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Orochimaru licked his lips: "Unknown, either they're going to the Land of Water to participate in the war, or they're going to lie low."
The third generation took a drag of his cigarette. The previous attempts to win him over had clearly failed, which explained why Fugaku hadn't attended the high-level May 5.4th meeting.
The Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Mist Village may go to war, and the Uchiha's move may be to gain a share of the war's spoils.
Or, when Kirigakure seeks help, they may take advantage of Konoha's actions to launch a counterattack.
Whether the Uchiha clan seeks independence or revolution, Konoha is in extreme danger.
Fortunately, Kawasaki was unaware of the information leak.
Without Orochimaru's information, I might have been misled by Kawasaki.
The third generation slowly exhaled smoke: "Understood, thank you for your hard work."
Orochimaru chuckled upon seeing this: "Old man, are you only planning to passively defend?"
The Third Hokage looked at Orochimaru: "What are your plans?"
Orochimaru laughed and said, "Don't worry, old man, I haven't settled the score with Kawasaki for using genjutsu to control me yet."
The third generation frowned: "Are you confident?"
Orochimaru licked his lips again: "Opportunities are earned."
Seeing Orochimaru's confidence, the Third Hokage felt somewhat relieved. "What is your plan? I will fully cooperate with you when the time comes."
Orochimaru shook his head slightly: "The time is not right yet. We have to wait until the Hidden Cloud Village makes its move."
"it is good."
"The experimental equipment seized from the base has all been sent to your former laboratory."
Third-generation smoke extraction system.
Orochimaru waved his hand and left, saying, "Understood."
Bang! The door slammed shut.
The Third Hokage stood by the window, watching Orochimaru's retreating figure.
He thought of Jiraiya, who had been partying outside last night and was now sleeping soundly at home, and gripped the railing even tighter...
Some time has passed.
Outside the territory of the Uchiha clan.
The Uchiha clan members are fully prepared and ready to depart.
They were all restless guys, and when they heard they could go back and carry out missions every day, they were all overjoyed.
Apart from those who stayed at the hospital to learn medical ninjutsu, a few others who remained with the Uchiha clan are now all about to leave.
Itachi and Shisui were still leading the team this time, but this farewell was different from the last one.
Sasuke was the one who was most reluctant to see Itachi leave.
After a period of grueling training, Sasuke made rapid progress.
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I finally spent some wonderful days with my brother, but he's leaving again.
"Brother, can't it be just Zhishui-ge escorting us alone?"
"I still want to practice with my brother."
Sasuke fidgeted and muttered to himself.
Itachi looked at Sasuke, smiled, and gently tapped Sasuke's forehead with two fingers: "Sorry, Sasuke, maybe next time."
"I have other tasks to complete, so I can't train with you for the time being."
Sasuke touched his forehead, his little face puffed out, looking somewhat disappointed.
Itachi patted Sasuke's head: "While I'm gone, you need to train your taijutsu properly. Don't use Chidori until you've mastered it. I'll be checking when I get back."
"Don't worry, brother! I'll definitely surprise you!"
Sasuke, stroking the Kusanagi sword at his waist, said confidently, "Alright."
Kawasaki pressed down on Sasuke's shoulder from behind. "Your brother will be back soon this time. Let him talk to Izumi. You go play somewhere else for now."
Sasuke glanced at Itachi, then at Izumi beside him, a smile spreading across his face, before quickly running to the side.
Years later, when Quan returned, she had grown into a beautiful young woman.
Her long, glossy black hair cascaded down, and the beauty mark at the corner of her eye added to her delicate beauty.
She was wearing a purple top and a skirt, and she was no longer wearing wristbands.
His fighting aura was faint, indicating that he had been well protected by Itachi over the years.
Izumi tugged at Itachi's sleeve, still looking like the little girl Itachi had saved during the Nine-Tails' rampage.
Itachi also stared at Izumi.
He lowered his eyes slightly, his eyes full of tenderness: "Kawasaki-senpai is in the clan, so you can stay here and wait for me."
Quan tilted her head and whispered, "I want to go with you."
Itachi shook his head and politely declined, "This mission won't last long, I'll be back soon, and I'll stay with the clan from now on..."
While Itachi and Izumi were talking.
Kawasaki handed a booklet to Shisui: "Shisui, this is what I saw on the way here. It records the mission and information for this mission."
"The response strategies are all written in there."
Remember, if you encounter Obito, use the reverse summoning technique to summon me. Obito might be stronger now, so don't try to fight him head-on.
Shisui put away the booklet, preparing to review it with Itachi on the way. "I understand..."
Zhi Shui hesitated for a moment, then changed his mind:
"Kawasaki-senpai."
Kawasaki nodded in satisfaction; Shisui had always followed the rules.
Kawasaki corrected him several times before he finally changed his address back. "Alright, set off early and let me know when you arrive."
With the Spirit Communication Technique, messages can be transmitted very quickly.
Kawasaki turned around and saw Itachi still chatting with Izumi, so he went over to him. "...I'll go see Aunt Hazuki when I get back."
Quan covered her mouth and chuckled: "Mom wasn't angry with you because of this."
Itachi paused, then asked, "Isn't that right?"
Quan seemed to remember something, her face flushing slightly: "No, it was my mother who told me to go with you back then."
"Then why did Auntie...?"
"Cough cough."
Kawasaki couldn't listen to it anymore.
It turns out even Itachi can be absent-minded sometimes. "Alright, Itachi..."
No wonder Itachi was either training Sasuke or running to the food street when he came back; it turns out he was going to meet his future mother-in-law.
Izumi's mother's name is Uchiha Hazuki, and her father died in battle many years ago.
He hasn't been a ninja in recent years; instead, he runs a snack shop.
After Kawasaki became the clan leader, he discovered that there was a good spot in the food street, and the owner was none other than Uchiha Hazuki.
Kawasaki didn't recognize the name at first, but when he saw Itachi often going there and Izumi was there, he realized, "Isn't this Izumi's mother?"
It turns out that Fugaku had already started courting his in-laws long ago.
You kidnapped someone's daughter for years and didn't even bother to say hello when you came back.
You even asked why I'm angry? I'd be being lenient by not skinning you alive.
Kawasaki reached out and beckoned Itachi over. "Itachi, stand here."
Itachi stood there, looking completely bewildered.
Kawasaki quietly told Izumi, "When Itachi comes back this time, I'll have Fugaku visit your house."
Quan lowered her head, her cheeks flushed red with embarrassment: "Chief, what are you saying?"
"you are not willing?"
Kawasaki didn't beat around the bush with Izumi. Itachi was already sixteen, and it was time to settle things, even if they weren't getting married yet.
Izumi glanced furtively at Itachi, stammering, "N-no...no..."
Kawasaki Urobuchi pressed his hand down: "Itachi is clueless when it comes to this."
After all, he only likes you and doesn't have much experience. I'll teach him later.
Seeing that Izumi was extremely shy, Kawasaki didn't say anything more.
"That's settled."
Kawasaki made a decisive decision.
Quan bit her lip, her voice even lower: "Thank you, clan leader."
Kawasaki deliberately put on a stern face: "Itachi calls me senpai, so you should too."
Izumi suppressed her shyness and looked at Itachi beside her, a feeling of happiness welling up inside her.
"Thank you, senior."
The sound was much louder.
Kawasaki nodded in satisfaction: "The intelligence for this mission is comprehensive and it's not dangerous, so don't worry."
"Alright, Itachi is leaving now, you should go back first."
Kawasaki gave the order.
Izumi ran to Itachi's side, said something, and then quickly ran away.
Itachi didn't even have a chance to say a word.
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