Chapter 134 Hiruzen Sarutobi: Itachi, you did a good job
The warm sun in the morning, with the moisture of dewdrops, quietly falls on Hidden Leaf Village,
Itachi Uchiha At this moment, he cannot enjoy the tranquility of the morning like an ordinary teenager.
His figure was like the wind, and he was galloping across the rooftops of his clan, his steps heavy, just like his heart.
That heaviness comes not only from the exhaustion of a sleepless night, but also from the worry caused by Uchiha Hikari and Asura's secret visit last night.
And my father's entrustment mixed with pleading and helplessness.
Hiding the two mysterious strong men who possess great power and have no idea of their purpose for Konoha is undoubtedly irresponsible to the village, and it is also a betrayal of his core mission of maintaining peace in the village as a ninja and as Anbu.
Can telling the village's top management the family's secrets lead to a liaison reaction, pushing the endangered family one step further into the abyss?
Eight-year-old Itachi Uchiha is very confused. He needs someone to talk to, someone who can understand him and give him correct guidance - Shisui Uchiha.
Shisui's mansion is as neat and simple as ever.
He knocked lightly on the door and sent out a secret signal that only ninjas could detect.
Soon, the door opened silently, and the face of Shisui, who was a little surprised, but quickly regained his composure, appeared in front of him.
He was wearing simple home clothes, with a black eyepatch covering his left eye. It was obvious that the early morning tranquility was disturbed by Itachi's sudden visit.
"What happened so early?" Shisui's voice was a little sleepy, but his right eye was already clear.
Without saying much, he just nodded slightly and signaled Shisui to let him in.
After entering the house and confirming that no one was eavesdropping, he told Shisui everything that happened after returning home this morning, including the sudden visit of Uchiha Hikari and Asura last night. His father Fugaku seemed to have had a Sharingan pupil power contest with the other party, but the result did not seem to be good. As for what they talked about, Uchiha did not know.
Finally, Fugaku wanted him to conceal his attitude and told Shisui in detail.
His tone was calm, but his deep eyes revealed uncontrollable struggle and pain.
Shisui listened quietly, the expression on his face gradually changed from the initial surprise to seriousness, until finally, his brows were furrowed and his eyes were full of unprecedented vigilance.
When Itachi mentioned the name Uchiha Hikari, Shisui's heart skipped a beat.
He was almost certain that the other party was the Uchiha girl who called herself "Wuming" that he met at Land of Stars.
Thinking of what happened that day, Shisui's hollow left eye frame still hurts a little. He knows better than anyone else,
The strength of this woman is anything but ordinary.
He was defeated in only a few rounds with this person, and paid the price of a Mangekyō Sharingan!
And Asura!
He has repeatedly appeared in Konoha, attacked Hyuga Clan twice, and even gouged out the eyes of four Hyuga Main House elders a few days ago!
Although Shisui was by Fugaku Uchiha's side at the time and was responsible for security and patrol duties outside the village, he did not participate in the battle involving Hyuga Compound.
However, many jounin participated, including many who had a good relationship with Shisui, and informed some of the situation that day.
"She was actually with Asura---"
"And the two of them also found the Fugaku clan leader." Shisui whispered to himself, with a hint of worry in his voice.
He walked to the window and looked at the village in the distance with his remaining right eye, thinking a lot.
", Your decision is correct." Shisui turned around and looked, his eyes full of affirmation and understanding.
"I know this is very uncomfortable. On the one hand, it is the blood of the family and my father's instructions, and on the other hand, the safety of the village.
But you must understand that the emergence of Uchiha Hikari and Asura has gone far beyond what we Uchiha Clan can handle."
Although Shisui did not fight against Asura, it can be seen from the fact that the other party can enter and exit Konoha and Kumogakure at will without anyone being able to stop him. It can be seen that he is probably another strong person like Uchiha Madara.
It's just that in this era, there is no longer a strong man like "God of Shinobi" who can suppress him.
"Their existence itself is a huge challenge to the existing Konoha and even Shinobi World pattern."
Shisui paused and his tone became more serious. "The Fugaku patriarch wants you to hide it out of protection for the family. He is afraid of intensifying conflicts and suspicions and putting Uchiha in a worse situation."
"But precisely because the enemy is too powerful, we cannot hide it. If the village's top officials know nothing about this, once the situation gets out of control, it will be a disaster for the entire Konoha. At that time, Uchiha Clan will also bear the brunt."
Shisui walked up to Itachi with a trace of doubt in his eyes. "For some reason, I always feel that they are not the real culprits behind Nine-Tails Incident. I suspect that there are other mysterious ninjas watching Dandan."
Uchiha Hikari's arrogance impressed Shisui, and he didn't know the identity and origin of Uchiha Hikari.
I just feel that the other person looks like a girl about the same age as me, and she should be younger when she is Nine-Tails Incident.
Finally, Shisui patted his shoulder lightly. "We need the power of the village to conduct a more in-depth investigation. You report to Lord Hokage not only to be loyal to the village, but also for the future of the family."
Looking at Shisui, that heavy heart finally got a little relief.
The understanding and support of his best friend allowed his tortured heart to find a moment of peace.
He knew that he was not an alternative among the Uchiha Clan, and that Shisui had the same idea as him. "Well, I understand." Itachi nodded, his eyes becoming firm again.
After bidding farewell to Shisui, Uchiha's figure once again turned into an afterimage and rushed straight towards Hokage Office Building.
When he stood in front of Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi again, the air in the office was still solemn, filled with the smell of tobacco and ink.
He also incorporated Shisui's words into his own report, emphasizing the urgency and importance of the matter.
Hiruzen Sarutobi listened quietly, his eyes were deep and complicated, and the pipe in his hand flickered.
Phew~
When Itachi finished his report, he exhaled a puff of smoke and spoke slowly, his voice low and filled with the vicissitudes of time. "You did a good job, your judgment is correct, and it also reflects your loyalty to the village and the importance you attach to your family."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up slowly, walked to the window, and looked at the village in the distance that was gradually illuminated by the morning light.
His voice had a trace of worry, but was full of the calmness of a wise man. "Now it is basically certain that Asura and the ninja named Uchiha Hikari are the masterminds behind the Hoshigakure rebellion and the Land of Bears drastic change."
"About Asura, this person is secretive and unfathomably powerful. Kumogakure all suffered at his hands. He gathered strong men, subverted Land of Bears, and established Land of Stars. What is his purpose?" Third Hokage Hokage's eyes became sharp.
The battle with Asura a few days ago was still vivid in his mind. The other party did not even take action personally, but only used an unknown pupil technique to disrupt Hyuga Clan. Those nine mysterious Summoned Beast alone restricted him and all his Konoha jonins.
Then in front of them, he dug out the Byakugan belonging to the four Hyuga Main House clan heads!
"And Uchiha Hikari." Hiruzen Sarutobi almost wondered if he was the descendant left by Uchiha Madara outside.
If it weren't for the information reported by Shisui and the other party was not very old, Hiruzen Sarutobi might have suspected that she was responsible for Nine-Tails Incident a few years ago.
The emergence of Asura and Uchiha Hikari indeed provides a new idea for Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Nine-Tails Incident, maybe really has nothing to do with the Uchiha Clan of Konoha.
He turned around and looked at Uchiha standing in front of him, his eyes full of trust and expectation. "You must participate in the follow-up of this matter secretly, and always pay attention to whether Asura and Uchiha Hikari have a deeper connection with the Uchiha Clan."
"At the same time, the monitoring of the Uchiha Clan also needs to be more rigorous. But remember, everything must be done in secret and cannot cause unnecessary panic or intensify conflicts."
"Yes." Itachi Uchiha knelt on one knee, the sadness between the tears became a little deeper.