The Uchiha Clan's Troubles Within and Without, the Third Hokage on High Alert!

Early in the morning, Yan sat in a small shop not far from the Ninja Academy, eating breakfast as usual while watching the passersby on the road from the corner of his eye.

Only after a child dressed in Uchiha clan attire, carrying a backpack, entered the Ninja Academy did he withdraw his gaze.

"Copy successful. Obtained a small amount of Indra Chakra. Fuse?"

"Fuse."

With a silent thought, Yan set down his bamboo chopsticks, left the money on the table, and got up to leave.

After Yan left, the Anbu ninja lurking in the shadows not far from the breakfast shop swiftly withdrew and went to the Hokage's office to report.

"Lord Hokage, Uchiha Yan went to the snack shop across from the Ninja Academy for breakfast as usual. He left after Sasuke Uchiha entered the school. There was nothing unusual."

"You've worked hard."

The Third Hokage, puffing away on his pipe, let out a heavy breath.

He truly could not understand Yan's unwavering habit of going to the breakfast shop every day.

What exactly was his goal?

Was he after Sasuke, or Naruto?

As long as the Ninja Academy was in session, Yan would appear right on time.

This kept the Third Hokage's already sensitive nerves taut.

He had dispatched Anbu ninjas to follow and observe him, never expecting that observation to last for half a year.

"You may go rest. Also, notify Shisui to come see me."

After a moment of silence, the Third Hokage set down his pipe and spoke.

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

After bowing with their heads lowered, the Anbu ninja kneeling on one knee swiftly departed.

Yan had no idea that his actions had made the Third Hokage overly paranoid. At this moment, he stretched lazily and headed toward the Police Force at an unhurried pace.

"Another day with a critical reward."

Having received a critical reward, Yan was in a good mood and even began whistling.

Half a year had passed since he had transmigrated into the world of Naruto, yet Yan still had not figured out how it had happened.

He had clearly been working overtime at the company, printing documents his boss needed the next day. Then everything went black, and when he regained consciousness, he discovered that he had transmigrated.

Not only had he transmigrated into the world of Naruto, but he had also become a member of the Uchiha clan.

Even more terrifyingly, several years had already passed since Nine-Tails Night, and only three years remained until the Uchiha clan's extermination.

Perhaps it had something to do with him printing documents before his transmigration, but Yan's golden finger was absurd.

It had only two functions: copying and fusing, once per day.

By using Copy on someone else, he could randomly obtain rewards, such as Sharingan ocular power, taijutsu or swordsmanship training experience, or even critical rewards like Indra Chakra or Asura Chakra.

That was why Yan would unfailingly stake out the Ninja Academy whenever school was in session.

He needed to use Sasuke and little Naruto as his daily copy targets.

"Captain."

In the second-floor break room of the Police Force, several people who had been drinking tea inside hurriedly stood and greeted Yan when he pushed open the door and entered.

"Make yourselves at home. Rest when you should and relax when you should. Just don't let our clan head catch you."

Yan gave them an approachable smile and casually waved his hand.

"By the way, hasn't the Personnel Department filled the vacancies with new recruits yet?"

"The Personnel Department said the new recruits are already undergoing review. Once it's complete, they'll be able to join the squads."

"Then that's all. Get back to what you were doing, but don't forget to patrol on schedule."

With that, Yan entered his office. As one of the Police Force's squad captains, he had his own private office.

After Yan entered his office, the members of the squad quickly returned to their relaxed, lively atmosphere. Those who wanted tea drank tea, and those who wanted to chat chatted.

At this moment, Shisui, also one of the Police Force's squad captains, arrived at the Hokage Office Building with an uneasy heart.

Ever since becoming a double agent for both the clan and the village, Shisui had not known a single peaceful day.

Today, he worried that the village would take harsh action against the Uchiha clan. Tomorrow, he worried that the clan's hardliners would demand a coup.

Every time he came to meet the Third Hokage or the other higher-ups was when Shisui felt most tormented.

As a double agent, he was always caught between the village and the clan, unable to choose either side.

I just hope nothing serious has happened. That was what Shisui thought.

Upon arriving at the Hokage Office Building, Shisui took a deep breath and raised his hand to knock on the door.

"Come in."

Having received permission, Shisui opened the door and entered the Hokage's office. He respectfully bowed to the Third Hokage, who was seated at his desk working. "Lord Hokage."

Hearing Shisui's voice, the Third Hokage put down the document in his hand.

His originally composed expression gradually turned stern. The moment Shisui saw that look while lowering his head in respect, his heart sank to the bottom.

Whenever the Third Hokage wore this expression around him, it meant that the clan had caused another problem.

"Shisui."

After pausing, the Third Hokage continued.

"There's something I need to learn the specifics of from you."

Shisui lowered his head and hurriedly said, "Please speak, Lord Hokage."

"Mm."

The Third Hokage was very satisfied with Shisui's attitude. After nodding slightly, he said, "According to the Anbu's investigation, Uchiha Yan has repeatedly, intentionally or otherwise, gone near the Ninja Academy in an attempt to approach Naruto."

What was the best way to investigate and understand someone?

First, find a pretext—a reason to investigate them. The Third Hokage had long mastered that routine to perfection.

"What? Yan?"

Just as the Third Hokage had expected, Shisui froze at first. Then his expression showed both astonishment and disbelief.

Yan's habit of going near the Ninja Academy to eat had lasted for more than half a year. The Uchiha clan had already grown accustomed to it.

At first, Shisui had also worried that Yan was planning something and had followed him for a while. In the end, he found nothing at all.

Yan really was just going there to eat. As for why he went whenever the Ninja Academy was in session, Shisui could not figure that out either.

As for approaching Naruto, that was complete nonsense.

Yan had never come within a hundred meters of Naruto.

Even if they ran into each other while patrolling, Yan would take the initiative to step aside.

"Was this an internal arrangement by the Uchiha clan, or Uchiha Yan's personal behavior?"

"Lord Hokage."

Shisui grew anxious and hurriedly explained, "The clan has never made such an arrangement, nor have we ever sent anyone to approach Naruto. Going near the Ninja Academy for breakfast is Yan's personal behavior and habit.

This habit has lasted for more than half a year. I also investigated it during that time, but other than eating, Yan has made no other moves."

Shisui could not slander Yan over something like this.

What existed existed; what did not, did not.

"Is that so?"

The Third Hokage frowned slightly. He could tell that Shisui was telling the truth.

In fact, Yan truly had no intention of approaching Naruto, because there was no need. His golden finger could be used from a great distance away.

Since he could use it from so far away, why would he go up to Naruto and stir up the higher-ups' nerves?

The Third Hokage had summoned Shisui not only to test him and see whether he could obtain any valuable intelligence, but also to use Shisui to warn Yan not to do things he should not and could not do.

"Ah..."

The Third Hokage suddenly sighed, making Shisui's heart leap into his throat.