Naruto, are you all so good at self-seduction

Gender: Male

Age: 64

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Relationship: Master-Servant

Bond: Unwavering Loyalty

Bond Reward: Mastery of All Five Chakra Natures]

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Kanzuki Oboro walked out of the study and saw Asuma Sarutobi playing with Konohamaru Sarutobi.

"You're out. What did Dad say to you?"

"Ah, nothing much, just some encouraging words." Kanzuki said faintly.

"Said I could handle big responsibilities or something."

Asuma was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Is that so?"

"Looks like Dad really values you. But you do have a lot of ability yourself."

"You think so?" Kanzuki looked at Asuma and asked calmly.

Asuma was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, thinking he'd said something wrong, and asked: "Isn't... isn't that the case?"

"Mm." Kanzuki just responded calmly, walking to the living room doorway and looking up at the distant crimson horizon.

"I think so too."

From now on, Konohagakure will be under my control...

Kanzuki thought to himself.

Probably no one could imagine that a small pawn like him would completely change the entire situation ahead.

"Not staying for dinner? I've already asked Mie to make your portion." Asuma laughed from behind, "Konohamaru would like to play with you a bit more too."

Kanzuki merely glanced at the two with his peripheral vision; Konohamaru was also looking at him expectantly.

But Kanzuki paid them no mind, didn't even say a word of farewell, and directly left the place.

"This guy... what's gotten into him suddenly?"

Asuma remained sitting on the floor, holding Konohamaru, muttering strangely to himself.

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"Itachi's not home?"

Shisui Uchiha looked at the little Sasuke Uchiha in front of him, appearing very surprised.

"Yeah, Brother said he had to go on a mission outside the village; it might be several days before he comes back." Sasuke said somewhat dejectedly.

Shisui couldn't help but furrow his brows tightly. At such a critical time, with his move imminent, how could Itachi suddenly leave the village for some mission without giving him a heads-up beforehand.

He placed his palm on Sasuke's head and gently rubbed it, smiling: "Did Itachi leave any message?"

The little fan lowered his head and thought seriously for a moment, then shook his head: "No, he seemed to leave in a hurry."

"It's Shisui." At that moment, Mikoto Uchiha suddenly walked out from the living room, smiling at Shisui outside in the corridor.

"Perfect timing; are you staying for dinner?"

"Aunt Mikoto." Shisui immediately greeted with a smile.

"No, I'm here to find Itachi."

"Itachi's on a mission; he hasn't been home these past couple of days." Mikoto said.

"Ah, Sasuke told me. Do you know what mission Itachi is on?" Shisui asked Mikoto again.

"He didn't say; he left in a hurry." Mikoto said with a helpless expression.

"I see... then I'll take my leave..."

"Shisui." Suddenly, Fugaku Uchiha's voice came from the living room, causing Shisui to swallow the rest of his words.

"The clan gathering tomorrow night; remember not to miss it."

Shisui's gaze shifted slightly upon hearing this, but his face still wore a smile: "I know, Lord Fugaku."

"Farewell, Aunt Mikoto."

Mikoto and Sasuke turned to go inside, leaving Fugaku sitting alone at the table.

"It seems Shisui doesn't know what Itachi is doing either." Mikoto said.

"Then it's the Hokage's deliberate doing, tuning Itachi away during this period to blind our eyes and ears." Fugaku said.

Because Itachi had always been very obedient, never defying any of Fugaku's requests, Fugaku had no suspicion that Itachi might be on the Hokage's side.

"But this won't affect the overall situation anymore."

Sasuke listened from the side, confused, assuming it was adult business and not thinking much of it, just eating his own meal.

"Sasuke."

"Ah, Dad."

Hearing Fugaku call him, Sasuke quickly responded.

"There's someone named Naruto Uzumaki in your class, right?" Fugaku said.

Sasuke was stunned for a moment, then said: "Yeah, he's the dead last in our class."

"Will he be going to school tomorrow?" Fugaku asked again.

"He... probably will." Sasuke said dazedly.

"Never mind, eat your dinner."

"...Oh."

Why is Dad asking about Naruto... that idiot...

Sasuke wondered to himself, and when recalling a certain blond idiot, he couldn't help but have a face full of black lines.

On the other side, Shisui left the clan head's house.

Standing on the sparsely populated street, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

What exactly happened to Itachi; suddenly no word from him.

So, does he have to do what comes next alone?

Who else can he inform...

Shisui's mind flashed another figure, and he couldn't help but shake his head.

Oboro and he have differing opinions; if any unexpected variables arise at that time, he's afraid he won't be able to bear it.

Every time he recalls the expression and tone when Kanzuki said those rebellious words, Shisui can't help but feel a chill all over.

Just how much darkness has accumulated in his friend's heart...

And all this time, hidden so deeply; in the future, he might even become a hindrance to the village.

Shisui didn't dare think further.

Kotoamatsukami can only be used once; otherwise, it would take over a decade to use again.

There must be no accidents!

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"Another gathering, huh." Danzō Shimura looked at the scroll handed by his subordinate and said in a low voice.

"Is the arrow already on the string?"

"The Hokage knows about this too, right?" Danzō said to Aburame Ryoma beside him.

"Lord Hokage must have his own informants."

"Is that so? Then what do you think the Hokage will do?"

"Lord Hokage should have his own considerations." Aburame Ryoma merely said.

Danzō just sneered upon hearing this, and with one hand on his cane, walked out of Root's base, with Kanzuki silently following at his side.

He hadn't avoided Kanzuki in any of the earlier matters.

Danzō went all the way to the Hokage Building and met with the Hokage in the conference room.

Through the door, faint voices could be heard; it was Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzō discussing something.

Not long after, Kanzuki saw a familiar figure approaching.

It was Shisui.

Shisui was also stunned when he saw Kanzuki standing guard at the door, recognizing at a glance who this masked person was.

"Going into action again?"

Shisui stood at the conference room door and heard Kanzuki's voice from beside him.

"...Yeah."

"Looks like you've made up your mind." Kanzuki said faintly, staring straight ahead without glancing sideways.

"...Mm."

"Is that so."

"...Sorry, Oboro."

"What do you have to apologize for? You haven't done anything wrong." Kanzuki just said calmly.

"I just hope that when you regret it, you'll reconsider what I said to you."

Regret...

Shisui took a deep breath; since he's doing it, he won't regret it.

Thinking this, he pushed open the conference room door and walked in.

"Shisui Uchiha?" Danzō glanced sideways at the person entering behind him, someone he hadn't dealt with in a long time, a former subordinate.

"Shisui will attend the gathering." Hiruzen said.

"If Fugaku Uchiha really plans a coup."

Shisui knelt on one knee, taking a deep breath: "Then I'll use Kotoamatsukami."

Danzō's eyes shifted slightly: "That's your ocular jutsu?"

"It's said to manipulate the target without detection, making them act as if by their own will." Hiruzen said slowly.

"..."

Danzō withdrew his gaze.

"I'll make Fugaku consider a way to coexist with the village." Shisui said.

"Just changing Fugaku's mind might not quell the dissatisfaction of the entire Uchiha Clan." Danzō said slowly.

"No." Hiruzen took over at this point.

"If the Uchiha Clan is willing to change, we will too; we'll gradually improve the treatment of the Uchiha Clan afterward."

Danzō said no more, just sitting there quietly.

Shisui left, and as he exited the room, he glanced at Kanzuki again, then disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Danzō also stood up and left the conference room, with Kanzuki following behind him.

"You heard everything, right?"

"What?" Kanzuki asked.

"Changing someone silently." Danzō's voice became low.

"Such power; if it were you, would you be afraid?"

"You wouldn't even know if you've already been controlled."

"Hiruzen, allowing such power to exist; he really has a big heart."

In Danzō's exposed left eye, cold light flickered incessantly at that moment.

"Hasn't Lord Hokage already shared this intelligence with you?" Kanzuki suddenly said.

Danzō's steps abruptly halted upon hearing this, and he turned sharply, staring intently at Kanzuki.

Kanzuki remained unmoved, not meeting his gaze, stopping in place with his head slightly lowered.

What does that mean?

Sharing the intelligence with Danzō; is it anticipating that Danzō would act upon knowing?

This kid... sees so clearly...

After a long silence, Danzō retracted that sharp gaze.

"Oboro."

"Your subordinate is here."

"Continue serving me; I won't mistreat you."

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