Uchiha Daiki had long anticipated that someone as simple and naive as Uchiha Shisui would go running to Shimura Danzō.
That was why he had deliberately told him about his plan back then—it had been part of the plan all along.
Now that he had confirmed the kid was truly hopelessly stupid, Uchiha Daiki completely gave up on the idea of making him one of his trusted aides.
"You're curious why I'm not angry, aren't you?"
Uchiha Daiki asked as he stared into Uchiha Shisui's eyes.
"Daiki-senpai must be very confident in his own strength. You believe that even if I told Lord Danzō those things, it wouldn't make any difference."
"Oh? You're pretty sharp when it comes to this sort of thing."
Uchiha Daiki was somewhat surprised.
Uchiha Shisui remained silent and did not continue the conversation.
"How did Danzō react?"
Uchiha Daiki asked again.
"He didn't lose his temper. He only told me to closely monitor every move you and the Uchiha Clan make from now on, and report everything to him."
Uchiha Shisui still answered honestly.
His behavior left Uchiha Daiki somewhat confused.
Was this kid trying to be a double agent?
Or was he truly so naive that he thought being frank with both himself and Shimura Danzō, treating everyone sincerely, would earn everyone's understanding and bring about true peace?
Uchiha Daiki stared deeply at him. Several seconds later, he spoke again. "You really are far too naive."
Uchiha Shisui did not respond to that assessment. He took out the document Shimura Danzō had given him and showed it to Uchiha Daiki.
"Lord Danzō kept his word, Daiki-senpai."
"Everyone in the village should know the news by now..."
Uchiha Daiki merely glanced casually at the document in his hand and curled his lip.
This outcome had