At Uchiha Itachi's words, Shin Uchiha fell silent as well.
He had never expected Uchiha Itachi to deduce something from the few scattered remarks he had heard from Shisui.
Sensing the Clan Leader's silence, Uchiha Itachi felt even more certain. A bitter smile tugged at his lips, and he continued self-mockingly:
"It's just as well that I developed kekkei genkai disease. Otherwise, I really wouldn't be able to keep living in this world."
At that, Uchiha Itachi raised his head and looked straight into Shin Uchiha's eyes, a pleading expression on his face.
"Clan Leader, as far as I know, Sasuke should have awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan by now. Let him end my life with his own hands, and let these eyes of mine help him one last time."
Shin Uchiha was now completely certain of Uchiha Itachi's intentions. After hearing his words, he remained silent for a long while before finally nodding.
"In that case, I'll have Sasuke go to our Uchiha Clan's ancestral grounds to find you!"
Upon hearing the Clan Leader's answer, Uchiha Itachi finally smiled. After two soft coughs, he transformed into a crow once more and flew out into the curtain of rain.
Shin Uchiha stared blankly at the rain outside the window. After a long silence, he finally returned to Konoha.
Just as Shin Uchiha arrived at the Hokage Office, he saw Tsunade studying an intelligence report with an exceptionally grave expression. The killing intent around her lingered, making the atmosphere in the office unbearably oppressive.
Even Shizune stood quietly to one side, barely daring to breathe. The little pink pig in her arms looked terrified and did not dare make a sound.
When she saw Shin Uchiha arrive, Tsunade's expression eased slightly, and she spoke without delay.
"Shin, I just received a