Undercover

Uchiha Clan Grounds.

After finalizing the follow-up arrangements and some details with Konan.

Shamu opened his eyes.

He considered whether Orochimaru could make something of this matter.

Shamu looked at the sky. It was nearly midnight.

Shamu walked to the training ground. Kazuki and Gui had already been untied and sent back.

Quite a few energetic clansmen were still training in the practice field.

Shamu casually beckoned.

The nearest clansman hurried over.

It was Uchiha Rikuto.

"Rikuto, you can stand already?" Shamu stepped forward and patted Rikuto on the shoulder.

Rikuto looked fairly well. "Thanks to the clan head, after Lady Tsunade treated me, I was able to get out of bed very quickly. I'm recovering now."

"What about Oura?" Shamu remembered that Oura had injured his leg. He should have recovered as well.

Rikuto shook his head. "Oura has suffered more physical loss. He still can't walk freely."

It seemed the hardest problem had been solved, allowing Rikuto to stand, while Oura needed a longer period to recover.

Shamu also asked about the results of tonight's punishment.

When he learned that practically every clansman had come to watch and eaten spicy hot pot, Shamu nodded in satisfaction.

He doubted anyone would dare go easy on Sasuke and the others again.

Shamu found Orochimaru in the clan's underground laboratory.

Keimei was standing beside Orochimaru.

Keimei held several documents in his hands, comparing them against one another.

"Shamu-kun, Keimei is a very promising prospect."

After Orochimaru temporarily settled in Uchiha territory, Shamu had recommended Keimei to him.

He had also explained that Keimei's Mangekyō was too precious, while he happened to possess some talent for research.

With Kabuto absent, Orochimaru could use him as an assistant.

Orochimaru had kept Keimei by his side to try him out. Although Keimei had absolutely