Report complete.
Itachi's figure, left the Hokage Building.
Constantly jumping on the houses of Konoha.
The streets, were still that bustling scene.
But Itachi's gaze, didn't stop on this prosperity - not even for a moment.
With confusion and exhaustion, Itachi, returned to the Uchiha Clan Compound.
It was somewhat deserted.
Most of the ninjas in the clan, at this time, were in the Konoha Military Police Force.
But occasionally, he could see some children playing, making this clan, not so lifeless.
Itachi's gaze lingered on these children for a moment.
But the pace of his homecoming, also accelerated a lot.
Soon.
Itachi returned home, and hid all the exhaustion on his face.
"Sasuke, I'm home."
He called out gently.
Triple agent, completely disappeared, now standing at the door, was only Itachi.
Sasuke's brother, Itachi.
"Brother! You're back!"
Soon, Little Sasuke, who had hurriedly put on his shoes, ran out.
Looking at his big brother in front of him, his eyes were full of anticipation!
"Brother, where are we going to play today?"
"Can we go find Haruko-neechan?!"
Little Sasuke was very excited.
Itachi was also smiling as he looked at his brother.
It was just that when he heard that name, his eyes, couldn't help but flash.
His heart also suddenly beat faster.
"Sorry, Sasuke."
Lightly tapping his brother's forehead.
Thinking of the event that had just happened not long ago, Itachi, still chose to refuse.
Sasuke immediately puffed up his cheeks, his face was full of displeasure.
Itachi's eyes, could only be helpless.
This was already the fifth time his brother had requested.
It was just.
He, really didn't want to disturb that girl.
The village and the Uchiha… if only that girl wasn't a member of the Uchiha clan, and didn't have to be forced to join this endless vortex.
That.
However, there was no such thing as if in this world.
And even so.
Bearing the Uchiha name on his shoulders as well, he could only be like this, involuntarily.
"Haruko is tired right now; let's not disturb her."
"As compensation, brother… will accompany you to practice shurikenjutsu, how about that?"
Sasuke's expression was still unhappy.
However, after staring at his brother for a long time, he still grudgingly nodded.
"Okay then... I won't disturb Haruko-neechan's rest."
"We must go next time!"
Itachi was about to agree.
But before he could say anything, two figures, suddenly appeared behind him.
Itachi's eyebrows immediately furrowed.
He quickly stood up, blocked in front of his brother, and looked at the person in front of him.
Both of them were wearing masks.
But the pattern on the masks, didn't belong to ANBU.
The answer, was obvious.
"I understand, wait a moment, I'll go right away."
As soon as Itachi finished speaking.
Those two figures, disappeared accordingly.
The exhaustion and confusion in his eyes, climbed out again.
Itachi probably knew… what the purpose was for that adult to summon him.
He just didn't expect it to be so fast.
According to the past, after he finished reporting in the Hokage Building, he would wait for a while before receiving the summons.
After all.
When he got to that adult's place, what he had to report, was plus the Hokage adult's decision…
But, that was good too.
If he could take this opportunity, to shift the village's attention away from that girl again…
It, was worth doing.
"Forgive me, Sasuke."
Forcibly putting on a smile, using the smile to hide the things that he couldn't let his brother see.
Itachi, lightly tapped Sasuke's forehead.
"Brother, will take you to find Haruko-neechan as soon as possible."
"Trust me."
Not long after, Itachi, who had put on his mask again, arrived at the Root Headquarters.
The chilling atmosphere, the air seemed to be filled with the aura of being eroded by darkness.
....Seeking fresh flowers..
"Has the Uchiha clan, had any actions recently?"
It was basically the exact same question as that one in the Hokage Building.
Itachi's gaze, was still calm.
"No, everything is as usual."
"The Konoha Military Police Force is still secretly arming, but there are no clear movements for the time being."
Itachi answered.
"Is that so…"
Danzo slowly turned around, his single eye staring straight at Itachi in front of him.
"Then, what is Haruko Uchiha's position now?"
"Is Haruko Uchiha carrying out missions for the Uchiha?"
Danzo's voice was a little colder, and even more oppressive.
.....
Itachi lowered his head, controlling his eyes, his expression, everything was as usual.
"There are no specific signs indicating that Haruko Uchiha is working for the Uchiha."
Itachi answered seemingly as usual.
"The specific situation, is still under investigation."
"But what can be confirmed is... the Uchiha, do have signs of controlling the Nine-Tails to launch an attack."
"But, that is only the voice of some people in the clan, and the supporters... are not many, and do not include the Uchiha clan head."
It was basically the exact same answer.
Without injecting any personal feelings, and without any hesitation.
Although it was a different rhetoric, Itachi's heart, had already made enough preparations.
"Itachi, you... seem to be deliberately avoiding something."
Danzo's single eye gradually narrowed…
"Is the Uchiha, controlling the Nine-Tails through Uchiha Haruko?"
"If the Uchiha launches a coup d'état, will Uchiha Haruko stand on Konoha's side?"
"Will she… reject the Uchiha's demands?!"
The questions, gradually became sharp.
Danzo's tone, became more and more cold!
Itachi lowered his head, his eyes immediately changed!
"Sorry! Danzo-sama!"
Itachi slowly raised his head, his eyes, were already a sea of scarlet!
"This question, I, cannot answer!"
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