As Hizashi Hyuga was leaving, he made a point of going to Uchiha Rou and bowing respectfully, saying, "I'm sorry to have startled you!"
Uchiha Rou snapped out of her daze and shook her head. "It's alright, it's alright. I'm not injured. Besides, no one could have predicted that this guy would suddenly attack in the street!"
Uchiha Itachi remained silent, but nodded nonetheless. "Yes, Captain Hizashi, this isn't your fault."
Hizashi Hyuga he saw that neither Uchiha Itachi nor Uchiha Rou blamed him.
Uchiha Rou was the Lord Hokage's only daughter, the princess of the Land of Fire, and his most precious treasure.
Uchiha Itachi, on the other hand, was the eldest son of Uchiha Fugaku, the head of the Konoha Military Police Force, so he couldn't afford to offend either of them.
Although Hizashi Hyuga was the vice-head of the Hyūga Clan, he also served as the captain of the Konoha Military Police Force. The reason for this was simply that Uchiha Kō valued him highly when Hizashi was still a member of the branch family.
Therefore, no matter what, Hizashi Hyuga will not betray Uchiha Kō's trust and will continue to serve as the captain of the Military Police Force.
After making his statement, Hizashi Hyuga had the Kumogakure spy escorted away, secretly plotting to make this guy pay the price!
His eyes flickered as he looked at the spy's retreating figure. Uchiha Itachi stood tall and straight, his braid swaying in the wind, a smile playing on his lips. He extended his hand. "Let's go!"
Uchiha Rou grasped Uchiha Itachi's delicate hand and smiled, saying, "Mmm!"
The two walked together toward the Hokage Villa, with Uchiha Shisui following behind, helping to carry their bags.
Two hours later, Uchiha Kō and Tsunade were already standing at the door, smiling as they looked at the three of them.
Upon seeing her father and mother, Uchiha Rou immediately exclaimed, "Dad, Mom, I'm back! Uchiha Rou bought me so many presents!"
Seeing the happy Uchiha Rou, Tsunade smiled, while Uchiha Kō nodded to Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi nodded in response, then had Uchiha Shisui put down the gift and prepared to leave. However, Uchiha Kō smiled and said, "Little Itachi, come to my study."
Uchiha Itachi was taken aback, then looked at Uchiha Shisui and gestured for him to go first. Uchiha Shisui gave him a "good luck" look and then left.
Uchiha Itachi followed behind Uchiha Kō, walking and pondering. Could it be that his wicked thoughts had been discovered by his advisor?
No, that's not right. I've always been careful. Apart from Uchiha Shisui, no one should be able to guess. And Uchiha Shisui would never do something like betraying his brother.
So, there's only one thing: the attack on Uchiha Rou. Although it didn't happen for long, the Uchiha Kō's Anbu spies were spread throughout the entire village, which explains why this happened.
The Anbu would also report to Uchiha Kō immediately; otherwise, wouldn't they be seen as useless?
Having figured out why Uchiha Kō had sought him out, Uchiha Itachi felt relieved. He would just answer whatever his advisor asked.
Uchiha Itachi truly lives up to his reputation as a ninja who orchestrated the massacre of his clan in the original story and infiltrated the Akatsuki for many years. His logical thinking and analytical abilities are top-notch.
And so, he and his advisor Uchiha Kō, entered the study, while Uchiha Rou was somewhat worried.
"Mom, what do you think Dad will ask Itachi-nii? Won't he make things difficult for him?" She asked, her little face pouting as she looked towards the study.
"Silly child, your father watched Itachi grow up since he was little. This time, there's something important he needs to ask Itachi. Don't worry," Tsunade said with a smile, pinching her daughter's smooth cheek.
She knew in her heart why, but she didn't want to say it and worry her daughter. At the same time, her eyes were filled with gloom as she looked north.
Kumogakure
The Third Raikage A, was already showing signs of aging. Even though Black Zetsu had become his heart, he was nearing the end of his life.
This is something even Black Zetsu can't reverse. The Third Raikage's strength, while still at the Kage Level, is not what it used to be.
Looking at his aging father, Young Lord A couldn't help but sigh. Just then, a ninja Earth Flow in.
"Report! Something terrible has happened!" His voice trembled as he looked at the Third Raikage A.
Although the Third Raikage A, was quite old, his eyes remained sharp. Looking at the messenger ninja, he couldn't help but shake his head.
"What's the panic! If you don't give me a reason, don't blame me for making you receive punishment," Young Lord A roared.
The ninja shuddered, then lowered his head, realizing his lapse in composure, and fell silent.
"Ah!" The Third Raikage called out his son's name helplessly. His son was quite capable in terms of strength, but his mentality and tolerance were far from what one would expect of Raikage.
But there was nothing he could do. Now, the only one left in Kumogakure who could shoulder the responsibility was his own son, so the Third Raikage A, could only educate and persuade him.
As expected, as soon as the Third Raikage spoke, Young Lord A immediately became obedient. He stopped talking and looked at the ninja in front of him.
"Tell me, what happened?" the Third Raikage said slowly, his voice, though aged, exuding an unquestionable authority.
"Yes, Lord Raikage! Our undercover ninja sent to Konoha has acted without authorization, attempting to capture Uchiha Kō's daughter Uchiha Rou!" The ninja's words had barely finished when...
The Third Raikage A, disregarded all decorum and dignity. He quickly stood up, used a Body Flicker Technique to appear in front of the ninja, and supported him with his large hands, swaying him slightly.
"Are you serious? He's insane! He dared to touch Uchiha Rou!" The Third Raikage was stunned, as if struck by lightning!
Young Lord A was also dumbfounded. Although he was reckless and lacked common sense, he couldn't possibly have done something so earth-shattering!
Kidnapping Uchiha Kō's daughter, how many lives do you have to squander?
What's going on with the Kumogakure's spy department?! How could they let someone like that graduate and go on to monitor Konoha?! Isn't this just causing trouble for the country?
After the ninja confirmed it again, the Third Raikage staggered a few steps and fell to the ground!
"Father!" Young Lord A stepped forward to help his father, the Third Raikage A, up, but the Third Raikage waved his hand.
"And the result? I'm asking you, what's the result?" The Third Raikage hurriedly looked at the ninja who had given the report.
The ninja who reported the news lowered his head. "We failed. He was knocked unconscious by Uchiha Itachi's attack and subsequently captured by members of the Konoha Military Police Force. He's currently in the Konoha prison!"
"Konoha Prison, Konoha Prison!" In an instant, the Third Raikage's eyes lit up. He had an idea. "Tonight, send the other moles to visit him. Make sure that person dies a horrible death, smash his brains to pieces, to prevent Konoha from holding him accountable!"
"Yes!" The ninja immediately sprang into action!
The Third Raikage looked in the direction the ninja had left. "Hopefully, he made it in time!"
At this moment, Young Lord A realized what his father was about to do and exclaimed that his father's reaction was really quick!
In Uchiha Kō's study
Uchiha Kō sat in his office chair and gestured for Uchiha Itachi to sit down. Uchiha Itachi nodded and then sat down.
Uchiha Kō smiled and poured a cup of tea for Uchiha Itachi. Uchiha Itachi was flattered and quickly stood up to accept the tea. What a joke! How could a 13-year-old child accept tea poured for him by the Lord Hokage?
Seeing this Uchiha Kō didn't say anything, but smiled and said, "Little Itachi, thank you for saving my daughter."
Having prepared in advance, Uchiha Itachi answered without any nervousness, "It's what I should do, Lord Hokage!"
"Just call me Master. Sometimes you should learn from your father; he calls you Master all the time." With that, Uchiha Kō took a sip of tea.
Uchiha Itachi's eyes were dark and unfathomable. If he were to call her "Master," wouldn't that put him in a lower generation than Rou Rou? From that moment on, he made up his mind to call her Hokage instead of "Master"!
"Alright, tell me the situation. I remember you told Hizashi that he was a spy from Kumogakure, right?" Uchiha Kō leaned back, tapping his fingers on the table.
"How are you so sure?" Uchiha Kō looked at Uchiha Itachi, his eyes filled with a sense of testing and probing. He knew that Uchiha Itachi would not speak without reason!
"First, there's his speed, and then there's his Lightning Release Chakra Mode. Lightning Release Chakra is mostly about ferocity and instantaneous activation, and his Ninjutsu and methods perfectly match that."
"Secondly, when I was in the Anbu, I fought many battles against the ninjas of Kumogakure. I remember their movement habits and Lightning Release Chakra Mode very clearly!"
"Third, wearing Konoha Forehead Protector, Kumogakure Ninjutsu, committing violence in the street without considering the consequences—this is absolutely not something Konoha Ninja would do."
"In conclusion, it's not hard to guess the ninja's identity."
Uchiha Itachi spoke clearly and logically, and Uchiha Kō couldn't help but nod in agreement. As expected of Uchiha Itachi, who was hailed as having the talent of Hokage.
"Well done, Itachi. You are far more talented than your father. Although he could think of it, he probably couldn't do what you did," Uchiha Kō said with a smile.
Uchiha Itachi lowered his head and remained silent; at this moment, saying anything more would only make things worse!
"Guess what they'll do next?" Uchiha Kō, his eyes gleaming.
Uchiha Itachi remained silent, while Uchiha Kō chuckled, "Do you believe he'd kill to silence witnesses?"
Uchiha Itachi understood immediately. He quickly recalled the difference in overall strength between the two countries and realized everything that Uchiha Kō had said.
"Should we then strictly protect the prisoners?" Uchiha Itachi asked.
"If you do this... and then do this again..." After Uchiha Kō finished speaking, Uchiha Itachi's eyes lit up. What a great idea!
"Lord Hokage, I'll make the arrangements right away!" Uchiha Itachi bowed respectfully.
"Go ahead, I'll be waiting for your good news, Itachi." After saying that Uchiha Kō patted Uchiha Itachi on the shoulder and then straightened his clothes.
"Don't be so careless about the consequences when doing missions. Remember to balance work and rest." Uchiha Kō smiled after taking the picture.
"Yes! Lord Hokage, I will remember your words!" After saying this, Uchiha Itachi bowed and waited for Uchiha Itachi Uchiha Kō open the door before following closely behind, and the two went out.