When Uchiha Shi saw the Clan Leader approaching, he hurried forward and bowed.
"Clan Leader."
Shin Uchiha nodded to Uchiha Shi in acknowledgment, then casually tossed Roshi down in front of him with a thud.
Uchiha Shi was puzzled by the Clan Leader's actions, confusion showing on his face.
Weren't we supposed to capture this Jinchūriki? The Clan Leader had already caught him, so why was he throwing him away now? Did he have something else planned?
Shin Uchiha paid no attention to Uchiha Shi's gaze. After tossing Roshi in front of him, he said,
"I'm done with this fellow, and he's no use to me anymore. Besides, both the Jinchūriki and the Four-Tails have nasty tempers. Keeping them around won't do me any good, so let's release him."
At that, Shin Uchiha looked at Uchiha Shi and instructed him,
"Uchiha Shi, it'll be a while before this fellow wakes up. You don't need to do anything with him. Just watch from a distance until he wakes. Otherwise, I'm afraid some passing wild animal might eat him."
Only then did Uchiha Shi understand what the Clan Leader meant. He immediately nodded and promised,
"Rest assured, Clan Leader. Leave this to me. I'll see it done properly."
Shin Uchiha had considerable trust in Uchiha Shi. After hearing his promise, he patted his shoulder and vanished on the spot.
Just as Shin Uchiha returned to the Hokage Office, he happened to find Tsunade still there. To his surprise, Mei Terumi was also sitting off to one side, as though listening in.
At the sight of Shin Uchiha, a hint of amusement flashed in Tsunade's eyes, and she said,
"Shin, you're back just in time. We have something to discuss with you."
Shin Uchiha had just settled into the chair Shizune had