7 Chapter 7

Kaito did not expect Shisui to have the intention of joining him on the mission.

However, what he couldn't imagine was that after Shisui reported this situation, the old Sarutobi Hiruzen agreed to it!

It is understandable that Shisui wants to accompany him, after all, he has many questions to ask and many things to understand.

However, as a member of the Anbu, it is not easy for him to leave the village freely, especially now that the situation of the Uchiha is becoming increasingly complicated.

But reality often exceeds Kaito's expectations. Hiruzen actually agreed with Shisui, which made Kaito start pondering Hiruzen's intentions.

"Is someone following him, wanting to see what he is planning?"

These malicious thoughts crossed Kaito's mind, but upon deeper reflection, he began to understand that perhaps this was a way for Hiruzen to gain people's loyalty.

Shisui's current behavior shows his total loyalty to Hiruzen and Konoha, and his special position puts a great pressure on him.

He was aware of the internal situation of the Uchiha clan and understood the pressure and oppressive environment they were in. It is natural to desire to go out and spend time with friends under such circumstances.

Since childhood, Kaito has shown a pleasant and friendly personality towards others in Konoha. He did not possess the inexplicable arrogance characteristic of the Uchiha. Even if an ordinary person had troubles, he would be willing to help.

This kind of person clearly stood out from the other Uchiha in their essence. Perhaps Hiruzen Sarutobi considered him someone with the "Will of Fire."

However, that alone was not enough.

Deep down, Hiruzen Sarutobi, just like the Second Hokage, did not trust the Uchiha. However, he didn't rely solely on Shisui.

He also had Uchiha Itachi. That was probably why he agreed to let Shisui go out and relax. It would allow Shisui to feel confident, while Hiruzen would still have someone he could trust in case something went wrong.

After understanding all of this, Kaito felt somewhat relieved. At least he didn't have to worry about someone following him and the impossibility of freely speaking certain words.

"However, the Third Hokage is truly generous. He gave you a whole month to relax."

As they walked along the main road, Kaito couldn't help but turn his head to look at Shisui beside him. Curiously, he opened his mouth to ask.

"Are you really okay leaving for such a long time?"

"Actually, I have to thank you for this," Shisui lightly nodded his head and then spoke calmly.

"If it weren't for you taking on so many inexplicable missions, even involving me in gathering information through the Anbu, I doubt I would have so much free time in the end."

Kaito didn't pay much attention to those words. He didn't mind even if Hiruzen Sarutobi knew some details.

Because he was actually looking for trouble with some jounin, even nukenin, he wasn't concerned about being investigated.

Gathering information through the channels of the Anbu was, in fact, a kind of common practice.

After all, the information obtained by the Anbu could be more reliable than that obtained by the clients themselves, and this time Shisui would also accompany him.

Therefore, as long as they didn't violate the rules, Shisui could provide some information to be used together.

Additionally, the missions that were already listed in the mission center would be forwarded to the mission department if the Anbu had more detailed information, following the proper procedures.

Unless some missions were specifically intended for student training, these missions wouldn't be disclosed in more detail.

For example, on a mission in the Land of Waves, Kaito simply didn't believe that Konoha didn't have more accurate information, and he certainly didn't trust Kakashi's somewhat clumsy performance.

Both of them had considerable speed, and in no time, they had already distanced themselves significantly from Konoha.

The targets of their missions this time were mainly nukenin, and these nukenin were not low-level. Moreover, all of them were nukenin from other villages.

It is quite interesting to note that ninja villages in general don't have much information about nukenin from their own village.

Although ironic, this is a reality, or rather, a situation that encompasses the entire ninja world.

When a nukenin emerges in a village, they usually rarely stay in the same country where their village is located. The policy of "what happens in the dark doesn't need to be revealed" doesn't apply to the Anbu.

However, once they take refuge in another country and are discovered by another village, as long as that individual doesn't commit something extremely detrimental in that area, villages tend to protect them to some extent without disclosing their information.

However, this protection is not truly for the benefit of the nukenin. If the nukenin has strong power, they may be contacted for information. If their strength is weak and they have no informational value, they are left to annoy the village they deserted.

Or, in a future exchange of interests, they may be handed over as a sign of goodwill.

Speaking frankly, being a nukenin is not an easy task. Likewise, capturing a nukenin from one's own village is also one of the most difficult tasks, and once captured, the fate is quite unpleasant.

"By the way, why are you after such powerful jounin?" After they distanced themselves a bit, Shisui finally asked his question. "Although it allows us to stay away from Konoha for a long time, I feel like you must have more reasons, right?"

"Consider it as a process of maturing." Kaito lightly chuckled and then said, "After all, I also need to strengthen myself and, as I mentioned before, I need to reflect seriously."

"Can I ask you a question?" Shisui fell silent for a moment and then gently asked, "If... I mean, if, after becoming the clan leader, what would you do?"

"If.. clan leader?" Kaito heard Shisui's question and involuntarily smiled. "After becoming the clan leader, the first thing I will do is unify the entire family."

As he said this, Kaito paused briefly and then looked up at the sky before continuing to speak slowly.

"The family may have many voices, after all, each person has their own ideas. But there is one thing that must be achieved.

We need to have unity of thought and will, only then can we come together to accomplish what we need to do.

However, that alone is far from enough. We need to have a comprehensive political vision and an action agenda.

Only then can we make sure that all clan members know what we are doing and what we want to achieve, instead of acting aimlessly, without purpose."

After saying these words, Kaito turned his gaze towards Shisui and then firmly placed his hand on his shoulder.

"Every action must have a clear objective, and our objectives can be divided into two phases.

One is to keep the clan free from internal conflicts, allowing us to live a peaceful and stable life.

The other is to make all of Konoha hear our voice, showing that we do not want the village to get involved in internal conflicts."

And most importantly, make them know that the Uchiha have always been in Konoha, we never left!"

Kaito's words were firm and powerful, and Shisui listened to them with great emotion!

Yes, although the Uchiha are gradually distancing themselves from Konoha, their ultimate goal is to return, because they never left...