Influence

"If you can't subdue them, then imprison them first and contact me!"

Listening to Yamei's series of arrangements, Shisui was curious how Yamei knew about Zabuza and the others in the Land of Waves.

However, his ninja professionalism prevented him from asking, and he silently noted it in his heart.

Yamei greatly appreciated Shisui's meticulous professionalism when it came to missions.

With Shisui around, the Land of Waves would definitely become his backyard in two years.

If Zabuza, Raiga, and Pakura could be gathered together, then the strength of the Land of Waves would be absolutely not to be underestimated!

Zabuza and Raiga were both Elite Jonin, and Pakura definitely possessed combat power close to Kage level, otherwise the Fourth Kazekage Rasa wouldn't have been so wary of her.

Coupled with Shisui, who possessed the complete Sharingan, he would definitely be Kage-level combat power in two more years!

Yamei's mind suddenly flashed with a name.

"Jugo, I almost forgot about this guy, the source of the Curse Mark, who was born with the Sage Body."

"I wonder if Orochimaru's subordinate, Kimimaro, has met Jugo yet... If they have! Then he might not have any connection with me."

Shaking his head, Yamei still instructed Shisui to try and find him.

After making the arrangements, Yamei originally wanted Shisui to rest for a night before leaving, but unexpectedly, he chose to act immediately.

"I am already a non-existent person in Konoha. Instead of wasting a day here, I'd rather go and realize my value sooner," Shisui said with a smile.

"Alright, I'll leave you a mark of a secret technique. You can contact me through it within a certain distance."

As he spoke, Yamei left the mark of Empathic Mark on Shisui.

After watching Shisui leave, Yamei chuckled while looking at the bright moon in the sky.

"The ninja world? Such a small place, yet it's divided into so many countries. Isn't this a betrayal of Mr. Ying's ideology?"

Meanwhile, in the depths of the Root compound late at night, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly arrived, his gaze fixed on Danzō, who was shrouded in shadow.

"You made a move on Shisui?"

"Yes."

"Don't you know about my plan? You've ruined my plan!" Hiruzen Sarutobi roared.

"Even if I didn't make a move, your plan wouldn't have succeeded! Don't you see that, Hiruzen!?" Danzō retorted coldly.

"You! Hmph... I won't pursue this matter for now. I'll make other arrangements! Danzō, you'd better not interfere again!" Hiruzen snorted.

"Uchiha Itachi?" Danzō sneered, "Hiruzen, you're still the same as ever, but for the Uchiha Clan, only annihilation is the safest!"

"Danzō! I have my own arrangements! I don't need you to point fingers!" Hiruzen immediately became displeased.

"Hmph! Hiruzen! You will regret this!"

"Danzō, I am the Hokage! My decisions are all for the sake of the village!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi stormed out of the Root compound.

"Hiruzen, you're old... you've lost your nerve," Danzō murmured as he watched Hiruzen's retreating back, then waved his hand, "Tell Uchiha Itachi! I want to see him!"

The news of Shisui's death spread through Konoha at lightning speed that night. Almost all the major clans learned of the incident and turned their attention to the Uchiha Clan.

The Uchiha Clan convened a meeting, with the clan head Uchiha Fugaku, the elder Uchiha Setsuna, and others all present.

"Shisui is dead."

Fugaku simply stated the fact.

The atmosphere in the room was heavy. They were preparing for a coup because Shisui had also awakened the Mangekyo! Their Uchiha Clan's combat power had reached its peak!

Now, one of them was gone...

"Postpone the coup. Without Shisui, all our previous arrangements are useless," Uchiha Setsuna said slowly.

"Agreed."

"Agreed..."

Almost all the clan members agreed with this decision.

"What about Uchiha Itachi? Clan Head, didn't you assign him to the ANBU? Have you heard anything?" Uchiha Setsuna asked.

"He's still in the ANBU. I'll question him personally when he returns," Fugaku said with a solemn expression.

"Alright, let's disperse for now."

The meeting didn't last long, and Fugaku returned home, exhausted.

"Is the clan still choosing to stage a coup?"

Uchiha Mikoto handed Fugaku a piece of clothing, her face filled with worry.

"Alas! This matter... I can't change it," Fugaku shook his head.

"But Itachi and Sasuke are still so young..." Mikoto's face was etched with worry.

A coup means death!

Her greatest concern was her two children, especially Sasuke...

"There will be a way..."

Fugaku sighed softly and returned to his room alone.

Mikoto watched silently, then went to Sasuke's room to look for a while before returning to her own room and lying down on her side.

The next day, Konoha was as usual.

Shisui's death only caused a little attention among the higher-ups, ultimately only creating ripples.

Yamei continued to attend class using shadow clones, sitting alone by the small river to fish.

"Itachi, you can come out now that you're here."

As Yamei spoke, Uchiha Itachi walked out and sat beside him.

"Where did he go?"

"He went on a mission for a brand new ideal."

Itachi was silent for a long time before saying with a somewhat stiff tone, "He's given up on the Uchiha just like that?"

"He's not the Shisui he used to be, is he?" Yamei smiled, looking into his eyes.

"Yes... he's been reborn." Itachi gave a self-deprecating laugh. "Only I am still constantly making changes for a future that is almost set in stone."

"So you awakened the Mangekyo?" Yamei chuckled.

"Mhm." Itachi nodded without hiding anything.

"What's your decision?"

"For now... I won't tell the higher-ups... I want to find another opportunity."

"Indeed, and you've only just awakened the Mangekyo, you're not your father's opponent yet."

Itachi remained silent. Fugaku awakening the Mangekyo wasn't exactly a big secret.

"Give me a list."

"Okay."

"Shake on it?"

"Huh!?" Itachi was stunned for a moment, but seeing the outstretched hand, he hesitated before shaking it.

Magic Hand!

[Materials Acquired: Eye Technique, Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu!]

A smile appeared on Yamei's face. As the use of Magic Hand increased, the probability of getting rare items directly also greatly increased.

After getting the answers he wanted, Itachi left. Yamei, meanwhile, chose to integrate the analysis of Tsukuyomi into Mist Veil Moon.

As for Amaterasu, he decided to directly integrate it into his eye technique. After all, although Amaterasu was known as inextinguishable fire, it wasn't actually fire... it couldn't be integrated into fire-style ninjutsu, so retaining its original function was more beneficial.

In the following days, everything seemed to return to normal.

The Uchiha remained Konoha's Military Police Force, and Naruto and the others continued to grow up carefree in school.

Yamei would also occasionally tease Ino and Hinata, taking them to train after school, and then go home to be close with Kurenai.

Sasuke, the little tsundere, also got along much better with Yamei and the others, although he remained somewhat independent at times.

In this seemingly peaceful period, two years slowly passed