"Minato, Minato-senpai."
After saying goodbye to Minato, Karot left immediately. Since Naruto hadn't chosen physical methods, Karot was essentially useless here. Anyway, now that Nine-Tails knew Naruto was the one it was waiting for, it should cooperate a bit! Since he wouldn't die, it didn't matter; he just waved it off.
"Senior Karot, it's been a long time."
"Oh, what a coincidence! Shisui."
After Shisui ran over and bowed to Karot, he said...
"It was me, Senior Karot, who was waiting for you here specifically."
"Is there something you need from me?"
Karot asked in confusion, looking at Shisui, but he didn't see the slightest bit of anxiety on Shisui's face.
"I've come to report on the Grand Elder's situation."
After hearing Shisui's words, Karot slapped his forehead. He had completely forgotten about it; Karot had given Shisui this order before leaving Konoha. But as time passed, Karot had completely forgotten about it.
Has he done something outrageous again?
Karot wouldn't lose face in front of Shisui; with such a dutiful subordinate, he, as the leader, still had to maintain appearances.
"The Grand Elder has been frequently visiting the Uchiha clan ancestral hall to meet with someone lately. I dare not approach him for fear of being discovered by the two of them."
Shisui strictly followed Karot's instructions not to alert the enemy.
"Did the number suddenly increase in the last few days?"
Karot suspected that this was because he had returned to the village, since Black Zetsu, that little black guy, had witnessed his power firsthand.
"That's right. In the past, it would happen once every six months, but in the last few days it's happened at least three times."
"I understand. Shisui, you did a great job and didn't let me down."
"Serving our predecessors is our bounden duty."
"By the way, senior, why didn't you let me use my Dōjutsu on the Grand Elder? Wouldn't things be much simpler if he became one of us?"
Shisui said to Karot that he had never understood why Karot wouldn't let him use Kotoamatsukami to change the Grand Elder's consciousness.
"Using Kotoamatsukami on him would be a waste. Your Kotoamatsukami has many other uses."
Using such a powerful technique as Kotoamatsukami solely on the Grand Elder would be a complete waste.
"I understand, Senior Karot. Is there anything else you need?"
"Don't just talk about business! Shisui, do you have someone you like right now?!"
When Shisui heard Karot mention this, his face turned red, a rare sight indeed.
When Karot saw the change in Shisui, he knew that this honest man had actually betrayed the revolution and was secretly finding a lover.
"Tell me honestly, are you planning to get married?"
Karot patted Shisui on the shoulder, Shisui's face twitched, showing how much force Karot used.
"Senior, I'm at the age to get married, and it's not easy to find a girl who likes me! Why don't you find one yourself?"
Listen to what a human being should say! Does having a partner make you superior? Does it give you the right to act recklessly?
"Shisui! It's been so long since we last met. I'm planning to test your strength. You won't refuse such a simple request, will you?"
With Karot's sinister smile, Shisui's hair stood on end.
"Senior, don't you feel embarrassed doing this?"
Shisui now understands just how petty Karot is. However, he wouldn't dare to spar with Karot.
"Don't you know that besides being incredibly strong, I'm also incredibly shameless?"
"Forehead."
Shisui was stunned by Karot's shamelessness.
"Hey, look, there's a new snack shop that's opened over there."
Shisui pointed in the direction behind Karot, and as soon as Karot turned around, Shisui used the Body-Following Technique to disappear. In the blink of an eye, Shisui had vanished without a trace.
"The world is going to the dogs, and people's hearts are no longer what they used to be!"
Karot thought to himself, "I never thought that Shisui, this handsome young man with thick eyebrows, would learn to lie. He's turned bad once he has someone he likes."
"Please don't blame me, senior!"
After confirming that Karot wasn't chasing after him, Shisui said, panting heavily. Carrot had run away faster than usual, proving Shisui's fear of Karot's fists.
Upon arriving at the Police Force, Shisui reverted to his usual demeanor; after all, as the department head, he couldn't afford to lose face in front of his subordinates.
"Good morning, Minister."
"Um."
Shisui entered the office without incident.
Karot was strolling around eating when he unexpectedly saw a person with a full head of white hair sneaking around outside the women's bathhouse.
How could someone in Konoha be spying on the women's bathhouse in broad daylight? Is there no law? They have absolutely no respect for Konoha, no respect for me! They didn't even call me?
This was too much for Karot to bear! Instantaneous Movement to Jiraiya's side.
"Lord Jiraiya, you probably don't want people to know that one of the Sannin of Konoha is doing something uncivilized here."
Karot smiled and said to Jiraiya looked terrified.
"Ka- Karot, what are you doing here?"
Jiraiya stammered.
"I just happened to be out for a walk and ran into you! I didn't know you had such a wide range of interests, Jiraiya- senpai!"
"Ahem. I was just looking for material for my novel. You wouldn't think that I, Jiraiya, Sannin Jiraiya do something so despicable, would you? I, Jiraiya the literary world, and that's all thanks to my discerning eye."
Jiraiya spoke eloquently, creating a lofty image for himself.
"Jiraiya- senpai, even if I believe you, do you think others will believe a perverted guy who sticks his butt out and peeks into a bathhouse?"
Jiraiya hearing Karot call him a pervert.
"Who are you calling a pervert? I just look a bit older than my age. How can you slander me without my knowledge?"
Jiraiya finishing his speech, Jiraiya didn't forget to strike a few poses he had designed for his entrance.
"Jiraiya- senpai, your movements are very graceful. Please don't do it again next time, or I'm afraid I'll throw up."
After watching Jiraiya's cringe-worthy movements, Karot couldn't help but say, "Why are you, a grown man, doing this dance for no reason? Are you trying to disgust people?" Karot decided to go to a song and dance performance later to cleanse his eyes.
"Hmph, they don't know how to appreciate things."
Jiraiya mentally labeled Karot.
"Jiraiya- senpai, is Tsunade- senpai in there too?"
Karot put his arm around Jiraiya's shoulder and whispered in his ear.
"Uh, how did you figure that out?"
"Do we still need to look? Everyone knows your heart is entirely with Tsunade right now. You certainly won't do anything to give him a reason to misunderstand, unless Tsunade is in there too."
"Karot, do you think Tsunade can't accept me?"
Jiraiya said with a dejected look. He had been working tirelessly for Tsunade all these years, but had made no progress at all, and was starting to consider giving up.