"I'll draw his attention. You take this chance to search thoroughly."
Tanzo Shimura raised his cane and stepped into Orochimaru's courtyard.
Tatsuma Aburame nodded and disappeared in an instant.
Upon entering the hall, Tanzo Shimura narrowed his eyes slightly.
It seemed that Orochimaru had known he was coming and was sitting on a high - seated chair waiting for him.
However, he looked extremely listless at the moment.
Tanzo Shimura raised his eyebrows. It was really the case.
"Orochimaru, what happened to your injury?"
He didn't bother with small talk and just asked straight away.
"Nothing serious."
Orochimaru naturally wouldn't tell him the truth.
Tanzo Shimura and his Root members were capable. They could take down Shisui Uchiha.
He definitely didn't want to give the Mangekyo Sharingan to someone else.
Even though he couldn't obtain it now, in his heart, it was already his.
Tanzo Shimura immediately looked displeased.
He was really curious about the cause of Orochimaru's injury.
But since Orochimaru didn't say, there was nothing he could do.
After all, he didn't want to break the ice for the time being.
But just then, Orochimaru suddenly said, "You don't need to let Tatsuma investigate anymore. I did take Kinoto."
"What did you say?"
Tanzo Shimura's face darkened.
"Just an experimental subject. Why are you being so stingy?"
Orochimaru sneered and said, "I haven't even held you responsible for deceiving me."
"Give Kinoto back."
Tanzo Shimura said in a harsh tone, "Unless you want to break with me."
"I hate being threatened the most."
Orochimaru coughed, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and showed a venomous - snake - like smile. "Tanzo Shimura, are you sure you want to break with me?"
Tanzo Shimura was taken aback.
Orochimaru didn't care about Konoha and could run away at any time.
But he couldn't.
Once the Wood Release experiments were exposed, it would be difficult for him to get close to the position of Hokage.
He couldn't bear such a loss.
Tanzo Shimura's face alternated between anger and calm, looking very hesitant.
Finally, he decided to compromise.
Yamato had been in Root since he was born, and he had been thoroughly studied from head to toe.
It wouldn't be too painful to give him away.
It's just a pity for a ninja who can use Wood Release.
The Forth Hokage is dead, and The Third has taken the position again, but he won't stay long.
Orochimaru's tone suddenly softened. "The appointment of The Fifth Hokage will be on the agenda soon."
"What are you trying to say?"
Tanzo Shimura was very annoyed. The topic of Hokage was a taboo for him.
"Who do you think will become The Fifth Hokage?"
"Do you want to be the Hokage?"
Tanzo Shimura's face changed slightly but quickly returned to normal. "It's impossible for you. You've lost Hiruzen Sarutobi's trust."
When choosing the Fourth Hokage, Orochimaru and Minato Namikaze had the highest popularity.
The former was one of the Sannin and had made great contributions over the years, gaining many supporters.
The latter had turned the tide in The Third Great Ninja War and earned the reputation of the 'Yellow Flash', and his prestige was also not bad.
To be fair, they were evenly matched.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi believed that Orochimaru was not suitable to be the Hokage and almost pre - selected Minato Namikaze.
"I'm really not the right candidate," Orochimaru admitted, nodding. "But I still have my supporters. I can help you ascend to the position of Hokage."
These calm and composed words instantly made Tanzo's eyes pop wide open.
"Am I hallucinating in broad daylight?"
It would be a miracle if this guy didn't kill me. Now he even wants to support me?
"What are the conditions?" Tanzo suppressed his wavering emotions and asked in a deep voice.
"I want the corpse of Hashirama Senju. You need to help me cover it up and make sure no one finds out," Orochimaru paused and then said. "Of course, you have to give me Kinoto as well."
"Are you crazy?" Tanzo's face changed drastically. "How important Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, is. It's okay for us to take a little bit of his cells, but now you want to steal the corpse. Once discovered, neither of us will have any room to maneuver."
"Of course I know that," Orochimaru waved his hand impatiently. "So, are you in or out?"
"..." Tanzo was instantly speechless.
He gritted his teeth. It's just a corpse. Just forge one and throw it into the coffin.
Anyway, no one dares to offend Hashirama Senju on a normal day.
"I agree to your terms," Tanzo said with a gloomy face, exuding a dangerous aura all over his body. "But if you betray me, Orochimaru, you'll know the consequences."
Orochimaru smiled indifferently and said, "Then take your little bug and leave."
The little bug he was referring to was Tatsuma Aburame.
Although there were no guards in his courtyard, there were snakes hidden everywhere.
Anyone who entered would be discovered immediately.
"Humph, better not do anything you'll end up regretting!" Tanzo issued his last warning and then turned to leave.
Orochimaru licked his lips, his heart burning with excitement. He had already started to look forward to his next meeting with Natsume.
There were so many answers he wanted to know.
In the south - west corner of Konoha.
The new territory of the Uchiha clan.
Although it was larger in area, it was farther away.
The proud Uchiha clan naturally couldn't tolerate it.
Unfortunately, they had a rather indecisive clan leader, Fugaku Uchiha.
All the discontent was suppressed.
By the waterfall behind the territory.
Shisui Uchiha was staring blankly at the flowing water.
The battle with Orochimaru in the morning still bothered him.
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In his eyes, the top - tier figures in Konoha, including Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tanzo, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade, enjoy a very high status.
Because they symbolize the Will of Fire (the core belief and spirit of Konoha).
Why did Orochimaru attack him?
Was it an order from Hiruzen Sarutobi?
"No, it's impossible," Shisui Uchiha didn't want to think about it anymore. This meant that there was a problem with the Will of Fire he had always believed in.
Moreover, he had discovered another problem.
Orochimaru seemed to be after his Mangekyo Sharingan (a powerful form of the Sharingan).
So did this mean that the high - level officials of Konoha already knew about the existence of these eyes?
Would his attitude towards the Uchiha Clan [now] be different again?
All kinds of jumbled thoughts plagued Shisui Uchiha.
"Shisui Uchiha."
Suddenly, an Anbu Ninja appeared and said, "The Hokage-sama wants to see you."
Shisui Uchiha's heart skipped a beat, but he kept a straight face and said, "I'll go right away."
He arrived at the Hokage's office with a heavy heart.
"Shisui."
Hiruzen Sarutobi put down the documents in his hand, looking warm - hearted and kind, and said, "Take a seat. Make yourself at home."
Shisui Uchiha let out a sigh of relief.
He really shouldn't have suspected the Hokage-sama.
"Shisui, I called you here because I have a mission for you."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and said, "Right after Minato died, Kumogakure launched an attack. Now we have to fight back."
Shisui Uchiha immediately said, "Hokage-sama, I will definitely complete the mission."
"I've always trusted you. You have Kagami Uchiha's blood in you and have inherited his will."
Hiruzen Sarutobi changed his expression and said nostalgically, "Kagami and I were like brothers. Every time I see you, I think of Kagami."
Kagami Uchiha was a student selected by Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage.
He had a very qualified Will of Fire.
And Shisui was his descendant.
"Originally, Konoha wanted to conduct a Jonin selection, but there have been too many things going on recently, and we haven't had the chance."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up, walked in front of Shisui Uchiha, and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "I know your strength is far beyond that of a Chunin. This time, I'll temporarily give you Jonin privileges."
"Thank you, Hokage-sama!"
Shisui Uchiha said gratefully.
Jonin were the core members of Konoha Village.
This also meant that he had been valued by the Hokage.
"Do a good job. When you come back, I'll let you join the Anbu."
Hiruzen Sarutobi showed a smile.
This is what a good Uchiha should be like.
Ordinary ninjas naturally didn't need him to receive them personally.
But Shisui Uchiha was different.
He had the Uchiha surname.
Bringing him into the Anbu would not only get us a genius. He would also serve as a bridge, a means to understand the Uchiha Clan.
The current Uchiha Clan was really a headache.
Hiruzen Sarutobi needed a trusted insider.
After this conversation, Shisui Uchiha also confirmed that the attack was Orochimaru's personal act and had nothing to do with Konoha.