The first floor of the Hokage Building was still bustling with people, as busy as ever. On the second floor, however, there was much less foot traffic. Uzumaki Jiuming walked down the corridor and stopped in front of the Hokage's office. Without knocking, he pushed open the door and walked straight in.
The Anbu guards stationed on either side of the door didn't stop him or check him. They simply let Jiuming pass.
"Teacher Sarutobi, I'm here."
Uzumaki Jiuming entered the office, and everyone inside turned to look at him in an instant. Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't the only one there. Uchiha Fugaku and Hyuga Hiashi had also been summoned after receiving the news.
Behind the Third stood an Anbu wearing a Death God mask. He, too, was watching Jiuming.
"Now that everyone's here, Jingxin, introduce yourself."
As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, the Anbu behind him reached up and removed his mask. Behind the menacing Death God mask was a handsome young man.
"Shisui Uchiha? No! Who the hell is this guy?"
The moment Jiuming saw the Anbu's face, his pupils contracted involuntarily. The man looked so much like Shisui Uchiha that they could have been carved from the same mold. But compared with Shisui, this man had a far more palpable air of killing intent.
That's right—killing intent.
"My name is Uchiha Jingxin. I used to serve directly under Lord Hokage as an Anbu, but starting today, I'll be your team leader."
As Uchiha Jingxin introduced himself, Uchiha Fugaku beside him was already visibly excited, gazing at the young man with undisguised admiration. Judging by his expression, Fugaku knew him.
"Uchiha Jingxin is one of the Uchiha Clan's finest. He excels at swordsmanship, Taijutsu, Fire Style, Lightning Style, and genjutsu."
"He'll be leading you on this supply mission."
"Make sure you