"Th-that, Naruto, you, you…"
Minato Namikaze, who had recovered from his dazed, disbelieving state, called out to Naruto hesitantly, wanting to speak but stuttering and unable to articulate.
"What's wrong?"
Naruto, who was observing the surroundings of the Uchiha Clan Grounds, was drawn by Minato Namikaze's sudden voice, unsure of the meaning behind his abrupt tone.
"It-it's, it's just you, your, your…"
Minato Namikaze was clearly trying very hard to speak, his face turning red, but it was as if something was blocking him, preventing him from speaking.
"?"
Minato Namikaze's behavior was a bit strange, and Naruto thought that there might be a problem with his Chakra, so he found a safe place and entered the Sealed Space with his consciousness to check the situation.
"Hahahahaha! Hahahahaha! This old man is dying of laughter."
Kurama, who had been reading manga but constantly paying attention to Minato Namikaze's situation, finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Minato Namikaze's expression was even more entertaining than the manga.
"Kurama, what's wrong with the Fourth Hokage?"
Hearing Kurama's loud laughter, Naruto knew that Kurama was aware of the situation and asked him.
A mischievous smile appeared on Kurama's face as he said, "This guy, after seeing your eyes, he's wondering if he's been cheated on, hahahahaha."
Minato Namikaze's face was flushed, unable to speak. He knew this was actually impossible, as Naruto's hair and eyes were identical to his, and there was no one else in Konoha who looked like that. But then there was the Sharingan; he didn't have the Uchiha Clan bloodline.
Could Kushina's family have an elder from the Uchiha Clan?
Minato Namikaze's astonishing wisdom suddenly kicked in. Could it be that the Vortex Clan, besides intermarrying with the Senju clan, also intermarried with the Uchiha Clan?
"Uh—"
Naruto only then realized that he hadn't used his Sharingan in front of Minato Namikaze for a long time. After all, during this period, he was either training with Kakashi and Might Guy or practicing Sealing Technique, so he had no opportunity to use the Sharingan.
"These aren't my own eyes."
Naruto was too lazy to think of an excuse and simply told the truth. After all, Uchiha Shisui was the top priority right now.
Minato Namikaze also came back to his senses. Although Naruto's words made him have some unpleasant thoughts, at least it wasn't the situation he had imagined.
"Oh, I see, haha, actually, I wasn't thinking much of it."
Minato Namikaze scratched the back of his head, explaining awkwardly.
"Hmm, I've found a few good spots. If there's nothing else, I'll go set up the seals."
Naruto said with a calm expression, and his figure disappeared again.
"Ah haha." Minato Namikaze saw Naruto's indifferent expression and laughed awkwardly.
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"Phew—"
"With these few seals, it should be enough."
Naruto let out a long breath, completing the final step of this seal.
To be on the safe side, he had set up a total of four seals: one by the Naka River. He often used his malicious perception to sense the entire Konoha Village, so he naturally knew where Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi often secretly met.
Along the essential route from the Hokage Building to the Uchiha Clan Grounds, he had set up three seals, forming a three-sided pincer movement. With just a little guidance from him, Uchiha Shisui would inevitably walk into one of the seals.
Danzo, hurry up and act.
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"Shisui, it's been over a month, and the Village still has no information about the intruder. How is the situation with your Wave Country Police Department?"
Inside the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi faced the window, admiring the bustling and lively streets of Konoha below.
Because Hiruzen Sarutobi had his back to Uchiha Shisui, he couldn't observe his expression, but from his low voice, one could still detect Hiruzen Sarutobi's displeasure.
Regarding the Third Hokage's displeasure, Uchiha Shisui also felt very bitter. In the past month, the Uchiha Wave Country Police Department had also been diligently searching for clues about the intruder, and at the same time, Uchiha Shisui had been secretly testing the members of the Uchiha Clan, but the result was nothing.
Now Uchiha Shisui was beginning to doubt if the person who ambushed him was truly from the Uchiha Clan?
But if he wasn't from the Uchiha Clan, then why was he able to wield the Mangekyo Sharingan? One must know that if it wasn't an Uchiha, other Ninja, even with the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, would find it very difficult to control.
Even Kakashi Hatake, the son of the White Fang and a genius Ninja, struggled to use even one Three-Tomoe Sharingan, let alone the Mangekyo Sharingan.
"I apologize, Third Hokage, the Wave Country Police Department also has no clues." Because Uchiha Shisui couldn't see his expression, he was also very anxious.
"Is that so." Hiruzen Sarutobi pursed his lips, his eyes deep. "Since that's the case, we can't let this continue. The investigation into the intruder can only be temporarily halted."
"Third Hokage! If that happens, what if more villagers get hurt?" Uchiha Shisui was a bit worried.
"We can no longer waste Konoha's manpower and resources. I have already recalled all the investigative personnel today. This matter will be handed over to your Wave Country Police Department from now on. I believe the Uchiha Clan is capable of protecting Konoha."
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was very soft and calm, it struck Uchiha Shisui's heart like a clap of thunder. Uchiha Shisui's previously anxious expression became excited again.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's words finally allowed Uchiha Shisui's highly suspended heart to settle back into his stomach.
Entrusting such an important mission to the Wave Country Police Department was undoubtedly a sign of the Third Hokage's trust in the Uchiha. Moreover, for the Uchiha to protect Konoha was also an opportunity for them. This was an opportunity given by the Third Hokage for the Uchiha to integrate into the Village. As long as the Uchiha could find that person and protect Konoha, they would certainly be able to further improve the relationship between the two sides.
He decided that he would go back and confess the intruder's Uchiha Clan identity to Fugaku, the clan leader, and ask him for help in the investigation. They would definitely be able to find that Uchiha. The Uchiha must seize this opportunity.
"Please rest assured, Third Hokage, the Uchiha will definitely complete your mission!"
Uchiha Shisui's eyes became unusually excited. After speaking, he slightly raised his head and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi's somewhat hunched back.
Hiruzen Sarutobi also feigned a nod of relief. After a moment of hesitation, he still said, "Shisui, your eyes… have you used them?"
Uchiha Shisui was also stunned for a moment and said with some self-reproach, "I'm very sorry, Third Hokage, because the Wave Country Police Department has been investigating the intruder's information, I haven't been able to find a suitable opportunity."
Uchiha Shisui's answer made Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze slightly narrow.
Using the intruder to divert attention? Or…
As he thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt a cold sweat. He shouldn't have been controlled, right?
Hiruzen Sarutobi thought about Tobirama-sensei's words several times in his mind, and then thought about the inherently evil Uchiha several times. After confirming that he hadn't been affected, he spoke again.
"It's alright, Shisui, I have always believed in your fire will, and I have always believed in the Uchiha Clan's love for Konoha. Whatever happens, do it boldly. After this incident ends, I will, in the name of the Third Hokage, publicize the Uchiha Clan's achievements throughout Konoha to ease the relationship between Konoha and the Uchiha."
"Th-thank you, Third Hokage!"
The excitement in Uchiha Shisui's eyes could no longer be hidden. He was on the verge of kneeling and kowtowing.
At this moment, his fire will was burning fiercely, and Hiruzen Sarutobi's image had become incredibly magnificent. Indeed, the Third Hokage had also been working hard to integrate the Uchiha into Konoha.
"Hmm." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.
"Since that's the case, you may leave first."
"Yes, I will go back and inform Clan Leader Fugaku of this news right away."
Shisui, perhaps your fire will is true, but the safety of the entire Konoha and the Land of Fire rests on my shoulders. I dare not gamble.