Senya Knows, Itachi's Lurking

Senya sat at his desk, calculating how to utilize this intelligence.

"Itachi, you've come at the perfect time. Help me process these documents; I need to rest for a while."

Itachi froze, the expression on his face instantly turning rigid.

One could only say, as expected of Senya. Forget it, it was just processing some paperwork, nothing too major. He moved a large stack of files to the adjacent desk and began to work.

At this moment, Itachi had yet to realize the severity of the problem. He still thought it was no big deal, after all, he had no idea that this would lead to him working overtime until nightfall...

Senya leaned his chair back, stretched out his body, and decided that before using his brain, he should get a good sleep and rest first.

He dispelled his Shadow Clone, and a massive influx of complex information flooded into Senya's mind as he drifted off to sleep.

When he opened his eyes again, moonlight was streaming through the window, casting light onto the desk. Senya adjusted his chair and sat up. Seeing Itachi still processing documents nearby, he thought what an honest child he was, bearing pressures at such a young age that he shouldn't have to.

Itachi's face was numb, his eyes vacant, as if life had lost all meaning. Was this how Senya spent every afternoon? Senya had truly sacrificed so much for this clan...

Watching Itachi, Senya felt a pang of guilt. For a thirteen-year-old child, this kind of work was indeed too cruel to leave to him.

But then he thought about how he had slacked off and rested all afternoon. Itachi! Keep it up! You are the hope of the clan. Me? Senya? I'll just play support.

Conscience? Tossed it to the back of his mind. What is conscience? Can you eat it?

He had actually felt soft-hearted just now; what a sin, what a sin.

Awake now, he sat in his chair and began to ponder the matter of Obito. It was likely that Obito had already taken notice of him, but the man was unaware that he had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan.

He could use this information gap to catch Obito off guard.

About ten minutes passed, and it was nearly time to get off work.

Senya stood up and walked over to Itachi's desk.

"That's enough for today."

Upon hearing those words, the light returned to Itachi's eyes. Processing documents was far more difficult than executing missions, but fortunately, it was finally over.

Itachi stood up as well and stretched his stiff limbs.

"Senya, have you thought about how to deal with the Masked Man?"

Walking to the window, Senya looked at the moon outside and spoke:

"The other party has already secretly joined forces with Danzo. Since that's the case, we might as well make good use of that."

Itachi lowered his head, beginning to ponder, unsure of how to leverage this information.

Senya continued:

"Hiruzen is still satisfied with the current performance of the Uchiha, but Danzo has never trusted our Uchiha clan."

"It won't be long before Danzo finds an opportunity to strike at our clan. We just need to use this chance to create some friction between our honorable advisor and the Hokage."

"As for the Masked Man, he doesn't dare to act rashly for now. When the time is right, someone will naturally emerge to deal with him."

"You just need to continue your infiltration and exaggerate things in front of Danzo, making him believe that the Uchiha are planning a coup."

Itachi listened and understood, though not entirely. However, considering Senya had always been such a riddle-maker, while it was a bit hard to handle, he always managed to get things done.

Since Senya had a way to handle it, he just needed to follow the plan.

Immediately, Itachi prepared to leave.

"Itachi, if you have free time after your next mission, you can come help me with the official business again. After all, this seat will eventually be handed over to you."

Itachi stumbled, nearly falling as he turned to leave.

"Um, if there's an opportunity, I'll definitely do it next time!"

He hurried out of the Police Force and headed home. He hadn't seen Sasuke in nearly a day. Thinking of his cute little brother, coming back to help with paperwork again? Forget it, he'd rather go home and spend more time with his brother; he really wasn't cut out for this office work.

Senya also set off for home, waiting for tonight's late-night snack...

In the Land of Rain, at the base of the Akatsuki organization, the Masked Man and Nagato were in an underground cavern.

"Madara, where did you go yesterday? There didn't seem to be any missions requiring you to go out."

"Nothing much, just some dealings with Danzo in Konoha regarding the Uchiha clan."

Nagato's face showed signs of displeasure.

"Madara, remember, I am the leader of the Akatsuki. The organization is currently lacking manpower; do not waste time on meaningless matters."

Behind the mask, the expression of "Uchiha Madara" could not be seen.

"Nagato, what I am doing also weakens Konoha's strength, which will help your future plans to collect the Tailed Beasts. Don't be so impatient; the time to execute the plan has not yet arrived."

"The Akatsuki organization still needs to recruit more members. I have already found the location of that 'Bounty Hunter.' He is currently on the border between the Land of Rain and the Land of Earth. Prepare yourself to take action."

After speaking, "Uchiha Madara" used a ocular technique to vanish and depart.

Some time later, within the Land of Fire.

The figure of "Uchiha Madara" appeared in a forest.

The ground beside him suddenly bulged, and a black-and-white figure emerged from the earth.

"Obito, a Vice Clan Head named Uchiha Senya has recently appeared within the Uchiha clan. It seems he might have some impact on our plans."

Obito, however, did not care about the Senya mentioned by Black Zetsu.

"Hmph, a piece of trash who hasn't even awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan—what kind of impact could he possibly have? I'll just find an opportunity to erase him."

"Hello~ Obito, long time no see. I wonder if you can tell me now why you need to poop~ I've been researching this question for a long time; why won't you just tell me?"

Hearing White Zetsu speak, and seeing this guy with a head full of "poop" again, Obito punched the nearby tree trunk, snapping it in two.

"Enough! Black Zetsu! Next time, have a different White Zetsu possess you. The existence of this one is affecting the execution of the plan."

White Zetsu was displeased upon hearing this and immediately began to retort.

"Obito, I've clearly executed my missions perfectly, and I've gathered all the intelligence. Why won't you just tell me why you have to 'poop'! You're so selfish! To think you've been pooping behind our backs this whole time!"

Even Black Zetsu, who was attached to the White Zetsu, found it hard to endure the words of this particular White Zetsu. While the White Zetsu of the past were abnormal, none had ever been this sharp-tongued.

Obito instantly flickered in front of Zetsu, drew his ninja blade, and with a single strike, cleaved him in two, finally calming the waves in his heart and returning to tranquility.

Black Zetsu immediately transformed into a mass of dark, viscous liquid.

"Obito, the number of White Zetsu is not infinite. You have already used too many of them to vent your anger. Are you truly executing Lord Madara's plan properly?"

"I don't need you to remind me. I can complete the mission without these few White Zetsu. Go back to the base and find a new White Zetsu body. Tobi should be just about fully cultivated by now; after I return this time, I will partner with Tobi."

Obito set off toward Konoha, preparing to eliminate that troublesome Vice Clan Head.

"Uchiha Senya, is it..."