Itachi's Confusion

Konoha

Hokage Building

Naraku stood by the window, his back to Uchiha Itachi, who was dressed in Anbu uniform.

"Lord Hokage! Shisui, Shisui is the man known as Body Flicker Shisui! Danzo, how dare Danzo attack him? Is there some misunderstanding?"

Uchiha Itachi's face was serious and composed, with a hint of sadness in his eyes. He simply couldn't believe the rumors circulating in the Anbu about Shisui's disappearance.

Uchiha Itachi, who had been on leave these past few days, was training Ninjutsu with his younger brother Uchiha Sasuke. He had just returned to the team when he heard this news.

Shisui and Danzo, two people who believed in silent dedication and selfless contribution, how could they suddenly turn against each other? Uchiha Itachi truly couldn't understand it and had no idea what had happened.

"Itachi, you have too good an impression of Danzo! The truth is that Danzo lured Shisui to his stronghold, where he ambushed Shisui with a large force, causing Shisui to fight to the death!"

Many Anbu participated in the mission to rescue Shisui. As their colleague, I think this matter shouldn't require my explanation."

With his back to Itachi, Naraku sighed inwardly, sensing that Itachi's impression of Danzo seemed far too favorable. Naraku's tone became somewhat stiff and cold.

Uchiha Shisui and the Tekka Company participated in the mission. Shisui accepted the mission to infiltrate and investigate Danzo's whereabouts.

The Tekka Squad received a gag order and will only speak to the outside world according to the instructions given by the Hokage and Tekka, or even avoid talking about it altogether.

Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Shisui, and Uchiha Tekka were all elite members of the Anbu and close relatives. Tekka likely relayed Naraku's instructions to his clansmen in the Anbu.

Although it's a version modified by Naraku, the facts aren't far off. The only difference is that Shisui didn't die; he went into hiding to carry out a secret mission, and incidentally, he used Shisui's death to attack Danzo and his three good classmates.

"Unimaginable..."

With a sorrowful expression, Itachi murmured to himself. Shisui was Itachi's mentor and friend, and the crow Summoning Beast was taught to Itachi by Shisui. Both of them were crow summoners.

Danzo was an elder whom Itachi greatly admired, Danzo kept Danzo's earnest teachings in mind. However, Itachi could neither understand nor believe what had happened.

Naraku around and glanced at Itachi. Itachi, now 1.7 meters tall with a slender and well-proportioned figure, was already an excellent young ninja. Naraku slightly and said softly:

"Itachi, as ninjas, this is unavoidable. What we need to do is hone our Ninjutsu even more diligently, so that we won't die silently during missions or from the machinations of those with malicious intentions."

At only twelve years old, Uchiha Itachi was the second strongest member of the Anbu team after Uchiha Shisui. Although he was not old, his strength was definitely not weak.

"I understand. I will investigate this matter thoroughly."

Uchiha Itachi twitched his nose, his eyes misting over, and after answering softly, he vanished from the spot, Body Flicker Technique leaving Naraku's office.

Looking at the gentle breeze in the office, Naraku sighed softly. Before he could finish speaking, Itachi left. Shisui's death must have been quite a blow to him.

After leaving Naraku's office, Itachi went directly to the Konoha Department of Education, to Sarutobi Hiruzen's office.

The only information Itachi obtained from the Anbu was that Danzo ambushed Shisui, and then Danzo himself disappeared from Konoha. Because of Danzo's complex identity and significant influence, the higher-ups Danzo the matter.

The fourth generation, prioritizing the overall situation, dispatched Sarutobi Hiruzen to assist Hatake Sakumo of the Anbu Captain -Danbu), in secretly investigating and pursuing Danzo, determined to bring him to justice.

As for the matter between Naraku and Sarutobi Hiruzen, there would be no apparent impropriety on the surface.

After Uchiha Itachi left, Naraku pondered for a moment, then decided to take care of business first, and said in a deep voice towards the door:

"Rat, go and invite the Hokage to assist Namikaze Minato."

"Hi!"

A voice responded from outside the door, followed by the sound of footsteps.

Naraku back in his chair, crossed his arms, rested his chin on his hands, and pondered the matter of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Blade. He had already tested all seven swords and they could certainly become treasures Naraku through generations of Konoha.

Since there's no problem with the seven ninja swords, the top priority is to establish the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Blade of the Mist, recruiting ninjas skilled in swordsmanship to unleash the power of these swords.

The formation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Blade can be considered one of the achievements of Naraku's reign, just like the legendary Sannin during the Third Hokage's era.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Blade will become Naraku's capable assistants, completing some difficult tasks for Naraku and maintaining the peace and tranquility of Konoha.

Bang!

A gentle breeze blew through the center of the Hokage Office, Namikaze Minato appeared.

Whenever summoned by the Anbu, Namikaze Minato, who has the Flying Thunder God Technique mark engraved on the Hokage Building, can appear here immediately.

"Fourth generation, you're looking for me."

Namikaze Minato asked Naraku, who was sitting in the Hokage's seat, in a low voice.

He no longer asks the Hokage if he's being summoned for some difficult mission. As the head of the Konoha Jonin Council, the Minister of Department of Defense, and the Hokage's assistant, he holds a high position and wields great power, so there's no need for him to carry out missions. Moreover, the situation in the Shinobi World is relatively stable, and Naraku has never sent anyone.

"Minato, look!"

Naraku took out a one-meter-long scroll from under his desk, spread it out on the desk, and placed his large hand on the words in the center of the circle on the scroll.

As Naraku moved, a series of gleaming weapons appeared on the desk.

"Minato, these are the seven divine weapons I commissioned to be forged. I want to emulate the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist and establish the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Blade of Konoha."

I have already tested these seven weapons; they are quite powerful. Take a look.

Naraku pushed the scroll forward a little, gesturing for Namikaze Minato to try out the weapons.

Seeing this, Namikaze Minato stepped forward, casually picked up a longsword, examined it for a while, and then slightly transferred some Chakra into the weapon. The longsword in his hand immediately emitted a blue light and a chilling aura.

"This is... the Ice Release Sword?"

Namikaze Minato felt the coldness of the longsword in his hand and was somewhat surprised.

"That's right. These seven weapons are: the Blazing Fire Sword, which can enhance Fire Style; the Raging Wind Sword, which can enhance Wind Style; the Thunderclap Sword, which can enhance Lightning Release; the Frost Sword, which can control the power of ice; the Devouring Sword, which can absorb Chakra; the Sealing Sword, which can seal enemies; and the Venomous Scythe can absorb toxins."

Naraku slightly changed the names of these seven weapons. The previous names given to the weapons by Inabi and Seimei were too simplistic and did not do justice to the power of these seven divine weapons.

After putting down the Ice Frost Sword, Namikaze Minato picked up the other weapons and examined them thoroughly. He then said in a deep voice, after examining all seven weapons:

"It is indeed a very good weapon. The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Blade? Isn't that name a bit too monotonous?"

"So what name do you think would be better?"

"Seven extraterrestrial meteorites, with unparalleled Kamui, manipulated to suppress the Shinobi World's forces."

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