Only after Uchiha Yin cut off the connection in his mind did he remember that he was still at Ichiraku.
The expression on his face gradually softened.
Only then did Kurotsuchi dare to take a deep breath.
Uchiha Yin looked at Kurotsuchi, swallowed a mouthful of noodles, and said, "Kurotsuchi, Master has something to do later. Head back on your own."
Uchiha Yin was certain that nothing could happen to Kurotsuchi in Konoha, so he felt comfortable letting her return alone.
Kurotsuchi was obedient, and she could tell that Uchiha Yin really did have something to attend to.
So she nodded and agreed.
Uchiha Yin ate the last of his noodles, paid, and turned. In an instant, he vanished from the spot.
Kurotsuchi had always found the Space-Time Ninjutsu Uchiha Yin used fascinating.
When Uchiha Yin appeared again, he was already at the Hokage's ANBU headquarters.
As Uchiha Yin walked in, everyone treated him like a star. He remained aloof the entire way, barely speaking to anyone.
Uchiha Yin continued inside and finally stopped at the intelligence-gathering division.
The ANBU agents were sharp. The moment they saw Uchiha Yin come in person, they knew why he was there.
They hurriedly dropped to one knee to show their respect.
"Lord Yin, I'm sorry. We were incapable of finding out what that thing actually is. Please punish us."
Uchiha Yin knew full well how cunning Black Zetsu was, so he had no intention of punishing them.
He merely said coldly, "Now isn't the time to assign blame. That thing really isn't something you can handle."
He paused, and his face suddenly filled with murderous intent. "Is that thing still there? I'll go see for myself!"
The Mind's Eye of the Kagura had formidable sensory abilities, but Black Zetsu could merge with plants.