Slipped Through

The sun in the west was holding a grand farewell ceremony, and the fiery red sunset dyed the entire sky red.

In a forest not far from Konoha's camp.

A tall man wearing white clothes, carrying a huge jar, and wearing green sunglasses was leaning his head on the tree trunk.

He carefully observed a brown shell insect on the tree trunk.

After a long time, the man carefully stretched out his hand and picked up the brown bug. He muttered,

After searching for two days, I finally found a new breed.

The little bug also has a great soul.

This man was the current clan leader of the Aburame clan, Aburame Shibi.

Aburame Shibi could be said to be the most omnipotent ninja in the history of the Aburame Clan, different from the other Aburame Clan specialized in one aspect.

Aburame Shibi took a comprehensive development route, and there were hundreds of insects with special abilities stored in the jar behind him.

In terms of intelligence gathering ability, Aburame Shibi had insects that could transmit information far away, and there were even insects that could fly into the sky and land.

There were insects that were responsible for attacking, and there were also beetles responsible for defense.

There were even many insects that had the ability to treat poisons.

It was just that the Aburame Shibi's character was relatively isolated. Other than fighting, even the people of the Aburame clan rarely sees him.

Aburame Shibi carefully placed the insect jar on the ground, and then put the new species caught in it to cultivate with chakra.

Suddenly, a pair of feet silently appeared in front of the eyes of Aburame Shibi.

Aburame Shibi looked up calmly. The figure of Uchiha Tunan, who was wearing a trench coat and smiling, was reflected on her green sunglasses.

The afterglow of the dusk shone on Uchiha Tunan's face, making him look unusually gentle.

Uchiha Tunan greeted him like an old friend.

Shibi, when I came back today, I didn't seem to see you.

I thought something had happened to you.

Aburame Shibi stood up silently and pushed his sunglasses. he said lightly,

"It turns out that Lord Tunan is back."

Sorry, I have been using insects to find new breeds these two days.

So I didn't have time to welcome you.

Uchiha Tunan smiled and waved his hand. He looked around and said,

It doesn't matter. There is nothing important to discuss.

However, you seem to like to act alone.

This is not a good habit during a war.

Aburame Shibi expressionlessly inserted his hands into his pockets and said lightly,

I don't fit in too well, and my sense of presence is low.

Other than fighting, there is basically nothing else.

Instead of being bored in the tent, it would be better to come out and try your luck to see if there are any new breeds.

Uchiha Tunan nodded and turned to look in the direction of Konoha's camp in the distance. He said slowly,

"This position is quite far. It seems that your ability to control insects is very strong."

Aburame Shibi was silent for a moment and said lightly, "Thank you for your praise."

Uchiha Tunan looked at the direction where the sun was falling. His eyes narrowed slightly and he murmured,

If you understand, don't pretend to be confused.

You know what I am talking about, and you also know why I came to find you.

Hearing this, Aburame Shibi lowered her head, like a child who had done something wrong. He said indifferently,

I'm sorry, when I was looking for a new breed.

A bug accidentally entered the basement under your tent.

However, I can guarantee that I didn't steal the books and scrolls that you've collected.

When Uchiha Tunan heard this, he turned around and quietly looked at Aburame Shibi, who had his head lowered.

Aburame Shibi only felt that the sound of insects in the forest in the distance seemed to have become much louder.

It was because the creatures near the two of them were holding their breath and did not dare to make a sound.

They saw an inexplicable look flashing in Uchiha Tunan's eyes, but it was unknown what he was thinking.

After a long time, he stretched out his hand and patted Aburame Shibi on his shoulder.

He said gently,

I believe you. Besides, those things are not very important to me.

If you want to see it, just tell me.

Hearing this, Aburame Shibi raised his head, as if he did not hear Uchiha Tunan's words of courtesy, and said with a serious face, "Do you have any knowledge about insects?"

Uchiha Tunan smiled and shook his head lightly,

"I'm really sorry, but I really don't have anything about insects."

Aburame Shibi nodded and said, "It doesn't matter. I still have to thank you for your good intentions."

Uchiha Tunan withdrew his hand and looked deeply at Aburame Shibi. He tilted his head and said,

"Then I'm leaving. The sky is going to be dark. Aren't you going back?"

Aburame Shibi shook his head and said,

"No, I'm finally free. I need to find a new breed."

This is my only hobby.

"Good luck."

Uchiha Tunan shrugged, turned around, and walked towards Konoha's camp.

Aburame Shibi stood there quietly, looking at Uchiha Tunan's back, as well as his long shadow drawn by the sunset.

Gradually, Uchiha Tunan's figure disappeared into the distance.

However, Aburame Shibi still stood there silently, not moving at all.

A long, long time later.

Aburame Shibi suddenly bent down, his hands supporting his knees as he panted heavily.

"Hu ---Hu ---Hu ---"

Aburame Shibi had been holding on just now.

In fact, the moment the worm drilled into the underground laboratory, Aburame Shibi knew everything.

But he did not dare to leave this place, because once Uchiha Tunan found the wormhole, he would definitely find a way to track it down.

If he was not found here, then Uchiha Tunan would put his suspicions on him.

Not to mention Uchiha Tunan's terrifying strength, just his identity as the commander of the northern front.

Once they targeted him, who knew how many people would die in secret.

That was why Aburame Shibi, decided to wait here until Uchiha Tunan came to find him.

Of course, it would be better if Uchiha Tunan did not discover the wormhole.

But once he found it, as long as he pretended to be against Uchiha Tunan and did not know the real secret, it was fine.

Fortunately, Uchiha Tunan had tried to test him several times, but he managed to get away with it.

Shibi wiped the sweat from his forehead and stood up.

Looking at the golden horizon in the distance, he let out a long sigh of relief.

Should he secretly pass this secret to the Hokage ?

Forget it, he still had to find a way to silently pass on the information to the other clan leaders.

He wanted them to be the first birds, lest the Aburame clan get angry and he get himself on the wrong side.

Thinking about it, Aburame Shibi nodded slightly and turned around.

Their faces were almost touching.

Uchiha Tunan had his hands behind his back and his eyes were full of coldness. He was no longer as gentle as before.

Aburame Shibi's body seemed to be stiff. The cover of his green sunglasses made it hard to see his expression.