Uchiha Itachi became a triple agent!

After leaving Yuhi Shinku questioning his life, Xuanye dusted off his backside and walked out of the Yuhi residence.

As for how his father-in-law puzzled over his intentions for staying in the Konoha Military Police Force behind his back, Xuanye could not have cared less.

What intentions could he possibly have?

He just wanted to clock in and out on time every day, collect a little subsistence allowance from the system, and enjoy the decadent life of someone with money and power.

He could not be bothered with the village leadership's scheming, but anyone blind enough to come along and disturb his comfortable life would meet only one end: death.

That afternoon, Xuanye strolled back to the Konoha Military Police Force headquarters, ready to while away the time until his shift ended.

But the moment he pushed open the captain's office door, he spotted a familiar face inside.

"You're here."

Xuanye lazily settled into his executive chair, crossed his legs, and regarded the boy kneeling on one knee before him with a faint, ambiguous smile.

"I'm here."

Uchiha Itachi, who should have been running errands behind Kakashi in the Anbu, answered in a low voice with his head bowed.

"You shouldn't be here."

Xuanye teasingly looked this famously filial son up and down.

Uchiha Itachi remained silent.

To be fair, he really should not have come to the police force.

But this was a strict order personally issued by the Third Hokage. He had no choice at all.

Ever since he had graduated early from the Ninja Academy at eight, Uchiha Itachi had been on Hiruzen Sarutobi's radar.

After several brutal combat missions and witnessing life and death firsthand, he had naturally awakened his Sharingan as well.

He had only recently been transferred to the Anbu to work under Kakashi, yet early this morning, the Third Hokage had suddenly summoned him and ordered him to report immediately for transfer to the Konoha Military Police Force.

It took no brains at all to figure out what that old fox was plotting.

Stroking his chin, Xuanye leisurely studied the ruthless fellow before him who had slaughtered both his own parents in the original story.

Clearly, this kid had infiltrated them on a spying mission.

Konoha High Command, the Uchiha Main Family, and now the police force.

Well, well. The original double agent had just been upgraded to a triple agent!

Yesterday, Xuanye had arrested three people in succession, catching Hiruzen Sarutobi completely off guard. The old man had been led around by the nose the entire time, so frustrated he had nearly spat blood.

To prevent himself from being left completely in the dark again, Hiruzen Sarutobi urgently needed to plant someone in the police force to monitor Xuanye's every move.

Sending an outsider would never work. Xuanye had plenty of reasons to kick one out.

After considering all the options, only Uchiha Itachi fit the bill.

As the eldest son of the Uchiha Clan Head, the boy had every right to join the police force. No one could find fault with that.

Unfortunately, outsiders had no idea that the clan head's eldest son had long since been thoroughly brainwashed by the Third Hokage's Will of Fire, his loyalties already leaning all the way toward the Hokage Building.

"Fine. You're here already."

Xuanye waved a hand, not bothering to expose him.

The police force was now united from top to bottom. Never mind slipping in one Uchiha Itachi-even if Fugaku came in person to give orders, he would not be able to mobilize a single person.

If the old Third thought he could use this kid to infiltrate them, he was dreaming.

"Starting today, you're assigned to the Third Squad."

The police force had five squads in total, and all five squad leaders were trusted subordinates personally promoted by Xuanye. They listened to no one but him.

And the leader of this Third Squad had only taken office that morning.

The door opened, and an arrogant figure strode inside.

Uchiha Itachi looked up. The corner of his eye inexplicably twitched twice, and a powerful sense of unease suddenly rose within him.

"Cong, this kid is yours from now on. Train him properly. I'm counting on you!"

Xuanye settled the matter with a smile.

"Rest assured, Captain! I'll get the job done!"

Uchiha Cong flushed with excitement and thumped his chest resoundingly.

He had let out one loud fart at the gate that morning, and by noon, he had been promoted straight to Third Squad leader!

The facts proved it: follow the captain closely and help solve his problems, and a bright future awaited!

Uchiha Cong had already secretly sworn that whenever the captain needed him, he would perfect this special skill, even if it meant eating soybeans stewed with pig's trotters every day!

"Reporting, Captain! Someone's causing trouble at the village gate!"

Just then, an officer on duty hurried into the office to report.

Barely half a day of peace, and someone was already picking a fight?

Xuanye raised an eyebrow and rose straight from his chair. "Blow the whistle and assemble! Let's go take a look at the gate!"

Outside Konoha's gate.

A sexy, blonde, blue-eyed woman stood at the gate with a group of haughty Kumogakure ninja, delivering a condescending lecture.

The woman's name was Samui. She had shoulder-length pale blond hair, exquisite, coldly beautiful features, and dazzlingly fair skin.

Most eye-catching of all was her impressive bust, which stretched her fitted combat uniform taut.

The burden was so heavy that even walking too much would sometimes leave her shoulders aching.

As the Fourth Raikage's most trusted personal secretary and the chief envoy for this negotiating mission, Samui was brimming with confidence.

Before they had even set out, Kumogakure had already learned all about Konoha's resources through an insider.

The Raikage had personally given her strict orders: take advantage of these peace talks not only to crush Konoha at the negotiating table, but also to obtain the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan at any cost!

To make Konoha afraid to act, the delegation had to be as overbearing as possible!

So the moment she reached Konoha's gate, Samui deliberately made a scene, intending to put Konoha in its place first.

"So these are the manners of Konoha, the foremost ninja village?"

With her arms folded across her chest, Samui stared coldly at the Konoha ninja guarding the gate. "We've traveled all this way on behalf of Kumogakure to begin peace talks, yet your village doesn't even have a proper welcoming party? Does Konoha have the slightest sincerity about these negotiations?"

She was simply finding fault for the sake of it!

The gate guards, Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki, exchanged a glance, their faces full of frustration.

Just a few days ago, the two villages had been fighting to the death on the border battlefield, bashing each other's brains out. Now they were here complaining that no one had rolled out a red carpet?

Besides, the Kumogakure Envoy Mission had arrived several days early without even giving notice. The Hokage Building had had no time to prepare.

"Please wait a moment, both of you. We've already sent someone to notify the Hokage Building. Someone will be here shortly to receive your delegation," Kotetsu Hagane explained, forcing himself to speak.

"Hmph. Can Konoha afford the consequences of slighting the Kumogakure Envoy Mission?"

Samui showed no intention of easing up and continued pressing aggressively.

Lord Raikage had told her that Konoha's Third Hokage was spineless: the tougher you acted, the more readily he backed down and compromised. She was determined to throw her weight around today!

Just as Samui was about to make further trouble, the sound of perfectly synchronized footsteps suddenly came from the village's main road.

A large contingent rushed to the scene!

These men were not wearing Konoha's standard green armored vests. Instead, they wore crisp, dark uniforms.

Each wore a long, snow-white cloak with the word "Justice" printed in enormous characters across the back. The cloaks snapped in the wind, making an imposing sight!

These were the formal uniforms Xuanye had specially commissioned for the police force's public duties.

The formation stopped at the village entrance and automatically parted to open a path.

Xuanye walked at the front with his arms crossed, swept his gaze twice over Samui's impressive figure, and instantly understood the situation.

But he stayed where he was without speaking.

Beside him, Third Squad leader Uchiha Cong rolled his eyes thoughtfully and immediately caught on.

What sort of status did the captain have? Speaking to a bunch of savages from another village would be beneath him!

Charging into the fray like this was a job for subordinates!

Uchiha Cong grabbed Uchiha Itachi from behind him, shoved him straight to the front of the formation, and leaned close to whisper a couple of instructions into his ear.

Uchiha Itachi went completely rigid. His mouth twitched uncontrollably as he turned his head with difficulty.

"Squad leader... do I really have to shout that in public?"

"Quit your nonsense! I'm giving you a chance to stand out! If the captain hadn't personally entrusted you to me, do you think a rookie like you would get an opportunity this good?" Uchiha Cong scolded, glaring at him.

Uchiha Itachi drew a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment.

When under someone else's roof, he had no choice but to bow his head.

If he disobeyed orders on his first day in the police force, he would surely be kicked out on the spot. How would he explain that to the Third Hokage?

For the village's peace, and to complete my undercover mission, I'll do it!

Uchiha Itachi's eyes snapped open. He took a large stride forward, raised his hand to point straight at Samui's enormous chest, and roared at the top of his lungs:

"Who goes there! State your sex first!"