Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression instantly turned serious. In order to obtain more information about the Akatsuki organization, Hideki had specifically applied to him for permission to find suitable people to provide intelligence from the outside.

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately agreed to this matter. This was a common tactic for ninjas, and he generously provided a mission allowance of 500,000 ryo per month.

Originally, he had expected that even a single response to this offer would be sufficient, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly.

"According to the report, it seems that the Akatsuki organization is planning something."

Hideki lowered his head and immediately began to speak.

"They are recruiting new members, and this person, according to the information I have obtained, seems to be a former member of our Konoha."

Clearly, Hideki was planning to make some moves!

Entering this time period, Hideki was not very sure how things would develop on Kabuto's side, but Danzo would probably not let this matter go easily.

Admittedly, Kabuto and Nono Yakushi were, in his eyes, the key to controlling Hideki, but some aspects of this could be transformed!

For example, Nono Yakushi was killed by Kabuto, and Kabuto chose to defect.

Hideki would have to rely on Danzo, the man who nurtured Kabuto, to avenge Kabuto!

Or, at a crucial moment, he could frame Orochimaru, who was notorious in the ninja world for being able to escape, and yet only Danzo had contact with Orochimaru.

He only needed to make Hideki realize that he had to rely on Danzo no matter what he did, and then, with the cooperation of the Cursed Seal, Hideki would probably find it difficult to escape!

These were all things that Hideki could imagine, so it was hard to say what other tricks that bastard Danzo had up his sleeve.

Since that was the case, Hideki certainly wouldn't mind playing with him. Hideki himself was also very short on Freedom Points!

"A former member of Konoha?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned. He suddenly had some bad premonitions, and Hideki directly gave him the answer.

"Most likely, it's Orochimaru."

"Orochimaru."

When Hiruzen Sarutobi heard this name, his pupils instantly dilated slightly. He never expected to hear the name of his disciple here!

Konoha had never stopped investigating Orochimaru, but unfortunately, Orochimaru's information was really too difficult to obtain.

"Orochimaru?"

Shisui and Yugao were also slightly stunned. Kakashi and Tenzo, who were hiding in the shadows to protect Hiruzen Sarutobi, were also silent.

Tenzo's arrival in the Anbu was also greatly related to Orochimaru!

Now that they heard this name again, they were also somewhat dazed.

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Hideki nodded, and he said with a serious expression.

"Although the information cannot be 100% confirmed, I think the possibility is not small. After all, Orochimaru is a missing-nin, and that organization..."

"I understand."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and nodded seriously. He couldn't possibly not take this matter seriously.

"What are they planning to do now?"

"The specifics are still unknown, but it seems that they are heading in the direction of Iwagakure."

Hideki continued to speak with his head lowered, but as soon as he heard Iwagakure, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but twitch his lips again.

Why was it always that place?

But when he thought that Iwagakure had just been messed with by Hideki not long ago, it seemed to be much better in terms of 'security'.

Besides, as far as the mission was concerned, it was to investigate whether it was related to Orochimaru, so it didn't seem to involve Iwagakure that much, right?

"I understand, but this matter still needs to be carefully considered. I will give you an answer as soon as possible."

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Hideki nodded. He had already reported what he needed to report, and as for the final result, he would have to wait a little longer.

Hideki didn't have a clear answer as to when Kabuto's side would explode, but in terms of time, there shouldn't be any problems.

"Orochimaru, Akatsuki..."

After watching Hideki and the others leave the office, Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his brow in distress.

He felt that there were really too many things happening recently, and they were especially troublesome. Not to mention the things outside the village, but also those within the village.

Danzo's hidden secrets, the rumors from the Uchiha clan, and now Orochimaru had emerged again.

"I'm really getting old, and there are more and more things that I can't handle."

With a slight sigh, Hiruzen Sarutobi made a decision.

"Kakashi, convey my order and bring Jiraiya back. This matter is very urgent, understand?"

"Yes!"

Kakashi's figure instantly appeared. He nodded, then turned around and left the office.

Bringing Jiraiya back might make some things easier.

"I never thought that we would get information about Orochimaru."

After leaving the Hokage's office, Yugao couldn't help but mutter softly, then she turned her head to look at Hideki.

"The intelligence personnel you developed seem to be doing a good job."

"It can't be determined yet. After all, many things are uncertain, it's just a piece of news."

Hideki shook his head with a smile when he heard Yugao's words.

"After all, the truth of intelligence cannot be easily determined. It can only be said whether this intelligence has enough value for us to take some action.

Akatsuki, Orochimaru, such information is extremely valuable to both us and Konoha. I'm afraid we will have to take action again soon."

Hideki wasn't talking nonsense. The things he had chosen were all the things that Konoha valued and was most interested in at the moment.

If there was no reaction to this, then it could only be said that everything he had done before was quite a failure.

Except for Danzo.

"I see."

Yūgao nodded. Of course, she understood what those words meant, and she was actually looking forward to going on a mission.

After all, she had been training with Tsunade for so long, and she had more confidence in herself!

"Shūzawa-kun, can I have a word with you?"

However, at this moment, Shisui, who hadn't said much since coming out, suddenly looked at Shūzawa.

"Hmm?"

Shūzawa was a little surprised, and Yūgao's eyes also flashed with doubt, but Yūgao quickly nodded and said.

"Then you guys talk, I happen to be going to the medical department. You guys talk."

With that, she waved to the two of them and left directly.

How could anyone not like such a beautiful and understanding person?

"Just say what you want to say, why make such a big deal out of it."

Shūzawa watched Yūgao walk away before turning to look at Shisui.

"You're such a weirdo. I'm going to suffer again tonight when I get back."

"You're obviously happy about it, you bastard."

Shisui scolded with a laugh, then he led Shūzawa towards an empty space where no one was around, and as he walked, he whispered.

"Shūzawa-kun, I might be leaving the Anbu."

"Hmm?"

Shūzawa showed a surprised expression, but secretly nodded in his heart.

In his memory, Shisui never wore the Anbu uniform, which meant that he had already chosen to leave the Anbu and focus his energy on other things.

Perhaps it was a mission, or perhaps it was his family.

In Konoha Year 55, the situation within the Uchiha clan was already very complicated.

Perhaps it was also due to Shūzawa's instigation that Uchiha Obito was exposed ahead of time, and his Mangekyō Sharingan gave them a heavy blow.

And in order to deal with Obito, Shisui also revealed his hidden eyes, which caused the atmosphere within the Uchiha clan to change drastically.

Shūzawa could completely foresee that Shisui must have been having a hard time during this period. The pressure from within the clan and his own inner desires were conflicting, and the pressure on this guy was probably enormous.

"I understand."

Soon, Shūzawa retracted his expression and nodded.

"The situation in your Uchiha clan is indeed not good right now. It would be a good choice to withdraw and focus on dealing with the problems within your clan.

Anyway, there's still Uchiha Itachi in the Anbu. I think you can rest assured."

"Rest assured?"

Shisui shook his head and sighed, then nodded.

"Perhaps. Itachi is indeed smart, but... never mind. Please take care of him a little more in the Anbu in the future."

Speaking of this, Shisui stopped. He could clearly feel that Shisui seemed to hesitate, but he couldn't say many things.

Shūzawa understood this, but he didn't know what this guy was planning.

But he shouldn't ask about this kind of thing, he shouldn't even listen.

It's best not to do things that could get him into trouble.

"Guide him? I think I'll pass on that. Let's ask Kakashi to do that."

Shūzawa chuckled lightly, then he patted Shisui on the shoulder and smiled casually.

"Besides, even without us, can't you teach him in your clan?

Also, you're just leaving the Anbu, is there a need to talk to me alone? Really."

"Because, I might have decided to take a gamble."

Shisui looked at Shūzawa seriously. In an instant, his eyes turned into the Sharingan state and quickly scanned the surroundings.

Obviously, he was making sure that there was no one nearby. After a while, he whispered.

"Do you still remember the story you told me? You said that if it were you, you would kill the leader of the first type of people.

I thought about it seriously for a long time, and I think you're right...

And you also know the situation within the clan, or rather, the entire Anbu knows. Everyone has been driven crazy!

If this continues, I'm afraid the first type of people will triumphantly say: Look, that's how they are.

Shūzawa-kun, I think you can understand me."

Speaking of this, Shisui paused slightly, then he revealed a smile.

"Your story is very philosophical and very inspiring. Perhaps it would have been much better if I had heard this story earlier, so I could tell more clansmen.

But the current situation is no longer possible. Perhaps taking a gamble is my best option at the moment.

But don't worry, I will still go on this mission, and I will withdraw after I come back this time.

This will be our last mission. I will do my best to complete it, but after that, I hope you can take care of Itachi. Thank you."

After saying this, Shisui bowed deeply to Shūzawa before turning around and leaving.

Watching Shisui's leaving figure, Shūzawa smiled helplessly after a long while.

"Your little brother is probably even more extreme than you, you idiot..."

Although Shisui didn't say much, Shūzawa could almost guess what he was going to do.

It was nothing more than luring out Danzō, meeting with Danzō alone, and then finding an opportunity to kill Danzō!

And the best way to lure out Danzō was probably to reveal his Mangekyō Sharingan to Danzō. To be honest, Shūzawa didn't know if he could succeed.

Perhaps he could, but the greatest possibility was probably failure. After all, Danzō had 'Izanagi' and Uchiha Kagami's Sharingan.

As long as he used it at a crucial moment, with Shisui unprepared, the ending was already doomed!

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