Senya Learns of Itachi's Infiltration

Senya sat at his desk, pondering how to make use of this intelligence.

"Itachi, perfect timing. Come help me deal with these documents. I'm going to take a break."

Itachi froze, the expression on his face stiffening instantly.

Was this what one should expect from Senya? Well, it was just some paperwork. It was no big deal. He carried a huge stack of documents to the desk beside him and began working through them.

At this point, Itachi had yet to realize the seriousness of the situation. He still thought it was no big deal, never imagining that this would turn into overtime until nightfall...

Senya leaned his chair back and lay down. Before he started thinking, he should get a good nap and rest first.

He dispelled his Shadow Clone, and a flood of complicated information surged into Senya's mind as he drifted off to sleep.

When he opened his eyes again, moonlight streamed through the window and fell across the desk. Senya adjusted his chair and sat up, only to see Itachi still processing documents at the side. What an honest kid. At such a young age, he was already bearing pressure no one his age should have to bear.

Itachi's face was numb, his eyes lifeless, as though life had lost all meaning. So this was how Senya spent every afternoon? Senya had truly sacrificed too much for the clan...

Seeing Itachi like that, Senya felt somewhat bad for him. For a thirteen-year-old kid, leaving this kind of work to Itachi really was too cruel.

But then he remembered that he had slacked off and rested all afternoon. Itachi! Keep it up! You're the clan's hope. Me, Senya? I'll just play support.

Conscience? He tossed it straight to the back of his mind. What was a conscience? Could it be eaten?

He had actually gone soft just now. What a sin, what a sin.

After waking up, he sat in his chair and began considering Obito's situation. Obito had likely already noticed him, but he did not know that Senya had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.

He could use this information gap to catch Obito off guard.

About ten minutes passed, and it was roughly time to get off work as usual.

Senya stood and walked over to Itachi's desk.

"That's enough for today."

Only upon hearing those words did life return to Itachi's eyes. Processing documents was far more difficult than carrying out missions, but thankfully, it was finally over.

Itachi rose as well and stretched his stiff limbs.

"Senya, have you figured out how to deal with the Masked Man?"

Walking to the window, Senya looked at the moon outside and said:

"He has already joined forces with Danzo in secret. Since that's the case, we might as well make good use of it."

Itachi lowered his head in thought, unable to figure out how this information could be used.

Senya continued:

"Hiruzen is fairly satisfied with the Uchiha clan's current conduct, but Danzo has never trusted our Uchiha clan."

"Before long, Danzo will definitely find an opportunity to make a move against the Uchiha clan. We only need to use that chance to create some conflict between our Hokage's Assistant and the Hokage."

"As for the Masked Man, he does not yet dare to act rashly. When the time comes, someone will naturally step forward to deal with him."

"You only need to continue infiltrating them, then exaggerate things a little in front of Danzo and make him believe that the Uchiha want to stage a coup."

Itachi understood what he heard, but not completely. Still, considering that Senya had always spoken in riddles like this, it was admittedly hard to listen to, but he always managed to handle things properly.

Since Senya had a way to deal with it, Itachi only needed to follow the plan.

With that, Itachi prepared to leave.

"Itachi, if you have nothing to do after missions in the future, you can come help me handle official business too. After all, this position will eventually be handed over to you."

Itachi staggered, nearly falling as he left.

"Sure. If there's a chance, I definitely will next time!"

He hurriedly left the Police Force and headed home. He had not seen Sasuke for nearly a whole day. Thinking of his adorable little brother, come back to help Senya with paperwork next time? Forget it, forget it. Better to go home and spend more time with my little brother. I really can't handle office work.

Senya also set off for home, waiting for tonight's late-night meal...

Within the Land of Rain, inside the Akatsuki Organization's base, the Masked Man and Nagato stood in an underground cavern.

"Madara, where did you go yesterday? There didn't seem to be any mission that required you to go out."

"Nothing much. I merely discussed a deal with Danzo concerning the Uchiha clan in Konoha."

Nagato looked somewhat displeased.

"Madara, remember this: I am the leader of the Akatsuki Organization. The organization is still short on manpower. Do not waste time on meaningless matters."

Behind the mask, Uchiha Madara's expression could not be seen.

"Nagato, what I'm doing can also weaken Konoha's strength, which will help with your future plan to collect the Tailed Beasts. Don't be so impatient. It is not yet time for the plan to begin."

"The Akatsuki Organization still needs to recruit more members. I have already found the whereabouts of that Bounty Hunter. He is currently at the border between the Land of Rain and the Land of Earth. Prepare to act on your own."

After saying that, Uchiha Madara used his ocular technique to vanish and leave.

Some time later, within the Land of Fire.

Uchiha Madara's figure appeared in a forest.

The ground beside him slowly bulged upward, and a creature with a black-and-white face suddenly poked its head out from underground.

"Obito, a deputy clan head named Senya Uchiha has suddenly appeared within the Uchiha clan recently. He seems to be having some effect on our plan."

Obito, however, paid no attention to the Senya Black Zetsu mentioned.

"Hmph. A piece of trash who has not even awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan. What effect could he possibly have? Just find an opportunity to eliminate him."

"Hello~ Obito, long time no see. Can you tell me why you poop now~? I've been studying this question for so long. Why won't you tell me?"

Hearing White Zetsu speak, Obito realized it was that guy whose mind was full of "shit" again. He immediately punched through the tree trunk beside him.

"Enough! Black Zetsu! Next time, use a different White Zetsu as a host. This White Zetsu's existence will affect the execution of the plan."

White Zetsu was unhappy to hear that and immediately began arguing back.

"Obito, I clearly carry out my missions perfectly and gather all the intelligence. Why won't you tell me why you poop! You're too selfish! You've been pooping behind our backs this whole time!"

Even Black Zetsu, who was inhabiting White Zetsu, was beginning to lose patience with this White Zetsu's words. White Zetsu had always been abnormal, but none of them had ever spoken so sharply.

Obito instantly flashed before Zetsu, drew his ninja blade, and cleaved him in two with a single slash. Only then did the turmoil in his heart subside and calm return.

Black Zetsu immediately turned into a mass of dark, viscous liquid.

"Obito, there are not many White Zetsu. You have already used too many White Zetsu to vent your anger. Are you really properly carrying out Lord Madara's plan?"

"I don't need your reminder. I can complete the mission without those few White Zetsu. Go back to the base and find another White Zetsu host. Tobi should be nearly finished cultivating by now. After returning this time, I'll partner with Tobi."

Obito set off for Konoha, preparing to eliminate that troublesome deputy clan head.

"Senya Uchiha..."