Each Person's Preparations
"That, that, Naruto, you, you..."
Minato Namikaze, recovering from his blank stare and incredulous expression, called out to Naruto hesitantly, wanting to say something but stammering and unable to make himself clear.
"What's wrong?"
Naruto, who was observing the surroundings of the Uchiha Clan Grounds, was drawn by Minato Namikaze's sudden voice, wondering what the other's sudden tone meant.
"It's, it's, it's just that, you, you, your..."
Minato Namikaze was clearly trying very hard to speak, his face flushed, but it seemed like something was blocking him, preventing him from speaking.
"?"
Minato Namikaze's behavior was a bit strange. Naruto thought that there might be something wrong with the other's Chakra, so he found a safe place and entered the Sealing Space to check the situation.
"Hahahaha! Hahahaha! I'm dying of laughter."
Kurama, who was supposedly reading manga but had been paying attention to Minato Namikaze's situation, finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Minato Namikaze's appearance was even more interesting than the manga.
"Kurama, what's wrong with the Fourth Hokage?"
Hearing Kurama's laughter, Naruto knew that Kurama knew what was going on, so he asked him.
Kurama's face showed a hint of mischief as he said, "This guy, after seeing your eyes, is wondering if he's been cuckolded, hahahaha."
Minato Namikaze's face was flushed, unable to speak. He knew that this was actually impossible, after all, Naruto's hair and eyes were exactly the same as his, and Konoha couldn't find anyone else who looked like that. But that Sharingan, he didn't have the Uchiha Clan's bloodline.
Could it be that Kushina's family had elders from the Uchiha Clan?
Minato Namikaze's world-shaking wisdom suddenly kicked in. Could it be that the Uzumaki Clan, in addition to intermarrying with the Senju Clan, actually had intermarriage relations with the Uchiha Clan as well!
"Uh—"
Naruto then realized that he hadn't used his Sharingan in front of Minato Namikaze for so long. After all, he had been training with Kakashi and Guy, or practicing sealing techniques, and had no chance to use the Sharingan.
"These aren't my own eyes."
Naruto was too lazy to think of excuses to explain, and directly told the truth, after all, Uchiha Shisui was the top priority now.
Minato Namikaze also came back to his senses. Although Naruto's words made him have bad thoughts, at least it wasn't the situation he imagined.
"Th-that's right, haha, I didn't think too much about it either."
Minato Namikaze scratched the back of his head and awkwardly defended himself.
"Well, I've found a few good spots, I'll go set up the seals if there's nothing else."
Naruto said with a calm expression, and his figure disappeared again.
"Ahaha." Minato Namikaze saw Naruto's indifferent look and laughed awkwardly.
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"Huff—"
"With these few seals, it should be enough."
Naruto exhaled a long breath, completing the final step of this seal.
To be on the safe side, he had set up a total of four seals. One was by the Naka River, where he often used Malice Perception to sense the entire Konoha Village. Naturally, he knew that Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi often met secretly there.
The other three seals were placed along the only path from the Hokage Building to the Uchiha Clan Grounds, forming a three-sided encirclement. With just a little guidance from him, Uchiha Shisui would inevitably step into one of the seals.
Danzo, hurry up and start the operation.
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"Shisui, it's been over a month, and the village still has no information about the intruder. How is the situation on your side with the Konoha Military Police Force?"
Inside the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen faced the window, admiring the bustling and lively streets of Konoha below.
Because Sarutobi Hiruzen had his back to Uchiha Shisui, he couldn't observe the other's expression, but from the other's low voice, he could still sense Sarutobi Hiruzen's dissatisfaction.
Uchiha Shisui felt very bitter about the Third Hokage's dissatisfaction. In the past month, the Uchiha Military Police Force had been trying its best to search for clues about the intruder. At the same time, Uchiha Shisui had been secretly probing the members of the Uchiha clan, but the result was nothing.
Now Uchiha Shisui was beginning to suspect whether the person who attacked him was really from the Uchiha clan?
But if it wasn't from the Uchiha clan, then why could he control the Mangekyo Sharingan? You must know that if it wasn't from the Uchiha clan, other ninja, even with the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, would find it difficult to control.
Even the Son of the White Fang, the genius ninja Kakashi Hatake, could hardly use even one Three-Tomoe Sharingan, let alone the Mangekyo Sharingan.
"I'm sorry, Third Hokage, the Konoha Military Police Force has no leads either." Because Uchiha Shisui couldn't see his expression, he was also very uneasy.
"Is that so?" Sarutobi Hiruzen pursed his lips, his eyes deep. "If that's the case, we can't continue like this. The investigation into the intruder can only be put on hold for now."
"Third Hokage! If that's the case, what if more villagers are harmed?" Uchiha Shisui was a little worried.
"We can't waste Konoha's manpower and resources any longer. I have already withdrawn all the investigators today. This matter will be the responsibility of your Konoha Military Police Force from now on. I believe the Uchiha clan can protect Konoha well."
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice was very light and calm, it sounded like a thunderclap in Uchiha Shisui's heart. Uchiha Shisui's originally anxious expression became excited again.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's words finally allowed Uchiha Shisui to put his high-hanging heart back in his stomach.
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Entrusting such an important task to the Konoha Military Police Force was undoubtedly the Third Hokage's trust in the Uchiha, and it was also an opportunity for the Uchiha to protect Konoha. This was an opportunity for the Third Hokage to integrate the Uchiha into the village. As long as the Uchiha could find that person and protect Konoha, it would definitely further improve the relationship between the two sides.
He decided that he would go back and confess the identity of the Uchiha intruder to Fugaku Clan Head and ask him to help investigate together. He would definitely be able to find that Uchiha. The Uchiha must seize this opportunity.
"Please rest assured, Third Hokage, the Uchiha will definitely complete your mission!"
Uchiha Shisui's voice became unusually excited. After speaking, he slightly raised his head and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen's somewhat hunched back.
Sarutobi Hiruzen also nodded, pretending to be gratified. After hesitating for a moment, he still said, "Shisui, your eyes... have you used them?"
Uchiha Shisui was also stunned for a moment, and said with some self-blame, "I'm very sorry, Third Hokage, because the Konoha Military Police Force has been investigating the intruder's information, so I haven't been able to find a suitable opportunity."
Uchiha Shisui's answer made Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes narrow slightly.
Using the intruder to divert attention? Or...
Thinking about it, Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly felt a little sweaty. He shouldn't be controlled, right?
Sarutobi Hiruzen thought about Tobirama-sensei's words several times in his heart, and then thought about the naturally evil Uchiha several times. After confirming that he had not been affected, he spoke again.
"It's okay, Shisui. I have always believed in your Will of Fire, and I have always believed in the Uchiha clan's love for Konoha. Be bold and do whatever you need to do. After this incident is over, I will use the name of the Third Hokage to publicize the Uchiha clan's achievements to the entire Konoha, in order to ease the relationship between Konoha and the Uchiha."
"Thank, thank you very much, Third Hokage-sama!"
The excitement in Uchiha Shisui's eyes could no longer be concealed; he was just short of kneeling down and kowtowing directly.
At this moment, the Will of Fire in his heart was burning fiercely, and Sarutobi Hiruzen's image had become incomparably lofty. As expected, the Third Hokage-sama had also been working hard to integrate the Uchiha into Konoha.
"Yes," Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded.
"In that case, you may leave for now."
"Yes, I will go back and inform Fugaku Clan Head of this news."
Uchiha Shisui left with excitement, but Sarutobi Hiruzen, who remained, clenched his fist, his face expressionless, but the apprehension in his eyes grew even stronger.
Shisui, perhaps your Will of Fire is genuine, but the safety of the entire Konoha and the Land of Fire rests on my shoulders. I dare not gamble.
Danzo, I hope you don't make any mistakes.
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