After a moment of doubt, he couldn't help but ask, "You've awakened your Sharingan?"
"No," Uchiha Jin replied, "It's to prepare for the future."
Shisui fell silent.
These things were too important!
However, remembering that this was Jin-kun's request, he thought for a moment before speaking.
"I know Izanagi and Izanami. I'll just give you the scrolls later."
"As for the katana and sword techniques, I have them at home. I'll get them for you then."
"Regarding the explosive tags and military rations pills, I imagine the Clan Head won't refuse."
"No problem, I agree!"
Shisui's expression was calm.
Uchiha Jin, however, looked bewildered and shocked.
Good heavens!
The things he wanted, he didn't even need the clan or the village to provide; Shisui himself was covering more than half of it.
So, the clan only needed to provide some military rations pills and explosive tags?
He really hadn't noticed before, but Shisui was quite the rich guy!
But then again, it made sense.
After all, Shisui's lineage was considered a main branch of the Uchiha.
His grandfather was even Uchiha Kagami!
Just as he was about to speak again, an Anbu ninja wearing a mask suddenly appeared in the courtyard.
"Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Jin."
"By order of the Hokage, both of you are to report to the Hokage Building."
"Immediately, at once!"
Chapter 11: The Incident, Anbu Takes Action
Uchiha Jin and Shisui exchanged glances, both seeing surprise in the other's eyes.
However.
Since it was the Hokage's order, neither dared to hesitate and quickly headed towards the Hokage Building.
Along the way.
Shisui's expression remained calm, while Uchiha Jin's eyes flickered slightly.
Yes.
He probably already knew what had happened.
If his guess wasn't wrong, it was likely that yesterday's incident had been discovered.
Thinking of this, his heart grew heavy.
Although he hadn't expected the matter to remain completely hidden, the village's reaction speed still exceeded his expectations.
Too fast!
An incident that happened last night was not only discovered today but also traced back to him.
He had, after all, left a Cloud Ninja's body at the Death Forest site!
However, it didn't matter.
He was confident in his methods for cleaning up, sure that there were no traces at the scene pointing to him.
Ten minutes later.
The two arrived directly at the Hokage Building and pushed open the Hokage's office door.
Uchiha Jin's eyes narrowed slightly.
However, upon seeing the crowd in the office, he couldn't help but let out a gasp of surprise.
The Konoha F4, led by Sarutobi Hiruzen, were all present. Besides them, there was also Uchiha Fugaku, as well as Jonin Squad Leader Nara Shikaku, Analysis Squad Leader Yamanaka Inoichi, the Anbu Captain, and others... It seemed likely that this Anbu Captain was Sarutobi Shinnosuke, right?
After all.
Sarutobi Hiruzen wouldn't easily give such an important department as the Anbu to anyone else.
Sarutobi Hiruzen sat behind his desk, looking at the two young men before him, a thoughtful expression in his eyes.
A moment later.
He looked at Uchiha Jin and asked with a smile.
"Uchiha Jin, correct?"
"According to the Anbu's investigation, you had some contact with Uchiha Yoshio and two others yesterday, didn't you?"
"Now these three are missing, and you were the last person to have contact with them."
"I need you to tell me everything you know, exactly as it happened."
"This matter is very important!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone was gentle.
He didn't mention what had actually happened, only simply asked questions.
No mention of death, only disappearance!
This was also normal.
After all, for such an important matter, Uchiha Jin's rank was too low.
Unless it was completely confirmed that he was involved, the specific details would certainly not be told to him.
Seeing this, Shisui couldn't help but frown.
As a genius, he often dealt with the higher-ups, and thus understood very well that such a large-scale setup could not possibly be just because of the disappearance of a few Uchiha.
Precisely because of this, he grew even more worried.
He was truly afraid that Uchiha Jin was somehow involved in this matter.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Even Uchiha Jin, who understood his own nature, felt a bit dazed for a moment, but quickly recovered.
He didn't hesitate.
He immediately bowed slightly and slowly began to narrate.
"Yesterday at noon, after I finished eating, I was indeed cornered by Uchiha Yoshio and two others."
"They wanted to beat me."
"I wasn't their match, so I started to flee in a hurry, eventually hiding at the edge of the Death Forest."
"After that, I don't know what happened."
"Finally, when it was almost evening, I still hadn't seen Uchiha Yoshio catch up, so I thought they had given up chasing me, and I just went home to sleep."
...
Uchiha Jin spoke in a calm, unhurried manner.
After speaking, he lowered his head and bowed, saying no more.
Yes.
Having lived in Konoha for so many years, he was already familiar with Konoha's ways.
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen presented a benevolent image in the village, in truly formal settings, he was quite particular about the rules of hierarchy.
A small fry like him didn't have the right to ask questions.
The others listened, their brows slightly furrowed, yet no one spoke.
Silence!
Everyone was considering the veracity of his narration.
And just at this moment.
Shisui couldn't hold back and immediately spoke up.
"Lord Hokage, what exactly happened?"
As a genius, he naturally had certain privileges.