The Uchiha clan became a hot topic in Konoha in a way that no one expected.
Except for Li Xiang and Zhisui, they themselves were also confused.
"What's going on?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a circle of smoke and looked at the ANBU ninja wearing a frog mask in front of him.
When he heard the news, he thought he had hurt his body by playing with telescopes and had hallucinations.
"It's Uchiha Shisui."
Anbu's tone was as calm as ever.
After all, they have received professional training and generally will not lose their composure.
Although he abnormally confirmed the information several times before he dared to report it to the Third Hokage.
Shisui is his colleague.
He usually behaves very seriously.
But I didn't expect this kid to be such a person.
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know what the Anbu in front of him was thinking. He took a puff of his pipe, his eyes still bright and thoughtful.
He knew Shisui.
It's impossible for him to come up with this method.
If Jiraiya hadn't returned to the village, he would have suspected him.
But even he couldn't secretly contact the Uchiha clan without telling him.
There must be something fishy in this.
"Go and get the list of people Shisui has come into contact with in the past few days."
Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his left hand and ordered.
The ANBU immediately disappeared and reappeared soon after, with an extra piece of information in hand.
Although Shisui was a member of the Anbu, he was always under their surveillance, so he spent almost no time.
Sarutobi Hiruzen scanned the personnel on the information and couldn't help but frown.
Because it's too normal.
Either a member of ANBU or a member of the Uchiha clan.
There were no strangers, and there were no unusual events.
But what is normal seems even more abnormal.
Shisui has already thought of the so-called beauty trap. Is this reasonable?
He is not from India. He will jump into the Ganges, take a big sip, and shout, "In this Ganges!"
"Who has Shisui been closer to these days?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen knocked on his pipe and asked.
"Itachi Uchiha and Nami Uchiha."
Anbu immediately replied.
"Uchi Wave?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little surprised and asked, "Is that the genius second only to Uchiha Itachi?"
As for Uchiha Itachi, he was not surprised.
The two often hang out together.
On the other hand, although Shisui also knew Uchiha Nami, his relationship with him was obviously average.
"It's him."
"Please tell me in detail."
"Uchiha Shisui is very powerful, but we don't have many records."
The ANBU glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi and continued, "Uchi Namami graduated two days ago, and Shisui went to visit him and had a long conversation with him. At the same time, the two of them went to the Konoha Police Department together yesterday."
The mole was caught!
After hearing the second half of the sentence, Sarutobi Hiruzen was already sure that the reason was Uchiha.
But you can't think that Shisui has defected because of this.
If they lose this spy, their grasp of the Uchiha clan's intelligence will be instantly weakened.
He was reluctant to part with it until it was confirmed.
And Shisui himself is a genius.
Konoha is now facing a very serious problem, eradication.
After Minato's death, Kakashi became decadent, and it was difficult for the younger generation to find someone to carry the banner.
Shisui and Uchiha Itachi both have this potential, but they are from the Uchiha clan.
He does not have such a big heart and can be completely trusted.
Thinking of Minato, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a little sad.
But this atmosphere was quickly dissipated.
Cold and gloomy.
Danzo Shimura.
"You go down first."
Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand to the ANBU ninja, then looked at his friend and asked, "What's the matter? Because of the Konoha Police Department?"
After saying that, he took another puff of cigarette.
Danzo nodded slightly and said: "Because of Shisui's actions, the attitude of the residents of Konoha towards the Konoha Police Department has changed."
"Isn't that a bit exaggerated?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't think this thing would be of much use.
What he cared about was Shisui.
"The embankment of a thousand miles collapsed in an ant nest."
Danzo said with a stern face, "Every little thing is worth noting, especially when it concerns the Uchiha clan. Hum, I told you a long time ago, let Shisui join the root."
Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes.
He knew exactly what kind of hell the root was, so how could he possibly give Shisui to Danzo?
But what he said makes sense.
The Uchiha clan is currently very emotionally unstable. If Shisui goes off the rails again, things might go in some unpredictable direction.
"Shisui is an extremely important step in our plan and we cannot let him be affected in any way."
Danzo looked at him and said, "Put away your unnecessary mercy, I will handle it."
The two of them knew the basics, and he believed that Sarutobi Hiruzen would not be soft on this kind of thing.
After all, he is a ninja hero.
There are only wrong names, not wrong nicknames.
"Wait a little longer."
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff of his pipe and said, "Don't rush into action yet. After all, Uchiha Fugaku is Uchiha Fugaku's disciple. I remember that he will go out on a mission with Uchiha Itachi tomorrow, so I can observe him again."
He is slightly different from Danzo in that he does not want to fight with the Uchiha clan unless it is absolutely necessary.
It was also mentioned in the original work that when Uchiha Itachi reported the rebellion to Konoha, he was the only one among the top officials who wanted peace negotiations.
But that's all.
"Hmph, you will regret it!"
Danzo felt disappointed and turned to leave.
The next day, at the gate of Konoha Village.
"Brother Zhisui, be sure to follow us later, but don't be noticed by the ANBU ninjas."
Li Xiang glanced at Uchiha Itachi not far away and whispered.
"What do you mean? Do you mean they are going to attack you?"
Shisui felt a little incredible.
Uchiha Nami and Uchiha Itachi, one is the clan leader's apprentice and the other is the clan leader's son.
How dare they?
"It doesn't have to be physical."
Li Xiang shook his head and said, "But we will definitely take action."
Since the Nine-Tails Rebellion, the Uchiha clan has been under Konoha's surveillance.
In other words, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo will definitely notice his presence.
Although they are not good at foreign wars, they are invincible in civil wars.
Li Xiang will not underestimate them.
He just takes advantage of the information gap. Seriously, he can't play it.
"I will."
Shisui took a deep breath.
He is very hesitant now.
I hope what Li Xiang said is true, and I also hope it is false.
After the matter was discussed, Li Xiang said goodbye to him.
Although Uchiha Itachi was a little curious about the content of their conversation, he didn't ask.
He's not the kind of person who can't hide his emotions.
Seeing his appearance, Li Xiang couldn't help but sigh that this guy didn't look ten years old, but thirty.
Incredibly mature.
But there is a lack of education.
The method he had in mind was almost the same as Danzo's, except killing, he still killed.
It's all fighting skills, no emotions.
If it weren't for the simulator, Li Xiangzhen wouldn't want to deal with him.
"You are a genin, so our mission level is not high."
Uchiha Itachi took out a scroll and said, "Read the contents yourself."