Preparing to Make a Move (Please Vote and Subscribe)

Over the next few days, Hanfu spent his days training with the Sixth Division and his nights enjoying some alone time with Tenzo in the Forest of Death, having their fill of fun. Unfortunately, Hanfu still couldn't collect Wood Release. The one time he succeeded, all he collected was the Body Flicker Technique.

There was nothing for it. Hanfu could only try harder each time, hoping to squeeze the Wood Release out of Tenzo!

Late that night.

At Naka Shrine, the Uchiha Clan's sacred ground.

Beneath the massive red torii gate, on a dark and windy night, Comrade Shimura Danzō stood with his eyes closed, quietly waiting.

Time passed slowly. It was past midnight before Fugaku Uchiha finally arrived.

Danzō opened his single eye, his gaze tinged with coldness and displeasure.

"You're arriving later and later," Danzō said, his voice hoarse and low.

"Sasuke's on vacation and refuses to go to bed."

Fugaku Uchiha offered a casual excuse, then changed the subject. "Advisor Danzo, you've waited until this hour to see me. It seems you have something important to discuss."

Danzō fell silent. After a long pause, he finally said, "I need the Military Police Force's help, Clan Head Fugaku."

"Go ahead." Fugaku Uchiha kept his expression neutral, but wariness surged within him.

"I..."

Danzō narrowed his single eye, a sharp curve appearing at the corner of his mouth. "I want their Chakra."

"What do you mean?" Fugaku Uchiha asked, puzzled.

"Every night, provide me with ten elite members of the Military Police Force here."

Danzō said, "My men will absorb their Chakra. Don't worry, they won't die. After all, we're allies!"

The next morning.

Sasuke Uchiha lay sprawled on the Tatami, fast asleep. In his dream, his older brother Itachi Uchiha stood beside him in a handsome suit,