287 Chapter 287

When someone dies, there's always a need for a scapegoat, even if they can't be caught; having a target is better.

Kaito previously caused the death of Kitsuchi, and because the scapegoat was not thoroughly identified, it gave Onoki an opportunity.

Although, looking at the outcome — he won unexpectedly.

But this was also based on the fact that Kaito had the strength and standard required; without such ability, Konoha might have really suffered.

Therefore, choosing a qualified scapegoat is a very important and critical matter.

Fortunately, Kaito already had a designated scapegoat in mind, these guys had caused him no small amount of trouble.

"Kaito clan leader, do you not realize how much trouble my entering Konoha could cause?"

While Kaito was pondering, Orochimaru's hoarse voice sounded behind him.

And at this moment, Kaito also revealed a slight smile because his scapegoat was already in place!

"Troublesome or not, we both know the truth, so let's not talk about these indisputable matters."

Kaito slowly turned around, and his gaze quickly locked onto Orochimaru.

At this moment, Orochimaru seemed to have no problems, not at all like someone who had gone through a tough fight with Kaito.

Of course, in fact, he had indeed been slacking off a bit in his fight with Kaito.

His role couldn't be said to be completely useless, but it was close to being of no use at all.

Those snakes seemed very intimidating, but in reality, their usefulness was not much different from that of cannon fodder.

If Orochimaru had come up with some formidable Edo Tensei, then Kaito might have had to seriously weigh his options.

After taking a serious look at Orochimaru, Kaito pondered for a moment before asking.

"How are things now within your Akatsuki organization, and has Tsunade sought you out?"

"Tsunade has already looked for me, after all, it is related to her grandfather."

Orochimaru licked his tongue, immediately getting into the role.

Yet his gaze was still as fanatical as ever, even to the point of appearing somewhat pathological.

Fortunately, although he was a bit manic, he still managed to maintain a good level of calmness.

"I also gave her an answer, without any exaggeration or concealment.

I made it clear to her that there indeed exists such a person within the Akatsuki, and that this person is very cunning and dangerous.

However, I'm curious, how did Clan Leader Kaito make Tsunade aware of this?"

"It's not about discovery, I told her myself because I didn't want certain things to become complicated."

Kaito calmly spoke in the face of Orochimaru's questioning.

"Telling her was more advantageous than not, and I also didn't know that the power belonged to her family before I obtained it.

I can only say that I was very lucky, and also, that your Akatsuki truly has a hidden dragon and crouching tiger."

Orochimaru didn't refute Kaito's evaluation.

Because the people within this organization indeed had an aura of hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

After all, this organization even includes possessors of the Rinnegan!

Yet, the possessor of the Rinnegan seems to have a quite excessive gap when compared to Kaito.

Although Pain's performance could also be described as extremely formidable, that inexplicable technique that seemed capable of creating a planet left a fresh memory in Orochimaru's mind.

However, when compared to Kaito's Susanoo, which is oppressively powerful and overwhelmingly massive to the point of being suffocating,

The two seemed not to be on the same level; after all, in terms of sheer destructive power, Kaito thoroughly pinned his leader to the ground.

Now, some small thoughts emerged in his mind, like whether the power of the Rinnegan had been overstated.

For instance, perhaps those eyes of Pain were not his own, therefore he couldn't fully unleash the power of the Rinnegan!

Whichever it was, this sparked great curiosity in Orochimaru.

He has always been a person filled with a desire to investigate; in his heart, he really intended to thoroughly understand these hidden secrets.

But to understand these secrets, he still isn't qualified at the moment.

He needs to keep improving himself, at least to the point where he can control the stronger members of the Senju brothers or perhaps even Uchiha Madara!

He had realized that every time Kaito faced Uchiha Madara, it was rare for him to gain any advantage.

Even when he won, he had paid a significant price to achieve it.

After all, experience is invaluable, and Uchiha Madara is not an entity that just anyone can comprehend!

"This time I'm looking for you, there's actually something more important to discuss."

Kaito didn't know what Orochimaru was thinking. He calmly turned around to look at Orochimaru and then spoke softly.

"Besides understanding Tsunade's situation, there's also the matter about the Kage.

The Fourth Raikage is currently in Konoha, but this guy's physical condition isn't great, perhaps..."

"Perhaps, after he's released, some accidents might occur on his way back to the Land of Lightning?"

Orochimaru didn't need Kaito to finish his sentence; he instantly caught on.

He licked his lips lightly and then asked curiously.

"Does Jiraiya know about this, or is this a plan you've devised yourself?"

"Tsunade knows, Jiraiya knows too, it can be considered as the will of Konoha."

Kaito didn't hide anything, revealing a faint smile as he slowly said.

"Of course, this is my suggestion, and the one to take action will be my people, or even me.

But to avoid some trouble..."

"Just like the trouble that Onoki caused this time?"

Orochimaru is indeed a smart person; with just a light hint from Kaito, he immediately understood Kaito's intentions.

"Who do you need to come forward, and do you have any plans to make a move on our leader? That guy's eyes are also extraordinary."

"See how you handle it; just get someone competent."

Kaito pondered for a moment, then suddenly said with a smile.

"I remember you mentioned that you've recruited a new member, and that guy was once a part of Konoha."

"Hiruko?"

Orochimaru frowned; he didn't understand why Kaito would be interested in this person.

But after thinking it over, he nodded and finally said slowly.

"I can try, but I can't be certain who will take the job.

However, I can assure you, I will do my best."

After Orochimaru finished dealing with his matters, Kaito also felt a sense of relief.

Because many of the upcoming matters didn't require his excessive attention, in such a situation, he even felt a bit deflated.

The matter of the war had reached the negotiation phase, which could be considered an occasion for cultural exchange.

Kaito was also a cultured person, and in fact, he quite liked reasoning with others.

But it seemed that as his power continued to surge, more and more people's perception of Kaito began to shift slightly.

Even Kaito himself sometimes felt that rather than reasoning with some irrelevant people, it would be more direct to talk to them about physics.

After all, wearing down someone's spirit is difficult, but eliminating the body that holds the spirit only requires a kunai.

So Kaito thought it best to wait until these people became his own before slowly reasoning with them.

Apart from the negotiations, the only other matter that Kaito was somewhat concerned about was the reform of the Police Force.

Although Kaito had already instructed Uchiha Fugaku to reform the Police Force before the war, he wasn't very clear on the specific progress.

But after he made some inquiries, he found that he might be able to rest easy as a hands-off manager once again.

Because Uchiha Fugaku did such an excellent job, in just a short month or two, he had arranged everything clearly and orderly.

The Police Force now has established a "Guardian Administration," and under this system, the management department and the operations department have been perfected.

For example, under the Guardian Administration, there is a General Affairs Division responsible for administrative affairs, and a Police Affairs Division in charge of managing operations.

Essentially, these two divisions are one for administrative management and the other for scheduling and operations.

It could be said that almost all administrative tasks and operational planning are coordinated and mobilized by these two entities.

Moreover, Uchiha Fugaku was smart; he knew what Kaito wanted.

Therefore, although these two departments are separated at the higher levels, they are completely integrated at the lower levels.

Only with the coordination and cooperation of these two departments can many things proceed smoothly.

Naturally, the talent provided by the Nara clan went mainly into the General Affairs Division, as their abilities have always been very strong.

However, the number of people from the Nara clan was still somewhat insufficient. Fortunately, the reputation of the Police Force has been improved alongside the Uchiha clan, which has attracted more talent.

The Police Force has amassed enough talent to avoid being in a position where there are not enough people to perform the tasks.

But continuing to recruit is definitely necessary, and for now, it's only possible to let those who have already joined to work harder.

Luckily, the welfare and treatment in the Police Force are very good; they would work hard without complaints and even be happier.

As for the position of the Chief of the General Affairs Division, Uchiha Fugaku had no intention of overstepping his bounds to finalize the decision.

This issue was eventually passed on to Kaito, but Kaito also didn't have a good option for the time being.

"Although I think there is one candidate who is very good, extremely intelligent, not afraid of hard work, and most importantly, doesn't require a salary.

The only issue is that bringing this person out would be somewhat problematic to explain."

Kaito stroked his chin, but he subconsciously glanced at a street lamp nearby and finally shook his head and let it be.

The person he was thinking of was Senju Tobirama, specifically, the one brought back through the Edo Tensei, a version of Senju Tobirama that could be exploited to exhaustion!

Although Kaito didn't have much liking for Senju Tobirama, he couldn't deny that the man had strong abilities.

As for him being disobedient, it doesn't matter because the control ability of Edo Tensei can forcefully make him work day and night, right?

Many times, Kaito felt that the greatest use of Edo Tensei was not to summon the dead for fighting, but to summon them to work for oneself!

These people possess infinite chakra and do not tire, and they also have the physique of a ninja, capable of doing anything.

Simply put, aren't they just like an array of perpetual motion machines, using their chakra to boil water without any issues!

"It's a pity, I've never had any contact with the Edo Tensei technique, but it's not like I can't try it out in the future."

Kaito murmured to himself, feeling a bit of an itch on his neck and subconsciously glancing at the street lamp.

However, he quickly stabilized his emotions, reasoning that those who are hanged on the street lamps are exploiting the labor of others to an insane degree.

Using the dead to work isn't called exploitation, right?

Even though he thought this way, the Chief of the General Affairs Division, Kaito, decided to put the idea on hold for now.

Perhaps a suitable candidate will appear in the future; anyway, he didn't plan to use people from the Uchiha clan for the General Affairs Division.

Choosing the head of the General Affairs Division is difficult, but it's much simpler for the Police Affairs Division.

Kaito directly asked Uchiha Sō and Uchiha Takechi, the two elders, to discuss among themselves to see if they were interested or if they had someone to recommend.

This was their reward for their years of diligent service to the Uchiha or following Kaito.

Kaito has always been good to his own people.

And Uchiha Fugaku likewise received his reward, becoming the first Chief of the Guardian Administration!

He has been busy with many matters of the Police Force these days, and his achievements are evident to all.

Naturally, Kaito would not treat him unfairly, let alone dampen everyone's spirits.

Of course, Uchiha Fugaku is indeed useful; he may not be a qualified clan leader but is absolutely a qualified administrator.

Adhering to the principle of making full use of the good, Uchiha Fugaku shouldn't expect to relax anytime soon.

As for the other institutions under these two divisions, they are roughly divided into several parts.

For instance, the divisions such as the Security Bureau, the Training Department, and the Regional Headquarters.

Each region also has well-established departments, which are further divided into civil management and the management of ninja crimes, among other areas.

Most importantly, the Guardian Department has now established its own stations in various areas and phases.

Only in this way can they better carry out their work, better help those in need, and more swiftly deal with various troubles.

It can be said that this is already a quite complete departmental planning and division. Uchiha Fugaku has done almost everything that could be done.

As for what needs to be improved in the future, that's a matter for the future.

Only by recognizing one's shortcomings can one think of ways to change. Otherwise, how can any change be made?

"So, it really is quite relaxing now."

Kaito, sitting in his office as the head of the Guardian Department, sighed in relaxation.

Even when he heard the knock on the door, he didn't pay too much attention because he knew who was coming.

"Come in, the door's unlocked."

Kaito spoke languidly, and soon after Shisui pushed the door open and stepped in leisurely.

"Kaito, you wanted to see me."

Seeing Kaito's relaxed demeanor, Shisui also felt a bit overwhelmed.

However, he dared not comment too much on Kaito, after all, Kaito was his immediate superior.

"Have a seat."

Kaito straightened up a bit before speaking with a smile, and waited until Shisui was seated before he laughed.

"The changes in the Guardian Department are really big, I didn't expect that in just one or two months of our absence, everything would have completely changed when we came back."

"This is thanks to Governor Fugaku's impressive work, and now the Guardian Department is indeed well-planned, everything is in perfect order."

Speaking of the Guardian Department, Shisui also felt very pleased.

Although he has no official position, his status within the Guardian Department has always been high.

After all, the core high-level members of the action department in the Guardian Department are essentially Uchiha clan members.

"You should also start preparing, after all, you will be a governor in the future."

Kaito stood up slightly, smiling as he spoke to Shisui.

"Don't think about refusing; this is what you deserve, and it is also your duty to fulfill."

"I will not refuse; I am always preparing."

Shisui nodded seriously, speaking with grave sincerity.

"That's good. But that's all in the future, and now I have a task for you to carry out."

Kaito walked over to Shisui, but his voice suddenly dropped quite a bit.

"The Fourth Raikage, I'm asking you to kill him. Are you confident?"

"Yes!"

Shisui didn't ask why, he simply nodded seriously.

"Although he is strong, he is currently injured and also missing an arm.

I may not be on par with you, Kaito, but I believe I am confident that if I truly had to fight him, or even kill him."

"Very well."

Kaito patted Shisui on the shoulder, then continued.

"This is an opportunity for you to train, make it clean.

Of course, I will accompany you, so if anything happens, I can intervene.

By the way, the Hokage and Tsunade have authorized this, so go ahead with peace of mind.

This guy is indeed a bit of trouble for Konoha."

"It seems the intelligence is correct, Uchiha Kaito has indeed captured the Fourth Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki."

On a hill outside the Hidden Leaf Village, Obito, dressed in black clothes and a swirling mask, listened indifferently to the information being reported by Black Zetsu.

"And according to the information transmitted by the clone left in the Land of Grass, this Uchiha Kaito also defeated Onoki, and even single-handedly destroyed an army."

Black Zetsu's voice remained as hoarse and indifferent as ever, while Obito had fallen into an extreme silence at this moment.

The only thought echoing in his mind was, how is this possible?

Based on the description of this Yin-Yang person beside him, even though Obito hadn't witnessed that scene, he knew just how terrifying the deed was.

Even if he held the legacy of Uchiha Madara, he couldn't do such a thing! And this guy also defeated the Fourth Raikage who had the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki with him; what's the deal with this guy?

Not only was Obito's heart full of doubts at this moment, even Black Zetsu, the one transmitting the information, was somewhat stupefied.

Like Obito, the same phrase was reverberating in his mind: how is this possible.

And what he had told Obito wasn't even the full detail; he hadn't informed Obito that Uchiha Kaito had unleashed the fifth form of Susanoo!

Of course, even if he did tell him, Obito might not be able to comprehend it all, after all, the boy couldn't even use Susanoo himself.

But as an entity that had lived for years, Black Zetsu had witnessed the power of Susanoo!

The fifth stage of Susanoo was truly a force that could destroy heaven and earth.

But there's an extreme prerequisite to obtaining this power: one must possess the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan!

The problem is, Uchiha Kaito has no brothers.

How could he possibly have such a pair of eyes? How could he possibly have such power?

Black Zetsu couldn't figure it out, but he also dared not explore Uchiha Kaito's situation carelessly.

Such a dangerous person, if one is not careful, could end up being the end of oneself.

What Black Zetsu never expected at this moment, however, was that Obito suddenly spoke.

"Let's track this Uchiha Kaito and try to understand some information about him.

Such a dangerous person will definitely disrupt and influence our opportunities.

Moreover, this guy and I, we have some grievances!"

Saying this, Obito clenched his own arm tightly.

After all, he had been the one whose arm was severed by Kaito's blade.

That incident, he always remembered.

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