"Lord Hokage, the Kara Organization's movements have become much more obvious lately. We've been able to gather some intelligence," Shikamaru reported to Uchiha Shunichi.
Because he wanted to familiarize himself with his power, Uchiha Shunichi spent very little time working each day. Shikamaru could only seize the opportunity to report a few important matters...
"Hmm, what's the situation? The members of this Kara Organization aren't exactly weak," Uchiha Shunichi said casually.
The Land of Fire's accounts for the past month lay on his desk. Tax revenue and the like remained stable, but expenditure was indeed a little high.
"We don't have much intelligence, but what we do have suggests they're acting toward a common goal. I've already sent Yakumo Kurama to investigate. With her Genjutsu, she shouldn't have any trouble," Shikamaru explained.
"Hmm, put that aside for now. There's no need to rush. As long as they don't pose a threat, we don't need to act yet. Also, there's something wrong with this report. Check whether anyone has been embezzling funds." Uchiha Shunichi picked up a report from his desk and handed it over, bringing his work for the day to an end.
Shikamaru scrutinized the various financial figures on the report. It took him a long time to spot even the slightest clue.
After leaving the Hokage's Office, Uchiha Shunichi did not head back to continue training. By now, he had grown fairly familiar with his body's power, so there was no need to rush.
He arrived at the Konoha Orphanage, where Yakushi Kabuto was dressed in the director's clothes, smiling as he cared for orphans from all across the Land of Fire.
Looking up, Yakushi Kabuto spotted Uchiha Shunichi and hurried outside...
"Lord Hokage..." Yakushi Kabuto stood before Uchiha Shunichi, looking somewhat awkward. Nothing about him suggested he