Konoha: Uchiha Shisui's Advisor Alliance

Chapter 25 Testing
Hokage Building.

"Huruzen, you see! This is the attitude of the Uchiha clan. It's ok for that old man to instigate a coup in the Uchiha clan, but now he actually attacked my people openly. What a wolfish ambition this old man has!"

Danzo was filled with anger, his men were beaten and he had lost all his face. After coming back from outside, he could no longer suppress his anger and kept cursing.

The then Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was sitting at the desk with a pipe in his mouth. He frowned and closed his eyes, as if thinking about something.

"Huruzen, what Danzo said is right this time. Uchiha is really becoming more and more difficult to suppress. He actually dared to mobilize so many people without permission today, and even dared to incite the civilians. How can this continue in the long run?"

Utane Koharu also offered to help, and the villagers gathered together and actually bypassed their assistants, simply not taking them seriously.

Sarutobi Hiruzen remained calm and said nothing.

"And Uchiha Shisui, we have all read Nara Suzaku's report. There must be something wrong with that matter. The evil Uchiha, maybe they have already discussed it with Kirigakure."

Danzo's expression became increasingly gloomy, and a sharp light flashed in his single exposed eye.

"We must not let these people return to Konoha safely. Hiruzen, hand him over to me. I must investigate!"

Hearing this, Utane Koharu glanced at Danzo, hesitated for a moment, and finally responded, "Yes, Uchiha Shisui is highly suspected in that incident, we must call him over to question him clearly!"

Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen was no longer silent. He sighed and said, "Shisui will not betray the village. I will personally take care of that matter. Please don't meddle in other people's business these days."

"Uchiha Shisui today protected his fellow clan members from questioning the Hokage's orders. Doesn't this prove that there is something wrong with him?"

"I'll take care of it, but Shisui can't leave it to you."

"It was just an Uchiha!"

"I believe in him."

"Hiruzen!"

"That's enough Danzo, I am the Hokage!"

"You! Hiruzen, you're going to regret this!"

Danzo angrily slammed the door and left, and Utane Koharu's eyes moved, and she immediately said, "Huruzen, don't be angry, Danzo is also doing this for the village.

Besides, he is just Uchiha Shisui, why should we affect the stability of the village for him?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't even raise his head, he just said: "The ninja troops from all over the country will be back soon, the hospital must be under control and no chaos will occur."

Utane Koharu's heart moved, and she said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, Hiruzen, I will make arrangements."

After that, she stopped arguing and turned away.

Hey ~
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed, tapping his pipe on the table, and after a moment he said, "Let Shisui come in."

"Yes!"

A voice came from outside, and in a moment, Shisui came into the hall and half-knelt to salute.

"Sandaime-sama!"

"It's been a while since we last met, Shisui. You've become more reliable."

Smoke floated in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen. His expression was very gentle and he looked at Shisui as if he was his own grandson.

Shisui was moved, his expression was excited but he suppressed it forcefully, "No, everything is under the guidance of the Third Hokage, everything is for Konoha!"

"You heard the conversation just now, right?" Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed softly, looking somewhat helpless.

Shisui lowered his head and clenched his fists, looking very unwilling.

"The conflict between the village and the Uchiha is getting bigger and bigger. I don't know how long we can hold out. What will be the future of the Uchiha?"

"Third generation, please give me some more time. I will definitely persuade the clan leader and others to stop that from happening!"

Shisui's expression was excited, and the way he struggled was seen by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"I will buy you some time, but it's hard for others to believe you after what the great elder did today. I need an excuse." Shisui frowned, as if hesitating. After a moment, he confessed, "I'm sorry, Third-sama, it was my mistake."

"Oh?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes changed, but he still maintained a relatively relaxed attitude.

"Yesterday, Uchiha Hui was homesick and left the camp without permission. He did not return until the next morning. I thought he was just relaxing nearby and did not ask much. Now it seems."

“Hahaha, look up Shisui, this has nothing to do with you, and it’s understandable that you’d be homesick after being on the battlefield for so long.

Today's incident is actually not a big deal. Danzo and the others just don't want you to disturb the merchants doing business outside. After years of war and the Nine-Tails incident, Konoha now needs the support of these people."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression changed again and he kept sighing, like an old man who was crushed by the secular world.

When the Nine-Tails was mentioned, Shisui's eyes dimmed and he lowered his head again in shame.

"It's my subordinates who are incompetent!"

Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up and walked to Shisui to help him up, "The future of Uchiha and Konoha is in your hands. Don't let me down. I will do my best to help you."

"As for Uchiha Teru, although he leaked military secrets, let's forget about it this time considering that he has fought for Konoha for many years. When you go back, give him some instructions and don't do it again."

"Thank you for your trust, Third-sama. I will tell Uchiha Teru, no, I will let him remember the Third-sama's tolerance!"

Shisui choked up, his Sharingan showing, and he was quite excited.

"Hahaha, that's exaggerated. Go ahead and have a good rest."

Shisui left, and Sarutobi Hiruzen returned to his desk and sat down. As Sima Yi expected, he never mentioned the matter of Tenneki Toro. This matter was too trivial for him.

He looked out the window and thought quietly, and after many attempts he was sure that Uchiha Shisui was still trustworthy.

As long as the Uchiha's greatest fighting force is still on his side, the Uchiha can always be controlled and there is no need to worry.

And what about Shisui?

He wiped away his tears, erased all traces and returned to his tribe.

It was already late at night. As usual, like after every mission, he returned to the deserted yard alone, ate some simple dry food, washed himself up, and then fell into a deep sleep.

Creak~
The next day, the gate of the courtyard moved slightly. Shisui jumped up, opened his eyes suddenly, drew out his sword, and looked towards the direction of the gate.

Naturally, he couldn't see anything through the several doors, but the familiar aura he sensed lifted his spirits.

He pushed open one door after another and ran into the yard without even having time to put on his shoes.

"Teacher, why are you here so early?"

It was winter now, and the sky was still dark even at six in the morning.

Sima Yi was wrapped in thick clothes, holding a steaming porcelain pot in his hands.

"Haha, it's getting late. I made some porridge. I heard that you usually eat dry food at home. You are still growing up. This won't work."

Sima Yi had some research on health preservation. How could the body endure eating dry food every day? How could he accomplish anything if he was not in good health?
Haven’t you seen how many heroes and great men have died because of him alone?

"teacher"

Shisui's eyes were slightly red, and he quickly walked forward, stepping on the cold gravel and took the porcelain pot from the other person's hand.

"Let me do it, teacher. Please come inside. It's cold outside."

"You know it's cold, but you don't wear shoes~"

"Hey hehe~"

The two looked at each other and said in unison: "Welcome each other with your shoes turned upside down."

(End of this chapter)