Uchiha Clan Residence.
Fugaku Uchiha, with his eyes closed, was waiting for Itachi Uchiha to return from the Hokage Building.
At this moment, his heart was filled with suppressed anger.
It was directed at both the high - ranking officials of Konoha and Shisui Uchiha.
The Mangekyo Sharingan, such an important matter, was actually kept from him.
It was as if they didn't even respect him as the clan leader!
If he had been told earlier, things wouldn't have come to this.
The door slid open.
"Father."
Itachi took off his shoes and entered, then sat down in front of him.
"What did The Third say to you?"
Fugaku opened his eyes and asked.
"Nothing much."
Itachi replied in a deep voice, "He said he was unaware of this incident and promised to bring back Shisui and severely punish Orochimaru and Tanzo."
Although it was the same old story, Itachi believed him.
If Hiruzen Sarutobi was really behind it, he could have used a much simpler method.
Given Shisui's trust in him, he could have easily ambushed and gotten the Mangekyo Sharingan without any effort.
So it was all Tanzo and Orochimaru's fault.
In the original story, Shisui's experience is almost the same as it is now.
There's just one more Orochimaru.
But even though Tanzo ambushed Shisui, took one of his eyes, and caused his suicide, Itachi still hasn't done anything to him.
Because he knew and inherited Shisui's last wish.
The Will of Fire: Konoha comes first, the clan second.
"Father, I've joined the Anbu Black Ops."
Itachi paused for a moment and then continued.
"The Anbu Black Ops?"
Fugaku frowned instinctively.
But thinking it over, after Shisui's disappearance, the Uchiha clan really needed a new spy to keep track of the high - ranking officials of Konoha in a timely manner.
Itachi was his son and there was no way he would betray.
It was very reliable to let him be a spy.
"However, you must remember that no matter what, you're an Uchiha."
Fugaku admonished.
Itachi nodded, but there was a hint of disappointment in his heart.
Father, you always only care about the Uchiha. When will you ever see Konoha's importance?
"What are the abilities of Shisui's eyes?"
Fugaku remembered the important matter.
The most powerful aspect of the Mangekyo Sharingan was its amazing Dojutsu.
Itachi fell silent immediately.
"Itachi, now that Shisui is missing and a mysterious powerful person has gotten his eyes, there's a high probability that it will be bad for our Uchiha clan."
Fugaku frowned and said, "Tell me so that I can make preparations."
"Kotoamatsukami."
Itachi hesitated for a few seconds and then said, "It can control others unconsciously and change people's thoughts."
"???"
Fugaku widened his eyes and then suddenly slapped the table, "What a fool!"
Why didn't he say a word about such a terrifying Dojutsu until it was gone?
If they'd used it to control Hiruzen, how could the Uchiha have ended up like this?
Shisui, what on earth were you thinking?
But now it was too late.
A look of profound trepidation flashed across Fugaku Uchiha's eyes.
Without finding this mysterious powerhouse and Shisui Uchiha, many things would probably have to be postponed.
The Uchiha clan would be in a state of unease.
Itachi Uchiha stared at him expressionlessly. Since he had expected it, he wasn't surprised.
"Go and check on Sasuke. He likes you the most on normal days. Now that he's been frightened, his emotions are a bit unstable," Fugaku Uchiha said in a softened tone after a long while.
"Yes," Itachi replied.
Itachi stood up, closed the door, and left.
Hyuga mansion.
Natsume sneaked in again, carrying Hinata Hyuga on his back.
Fortunately, no one had come to look for her during this time.
"See you next time," Natsume said, stroking her hair before disappearing in an instant.
He employed Reverse Summoning Jutsu and returned to his room.
He opened the door, and Tsunade was watching TV.
Hearing the noise, she looked up and asked in a wistful tone, "Did you go to see Hinata again?"
After she said that, she realized her tone was off and too obvious.
It was mainly because she saw the smile on Natsume's face.
Just thinking that this smile wasn't for her made her feel a bit sad instinctively.
Tsunade quickly tried to make up for it and said, "Natsume, go to the kitchen and help Shizune bring out the food."
But the next second, Shizune had already come out with the food.
Not noticing the atmosphere between the two, she greeted them and said, "Come and have a meal quickly."
Tsunade immediately felt embarrassed.
When her gaze fell on Natsume, she felt a bit flustered for some reason.
But after all, she was Tsunade, and she quickly regained her composure.
"Natsume, stop standing there stupidly. Let's have a meal," she said.
"Okay," Natsume replied, raising his eyebrows. Tsunade had acted like a young girl for a few seconds just now. It was quite interesting.
Although he instantly thought of some rather unkind words, like "putting on an act" and "purple old granny."
Cough.
If he said more, it would be dangerous.
Natsume ran over and sat down next to Tsunade.
The three of them picked up their chopsticks, and the dinner officially began.
"When will the Chunin Exams resume?" Natsume still had his mind on Tsunade's reward.
He wondered which kind it would be.
Hey, it'd be best if it was the kind he was thinking of.
"The day after tomorrow," Tsunade said, thinking he was just concerned about becoming a Chunin and not giving it much thought.
Natsume originally wanted to ask about Shisui Uchiha.
But since the Chunin Exams were resuming so soon, he guessed that Hiruzen Sarutobi had probably handled things pretty well.
This chapter is not finished yet. More exciting content is coming!
He didn't really care about the details.
He had already obtained the destiny value he should get.
Now, the person Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others most wanted to find should be himself.
But they simply couldn't contact him.
The same went for Tsunade.
Anyone who had seen the mysterious powerhouse's Wood Release would never suspect him.
Because he didn't have that ability.
On the third day.
Kabuto Yakushi and Hana Inuzuka arrived at the door early.
"Hey, Little Gray is still so energetic," Natsume said, reaching out to ruffle the husky at Hana Inuzuka's feet.
Its fur was incredibly fluffy and plush.
"Let's go," Tsunade said, stealing a glance at Natsume. She was itching to touch something too, but not Little Gray. It was his cute little head.
A group of people walked to the Death Forest.
After the elimination in the first round, not many people remained for the second round.
Only half of them were left, a total of ten ninja squads.
Natsume didn't see Itachi Uchiha.
Did he get in through Hiruzen Sarutobi's backdoor?
After all, he has joined the Anbu.
The chief examiner is no longer Jiraiya, but Kurenai Yuhi.
In the original story, she is a Jonin proficient in Genjutsu and also the team - leader teacher of Hinata Hyuga.
She was quite young now, around nineteen years old.
Her boyfriend was Asuma Sarutobi, the son of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
As of now, Asuma should be one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja of the Fire Daimyo.
"...The rules are as follows. Each squad will randomly receive a scroll. If it's the Heavenly Scroll, you have to snatch the Earthly Scroll, and vice versa. Only the teams that collect both the Heavenly and Earthly Scrolls are allowed to enter the tower in the Death Forest for the third round. If any squad can't continue, release a signal flare in time and you'll be rescued."
Kurenai Yuhi shouted loudly, "The second round officially begins!"
In Kiri, the Land of Water.
A young man in all - white emerged from the earth.
"Madara, there's something that happened in Konoha that you might find interesting."
"Oh? What is it?"
Obito Uchiha, wearing a mask, asked casually.
"Shisui Uchiha is missing, and Itachi Uchiha already has the Three - Tomoe Sharingan and has joined the Anbu."
"Interesting. I remember he's only eight. Maybe he can be a useful pawn. Send someone to watch him."
Obito Uchiha's tone suddenly turned cold. "As for me, how can I avenge Rin without turning Kiri into a bloodbath?"
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