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Naruto: Family System - 63
🕑 Added 2023-06-28 11:12:47 +0000 UTCIn the blink of an eye, more than half a month had quietly passed.
These weeks had been busy yet incredibly fulfilling for Kaito, and during this time, he had achieved significant improvement.
With his increasing familiarity with the Mangekyou Sharingan, both his physical prowess and chakra reserves had further developed.
However, as before, his growth in chakra was notably higher than his physical growth.
As for these changes, Kaito himself was quite satisfied, though those who trained with him found it a bit unbearable.
After all, Kaito's base was the Mangekyou Sharingan. Even if he chose not to use it and only relied on the three-tomoe state for training, such intensity still put the elites in discomfort.
Of course, the crux of the matter was that they dared not go all out, and knowing that Kaito had the Mangekyou Sharingan naturally bred some wariness in them.
Thankfully, their hard days could be deemed over, as both they and Kaito knew that training like this wouldn't yield much effect anymore.
What Kaito needed now was to consolidate his skills. After all, he had learned too much in this half-month, and many events had also occurred.
Take Shisui for example; he was now a rogue ninja.
"So you've submitted your resignation and left the Anbu completely?"
Sitting in the corner of a dumpling shop, Kaito, looking at Shisui who appeared somewhat downcast yet firm, asked.
Shisui sought out Kaito for a simple reason: to report the recent events and inform him that he had left the Anbu.
"Yes, I've submitted the application and received the approval."
Shisui reluctantly nodded, rubbing his forehead before taking a glance at the already established sound-proof barrier, and then began to speak slowly.
"But it's better this way. The Anbu's tasks are too busy and do not suit me now. Plus, the Anbu aren't assigning me any tasks anymore."
Kaito nodded, understanding why the Anbu stopped giving Shisui tasks. After all, Itachi had already approached the Third Hokage, and thus it was only natural for Shisui to lose trust.
Under these circumstances, there was no meaning for Shisui to stay in the Anbu. Leaving was the best option, otherwise, Konoha wouldn't have approved it so quickly.
After all, the matters the Anbu dealt with were very covert, so letting someone go this quickly already hinted at many things. It's likely that Shisui would be under close surveillance now.
Or perhaps there was no one watching at all, because Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others did not care about the information Shisui had?
Thinking up to this point, Kaito felt a little dejected. None of the Uchiha matters were easy to handle.
But no matter what either Itachi or Hiruzen Sarutobi were up to, Kaito felt that he must maintain caution and restraint, along with ample vigilance.
The Hokage would definitely not, and absolutely could not, issue an extermination order. Hiruzen Sarutobi was a clever man; he wouldn't do such a thing.
So, the only person who could issue such an order was Danzo, and the only ones who could carry it out were the members of the Root and Itachi Uchiha, and perhaps Uchiha Obito too.
This was also one of the reasons why Kaito was keeping a close eye on Itachi Uchiha: by watching him and making all the necessary preparations, Kaito could prevent any surprise attacks.
As long as they didn't make a move, the situation could be maintained, which was what Kaito needed at the moment.
"Let's not talk about this. How's Itachi Uchiha recently? And how's our Fugaku clan leader?"
Gently tapping on the table, Kaito curiously asked. Although he was somewhat aware of the movements of these two, he still hoped to get more precise information from Shisui.
"Itachi has been spending all his time with his little brother recently. He hasn't been on any missions or gathering intelligence. His behavior is quite normal but also very strange."
Upon mentioning Itachi, Shisui couldn't help but sigh. In his view, Itachi's behavior was indeed odd.
He spent so much time with his little brother and ignored everything else, as if trying to make up for the time he couldn't spend with him. Moreover, Shisui felt that Itachi's actions resembled saying goodbye, which made him slightly uneasy.
"As for the Clan Leader Fugaku, he has completely locked himself away. Other than Mrs. Mikoto who delivers meals daily, he refuses to see anyone else.
Even for Mrs. Mikoto, she just leaves as soon as she delivers the food to the door. She can't see Fugaku at all."
Upon hearing these words, Kaito couldn't help but scratch his head. Well, neither of this father-son duo seemed to be acting normal.
It should be noted that Itachi Uchiha did not agree with Kaito's ideology, and Fugaku Uchiha was even facing the final battle for his clan leadership.
However, one of them was devoted to accompanying his younger brother, and the other refused to see anyone, showing no attempts to change the current situation.
It's indeed true that 'birds of a feather flock together.' Of course, perhaps they had made their preparations, but others just didn't know?
Shaking his head, Kaito lost interest in pondering the matters of this father-son duo, as the more he thought about it, the more headaches it would cause.
"I understand. But tell our clan members to be extra cautious lately. If necessary, change the secret watchers and don't let others know about it," Kaito finally spoke after a moment of contemplation.
"Change the secret watchers?" Shisui was taken aback by these words. "What are you worried about? Are you concerned that the village will..."
"The Hokage wouldn't. He wouldn't issue such an order. But we must also be careful ourselves. Don't forget that I was ambushed last time," Kaito interjected, stating the truth.
"So, necessary precautions still need to be taken. Don't forget that I was attacked. Of course, you can also consider it as necessary adjustment and changing guard," Kaito continued.
Hearing this, Shisui nodded seriously. He vividly remembered the ambush on Kaito, and he was convinced that it was Danzo's doing, but unfortunately, there was no evidence.
"Alright, I understand. I will discuss with the elders back home and get this settled as soon as possible."
"Then I'll count on you, Shisui."
Kaito smiled and nodded, but there was one thing he had been wrestling with for a long time and still hadn't brought up.
Because, he was still contemplating having Shisui figure out Naruto's daily routine!
Naruto had the Nine-Tails inside him, and this was undoubtedly a super trump card.
Although Kaito didn't know how to control the Nine-Tails, if he were to capture Naruto at a crucial moment, the deterrence against Konoha would be immense!
But such an action would probably lead to a fallout, and it could bring about significant negative impacts, which was what made Kaito hesitate.
If he really went through with it, Shisui might not be able to accept it, so after much consideration, he gave up on this idea.
After all, things haven't come to that point yet. He was just being habitually cautious and pondering whether to take more drastic preparatory measures.
However, he was also well aware that some things are ultimately better handled by oneself.
Only by becoming stronger could he thoroughly suppress all dangers and hidden threats...
