With Ichikawa In by his Shiyu boarded a ship back to the western continent and then traveled northwest. Before long, Shiyu and Hidden returned to Shinobi Village.
"Welcome back Shinobi Kage!" The ninjas of Shinobi Village were extremely respectful Shiyu, and Shiyu could clearly sense that the defensive strength of Shinobi Village had increased significantly.
"I didn't expect that just a few days after leaving Shinobi Village, things have changed so much." Shiyu then arrived at the council hall, summoned the Shinobi Village's leaders, and began another meeting.
As expected, Kisame, Kimimaro, and others also participated in this meeting. Shiyu was very happy to see that they had all integrated well into the Shinobi Village, but he didn't know how to arrange things for them.
"Hidden, our Shinobi Village has two types of officials: ministers who govern the village and combat personnel. Which type would you like to serve in?" Shiyu asked.
"Me? I only know one Ninjutsu. Can I still fight?" Ichikawa In asked with an awkward smile.
"Well, that's good. Why don't you become an intelligence processing officer? You can use your earth escape technique to hide, which should be a good way to obtain intelligence." Shigure also suggested.
"Haha! Of course!" Ichikawa In was completely under Shiyu's control, and naturally, his Ichikawa In would guide him through his work.
Shiyu then arranged for Kisame and Kimimaro to serve in the Shinobi Village. Following that, Shiyu signed a large number of documents, all of which were agreements that benefited the Shinobi Village, including some major projects between the Land of Water and the Kirigakure.
After finishing her work, it was already quite late, and Shiyu finally caught her breath. Shiyu, she sensed someone behind her.
"Is that Yoshiki? What's wrong? Is there something you need?" Shiyu asked.
As expected, the person behind Shiyu was Uchiha Yoshiki. At this moment, Yoshiki held a report and said, "Lord Shiyu, our organization has recently collected intelligence that the Kumogakure has begun to make significant movements in Konoha, seemingly preparing to invade Konoha."
Shiyu was slightly taken aback when she heard the news.
"I didn't expect that even though the war is over, Kumogakure still wants to get something from Konoha. If I'm not mistaken, this must be the decision of the Fourth Raikage A, right?" Shiyu asked.
"It must be the Raikage's order, otherwise Kumogakure wouldn't be so openly gathering ninja forces," Yoshiki speculated. "However, they probably won't actually start a war. The Fourth Shinobi World War has just ended, and all countries need time to recover."
Shiyu and said, "You're right. I suspect Kumogakure is plotting something. Looks like I have to set off again."
Yoshiki asked, "Lord Shiyu, you've only just returned and you're leaving again? Is it because of the matter in Kumogakure?"
Shiyu replied, "If I'm not mistaken, what Kumogakure wants this time is very likely the Byakugan! I need to go to Konoha to stop Kumogakure's conspiracy."
"Is it because of Konoha?" Yoshiki asked.
"No, it's because of my former teacher, Hizashi Hyuga." Without Shiyu Hizashi Hyuga's meticulous guidance, Shigure wouldn't be who he is today. This incident has made Shiyu realize that without Shiyu intervention, Hizashi might very well have been killed in place of Hiashi.
Moreover, it's not just Hizashi who might be implicated; even Hinata Kurenai could be affected. In addition, Shiyu also wants to investigate his parents' identities carefully on this trip.
Shiyu's current strength far surpasses that of a Kage. His parents once said that he must at least reach the Super Kage before he can investigate the cause of their deaths. Shiyu also hopes to retrieve the scroll he obtained from the Uchiha Clan this time from Konoha's Cipher Department.
It can be said that Shiyu has two important missions this time, which is why he has no choice but to go to Konoha Shiyu.
Knowing that Shiyu was determined to go, Yoshiki immediately asked, "So, who does Lord Shiyu wish to bring this time?"
Shiyu shook his head and said, "Kisame and Kimimaro still need to familiarize themselves with this place, and the other ninjas are all doing their jobs. You also need to manage the Shinobi Village for me, and be careful of the Akatsuki Organization attacking while I'm away."
"So please keep my trip quiet this time. I can manage on my own. I'm leaving soon, and I'll try to be back as quickly as possible," Shiyu said.
"It's alright, Lord Shiyu. Please do your best to complete your tasks. The development of Shinobi Village has long been on track, and there's nothing too important happening recently," Yoshiki said.
Shiyu looked at Yoshiki with great relief and said, "With you here, I feel at ease. Don't overwork yourself."
"Understood, Lord Shiyu." Yoshiki gave off a feeling of complete ease and comfort, Shiyu quietly left the Shinobi Village once more, heading towards Konoha.
Shiyu observed along the way that Konoha's defenses were quite weak.
"It seems Konoha's strength has declined considerably? Could it be because the Third Hokage's heart has changed?"
"That's right. I defected, Orochimaru defected, Jiraiya left, Tsunade left Konoha again in despair, the Fourth Kazekage Minato died, and White Fang died too."
"Konoha currently lacks top-tier shinobi. Even the Third Hokage alone cannot hold the village together. After experiencing so many events recently, Konoha is naturally conserving its strength and intends to quietly weather this difficult period."
Along the way Shiyu didn't see Konoha ninja forces. At present, Konoha's ninja forces should be guarding against those major powers. However, with the full strength of Kumogakure, it would be easy to break through Konoha's blockade. Therefore, Kumogakure's threat was not explicitly stated.
"It seems almost certain that Kumogakure will send a minor leader to Konoha for negotiations, and they will likely kidnap Hinata Hyuga afterward. At that point, Hiashi will probably step in and kill the minor leader."
"Then, Kumogakure turned the tables and demanded the murderer be handed over Third Hokage and Hiashi made a foolish decision: to send Hizashi to his death in Hiashi."
"Logically speaking, no one would dare to threaten Konoha, the foremost of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, like this. However, the fact is that Kumogakure made the threat, and the Third Hokage and other Konoha High Command actually listened to their demands and handed over Hizashi's body."
Shiyu then shook his head and muttered to himself, "Third Hokage, have you become such a coward? You are the 'Professor of Ninja,' a Shinobi Hero! If you dare to compromise with Kumogakure and kill Hizashi, not only will you be in trouble, but the entire Kumogakure will perish!"
Shiyu pondered this, she quickened her pace and finally reached the Konoha Gate Shiyu.