slacking off, he did keep an eye on what was happening outside.

Moreover, as a member of the Anbu, and also Tsunade's disciple and Jiraiya's "subordinate," obtaining information would be far too easy for him.

"The Hokage is probably not happy right now; Kirigakure is making things difficult for us."

Sitting on a bench on a bustling street in Konoha, Kakashi stared at Hidezawa with dead fish eyes.

"Moreover, Sunagakure must have interfered as well. Now the entire ninja world knows that the Fourth Mizukage, the Jinchuriki of the Three-Tails, is with us."

"Hmm, that's not surprising. Didn't we already know before we came back?"

Xiuze leaned lazily against the bench, a smile still on his face.

"So, don't miss this chance to steal that Byakugan that's been lost in Kirigakure. We have to pry it out of that guy named Ao's eye no matter what!"

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Kakashi looked at Hidezawa speechlessly. This guy knew that things were not going well, so why did he still act the same way?

"You bastard, just like Lord Danzo, he also suggested taking back that Byakugan, and he even contacted the Hyuga clan."

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Xiuze blinked, looking at Kakashi with curiosity.

"Are our Anbu's operations so extensive that we even need to monitor the Hokage?"

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Kakashi's dead fish eyes widened even more as he stared at Shusawa in disbelief.

"Just how good at slacking off is this bastard? He swaggered off to meet people, and everyone in the village knew about it!"

"Damn it! With a scoundrel like you around, how could the Anbu possibly get anywhere!"

"First of all, we are not heads of the secret service; secondly, we are just ordinary workers, and there is no need for us to empathize with important figures."

Xiuze sat up straight. He was wide awake now that he was talking about this. After all, he was a seasoned veteran before he transmigrated, and he had experienced countless hardships in the real world.

For example, at a company, you're thinking about how to have a stable job where you can just coast along, while your boss is thinking about how to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Also, in the shadows, you need to consider how to complete the mission while improving yourself.

Your boss, on the other hand, wants things to stay stable and not escalate the situation, so you could say that the two of you are inherently at odds.

If you go to extremes in empathy, you'll become like Itachi Uchiha.

Besides, even Hiruzen Sarutobi never intended to wipe out the entire Uchiha clan. He wanted to make an example of them, kill the culprit, and then the remaining members would lose their fighting power and obediently reproduce.

If we give them some favors so they remember that "the Hokage's kindness can never be repaid," wouldn't that be a way to win them over?

But this guy is so decisive, it's almost inhuman.

"A fallacy of equivocation."

Kakashi snorted softly, then sighed helplessly.

"There will be a lot of trouble ahead. I'm going to the Land of Whirlpools, along with Jiraiya-sama, Tsunade-sama, and Tenzo.

"You bastard, you're having a good time resting in the village, but I can't."

"Actually, I'd like to go, but the Hokage won't allow it. Why don't you try to persuade him?"

Xiuze gave Kakashi a pitiful look, then smiled and offered a comforting remark, but it made Kakashi a little uncomfortable.

"I think we should just let it go. The Hokage has already made his decision, so it's best if we don't break it."

You should just stay in Konoha and go participate in the negotiations.

It's possible that even Master Yuan will be brought back!

The Third Hokage has just been discharged from the hospital; you should let him go.

"Is that so? That's a real shame."

Xiuze pursed his lips, looking somewhat regretful, but he was thinking about something else.

No wonder Danzo was preparing to make his move; the opportunity was right in front of him!

Danzo had already given instructions to Hidezawa to prepare for assembly, and his purpose was self-evident.

Although Shuzawa did not receive a message from Shisui, it is likely that Shisui did not intend to let him worry about this matter.

"Moreover, with the outside world in such a state of chaos, whatever happens inside the village must give way to what is happening outside."

Uchiha Shisui is dead, and that's that. This matter cannot be investigated further, and it absolutely cannot be the work of people from the village.

If the Uchiha clan lost Shisui, they probably wouldn't dare to continue their activities for a while. This serves as a warning, but...

The warning had an effect, but the Uchiha's pride would also make them think that this was Konoha's contempt for them.

Moreover, the Uchiha clan had reached a point where there was no turning back, or rather, even if Fugaku Uchiha wanted to turn back, he would have no choice but to grit his teeth and continue.

When the emotions of a group are completely stirred up, if you do not comply and satisfy them, they will turn around and devour you!

"Thank you for your hard work, Kakashi-senpai."

Despite having all sorts of wild thoughts in her mind, Xiuze still smiled and gave her blessings.

"Thank you, but actually I'd prefer things to be more stable."

Kakashi stretched, looked up at the sky and spoke softly, but soon turned his head to look at Xiuzawa with a puzzled expression.

"Speaking of which, Xiuze-kun, what are your dreams?"

"A dream?"

Xiuze blinked. He felt that the question seemed familiar, and after thinking for a moment, he gave the answer he had given before.

"Of course, I'll marry several wives in the future and live a good life. Besides, didn't the Buddha say: 'Without indulging in desires, all actions are devoid of life'?"

"."

Kakashi couldn't hold back any longer. Was this what Buddha said?

Although the ninja world doesn't mandate having only one wife, is it really okay for you to say it so recklessly?

"What kind of look is that?"

Xiuze smiled and glanced at Kakashi, then shrugged.

"Please, I'm an awakened user of Wood Release. Even if I don't want to, the Hokage will find a way to make me have more children."

"After all, this is about 'optimizing the bloodline of the next generation,' and there are no rules or regulations in the ninja world."

"With that look in your eyes, do you mean you want to go against the Hokage?"

"."

As night fell, the weather grew slightly cool.

In a forest within Konoha, Uchiha Shisui walked slowly toward this place.

On the treetop, a nightingale tilted its head and kept cooing, curiously observing the person who had come in the middle of the night.

But Shisui ignored him. The three tomoe in his eyes slowly rotated as he surveyed everything around him.

He knew very well that the situation was probably not optimistic when he met Danzo this time, but it was something he had to do!

He thought about it a lot and considered it a lot, but in the end he still made a decision.

He had considered using Kotoamatsukami to control Danzo, but it's hard for someone whose will has been altered to avoid contradicting themselves.

If discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable; Zhishui was unwilling and unable to take the risk.

As for murder.

He never thought he would make it back alive!

He wanted intelligence simply so he could better handle everything.

He was somewhat wary of Danzo's request to see him.

"Uchiha Shisui, I heard you wish to see me?"

When Shisui reached a desolate temple, Danzo's voice came from beside the temple.

Looking up, bathed in moonlight, Shisui saw a figure with his back to him in front of the stone lion. Without a doubt, this person was Shimura Danzo.

And that is his goal!

"Lord Danzo."

Shisui tried to calm himself down. He lowered his head and bowed slightly, but his eyes were warily scanning his surroundings.

There are tall trees everywhere here, but the area around this temple has been cleared out.

In other words, he himself did not know how many enemies were in the surrounding forest.

But no matter how you look at it, this time doesn't seem optimistic.

"It's quite interesting that an Uchiha wants to see me."

Danzo slowly walked towards Shisui, and beside him, two dark figures were hidden in the darkness, their auras chilling and making people shudder.

When Danzo was three meters away from Shisui, he stopped and looked down at Shisui with a cold gaze.

"Now that I'm here, you can say whatever you want."

"You don't have much time left."

(End of this chapter)